History of Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 20, 2026

Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist is a British martial arts web series created by Joey Ansah and Christian Howard. Adapted from Capcom's Street Fighter video game franchise, it delves into the origins of Ryu and Ken's training under Gouken. The series explores the history of their martial art, Ansatsuken, and the dark secrets surrounding it, uncovering the past and the challenges the characters face as they master their skills.

2010: Release of Street Fighter: Legacy

In 2010, Street Fighter: Legacy, a short film created by Joey Ansah and Christian Howard as a proof-of-concept, was released on YouTube.

2012: Capcom grants rights to creators

During San Diego Comic-Con in 2012, Capcom announced it had granted rights to Joey Ansah and Christian Howard to proceed with the Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist project.

April 2013: Kickstarter campaign cancelled

On April 17, 2013, the Kickstarter crowdsource funding campaign for Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist was cancelled because private backers provided the necessary funds.

July 2013: Production begins in Bulgaria

On July 14, 2013, production for Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist began filming in Simeonovo, Sofia, Bulgaria.

August 2013: Ansah discusses Ryu and Ken's story

On August 2013, in an interview with Gamereactor, Joey Ansah discussed Ryu and Ken's story, noting Ryu's competition with himself and Ken's conflict stemming from his relationship with his father, and how Ken came to be in Japan, in Gouken's dojo.

August 2013: Filming wraps

On August 24, 2013, filming for Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist wrapped. The music was composed by Patrick Gill, with contributions from Ryan Ansah and Daniel Braine.

November 2013: Content sells online rights

On November 1, 2013, Content sold worldwide online rights for Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist to a major global online channel.

March 2014: Capcom and Machinima announce series airing

On March 14, 2014, Capcom and Machinima.com announced that Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist would be airing on Machinima's main channel.

May 2014: Web series release on Machinima

In May 2014, the web series Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist was released on Machinima's YouTube channel.

January 2015: IFC Films releases Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist as a film

On January 7, 2015, IFC Films released Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist as a film, which was recompiled from the original web series into a 6-episode television series and film.