Free Step Dodge

I assume his design was meant to attract players who wanted a more generic tough type character and not something so slathered in an anime aesthetic like the majority of the DOA roster, in which case mission accomplished but man, he really does stick out like a sore, boring, thumb on that character select screen :/

I wasn’t a big fan of Mila or Rig as new characters for DOA5 and they haven’t exactly grown on me over the years. I like all the other new additions though; even Diego.

Rig was for Western Players in the vain as Marie Rose & NiCO were for Japanese Players. Since Marie Rose which TN/KT take some ideas from what Players are into outside of DOA (like Manga & Light Novels), then create character based on their interest.

I think it's mostly because DOA5 was going for a more ground and gritty style it WAS 2012 after all gritty reboots and ultrareal was like THE thing back then and westernising japanese games in general.

Rig is definitely lacking in the style department, I wish they would at least given him some hair. It's a shame, because the concept and idea behind the character is interesting I think.

Rig for south Korean player?