✅ The 46th ESM role nominations have begun!
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Topic｜2D Arcade Queens
Theme Description:
🥊 This month’s theme: 2D Arcade Queens Simply put, we are looking for the most iconic, mature, and memorable female fighters from ANY classic 2D arcade or fighting game!
Whether it's Street Fighter, The King of Fighters, Mortal Kombat, Guilty Gear, or Darkstalkers, we are throwing the doors wide open. We want to see the badass women who ruled the arcades with their dynamic combat stances, lethal skills, and unforgettable designs.
Who is your ultimate 2D arcade queen?
📌 How to Nominate:
Head to our DISCORD and look for the 🎫noms-jun-2026. tag.
📝 Submit the following:
1️⃣ Character Name 2️⃣ Source (Arcade / 2D Fighting Games) 3️⃣ Reference Image (Highlighting her combat gear/stance)
🕒 Deadline: 15th of the month (Pacific Time)
🔗 Join here: https://discord.gg/pd9p3AsSs3
🎁 Reward Info:
✅ White Hero: 1 winner from Top 3 ✅ Crimson Hero: 1 more from Top 5
📅 Both will be released in June
The following five individuals are proposed as reference nominations.
🌟 Character Nominees
💣 Leona Heidern (The King of Fighters XV) The silent and deadly mercenary. Her tactical look—featuring a sports bra, combat pants, and an athletic build—perfectly complements her explosive and disciplined assassination techniques.
🎸 I-No (Guilty Gear) The time-traveling rock-and-roll witch. With her signature red leather outfit, witch hat, and an electric guitar that doubles as a deadly weapon, she is the ultimate chaotic and seductive badass of the 2D fighting world.
🍷 King (Art of Fighting & KOF) The elegant Muay Thai master. Known for her signature tailored suit, devastating high kicks, and mature demeanor, she is the absolute definition of a classy but lethal fighter.
🥀 Rose (Street Fighter Series) The mystical Fortune Teller. Cloaked in her signature red dress with gold accents, she manipulates the Soul Power. She exudes calm, elegant, and sophisticated power.
⛓️ Poison (Final Fight & Street Fighter) The ultimate street-tough brawler. Armed with her riding crop and a punk-rock aesthetic, she brings undeniable attitude and confidence to every fight.
Thank you for participating and keep those spicy suggestions coming! 😘🔥🎨