

He also "messes up" certain moves - such as the 101 Shiki Mikansei: Oboro Guruma (Incomplete Method 101: Hazy Wheel), Shingo Kinsei Ore Mu Shiki (Shingo's Humbly Own Made No Style) and Shingo Kinsei Oreshiki: Rouka Guruma (Shingo's Humbly Made Own Style: Hazy Fire Wheel) - where he falls or collapses during or after their executions. He isn't perfect though as he always takes out his handbook if he seems to forget a move. He replicates several of Kyo's moves without flames. Quick Recall - Shingo is able to quickly re-perform techniques he's seen only once by referring to his notebook.Quick Hand - Shingo can quickly jot down notes of any ability he sees.Indomitable Spirit - Despite knowing he lacks the ability to create his own flame, Shingo is highly optimistic he will overcome this inadequacy through hard work.He dreams of being able to wield flames like Kyo, which is stressed to the point of comic relief throughout the series. Shingo admires Kyo like an idol, and often dedicates his victories to him. He considers every fighter his friend, making them consider him to be a "weird, but good" kid. He is one of the more lighthearted and silly characters in the series, a "goof". But in spite of their intention to promote him simply and plainly, he was splashed all over the place with his silhouette appearing in pre-promotion campaigns in magazines, which lead to Shingo being a hyped up character. To follow this character persona, he was also meant to be marketed on a lesser scale of importance as part of his introduction to the series. While Kyo was a hero, Shingo is meant to be a "simple and plain, everyday guy".
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The creators of the series explain that Shingo is designed to be the comic foil to KOF main character Kyo Kusanagi. His design and personality is influenced by common anime tropes such as school rivalries.

The developers at the time wanted a character to add levity to the dark storyline of '97, which lead to Shingo's creation.
