Overview of the Character
Kitana is a popular character in the Mortal Kombat series who first appeared in Mortal Kombat II. Kitana is a 10,000-year-old princess from the realm of Edenia in the Mortal Kombat series. She was a loyal assassin to Shao Kahn but later betrayed him to join the Earthrealmers. She had a love interest with Liu Kang and became an empress after defeating Shao Kahn. Her mother later turned her into a revenant and joined Kronika’s quest to restart the timeline. After the defeat of Kronika, she became the new empress of the Outworld.
Appearance
Despite being over 10,000 years old, she appears as a young woman and is often seen wearing blue attire with silver or gold accents. Her appearance has evolved over time, with different types of leotards, regal costumes, and thigh-high boots, along with various hairstyles like tight buns, high ponytails, and side braids. When she appears as a revenant, her complexion becomes pale, and her eyes glow, with cracks appearing throughout her body. She dons dark blue armour with a skull-shaped helmet, creating a fearsome look.
Abilities
- Kitana is a skilled fighter in the Mortal Kombat franchise, known for using Steel Fans in combat.
- She can use them as a projectile and a melee weapon and create Tornadoes using her Edenian/Wind magic.
- Kitana also can Teleport short/long distances and somewhat has a flight to an extent.
- She has defeated her evil twin Mileena multiple times and is a strong leader who has successfully recruited allies to her cause, such as Sindel and Goro.
- Her signature moves include Fan Throe, square wave punch, Fan life, Fan Nado, Fan Swipe and pretty kick.
Reception
Kitana has been widely praised by fans and critics alike for her beauty, combat skills, and storyline in the Mortal Kombat franchise. Her popularity has led to her being featured in various spin-off media, including comic books and the Mortal Kombat film adaptation. Kitana has also been cosplayed by many fans, further demonstrating her appeal as a character.
Critics have praised Kitana’s role as a strong female character in a male-dominated fighting game genre. Her backstory as a princess and the adopted daughter of Shao Kahn adds depth to her character and gives her motivation to fight against him. Kitana’s relationship with Liu Kang and her rivalry with Mileena has also been noted as exciting plot points in the franchise.
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