Shin Akuma, or Shin Gouki (真・豪鬼, Shin Gōki?, "True Strong Spirit"), was created as a secret character and boss in the Street Fighter series. Akuma and Shin Akuma operate very similarly, but Shin Akuma is faster, deals more damage and can throw two Zankū Hadoken at once. Also, his Raging Demon is much faster (making it harder to evade), and in some instances, inflicts more damage (e.g. Capcom vs. SNK 2). In some instances, Shin Akuma also has more life-threatening specials as well (e.g. Misogi). Shin Akuma's appearance is very similar to Akuma's, but he exhibits white hair and a slightly darker shade of skin. In the Street Fighter Alpha series, Shin Akuma had a purple gi instead of a black one, but retains the red hair.