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'''Hibiki Kohaku''' is a captain of the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] who first debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]''. He is [[Kagura Mutsuki]]’s loyal servant, and helped him in the coup d’état against [[Izanami]].
'''Hibiki Kohaku''' (ヒビキ＝コハク) is a captain of the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] who first appeared in ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]''. He is [[Kagura Mutsuki]]'s loyal servant and aide-de-camp who provided him assistance with the coup d'état against [[Izanami]]. He wields twin blades named [[Kagari Rokushikisouken]]. <ref>Confirmed in a letter to the monthly Arc System Works livestream, ''Arc Nama'', on November 17, 2017</ref>


As of ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'', he became a playable character.
As of ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'', he became a playable character. Hibiki was revealed for ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' on January 13th, 2021.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
[[File:BlazBlue Hibiki Kohaku Model Sheet 02.png|150px|thumb|left|Hibiki's work uniform.]]
Hibiki is a slender young man with effeminate features, pale skin, and black hair styled in a short bob. His eye color varies between dark brown and a golden amber. Hibiki wears the standard jolting sapphire NOL overcoat with yellow trim, altered to rest just below his shoulders. His overcoat falls to his ankles, but has a decorative slit on the right side long enough to reveal his legs. Underneath it, he wears a collared white shirt with a red tie over a skintight black undershirt.


Hibiki is a young man with slender effeminate features, black hair styled in a short bob, pale skin, and light brown eyes. Hibiki wears a standard jolting sapphire NOL overcoat with yellow trim that rests just below his shoulders. His overcoat has a decorative slit on the right side, open enough to reveal his legs. Underneath it, he wears a collared white shirt with a red tie and a skintight black undershirt.
[[File:BlazBlue Hibiki Kohaku Model Sheet 01.png|150px|thumb|left|Hibiki's battle outfit.]]
 
In Central Fiction, he wears a short jolting sapphire cape with a standing collar that obscures the lower half of his face. The capelet is cut asymmetrically, for the most part falling to his waist but with a "tail" that extending down to his ankles over his right shoulder. This "tail" has the NOL emblem printed on it. Underneath the cape he wears a white, long-sleeved dress shirt that rests around his shoulders and a black, skintight undershirt that covers his shoulders, collar, and half of his neck. The back of his uniform is open near the top, revealing his shoulder blades and some of his back. Hibiki's shirt is split from his waist down on both sides to reveal blue cloth underneath, the edges held together with thin black belts. He wears skintight black legging boots, with a slightly raised heel. Hibiki hangs a large metal sheathe at his lower back to hold his short, straight twin swords and spare detachable blades.
As of Central Fiction, he now wears a short jolting sapphire capelet with a tall collar that obscures the lower half of his face. The capelet has an extended portion off the right shoulder that has the NOL emblem printed on it, and it reaches just above Hibiki's ankles. Underneath, he wears a white, longsleeved dress shirt that rests around his shoulders, with a black skintight undershirt covering his shoulders, collar, and half of his neck. The back of his uniform has an open portion near the top that reveals some of his back and shoulderblades. Around his hips, Hibiki's shirt splits to reveal a small blue portion on each side, held in place with a small black belt. He wears skintight black legging boots, with the boot portion sporting a slightly raised heel. On his lower back, Hibiki carries a large metal sheathe for his twin swords, both of which have short, straight, detachable blades.


==Personality==
==Personality==


Patience is one of Hibiki’s greatest virtues as he often has to put up with the constant antics that Kagura gets himself into. In comparison to his lord, he is far more strict, organized, and disciplined, handling most of the administrative duties within Ikaruga. His relationship to Kagura is interesting as Hibiki would do anything in service to the man, but will often criticize his actions (such as excessive drinking or his behaviour towards women) in blunt, harsh terms. Despite Kagura's shortcomings, Hibiki somewhat admires him and remains steadfast in his loyalty to him. His personality and Kagura’s bounce off one another, leading to a complicated, but very deep relationship.
{{Quote|Strict and particular about details. Though he speaks severely when Kagura indulges in women and alcohol, he never oversteps his bounds as a secretary.<ref name="bbcf-hibiki-personality-jp"/>}}


Hibiki has darker feelings towards himself, going so far to say that he doesn’t have a wish since he is, and always will be, empty. He only wishes to be used as a tool.
Patience is one of Hibiki's greatest virtues as he often has to put up with Kagura's constant antics. In comparison to his lord, he is far more organized, strict, and disciplined, and handles most of the administrative duties within Ikaruga. His relationship with Kagura is complicated. Although Hibiki would do anything in his service, he would also often harshly and bluntly criticize his lord's actions (such as his excessive drinking or behavior towards women). Despite Kagura's shortcomings, Hibiki admires him and remains steadfast in his loyalty to him. He acts as a foil to Kagura, leading to a complicated, but very deep, relationship.


==Biography==
Hibiki maintains significantly darker feelings about himself, going so far to say that he lacks desires of his own and will always remain empty.<ref>''BlazBlue Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Hibiki Kohaku, Act 2''</ref> He only wishes to be used as a tool.


The eternally loyal servant of Kagura Mutsuki. Hibiki is one of the Kohaku’s, a family of assassins who have served the Mutsuki’s for generations as their guardians with unwavering loyalty. Hibiki serves Kagura as his assistant by running errands and making life easier for his superior. Despite the obvious personality clash between the two, Hibiki has an unquestionable sense of admiration for the Black Knight. As a member of the Kohaku’s his family is hardly mentioned in history books, but it appears [[Hakumen]] is aware of his family’s existence.
==Powers and Techniques==


===Ikaruga Civil War===
As a member of the Kohaku family, Hibiki's abilities as an assassin are unmatched. He has an ability that allows him to move about undetected by even the sharpest of senses and can activate it at will. His mobility is to be complimented too, as he can perform highly gymnastic feats with ease and move at lightning quick speeds. Should the need arise, he can use his [[Drive]] '''{{h|Double Chase}}''', and create a shadow clone of himself as a distraction so he can move in for the kill with his twin blades - both of which he wields with deadly accuracy and intricate skill. These swords are named Kagari Rokushikisouken. Multiple elongated knives are also part of his arsenal, and he uses them for throwing. Double Chase also allows him to physically replace the clone as a feint when fighting an opponent.
====Collisions, Determination, Spiral Shift====


In 2197, during the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], Hibiki delivered a report to Kagura amidst a large number of Zero Squadron guards that had been stationed around the branch. The report detailed the NOL’s rejection of the [[Ikaruga Federation]]’s offer of a truce, something that Kagura had predicted. Hibiki noted how looters, in the aftermath of the destruction of [[5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido]], had begun destroying ars magus ships and causing general mayhem, leading Kagura to suggest that they be taken to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]] as refugees. Hibiki, being the voice of reason, respectfully disagreed. He soon left, but promised to return once had more to report. However, he told one of the Zero Squadron guards outside about the plan to relocate the refugees. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, Story Mode,  Kagura "Determination", Episodes 1 - 2''</ref>
==Relatives==
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In the [[7th Hierarchical City of Kazamotsu]], Hibiki greeted the recently arrived [[Jin Kisaragi]] on behalf of Kagura. In doing so, he silently crept up on Jin, the latter only becoming aware of Hibiki's presence once he announced himself. This left Jin shocked and angry that Hibiki dare sneak up on him. Jin willingly followed Hibiki back to Ibukido, but threatened to kill him should he ever use his abilities again around him. Under Kagura’s orders, Hibiki assembled the armies located in Ikaruga to take out [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]], and they regrouped to discuss Jin and how he wields the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]].
==Official Profiles==
A skirmish with [[Sector Seven]] allowed Hibiki and Kagura to move [[Homura Amanohokosaka]] safely out of Ikaruga and into hiding. The two acted under the false pretense that Kagura had been severely injured by [[Iron Tager]], and Hibiki’s harsh methods of persuasion had the Zero Squadron guards surrender and allow Kagura to leave Ikaruga, even though that was something they had been ordered to prevent. Once on the ship, Homura was stowed away, and Hibiki severely criticized Kagura’s awful acting. Once back in Yabiko, Kagura apologized to him and asked for his assistance on another plan, and Hibiki retaliated with the retort that Kagura needs his help on everything, though soon after he told Kagura that he would always be by his side. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, Story Mode, Kagura "Determination", Episodes 3 - 4''</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Official Site Profile===
;Story
''He was born into the "Kohaku" family, a branch family of the "Mutsuki" household of the Duodecim. When he was born, it was decided he would "serve the head of the Mutsuki family." In the beginning he resisted it, but after meeting "Kagura Mutsuki" he accepted that fate and now willingly serves Kagura. Ever since then, he has supported Kagura as a secretary.<ref name="bbcf-hibiki-story-jp"/>''
;Personality
''Strict and particular about details. Though he speaks severely when Kagura indulges in women and alcohol, he never oversteps his bounds as a secretary.<ref name="bbcf-hibiki-personality-jp"/>''


Kagura and Hibiki organized an operation to "capture" Tager, but Jin had found himself in their way. Hibiki was present when Kagura jokingly chastised him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Spiral Shift - Ice Blade Hero, Chapter 1''</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===
;Hibiki Kohaku
''Kagura's right-hand man.


===Variable Heart===
''He belongs to the NOL, and currently holds the rank of Captain. In lieu of the extremely lazy Kagura, he handles a vast majority of the administrative duties within Ikaruga.


[[Mai Natsume]], [[Noel Vermillion]], [[Makoto Nanaya]], and [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] arrived in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]]'s NOL branch, and Hibiki greeted Tsubaki warmly. By this time, Hibiki had been promoted to captain and Mai was shocked as she knew about the Hibiki's family and their hidden trade as assassins, though she didn't say anything. Hibiki put the girls to work helping with the medal ceremony for Jin as he had just ended the Ikaruga Civil War. After telling Tsubaki about Jin's promotion by two ranks, Hibiki began to help her with some of her work. Around this time, [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] lured Mai into a trap under the guise of Hibiki's orders, of which Hibiki was not aware.
''He's a bright bulb, but can at times be extremely blunt and even hurtful. Despite that, he places absolute trust in Kagura's decision-making.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #069''</ref>


===Chrono Phantasma===
===[[BlazBlue 10th Anniversary]] Official Site Profile===
''Kagura Mutsuki’s secretary and an exemplary aide. Strict and particular about details. Though he speaks severely when Kagura indulges in women and alcohol, he never oversteps his bounds as a secretary.''<ref name="BB 10th Hibiki"/>


Under Kagura’s orders, Hibiki was to bring Jin back to the Yabiko branch as his assistance would make Kagura’s planned coup d’état go far more smoothly. He discovered Jin lurking in the [[9th Hierarchical City of Aktisu-kou]] and snuck up on him, once again surprising the other when he announced himself right behind him. After the two reacquainted, Hibiki delivered a letter to Jin detailing what Kagura wanted. Before they left, Jin asked about the city and its weather system, and Hibiki told him that the city's weather control had been damaged along with the cauldron inside the local NOL branch. Jin refused the request and asked Hibiki to take him to the cauldron instead. Hibiki told Jin that he'd suspected he'd say no, so he would simply follow Jin everywhere until he agreed to come with him. Once at the cauldron, Jin requested that Hibiki stay near the entrance, and Hibiki complied. After hearing a commotion, Hibiki hurried to meet up with a now injured Jin, unknowingly interrupting his battle with [[Relius Clover]]. Jin told Hibiki that the situation had changed, and requested to be taken to see Kagura.
===''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' Official Site Profile===
''Secretary to the Commander in Chief  of the NOL. He is dutiful, with an overly serious personality. From time to time he can be seen struggling because of his boss.'' <ref name="bbdw-jp"/>


When they arrived, Hibiki and Jin met up with Kagura and Kokonoe. Hibiki gave his report to Kagura, informing him of the [Colosseum]’s status and the twelve guards watching Tsubaki’s every move. He then apologized to Kokonoe in advance for any damages sustained to her equipment in the Colosseum, before stating that Makoto was also being watched per Kagura’s orders. Hibiki also nonchalantly told Kagura that the electricity bill was an "astronomical" amount, and that Kagura would be paying for it out of his own personal bank account. A little while afterwards, he scolded [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and [[Celica A. Mercury]] for taking two hours to get to the main office of the Yabiko branch when the prison district is a mere ten minute walk away; however, he did offer to take Ragna to [[Kushinada’s Lynchpin]] if he needed guidance.
==Appearances in other Media==
 
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Hibiki as a playable card.
On the night before the planned Colosseum tournament, Hibiki put his cooking skills to use and made an entire buffet for Kagura, Ragna, Jin, Noel, Rachel, [[Nago]], [[Gii]], [[Taokaka]], Makoto, Kokonoe, and Celica. Rachel thanked him for the meal, calling it outstanding and thoroughly complimenting him for his cooking prowess; so impressed was she that she trusted Hibiki enough on which particular brew of tea should be selected for her. Hibiki later scolded Ragna for suddenly bursting into Kagura's office, and looked on as Ragna threatened Kokonoe after learning that Celica was the key to activating Kushinada's Lynchpin. At that time he was introduced to [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]], Rachel’s butler and a former member of the Six Heroes.
 
As promised earlier, Hibiki guided Ragna, Noel, and Celica to the entrance of Kushinada’s Lynchpin, but soon left to return to Kagura and Homura's side. However, after a battle at the Yabiko branch, he was restrained by [[Nine the Phantom]] and [[Hades: Izanami]] when trying to defend Homura alongside Kagura and Jin. Because Izanami had him restrained, she was able to viciously attack Kagura, leaving him injured before Hibiki was able to rush to his aid. After the loss of [[seithr]], Hibiki helped gather survivors into one area to better preserve resources. He praised Homura for managing to hold the NOL together, and noted that the [[Amaterasu Unit]] and the [[Embryo]] were above Yabiko; not only this, but he also informed Kagura that Jin was in critical condition after his battle with Ragna. He then connected Kagura and Kokonoe via intercom so they could freely communicate about future plans.
 
===Central Fiction===
 
Hibiki brought Makoto and Tager to Kagura's office per his lord's request, and Kokonoe explained all the events that had happened in the last few months. Hibiki was then ordered to place soldiers on observation of the [[Embryo]]. He was also tasked with tracking down Ragna and Izanami <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 002 - 005''</ref> Before long, Hibiki, alongside many others, was absorbed into the Embryo and his memories were altered to believe that Kagura was the Hero of Ikaruga, that the date was 12/31/2199, and that Ragna was still a threat to the NOL.
 
Hibiki debriefed Tsubaki, Noel, and Makoto on their mission to find Jin and to capture Ragna. He was paired with Tsubaki to search for Jin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 012''</ref> Much later on, he let Kokonoe into the main branch and issued her a fake ID so she wouldn't be apprehended. He later left the branch with Kagura before it was attacked by [[Hakumen]]. Not long afterwards, Hibiki was transported to Ikaruga and told by Nine to kill Izanami so he could claim his piece of the Azure. He also rendezvoused with Kagura, Kokonoe, and Tager in Yabiko to discuss the discrepancies in their memories, briefly leaving so he could order NOL squadrons to not pursue Ragna, before telling Kagura about Noel's position.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 049''</ref>
 
When the [[Amaterasu Unit]] descended into the Embryo, Hibiki's memories returned. He found Celica stumbling inside the Yabiko branch and brought her to Kagura's office. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 066''</ref> He told of him perceiving that he had to kill Noel in order for his dream to be fulfilled, and was later ordered to direct Tsubaki and Makoto to apprehend Ragna. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 067''</ref> While the main group of Kagura and Kokonoe's force journeyed to Japan, Hibiki directed Mai to an airship to guard Homura. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Later on, he was also deployed to protect His Highness under Kagura's orders. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 088''</ref>Hibiki was later dissolved into seithr and his data was backed up by [[Es]].
 
In the new world created by Ragna, Hibiki was present at an NOL ceremony which Homura presided over - both Kagura and Jin were also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref>
 
==Powers and Techniques==
 
As a member of the Kohaku family, Hibiki’s abilities as an assassin are unmatched. He has an ability that allows him to move about undetected by even the sharpest of senses and can activate it at will. His mobility is to be complimented too, as he can perform highly gymnastic feats with ease and move at lightning quick speeds. Should the need arise, he can use his [[Drive]] '''Double Chase''', and create a shadow clone of himself as a distraction so he can move in for the kill with his twin blades - both of which he wields with deadly accuracy and intricate skill. Multiple elongated knives are also part of his arsenal, and he uses them for throwing. Double Chase also allows him to physically replace the clone as a feint when fighting an opponent.
 
==Library Entry==
===Hibiki Kohaku===
''Kagura’s right-hand man.
 
''He belongs to the NOL, and currently holds the rank of Captain. In lieu of the extremely lazy Kagura, he handles a vast majority of the administrative duties within Ikaruga.
 
''He’s a bright bulb, but can at times be extremely blunt and even hurtful. Despite that, he places absolute trust in Kagura’s decision-making.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #069''</ref> 


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll, Hibiki placed 3rd out of the 84 candidates. He scored one place lower than [[Hazama]], and one place above [[Yuuki Terumi]]. He had 4,861 votes.
*Hibiki's moveset is named after various types of birds, both real and mythological.
*Hibiki's moveset is named after various types of birds, both real and mythological.
*When fighting against Kagura, Hibiki's ''Piercing Feather'' move will throw paperwork instead of knives - a humorous reference to his occupation as Kagura's secretary.
*Hibiki was likely originally planned to be playable in ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' as every other playable character was updated to have win quotes against him. Coinciding with this, a stage was also found in the games files called "''Lost Palace''," and would have likely been his stage before he was cut and pushed back to debut in ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]''.
*Hibiki's eye color is inconsistent across portrayals. He either has brown or golden eyes depending on the artist and artwork.
* Hibiki's birthday falls on November 7. An obscure name for the 11th month of the lunar calendar is 神楽月 ''kagurazuki'', and the 7th day of a lunar month is a quarter moon (compare and contrast with [[Kagura Mutsuki|Kagura's]] birthday on January 15th, where the 15th of a lunar month is a full moon).
** November 7 is also informally Hotpot Day (いい鍋の日 ''ii nabe no hi''), a Japanese number pun on the pronunciation of "11/7"
*Hibiki is illustrated in the following [[Grimoires (BBDW)|Grimoire]] for ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'':
**[[Gameplay:秘書の務め BBDW Grimoire|秘書の務め (''A Secretary's Duty'')]].


==Appearances in other Media==
==References==
*The mobile game, ''Mabinogi Duel'', stars Hibiki as a playable card.
<references>
<ref name="bbcf-hibiki-personality-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/hibiki.php Hibiki Kohaku]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-hibiki-story-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Hibiki Kohaku]''</ref>
<ref name="BB 10th Hibiki">''BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/characters/hibiki/ Hibiki Kohaku]''</ref>
<ref name="bbdw-jp">''BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Website (JP)''</ref>
</references>


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"Lord Kagura won't be coming."[1]
ヒビキ＝コハク
Hibiki Kohaku
Name

Hibiki Kohaku

Birthday

November 7

Species

Human

Voice Actors

ICHIKI Mitsuhiro (Japanese)
Steve Staley (English)

Blood Type

A

Height

168cm

Weight

51kg

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Amber (sometimes brown)

Drive

Double Chase

Likes

Japanese confectionery

Dislikes

Sloppy people

Hobbies

Pottery

Affiliation

Novus Orbis Librarium
Mutsuki family

Character Themes

In the shadows

Appearances
Games

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (non-playable)
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend (non-playable)
BlazBlue: Central Fiction (playable)
BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War

Manga

BlazBlue: Variable Heart

Novels

BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade

Hibiki Kohaku (ヒビキ＝コハク) is a captain of the Novus Orbis Librarium who first appeared in BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma. He is Kagura Mutsuki's loyal servant and aide-de-camp who provided him assistance with the coup d'état against Izanami. He wields twin blades named Kagari Rokushikisouken. [2]

As of BlazBlue: Central Fiction, he became a playable character. Hibiki was revealed for BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War on January 13th, 2021.

Appearance

Hibiki's work uniform.

Hibiki is a slender young man with effeminate features, pale skin, and black hair styled in a short bob. His eye color varies between dark brown and a golden amber. Hibiki wears the standard jolting sapphire NOL overcoat with yellow trim, altered to rest just below his shoulders. His overcoat falls to his ankles, but has a decorative slit on the right side long enough to reveal his legs. Underneath it, he wears a collared white shirt with a red tie over a skintight black undershirt.

Hibiki's battle outfit.

In Central Fiction, he wears a short jolting sapphire cape with a standing collar that obscures the lower half of his face. The capelet is cut asymmetrically, for the most part falling to his waist but with a "tail" that extending down to his ankles over his right shoulder. This "tail" has the NOL emblem printed on it. Underneath the cape he wears a white, long-sleeved dress shirt that rests around his shoulders and a black, skintight undershirt that covers his shoulders, collar, and half of his neck. The back of his uniform is open near the top, revealing his shoulder blades and some of his back. Hibiki's shirt is split from his waist down on both sides to reveal blue cloth underneath, the edges held together with thin black belts. He wears skintight black legging boots, with a slightly raised heel. Hibiki hangs a large metal sheathe at his lower back to hold his short, straight twin swords and spare detachable blades.

Personality

Strict and particular about details. Though he speaks severely when Kagura indulges in women and alcohol, he never oversteps his bounds as a secretary.[3]

Patience is one of Hibiki's greatest virtues as he often has to put up with Kagura's constant antics. In comparison to his lord, he is far more organized, strict, and disciplined, and handles most of the administrative duties within Ikaruga. His relationship with Kagura is complicated. Although Hibiki would do anything in his service, he would also often harshly and bluntly criticize his lord's actions (such as his excessive drinking or behavior towards women). Despite Kagura's shortcomings, Hibiki admires him and remains steadfast in his loyalty to him. He acts as a foil to Kagura, leading to a complicated, but very deep, relationship.

Hibiki maintains significantly darker feelings about himself, going so far to say that he lacks desires of his own and will always remain empty.[4] He only wishes to be used as a tool.

Powers and Techniques

As a member of the Kohaku family, Hibiki's abilities as an assassin are unmatched. He has an ability that allows him to move about undetected by even the sharpest of senses and can activate it at will. His mobility is to be complimented too, as he can perform highly gymnastic feats with ease and move at lightning quick speeds. Should the need arise, he can use his Drive Double Chase, and create a shadow clone of himself as a distraction so he can move in for the kill with his twin blades - both of which he wields with deadly accuracy and intricate skill. These swords are named Kagari Rokushikisouken. Multiple elongated knives are also part of his arsenal, and he uses them for throwing. Double Chase also allows him to physically replace the clone as a feint when fighting an opponent.

Relatives

Mutsuki
Head family
Kohaku
Branch family
Taro Sasaga'e
Kagura Mutsuki / Another Dark KaguraHibiki Kohaku

Official Profiles

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Site Profile

Story

He was born into the "Kohaku" family, a branch family of the "Mutsuki" household of the Duodecim. When he was born, it was decided he would "serve the head of the Mutsuki family." In the beginning he resisted it, but after meeting "Kagura Mutsuki" he accepted that fate and now willingly serves Kagura. Ever since then, he has supported Kagura as a secretary.[5]

Personality

Strict and particular about details. Though he speaks severely when Kagura indulges in women and alcohol, he never oversteps his bounds as a secretary.[3]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Library Entry

Hibiki Kohaku

Kagura's right-hand man.

He belongs to the NOL, and currently holds the rank of Captain. In lieu of the extremely lazy Kagura, he handles a vast majority of the administrative duties within Ikaruga.

He's a bright bulb, but can at times be extremely blunt and even hurtful. Despite that, he places absolute trust in Kagura's decision-making.[6]

BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site Profile

Kagura Mutsuki’s secretary and an exemplary aide. Strict and particular about details. Though he speaks severely when Kagura indulges in women and alcohol, he never oversteps his bounds as a secretary.[1]

BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Site Profile

Secretary to the Commander in Chief of the NOL. He is dutiful, with an overly serious personality. From time to time he can be seen struggling because of his boss. [7]

Appearances in other Media

  • The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Hibiki as a playable card.

Trivia

  • In the BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll, Hibiki placed 3rd out of the 84 candidates. He scored one place lower than Hazama, and one place above Yuuki Terumi. He had 4,861 votes.
  • Hibiki's moveset is named after various types of birds, both real and mythological.
  • When fighting against Kagura, Hibiki's Piercing Feather move will throw paperwork instead of knives - a humorous reference to his occupation as Kagura's secretary.
  • Hibiki was likely originally planned to be playable in BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend as every other playable character was updated to have win quotes against him. Coinciding with this, a stage was also found in the games files called "Lost Palace," and would have likely been his stage before he was cut and pushed back to debut in BlazBlue: Central Fiction.
  • Hibiki's eye color is inconsistent across portrayals. He either has brown or golden eyes depending on the artist and artwork.
  • Hibiki's birthday falls on November 7. An obscure name for the 11th month of the lunar calendar is 神楽月 kagurazuki, and the 7th day of a lunar month is a quarter moon (compare and contrast with Kagura's birthday on January 15th, where the 15th of a lunar month is a full moon).
    • November 7 is also informally Hotpot Day (いい鍋の日 ii nabe no hi), a Japanese number pun on the pronunciation of "11/7"
  • Hibiki is illustrated in the following Grimoire for BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Site (JP), Hibiki Kohaku
  2. ↑ Confirmed in a letter to the monthly Arc System Works livestream, Arc Nama, on November 17, 2017
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Hibiki Kohaku
  4. ↑ BlazBlue Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Hibiki Kohaku, Act 2
  5. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - Hibiki Kohaku
  6. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #069
  7. ↑ BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Website (JP)
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