Creating a comprehensive feature that covers all Mugen characters can be quite a challenge, given the vast number of characters in the Mugen universe. However, I can propose an idea for a feature that could be useful for Mugen character enthusiasts, players, and creators alike.
Editing the select.def file (found in the data folder) to include the character's folder name so they appear on the select screen. all mugen characters
I notice you're asking for "all Mugen characters," but that's not feasible—there are tens of thousands of fan-made characters for the Mugen engine, created over 20+ years. No single list exists. Creating a comprehensive feature that covers all Mugen
"We become nothing," Cyber-Akuma said. "Or everything." I notice you're asking for "all Mugen characters,"
Because "all M.U.G.E.N. characters" represents a dream every fighting game fan has: What if everyone could fight everyone? No licensing, no balance patches, no corporate oversight. Just raw, beautiful, broken fan passion.
2. The Originals (The Innovators): Characters like "Ryu from Street Fighter but with a gun" or "Rei, the original martial artist created solely for MUGEN" populate this tier. While often less polished, these characters represent the engine’s true creative potential. Some, like "KFM" (Kung Fu Man), the engine’s default placeholder, become iconic not for their power but for their ubiquity, serving as a blank canvas for coding tutorials. Others, like "Shinobi," evolve into complex, well-regarded fighters in their own right, proving that fan games can birth original stars.