KFC Gaming's Colonel Extends Offer to Tekken

Despite Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada's long-held ambition, a crossover featuring Colonel Sanders remains unrealized. Harada's repeated attempts, including direct outreach to KFC's Japanese headquarters, have been consistently rebuffed, both by KFC and his own superiors.

Harada's Colonel Sanders x Tekken Dream Denied

Internal and External Obstacles

Harada's desire to include the iconic KFC mascot as a playable fighter has been public knowledge for years, expressed across multiple interviews and even his YouTube channel. However, his proposals have met with resistance. While Harada and his team believe a Colonel Sanders character would be a success, KFC's marketing department reportedly fears negative player reception. This, coupled with internal objections, has effectively halted the crossover. According to Michael Murray, further details from an interview with The Gamer reveal that KFC was simply "not very open to the idea."

Past and Future Crossovers

The Tekken franchise has a history of successful guest characters, including Akuma (Street Fighter), Noctis (Final Fantasy), and Negan (The Walking Dead). However, despite Harada's enthusiasm, even a Waffle House crossover appears improbable due to factors outside the development team's control. While the Colonel Sanders dream remains unfulfilled, fans can anticipate the return of Heihachi Mishima as the game's third DLC character. Harada's plea to KFC remains open: "If anyone from KFC reads this interview, please contact me!" The image below illustrates Harada's persistent yet unsuccessful pursuit.

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