Kasumi is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Dead or Alive fighting game series by Team Ninja and Tecmo. Kasumi has served as the lead character of the Dead or Alive franchise since its premiere in 1996. She was a main character in the first, second and fifth games of the series and in the film DOA: Dead or Alive.
Devon Aoki as Kasumi in DOA: Dead or Alive.
A cosplayer at Tokyo Game Show 2011. Kasumi has become a frequent subject of cosplay, especially in Japan and including male cross-players
Dead or Alive (franchise)
Dead or Alive is a media franchise centered on a series of fighting games developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo. It is primarily composed of fast-paced fighting games that began with the original Dead or Alive in 1996. The series received universal acclaim with the sequels Dead or Alive 2 in 1999 and Dead or Alive 3 in 2001, which are both considered landmark titles in the fighting genre and gaming. Dead or Alive is the creation of Tomonobu Itagaki, who developed the first four installments but has since left the company and is no longer working on the series, which continues without him.
A tag throw by Helena Douglas and Leifang against Ayane in Dead or Alive Ultimate
The cast of Dead or Alive as they appear in Dead or Alive: Dimensions. From top left to top right: Genra, Ein, La Mariposa, Eliot, Tengu, Alpha-152, and Kasumi Alpha. From bottom left to bottom right: Bayman, Zack, Leon, Hayate, Christie, Tina Armstrong, Bass Armstrong, Kokoro, Ryu Hayabusa, Kasumi, Jann Lee, Leifang, Brad Wong, Helena Douglas, Ayane, Hitomi, Raidou, and Gen Fu
Dead or Alive Online promotion at China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy) 2007
Dead or Alive 5 introduced more realistic and detailed character models, as well as dirt and sweat graphics