Capcom US posted a link to the Japanese site today with the headline "New Super Street Fighter IV Art and... A New Challenger?", leading us to believe that's exactly what Nakky is talking about. According to a translation of the post by Azrael from the Shoryuken forums, the post teases big news that will also be appearing in next week's issue of Japanese video game publication Famitsu, with a promotional video going up on the Capcom site around the same time.

Yes, it's an announcement of an announcement, but at least we have a nice picture to dissect between now and next week.

ドリームチーム枠！ [Super Street Fighter IV Official Blog via Capcom Unity]

Must tone those thighs! That's model Ryu Ji Hye as Chun-Li. She's an announcer on Ongamenet's Street Fighter IV show. Not sure who the dude is.

Ryu Ji Hye Street Fighter IV Ongamenet Promo Video [Really Cute Asians]

And this Cammy was created by artist HogaLee. Hey, another Cammy statue!

ジェットストリーム「ストリートファイターIV アレンジコスチューム 春麗/キャミィ」の作例サンプル [moeyo.com]

If you didn't, you missed dipping into Capcom's endless bar and hanging with a Kikoken of Chun-Li, including that one right there in the center. The one who's eyes say "I really am Chun-Li and I'll kick you in the ear if you disagree with me.

The little post Chun-Li movie release party also included a top-tier Street Fighter tourney which handed out $2,000 in prizes.

If you did go, where the F are our pictures???

Street Fighter Party at the Shadaloo Lounge [Capcom] [Pic via Capcom Unity, via Karaface]

Spotted at big-time figure event Hobboy Complex 07 earlier this month in Tokyo. All kinds of fantastic.

ホビーコンプレックス07東京 様々なブースの様子 [Moeyo]

Yume e no Position (Chun-Li's Theme) was released in December 1992 as Street Fighter II mania swept Japan. Catchy, no?

No, sadly.

歌詞ついてたんだ [はちま起稿]

Ten members of 48 member idol group AKB48 showed up at a Tokyo press event today dressed up in Chun-Li garb and wearing shiny black tights.

For those keeping score: The ten AKB48 singers in attendance were Minami Takahashi, Amina Satoh, Minami Minegishi, Yukari Satoh, Natsuki Sato, Tomomi Kasai, Ayaka Umeda, Megumi Ohori, Sayaka Akimoto and Natsumi Matsubara.

The girls posed for pictures and did an original dance created just for this Street Fighter movie press event. "We practiced an hour before the press event," Umeda told reporters.

AKB48 went on to talk about their experience with the Street Fighter movie, while members of the Japanese press went on to think how much better watching this press conference was than the actual film.

AKB48、春麗コスプレで「ストリートファイター」を応援 [natalie]

After the Chun-Li film ends, a Street Fighter anime starring schoolgirl Sakura will be screened. Animation house Studio 4C, who's responsible for the Street Fighter IV animated sequences, created the anime.

No word if the anime will be shown in Western theaters as well.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li [Official Site via Street Fighter Blog via Animekon]

"I think the most obvious differences lie in the physical appearance of the character", she says in a video interview (link below). "I dont' look like Chun-Li physically...I just...don't", she continues, as she gestures - perhaps out of frustration, perhaps out of longing - at her slender frame.

It's OK, Kristen. Don't be angry with your tiny thighs. Few women are blessed with those as mighty as those Chun Li can boast. Don't feel bad.

And she doesn't! Instead, she revels in her role as the prettiest Chun-Li to date, combining the Famitsu interview with a Chun-Li-themed Famitsu fashion shoot that's about as threatening and violent as a puppy eating a cold bowl of porridge.

ゲームファンから見た『ストリートファイター ザ・レジェンド・オブ・チュンリー』とは？[Famitsu]

During a Tokyo press conference for the upcoming Hollywood flick, comedian Suzuki Q Taro showed up dressed as Chun Li, saying, "I'm the real Chun Li."

Kreuk unleashed an actor's attack, sending Q-chan through the cardboard boxes. (Actually, the funny man was yanked via wire!)

Oh, the hilarity. Almost as funny as the Chun Li movie itself!

映画「ストリートファイター ザ・レジェンド・オブ・チュンリー」 [Game Watch]

There are blue eyes, this collection of faces and hot Vega claw action. Not thighs!

The latest poster (for Japan) does its best to fill the void. FINALLY.

Japanese website IT Media has traced Chun Li from 1991's Street Fighter II to today's Street Fighter IV (and upcoming movie!) as well as all the various SF titles in between to see just how the character has changed over the years.

あなたの好きな春麗はどれ？　歴代「春麗」もやはり微妙に変わっていた件 [IT Media]

Other changes: gone is the confusing montage-on-white motif of the US poster, replaced by one that looks more like the poster to a movie about martial arts. Also helps that the international design doesn't make it look like an ad for The Transporter.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li international movie poster [Capcom]

That's Riisa Naka. Today she was announced as the Japanese language voiceover dub Chun-Li. She's a quarter Swedish and voiced the lead character in anime The Girl Who Leapt Through Time — and an episode of Ultraman Mebius.

So if you go see this movie in Japan and want to watch it in Japanese, well, you'll be hearing her voice.

『ストリートファイター　ザ・レジェンド・オブ・チュンリー』で日米の美女がタッグ [Famitsu]

Kicking off in January, SFL: Chun-Li will explore our favorite female fighter's earliest assignments with the Hong King police department, where she is partnered with a young woman named Po-Lin who has her own reasons for hating Shadaloo. The series will also offer some insight into the life of Chun-Li's father, Dorai, as well as Dan's dad, Go Hibiki. The press release also suggests that some Shadaloo bosses might make an appearance, and judging by the preview page filled with images of M. Bison, they could be right.

Hit the jump for more details, along with a gallery that shows the horrible, horrible things Chun-Li's mighty, meaty thighs do to a police uniform.

UDON ENTERTAINMENT PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

SHE’S THE STRONGEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD... OF COMICS!

Street Fighter® Legends: Chun-Li Spin-off Series Arrives in January

Toronto, ON – Dec 2, 2008 – Having appeared in dozens of video games, and landing her own live action feature film next year, Chun-Li is undeniably among the most recognizable and popular girls of gaming. Beginning in January 2009 UDON will explore the roots of this high-kicking martial artist in Street Fighter® Legends: Chun-Li, a 4-issue miniseries by the Street Fighter Legends: Sakura team of Ken Siu-Chong and Omar Dogan.

The series focuses on a younger Chun-Li and one of her earliest assignments for the Hong Kong police. Along for the ride will be her partner Po-lin, a young woman who has a very personal score to settle with the terrorist Shadaloo organization. Expect this pair of lovely ladies to get into car chases, shoot outs, and plenty of fisticuffs as they fight their way to the truth about Shadaloo’s latest scheme.

But the cast isn’t made up exclusively of sexy female law officers! Fans will also get their first real looks at the lives of rarely-explored characters like Dorai, (Chun-Li’s father and fellow police officer) and Go Hibiki (the surprisingly competent father of everyone’s favorite walking joke, Dan). And, as always when dealing with Shadaloo, some well known boss characters will likely turn up to cause trouble!

Street Fighter Legends Chun #1 goes on sale January 2009, featuring covers by Omar Dogan and Kevin Lau. For more updates stay tuned to capcomcomics.com.

The film's plot is an origin story and seems to follow the in-game origin story for Chun-Li. At least Hollywood seems to be getting that right even if it's skimping on the thighs. Our complaint: Needs more meaty.

ギャガ・コミュニケーションズ、2009年2月より全国ロードショー [Game Watch]

AFM '08: Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li Photo! [ComingSoon.net Thanks, shaunomacx!]

Hit the jump for a look at Chun-Li's backside.

オーガニック「STREET FIGHTER 春麗 20th限定カラー 黒Ver.」サンプルレビュー [Moeyo!]