This fighter was leaked about a week ago through Japanese magazine Famitsu, but now Capcom has officially (semi-officially?) revealed her today with a trailer. Laura is the newest Brazilian fighter to the franchise succeeding Sean from Street Fighter III and Blanka from Street Fighter II. Like Blanka, she dawns the color green and has electrical attacks by a slow moving projectile that seems good for setting up traps and its also implemented in her critical art and v-trigger skill. She appears to be a hybrid grappler in her playstyle, but it's not apparent if most of the grabs in the trailer are command grabs. They look more like a special move rekka, ala Fei Long, that ends with a throw. Nevertheless grabs are implemented into her moveset. She is definitely a close range fighter opting to put pressure on the opponent. She has a move that allows her to absorb a hit while also attacking and moving in, a Sean's wheel kick, and an anti-air strike that ends with a throw. Her defense appears weak to make up for her strong offense game.
On terms of appearance I like her costume. The Prince butt-less pants look a bit silly and the green may be a bit too bright, but otherwise it looks fine. While I also in general don't like the half hairstyles, it looks good on Laura. She looks to be a fun character to use and will definitely be a consideration for a main once Street Fighter V drops next year.
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