While not competitive in the traditional sense, characters like Warner's Homer Simpson (often edited by other creators) are "top tier" in popularity. He represents the fun side of MUGEN—a well-animated version of a cartoon character with a full moveset, including "Berserk Mode" when his health is low. He is a staple in almost every casual MUGEN roster.
: These versions are legendary for their custom animations and "demon" forms that go beyond official Street Fighter games. by dcat power mugen chars top
: A popular edit that replaces the default "Kung Fu Man" with Mario sprites. While not competitive in the traditional sense, characters
The default character of MUGEN, Kung Fu Man, is the baseline. He is the control group. While not exciting, a "top tier" list must respect him as the unit of measurement. If a character cannot beat Kung Fu Man, they are bottom tier. : These versions are legendary for their custom
: Perhaps the most famous "joke" character. Originally a Japanese meme, various creators (notably Kishio) turned the fast-food mascot into a formidable, high-tier fighter with surreal, screen-filling attacks. 3. The "Broken" and Cheap Tiers
Once a character is declared “complete,” creators rarely fix bugs for newer MUGEN versions (1.1 vs 1.0 vs WinMUGEN).