Street Fighter V’s newest character is Rainbow Mika, an obscure callback to Alpha 3

Street Fighter V’s cast just got a little bigger (and a little more colorful).

Sony revealed the newest character for the upcoming fighting game today. It’s Rainbow Mika, a female wrestler with an … interesting costume. Mika’s first (and so far only) appearance in the series was in Street Fighter Alpha 3, which came out back in 1998.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.