Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus Guide
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Written by RedRoover
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"Every light casts a shadow. Yet within the depths of that shadow, there is
light.
Yin and Yang, good and evil, light and dark...The balance of those elements is
what keeps the world in harmony. And those who live as shinobi must not diturb
that balance..
Or so they say.
But evil can easily consume good, and good can fall to evil.
Our elders treat the principles of balance like a sacred commandment, but I
believe that balance was corrupted long ago. Now, it is little more than a
decorative, hollow concept; a flimsy shield against the obvious truth.
I have never seen evil turn to good. I have never seen 'light in the darkness.'
Not once in my entire life.
This story I weave is about our own fight to protect the good in the world.
About a lifelong struggle against the darkness, in the name of a better
tomorrow.
A world where everyone can always be happy and safe...That is our dream."
List of Contents
~Introduction~
~General Questions~
~Controls~
~Basic Controls
~Advance Moves
~Characters~
~Hanzo National Academy
~Asuka
~Ikaruga
~Katsuragi
~Yagyu
~Hibari
~Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy
~Miyabi
~Imu
~Murasaki
~Ryobi
~Ryona
~Gessen Girls' Academy
~Yumi
~Shiki
~Yozakura
~Murakumo
~Minori
~Homura's Crimson Squad
~Homura
~Haruka
~Hikage
~Yomi
~Mirai
~Mission Guide~
~Mission Ranking
~Rewards
~Character
~Shinobi Girl's Heart
~Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy Guide
~Chapter 1
~Chapter 2
~Chapter 3
~Chapter 4
~Chapter 5
~Gessen Girls' Academy Guide
~Chapter 1
~Chapter 2
~Chapter 3
~Chapter 4
~Chapter 5
~Hanzo National Academy Guide
~Chapter 1
~Chapter 2
~Chapter 3
~Chapter 4
~Chapter 5
~Homura's Crimson Squad Guide
~Chapter 1
~Chapter 2
~Chapter 3
~Chapter 4
~Chapter 5
~Final Battle~
~Enemies~
~Normal Enemies
~Bosses
~Store Items~
~Costumes
~Accessories
~Art
~Music
~Tips and Tricks~
~To Do List~
~Credits and Shoutouts~
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~Introduction~
Hello and welcome to my guide for Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus. For those of
you not familiar with the Senran Kagura series, it's about several groups of
shinobi in training and the dangers and adventures they face in their line of
duty. Although the series features an almost entirely female cast and focuses
heavily on fanservice, it has managed to win many people over through a
combination of it's surprisingly decent storyline and interesting characters
with a nice amount of depth outside of their large...assets.
This guide is meant to give you a general overview of the game and it's
features, as well as a run down on the characters and tips and tricks that you
may find useful for them. The missions in the game themselves are actually
rather straightforward with clear objectives and there is no real way to walk
you through them step by step since they mostly focus on beating up enemies as
they appear. Advice will be given at times but for the most part you'll have to
rely on your own skill and reflexes to succeed.
As another note, I'll be writing the guide in the order I cleared the stories.
You can pick which story you want to play at will (though Homura's Group must
be unlocked first) and even stop mid-way through one story and start another.
So don't feel as if you have to play the game in the same order I did.
At the time of writing this guide it is actually my third time playing through
the game, this time with the English version. Terms and names will be referred
to as they appear in the localized script to avoid causing any confusion.
Without further ado I hope you enjoy your trip into the world of Senran Kagura
and have as much fun as I did!
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~General Questions~
Q: What is Senran Kagura?
A: Senran Kagura is a series of video games developed by Tamsoft and published
by Marvelous Entertainment, featuring a cast of female shinobi and the dangers
and trials they face in their line of duty. The first game, Senran Kagura:
Skirting Shadows, was released on the 3DS in Japan on September 22 2011. Since
then the popularity of the series has grown rapidly and it has been followed up
with several more titles and expanded into other media. For a while it was
uncertain if the series would ever leave Japan due to it's questionable content
and the issue of differing views in other countries, but thanks to the
wonderful people of XSEED the series finally made its debut overseas in 2013.
Q: How many games are in the series?
A: The first game, Senran Kagura: Skirting Shadows, was released for the 3DS in
Japan on September 22, 2011. It was followed up by another game called Senran
Kagura Burst in 2012 which served as an expansion for the first game featuring
an expanded storyline and making the girls of the Hebijo Academy playable. The
series had its debut on the Playstation Vita on Feburary 2013 with Senran
Kagura Shinovi Versus, a sequel/side story taking place after Burst.
In 2014, the series recieved two more games. A Cooking/Rhythm game on
Playstation Vita known as Senran Kagura Dekamori, and a direct sequel to Burst
on 3DS known as Senran Kagura 2: Shinku. Another game known as Senran Kagura
Estival Versus is scheduled for release on Playstation Vita and Playstation 4
in 2015. It will be a follow-up to Shinovi Versus.
An Android/iOS card game known as Senran Kagura: NewWave was released on
Feburary 2013 which features an expanded cast of characters to the Senran
Kagura universe.
Burst, Shinovi Versus, and Dekamori have all been localized outside of Japan.
Q: What are the games like?
A: The Senran Kagura video games are best described as fast-paced action games
or beat em' ups with a high emphasis on maintaining a large combo count and
aerial combat. The frantic and fast-paced action combined with the signature
fanservice the series is known for has managed to win over many fans both in
and outside of Japan.
The story in the games progress in a visual novel esque manner in which the
viewpoints switch between the main characters between missions to really give
you a good look at what a character feels and is thinking at the time. This
style of story telling manages to add a surprising amount of depth and
backstory to the many characters in the series and makes the games stand out as
more than just another fanservice series.
Q: Do I need to play Burst to understand/enjoy Shinovi Versus?
A: Kind of. Although Shinovi Versus takes place after Burst, it isn't
considered part of the "main" storyline and is more of a side story. Not to say
that the game skimps on the story or character development at all because of
this or the events aren't considered canon.
Timeline wise, the games would go,
Burst - Shinku - Shinovi Versus
Shinku picks up directly after Burst ends while Shinovi Versus takes place six
months after the events of Burst.
But to answer the original question, while the game can be enjoyed without
having played Burst first, you still miss out on several things. References are
made to the events of Burst including several key plot points. You also miss
out on most of the character development from Burst as well as how the
friendships and rivalries started between the Hanzo girls and the Hebijo girls.
If possible it would be in your best interest to play Burst before playing this
just to get a full appreciation of the returning characters.
Q: Is the anime a good substitute for playing Burst?
A: I have not watched the anime myself so I can't say, but from what I've heard
it doesn't do an accurate job of retelling the story in Burst. I've also heard
that some characters in the anime aren't developed as well as they were in the
game, some backgrounds were changed, and a major even dies when they do not die
in the game. If you want to use the anime as a substitute that's on you, but be
aware that what happens in the anime may not follow the actual canon.
Q: How many playable characters are in the game?
A: There are four teams of girls with five members each for a total of 20. Two
more characters are available as DLC only, bringing the total of playable
characters to 22.
Q: Are there any males playable?
A: In this game and Burst, no. In Shinku, Murasame, the older brother of
Ikaruga, is playable through DLC, making him the first playable male in the
series.
Q: Who are the best characters in the game?
A: It's tough to say. Each of the characters have their own strengths and
weaknesses and there aren't any I would call especially bad. You'll be able to
make it through any mission with your favorite girl provided your skills are up
to par and they're leveled high enough.
Daidoji and Rin, the two DLC characters, do get a special mention though. Both
are incredibly strong stat wise compared to every other character and have
advantages that make them extremely broken against pretty much any enemy.
Daidoji is incredibly powerful and has armor on most of her moves, allowing her
to tank through damage without flinching and destroy enemies in only a few
hits. Rin is incredibly fast and her moves cover a wide range and deal multiple
hits rapidly, allowing her to clear out enemies and strip bosses with little
effort.
Q: Who is your favorite character?
A: Hikage, forever and always.
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~Controls~
~Basic Controls
Square: Weak Attack. Press multiple times to combo.
Triangle: Strong Attack
Hold Triangle: Breach Art/Guardbreaker
Square while airborne: Weak aerial attack/Launcher
Triangle while airborne: Strong aerial/dive attack
Tap Circle: Short Dash. Can be used to cancel a combo and dodge. Causes some
characters to backstep.
Hold Circle: Long Dash
X: Jump. Double jump by pressing X again in mid-air.
Left analog: Move character
Right analog: Move camera
Up on D-Pad: Lock-on to nearest target. Can also be done by tapping an enemy on
the touch screen.
Down on D-Pad: Limit Break. Causes your character to release a burst of energy
and knock back enemies. Mainly used for escaping combos or when surrounded.
Consumes 10% of your current health and can not be done if health is too low.
Hold Up on D-Pad: Taunt. Extends time on combo hits.
R: Guard. Guard can be broken after enough hits.
L: Shinobi Transformation. Requires at least one bar of your Ninja Art gauge.
~Advanced Moves
Parry: Press R right before an enemy's attack lands to pull off a Parry and
temporarily stun them and also gain one bar of your Ninja Art gauge.
Aerial Rave: Certain attacks (usually combo enders and Breach Arts) will launch
an enemy away into the air and cause a green ring to appear. Pressing O after
this ring appears will cause your character to quickly pursue the enemy through
the air and allow you to continue your combo. The amount of times you can
perform an Aerial Rave in a row increases as you level up.
Aerial Clash: When performing an Aerial Rave against a Boss enemy, the two
characters will enter a mid-air clash for dominance. To win this clash you must
press the buttons rapidly while spinning the analog stick to increase the clash
gauge and overpower your enemy. If done right then the Boss will be blown back
allowing you to continue your combo. If failed you will be blown back instead.
Shinobi Transformation: Press L to activate and have at least one bar of Ninja
Art gauge. Changes your costume and boosts your stats as well as changes your
moveset and grants you access to Shinobi Arts. Also restores your life. Once
you transform you can not go back to your normal form until the mission ends.
Frantic Mode: While holding R, touch the middle of the screen with two fingers
and slide them outwards or press Triangle to activate Frantic Mode. Frantic
Mode causes your character to strip down to their underwear, greatly increasing
their speed and strength and allowing them to chain combos together
limitlessly. As a down side, however, your character's defense plummets
drastically in this mode causing them to lose health much more quickly.
Secret Art: Character must have transformed using L first or be in Frantic
Mode. Secret Arts are basically a character's super move meant to do huge
amounts of damage to enemies or the boss. They vary depending on the character
and cover different ranges, so learning which one is effective in which
situation is a must. Pressing L+Square does a level 1 Secret Art that consumes
one bar of your Ninja Art gauge. L+Triangle consumes 2 bars but generally does
more damage and covers a wider area. L+O is your character's ultimate move,
consumes 5 bars of your gauge, and can only be used when in critical health. A
character's ultimate Secret Art is learned through the story, generally during
Chapter 4.
Clothing Damage: As you take damage not only do you lose health, but your
clothes become damaged as well. After a certain amount of damage is dealt
(there is no gauge to signal this), your clothing will rip. There are three
different levels of clothing damage. Costume Break, Lingerie, and Naked. Your
clothing is also divided into a top and bottom piece.
Stripping a boss character of their clothing depends on what attacks are used.
Your L+Square Secret Art will damage their lower half while your L+Triangle
Secret Art will damage their top half. Your L+O Secret Art will damage both. To
strip a Boss fully you must first strip them down to their lingerie and then
deliver the final blow with a Secret Art.
Keep in mind that Clothing Damage is not the same as going into Frantic Mode
and does not affect your stats.
Flower of Balance: Under your character's progress screen their progress is
actually divided into three gauges. Flash, Yang, and Yin. Flash refers to their
standard, untransformed mode. Yang is their Shinobi Transformation mode. And
Yin is for Frantic Mode. By fighting in these different states these gauges
level up and your character develops different skills. Note that you do not
have to focus on just one and all three can be maxed eventually. Keep in mind
that the state you directly play in during a mission is the one that will get
leveled up afterward. So for example if a mission starts and you immediately go
into Frantic Mode, only Yin will level up and not Flash or Yang.
Flash: Your character's default state. The most "balanced" form although you do
not have access to Secret Arts in this mode. By leveling Flash the window for
parrying becomes wider allowing you to do it more easily, and you also gain EXP
and money faster.
Yang: Your character's state after Shinobi Transformation. A more attack
oriented mode which gives you access to Secret Arts and also increases your
ability to combo. You attack and defense are also increased in this mode and by
leveling it up you learn skills such as gradually restoring your HP or being
able to guard for longer without it breaking.
Yin: Your character's state in Frantic Mode. In this form weak attacks can be
chained together infintely, allowing you to pull off endless combos. Your
character gets a huge boost in attack in this mode but their defense drops
drastically, making it risky against strong enemies. Leveling up this mode
gives you skills such as being able to restore your Ninja Art gauge by taunting.
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~Characters~
SLIGHT SPOILER WARNING
For the most part I will refrain from revealing too much about a character's
background or past in their description, especially with regards to the new
characters. However for the returning characters from Burst I will make
references to events that happened in that game though I'll try to avoid
mentioning any major plot twists. If you wish to avoid these then skip the
character descriptions and go right to their movesets.
~Movesets
Combos: Combos are done using a combination of the Square button for weak
attacks and the Triangle button for strong attacks. At Level 1 a character only
has access to a few basic combo strings, but as they level up they unlock
longer combos with different cancel points for launchers. To view what level a
character unlocks their next attack at, press Triangle while highlighting them
on the character select screen. A character will generally learn all of their
combo strings by level 20.
Launchers: Any move that has a glowing green ring around it means that it will
launch the enemy in the air and you can pursue them for an Aerial Rave.
Launchers are generally the finishing hit in a combo string, though a lot of
Breach Arts also launch enemies. As your character levels up and their combo
chain becomes longer, the final hit of the longer combo will replace the old
launcher. For example, if your character starts with a three hit string, the
third hit will be a launcher. However if they level up and their combo string
increases to 4 hits, then the third hit will no longer launch and the fourth
hit will become the new launcher instead.
Hold: Indicates that the move can be charged by holding the button down,
usually for a more powerful or longer reaching attack.
Mash: Indicates that you can increase the hits done by mashing the button
rapidly.
~Hanzo National Academy~
The heroines from the first game and the "main" characters of the series. Led
by the Second-Year student Asuka, granddaughter of the renowned shinobi Hanzo,
the group triumphed over their rivals from the Hebijo Academy and foiled their
plans in the first game. The two groups became friends in the aftermath of the
battle but were forced to part ways as they followed different paths. Since
then the girls have dedicated themselves to their training to become stronger
as peace returned. But the life of a shinobi is never an easy one, and with the
arrival of new foes they are once again thrown into another life and death
battle amongst shinobi.
~Asuka
Age: 16
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Training
Birthday: September 8
Favorite Food: Futomaki
Ninja Animal: Toad
Weapon: Dual Kodachi
Voice Actor: Hitomi Harada
The Leader of the Hanzo team and the "main character" of the series. She is a
Second-Year student of the Hanzo Academy and the granddaughter of the famous
shinobi Hanzo, whom the academy is named after. Her mother was also a shinobi,
though her father was a normal civilian who planned to become a lawyer before
meeting Asuka's mother and deciding to open a sushi shop instead. Because of
her prestigious heritage she is a hardworking and earnest young woman who is
always trying to improve her skills through training. She has a bright and
friendly personality that makes her hard to take seriously sometimes, but when
it's time for action she proves that her position as the leader is not
undeserved. After the events of Burst, she formed a strong friendship/rivalry
with Homura and has been training in anticipation of the day when they can have
a rematch.
Fighting Style: Favoring a pair of wakizashi (short swords), Asuka is a
balanced character with no real weaknesses. Her attacks are quick and her
combos deal multi hits, allowing you to rack up a high combo chain easily. She
does best in close range combat but has the tools to easily deal with just
about any situation that comes up. Overall she's your standard "main character"
type character due to how balanced she is.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSSS
SSSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
SSSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS!
ST
SST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Asuka jumps into the air before burrowing into the ground and
attacking the closest enemy. If locked onto an enemy Asuka will teleport to
them regardless of range, making it a good tool for approaching an enemy. Asuka
is invulnerable while underground giving the move little risk. Causes launch
which leads to Aerial Rave
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Dual Slash
Asuka sheathes her swords before unsheathing them quickly and rushing forward,
attacking anything in her path. The attack is fast and she travels a fair
distance, but its range is incredibly narrow and will only hit enemies directly
in front of her so it must be aimed carefully.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Hanzo Style Full Bloom
Asuka pulls off a series a quick attacks with both swords, attacking any enemy
in range before finishing with a downward slam, blowing them back. The range of
this attack is quite short so it's best used on a single enemy or densely
packed groups. Asuka can be controlled during the attack making it easier to
aim.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Toad Summon
Asuka summons a giant toad and hops on its back as it wildly attacks enemies
with its long tongue. The toad's tongue extends quite a distance in front of it
but will miss enemies too far to the side or behind it. Its direction can be
controlled during the attack making it easier to aim.
~Ikaruga
Age: 18
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Reading
Birthday: July 7
Favorite Food: Green Tea/Kaiseki
Ninja Animal: Phoenix
Weapon: Nodachi "Hien"
Voice Actor: Asami Imai
A Third-Year student of Hanzo Academy and the original leader of the team
before handing the title over to Asuka. Ikaruga was adopted into a noble ninja
family due to their actual son lacking talent as a shinobi. She proved to be an
excellent shinobi and inhereited the family's heirloom, the sword "Hien", as a
result, earning her the ire and hate of her adopted brother. A noble and proud
young woman, she has an air of calm confidence that makes her a comforting
presence for her friends. She often hides her sadness and true feelings under
her calm and collected demeanor, but it's clear she cares for her friends
deeply and their presence helps ease her own pains.
Fighting Style: With her Nodachi (long sword), Ikaruga specializes in
incredibly fast attacks that cover a wide range. She can quickly close the
distance between her and her enemies and deliver a devastating flurry of
attacks to clear the crowds that stand in her way. She suffers from a low
defense, however, and staggers from attacks easily, so being surrounded or
forced into a corner can prove to be fatal if you have no means to escape.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SSSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
SSSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Ikaruga charges for a moment before unsheathing her sword quickly
causing a flurry of slashes to appear in a small area in front of her. The
longer the button is charged the more slashes she will do, ending with a final
slash that has projectile properties.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Hien Hosen: Mode One
Ikaruga unsheathes her blade quickly to perform a multi-hitting quickdraw
attack. It only hits directly in front of her and will miss enemies to the side
or behind her, so aim carefully. This attack is unblockable.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Oukaesen
Ikaruga slashes forward releasing a blue projectile in the shape of a phoenix.
The range the phoenix travels is large, capable of going from one end of a
stage to the other. However, if it collides with any obstacle or a wall it will
vanish. The phoenix has a wide hitbox but will miss enemies too far to the side
or behind it, so some aim is required.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Zekka Hoosen
Once again Ikaruga unsheathes her blade quickly causing multiple slashes in
large area around herself. Though it looks like she only aims for the front,
this attack is actually capable of hitting any enemy surrounding her and the
range is quite large, making it great for taking out groups or when surrounded.
~Katsuragi
Age: 17
Blood Type: B
Hobby: Sexual Harassment
Birthday: November 5
Favorite Food: Ramen
Ninja Animal: Dragon
Weapon: Nodachi Boots/Greaves
Voice Actor: Yu Kobayashi
A Third-Year Hanzo student. Along with Ikaruga, the two serve as the senior
members of the team. Both her parents were shinobi but after failing a mission
they chose to run away and go into hiding instead of taking their own lives.
They left Katsuragi behind so she wouldn't suffer the same disgrace they did,
an event that has deeply affected her and shaped her character. Since then she
has vowed to become a strong shinobi with the hopes that her success will
absolve her parent's of their failure and allow them to be a family again. Like
Ikaruga she hides her true feelings under an air of cheerfulness and
perversion. She enjoys groping her fellow shinobi and just about anyone else
and likes having fun. Despite her carefree attitude, she loves the thrill of
battle and is an incredibly skilled and powerful fighter. Among the team she
often acts as the big sister of the group.
Fighting Style: Katsuragi foregoes the use of a traditional weapon in favor of
using her martial arts skills and own ki to attack. With her special greaves
she delivers powerful kicks that quickly overwhelm even tough enemies and break
their guards easily. By holding down the button during combos, Katsuragi can
charge her next attack causing it to do 3 times as much damage as normal,
greatly increasing her damage output. Along with this her own endurance and
defense are quite high allowing her to slug it out with enemies with little
fear. However her speed leaves something to be desired and her attacks are
rather slow, so you have to aim and time them carefully for maximum reward.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*S*
S*S*T*
S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*S*T*
T*
Air Combos:
SSS*
ST
SST
SSS*T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*S*
S*T*
S*S*T*
S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*S*T*
T*
Air Combos:
SSS*
ST
SST
SSS*T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*
S*T*
S*S*T*
T*
Air Combos:
SSS*
ST
SST
SSS*T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Katsuragi gathers energy before charging forward quickly with a
straight kick. The charge time on this move is short and it travels quite a
fair distance and also causes an aerial launch, making it a great tool for
approaching enemies and bosses and starting combos. The direction Katsuragi
flies in can be changed while charging, but cannot be controlled once the
charge is complete.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Cross Panzer
Katsuragi surrounds her feet with wind before delivering a quick series of
strong kicks, ending with a powerful downwards strike. The kicks are
unblockable but their range is quite short and only hit what's in front of
Katsuragi. Best used on densely packed groups or bosses.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Tornado Spindle
Katsuragi spins rapidly in a break dance like movement causing a whirlwind to
form around her and attack all nearby enemies. Its range isn't as big as you'd
think, but still surrounds her entire body and is capable of hitting enemies in
the air as well, making it great to use when surrounded.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Dead Screw Dragon
Katsuragi uses her ki to form the shape of a dragon before charging forward
with a powerful drill kick. This attack does A LOT of damage if it hits, but
its range is incredibly narrow and will only hit enemies directly in front of
her. Like her Breach Art you cannot control the direction of the attack after
releasing it so careful aim is required.
~Yagyu
Age: 15
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Sleeping
Birthday: December 23
Favorite Food: Dried Squid
Ninja Animal: Squid
Weapon: Parasol
Voice Actor: Kaori Mizuhashi
A First-Year Hanzo student and one of the youngest members of the group.
Despite her young age she is an incredibly skilled shinobi and probably the
most ninja-like out of the entire team. She has a quiet and somber personality
due to losing her suddenly in a traffic accident and has shut herself off from
others as a result. After meeting Hibari, however, and being reminded of her
own sister, she becomes attached to the other girl and is highly protective of
her and her happiness. Gradually she began to open up to the other girls on the
team as well, though she still keeps her cool composure in most situations.
Fighting Style: Yagyu fights with a Japanese umbrella that hides deadly blades
within it to shred enemies to pieces. Her attacks are relatively quick and
cover a wide range but her power is quite weak meaning it takes her longer to
actually finish off enemies compared to others. On the plus side her attacks
hit multiple enemies at once and deal many hits making it easy for her to build
a high combo chain and fill her Ninja Art gauge quickly. Along with this some
of her moves can freeze enemies, allowing you them to approach them without
fear and start a combo.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SSSSSSS
SSSSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
SSSSSST
SSSSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Yagyu charges for a moment before unleashing a flurry of ink that
homes in on enemies like bullets. Not very strong but has a chance to freeze
enemies allowing you to close in and start a combo.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Sweeping Legs
Yagyu summons a giant squid that surrounds her and spins rapidly, striking
enemies with its tentacles. A good attack for any situation due to only costing
one bar of the Ninja Art gauge. Great when surrounded by enemies. Can freeze
enemies.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Ice Feet
Yagyu summons her giant squid again but this time it attacks by firing off
icicles in front of her. Has decent attack power and can freeze enemies, but
enemies need to be in front of Yagyu for it to connect fully.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Demon Slice
Yagyu summons her giant squid which attacks by sweeping its tentacles wildly in
front of her. Deals good damage and covers a good range in front of her, but
will miss enemies too far to the side or behind. Its direction can be
controlled during the attacks, however, so adjust the range as needed.
~Hibari
Age: 15
Blood Type: B
Hobby: Video Games
Birthday: Feburary 18
Favorite Food: Sweets
Ninja Animal: Bunny
Weapon: Ninpo
Voice Actor: Yuka Iguchi
Another First-Year student of Hanzo along with Yagyu. Hibari comes from a long
line of skilled shinobi but has always felt like her own abilities aren't up to
par. This has caused her to self-esteem issues though she hides them well
behind her cheerful and childish demeanot. Though her overall skills are ranked
the weakest out of the group, she is an expert of espionage and excels in it.
While she causes trouble sometimes due to her inexperience she is beloved by
her friends for her earnest and innocent nature.
Fighting Style: Like Katsuragi, Hibari does not rely on a particular weapon and
fights using a combination of martial arts and Ninpo instead. However her
combat abilities are far from matching the older girl's and most of her moves
are clumsy and awkward. Combine this with the fact that her damage isn't very
high and she can be a difficult character to get a handle on. Once mastered,
however, she becomes a force to be reckoned with once you take advantage of her
clumsy attacks and ability to paralyze enemies.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SSSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S (Can be repeated infinitely)
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S (Can be repeated infinitely)
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSS
ST
SST
SSST
T*
Air Combos:
S (Can be repeated infinitely)
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Hibari pulls out her bunny, Ninto, and charges for a bit before
releasing a blast of electricity in front of her. Can hit multiple enemies and
can cause paralysis making it useful for stunning groups or a boss and then
starting a combo.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Ninto Vroom
An enlarged Ninto appears and Hibari hops on his back before riding forward at
a high speed. Doesn't do much damage and only hits in front of her so it must
be aimed carefully. Like most of her moves it has a high chance of causing
paralysis.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Butt Go Boom
Hibari jumps into the air before turning giant and coming down butt first,
crushing any enemies caught by her enlarged rump. Does good damage and covers a
decent range and is also unblockable, making it a great attack for clearing out
groups. It also has a chance to stun enemies allowing you to follow up with a
combo.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Crazy Rabbit
Hibari summons Ninto who attacks by summoning lightning bolts in a an area
around her. The range actually isn't that great so make sure enemies are close
before using it. As usual it has a chance to paralyze enemies caught by it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy~
A new group formed after the original Hebijo Academy was destroyed during the
events of Burst. Hebijo Academy was known for its ruthless shinobi that served
as assassins and spies and had a dark reputation for raising evil shinobi. Six
months after its destruction it was reformed with Miyabi and other Elite
shinobi who seek to restore the Academy's honor and rebuild its glory. To do
this they aim to track down the Academy's former Elites and punish them for the
failure and betrayal six months ago.
~Miyabi
Age: 20
Blood Type: B
Hobby: Taking baths
Birthday: August 15
Favorite Food: Oyako Donburi
Ninja Animal: Crow and Serpent
Weapon: Seven-Pronged Sword
Voice Actor: Hiromi Hirata
A Third-Year former student of Hebijo and the leader of her group. A powerful
shinobi who became a leader during her first year, she unfortunately was
involved in a terrible accident that caused her to lose her memories and
abilities. She was hospitalized for 3 years but after a certain event her
memories and abilities come back to her. Since then she has vowed to restore
the name of Hebijo to its former glory and has gathered several other Elites
who support her cause and help her with her mission.
Fighting Style: Miyabi is a powerful front line fighter who does not shy away
from direct combat or charging into the heart of enemy groups. With her high
attack power, decent defense, and impressive endurance, she can withstand
attacks without flinching and leave a trail of carnage in her wake. All of her
stats are above average and she doesn't have any real weaknesses making her a
great character for any mission.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS*
SSSSS*S*
SST
SSST
SSSST*
SSSSST*
T
T*
Air Combos:
SSS*
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST*
SST*
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS*
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
S*S*SS*
S*S*T*
S*S*ST*
T*
Air Combos:
SSS*
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Miyabi charges dark energy in her left hand before charging forward
and delivering an uppercut which launches the target into the air. Will home in
on the nearest locked on target but the homing is loose so it must still be
aimed somewhat.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Delightful Inferno
Miyabi unleashes a flurry of attacks with her sword before delivering a final
strong strike to blow enemies away. Like most other rush type Ninja Arts like
this its range is short and is better used against single enemies rather than
groups. Breaks guards and can causes the burn effect on enemies.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Purgatorio of Good and Evil
Miyabi holds her hand up before summoning forth multiple dark snakes that
circle her and attack anything in range. Does decent damage and covers a wide
range making it good for clearing out groups, but it is blockable. The range
this Art covers is quite large and also has the effect of drawing enemies in,
making it incredibly difficult to escape if she activates it at point blank
range.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Paradiso of the Abyss
Six wings sprout from Miyabi's back and she takes to the air before releasing
blast after blast of dark energy down on the field. Does impressive damage but
must be used with care as it will not hit enemies directly under her, though
she can change directions during the attack. Despite the heavy damage, the
attack is blockable so be careful when using it.
~Imu
Age: 21
Blood Type: AB
Hobby: Studying
Birthday: June 9
Favorite Food: Inari Sushi
Ninja Animal: Fox
Weapon: Staff
Voice Actor: Chiwa Saito
A Third-Year student of Hebijo and Miyabi's best friend. Like Miyabi she was in
an accident that resulted in her being hospitalized for a year. After
recovering she retired from the life of a shinobi to support Miyabi's recovery.
When Miyabi regained her memories and made it her mission to ressurect the
Hebijo Academy, Imu of course backed up her decision and dedicated herself to
helping her friend reach her goal. She is the older sister of Murasaki though
their relationship is somewhat strained due to a certain event.
Fighting Style: Imu has the fastest dash in the entire game, allowing her to
move across the battlefield quickly. Other than that, however, her overall
stats are on the weaker side and she isn't very powerful. She makes up for this
by having many attacks that hit multiple times and allow her to build up a high
combo chain and fill the Ninja Art gauge quickly. Some of her attacks can also
cause paralysis, giving her a good oppurtunity to strike.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST!
SSSSST!
T*
T*T
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
T*T
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSS
ST
SST
SSST
T*
T*T
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Using her staff, Imu spring into the air before coming down with a
fierce dive kick in front of her covered in electricity. Its range is narrow
but it launches enemies and can cause paralysis. Upon reaching Level 3 you can
add an additonal hit to the uncharged version of this attack by pressing
Triangle again.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Dead Fox
Imu dashes forward from different directions multiple times to cover a good
area around her. An unblockable attack that covers a good range making it ideal
for clearing out enemies. Does not cause paralysis.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Rolling Thunder
Imu charges her staff with electricity before throwing it forward. Covers a
wide range in front of her and can paralyze enemies, but will miss if they're
too far to the side or behind Imu.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Thunder Fox
Imu releases several fox spirits from her staff which then charge around the
area attacking anything in range. High attack power and good range but doesn't
cause paralysis and leaves Imu open afterward. Best used to finish off a boss.
~Murasaki
Age: 16
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Playing with her stuffed doll
Birthday: October 26
Favorite Food: Riceballs
Ninja Animal: Bear
Weapon: Giant shurikens
Voice Actor: Sayuri Yahagi
A Second-Year of Hebijo though she has yet to attend a single class due to her
introverted nature. She spends most of her time locked in her room with her
stuffed animal "Bebe-tan" and does not like being around others. She scares
easily and is bad at talking to people, giving her a gloomy and depressing
aura. Despite her shyness she harbors a great and terrible power which caused a
rift between her and her older sister Imu in the past. She is coaxed into
joining the new Hebijo formed by Miyabi by Imu. Has the largest breasts in the
series.
Fighting Style: Murasaki has average stats and decent attack power even though
her defense isn't that great. Because she has little long-range moves she does
best in close range combat even with her low defense, but despite this she does
a good job of mowing down enemies with her giant shurikens. Her attacks are a
bit slow, but She has several moves that are good for getting enemies off of
her when things get tough and taking advantage of them in the right moment is
key to being effective.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
Breach Art: Murasaki gathers energy before releasing it in a dark aura that
forms an orb around her and blows enemies back. The attack doesn't activate
until the button is released so you can hold it and allow enemies to get close
before releasing it. This moves makes her immune to damage for a short time
after activating it so it is useful when surrounded and you need a breather.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Stay Away
Murasaki shouts her despair which becomes an orb of dark energy which she fires
in front of her. Like other projectile Arts it will vanish if it hits an
obstacles, but it's unblockable and travels a long distance.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Just Let Me Die
Murasaki pleads for the enemy to leave her alone resulting in her dark energy
exploding outwards in a massive orb around her. This is similar to her Breach
Art but on a much larger scale. Able to hit enemies all around her and is
unblockable.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Someone Help Me
Giving in to her despair and gloom, Murasaki's dark energy forms a pair of
massive claws which brutally mangle anything that gets close. Covers a wide
range and Murasaki can move while the arms go wild, but her walk speed is slow
and she won't get very far. Best used up close to a boss or group.
~Ryobi
Age: 15
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Sharpshooting
Birthday: January 19
Favorite Food: Lollipops
Ninja Animal: Deer
Weapon: Musket
Voice Actor: Yoko Hikasa
A First-Year Hebijo student. She and her sister were members of Gessen before
transferring. A huge sadist who enjoys taunting and utterly destroying her
enemies. She is completely flat chested normally, but when she pulls off her
Shinobi Transformation she "levels up" in the chest area by quite a bit. She
and her sister lost someone important to them in the past and may have ulterior
motives for transferring to Hebijo...
Fighting Style: Ryobi's weapon of choice is a musket. While she can fight from
a distance, the axe-head on the musket's stock allows her to hold her own in
close combat if it comes down to it. Her defense is good but her health and
endurance are rather low so you'll have to decide when it's best to close in or
safely keep your distance.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
Breach Art: Ryobi fires a scattershot of bullets from her musket that sends
enemies flying. Good range and launches enemies a certain distance in front of
her so can be used to start an Aerial Rave from a safe distance. The shots can
richochet off walls as well.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Eight Minuet
Ryobi summons four large bombs which surround her before exploding, dealing
damage to any enemy in range. While it can hit enemies all around her, the
range is deceptively short and the attack can also be blocked. Best used in the
middle of a group.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Ricochet Prelude
Ryobi calls forth large bombs before shooting them from a safe distance causing
them to explode and deal damage in a large area in front of her. Safe since it
can be used from a distance and deals good damage, but like her first Art it
can also be blocked so pay attention when using it.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Minuet Missile
Ryobi summons a firing platform and proceeds to unload a barrage of missiles on
anything in her path. The missiles will home in on a target if locked on to
them making it great for dealing damage against a single enemy or boss. She can
also move during this to cover a wider range or take out an enemy group. The
missiles are unblockable.
~Ryona
Age: 15
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Shopping
Birthday: January 19
Favorite Food: Fish sausage
Ninja Animal: Pig
Weapon: Quad-handguns
Voice Actor: MAKO
A First-Year Hebijo student and the older twin sister of Ryobi. The two
transferred from Gessen to the new Hebijo for unknown reasons. The opposite of
her sister, Ryona is an extreme mashochist and seeks to have people "punish"
her both physically and mentally. She also has a habit of showing off her large
breasts to people. Despite her carefree demeanor and masochistic tendencies,
she has moments of deep thought and comes off as the more symphathetic of the
two sisters. She and her sister lost someone important to them when they were
younger and may have ulterior motives for joining Hebijo...
Fighting Style: Ryona's stats are fairly balanced to the point that she doesn't
really stand out in any specific field. In battle she glides around gracefully
like a figure skater while gleefully shooting her enemies with her four
handguns. Though her stats are only average, her attacks cover a wide range and
can freeze enemies, so she's not to be underestimated.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST!
SSSSST!
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
Breach Art: Ryona spins around like a ballerina while firing her guns in all
directions. She can be controlled during this and it's quite fast but is better
for taking out groups rather than single enemies unless you can lock them
against a wall.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Skater's Waltz
Ryona unleashes a series of vicious kicks. Has a short range and doesn't do
that well against groups, but it's unblockable, has decent power, and can
freeze enemies making it useful against strong targets and bosses.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Beautiful Blue Gunslinger
Ryona jumps into the air before firing several bullets downwards which then
bloom into massive ice pillars to freeze enemies. This does good damage, is
unblockable, and can freeze enemies, but it has a long recovery afterward
making it hard to follow up after and leaves Ryona open if she's surrounded.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Rebellion Concerto
Ryona jumps into the air before aiming her guns and spinning wildly while
shooting. Covers a good range but can be blocked. On the plus side you can
control Ryona during the attacks to chase down enemies.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Gessen Girls' Academy~
A new school introduced in Shinovi Versus. Also known as the "Death Cram
School". The five Elites of this school are the adopted granddaughters of an
infamous shinobi known as Kurokage, who made it his mission to eliminate all
evil from the world. In order to carry out their adopted guardian and mentor's
lifelong dream the girls of this group vowed to be the light that destroys the
darkness and will go to extreme lengths to eliminate any evil before them.
~Yumi
Age: 17
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Calligraphy
Birthday: December 3
Favorite Food: Shaved Ice with Red Bean flavoring
Ninja Animal: Spider
Weapon: Fans
Voice Actor: Yumi Hara
The Leader of the Gessen team. A Third-Year student who is the granddaughter of
the legendary ninja, Kurokage. Her parents were killed by a ninja when she was
young and she was taken in by Kurokage along with the other girls. She along
with the other Elites of Gessen aim to carry on their mentor's dream and
eliminate all evil in the world. She wishes to challenge Asuka as their
grandfather's were rivals. Fitting with her name, she has a cool and gentle
personality but is absoluetely ruthless when it comes to dealing with those she
considers evil.
Fighting Style: Yumi fights using her ice powers combined with a fan that
creates a chilling yet graceful fighting style. Her defense is really her only
notable stat but it's offset by her low health, endurance, and attack power.
She makes up for this by having attacks that cover a decent range that can
freeze enemies as well.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SSSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
SSSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SS
ST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SS
ST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSS
ST
SST
SSST
T*
Air Combos:
SS
ST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
Breach Art: Yumi charges up before releasing several orbs of ice in fan
formation in front of her. Not very powerful but covers a wide range in front
of her and goes a fair distance. Builds the Ninja Art Gauge quickly. This can
also freeze enemies.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Black Ice
Yumi gathers multiple icicles at the tip of her fan to form one large spear of
ice which she then fires in front of her. Like most projectile Ninja Arts it
must be aimed carefully and only hits in front of her and will dissapate if it
encouters a wall or other obstacle.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Ice Pillar Fan
Yumi pulls out another fan before spinning rapidly causing a freezing wind of
frost and ice to cover a large area. This attack does not freeze enemies but is
unblockable and covers a good area making it ideal for clearing out groups.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: White Widow
Yumi summons a giant spider of ice which proceeds to summon a massive whirlwind
of ice and snow around her. She is immobile during this but the whirlwind can
suck in enemies if they get too close, hits all around her, and has decent
range.
~Shiki
Age: 15
Blood Type: AB
Hobby: Midnight walks
Birthday: March 25
Favorite Food: Tomato juice
Ninja Animal: Bat
Weapon: Double-sided scythe
Voice Actor: Ayano Yamamoto
A First-Year Gessen student. She's quite fashionable and speaks like a gal
girl, adding to her seductive appearance. Despite her manner of speech and
looks which make her seem like an airhead, she's actually quite smart and
studies a lot, causing her team members to count on her for advice and help.
She hates to be judged by her appearance and is quite insightful on a lot of
matters, but like her teammates she has little tolerance for anyone considered
evil. She is quite popular and has a lot of normal friends who do not know of
her status as a shinobi.
Fighting Style: Shiki has a flashy fighting style that involves twirling and
throwing her double-sided scythe around rapidly. This gives her impressive
range and let's her rack up combos easily. As an added bonus her attacks also
have a chance of poisoning enemies, and with the amount of hits she does it's
almost a guarantee in any conflict. She has above average attack power and
endurance but is offset by her somewhat lacking health and defense.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
STT!
SSTT!
SSST
SSSTT!
SSSSTT!
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSS
ST
SST
SSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Shiki changes into a red mist before homing in on an enemy and
knocking them into the air. Like Asuka's Breach Art if you are locked on to an
enemy when you use this you will home in on them no matter the range, making it
great for approaching an enemy and starting a combo. Shiki is also invincible
while in her mist form.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Shiki Soku ZX
Shiki sits upon a throne of bats before charging forward and dealing damage to
any enemy in front of her. Like other charge type Ninja Arts this only hits
directly in front of her and can't be controlled once movement as started, so
you must aim carefully. Causes poison.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Ku Soku ZIX
Shiki summons a legion of bats from her hat which then attack anything in a
certain range in front of her. The range on this is quite far allowing it to be
used from a distnce and has a vaccum effect and will pull in enemies if they
get too close.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Sho Gyom ZEX
Shiki sheds her clothing and summons her legion of bats who conceal her assets
before calling forth a black whirlwind that shreds anything in range. Like
other whirlwind type Ninja Arts she is immobile during this but it covers a
large range and deals good damage.
~Yozakura
Age: 16
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Cleaning
Birthday: March 25
Favorite Food: April 5
Ninja Animal: Wild Boar
Weapon: Giant Gauntlets
Voice Actor: Kaori Ishihara
A Second-Year Gessen student. She's a serious person who doesn't really
understand jokes and be somewhat of a stick in the mud. When she loses her
temper, however, she becomes hotheaded and her country accent comes out. She
comes from a large family, being the oldest of 12 brothers and sisters. Both
her parents were shinobi but died in the line of duty. She was seperated from
her brothers and sisters but taken in by Kurokage, joining him under the
condition that she be reunited with her family one day.
Fighting Style: BIG O! SHOWTIME! In contrast to Katsuragi who favor kicks,
Yozakura is all about her fists and wields a pair of large gauntlets to match.
Like Katsuragi, holding down the button during attacks allows you to charge
them up which results in Yozakura releasing a small explosion in front of her,
adding to her already high damage. She has high health and endurance allowing
her to tank through many attacks even though her defense is only average. Her
speed is on the slower side as well and her attacks require careful timing and
aim to make the best use of their charged properties.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*S*
S*S*T*
S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*S*T*
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*S*
S*T*
S*S*T*
S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*S*T*
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*S*S*
S*T*
S*S*T*
S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*T*
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Yozakura charges her gauntlets before striking the ground several
times and releasing three shockwaves followed by a final shockwave that knocks
enemies away. Covers a wide range around her and stuns enemies that are caught
in the shockwave. Can be followed up with an Aerial Rave.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: 1,000 Palm Fists of Paradise
Yozakura gathers energy in front of her before projecting it as a large orb
which damages enemies in front of her. Has a short range and only covers the
area directly in front of her, but has high damage and is unblockable.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: 10,000 Palm Fists of Paradise
Yozakura gathers energy like in her first Ninja Art but this time she actually
shoots it forward like a projectile. Like other projectile Ninja Arts the orb
will fade if it runs into any obstacles during its flight.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Namu Amida
Yozakura gathers her energy before forming two large fists made out of her ki
and swinging them wildly. The furious fists cover a good range in front of her
but are also capable of pulling in enemies from the side if they get too close.
Her direction can also be changed during the move making it difficult to escape.
~Murakumo
Age: 17
Blood Type: B
Hobby: Drawing Manga
Birthday: October 8
Favorite Food: Rice Cakes
Ninja Animal: Wolf
Weapon: Spear and giant cleaver
Voice Actor: Hisako Kanemoto
A Third-Year Gessen student. She wears a fearsome mask which combined with her
silent demeanor and the weapons she carries makes her an imposing figure.
However, once her mask comes off she is incredibly shy and will go to great
lengths to hide her face even if it means covering it with a bag. She hides her
true gentle self behind the mask she always wears which seems to give her
courage and confidence.
Fighting Style: Despite her fearsome mask and imposing weapons, Murakumo
actually isn't as strong as you might think. Her attack power is only average
at best and her health, endurance, and defense aren't very impressive either.
She makes up for it by being surprisingly nimble and her attacks also cover a
decent range and are quite quick. She's best at whittling down an enemy's
strength with hit and run tactics before coming back for the kill.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S*
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S*
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S*
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Murakumo charges for a bit before rushing forward with her spear.
Launches on hit. Moves pretty fast and covers a good distance but has a narrow
hitbox.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Kotaro
Murakumo summons a wolf which then attacks an area in front of by rapidly doing
dashes in a zig-zag pattern. Good for taking out groups and goes a long
distance but only covers the area in front of Murakumo.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Kagero
Murakumo summons two wolves this time who quickly dash around in a whirlwind of
fangs and claws. Works like other whirlwind type Ninja Arts, covering a good
range and can draw enemies, but be warned that it can be blocked.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Daigoro
Murakumo summons a giant wolf before hopping on its back and riding it around
while swinging her weapons and decapitating anything in reach. The wolf can be
steered during the duration of the attack making it easy to chase down targets
and cover distances.
~Minori
Age: 15
Blood Type: AB
Hobby: Taking naps
Birthday: Feburary 14
Favorite Food: Strawberry shortcakes
Ninja Animal: Hamster
Weapon: Magic bucket and frying pan
Voice Actor: Hiromi Igarashi
A First-Year Gessen student. Despite her busty appearance and shapely figure,
she is quite immature for age and acts like a child. Along with dressing like
she's still in elementary school, Minori is very innocent and loves to play
games and pulls pranks on her fellow shinobi, especially Murakumo. Yozakura has
taken to training her, though she tends to get on the nerves of the older girl
at times.
Fighting Style: Minori can be compared to Hibari in that they both have an
unconventional fighting style full of awkward movements that can be difficult
to get a handle on at first. Her stats are unimpressive but there's a secret to
her fighting style that can greatly increase her effectiveness. By pressing
triangle, Minori will store a sweet in her bucket. The longer the sweet stays
in the bucket and the more hits you rack up during that time will cause her
Sweets Stock to increase, giving her a boost to all of her stats. With a Level
3 Sweet Stock Minori becomes a force to be reckoned with as her attack power
and other stats double! Making use of her Snack Charge and Sweets Stocks are
key to playing her to maximum effectiveness.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
T
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
Aerial Rave:
SSSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: By pressing triangle, Minori will store a sweet in her bucket. This
is known as Snack Charge and is the key to increasing effectiveness in battle.
Once a sweet is stored, as time passes and you land hits her Sweets Stock will
increase and grant a bonus to her overall stats. The level of charge can be
seen by what color her bucket is glowing. A rainbow glow indicates it is at the
maximum level. By pressing triangle again after Sweets Stocks have charged,
Minori will release a powerful attack that deals high damage.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Bam-Bam Pancakes
Minori uses her frying pan to flip a stack of pancakes into the air...only to
have them turn giant and come crashing down on any enemies caught under them.
Covers a decent range, is unblockable, and raises her Sweets Stock by one level
on a successful hit.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Minori's Snack Party
Minori summons cookies, candies, and other assorted giant sweets to dance
around her and crush any enemy that gets close. Again covers a decent range, is
unblockable, and raises her Sweets Stock if it hits correctly.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Strawberry Rainbow Slide
Minori throws all of her sweets into her bucket which result in it spititng out
a giant wheel made of cake and strawberries. Minori then hops inside and runs
around like a hamster, crushing anything unfortunate enough to be in her path.
Can be controlled to propel yourself into enemy groups. While it doesn't raise
the Sweet Stocks directly, it causes multiple hits that will end up raising it
a level or two anyway.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Homura's Crimson Squad~
The other returning group from the 3DS games. Homura's Squad were former Elites
of Hebijo, but following the events of Burst, the group went rogue and have
been in hiding ever since. At one point they fought fiercely with the girls of
Hanzo and were their rivals, but during the events of Burst the two groups
learned to understand each other and parted ways on much better terms.
Considered fugitives in the shinobi world for their desertation and betrayal,
they now live in the shadows and make a meager living doing what they can to
get by. Certain events have caused them to come out of hiding, however, and
they show up at a crucial time to help out their once rivals from Hanzo.
~Homura
Age: 16
Blood Type: B
Hobby: Fighting
Birthday: January 3
Favorite Food: Japanese food
Ninja Animal: Japanese Rat Snake
Weapon: Six Swords
Voice Actor: Eri Kitamura
A former Second-Year Elite from Hebijo and the leader of her team. A certain
event from her past was what caused her to become an evil shinobi in the first
place, but after coming to Hebijo she began to form a friendship with the other
Elites and gradually learned to trust people again. She cares fo rher friends
deeply but is absoluetely merciless when it comes to confronting her enemies,
showing her great skill as an Elite shinobi. Her rival is Asuka from Hanzo. Has
a rather bad sense of humor even though she tries hard to open up more and make
her friends laugh.
Fighting Style: PUT YA GUNS ON! Like a certain warlord from a different series,
Homura fights with six katanas which she holds between her fingers like claws.
Homura is a fierce fighter with high attack power and is above average in most
stats. Her attacks can also burn enemies, causing dmaage over time. However her
defense is quite low meaning she can lose her health fast if you aren't
careful. Her Crimson Mode is a powerful ability that can quickly turn the tides
of any battle.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates the attack can be charged)
(! indicates the attack can be mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST!
SSSSST!
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Homura charges before spinning forward with all her blades in a
whirlwind of death. Goes a LONG distance and also launches enemies on hit,
making a great tool for getting out of a crowd or closing in on a group.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Charge
Homura slashes multiple times with her blades in a random pattern, covering a
wide area. This attack isn't unblockable but covers a good range making it a
good tool for normal enemy groups.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Crimson
Homura unleashes her true power and activates her Crimson Mode, greatly
increasing her attack power. While in this mode Homura's moveset changes and
she is invulnerable to harm. As a downside her movement speed slows to a crawl
(though she can still dash), and she can't rip enemy clothing. However the
invinciblity combined with the increased attack power makes this a great tool
for taking on any enemy no matter how tough they are. The mode lasts for about
10 seconds or so before she reverts to normal, but that's usually more than
enough time to take care of anything that stands in your way.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Lotus
Homura goes into Crimson Mode before summoning all her swords to whirl around
her in a tornado of steal. Covers a good range, is unblockable, has high attack
power, and burns enemies. You can also steer the direction of the attack to
pick up any stragglers or enemies trying to escape. An extremely powerful Ninja
Art that is well worth the gauge needed to use it.
~Haruka
Age: 18
Blood Type: AB
Hobby: Doll making
Birthday: July 20
Favorite Food: Sweetened kombu
Ninja Animal: Japanese Keelback
Weapon: Chemicals, puppet
Voice Actor: Megumi Toyoguchi
A former Third-Year Elite from Hebijo. She is the most senior member of the
Elites and the first to be recruited. An elegant queen type character with a
large sadistic streak, she gives off a both charming and terrifying aura. She
likes nothing more than teasing others and seeing them in discomfort making her
a dangerous person to lower your guard around. However she cares a lot of those
she considers her "underlings" and serves a mother like role to the rest of the
team, especially Mirai. Her rival is Hibari from Hanzo.
Fighting Style: Haruka can both be an incredibly powerful and tricky character
to use. She fights using a combination of chemicals that cause negative status
effects and her custom-buildt puppet to pummel enemies and ruin their day. Her
stats are mostly slighty above average except for her low defense, but her
moves pack quite a wallop and can cause negative status effects.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
T*
Air Combos:
S
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Haruka's puppet releases a blast in front of it causing a status
effect. The status effect caused depends on what mode Haruka is in. Flash =
Paralysis, Yang = Burn, Yin = Poison. Can hit multiple enemies and a status
effect is pretty much guaranteed making it a handy tool against bosses.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: DeathxKiss
Haruka blows a kiss sending out five hearts that track down enemies and deal
damage and a negative status effect on hit. The hearts spread out the further
they travel and can hit multiple enemies, but from the right distance all five
hearts can hit one enemy and smack them with multiple status effects. Using
this against bosses correctly can hit them with up to 5 different status
effects at once!
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Heart Vibration
Haruka's puppet goes on a rampage, pounding the ground ruthlessly with
unblockable attacks. Covers a good distance and the puppet can be controlled
during this so you can steer it into groups from a safe distance. Good for
clearing out crowds.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: The World is Mine
Haruka summons several orbs of energy which spread out around a wide area and
deal heavy damage. This attack covers a good range, deals nice damage, and is
handy for taking out groups. If locked on to a target the orbs can also pull
them in.
~Hikage
Age: 17
Blood Type: O
Hobby: None
Birthday: September 9
Favorite Food: None
Ninja Animal: Cobra
Weapon: Knives
Voice Actor: Ryoko Shiraishi
A former Third-Year Elite from Hebijo. Although a powerful fighter and the
second member to join the Elites, she lacks a lot of motivation due to not
having any emotions. Hikage says she was born without emotions and claims not
to understand them, making her hard to read. However after meeting the other
Elites and Katsuragi, she starts to show more of an interest in them and can
verbally voice the things she finds interesting or is fond of even if her
expression remains blank. Despite claiming not to understand emotions she is
surprisingly considerate of the feelings of those she considers her friends and
will try to cheer them up if something is bothering them. Her rival is
Katsuragi from Hanzo.
Fighting Style: Speed is Hikage's entire game. Her attack power is only average
and aside from her speed her other stats are quite low, but she makes up for it
with the sheer quickness of her moves and fast, multi-hitting attacks allowing
her to build gauge easily. She can't take many hits due to her low health and
defense, but she can quickly dart between enemy groups and slice them to shreds
before retreating to safety. Like Homura she has a special mode she can go in,
greatly increasing her capabilities and allowing her to cause more carnage.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS!
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SS
ST
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
SSSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SS
ST
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSSS
ST
SST
SSST
T*
Air Combos:
SS
ST
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Hikage throws several knives forward. The longer you charge it the
more knives she throws. They fan out as they travel making them capable of
hitting multiple enemies but their damage is quite low. Only really useful
against turtle enemies.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Shanking
Hikage whips out her knives and goes on a frenzy slashing anything in her path.
The range on this attack is kind of small but she can be controlled during it
allowing you to cover a better area. It also breaks guard and can poison
enemies.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Splatter
Hikage unleashes a burst of energy around her to damage and knockback enemies
before going into a beastlike mode to destroy her enemies. This puts Hikage
into an unofficial "Frantic" mode, allowing her to chain her attacks
infinitely. Like Homura's Crimson Mode, she is completely invulnerable to
damage while this mode lasts making it good for escaping a bad situation if
you're low on health. The initial burst of energy damages enemies and can even
rip clothes. Activate it in the middle of a group or near a boss and then
continue to hunt them down ruthlessly while the mode is active.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Pure Bliss
Hikage pulls out her knives again and goes berserk, slashing from multiple
angles faster than the eye can follow. This move can be aimed, is unblockable,
and covers a good distance, making it a great crowd clearing attack and it can
absoluetely devastate a boss caught in it.
~Yomi
Age: 16
Blood Type: B
Hobby: Sewing
Birthday: Feburary 10
Favorite Food: Bean Sprouts
Ninja Animal: Burrowing Ratsnake
Weapon: Broadsword, various firearms and explosives
Voice Actor: Ai Kayano
A former Second-Year Elite from Hebijo. She comes from a poor backgorund and
lived in the slums where everyday was a struggle. Because of this she harbors
hatred for people who are rich and privileged like Ikaruga, but the two girls
eventually reconcile their differences and become friends. Her favorite food is
beansprouts because of her cheap they are and can often be found munching on
them or trying to tell others of their greatness. She actually does not seem to
care for money itself as long as she has enough to get by. Though she has a
pleasant appearance and demeanor she also harbors an aggressive side that comes
out when she's angry and during battle. Her rival is Ikaruga from Hanzo.
Fighting Style: Yomi is a heavy hitter who makes up for her low speed with her
huge attack power and range. Her stats are overall above average allowing her
to fight right in the enemy's face without flinching. She can cover her slow
movement speed by dashing making her only weakness even more minor. Her moves
can also be held to charge their attack power as well.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*
S*T
S*S*S*T
S*S*S*S*T*
T*
Air Combos:
S*
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*S*S*S*S*
S*T
S*S*T
S*S*S*T
S*S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*S*T*
S*S*S*S*S*S*T*
T*
Air Combos:
S*
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
S*S*S*S*S*
S*S*S*T
S*S*S*S*T*
T
T
Air Combos:
S*
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Yomi uses the crossbow on her arm to fire off a series of shuriken.
The longer it is charged the more shuriken are fired. Spreads out as they
travel and travel a large distance so it's good for attacking enemy groups from
afar.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Sigmund
Yomi enlarged her sword before bringing it straight down in front of her for a
powerful strike. Has decent range and can actually hit beside and behind her if
enemies are close enough. Deals high damage.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Niflheim
Yomi goes Rambo, unleashing her weapons and spraying bullets, shurikens, and
explosives in all directions. The projectiles themselves do good damage but
they're spread out over a wide area so having most of them hit one target is a
difficult task. Good for groups but Sigmund is better for single enemies. The
projectiles are unblockable.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Ragnarok
Yomi spins around wildly with her sword out causing a hurrican to surround.
Covers a good range and hits all around her like other whirlwind Ninja Arts.
Yomi is stationary during this, however, so make sure you use it in a group or
close to the boss.
~Mirai
Age: 15
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Browsing the Internet
Birthday: December 28
Favorite Food: Stew
Ninja Animal: Pit Viper
Weapon: Various firearms
Voice Actor: Saori Goto
A former First-Year of Hebijo. She was bullied when she was younger which
caused her to distrust people, but after becoming a student of Hebijo she
became friends with the other Elites. As the youngest member of the team she is
also the most childish and prone to throwing tantrums when things don't work
out. She is also self-concious about her flat chest and envies those that have
large breasts. She hates being ignored and not taken seriously which caused her
to develop a fixation on Yagyu because she thinks the other girl doesn't take
her seriously. She's really into technology and can often be found browsing the
internet or playing games. Her rival is Yagyu from Hanzo.
Fighting Style: Mirai is a unique character. Unlike most of the girls who rely
on physical combat and weapons, Mirai instead uses her gun-umbrella and other
firearms to deal damage from a distance. Her defense is great but her attack
power isn't very high. Her health and endurance are low as well, but her moves
allow her to keep a good distance from her enemies without putting herself in
danger. Instead of a normal dash she has a backstep to put distance between
herself and any enemy that gets close. Her backstep has several frames of
invincibilty and is a strong tool when used right.
~Combos
(Asterisk indicates attack can be charged)
(! indicates attack can me mashed for more hits)
~Flash
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS
SSSSSS
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yang
Ground Combos:
SSS
SSSS
SSSSS!
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
SSSSST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
~Yin
Ground Combos:
SSS
SST
T*
Air Combos:
SSS
ST
SST
SSST
T
Aerial Rave:
SSSSS
ST
SST
SSST
SSSST
Breach Art: Mirai charges forward with her umbrella before releasing a blast
from the front of it, launching any enemies caught by it. Like other Breach
Arts of this style is travels a good distance and is good for closing in on
enemies.
L+Square: Secret Ninja Art 1: Valkyrie
Mirai pulls out a massive machinegun from under her skirt and fires off six
large blasts that travel in a straight line in front of her. The shots travel a
good distance and are unblockable but don't go through enemies or obstacles.
Not very good for crowds but can deal good damage on a single enemy.
L+Triangle: Secret Ninja Art 2: Wolfsschanze
Mirai reveals multiple guns from underneath her skirt before flying forward as
they all shoot wildly. Hits all around her and she can be controlled during the
attack making it good for groups.
L+O: Ultimate Ninja Art: Landkreuzer
Mirai summons several large guns and they all unload at once in front of her
for high damage. She is immobile during this but her direction can be changed
allowing her to focus the shots on different targets. If used from the right
range it can shred through a boss's life with ease. Unblockable.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Mission Guide~
"Every light casts a shadow.
Yet within the depths of shadow, there is light.
They are opposite sides of the same coin.
Neither one can survive without the other.
But they can also never work together.
Therefore, they are doomed to fight a neverending battle.
And from that endless battle comes the principle of balance.
Still they fight through the ages with their very souls.
Whirling like dancers in the fires of passion.
Sometimes, light wins.
Sometimes, shadow wins.
Yin and yang together in conflict.
As it is in the shinobi schools...
From ages past to modern times,
these schools train each generation of shinobi.
It is said that there are several shinobi schools in Japan,
but no one truly knows how many.
This dueling tradition has been passed down for generations among shinobi
schools.
A battle for the honor, and the life, of each shinobi student's school. It
began in the Warring States, and now, in the Heisei period, it still rages.
The Shinobi Battle Royale draws shinobi students of all kinds from across Japan.
Who stands to gain,
and who will lose everything?
Witness the trials of these devoted students, who push themselves beyond all
limits to become shinobi, growing stronger every day...
And to prove that for this moment...they are alive."
SPOILER WARNING
This guide is meant to cover the main missions of each school's story mode. I
won't be doing a play by play retelling of the entire plot as it's something
best experienced on your own, but I will be giving brief descriptions about the
mission that cover the general story at the time. I try to keep spoilers to a
minimum and not refer to major plot twists specifically, but they will come up
at times, especially during the mission descriptions in the later chapters.
Read at your own risk.
~Mission Rankings
Your rank at the end of a mission is decided by your combo count, damage taken,
and time it took to complete. Of these, time and combo count are the biggest
deciding factors. However a high enough combo count will count more than
anything even if you take a lot of damage or spend a lot of time on the mission.
~Rewards
Clearing certain missions rewards you with new items and clothing for the
dressing room. You will get these items regardless of rank so don't worry about
missing any. Note that even after you unlock something it must be brought from
the store before it can actually be used. There are a few exceptions to this,
but the majority of the items must be bought from the store first. Once an item
is purchased it can be used by every character, even ones from different
schools.
~Character
Your first time playing a mission you must use the character required by the
story. After clearing a mission once, however, you can go back and play it
again with any character you want. Characters have their own individual
rankings for missions.
~Shinobi Girl's Heart
These are extra missions outside of the main missions that can be played at any
time by selecting them from the mission select screen. Each story consists of 5
missions for the chosen girl, and after completing them all you'll unlock a new
piece of artwork and a new color for the character's default Shinobi outfit.
These missions for the most part are silly side stories that have no impact on
the main story and are mostly for humor and some extra character development.
They can also be used to level up if you're having difficulty with the main
story, though these missions don't have a Hard Mode option.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Hebijo Clandestine Girls' Academy~
"For each other, and for the honor of the Hebijo, let's forge a new legend
together!"
~Chapter 1
~1-01
New Hebijo's Signal
Character: Miyabi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Get ready to restore Hebijo Academy!
Begin warmups! - Miyabi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: A one-on-one battle between Miyabi and Imu to warmup for their
upcoming mission. A tutorial fight meant to get you used to fighting another
character.
Rewards:
Costumes: Hebijo Uniform (Spats), Hebijo Uniform, Miyabi's Outfit.
Music: At Hebijo Academy, Hebijo Ninja Room, Jump in the Fire
~1-02
Assemble a Team
Character: Imu only
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Why do we need five people? Miyabi and I are more than enough! - Imu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Believing that she and Miyabi are enough to track down the rogue
Hebijo Elites, Imu refuses to look for other candidates for the team. To test
her conviction, Miyabi challenges her to a duel.
Rewards:
Costumes: Imu's Outfit
~1-03
Power of Calamity
Character: Murasaki
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: My sister is withdrawn, so to speak. She has a lot of problems...-Imu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Still needing three more members for their team, Imu goes to find
her younger sister Murasaki as her powers would be a helpful asset. However,
things quickly escalate when Imu threatens Murasaki's favorite doll and the
gloomy shut-in unleashes her hidden power...
Rewards:
Costumes: Murasaki's Outfit
Music: Things Ahead, That Day-That Time...
~1-04
Der Freischutz
Character: Ryobi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: So this is Hebijo? Is there a Miyabi here? - ???
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Miyabi and Imu are suddenly approached by a pair of strange girls
who claims to have left Gessen Academy and wish to enrole in Hebijo. But before
that, they wish to test the strength of the Elites...
Rewards:
Costumes: Ryobi's Outfit
~1-05
Bullet Ballerina
Character: Ryona
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Okay, it's my turn! Please, please tease me, okay? - Ryona
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: The two girls introduce themselves as the sisters Ryobi and Ryona.
Although Ryobi lost in her fight, Miyabi is impressed by her skills. Now it's
time for Ryona to step up to the plate.
Rewards:
Costumes: Ryona's Outfit, Frilly Uniform (Red), Jersey and Spats (Red), Jacket
and Spats (Black), Naughty Apron (White), Magical Girl (Pink), Kindergarten
Smock (Blue), Military Uniform (Green), Armored Bikini (Yellow), Spandex
Unitard (Red)
Accessories: Warrior's Headgear (Blue), Magical Girl's Hairpin, Military Cap
(Green), Kindergarten Hat, Shinobi Blindfold, Sophisticated Glasses, Pacifier,
Collar (Leather), Collar (Bell), Collar (Chains)
Hair style: Pixie
Music: Interesting Story
~Chapter 2
~2-01
Live for Revenge
Character: Ryona
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Let's pay back Hanzo Academy first! I'm gonna enjoy this... - Ryona
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: With the new Hebijo Elite team formed they begin their mission of
tracking down the old Elites. In order to get leads they decide to target the
girls from Hanzo who fought with the old Hebijo Elites in the past. Eager to
get things started, Ryona focuses her sights on Hibari and Yagyu.
Rewards:
Music: Bouncing on the Beach
~2-02
Vengeance Master
Character: Ryobi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I can't stop until I accomplish my goal... - Ryobi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Ryona has defeated Hibari in combat. Sensing her friend's
distress, Yagyu goes to find out what's wrong but finds her path blocked by
Ryobi...
Rewards:
Music: None
~2-03
Tousled Hair
Character: Murasaki
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: The first mission...I'm scared...I wanna go home already... - Murasaki
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Murasaki and Imu arrive at Hanzo Academy to carry out their
mission. Although Murasaki just wants to go home, she resolves herself to fight
in order to make her sister happy. As she grapples with her urge to runaway she
is confronted by Ikaruga.
Rewards:
Music: Determination
~2-04
Price of Weakness
Character: Imu
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Katsuragi...I'll make you pay for destroying Hebijo! - Imu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: A tired Katsuragi has just survived a fight with a student of
Gessen Academy but she has little time to catch her breath. Imu corners the
Hanzo student and forces her into yet another battle for her life.
Rewards: None
~2-05
True Power
Character: Miyabi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Fighting students is child's play. The true enemy is... - Miyabi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Miyabi recalls a gruesome scene from her childood and what led her
on her pursuit for strength in the first place. Coming back to reality she
faces off with Asuka of Hanzo Academy. With a dark fire burning in her heart,
the new Hebijo leader prepares for combat.
Rewards:
Costumes: Blazer (Brown), School Uniform (Red), Winter Uniform (Green), Uniform
with Sweater (Green), French Maid (Blue), Casino Outfit (Purple), Cheerleader
(Blue), Shrine Maiden (Purple), Cheongsam (Blue), Pajamas (Pink)
Accessories: Rabbit Ears (Pink), Chinese Hair Buns (Blue), Flower Headdress
(Yellow), Masquerade Mask, Flashy Sunglasses, Backpack
~Chapter 3
~3-01
Gessen Invitation
Character: Ryobi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Ex-classmates or not, I'll shoot holes in their heads! - Ryobi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: After taking down the Hanzo Academy, the Hebijo group recieves a
letter of challenge from the Gessen Academy. Not one to run from a battle,
Miyabi happily accepts and states her intention to crush anyone in their way.
First up is Ryobi vs. the intimidating masked Murakumo.
Rewards:
Music: At Gessen Academy
~3-02
The Pride of Hebijo
Character: Imu
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Until Miyabi's wish is granted, I can't fool around! - Imu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Imu recalls a scene from her past and remembers why she's so
dedicated to supporting Miyabi. We return to the present just in time for the
next fight in the battle between Hebijo and Gessen. This time it's Imu vs.
Shiki. Not willing to listen to the Gessen girl's taunts, Imu prepares to teach
her a lesson.
Rewards: None
~3-03
Reason for Treason
Character: Ryona
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: How's Gessen these days? We haven't been in a while. - Ryona
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Next up is Ryona vs. Yozakura. Yozakura questions Ryona on why she
left Gessen and went to Hebijo, but Ryona tells her that it's a secret.
Yozakura then mentions a myserious "Ryoki", a name that sets Ryona on edge. To
make sure that Yozakura doesn't mention this person to anyone else she draws
her guns to silence the other girl....for good.
Rewards: None
~3-04
With Bebeby
Character: Murasaki
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: My dear Bebeby...It's you and me again today... - Murasaki
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: The next fight is Murasaki vs. Minori. Minori is upset at Murasaki
for stealing her "playmate" earlier and goes on to insult her by saying no one
would want to play with her anyway. Murasaki counters by saying she has Bebeby,
but Minori says that a stuffed doll doesn't count as a person. This causes
Murasaki to get angry that her only friend is being denied and a dark aura
begins to cover her. As she prepares to battle, she recalls a scene of when she
was younger and how large the rift between her and her sister is...
Rewards: None
~3-05
Black Fire, White Ice
Character: Miyabi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Now for the main event. No good shinobi can take me! - Miyabi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: The battle between Hebijo and Gessen reaches a climax as Miyabi
faces off against Yumi. The Gessen Elite cooly faces down the Hebijo Elite, but
Miyabi tells her that it's not confidence that drives her...rather it's her
desire to fulfull her goals that keeps her going. Yumi states that the two of
them are alike in that sense but Miyabi clearly doesn't agree. The one who
reaches their goal will be the winner of the next battle!
Rewards:
Costumes: Hebijo Uniform (Miyabi), Hebijo Uniform (Murasaki), Hebijo Uniform
(Imu), Hebijo Uniform (Ryobi), Hebijo Uniform (Ryona)
Accessories: Headphones, Sun Hat, Tengu Mask, Beard, Dangling Lingerie
Music: Strained Strings
~Chapter 4
~4-01
Supply and Demand
Character: Ryobi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Finally, time to turn those renegades into Swiss cheese! - Ryobi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Both Hanzo and Gessen have fallen to the new Hebijo but there is
little time to rest. The former Elites of Hebijo have been found and it's time
to hunt them down and restore the honor of the academy. Ryobi quickly finds
Mirai, her assigned target, and the two have a heated argument as they compare
their (lack of) breasts. It doesn't take long for the guns to come out as the
two start their duel.
Rewards: Ryobi Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
Music: The Path of Challenges
~4-02
As It Is
Character: Ryona
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: It's too late to go back...I will never ever forgive them... - Ryona
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Ryona is feeling unusually antsy causing Miyabi to give her some
words of encouragement. Instead of being grateful, however, Ryona sadly
realizes that it's too late to try and stop things. A flashback reveals more
about Ryona and Ryobi's past and their reason for transferring to Hebijo
finally comes to light. Back in the present, Ryona confront Hikage. The former
Hebijo Elite fails to show any reaction towards her assassin's strange
personality but agrees to feign enthusiasm if it means they can just get on
with things.
Rewards: Ryona Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
Art: Memories of Ryoki
~4-03
The Bond
Character: Murasaki
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Do people ever really 'bond' with each other? I don't... - Murasaki
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: As Murasaki faces off with Yomi the two have a brief discussion
about frienship. Yomi argue that even if two people come from different
backgrounds they are capable of forming a strong bond and becomes precious
friends. Even after Ikaruga drags her injured body out to warn Yomi, Murasaki
is still unconvinced that these bonds exist. Afterall...she's always been
alone. To prove how strong their bond is, Yomi promises to avenge Ikaruga by
defeating Murasaki. But the new Hebijo Elite won't go down that easily.
Rewards: Murasaki Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~4-04
Wishes and Pride
Character: Imu
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: One more step, Miyabi. We're almost there... - Imu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: As Imu faces Haruka she is initially caught off guard by the
former Hebijo Elite's usual teasing. Imu declares that if Haruka won't get
serious then she should just step aside so she can go directly after Homura.
Haruka says that she can't allow that because Haruka is their leader and a dear
friend, and Imu counters by saying that she's fighting for her leader and dear
friend as well. For the honor of their leading ladies, the two throw down.
Rewards: Imu Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~4-05
The Last Word
Character: Miyabi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: We'll regain our pride as Hebijo now! Here I come, Homura...! - Miyabi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Before Miyabi can face Homura she is confronted by Suzune who
questions her about her true goal...To become a powerful shinobi and defeat
Yoma, evil creatures born from the blood spilt during battles between shinobi.
Suzune warns Miyabi that fighting Yoma is not an easy task, even for Elite
shinobi, and if she wishes to defeat them she'll need something more than
power. The Hebijo teacher tells Miyabi that what that "something" is she'll
have to figure out for herself, and then leaves with those mysterious words
causing Miyabi to ponder them. But at the moment there are other issues at
hand. Homura is the last one remaining of the former Hebijo Elites and one she
falls then Miyabi's group will have accomplished their mission. Homura is
shocked to find out that the Hanzo girls were defeated so easily as Miyabi
mocks her. Burning with rage, Homura draws her swords to fight for the sake of
her friends. With the last obstacle between her and her goal in sight, Miyabi
faces the former Hebijo Elite with her own dark fire.
Rewards: Miyabi Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
Costumes: Frilly Uniform (Green), Jersey and Spats (Purple), Jacket and Spats
(Gray), Naughty Apron (Pink), Magical Girl (Orange), Kingergarten Smock (Pink),
Military Uniform (Blue), Armored Bikini (Blue), Spandex Unitard (Black)
Accessories: Warrior's Headgear (Yellow), Military Cap (Blue), Wooden Doll
~Chapter 5
~5-01
Wheels Coming Off
Character: Ryona
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: You can't turn back the clock, even if the clock is wrong... - Ryona
Time Limit: 10 Minutes
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: With the other school defeated and the rogue Elites destroyed, it
seems Hebijo Academy is back on the path to restoring its reputation and honor.
But things are far from over. Ryobi and Ryona have some unfinished business to
take care of with Miyabi and are determined to carry out their goal. Suzune
confronts the pair and tries to dissuade them from their intentions by
revealing information that shocks the pair. Ryobi, however, doesn't want to
believe her and is determined to do what she came to Hebijo for in the first
place. Ryona seems to be having second thoughts but when she's confronted by
Murasaki who states she knows her true intentions, the two have no choice but
to fight. Both girls are fighting to protect their dear sisters who they love
more than anything, and the curtain raises on a somber battle...
Rewards: None
~5-02
Point of No Return
Character: Ryobi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I can't change my ways, but I can pull a trigger... - Ryobi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: After all these years Ryobi's revenge is finally in her grasp. She
aims a shot to take out the target of her hatred, but Murasaki suddenly throws
herself in the way of the bullet to protect Miyabi and Imu. A critically
injured Murasaki tells Imu that she's the best sister she ever had and thanks
her for bringing her out of her room so she could see the sky. As Imu
desperately calls her sister's name, Ryobi reveals herself and taunts the other
girl, causing Imu to go into a berserk fury. There's no turning back now as
Ryobi continues on her quest for revenge...
Rewards:
Art: Trigger of Vengeance
~5-03
No More Vengeance
Character: Imu
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I've been so jealous of you, Murasaki...Please forgive me... - Imu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Ryobi and Ryona reunite to prepare to finally take down Miyabi.
Before they can, however, they are confronted by a berserk Imu. It seems she
has finally awakened the latent power inside of her and can now make use of the
Root of Calamity like her sister. Near crazy with grief and rage, the reborn
Imu faces down the sisters to make them pay for their betrayal.
Advice: I generally don't give advice because most of the missions are pretty
simple, but this one deserves special mention. Here you'll be fighting both
Ryobi and Ryona at the same time. This mission can be difficult even on normal
due to having to deal with two boss characters. Along with that, Imu's defense
and health aren't exactly that great and the two can easily shave down her
health quickly if you're not careful. You'll want to take out Ryona first
because she can freeze you which can prove fatal in a battle like this. Make
use of Imu's quick dash for hit and run tactics to whittle Ryona down and don't
be afraid to abuse your Ninja Arts to stack on the damage. Imu's second Ninja
Art works especially well if you can manage to get both with it. If possible
try not to let them both Shinobi Transform at the same time or else you'll be
dealing with them using their Ninja Arts as well. Once one of the sisters fall
it becomes an average battle against a single boss after that, so use your
standard tactics from there. On another note, Imu is surrounded by a purple
aura in this battle signifying her having awakened her Root of Calamity power,
but it doesn't actually grant you any boosts during combat.
Rewards: None
~5-04
What Shinobi Need
Character: Miyabi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: You've done so much for me, Imu. Time for me to thank you. - Miyabi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Imu has taken down Ryobi and Ryona but the power of her Root of
Calamity proves to be too much to handle and drives her berserk. Miyabi arrives
on the scene to find her friend blindly attacking anyone who approaches,
including herself. Suzune shows up to tell Miyabi to fall back, warning her
that Imu's power is on the level of a Yoma. But Miyabi refuses to back down.
Recalling how Imu saved her and supported her back then, she promises to bring
her friend back to her senses and be the one that saves Imu this time! Suzune
asks if Miyabi realizes now what it is a shinobi needs to truly be strong, and
Miyabi says she does as she prepares to save her friend from the power
consuming her...
Rewards:
Art: Hebijo Girls, Bonds of Friendship
Music: Proof of Strength, Resolution of Blooms (Instrumental), Resolution of
Blooms, Moonlight
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Gessen Girls' Academy~
"This story I weave is about our own fight to protect the good int he world.
About a lifelong struggle against the darkness, in the name of a better
tomorrow."
~Chapter 1
~1-01
Enjoy Life
Character: Minori
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: We can still squeeze a little play time in, right? - Minori
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: The curtain opens on the story for the Gessen Girls' Academy.
After suffering a humiliating encounter with none other than the infamous
Hanzo, the Elites of Gessen are left upset and furious over the old man's
antics. But an oppurtunity for revenge presents itself through the Shinobi
Battle Royale. In order to get back at Hanzo, Yumi decides to target the
Academy named after him where his granddaughter, Asuka, is part of the Elites.
The loser of the Shinobi Battle Royale faces the ultimate disgrace and has
their school burned down, so high stakes are on the line. In order to make sure
that her team is taking the upcoming battle seriously, Yumi has them begin
their training. First up is Minori and Shiki. Both girls are quick to disregard
the training in order to sneak out and have fun but Yumi is having none of that
on her watch. Realizing how serious this is, Minori finally fires herself up to
prepare for the Battle Royale.
Rewards:
Costumes: Gessen Uniform, Minori's Outfit
Music: Snowy Mountain Climb, Gessen Ninja Room
~1-02
Spartan Cleaning
Character: Yozakura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Kid or not, you slack on cleanup duty, you get punished! - Yozakura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Fed up with Minori constantly leaving her toys around and forcing
her to clean up after her, Yozakura has finally had enough. If Minori won't
grow up and start acting responsible, then Yozakura resolves to teach her a
lesson right now!
Rewards:
Costumes: Yozakura's Outfit
~1-03
Mask of the South
Character: Murakumo
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Secret Ninja Art! Nanto Mosatsuken! You're already done. - Murakumo
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Murakumo is busy working on a new manga series she's drawing.
She's on a roll as she gets into a good pace, but when she comes to the big
action scene she's at a loss on how to draw it and make it look good. She
decides to ask Shiki who is meditating in a nearby room for help. Shiki is glad
to help her friend and Murakumo suggests that they actually have a sparring
match to help her get a good feel for how a fight scene should go. Happy to
help, Shiki quickly gets into character of the Evil Shinobi so Murakumo has to
step into the role of the hero.
Rewards:
Costumes: Murakumo's Outfit
~1-04
Evil Eating Good
Character: Yumi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I must destroy evil before any trace of it can spread. - Yumi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: While preparing dinner, Yumi seems to have something on her mind.
She's so caught in her thoughts that she doesn't even notice she's cutting a
sponge instead of tofu until Yozakura points it out. It seems that Yumi is
thinking about their grandfather, Kurokage, who adopted them after each of the
girls' real parents died. He raised them to be good shinobi but has gotten weak
and sick in his old age. This caused Yumi and the others to vow to carry on his
dream of eliminating all evil of the world so it will finally be at peace. In
order to reaffirm her convictions, Yumi requests a sparring match with Yozakura.
Rewards:
Costumes: Yumi's Outfit
Hairstyle: Double Buns
~Chapter 2
~2-01
Maturity Contest
Character: Minori
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I'm so mature, I can play shinobi now! - Minori
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: The Shinobi Battle Royale between Gessen and Hanzo begins! The
Gessen girls go to scope out the place and issue the challenge. As Yumi
confronts Asuka, however, Hanzo taunts her from the shadows which causes the
Gessen Elite to lose her temper and decide to start the battle right then and
there. First up is Minori vs. Hibari. The two argue over who the most mature is
between the two of them and decide to settle it the mature way...with a fight!
Rewards: None
~2-02
Devil's Eye
Character: Shiki
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: So this girl I'm gonna fight, like, how does she accessorize? - Shiki
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: While practicing her meditation and reciting the Heart Sutra,
Shiki recalls some of her past and how she first met Kurokage. At one point she
was a spoiled rich girl, but after losing her parents she was overcome with
grief and anger, lashing out at the other girl's Kurokage had taken it. It was
through his kindness and teachings that she learned to control her emotions and
become a powerful shinobi. Forever grateful to the legendary shinobi for taking
her in, she seeks to help him realize his dream of eliminating all evil from
the world with the other Gessen Elites. Back to the present, the Shinobi Battle
Royale contiues. This time it's Shiki vs. Yagyu. Shiki finds Yagyu's eyepatch,
like, totally cute and wants to have it, but the Hanzo Elite isn't giving it up
without a fight. So be it!
Rewards:
Costumes: Shiki's Outfit
Art: Face Kurokage
~2-03
Masked Princess
Character: Murakumo
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: A child of the Houou Organization...What a headache. - Murakumo
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Murakumo faces down Ikaruga but it seems this isn't the first them
they've met. Ikaruga recognizes the Gessen Elite's mask from a company ball
that was thrown some time ago. It turns out that Murakumo was the daughter of
another wealthy family known as the Tairo Oraganization. She made quite a
spectacle of herself at the ball and wants to forget it, denying that it was
her, but there aren't many people who go around wearing ogre masks. Ikaruga
tells her that if she won't come clean and admit it was her then she'll tear
her mask off to confirmt it herself. Of course Murakumo isn't having any of
that, and the battle begins.
Rewards: None
~2-04
Supreme Pleasure
Character: Yozakura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I'll punish those filthy minded Hanzo shinobi! - Yozakura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: It's fist vs. feet in our next match. Yozakura runs into Katsuragi
who comes out with her intention to sexually harrass the Gessen Elite as she is
prone do doing to just about anyone with breasts. Yozakura unsurpisingly takes
offense to this and says she's going to teach the Hanzo student a lesson about
shame. Before that, however, we're greeted to a glimpse of Yozakura's past. She
came from a large family and is the oldest of 12 brothers and sister. When
their parents died on a mission the family was split up but Yozakura ran before
any of her relatives could take her. It was then that she was found by Kurokage
who promised to give her the power to protect her sibilings. She fights
followed him with the hopes of one day reuniting with her family and becoming
strong enough to protect them with her own hands.
Rewards:
Art: Yozakura's Big Family
~2-05
Shinobi in Conflict
Character: Yumi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: No true good shinobi can ever accept evil! - Yumi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Yumi calls the day when she first met her grandfather, Kurokage,
after the death of her parents. The legendary shinobi began to harshly train
her in the ways of the shinobi, and although she learned and grew quickly, her
grandfather told her that there was more to power than just being strong. While
Yumi believed that having power was enough to do anything, Kurokage solemnly
tells her that there is more to it then that and for the sake of not ending up
like him, she'd need to understand first. His teachings left a deep impression
on her which is why she's so determined to carry out his goal of eliminating
all evil...and those who consort with evil as well. Yumi sees Asuka's
friendship with Homura unforgivable since the former Hebijo used to be an evil
shinobi. Asuka argues that good and evil aren't as black and white as Yumi sees
them, but the Gessen Elite is having none of it. Their grandfathers were once
rivals, but that's not the only reason why Yumi wishes to fight Asuka. If Hanzo
wishes to associate with evil...then they will be destroyed like evil.
Rewards: None
~Chapter 3
~3-01
Good and Evil
Character: Murakumo
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Evil exists, and it shouldn't exist. End of story. - Murakumo
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Before the mission begins, we're given a scene of Kurokage
thinking back on his life. About how he became a renegade to pursue his goal to
eliminate evil from the world. How he came to be hunted by both good and evil
shinobi alike. And how he came to take in the five Gessen Elites and train
them, growing to love them like his own children. Suddenly struck by an
incurable disease and knowing his life is ticking away he finds that he no
longer holds hatred in his heart that makes him think of nothing other than
destroying evil. Instead, he expresses his wishes for the girls under his care
and what he hopes for them in the future. To him, they are his greatest
treasures and the light that chases away the darkness in his heart. Back to
reality, Yumi arrives at Hebijo Academy to issue a challenge for another
Shinobi Battle Royale. Miyabi eagerly accepts and calls Ryobi to step forward
and take care of Yumi, but Murakumo intercepts her. Calling her a traitor for
abandoning Gessen, Murakumo states that the only option for someone that walks
the path of evil is to be destroyed. Refusing to listen to any of Ryobi's
words, the Gessen Elite draws her sinister cleaver and prepares to enact her
own justice.
Rewards:
Art: Gessen Girls
Music: Shop District Rampage
~3-02
Only Skin Deep
Character: Shiki
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: People are, like, so judgmental. It's douchey. - Shiki
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: The second battle is Shiki vs. Imu. Imu is quick to write Shiki
off as a an airheaded bimbo as most people who don't know her are prone to do.
Shiki tells the other girl not to judge people by their appearances, but Imu
remains unconvinced. Going further Shiki asks what Imu REALLY knows about her,
but before the Hebijo girl can come up with an answer, Shiki says she knows
exactly what Imu is; Evil. And that means that nothing else matters, not what
she likes or what her hobbies. If she's evil then the only thing waiting for
her is a merciless defeat.
Rewards: None
~3-03
Is Evil Bad?
Character: Yozakura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Evil's evil. You can't reason with it! - Yozakura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Yozakura and Ryona square off next. Ryona initially reacts happily
to Yozakura's scolding, but when the Gessen girl asks her why she became an
evil shinobi, Ryona seems confused. Why is evil bad? Why do good and evil have
to fight? The surprisingly deep questions catch Yozakura off guard and she's at
a loss for words for a moment. Unable to come up with a decent response, the
Gessen girl merely loses her temper and says that evil is bad and bad is evil
and that's that, showing that she's just as single-minded about her views as
her fellow Elites.
Rewards: None
~3-04
Place to Return
Character: Minori
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: How do evil shinobi live? Does anyone know? - Minori
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Minori dreams about the happy times she used to spend training
with Kurokage. They would play "tag" and she would chase him all around the
forest until the crows began to caw and it got dark. She has that dream a lot
as it was the time when she was the happiest, but after Kurokage got sick they
couldn't play anymore. This made her sad, but she's that by finding a new
playmate and being happy again, it would make Kurokage happy as well! So for
her next playmate she sets her sights on Murasaki. Murasaki wants nothing more
than to go home...that is, until Minori threatens Bebeby. Minori changes her
mind and decides she wants to play pro-wrestling instead and the bell rings on
a new match.
Rewards:
Art: Chasing Grandpa
~3-05
The Path of Good
Character: Yumi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I will advance the cause of good by destroying evil! - Yumi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: It's time for the final showdown between Gessen and Hebijo in the
Shinobi Battle Royale. Yumi and Miyabi face off as the leaders of their
respective teams. The two waste little words. Miyabi is an evil shinobi, and
it's Yumi's mission to destroy all evil. Nothing more needs to be said.
Rewards:
Costumes: Gessen Uniform (Yumi), Gessen Uniform (Murakumo), Gessen Uniform
(Yozakura), Gessen Unform (Shiki), Gessen Uniform (Minori)
~Chapter 4
~4-01
Secret Bibliophile
Character: Shiki
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I'll read anything you give me. Books, comics, magazines... - Shiki
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Kurokage once again thinks back to the past. About a man who was
once his greatest rival...and his best friend. He's speaking of none other than
Hanzo, the legendary good shinobi. At one point the two walked the same path
but their differing views on evil caused them to go seperate ways. While
Kurokage became a renegade because of his mission, Hanzo was praised and became
famous as a good shinobi. Before they parted ways Hanzo told Kurokage that
everyone has a bit of evil in them, and wanting to eliminate all evil is
perhaps evil in itself. Back then Kurokage didn't understand what he meant, but
after taking in Yumi and the others he began to see what his old friend was
talking about. Too late did he realize that his grudge and hatred was being
transfered to his beloved granddaughters who were on the way to heading down
the same path he did. With no other options he pleads for the only person he
can count on to help them and show them the right path...Hanzo. Back in the
present, Yumi and the Gessen girls have tracked down Homura's squad who have
been hiding in a cave after becoming renegades. Though they aren't an official
school anymore, Yumi can't forgive the fact that they were once evil and
therefore need to be eliminated. Mirai volunteers to fight Shiki and is
surprised to find that the girl is apparently an avid reader. Once more Shiki
brings up not judging people by their looks but still manages to get on Mirai's
nerves due to her way of speaking. The two prepare to fight, though Shiki says
that if she wins then Mirai has the let her read the novel she's been working
on.
Rewards: Shiki Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~4-02
Who Wants to Play?
Character: Minori
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Anyone wanna play shinobi with me? Come on! - Minori
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Minori is playing a game of tag with Hikage. That is, until she
realizes that they're supposed to be fighting. However Minori feels sad because
she wants to keep playing with Hikage instead of fighting her. Hikage suggests
that in that case, they can just keep playing after they're done fighting,
causing Minori to get happy again.
Rewards: Minori Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~4-03
Small World
Character: Murakumo
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: No matter where she's from, she's evil. We must fight - Murakumo
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Murakumo recalls her past and why she started wearing a mask. It
started when she was a child. After the news of her parent's deaths she became
so withdrawn that all she could do was hide her face. But she had a friend back
then he stayed with her through all that. One that would tape bags of old bean
sprout packages together to make a mask just so they could be the same.
Murakumo left that friend behind when she was adopted by Kurokage and didn't
even have a chance to say goodbye. As fate would have it, that same friend
stands in front of her now...but this time as an evil shinobi...
Rewards: Murakumo Ultimate Ninja Art unlocked
Art: Hometown Friends
~4-04
Free Spirit
Character: Yozakura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I'll get my family back! I have no time to waste! - Yozakura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Yozakura seems to attract all the perverts, as this times she's
faced against Haruka. Haruka is more interested if Yozakura is wearing anything
under her kimono but the Gessen girl refuses to answer such a perverted
question. This leaves Haruka with no choice but to rip it off and see for
herself and no way is Yozakura going to stand for that.
Rewards: Yozakura Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~4-05
Light in the Dark
Character: Yumi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Good and evil can never be friends! I'll prove it! - Yumi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Yumi faces off against Homura, citing her as a source of evil that
corrupts good, like she did to Asuka. Homura counters by saying that if she
affected Asuka, then Asuka affected her as well. They may have once been
enemies, but through fighting each other they came to understand one another
despite the different paths they followed. Homura says that Asuka is her
strongest friend, which leaves Yumi baffled. Good and evil being friends...such
a thing can't actually happen, right? Homura says that if Yumi fights Asuka
again she'll come to understand as well, but before that she has to go through
her.
Rewards: Yumi Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~Chapter 5
~5-01
True Adult
Character: Minori
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I wanna be a grown up- Minori
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Gessen returns to Hanzo academy to finish what they started
earlier. But this time they aren't there merely to burn down their school. No,
the girls of Gessen have realized something through their battles with the
other schools; Light and Dark aren't as simple as they first thought, nor are
good and evil. This time they're fighting to understand that good and evil are
just labels, and evil or not, other shinobi are people just like them. First up
is Minori vs. Hibari. The two remember their promise from before to find out
what it means to really be grown up. Both are still unsure of the answers they
thought of, but maybe after fighting they'll be able to tell for sure.
Rewards: None
~5-02
What I Really Want
Character: Shiki
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: What I want is...ummm... - Shiki
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Shiki confronts Yagyu again about her eyepatch and what's hidden
underneath it, but Yagyu's answer surprises her. Knowing the truth behind
Yagyu's eyepatch now she apologizes for trying to steal it earlier. Now,
however, she expresses the desire to fight Yagyu earnestly and fully to decide
who is the better shinobi. Shiki says that she respects Yagyu's strength and
character, but she cannot fail here. Why? Because Master Kurokage would have
wanted her to succeed. The two put aside their differences and prepare to fight
with all their heart and soul to decide the best.
Rewards: None
~5-03
To Understand
Character: Yozakura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Living freely, huh? Can't do that right now... - Yozakura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Yozakura faces Katsuragi again, but this time the Hanzo girl's
perverted teasing doesn't seem to bother her as much. At one point Yozakura
thought of her as nothing more than a shameless pervert, but through her
previous battles she has come to realize that Katsuragi's groping is just her
way of living freely. Even if she doesn't agree with it, she can see things
from her point of view. On much better terms this time the two decide to start
their battle.
Rewards: None
~5-04
For Friends
Character: Murakumo
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Why would good shinobi fight for evil shinobi...? - Murakumo
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Murakumo reveals to Ikaruga that her childhood friend is none
other than Yomi. Ikaruga is surprised, but asks if that's the case then surely
Murakumo would want to stop the redevelopment of the slums as well. Murakumo,
however, says that that is an entirely different matter. Yomi is still an evil
shinobi and the two of them must still do battle. If Ikaruga wishes to request
something of her than she must defeat her in battle first. Ikaruga resolves
herself to do just that, and Murakumo approvingly comments that she draws her
blade to fight for others.
Rewards: None
~5-05
Flirting with Evil
Character: Yumi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Good, evil, light, darkness...The battle will bring out the truth. -
Yumi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: It's time for the final showdown between Yumi and Asuka. Asuka
says that she won't lose this time, not after training with Homura. Yumi tells
her that at one point that would have bothered her, but through her other
battles she has come to realize something. Good or evil, shinobi are still
shinobi. At one time she couldn't even begin to understand good and evil being
friends, but now...She's starting to see things differently. Asuka asks if the
concept is something she can accept, but Yumi says she doesn't know yet. For
better or for worse, their next fight will decide things, and maybe allow Yumi
to come to terms with her feelings regarding light and darkness.
Note: This is a two part battle. After defeating Asuka the first time you'll be
thrown into another fight with her immediately. Your stats from the first fight
carry over to the second fight, including the mode you were in when you
finished the first fight. Be careful going into the second fight with low
health as Asuka is even more aggressive this time and starts in her base state
again, meaning she can Shinobi Transform to regain her health during the fight.
Rewards:
Art: Reconciliation
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Hanzo National Academy~
"Who cares? We're all shinobi here!"
~Chapter 1
~1-01
Basic Training
Character: Asuka
Goal: Destory all enemies!
Details: These are new basic training dummies. Keep your guard up. - Kiriya
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: It's back to the basics! Six months after their struggle against
the girls of the Hebijo Academy, Asuka and the crew have continued to train
dilligently everyday to prepare for their lives as true shinobi once they
graduate. But in Master Kiriya's words, even though they can be considered
advance already, a true shinobi never neglects their training. Asuka is eager
to get started even though it's just a basic exercise against some training
dummies.
Rewards:
Costumes: Hanzo Uniform (Scarf), Hanzo Uniform, Open Hanzo Uniform, Asuka's
Outfit
Music: Hanzo Ninja Room
~1-02
Sparring with Hibari
Character: Yagyu
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I should let Hibari know she's been snacking too much. - Yagyu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Master Kiriya's words have gotten to Yagyu and she wants to spar
with Hibari to make sure their skills remain up to par. Hibari is against it at
first as Yagyu tells her to come at her with the intent to kill, and the gentle
Hibari certainly can't do that. But they still need to train...so to tempt her,
Yagyu says that if Hibari wins she'll treat her to all the sweets she wants.
That's enough to get the other girl fired up and ready to go.
Rewards:
Costumes: Yagyu's Outfit
~1-03
3rd-Year Student
Character: Katsuragi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Test soon. Less thinking, more training! - Katsuragi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Katsuragi and Ikaruga muse briefly about the last three years and
their training, noting that once they graduate they may not be able to see each
other as much. To prepare for their final exams coming up, the two decide to
spar with each other for old time's sake.
Rewards:
Costumes: Katsuragi's Outfit
~1-04
The End of Peace
Character: Ikaruga
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: It's been too quiet lately... - Ikaruga
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Ikaruga is having trouble relaxing before her final exam. She
keeps running the exercise in her head but it always end in failure. As if to
make things worse she's suddenly visited by an unexpected person...her older
brother, Murasame. At one point Murasame was meant to wield the sword Ikaruga
carries and become the heir to the family, but when it became clear his skills
as a shinobi were lacking, his parents adopted Ikaruga and raised her as the
successor instead. Since then he has been filled with resentment and hate
towards his younger sister for stealing his dream and it looks like he's come
to get his revenge...or so it seems. After a heartfelt speech Ikaruga realizes
that her brother came to cheer her on and not resent her anymore. The
revelation is enough to make her forget any doubts she has about herself and
she becomes determined to graduate not only for herself, but to carry on her
brother's dream in his steed. She and the others are interrupted, however, by
the arrival of the girls from the Gessen Academy and their intent to start a
Shinobi Battle Royale with them. They leave until next time, except for
Murakumo who stays behind to challenge Ikaruga. It appears the masked girl
knows he from somewhere, but she won't say where, leaving Ikaruga no choice but
to fight.
Rewards:
Costumes: Ikaruga's Outfit
Art: Murasame and Ikaruga
~1-05
Secret of Her Eyes
Character: Hibari
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I want the power to protect everyone too... - Hibari
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Kiriya takes some time to explain the Shinobi Battle Royale in
more detail. Not only will the losers have their school burned down, but they
can also never train to be shinobi again ever. Understandably this sets the
girls on edge but once the challenge has been issues there's no denying it.
Hibari is feeling nervous and doesn't think she has gotten strong enough to be
a help to everyone...which in turn leads to her unknowingly activating a Secret
Ninja Art that causes everyone to attack each other. The only way to dispel it
is by defeating them, so Hibari has no choice but to fight her friends and snap
them back to normal.
Advice: You'll be fighting the other girls in pairs. First Ikaruga and
Katsuragi and then Asuka and Yagyu. Try to lure them away from each other so
you can take on one at a time and not get double-teamed and overwhelmed. It's
best to focus on one so both don't end up transforming at the same time if you
can't kill them fast enough.
Rewards:
Costumes: Hibari's Outfit
Hairstyle: Pigtails
~Chapter 2
~2-01
Shinobi Resolve
Character: Katsuragi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I must win this battle for my father and mother! - Katsuragi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Before the Shinobi Battle Royal starts, Katsuragi goes to check on
her parents. At one point they were both high ranking shinobi, but after
failing a mission they decided to run away and go into hiding instead of taking
their own lives. They confront their daughter much to her surprise and they
tell her the real reason why they failed their mission and went into hiding.
Their reunion is cut short, however, by the arrival of several shinobi that
have finally tracked down the fugitive pair and are taking them into custody.
Katsuragi pleads with the leader, saying that if she wins the Shinobi Battle
Royale if they'll spare her parents. The leader tells her to win first and then
they'll think about it, but if she fails...then her parents will recieve their
punishment. As if things weren't bad enough, not Katsuragi really can't lose.
Her fight is against Yozakura of Gessen. They argue about the differences
between kicking and punching for a brief moment before deciding to let their
actions speak for themselves.
Rewards:
Art: Katsuragi and Choco
~2-02
Play Shinobi
Character: Hibari
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I'm scared...Who is my opponent...? - Hibari
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Next up is Hibari vs. Minori. Hibari is confused by Minori's
childish antics and it even seems the other girl forgot they were supposed to
be fighting. That is until Hibari brings it up. Minori still seems to think
that this whole thing is a game, but her desire to win is quite serious and the
two begin their battle.
Rewards: None
~2-03
Hyper Girl
Character: Yagyu
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: No matter who I face, I'll show no mercy! - Yagyu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Yagyu vs. Shiki is the next fight. Yagyu is caught off guard by
Shiki's flippant attitude and vapid speech and just wants to get the fight
started. Shiki is intrigued by the other girl's eyepatch though and think it's,
like, MEGA-cute. She wants it as a reward if she wins, but Yagyu is determined
not to let that happen.
Rewards: None
~2-04
Princess of Duality
Character: Ikaruga
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Why is Tairo Corporation's daughter mixed up in this? - Ikaruga
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Ikaruga and Murakumo face off again to finish their business from
earlier. Ikaruga is curious as to why the daughter of the Tairo Corporation is
here and targeting her but the masked Gessen girl isn't going to answer easily.
In that case, they'll have to settle things the old fashioned way.
Rewards: None
~2-05
The Battle Begins
Character: Asuka
Goal: Destroy all enemies!
Details: I have to protect everyone...I can't be defeated! - Asuka
Time Limit: 3 Minutes
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: The others have managed to survive their battle, but only barely.
It seems like the Gessen girls weren't being serious at all and only testing
them, showing how strong they really are. Asuka is worried about her friends
but before she can help them she is confronted by Yumi who won't let her
retreat. Yumi says that Asuka isn't even worth fighting and that her
subordinates will be more than enough for the weak shinobi, adding insult to
injury.
Rewards: None
~Chapter 3
~3-01
Target: Gessen
Character: Asuka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: We survived Gessen, but our number's up now, huh? - Asuka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: With the others too injured to fight it's up to Asuka to lead the
counterattack on Gessen alone. Kiriya warns her that it will be tough, but
Asuka argues that she can at least buy time for the others to recover. Kiriya
is impressed with his student but makes her promise one thing; She must come
back alive. With that in mind Asuka heads to Gessen Academy alone. She is
stopped by Shiki who is also impressed by her bravery, but since this is a
battle between shinobi then she has no choice but to kill her. The Hanzo
student draws her blades as she prepares to fight for her friends.
Rewards: None
~3-02
At Any Cost
Character: Asuka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: What happens to Hanzo Academy if I lose here? - Asuka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Asuka barely survives her fight with Shiki. Or rather, Shiki gets
bored because of Asuka's sloppy performance and decides to spare her out of
pity. Not considering Asuka a threat, the Gessen girl decides to go take care
of her own business allowing Asuka to advance deeper into the Gessen Academy.
This time she is confronted by Murakumo who upon seeing Asuka's pitiful state
tells her that this futile struggle will only bring shame upon the name of
shinobi. But Asuka can't stop here. Tired and injured, she has no choice but to
press on.
Rewards: None
~3-03
New Forces Arrive
Character: Katsuragi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Ooh, fresh meat! - Katsuragi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: The others manage to recover in time and save Asuka before she can
meet her dumb. They quickly retreat from Gessen to take some time to rest their
weary bodies and heal. In that time a pep talk from Asuka's grandfather, the
legendary shinobi Hanzo, helps lift their spirits even more and they resolve
themselves to not give up. But a new force stands in their way. The new Elites
from the rebuilt Hebijo Academy issue a challenge for another Shinobi Battle
Royale, giving the girls no time to rest. Imu is eager to fight Katsuragi to
show her that just because she beat a weakling doesn't mean she's strong.
Katsuragi isn't too happy about her badmouthing Hikage like that, but if it's a
fight she wants then bring it on.
Rewards: None
~3-04
Vs. New Hebijo
Character: Asuka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: The new Hebijo...I wish we didn't have to hurt each other. - Asuka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Miyabi confronts Asuka, but instead of a one-on-one duel Ryobi and
Ryona are tired of waiting around and want to join in too. Asuka is curious
about the strange personalities of the twins, but Miyabi says it doesn't
matter. They're enemies and that's all she needs to know. Asuka argues that
before you can fight someone you must understand them, but Miyabi disagree.
What reason is there to understand someone before you kill them? Asuka doesn't
agree with that way of thinking but has no choice but to fight as the three
girls close in.
Advice: In this battle you will be fighting three bosses at once. Miyabi,
Ryobi, and Ryona. This can be a very difficult fight especially on Hard Mode.
Miyabi hits hard and fast, Ryobi can blast away at you from a distance with her
quick attacks, and Ryona can freeze you. If they all gang up on you it can lead
to a quick defeat. Try to draw one of them away from the others and take care
of them quickly. Miyabi and Ryona will most likely try to rush you down first
while Ryobi tends to keep her distance. Asuka's Full Bloom Ninja Art is good
for laying the hurt on the girls, especially if you can catch more than one at
once. As usual try not to let all three transform at the same time as you don't
want to deal with their Ninja Arts on top of everything else. This is a tough
battle and there's no shame in using hit and run tactics instead of trying to
face all three head on. My advice is to take out Miyabi first since she deals
the most damage, and then Ryona to avoid having to deal with being frozen.
After that Ryobi goes down pretty easily alone.
Rewards:
Costumes: Hanzo Uniform (Asuka), Hanzo Uniform (Ikaruga), Hanzo Uniform
(Katsuragi), Hanzo Uniform (Yagyu), Hanzo Uniform (Hibari)
~Chapter 4
~4-01
The Ultimate Secret
Character: Ikaruga
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Time for a whole new lesson. - Kiriya
Time Limit: 5 Minutes
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: The Hanzo girls need to prepare for their rematch against Gessen,
but as they are now Kiriya isn't sure if they're up for it. To remedy this he
asks Homura and her group to help train the girls. We also learn a bit more
about Kiriya's past and the one thing he regrets the most. However, to make
sure something like that never happens again is the reason why he's asking
Homura's group for help. If the Hanzo girls are going to stand a chance against
Gessen, they must first unlock their true potential and master the Ultimate
Hidden Ninja Arts. But to do so requires a battle against an opposing force. In
other words, light vs. dark. Yin vs. Yang. Since the Hanzo girls are good
shinobi and Homura's group are technically still evil shinobi, the reason
Kiriya asked them for help becomes clear. First up is Ikaruga against Yomi.
Rewards: Ikaruga's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked.
~4-02
Keep it Simple
Character: Katsuragi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I can't lose this...No matter what... - Katsuragi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Next is Katsuragi's traing with Hikage. Katsuragi can't even
manage to land a single hit on the former Hebijo Elite and doesn't understand
what's wrong. Hikage tells her that she's thinking too much and just needs go
with the flow like she always does. But with her parent's fate in her hands and
having to face an opponent that won't quit unless she kills her, the Hanzo girl
doesn't know what to do. Hikage says the answer is simple; Just get strong
enough to beat Yozakura without killing her, then she can save her parents,
spare Yozakura's life, and everyone will be happy. Katsuragi asks if it's
really that simple, but soon realizes the truth in Hikage's words. If she can
master her Ultimate Ninja Art then there just might be a way to what Hikage is
saying. With this new resolve she's ready to fight and back to her normal self.
Hikage tells her to never change, because when she's around her she can almost
feel what it's like to have fun.
Advice: In this stage there are three large boulders you must break to advance
and trigger Hikage's appearance as the boss. However, enemies will continue to
spawn endlessly until you break the boulders. This makes this a great stage to
level on as you can keep killing enemies forever. It's also a good stage to get
the 7000 hit trophy on as well. Once you clear the stage once, you can come
back to it with another character to take advantage of the leveling trick
again, so keep that in mind. When you're done killing enemies and leveling up,
break the three boulders to advance.
Rewards: Katsuragi's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked.
~4-03
Shinobi Upbringing
Character: Yagyu
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: So I will face...Hmph. What a surprise.
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Yagyu and Mirai start their training next, but neither are too
happy to be paired with each others. Yagyu asks if Mirai has grown any since
the last time they met and Mirai misunderstands her, taking it for a taunt. The
former Hebijo Elite suggests a wager; The loser has to do whatever the winner
says. Yagyu isn't exactly on board but not wanting to be thought of as a
coward, she accepts the terms. Mirai prepares to fight and if she wins...she'll
make Yagyu tell her the secret to getting bigger boobs!
Rewards: Yagyu's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked.
~4-04
The Price of Kagan
Character: Hibari
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: It's always because of my eyes...Why me? - Hibari
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Hibari is happy to see Haruka still doing well, but her happiness
gives way to sadness quickly as she realizes what's bothering her. We learn
more about Hibari's past and her special power known as Kagan which manifests
in her eyes. She comes from a long line of shinobi but never wanted to be one
herself. But when the Kagan manifested in her eyes and marked her as the
family's heir, she had no choice. Since then she's always been suspicious of
why everyone is so nice to her, thinking that maybe she's unknowingly
controlling them with her Kagan. Haruka is quick to chase away her worries.
After all, the Kagan isn't powerful enough to control so many people at once
all the time. The reason people like Hibari is simple; Because she's so sweet
and charming and always tries her hardest. Haruka tells her if she still has
doubts about herself then she'll help make her stronger, to which Hibari
gratefully accepts.
Rewards: Hibari's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked.
Art: The Secret in Her Eyes
~4-05
As a Shinobi
Character: Asuka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I want to fight Homura for real again! - Asuka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Asuka looks forward to figthing with Homura again, but Homura
wonders if Asuka has really been keeping up with her training. After all,
Miyabi beat her pretty easily. Asuka asks what about Homura? She attacked
Miyabi from behind and still couldn't hit her. The two argue for a bit about
who has really been slacking before just deciding to battle it out to see for
themselves.
Rewards: Asuka's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked.
~Chapter 5
~5-01
Fighting for You
Character: Yagyu
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I will face any odds to protect those dear to me! - Yagyu
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Before the time to face Gessen in the final showdown, Yagyu takes
a moment to stop by her sister's grave where the remembers the past. Hibari
shows up to pull her out of her somber rememberance and cheers her up. Yagyu
knows exactly what she's fighting for so there's no way she can lose. She has
to protect her loved ones after all. Before the Hanzo girls can head out, they
all go back to their base to get a pep talk from Master Kiriya and Hanzo, who
explains about his past friendship with Kurokage, putting things in a new
light. The Hanzo girls realize that the Gessen girls are hurting too, but the
battle must still go on. The first match is Yagyu vs. Shiki. Yagyu asks what is
it that Shiki is really fighting for, but the other girl tries to play it off.
As Yagyu presses on it seems she strikes a nerve and Shiki get defensive.
Enough talking, it's time for action.
Rewards:
Art: Yagyu and Nozomi
~5-02
Time for Battle
Character: Hibari
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I don't wanna fight...But even if I'm scared I gotta fight! - Hibari
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Hibari faces off against Minori. Minori still seems to be treating
this like a game even though Hibari insists they must fight. But surprisingly,
Minori doesn't want to fight? Why fight? When people fight they get hurt and
die. That's why she only wants to play. You never know when you're going to
lose someone so it's best to play with them as much as possible while they're
still there. Hibari realizes that Minori is just a scared, lonely girl who
doesn't wish to lose those around. But Hibari can't lose either. Understanding
the other girl a bit more now, Hibari prepares to fight.
Rewards: None
~5-03
Mortal Combat
Character: Katsuragi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Right, I'm not gonna kill her. I'm gonna beat her my way! - Katsuragi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Katsuragi has resolved herself to fight Yozakura once more.
Yozakura asks if she's going to be serious this time, but Katsuragi tells her
that she's going to fight in her own way. That doesn't matter to Yozakura
because she's convinced Katsuragi will lose here. What she's fighting for means
she can't fail. The battle between kicking and punching begins once more as
both strong girls refuse to yield.
Rewards: None
~5-04
Lost Time
Character: Ikaruga
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I cannot be defeated. No matter who my opponent is... - Ikaruga
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Ikaruga confronts Murakumo again, finally asking her outright why
the masked girl hates her so much. Murakumo reveals that she was taken in by
her distant relatives, the Tairo family, and away from Kurokage who she really
wanted to spend time with. The reason? The Houou family adopted Ikaruga,
forcing the Tairo family to match them by adopting a succcessor as well. This
cause Murakumo to blame Ikaruga for taking her away from her beloved
grandfather and teacher, and for that she must pay. Ikaruga can understand the
loneliness of being taken away from loved ones, but she can't fall here. The
two begin their fight as Ikaruga hopes it will settle their differences.
Rewards: None
~5-05
The Ideal World
Character: Asuka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Grandpa, we need both good and evil, right? - Asuka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 6 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: It's time for the final battle between Asuka and Yumi. Asuka
questions Yumi on if her ideal world is what she truly wants. While her mission
to destroy evil may sound noble, Asuka believes that the world needs both, and
there's no such thing as one without the other. By destroying anything Yumi
thinks is evil, all she's doing is creating her own ideal Utopia where she
judges who decides to live and who can't. Yumi says that Asuka doesn't
understand anything. Even if it's not exactly the path her grandfather wanted
them to walk, the only thing they can do now is help him realize his dream
before he passes on. The time for words is over. The winner of this battle will
go on to win the Shinobi Battle Royale for their school. Drawing her blades,
Asuka hopes that she can help Yumi see the error of her ways through battle.
Advice: This is a two part fight. After beating Yumi the first time you'll be
thrown into another battle against her in the same state you were in at the end
of the first battle. Your life and ninja gauge do not recover between fights,
so try and remain in good shape before finishing her off the first time.
Rewards:
Art: Hanzo Girls, I Will Not Abide You
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~Homura's Crimson Squad~
"No matter how many times the yoma try to intimidate us, our hearts are never
shaken.
No matter how many giant monstrosities show up to kill us, we have nothing to
fear.
Because we are among friends here. Beloves, trustworthy friends.
Come! We dance to honor the Path of the Shinobi!"
~Chapter 1
~1-01
Training At Dawn
Character: Homura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Everyone seem too soft lately! It's time to do some training! - Homura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Stars (Hard)
Description: Six months after the events of Burst, Homura has gone into hiding
with the other former Elites. Since then they've managed to make a meager
living hiding in a cave and working part-times jobs, but since they have the
support of each other they've all been pretty happy. Homura is feeling
restless, however. They never know when they could be discovered and forced to
fight for their lives again. The others find her in deep thought and she tells
them that for their best interests they should train. And first up will be her
against Mirai. The other girls has little time to refuse as Homura draws his
blades and prepares for combat
Rewards:
Costumes: Homura's Outfit
Music: Renegades' Hideout
~1-02
Battle for the Feast
Character: Yomi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Sick of wild grass? too bad, unless you get past me! - Yomi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Stars (Hard)
Description: Yomi is in charge of dinner again and as Homura checks in she
can't help but feel the pangs of hunger rumble in her belly. Sure they're in
hiding and don't have much money, but she needs meat, dammit! Yomi agrees that
such luxuries would be nice, but as long as she is in charge of their funds
it's out of the question. If Homura wants to have the menu changed for the
night, then Yomi says that she must first beat her and earn the right to go
shopping.
Rewards:
Costumes: Yomi's Outfit
~1-03
Paparazzo Haruka
Character: Mirai
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: My secret fun time is absolutely my own! - Mirai
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Mirai's on laundry duty. Although the icy water in the stream out
back cuts through her hands like knives, laundry time is a time of the day she
always lookks forward to. Why? Well...Mirai makes sure the coast is clear
before trying on Haruka's and Hikage's underwear. She can't quite fill them out
with her small body, but imagining how they would look on her once she grows is
enough to make her happy. That is until Haruka catches her in the act. Even
worse, the older girl took pictures! In order to save face, Mirai is quick to
battle Haruka for the camera so she can destroy any evidence.
Rewards:
Costume: Mirai's Outfit
~1-04
Inevitable Destiny
Character: Haruka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Such fearsome battles lie ahead. How invigorating! - Haruka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Haruka has been fired from yet another part-time job for the 20th
time. It seems she can't help but tease people with her seductive charm, often
getting her into trouble. No matter, there are other things going. She returns
to the base to find everyone on edge. The Hanzo girls are under attack. Haruka
says it's not their problem, but Homura badly conceals her desire to go check
on them, so the group heads off. They arrive to find the Hanzo girls beaten and
injured. And the culprits are none other than the new team of Elites from the
rebuilt Hebijo. Miyabi reveals that attacking Hanzo was merely a ploy to draw
Homura's group out and they fell right into the trap. Ryona is eager to fight
with Haruka as she seems like someone who could abuse her wonderfully. Haruka
promises they'll have a lot of "fun" as she grins seductively.
Rewards:
Costumes: Haruka's Outfit
~1-05
Unfamiliar Fate
Character: Hikage
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I seem to have a lot of problems I didn't even know about. - Hikage
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 1 Star (Normal), 6 Star (Hard)
Description: Imu confronts Hikage angrily. It seems she has a bone to pick with
the former Elite, but Hikage has no idea what she's going on about. It turns
out that Hikage is apparently responsible for a long list of incidents back
when she and Imu were in school together, many of which embarassed or
humiliated Imu and ruined her reputation. Hikage blankly states that she
doesn't remember at all, only making Imu angrier. Still not understanding why
Imu is so angry at her, Hikage nevertheless has no choice but to fight as the
Hebijo Elite charges her.
Rewards:
Costumes: Hikage's Outfit
~Chapter 2
2-01
Rapunzel the Shinobi
Character: Mirai
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I can't write when people are looking at me... - Mirai
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: The struggle is real for Mirai. She's the author of a popular web
novel but she's too embarassed to write at the hideout and doesn't have proper
ID to go to an Interet Cafe. Her only choice is to update from the computer in
a local electronics store. Moments after posting a new chapter, one of her
biggest fans comments and asks if it's possible to meet in person. While
normally she woild disgaree, Mirai decides to throw caution to the wind and
give it a chance. When Murasaki shows up at the meeting spot, however, trouble
quickly brews and Mirai attacks her before the other girl can explain what's
going on.
Rewards:
Art: Online Writing
2-02
Wifely Shopping
Character: Yomi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I'll take care of the shopping. Being a good wife is fun! - Yomi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Yomi is out shopping when she's confronted by Ryobi. Yomi assumes
the other girl is out looking for deals too but of course that isn't it. Ryobi
was tracking the enemy. That enemy being none other than Yomi. Ryobi tells her
that she doesn't see her as much of a threat. In fact, she looks more like a
housewife. Yomi is flattered by the compliment even though that's not what
Ryobi intended, but she tells the Hebijo Elite not to judge a book by its cover
as she draws her massive sword.
Rewards: None
2-03
S & M
Character: Haruka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: We'll come together like steel and magnets. S&M, if you will. - Haruka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Haruka runs into Ryona while in the shopping district. It seems
like Ryona can't get over how much fun she and Haruka had last time and wants
to be punished even more. Even though their are people watching, that's exactly
what Ryona wants and who is Haruka to deny such a cute request?
Rewards: None
2-04
Oil and Water
Character: Hikage
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Imu seemed pretty mad. I should get her a present or something. -
Hikage
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: Imu calls Hikage out for a duel so they can settle things. Hikage
is still confused as to why Imu dislikes her so much, but realizes that when
they were back in school she must have done something to upset her. Even if it
wasn't intentional she wants to make amends, but unwittingly ends up insulting
Imu again by trying to bring her a pair of boxer shorts as a present. With
another misunderstanding added to the list, Imu is more fired up than ever. But
Hikage can't understand what she keeps doing wrong...Oh well.
Rewards: None
2-05
Pulling the Strings
Character: Homura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: We have to stop the Hebijo assassins. - Homura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 2 Star (Normal), 7 Star (Hard)
Description: A ghost from Homura's past comes to kill, but the would be
assassin is far too unskilled to do the deed. But they end up revealing a
surprising detail to Homura. It seems like a dangerous person Homura thought
she killed six months ago is actually still alive and something sinister is
brewing in the shadows of Hebijo. Knowing that this could lead to another
disaster, Homura hurries to find Miyabi to try and really find out what's going
on. But the other girl isn't going to give the information up easily, of
course. If that's the case then Homura has no choice but to beat it out of her.
Rewards: None
~Chapter 3
3-01
Place of Memories
Character: Yomi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: The slims are my hometown...I'll protect them at any cost! - Yomi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Yomi and Ikaruga are putting on a show for the kids at the slums,
but it's cut short as a business man in favor of redeveloping the slums and
forcing the people off the land appears. An angry crowd confronts him and he
orders his bodyguard, a silent girl in an ogre mask, to take care of them. Yomi
intercepts only to discover the girl is none other than Murakumo, her former
childhood friend and her next opponent. Gessen declared a Shinobi Battle Royale
on Hanzo and beat the girls soundly, which doesn't sit well with Homura. They
decide to pay Gessen a visit and confront the cold girls and teach them a
lesson for messing with their rivals. Yomi confronts Murakumo and the two have
a brief reunion before Yomi asks if she could plead with the Tairo head to stop
the redevelopment of the slums. After all, Murakumo grew up there as well.
Murakumo says that they're meeting as shinobi now, so if Yomi has a request she
must first best her in battle.
Rewards:
Art: Old Friends' Reunion
3-02
Talking to the Wall
Character: Hikage
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Conversations are hard for me. I just can't read people. - Hikage
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Hikage tells Yozakura to back off of Katsuragi. The beating the
Gessen girl gave her makes Hikage feel...well, nothing, really. But still,
Yozakura should back off as Hikage wants to be the one to fight Katsuragi
again. Yozakura can't understand the expressionless Hikage and the conversation
quickly goes off track. When words fail, violence is always the next option,
and the two begin a fight.
Rewards: None
3-03
Cocky wet Blanket
Character: Mirai
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I hate this modern slang. It's just a bunch of gibberish. - Mirai
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Mirai faces Shiki but can't for the life of her figure out what
the other girl is going on about. But her way of speaking gets on Mirai nerves
and that's enough of a reason for the two to throwdown.
Rewards: None
3-04
Fun for Adults
Character: Haruka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I love adult games, but they are best kept to adults. - Haruka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Minori wants to play with Haruka, but Haruka says the only games
she knows as for adults. Minori says that's fine. She can act like an adult if
she needs to! In that case, Haruka says she doesn't mind showing her an adult
"game"...but it might hurt a little.
Rewards: None
3-05
Flame vs. Ice
Character: Homura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I'm not fighting for Asuka! Seriously, I'm not! - Homura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 3 Star (Normal), 8 Star (Hard)
Description: Homura has come to confront Yumi for beating up on Asuka, but Yumi
is more curious about Homura herself. After all, her grandfather was a renegade
and Homura and the others are renegades too. She wants to know what their life
is life and if they made the right decision. Homura tells her it's a hard life,
but since they have each other it's not so bad and she doesn't regret going
down that path. Yumi says that Kurokage must have felt the same way too, and
for once the girls end up understanding each other without having to fight. But
they DO still have to fight because this is a battle of shinobi. So it's time
to do what shinobi do.
Rewards:
Costumes: "Lightning Speed", School Jersey (Red), Sweater (White), Camisole
(Aqua), Sexy Sweater (Pink)
~Chapter 4
(I didn't get lazy with the descriptions here, I swear. The buildup to the
fights in this chapter really are this simple and straightforward.)
~4-01
Cook Angry
Character: Yomi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I can't forgive those who play with their food! - Yomi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Homura's group meets up witht he Hanzo girls after avenging them
by beating Gessen. Though it turns out that Hanzo actually didn't lose to
Gessen in the Shinobi Battle Royale...whoops. Anyway the two groups take some
time to enjoy each others company and catch up. But when Yomi insults Ikaruga's
cooking a peaceful conversation turns sour fast.
Rewards: Yomi's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~4-02
Uplifting Drug
Character: Hikage
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Hikage really can't understand people. She doesn't get emotions and
really doesn't get conversations. On cue, Haruka offers her a new drug she's
been working on that may help out. Against her better judgement Hikage takes it
and it has an instant effect...She rushes off to find Katsuragi who can
immediately tell something is wrong with her new, bubbly personality. Unable to
talk sense into her, Katsuragi hopes that a fight will help the other girl
clear her head.
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description:
Rewards: Hikage's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
Art: ...With A Heart of Gold
~4-03
BDark Reflection
Character: Mirai
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: There's a secret about my eyepatch that no one knows. - Mirai
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Mirai and Yagyu get into a discussion about their eyepatches.
Neither one wants to tell the other why they wear theirs, so they decide that
the loser of a fight will have to fess up.
Rewards: Mirai's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~4-04
Respectful Sister
Character: Haruka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: It's always Big Sister Haruka to the rescue. When's it my turn? -
Haruka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Haruka is in a rare funk which Hibari notices. She asks what's
going on and Haruka tells her that's she's tired of being seen as the big sis
of everyone. Hibari is shocked. If Haruka won't b the big sister anymore then
who will? She request that Haruka fight her to help cheer up. Haruka doesn't
understand at first, but she obliges Hibari's request anyway to see where she's
going with this.
Rewards: Haruka's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~4-05
A Renegade's Life
Character:
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: This lifestyle's tougher than I thought, but, I've got my pride. -
Homura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 4 Star (Normal), 9 Star (Hard)
Description: Homura and Asuka discuss the paths the two are walking and how
they've grown so far. An arguement almost starts when they disagree on who has
it tougher, but before it can escalate Hanzo shows up with sushi for everyone.
While the other girls eat happily the legendary shinobi pulls Homura aside to
ask how things have been going and what she plans to do from there on. He
reveals a secret about the truth behind shinobi and why good and evil must
fight in the first place. It's all a method to draw out Yoma and defeat Shin,
the source of many disasters and calamities. Homura is upset at finding out the
truth at first, but Hanzo presents her with a new option for her and her
friends; Become Kagura, the title given to only the strongest shinobi who fight
Yoma. With a new goal and mission in mind, Homura resolves herself to become a
Kagura alongside with her friends, but to do that they must first stop what
Hebijo is plotting. Before that, however, she and Asuka train to see just how
well each other have grown since last time.
Rewards: Homura's Ultimate Ninja Art Unlocked
~Chapter 5
~5-01
Unthinkable
Character: Yomi
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: We'll assault Hebijo Academy before they revive the yoma! - Yomi
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Homura and her group have officially decided to come out of hiding
with a new mission in mind; Invade Hebijo and stop the plans of a phantom from
the past. Before they can head out Homura is confronted by Master Suzune who
has something to tell her. We're treated to a rather heartwarming reunion
between Suzune, revealed to be Rin, a former student of Kiriya who was thought
dead, and Kiriya himself. After so many years Suzune was finally able to return
and reveal herself to Kiriya. They reunion brings joy to both of them, but
Suzune can't stay around forever. She states her intention to resign from being
an instructor to Hebijo in order to take on the mission of fighting Yoma on the
front lines. Kiriya is worried about his former student but he knows how strong
she has grown in this time and that this is what she really wants to do. Suzune
doesn't want to part from the person she loves after meeting him again after so
long, but she's made up her mind. She wasn't able to become a super-ninja
before, but now is her chance to try again. Suzune also tells Homura that
whoever wins the battle between her and Miyabi is who she will stand and fight
the yoma with. Homura understand and now the only thing left to do is invade
Hebijo and free Miyabi and her group from the mind control of Dogen, the
mastermind behind everything going on. At the gates they're stopped by Ryobi,
but Yomi stay behind to fight her so the others can press on. Ryobi finally
realizes why Yomi bothers her so much; She reminds her of her dead sister.
Filled with rage and sorrow, Ryobi begins her attack as Yomi tries to snap her
out of her brainwashing.
Rewards:
Art: Love & Peace
~5-02
Reason to Fight
Character: Hikage
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I've got a reason to fight. I need to wake up that dumbass. - Hikage
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: The group advances, but this time they're stoped by Imu. Hikage
says that this is her stop and urges the others to go on while she confronts
Imu. Imu can't understand Hikage. She seems so different than she was from back
when they were in school, but she doesn't know why. Hikage tells her that it's
because she has a reason to fight now. Imu asks what that reason is and Hikage
tells her; She's fighting for her friends. Imu finds that hilarious, but when
Hikage turns the question on her instead she can only answer that she's
fighting for Dogen's will. Hikage knows whats she must do now...kick Imu's ass
and wake her up from her brainwashing.
Rewards: None
~5-03
Anonymous Friends
Character: Mirai
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: I can't die. Now before I've met my fan! - Mirai
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Mirai stays behind to face off with Murasaki. Murasaki wants to
finish things quickly because she's looking forward to her favorite web novel
updating today, causing Mirai to realize that Murasaki was her biggest fan all
along! It seems they were able to meet after all, but not under the best
circumstances. Murasaki quickly loses her way due to Dogen's influence and
Mirai has no choice but to fight her and wake her up. After all, Murasaki is
her beloved fan.
Rewards: None
~5-04
Garden of Chaos
Character: Haruka
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: When her desires meld with mind...Ah, such satisfaction... - Haruka
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Haruka and Ryona pick up where they left off last time. Ryona
promises that she has been a good girl while Haruka has been gone and wants
more punishment. Haruka is happy to oblige and dish out all the punishment
needed to wake her up from Dogen's brainwashing.
Rewards: None
~5-05
Path of Resolve
Character: Homura
Goal: Defeat the boss!
Details: Dogen! I'll cut you down to end this chain of tragedies! - Homura
Time Limit: None
Difficulty: 5 Star (Normal), 10 Star (Hard)
Description: Homura reaches the top floor of the academy to come face to face
with none other than Dogen, Hebijo's biggest investor who she thought she
killed six months ago. Dogen has been pulling the strings behind the recent
events, hoping to use the Shinobi Battle Royale as a way to draw out yoma which
are attracted to the blood spilled in battles between good and evil shinobi. In
order to stop his plans Homura attacks, and although Dogen seems to have the
upperhand at first, she finally manages to kill him. Hopefully for good this
time. With Dogen beaten then his brainwashing over the Hebijo girls should be
gone. Homura hurries to find Miyabi but is surprised to find herself under
attack. Miyabi reveals that she was never under Dogen's spell even though the
others were. She just pretended to go along with him in order to protect her
father and Hebijo. Homura tells her she's a fool for trusting Dogen and not
seeing how twisted he is, even if it was for a good reason. Miyabi has no words
to waste with a renegade though. If that's the case...then Homura will just
have to show her the error of her ways like a certain someone did for her a
long time ago. The final showdown between Hebijo old and new begins!
Rewards: None
Art: Crimson Squad Girls, The Way of Shinobi!
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~Final Battle~
After clearing the story mode of all four groups, you unlock the Final Battle.
This is a one-on-one battle between Asuka and Homura to fulfill their promise
to have a rematch from earlier. You can choose to play as either Asuka or
Homura for this fight. There's no gimmicks to it and just the two girls duking
it out. It's a 10 Star difficulty mission and the girl you're fighting against
has way higher stats than in any other mission, so it's a battle that will put
all your skills to the test. Fulfill the promise made on that day!
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~Enemies~
~Normal Enemies
Rookie Shinobi: Your basic fodder enemies. They appear in large groups and
carry kunai, shuriken, and wakizashi. Despite the large numbers they appear in
they usually aren't much of a threat and can be easily cleared out with normal
attacks and basic moves. Their only attacks are a regular attack and a jumping
slash, both of which are easy to see coming and dodge or block. On Hard Mode
they can take away a decent chunk of life if you aren't careful, especially if
you're in Frantic mode, but for the most part you can carve through them before
they have a chance to do anything. They often accompany bosses and stronger
enemies.
Intermediate Shinobi: Shinobi that carry bows and arrows to attack from a
distance. Like Rookie Shinobi, they tend to appear in large groups and
alongside other enemy types. Also like Rookie Shinobi, they aren't much of a
threat in normal situations and fall easily, but their ability to attack from a
distance while you're distracted with other enemies can be annoying. It's
usually best to take them out first if they spawn alongside other enemies. On
Hard Mode their arrows can be surprisingly deadly, especially if you get hit by
multiple shots at once that can easily knock off over half your health if you
aren't leveled high enough. Their attacks include a basic shot with their bow
and a scattershot that can hit multiple times.
Advance/Wolf Shinobi: Tall Shinobi that wear wolf masks and carry a katana. One
of the stronger enemy types for their ability to take several hits without
flinching and their attack which can also deal decent damage and cause
paralysis. They don't spawn in large groups, generally only about 1-3 showing
up at a time, but they tend to be more aggressive than fodder type enemies and
will relentlessly pursue you. On Hard Mode they are not to be underestimated
due to their strong strikes and ability to paralyze you. It's best to take them
out as quickly as possible over other enemies that may spawn with them.
Turtle Shinobi: As their name implies, Turtle Shinobi wear tough shells on
their body which protect them from attacks. While guarding they are completely
immune to damage and their guard must be broken with an appropriate attack
first. They spawn in small groups most of the time and often alongside other
enemy type. An annoying enemy type because most of the time they tend to just
sit there blocking, forcing you to go out of your way to engage them. If
possible, use a Ninja Art that breaks guards and attacks a decent area to try
and mop them up as quickly as possible. They also carry with them large
bazookas which they use to attack and can cause burn damage if they hit you. On
Hard Mode these attacks do quite a big chunk of damage, so be careful not to
ignore them and get hit by surprise.
Weasel Shinobi: Shinobi with sharp claws that wear a weasel mask. They appear
in large groups by springing forth from the ground before circling your
character quickly. They will circle around you for a few seconds before quickly
charging forward to attack you with their claws. Their attacks have a chance to
freeze you and they tend to synchronize their assault as well, attacking you
one after another or all at once. They can be annoying to hit because of their
constant movement, but you can easily escape their encirclement by simply
jumping out of it or luring them near a wall. Be careful facing these enemies
on Hard Mode. If they all attack at once they can deal huge damage and freeze
you in the process, which can spell a quick defeat. If possible use a Ninja Art
that surrounds you or covers a wide range so you can try to take them all out
at once. Their initial appearance when they spring from the ground can also
harm you if you're too close or an top of them, so be wary of that as well.
Rat Shinobi: Rarely spawning enemies with red hair and goggles. They carry
boxes on their backs and upon being defeated drop a useful item such as an
attack booster or invincibility buff. While they tend to run away and not
engage you directly in combat, they can throw bombs at you if they're in range,
so be careful if they spawn in the midst of dealing with other enemies. It's
usually worth it to chase them down and defeat them to get the item they drop,
especially in Hard Mode.
Falcon Shinobi: Shinobi dressed as birds that appear by divekicking from the
sky. Like Weasel Shinobi, their initial appearance can harm you, so be careful
when they spawn. Falcon Shinobi are dangerous foes who hit hard and fast and
can also poison you with their attacks. Combine that with their tendency to
spawn alongside lesser shinobi and you can be in a bad situation if you aren't
careful. Thankfully, despite their aggressiveness, they don't take much to
finish off. Try and defeat them quickly before they can poison you and shave
off too much health. On Hard Mode you'll want to be really careful of their
initial spawn as it is possible for them to kill you before you have a chance
to do anything if your level is too low.
Bear/Panda Shinobi: Large, fat shinobi that pack a powerful punch and have high
defense. Like the Wolf Shinobi, these enemies are a good deal stronger than
normal fodder types and can be quite dangerous even though they spawn in small
numbers. They have high defense and don't stagger easily from normal moves, so
the best way to deal with them is to launch them into the air quickly and kill
them with a series of Aerial Raves. They have three ways of attacking you. From
far away they will curl themselves into a ball before rolling at you at a
decent speed and trying to crush you. They only go a certain distance before
stopping and they also can't change their direction once they start rolling, so
this attack is pretty easy to dodge if you see it coming. Just be careful if
one of them are offscreen as you don't want to get hit in the back by this. At
close range they will either spread their arms out and try to hit you with a
spinning attack, or charge up for a moment before jumping into the air and
trying to bellyflop you. All of their attacks can take off a big chunk of
health, especially on Hard Mode, but they're easy to see coming and to dodge.
They should be your first priority if they spawn in an enemy group or alongside
a boss, as you don't want one to catch you by surprise and take off a good part
of your health. It's never a bad idea to bust out a Ninja Art to quickly take
them down, especially on Hard Mode.
Training Robots: Found mostly in training mode though they appear in some
normal missions as well. Training Robots are wooden dolls meant to be sparring
partners to help brush up your skills. As their name implies they're mostly
just for knocking around in training mode, and even when they appear as actual
enemies in missions they aren't much of a threat at all. Their only attack is a
slow wind-up punch that you should never feasibly get hit by.
~Bosses
At the end of most missions you'll find yourself facing off against a boss,
though some missions start with you fighting the boss right off the bat. Bosses
are other playable characters from the game and as such they have access to the
same moves and techniques you would have when actually controlling them. They
can Burst out of combos, Shinobi Transform to restore their health, and can use
Ninja Arts. Unlike you, however, their Ninja Art gauge is infinite, meaning
they can use Ninja Arts as much as they want as often as they want, making them
a bit more dangerous.
Boss fights are generally one-on-one duels, though in later stages normal
enemies tend to spawn with the boss to make things more challenging. In some
rare cases you may fight multiple bosses at the same time, though this only
happens in a few story missions.
To be honest, pretty much every boss in the game can be beaten just by rushing
them down and spamming Ninja Arts before they have a chance to do anything or
transform. On Hard Mode, however, facing them head on can be a bit riskier and
you're a bit more likely to die if they manage to get a lucky strike in. For
the sake of the guide I'll give a brief rundown and some tips on each character
for anyone that may be having trouble.
~Asuka
Asuka can be a tough opponent to fight depending on who you're using. Her
attacks are quick and she tends to come at you constantly, giving you little
breathing room. If that's not enough the AI loves to abuse her Breach Art from
a distance, allowing her to instantly home in on you no matter where you are
and launch you in the air for an Aerial Rave if you don't block or parry it.
Always try to keep her in your sights at all times to avoid getting caught by
her Breach Art off guard. Thankfully her defense and endurance aren't that
great so she's not that hard to take down once you get going. All of her Ninja
Arts can easily be avoided on reaction and generally shouldn't be a problem,
but you should still take care not to get caught off guard by the speed and
distance of Dual Slash.
~Ikaruga
Like other quick attackers, Ikaruga can be difficult to approach and get a
combo going due to the speed of her strikes as well as her range. Getting past
her long reach can be a challenge if the character you're using has short range
attacks, so it's best to keep your distance and wait for an opening or parry
one of her rapid strikes to stun her. Once you get in on her, however, she is
very easy to stagger and get a combo started due to her low endurance and
defense. Do not underestimate her speed though as she can easily close the
distance to you and pick up on her lightning quick strikes in an instant. The
AI generally doesn't tend to use her Ninja Arts that much but Hien Hosen: Mode
One can be dangerous due to its unblockable nature. Be ready to dash away to
safety at a moment's notice.
~Katsuragi
With her high endurance, attack, defense, and health, Katsuragi can be an
intimidating foe to face. She can tank through a lot of attacks without
flinching and lay the hurt on you with her heavy kicks that smash through a
weaker character's defenses easily. You'll have to take advantage of her slow
speed to find an opening to get a Breach Art or Launcher in so you can get a
combo started. Never underestimate the power and reach of her Ninja Arts,
especially Tornado Spindle which is capable of drawing you in and shaving your
health down in an instant.
~Yagyu
Yagyu employs rapid, long reaching attacks that can chip away at your health
quickly even though she doesn't do much damage. For the most part, however, the
AI just loves to stay in the air and spam her aerial attack over and over,
throwing balls of ink at you. This is more of an annoyance than anything as
you'll have to wait for her to reach the ground before you can get a real combo
started. Once she does, however, her high defense is offset by her low health
and endurance allowing you to stagger and combo her quite easily. Be warned
that her attacks are capable of freezing you. If frozen be sure to burst by
pressing down on the D-pad ASAP before she can start a combo. From close range
watch out for her Sweeping Legs Ninja Art as it covers a wide range.
~Hibari
While Hibari can be an effective character in human controlled hands, the AI
doesn't really know how to handle her to her full potential. For the most part
she'll spend a lot of time in the air doing her butt poound over and over but
this is quite easy to avoid or parry. Once she comes down to earth her awkward
and clumsy attacks are easy to avoid and because of their slowness can be
parried easily as well. None of her stats are particularly impressive, but
you'll want to watch out for her Breach Art which is capable of paralyzing you.
Paralysis can not be escaped by bursting, so it can put you in a bad spot if
she follows up with a combo or Ninja Art.
~Yumi
The most dangerous thing about fighting Yumi is her ability to freeze you from
a distance, in the air, and up close. Like Yagyu the AI likes to spend a good
time in the air with her using her aerial attack, so you'll have to chase her
down or wait for her to come back to the ground. Once she does her high defense
allows her to survive a bit longer than others but she doesn't have the
endurance and health to back it up. As long as you can avoid being frozen you
don't have much to worry about. Be wary of Ice Pillar Fan up close. It covers a
huge range and is unblockable, so if she activates it try and jump and air dash
away as quickly as possible.
~Shiki
Shiki can be a tricky and dangerous character to fight. She has above average
attack power and endurance making her sturdy in close range combat even though
her health and defense aren't that great. Not only can she deal good damage to
you with her long reaching attacks, but they also have a chance to cause
poison, and since a lot of her attacks are multi-hitting it's almost guaranteed
if she catches you in a combo. Her Breach Art is like Asuka's in that she can
home in on you from anywhere on the stage, making it dangerous to take your
eyes off of her for even a moment. Both her Ninja Arts may only attack in front
of her, but they're both quite fast and Ku Soku ZIX covers a large distance and
can draw you in if you accidentally stray too close. Her normal attacks have a
bit of a gap between them, so look for an opening then try and smack her with a
Launcher to get a combo started. Parrying is a risk due to her damage and
ability to poison you but yields great reward if you can pull it off.
~Murakumo
With her speedy attacks that cover a good range, Murakumo is similar to
Ikaruga. But also like Ikaruga her low health and endurance means she falls
quite easily once you get your assault going. Watch out for her diving attack
in the air. The AI likes to use it a lot and it will launch you on hit allowing
her to follow up with an air combo. Her Ninja Arts cover a good range and
travel a long distance but can be blocked or easily avoided by jumping and air
dashing away.
~Yozakura
Yozakura is all about hitting hard while ignoring your attack in return. Her
health, attack, defense, and endurance are all good so facing her close up can
be risky. Take advantage of her poor range and slow speed to attack from a
distance or to find an opening to use your Launcher. Since her attacks are
pretty slow you can parry them rather easily, just be prepared to take a heavy
beating if you mess up. Her 1000 Palm Fists of Paradise is unblockable and does
high damage, but you can avoid it simply be dashing to the side or behind her.
~Minori
Like Hibari, Minori can be a very useful and effective character in human
hands, but the AI simply doesn't know how to abuse her moveset to its maximum
potential. As such she's really not much of a threat. Because the AI isn't
likely to make use of her Snack Charge to boost her stats, they remain average
and she falls pretty quickly under any assault. The only thing you need to
watch out for is her Snack Party Ninja Art as it's unblockable, covers a good
range, and can even hit you if you're in the air.
~Miyabi
Miyabi is a powerful fighter that can be a troublesome opponent. Her attack,
health, defense, and endurance are all quite high and her speed isn't anything
to scoff at either. Along with this her moves can cause the burn status, only
adding to her already dangerous damage output. Characters with low health and
defense will find themselves in critical condition if they let their guard down
for even a moment. Miyabi is ruthless up close and can chase you down with her
Breach Art for a quick and powerful Launcher and then follow up with an air
combo. If she catches you in a combo you'll want to burst immediately to
minimize damage as much as possible before looking for a chance to
counterattack. Ranged attacks are your best option for dealing with her, but if
your character lacks those you'll have to brave the fire and fight her face to
face. As always parrying is a good chance to make an opening, but you'll have
to be good with your timing. Do not be ashamed to retreat and abuse hit and run
tactics with your Ninja Art to whittle down her health. Of her own Ninja Arts,
Purgatorio of Good and Evil is especially dangerous as it covers a huge range,
does high damage, and can pull you in. It's hard to escape if she activates it
from point blank, but it can be blocked if you're not in the middle of
attacking. If you see her activate and don't think you can block, try to jump
and air dash away before it catches you.
~Imu
Imu's speed is her greatest strength. Her other stats are quite low, but she
can get to you quickly and start an assault with her lightning fast and rapid
hitting attacks that can be hard to defend against. Along with this she can
also paralyze you, and since you can't burst while paralyzed this can be fatal
if you're low on health or have low defense. Thankfully her own endurance and
defense aren't that great and her health is quite low, so if you can get your
assault started before she can start hers, you'll be at an advantage and she'll
go down quite fast. You want to watch out for her Dead Fox Ninja Art. It's
fast, unblockable, covers a good range, and can paralyze you. Avoid it by
jumping into the air dashing away as best you can.
~Murasaki
The gloomy Hebijo girl has good health and endurance and can pack a
surprisingly heavy punch. Her attacks are quite slow though and easy to defend
or parry. Just be careful of their reach and range, as they tend to cover a
wide area and can even hit you if your beside or behind her. Watch out for her
Breach Art as well. She can use it to tank hits before sending you flying and
following up with a combo. Her Just Let Me Die Ninja Art is dangerous as it
causes a large orb of unblockable energy to surround her completely, so if you
see her activate it be sure to dash to safety.
~Ryobi
The sadistic sister can be an annoying opponent due to her ability to attack
you from a range and catch you off guard with her quick hitting assaults. Her
Breach Art causes her to fire a scattershot of bullets that can launch you into
the air even from a range if you get caught in the blast, but even if it misses
the bullets will richochet around the stage and still do damage if they hit.
Thankfully she's not too powerful and her health and endurance are quite low
even though her defense is decent. She'll fall to any series of hard hitting
attacks without much trouble. Both of her Ninja Arts can be blocked or easil
dodged so they don't present much a threat.
~Ryona
The masochistic sister can prove to be a tougher match than twin. Although her
stats are all fairly balanced, she has the ability to freeze you with her
rapid, multi-hitting attacks. Her Breach Art which causes her to spin around
wildly while shooting her guns and moving quickly can make her difficult to hit
as well. Despite this, she's not meant to slug it out in prolonged combat and
is easy to overpower. As long as you can avoid being frozen the fight against
her isn't too tough to handle. Watch out for her Ninja Arts. Both of them are
unblockable and can freeze you, though they're rather easy to dodge.
~Homura
With six swords in hand, Homura can quickly carve through anything her path,
including you. Homura's only really low stat is her defense, but her high
endurance and attack allows her to fight up close and dish ruthlessly dish out
the pain with her six swords. Her attacks are decently fast and cover a good
range and also carry the chance to burn you, so be careful. Her low defense
means she can fall fast, however, so it's mostly a matter of beating her down
before she can get started. Watch out for her Charge Ninja Art. It can be
blocked but comes out fast and covers a huge range, so if it catches you off
guard prepare to take some hefty damage. In the rare case that she activates
her Crimson Mode keep your distance until it wears off as she is invincible to
harm while it lasts.
~Hikage
Hikage's speedy attacks and quick dash can make her hard to deal with, and her
rapid assault combined with her ability to poison you can spell trouble once
she closes in. Her health, defense, and endurance are pretty low though, so
once you actually catch her the battle goes smoothly from there. Her Shanking
Ninja Art is fast and unblockable even though the range isn't that impressive,
but it can cause poison as well so it goes without saying that it should be
avoided. Like with Homura, if she manages to activate her Frenzy Mode try to
run away until it runs out since she's invincible while it lasts. Though this
is a more difficult attack as she's nowhere near as slow as Homura is and can
easily chase you down. Try to stick to the air as her ground attacks are
incredibly fast in Frenzy Mode and cover a wide area.
~Yomi
As you would expect from someone wielding such a huge sword, Yomi's attack
power is very high. Not only that, but her health, defense, and endurance are
good too, while her speed is average. Up close her sword attacks cover a huge
range with their large swings and she can tank through a lot of your attacks
and send you flying in return. She also has options for attacking you from afar
with her arm mounter shuriken shooter, making her a dangerous opponent even
from far away. On Hard Mode she can easily wipe you out with only a few
attacks, so you must always be on your toes when fighting her. Your best bet is
to pelt her with Ninja Arts instead of trying to get a full combo going, as
she'll mostly break out of it and turn the pain on you instead. Her swings are
rather slow, so if you're feeling brave you can go for a parry as well. Both
her Ninja Arts can be dangerous. Sigmund is unblockable and deals high damage
and is capable of hitting beside and behind her if you're too close. Niflheim
causes her to spin around while shooting unblockable projectiles which pack
quite a punch and cover a large area, so take to the air to avoid them.
~Haruka
Mistress Haruka is as dangerous to fight as she is seductive. While her defense
may be low her other stats are nothing to scoff at and she does surprisingly
well in close combat. Her puppet makes it difficult to get close enough to her
to start a combo and will easily shut down a lot of your frontal approaches
with no problem. Try to use an attack that allows you to rush at her quickly
and send her flying to follow up with an air combo. By far the most dangerous
thing about Haruka is her ability to cause numerous status effects on you with
her attacks. In the worst case scenario, you can find yourself hit with up to 3
or 4 status effects at once which will quickly put you at a disadvantage.
DeathxKiss should be avoided at all cost, which can be difficult at close range
due to its quick speed and ability to home in on you. There is no shame in
playing it safe against Haruka, especially on Hard Mode. Keep your distance and
throw Ninja Arts at her if you're having trouble finding an opening. Getting
cocky and trying to engage her in a straight battle can quickly spell your doom.
~Mirai
The trigger happy Mirai can be an annoying opponent to deal with. All of her
stats are low aside from her defense, but her ability to rapidly gun you down
from a safe distance can prove to be an issue to some characters. Mirai's AI
tends to be incredibly aggressive and will fire at you relentlessly and make
you feel like you're playing a bullet hell. She's also usually smart enough to
keep her distance too, making you have to come to her while avoiding the
endless stream of bullets she keep coming at you. Once you close the distance
between you and her her close combat skills are nothing to write home about and
she falls quickly despite her high defense. Make use of air dashes to avoid her
bullets and close in quickly. Both of her Ninja Arts are unblockable and can
catch you off guard if you're not careful. Valkyrie especially can be an
annoyance as she likes to bust it out while you're busy dealing with the mooks
that spawn alongside her and its reach allows her to hit you even from across
the stage.
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~Store Items~
Once and item is unlocked it must be purchased from the store before it can
actually be used. Once purchased, the item can be used by any character from
any school.
~Lingerie Lottery
Accessed from the store menu. By spending money, you have a random chance of
getting a pair of unique lingerie from the lottery. The more money you spend
the higher chance you have of getting a pair you haven't gotten before. 100 is
the minimum you can spend. Any lingerie obtained from the lottery can be used
with any character.
~Costumes
~Normal Outfits
Hanzo Uniform: Clear Hanzo Mission 1-01
Hanzo Uniform (Scarf): Clear Hanzo Mission 1-01
Open Hanzo Uniform: Clear Hanzo Mission 1-01
Hanzo Uniform (Asuka): Clear Hanzo Mission 3-04
Hanzo Uniform (Yagyu): Clear Hanzo Mission 3-04
Hanzo Uniform (Ikaruga): Clear Hanzo Mission 3-04
Hanzo Uniform (Katsuragi): Clear Hanzo Mission 3-04
Hanzo Uniform (Hibari): Clear Hanzo Mission 3-04
Gessen Uniform: Clear Gessen Mission 1-01
Gessen Uniform (Yumi): Clear Gessen Mission 3-05
Gessen Uniform (Murakumo): Clear Gessen Mission 3-05
Gessen Uniform (Shiki): Clear Gessen Mission 3-05
Gessen Uniform (Yozakura): Clear Gessen Mission 3-05
Gessen Uniform (Minori): Clear Gessen Mission 3-05
Hebijo Uniform: Clear Hebijo Mission 1-01
Hebijo Uniform (Spats): Clear Hebijo Mission 1-01
Hebijo Uniform (Miyabi): Clear Hebijo Mission 3-05
Hebijo Uniform (Imu): Clear Hebijo Mission 3-05
Hebijo Uniform (Murasaki): Clear Hebijo Mission 3-05
Hebijo Uniform (Ryobi): Clear Hebijo Mission 3-05
Hebijo Uniform (Ryona): Clear Hebijo Mission 3-05
"The Dancer": Unlock Homura's Crimson Squad
"Lightning Speed": Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 3-05
School Jersey (Green): Unlock Homura's Crimson Squad
School Jersey (Red): Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 3-05
Sweater (Red): Unlock Homura's Crimson Squad
Sweater (White): Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 3-05
Camisole (Pink): Unlock Homura's Crimson Squad
Camisole (Aqua): Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 3-05
Sexy Sweater (Yellow): Unlock Homura's Crimson Squad
Sexy Sweater (Pink): Clear Homura's Crimson Squad 3-05
Old Hanzo Uniform (Indigo): Default
Old Hanzo Uniform (Brown): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
School Uniform (Indigo): Default
School Uniform (Red): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Winter Uniform (Indigo): Default
Winter Uniform (Green): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Uniform with Sweater (Beige): Default
Uniform with Sweater (Green): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Frilly Uniform (Red): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Frilly Uniform (Green): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Jersey and Spats (Red): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Jersey and Spats (Purple): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Jacket and Spats (Black): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Jacket and Spats (Grey): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
~Shinobi Outfits
Miyabi's Outfit: Clear Hebijo Mission 1-01
Miyabi's Outfit (Green): Clear Miyabi's 5th Character Mission
Imu's Outfit: Clear Hebijo Mission 1-02
Imu's Outfit (Purple): Clear Imu's 5th Character Mission
Murasaki's Outfit: Clear Hebijo Mission 1-03
Murasaki's Outfit (Pink): Clear Murasaki's 5th Character Mission
Ryobi's Outfit: Clear Hebijo Mission 1-04
Ryobi's Outfit (Blue): Clear Ryobi's 5th Character Mission
Ryona's Outfit: Clear Hebijo Mission 1-05
Ryona's Outfit (Red/Black): Clear Ryona's 5th Character Mission
Yumi's Outfit: Clear Gessen Mission 1-01
Yumi's Outfit (Pink): Clear Yumi's 5th Character Mission
Yozakura's Outfit: Clear Gessen Mission 1-02
Yozakura's Outfit (Pink): Clear Yozakura's 5th Character Mission
Murakumo's Outfit: Clear Gessen Mission 1-03
Murakumo's Outfit (Blue): Clear Murakumo's 5th Character Mission
Minori's Outfit: Clear Gessen Mission 1-04
Minori's Outfit (Blue/Purple): Clear Minori's 5th Character Mission
Shiki's Outfit: Clear Gessen Mission 2-02
Shiki's Outfit (Red): Clear Shiki's 5th Character Mission
Asuka's Outfit: Clear Hanzo Mission 1-01
Asuka's Outfit (Pink): Clear Asuka's 5th Chaarcter Mission
Yagyu's Outfit: Clear Hanzo Mission 1-02
Yagyu's Outfit (Purple): Clear Yagyu's 5th Character Mission
Katsuragi's Outfit: Clear Hanzo Mission 1-03
Katsuragi's Outfit (Blue/Yellow): Clear Katsuragi's 5th Character misson
Ikaruga's Outfit: Clear Hanzo Mission 1-04
Ikaruga's Outfit (Black): Clear Ikaruga's 5th Character Mission
Hibari's Outfit: Clear Hanzo Mission 1-05
Hibari's Outfit (Yellow): Clear Hibari's 5th Character Mission
Homura's Outfit: Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 1-01
Homura's Outfit (Purple): Clear Homura's 5th Character Mission
Yomi's Outfit: Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 1-02
Yomi's Outfit (Pink): Clear Yomi's 5th Character Misson
Mirai's Outfit: Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 1-03
Mirai's Outfit (Brown): Clear Mirai's 5th Character Mission
Haruka's Outfit: Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 1-04
Haruka's Outfit (Aqua): Clear Haruka's 5th Character Mission
Hikage's Outfit: Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 1-05
Hikage's Outfit (Red): Clear Hikage's 5th Character Chapter
French Maid (Black): Default
French Maid (Blue): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Casino Outfit (Red): Default
Casino Outfit (Purple): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Cheerleader (Yellow): Default
Cheerleader (Blue): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Shrine Maiden (Red): Default
Shrine Maiden (Purple): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Pajamas (Yellow): Default
Pajamas (Pink): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Military Uniform (Green): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Military Uniform (Blue): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Armored Bikini (Yellow): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Armored Bikini (Blue): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Spandex Unitard (Red): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Spandex Unitard (Black): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Cheongsam (Red): Default
Cheongsam (Blue): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Naughty Apron (White): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Naughty Apron (Pink): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Magical Girl (Pink): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Magical Girl (Orange): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Kindergarten Smock (Blue): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Kindergarten Smock (Pink): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
~Lingerie
Miyabi's Favorites: Select Hebijo
Imu's Favorites: Select Hebijo
Murasaki's Favorites: Select Hebijo
Ryobi's Favorites: Select Hebijo
Ryona's Favorites: Select Hebijo
Yumi's Favorites: Select Gessen
Murakumo's Favorites: Select Gessen
Shiki's Favorites: Select Gessen
Minori's Favorites: Select Gessen
Yozakura's Favorites: Select Gessen
Asuka's Favorites: Select Hanzo
Ikaruga's Favorites: Select Hanzo
Katsuragi's Favorites: Select Hanzo
Yagyu's Favorites: Select Hanzo
Hibari's Favorites: Select Hanzo
Homura's Favorites: Select Homura's Crimson Squad
Yomi's Favorites: Select Homura's Crimson Squad
Hikage's Favorites: Select Homura's Crimson Squad
Haruka's Favorites: Select Homura's Crimson Squad
Mirai's Favorites: Select Homura's Crimson Squad
ALL OTHER LINGERIE IS UNLOCKED THROUGH THE LOTTERY IN THE SHOP
~Hairstyle
Ponytail: Default
Pixie: Clear Hebijo Mission 1-05
Double Buns: Clear Gessen Mission 1-05
Pigtails: Clear Hanzo Mission 1-05
Bob: Clear Homura's Crimson Squad Mission 1-05
~Accessories
~Slots
Accessory Slot 1: Default
Accessory Slot 2: Buy Accessory Slot 1
Accessory Slot 3: Buy Accessory Slot 2
Accessory Slot 4: But Accessory Slot 3
~Head
Rabbit Ears (Black): Default
Rabbit Ears (Pink): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Chinese Hair Buns (Red): Default
Chinese Hair Buns (Blue): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Flower Headdress (Red): Default
Flower Headdress (Yellow): Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Warrior's Headgear (Blue): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Warrior's Headgear (Yellow): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Magical Headgear: Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Military Cap (Green): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Military Cap (Blue): Clear Chapter 4 of any school
Kindergarten Hat: Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Cat Ears: Default
Dog Ears: Default
Headphones: Clear Chapter 3 of any school
Maid Headdress: Default
Sun Hat: Clear Chapter 3 of any school
Wooden Doll: Clear Chapter 4 of any school
~Face
Black-Rimmed Glasses: Default
Eyepatch: Default
Shinobi Blindfold: Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Masquerade Mask: Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Tengu Mask: Clear Chapter 3 of any school
Mask: Default
Sophisticated Glasses: Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Pacifier: Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Flashy Sunglasses: Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Beard: Clear Chapter 3 of any school
~Back
Rabbit Tail: Default
Dog Tail: Default
Cat Tail: Default
Backpack: Clear Chapter 2 of any school
Collar (Leather): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Collar (Bell): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
Collar (Chains): Clear Chapter 1 of any school
~Hands
Pom-pom: Default
Beads: Default
Kitten Mittens: Default
~Legs
Dangling Lingerie: Clear Chapter 3 of any school
~Art
Hanzo Girls
Crimson Squad Girls
Gessen Girls
Hebijo Girls
Morning Dry-Brush
Ikaruga and Murasame
Katsuragi and Choco
The Secret in Her Eyes
Yagyu and Nozomi
I Will Not Abide You!
Yozakura's Big Family
Face Kurokage
Hometown Friends
Reconciliation
Chasing Grandpa
The Great Hanzo
Sending out a Signal
Memories of Ryoki
Trigger of Vengeance
Bonds of Friendship
Homura Returns
Online Writing
Old Friends' Reunion
...With a Heart of Gold
Love & Peace
The Way of Shinobi!
Opening Movie
~Music
At Hanzo Academy
At Hebijo Academy
At Gessen Academy
The Path of Challenges
Shop District Rampage
Snowy Mountain Climb
Bouncing on the Beach!
Proof of Strength
Hanzo Ninja Room
Renegades' Hideout
Gessen Ninja Room
Hebijo Ninja Room
Strained Strings
Interesting Story
Determination
Jump in the Fire
Things Ahead
That Day, That Time...
What it Means to Fight
Resolution of Blooms (Instrumental)
Resolution of Blooms
Moonlight
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~Tips and Tricks~
~Shinobi Transformation
Activating Shinobi Transformation not only boosts your stats and gives you
access to your Ninja Arts, but it also restores your health to full. This is
one of the first things you'll learn but never forget it. Sometimes it's best
to hold off on transforming until you really need to.
~Remember to Burst!
Pressing down on the D-pad causes you to Burst for 10% of your life to blow
enemies back and get out of a combo. This will be your main tool for escaping
boss combos so remember it!
~Ninja Arts
Ninja Arts not only do large damage or can take out enemy groups, but they are
also useful for another reason. During a Ninja Art your character is invincible
for the entire duration of the attack's animation. When used right this can
allow you to avoid enemy attacks if you don't think you can dodge or get away
in time. If a boss activates their Ninja Art and you're too close to escape,
activate your own Ninja Art right away. You may not damage them, but you'll
escape taking heavy damage yourself.
~Dodge Dodge Dodge!
Your character is invincible for a brief moment while pressing O to do a quick
dodge. Not only does this let you cancel combos to dodge an attack, but it's
also good for moving between enemies to keep a combo going.
~Learn to Burst Bait!
When fighting bosses, they will almost always pull off a Shinobi Transformation
once they get down to 50% health or below. They will always burst if they're in
the middle of a combo or attack at the time as well. By anticipating this you
can prepare a Ninja Art or Breach Art to catch them right as they get done
bursting and never give them a chance to transform and regain their health.
~Keep your combo going
You gain experience not only by killing enemies, but simply by hitting them as
well. Every hit you land on an enemy gives you EXP, even if they're already
dead. So it's important to keep your combo count high to maximize the amount of
experience you get and level faster. The best place to do this is Katsuragi's
mission in Chapter 4 of Hanzo's story. As long as you don't break the three
boulders to trigger the boss' appearance, enemies will spawn endlessly.
Activate Frantic, sweep them to a corner, and just mash away while listening to
music or watching TV. You'll hit level 50 in no time. This is also good for
getting the trophy for a 7000 hit combo.
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~To Do List~
~Polish up the moveset list a bit
~Add prices for store items
~Add rewards for Character missions
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~Credit and Shoutouts~
Shoutouts to Kenichiro Takaki and his dream of filling the world with life and
hometown.
Shoutouts to the wonderful people at XSEED for bringing this and many othe
great games to a wider audience.
Shoutout to Ect for being the weeb game master.
Shoutout to 895 for telling me not to waste time with this guide.
Shoutout to Ozz for telling me what to have for dinner.
Shoutout to Lee for always knowing the most appropriate/inapproriate moment to
come in with a joke.
Shoutout to Yellu for being an underground weeb game dealer.
Shoutout to Pesra and his cat.
God bless Life and Hometown
~Guide copyright RedRoover, 2014