With so many comedians competing for air time, it's important that they stand out. Thus, Japanese comedians, compared to their Western counterparts, can look unique—extreme, even. When Takefumi Kurashina decided to leave behind his pro wrestling dreams, he shaved his head and wore Road Warriors inspired make-up. He…
Kayo Satoh is not only a very talent fighting game player, she's also a model. Kayo, who fights under the moniker "KayoPolice", recently appeared at the Evo 2011 fighting championship.
Japanese model Kayo Satoh revealed that she'll be competing at this year's Evo fighting game championship. Very cool, considering that Satoh isn't only a talented player, but also a celebrity in Japan, regularly appearing on prime time television. Might mean more international exposure for Evo! [Kotaku Japan]
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Besides being a model and a TV personality, Kayo Satoh is one of Japan's top Street Fighter players, more than holding her own against the likes of legendary player Daigo Umehara.
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Kayo Satoh, aka "Kayo Police", is one of Japan's most talented Street Fighter players. She's also a popular fashion model. But she wasn't always a she.
