Rugal Bernstein (ルガール・バーンシュタイン; pronounced "Ru-GAHL BURN-shh-TYNE") is a recurring character in The King of Fighters series. Introduced in The King of Fighters '94 as a notorious crime boss, he turns fighters into living trophies, and stirs trouble for those who compete in the tournaments he hosts. Due to his overwhelming strength and power, he is often considered by players to be one of the most difficult bosses in the franchise.