Originally posted by Dizzle
I agree with Cloud and Ryu cutting it close, with the exception that Cloud's reach and the fact that Ryu wouldn't be able to block would give him a close range advantage. Distance, I agree on the tie.Now I still go for Sephiroth over Akuma, for his insane strength, speed, and durability, as well as his immense skill. The magic doesn't hurt either. I don't see Akuma gettin through a force field, unless someone can prove that he is significantly stronger than Holy.
Akuma destroyed a meteor without being fased, he crushed Ayer Rock mountain with his bare hands, sunked an Island with one punch (and this was back in Alpha2), survived at the lower depths of the ocean, and destroyed a ship with no problem. I think Akuma is stronger and faster not to mention he can teleport. And I consider Seph on the same level as cloud.
I don't think Seph would even be able to pierce threw his skin. Akuma could do the same as Ryu but only worse. The Gou Hadoken,
Shakeunetsu Hadoken, Messatsu Gouhadou (thats overkill), and Tenma Gouzanku (same thing) can be used as distance attacks. While Gou Shoryuken, Tatsumaki Zankukyaku, Kongou Kuretsuzan (the match is over if it connects), Messatsu Goushoryu, Messatsu Gousenpu, Raging Demon (Shungokusatsu) is going to kill him automatically if it connects, and Misogi which is fast, devastating, and attacks no matter the distance. 馃檪