KoF being my fave FG series, I havent been a fan of Kula since her debut in KOF 2000. I mean, I just never cared for her. I like ice and snow, so there's that. Her gliding-on-ice animation instead of walking is cool in KoF. Still like her design better than any of DoA's recently made girls aside from Mila and Nyo.
Mai was a good fit for DoA for many reason, but Kula was just random or due to popularity. Should have been a guy this time like Andy. And not giving Zack a Duck King outfit and Tina a Blue Mary outfit was unforgivable. Total missed opportunity.