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Waku Waku 7
欢乐7
Waku Waku 7 is a 2D fighting game developed by Sunsoft and released in arcades in 1996. Players choose from seven playable characters, each with distinct move sets drawn from anime and manga archetypes, including a giant robot, a magical girl, and a bunny warrior. The game uses a six-button layout for punches and kicks across three strength levels. Each character has special moves, super attacks, and a unique mechanic tied to collecting seven orbs—a clear nod to Dragon Ball. Matches follow a best-of-rounds format against CPU opponents or a second player, culminating in a final boss encounter. The colorful sprite work and exaggerated cartoon style give it a lighthearted tone distinct from more serious fighters of the era.
- Developer
- Sunsoft
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.6K)
- Last updated
Waku Waku 7 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Waku Waku 7 on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Waku Waku 7 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Waku Waku 7 on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Waku Waku 7" Arcade longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waku Waku 7 released?
Waku Waku 7 was released in 1996 for the Arcade.
Who developed Waku Waku 7?
Waku Waku 7 was developed by Sunsoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Waku Waku 7?
Waku Waku 7 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Waku Waku 7 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Waku Waku 7 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Waku Waku 7 in the browser?
No. Waku Waku 7 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Waku Waku 7?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Waku Waku 7 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Waku Waku 7 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Waku Waku 7. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
