Orochi is a central antagonist in The King of Fighters series, primarily known as the main villain in The King of Fighters '97. As an ancient and powerful entity, Orochi is revered as a god within the series, representing the force of nature and chaos. It is the source of immense power and the leader of the Orochi Clan, which seeks to bring about the end of the human world to restore balance to nature. Orochi is sealed away and often attempts to revive through its followers, making it a formidable and persistent threat throughout the series.