M. Bison is the primary antagonist of the Street Fighter II V anime, serving as the supreme leader of the criminal syndicate known as Shadaloo. His background is that of a megalomaniacal dictator who seeks to conquer the world by manipulating governments and consolidating power through his organization. In the anime, he is portrayed as cold, calculating, and utterly ruthless, driven by an insatiable ambition for absolute control. His motivations center on expanding Shadaloo's influence and acquiring any source of power that could further his goals, particularly the latent fighting potential he perceives in characters like Ryu. Throughout the story, Bison acts as the ultimate obstacle for the protagonists, orchestrating events from the shadows and directly confronting them in climactic battles. Key relationships include his adversarial roles with Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li, as well as his exploitation of subordinates such as Sagat. Bison's development in the anime is marked by his unwavering arrogance and his belief in his own invincibility, which ultimately leads to his downfall. His notable abilities stem from his command of Psycho Power, a dark energy that grants him superhuman strength, the ability to launch devastating energy attacks such as the Psycho Crusher, and techniques like the Double Knee Press and Head Press. This power allows him to dominate his opponents in combat and reinforces his status as a formidable final adversary.