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A lightsaber is a fictional energy sword featured in the Star Wars universe . A typical lightsaber usually consists of a metal hilt (usually around 11 inches (28 cm) in length) that projects a brightly lit energy blade (usually around 3 feet (91 cm) in length). The lightsaber is the signature weapon of the Jedi Order and their Sith counterparts, both of whom can use them for close combat , or to deflect blaster bolts. Its distinct appearance was created using rotoscoping for the original films , and with digital effects for the prequel and sequel trilogies. The lightsaber first appeared in the original 1977 film A New Hope and has since appeared in every Star Wars movie. In 2008, a survey of approximately 2,000 film fans found it to be the most popular weapon in film history. In its most prominent showing, the lightsaber's energy blade can cut, burn, and melt through most substances with little resistance. It leaves cauterized wounds in flesh, but can be deflected...

Street Fighter , commonly abbreviated as SF or Suto, is a  fighting video game franchise by  Capcom . The second game in the series is credited with establishing many of the conventions of the one-on-one fighting genre. The game's playable characters originate from different  countries  around the world, each with a unique fighting style. It is Capcom's second  best-selling  franchise, having had significant success worldwide. The first game in the series was released in 1987. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_Fighter ------------------------------ Akuma ( Japanese for "Devil" or "Demon"), known in Japan as Gouki (豪鬼 Gōki, lit. "Great Demon" or "Great Ogre"), is a fictional character from the Street Fighter series of fighting games by Capcom . Akuma made his debut in Super Street Fighter II Turbo as a secret character and hidden boss . In the storyline of the Street Fighter video games, he is the younger brother of Go...