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'''Kagura Mutsuki''' (カグラ-ムツキ), commonly known as the '''Black Knight''' and '''Black Gale''', is a colonel in the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Kagura is the current head of the [[Duodecim|Mutsuki]] family, and leader of the Imperial Guards. He led the coup d'etat to remove [[Izanami]] from power and seat [[Homura Amanohokosaka]] as its new Imperator.
'''Kagura Mutsuki''' (カグラ=ムツキ), commonly known as the '''Black Knight''' and '''Black Gale''', is a colonel in the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]]. Kagura is the current head of the [[Duodecim|Mutsuki]] family, and leader of the Imperial Guards. He led the coup d'etat to remove [[Izanami]] from power and seat [[Homura Amanohokosaka]] as its new Imperator. An alternate possibility of Kagura exists, named [[Another Dark Kagura]].


Kagura debuted and was made playable in ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]''.
Kagura debuted and was made playable in ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]''. He was revealed for ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' on October 14th, 2021.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Kagura is tall and lean, with purple eyes and spiky black hair. He wears a baggy white shirt with black lines accenting the edges, over which he wears three brown belt, the last of which is much larger than the others and sports a golden buckle. Over his shirt, Kagura wears a black NOL cape with gold trim and crimson lining, that is fastened at the neck with a brown belt. He also wears black trousers and brown shoes with steel toecaps.
[[File:BlazBlue Kagura Mutsuki Model Sheet 01.png|thumb|left|150px|Kagura's NOL uniform.]]
Kagura is tall and lean, with purple eyes and spiky black hair. He wears a loose white shirt with black lines accenting the edges. The left side is crossed over the right and secured by three brown belts: two thinner ones at his waist, and one larger one resting over his hips that sports a golden buckle. Draped over his shoulder is a black cape with gold trim and crimson lining, fastened at the neck with a brown belt. He also wears black trousers and brown shoes with steel toecaps.
 
Kagura's weapon is an enormous black sword with red grooves along both edges. The handle has a white grip wrapped around it. It lacks a both a tip to the blade and a guard on the hilt, and is shaped like a flat rectangle.


==Personality==
==Personality==


{{Quote|A gentleman who likes to flaunt himself and clearly knows that he's the top, but remains shrewd even while being carefree. Always looking into the future, he knows right from wrong and can cleanly divide good from evil.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/kagura.php Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/kagura Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), [http://www.blazblue.jp/eu/chara_kagura.html Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|A gentleman who likes to flaunt himself and clearly knows that he's at the top, but remains shrewd even while being carefree. Always looking into the future, he knows right from wrong and can cleanly divide good from evil.<ref name="bbcf-kagura-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-kagura"/><ref name="bbcpex-kagura-eu"/>}}


Kagura can easily be described to most people as a womanizer and an alcoholic. He often holds wild parties and is sometimes caught hungover from one. Women are his greatest weakness, as he will flirt with them without missing a beat, even if they retaliate. He sometimes understands when to hold back, but this is not always the case.
Kagura can be described to most people as a womanizer and an alcoholic. He often holds wild parties and is sometimes caught hungover from one. Women are his greatest weakness, as he will flirt at the drop of a hat and won't miss a beat even if they retaliate. He sometimes understands when to hold back, but this is not always the case. There are some women that are exempt of this treatment though, for example [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], [[Kokonoe]], and [[Rachel Alucard]]. Despite him being a womanizer, Kagura has shown actual respect to women, such as him being incredibly protective when Noel was attacked by [[Arakune]], to the point that he was really enraged and wanted to kill Arakune, and noting that it was so unlike him.


Underneath this, Kagura is deeply dedicated to Homura, and would go above and beyond what a regular soldier would do for their liege. At times, Kagura affects a serious air and will do anything to help not just those close to him but also regular civilians. He was close friends with [[Bang Shishigami]] in the past, as they were both pupils of [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]]. Kagura's deepest relationship is with [[Hibiki Kohaku]], his loyal secretary and literary foil.
Underneath this, Kagura is deeply dedicated to Homura, and would go above and beyond for his liege. At times, Kagura affects a serious air, and he has expressed his desire to help regular civilians, not just those close to him. He was close friends with [[Bang Shishigami]] in the past, as they were both pupils of [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]]. Kagura's deepest relationship is with [[Hibiki Kohaku]], his loyal secretary and literary foil.


==Biography==
==Powers & Techniques==
Born into the Mutsuki family in the [[1st Hierarchical City of Ookoto]], Kagura spent some of his life learning under [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]] and would eventually become her protector as the head of the Imperial Guard. As a child, he met [[Meifang Lapislazuli]] who had stumbled upon Tenjo, and immediately went to Tenjo's side to protect her, scaring both Meifang and Tenjo. [[Houichirou Hazuki]] followed after him and hit him over the head for being so rude. Tenjo also hit him once before Kagura was dragged away. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 14''</ref>


He was then stationed at the [[5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido]]. When Hibiki Kohaku was first sent to be his servant, he attempted to assassinate him.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Hibiki Kohaku, Act I''</ref> However, Kagura's resolve won him over, and Hibiki remained at his side ever since. Kagura also became acquainted with [[Makoto Nanaya]], and as a member of the Duodecim, also knows [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Tsubaki Yayoi]].
The Black Knight is easily among the strongest of the cast. He has fought consistently his whole life and undergone harsh training that has allowed him to best even Azrael's first limiter, a feat that no one else can boast. He's also able to resist against [[Phantom]]'s [[Gravity Seed]] magic to some extent. Kagura's [[Drive]] is '''{{h|Black Gale}}''' which allows him access to several stances. Kagura primarily fights using [[Ars Magus]] which in his hands, manifests as attacks coated in dark purple energy. He can manipulate the dark energy in some forms, such as firing a purple orb or launching an explosion of dark energy from the ground. As the head of the Praetorian Guard, his strength is legendary even among the strongest of the NOL's forces.


===Remix Heart===
Kagura has a gifted strength and can lift his massive sword with relative ease; he dances around his blade, launching it at his opponents, or uses it to vault over and even as a shield, showing great talent in handling his weapon despite its cumbersome size. His strength has even been compared to Azrael's, although he protests being "lumped in" with the Mad Dog.
Kagura visited the [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune]] to check up on Jin and ran into his relative, [[Taro Sasaga'e]] who had just accidentally shared a kiss with [[Mai Natsume]]. He teased Taro and asked if he should go and try his luck, but this struck a nerve. Then Kagura asked how Jin was faring before leaving Taro to arrange dinner for the dorm - although he did comment on flirting with [[Estella McKenzie]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref>


===Ikaruga Civil War===
Despite all his strengths, Kagura still has weaknesses. He can underestimate opponents such as Meifang and be beaten by his chivalrous attitude towards women. His capabilities also had limits, such as him being powerless against opponents like Izanami.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Kagura, Act II''</ref>
====Determination, Collisions, Spiral Shift====


During the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], Kagura was forced to fight against his lord Tenjo and good friend Bang. When Meifang asked about Tenjo, he told her Tenjo had been taken somewhere safe and due to Meifang's low class among the nobility, she wouldn't be told where. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Tenjo secretly ordered Kagura to take Homura away before her assassination by the NOL, knowing that her child wouldn't be safe with her. Kagura began rebuilding Ibukido after its demolition and made great progress in the year since it was annihilated by the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi]]. Hibiki gave Kagura a report on the rampant looting of Ibukido, and the Black Knight suggested having the stragglers relocated to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. He asked Hibiki to greet Jin in the [[7th Hierarchical City of Kazamotsu]] and bring him back to Ibukido. Once Jin arrived, Kagura talked about the war and ultimately about his decision to press forward with ending the war. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, Story Mode, Kagura "Determination", Episodes 1 - 2''</ref>
==Relatives==
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{{chart| |TA| | KA | |HI||TA='''[[Taro Sasaga'e]]'''<br/>|KA='''{{h|Kagura Mutsuki}}''' / '''[[Another Dark Kagura]]'''|HI='''[[Hibiki Kohaku]]'''}}
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Kagura colluded with [[Sector Seven]] to bring an end to the war, working with [[Kokonoe]] to do so. Through their collaboration, they were able to lock away [[Azrael]] and organize a skirmish between Tager and Kagura. Their staged fight and Kagura's loss caused a big enough distraction and excuse to allow Kagura and Hibiki to sneak Homura out of Ibukido. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, Story Mode, Kagura "Determination", Episodes 3 - 4''</ref>Afterward, he sent Jin to the Ninth Squadron for interfering with a mission to "capture" [[Iron Tager]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Spiral Shift - Hero of the Frozen Blade, Chapter 1''</ref>
==Official Profiles==
===''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' Official Site Profile===
''The current head of the Duodecim's "Mutsuki Family," as well as the commander of the Imperial Guard and the highest ranking official in the Novus Orbis Librarium. Even while wandering aimlessly, the righteous young man has already raised the flag of rebellion against the NOL, which has deviated from the Imperator's will.<ref name="bbcp-kagura-jp"/>''


===Variable Heart===
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Official Site Profile===
After the war ended, with Tenjo, Jin's medal ceremony as the Hero of Ikaruga was underway in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]], and Kagura attended. He found Tsubaki, Makoto, Mai, and [[Noel Vermillion]], offering to escort them across the city, but Makoto ignored him and knocked him out almost immediately. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 1''</ref> Later, Kagura discovered Mai being assaulted by Meifang and bought her some time by fighting Meifang instead. However, he lost, and Meifang advanced to continue her hunt for Mai.<ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 2''</ref> He then sent Jin to capture Meifang on grounds of treason against the NOL. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18''</ref>
;Story
''The current head of the Duodecim's "Mutsuki Family." He serves the Imperator Homura Amanohokosaka, is the highest ranking officer in the NOL, and oversees the Ikaruga Federation. He disembarks in Kagutsuchi along with the Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron that he directly commands to complete his mission to subjugate the Grim Reaper.<ref name="bbcf-kagura-story-jp"/>''
;Personality
''A gentleman who likes to flaunt himself and clearly knows that he's at the top, but remains shrewd even while being carefree. Always looking into the future, he knows right from wrong and can cleanly divide good from evil.<ref name="bbcf-kagura-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-kagura"/><ref name="bbcpex-kagura-eu"/>''


At some point, Kagura relayed information about his planned coup d'etat to replace Izanami with Homura to Makoto, asking her in turn to relay it to Tager and Kokonoe.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Iron Tager - Forget Past''</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===
;Kagura Mutsuki
''The head of the Mutsuki Family of the Duodecim. He is a commander of the Praetorian Guard, and the highest ranking official in the Intelligence Department. His rank is Colonel.


===Chrono Phantasma===
''He has no shortcomings in both politics and martial arts – and wields his massive sword with grace, earning him the nicknames, Black Knight Kagura, or Black Gale.
 
{{Quote|The current head of the Duodecim's "Mutsuki Family," as well as the commander of the Imperial Guard and the highest ranking official in the Novus Orbis Librarium. Even while wandering aimlessly, the righteous young man has already raised the flag of rebellion against the NOL, which has deviated from the Imperator's will.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_kagura.html Kagura Mutsuki]</ref>}}
 
In the February of 2200, Kagura finally gathered the approval and backing of all the Duodecim heads for overthrowing Izanami as Imperator. Kokonoe took over his basement, turning it into a laboratory after being hunted down by the recently escaped Azrael. He sent Hibiki to find Jin and bring him back to Ibukido. While Hibiki was away, Kagura threw a massive party and had a hangover the next morning, and ended up being barged in on by Tager, Noel, and Makoto. He was formally introduced to Noel and dropped hints of having once spent a night alone with Makoto before being attacked by her for his persistent flirtation. Kagura was informed of Azrael's new-found freedom. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 4''</ref>
 
Kagura met with Tsubaki, who was being controlled with the [[Mind Eater (Maledictus Plaga)|Mind Eater]], and told her that they had something of great importance to discuss. [[Hazama]] arrived and introduced himself, giving Kagura a letter from the Imperator, transferring control of Kagura's troops to Hazama and Tsubaki during their tenure in Ikaruga. Hazama dropped hints that he knew about Kagura sheltering Kokonoe. Kagura warned Kokonoe about this after he became aware of the powers of the [[Sealed Weapon Izayoi]]. He was later introduced to [[Celica A. Mercury]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref>
 
Kagura travelled to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]] to find Noel, who was pursuing Tsubaki. There, he encountering [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and bested him in combat. Ragna was taken back to Ibukido and imprisoned, to Kagura and Kokonoe's delight. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 8''</ref> With Kagura's encouragement, Ragna persuaded Noel to not pursue Tsubaki, after which Kagura made his way back to his office and found that Hibiki and Jin had finally arrived. They began organizing the [[Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref>
 
With Noel back at headquarters, Kagura went to find Makoto, who had also begun to pursue Tsubaki, and found her on the brink of being defeated by the Izayoi's overwhelming power. He arrested Makoto and issued a fake decree from the Imperator to Tsubaki to return to her task of finding and apprehending Ragna. He later scolded Makoto for being so reckless, telling her that he had tipped Tsubaki off to her location and was watching them fight so he could verify the Izayoi's power. He later further explained his plan to Ragna and Celica. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref>
 
A massive feast was organized, where he was introduced to [[Taokaka]], [[Rachel Alucard]], and [[Valkenhayn R. Hellsing]]. In the evening, Kagura fought [[Arakune]], who had attempted to consume Noel, and listened to Kokonoe's explanation of how the creature was able to enter the building. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 11''</ref> Kagura met with Bang later on, introducing him to Homura, and the two reconciled. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 12''</ref> The following day, they held the Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge, which Kagura presided over. He watched the numerous contestants fight up until Azrael made his way into the [[Colosseum]] and battled [[Bullet]]. Ragna took over for Bullet to fight the Mad Dog, but was unable to keep up, prompting Kagura to tag in and fight Azrael himself. Their fight was long and almost evenly matched even with Celica's presence, but Azrael managed to land a blow that briefly knocked Kagura unconscious. After this, he realised that Azrael could not fight those who had no will to fight and abused it, buying Kokonoe and Tager enough time to teleport the criminal into a [[dimensional prison]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 13''</ref>
 
With some direction from Kagura, Tsubaki herself was lured into the Colosseum after Azrael's defeat and engaged in a battle against Makoto, Noel, and Jin that forced her to transform into [[Izayoi]]. After her Mind Eater was broken, Kagura brought Izayoi to his side of the rebellion and introduced both Izayoi and Jin to Homura.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 14''</ref> Kagura and Kokonoe later explained to Ragna how they planned to overthrow the Imperator and the circumstances surrounding Celica. He was later caught flirting with Noel, but was knocked flat by Makoto. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 15''</ref>
 
During their explanation of how they would defeat the Imperator to Ragna and Noel, Rachel reminded them that Tenjo's soul inside the [[Phoenix: Rettenjo]] could be used to activate the [[Kushinada's Lynchpin]], which would nullify the [[seithr]] that Izanami uses. He later directed Jin and Izayoi to stay with him and charged Hibiki with protecting Homura while he directed another group consisting of Noel, Makoto, and Ragna to the Lynchpin, which he had Bang protect. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 16''</ref> Jin, Izayoi, and Kagura were assaulted by Izanami and [[Nine the Phantom]], and were left unable to even move through gravity [[magic]]. Izanami seriously injured Kagura, and formally announced Homura as her successor, abdicating her position as Imperator.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 17''</ref>
 
As [[Doomsday]] began, Kagura helped Homura keep the NOL together as their soldiers began dissolving into seithr. Kagura became one of the [[chosen]], and was eventually absorbed into the [[Embryo]] that had begun to occupy the space above Ibukido. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Epilogue''</ref>
 
===Central Fiction===


{{Quote|The current head of the Duodecim's "Mutsuki Family." He serves the Imperator Homura Amanohokosaka, is the highest ranking officer in the NOL, and oversees the Ikaruga Federation. He disembarks in Kagutsuchi along with the Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron that he directly commands to complete his mission to subjugate the Grim Reaper.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref>}}
''If there were two things in the world he could not survive without, it would be alcohol and women. He's a man of gentle manners but is always in some way showing off. And it might seem like he constantly wavers in attitude and opinion, but he never forgets his own sense of justice when it's time to act.


Before being taken inside the Embryo, Kagura and Kokonoe gathered Tager, Makoto, and Hibiki together in order to tell them about the situation at hand, and gave them a brief description of the events that had occurred in the last few months.
''The Mutsuki Family has been placed in charge of overseeing the Ikaruga Federation since the war came to an end. But that does not mean he enjoys it. Recently, he has begun to doubt the Imperator's methods of enforcing order upon people, and while being a member of her closest guards, the Praetorian Guards, he secretly plots a coup d'état.


After being brought into the Embryo, Kagura's memories were completely changed. He was made to believe that he had slain Tenjo and was therefore the Hero of Ikaruga, and that he was in 12/31/2199. Kagura was charged by the NOL to find Jin, who had abandoned his post, and found him in Kagutsuchi. Kagura couldn't understand Jin, as the latter's memories had been left unchanged. He later found and apprehended Ragna, and battled against Tager, who Kokonoe had ordered to stop Kagura from progressing. Kokonoe explained to him that they were in a changed world, and that there were discrepancies in his memories, but [[Nine]] interrupted them by teleporting Kagura to the [[Phantom Field]], where the two fought. She explained to him that he was one of the chosen and that to fulfill his wish he must defeat Izanami.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Kagura Mutsuki, Act I''</ref>
''To correct the wrongs in the world from the inside of the NOL, he resorts to drastic measures, reaching out to the NOL's sworn enemy, Kokonoe of Sector Seven.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #026''</ref>


Kagura met with Kokonoe, Hibiki, and Tager in his office in Ibukido. After Noel was found, Kagura ventured to the [[Lakeside Port]] in Yabiko, where he found Hazama fighting Mai and Noel. By intervening, he was able to bring them both safely to Ibukido. They all discussed the discrepancies in their memories until Celica found her way to them, and their memories eventually returned to them when the [[Amaterasu Unit]] entered the Embryo. She told them that Ragna was looking for Noel, and they set up a gauntlet of opponents for him, with the final one being Kagura himself. The two fought, and Ragna rejected his dream before [[Amane Nishiki]] teleported him away. Kagura returned to Ibukido with Tsubaki in tow. At some point, he ordered Mai and Hibiki to guard Homura in case he would be targeted.
===[[BlazBlue 10th Anniversary]] Official Site Profile===
''Simultaneously the head of the Duodecim’s Mutsuki family, the commander of the Praetorian Guard, and the highest-ranking officer in the NOL. He bears the names “Black Gale” and “Black Knight Kagura”, and his ability in battle is such that he can settle his surroundings with just a glance.''<ref name="BB 10th Kagura"/>


Rachel explained to Kagura that Ragna was using the [[Azure Grimoire]] to consume people's "wishes" so that multiple "possibilities" could be made and that so Noel wouldn't have to die as Izanami had wanted. He joined in on Ragna's gamble, putting his faith in the Grim Reaper. They returned to Yabiko and discussed how to break into Nine's laboratory under Sector Seven's headquarters, meeting [[Jubei]] and [[Trinity Glassfille]] for the first time. After the death of Nine, Kokonoe came back to Ibukido, where Kagura was waiting. A week later, the remainder of the squadron at Nine's lab would be teleported back to Yabiko. Before the squadron arrived, Kagura sent Hibiki to fetch [[Hakumen]] and Tsubaki back to Ibukido, and they discussed how to take down Izanami and Relius Clover. After the squad arrived, Kagura learned of Celica's death.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Chapter 11</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' Official Profile===
''The Supreme Commander of the NOL's forces, and the current head of the Mutsuki family.''
''With both the brains and the brawn to match it, he is a great swordsman that can assess any situation. Because of the jet-black greatblade he wields, many call him "The Black Knight" and "The Black Gale" in fear.''


Kagura, alongside Ragna, [[Lambda-11]], Hakumen, [[Ex Machina: Minerva|Minerva]], Noel, Tsubaki, and Jin were teleported above the frozen space-time that Izanami had created using the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]]. Kagura and Jin separated from the group, going to the Embryo's version of Kazamotsu. To their dismay, Azrael found them and shifted space so they were back in the Colosseum. Kagura and Azrael fought a rematch and, for a while, Kagura had the upper hand thanks to his intensive training. Unfortunately for him, Azrael responded by releasing several of his limiters, allowing him to move faster than Kagura could see. At this point, Jin and Trinity unleashed Yukianesa, saving Kagura's life and freezing Azrael in place, giving him his first ever taste of defeat. Kagura told Jin to catch up to Ragna and that he was going to rest before hauling Azrael to Kokonoe. At this point, it is presumed that Kagura dissolved into seithr after having his data stored by [[Es]].
''However, his downfall is his great weakness to both women and alcohol.''<ref>''BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War, Kagura Mutsuki Profile''</ref>
 
Kagura was last seen in the new world created by Ragna. He delivered a speech at an official NOL ceremony presided over by Homura, with Hibiki and Jin also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Epilogue''</ref>
 
==Powers & Techniques==
 
The Black Knight is easily among the strongest of the cast. He has fought consistently his whole life and undergone harsh training that has allowed him to best even Azrael's first limiter, a feat that no one else can boast. Kagura's [[Drive]] is '''Black Gale''' which allows him access to several stances. Kagura primarily fights using [[Ars Magus]]. As the head of the Praetorian Guard, his strength is legendary even among the strongest of the NOL's forces.
 
Kagura has a gifted strength and can lift his massive sword with relative ease; he dances around his blade, launching it at his opponents, or uses it to vault over and even as a shield, showing great talent in handling his weapon despite its cumbersome size. His strength has even been compared to Azrael's, although he protests being "lumped in" with the Mad Dog.
 
Despite all his strengths, Kagura still has weaknesses. He can underestimate opponents such as Meifang and be beaten by his chivalrous attitude towards women.
 
==Library Entry==
===Kagura Mutsuki===
''The head of the Mutsuki Family of the Duodecim. He is a commander of the Praetorian Guard, and the highest ranking official in the Intelligence Department. His rank is Colonel.
 
''He has no shortcomings in both politics and martial arts – and wields his massive sword with grace, earning him the nicknames, Black Knight Kagura, or Black Gale.
 
''If there were two things in the world he could not survive without, it would be alcohol and women. He’s a man of gentle manners but is always in some way showing off. And it might seem like he constantly wavers in attitude and opinion, but he never forgets his own sense of justice when it’s time to act.
 
''The Mutsuki Family has been placed in charge of overseeing the Ikaruga Federation since the war came to an end. But that does not mean he enjoys it. Recently, he has begun to doubt the Imperator’s methods of enforcing order upon people, and while being a member of her closest guards, the Praetorian Guards, he secretly plots a coup d’état.
 
''To correct the wrongs in the world from the inside of the NOL, he resorts to drastic measures, reaching out to the NOL’s sworn enemy, Kokonoe of Sector Seven.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #026''</ref>


==Appearances in other Media==
==Appearances in other Media==
*The mobile game, ''Mabinogi Duel'', stars Kagura as a playable card.
*The mobile game, ''Mabinogi Duel'', stars Kagura as a playable card.
*The action-RPG [https://fallenlegiongame.com/revenants/ Fallen Legion Revenants] features a DLC in which the Exemplar Marius receives an [https://youtu.be/4xXDcDQ37_I outfit based on Kagura]. This collaboration was likely made possible due to Arc System Works publishing the Japanese version.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*All of Kagura's moves are named after various types of dragons and related creatures of folklore and mythology.
*In the [[Polls/BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Popularity Poll|BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll]], Kagura placed 24th out of the 84 candidates. He scored one place above [[Amane Nishiki]] and one place below [[Izanami]]. He had 949 votes.
*In Library Mode, Kagura is mistakenly called the highest ranking official in the Intelligence Department rather than NOL.  
*When performing attacks, Kagura will call out the names of various dragons and draconic creatures from folklore and mythology.
*Kagura's birthday is Half-Collar Day, a day to relax from work. This is likely a reference to Kagura's laid-back demeanour concerning his work.
**He shares his birthday with [[Avenge]].
*In Library Mode, Kagura is mistakenly called the highest ranking official in the Intelligence Department rather than NOL as a whole.
*Kagura is the second unlockable character in the series, being unlocked once the main story of ''Chrono Phantasma'' has been beaten. He is also the first unlockable character who can be played before they are unlocked, being used to fight [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] at one point in the story.
*Both Kagura and [[Litchi Faye-Ling]] share a fondness for alcohol.
*Kagura is one of the few characters who recognizes that they are fighting themselves if in a mirror-match.
*If [[Hibiki Kohaku]] is fighting Kagura, his move ''Piercing Feather'' will throw paperwork instead of knives. This is only a cosmetic difference, and the move deals the same damage regardless.
*Kagura is illustrated in the following [[Grimoires (BBDW)|Grimoires]] for ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'':
**[[Gameplay:トップの戯れ BBDW Grimoire|トップの戯れ (''Top Playboy'')]].
**[[Gameplay:秘書の務め BBDW Grimoire|秘書の務め (''A Secretary's Duty'')]].
**[[Gameplay:十二宗家の象徴 BBDW Grimoire|十二宗家の象徴 (''Symbol of the Duodecim'')]].
**[[Gameplay:ワダツミ月夜 BBDW Grimoire|ワダツミ月夜 (''A Moonlit Night in Wadatsumi'')]].


==References==
==References==
 
<references>
{{#tag:references}}
<ref name="bbcp-kagura-jp">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_kagura.html Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-kagura-personality-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/kagura.php Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-kagura-story-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcpex-kagura">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/kagura Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcpex-kagura-eu">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), [http://www.blazblue.jp/eu/chara_kagura.html Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref>
<ref name="BB 10th Kagura">''BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site, [http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/characters/kagura/ Kagura Mutsuki]''</ref>
</references>


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Latest revision as of 09:14, 2 August 2022

"Don't give up, fight for what you believe in...even if it costs you your life."
カグラ=ムツキ
Kagura Mutsuki
Name

Kagura Mutsuki

Birthday

January 15

Voice Actors

FUJIWARA Keiji (Japanese, 2013-2020)
NAMIKAWA Daisuke (Japanese, 2021-current)
Grant George (English)

Blood Type

O

Height

187cm

Weight

83kg

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Purple

Drive

Black Gale

Birthplace

1st Hierarchical City of Ookoto

Likes

Alcohol, women

Dislikes

Matters that are unclear

Hobbies

Fishing

Affiliation

Novus Orbis Librarium
Mutsuki family

Character Titles

Black Knight (黒騎士カグラ)
Black Gale (黒い疾風)

Character Themes

Black aggression

Appearances
Games

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (playable)
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend (playable)
BlazBlue: Central Fiction (playable)
BlazBlue Revolution Reburning
BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War

Manga

BlazBlue: Remix Heart
BlazBlue: Variable Heart

Novels

BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade

Kagura Mutsuki (カグラ=ムツキ), commonly known as the Black Knight and Black Gale, is a colonel in the Novus Orbis Librarium. Kagura is the current head of the Mutsuki family, and leader of the Imperial Guards. He led the coup d'etat to remove Izanami from power and seat Homura Amanohokosaka as its new Imperator. An alternate possibility of Kagura exists, named Another Dark Kagura.

Kagura debuted and was made playable in BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma. He was revealed for BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War on October 14th, 2021.

Appearance

Kagura's NOL uniform.

Kagura is tall and lean, with purple eyes and spiky black hair. He wears a loose white shirt with black lines accenting the edges. The left side is crossed over the right and secured by three brown belts: two thinner ones at his waist, and one larger one resting over his hips that sports a golden buckle. Draped over his shoulder is a black cape with gold trim and crimson lining, fastened at the neck with a brown belt. He also wears black trousers and brown shoes with steel toecaps.

Kagura's weapon is an enormous black sword with red grooves along both edges. The handle has a white grip wrapped around it. It lacks a both a tip to the blade and a guard on the hilt, and is shaped like a flat rectangle.

Personality

A gentleman who likes to flaunt himself and clearly knows that he's at the top, but remains shrewd even while being carefree. Always looking into the future, he knows right from wrong and can cleanly divide good from evil.[1][2][3]

Kagura can be described to most people as a womanizer and an alcoholic. He often holds wild parties and is sometimes caught hungover from one. Women are his greatest weakness, as he will flirt at the drop of a hat and won't miss a beat even if they retaliate. He sometimes understands when to hold back, but this is not always the case. There are some women that are exempt of this treatment though, for example Tsubaki Yayoi, Kokonoe, and Rachel Alucard. Despite him being a womanizer, Kagura has shown actual respect to women, such as him being incredibly protective when Noel was attacked by Arakune, to the point that he was really enraged and wanted to kill Arakune, and noting that it was so unlike him.

Underneath this, Kagura is deeply dedicated to Homura, and would go above and beyond for his liege. At times, Kagura affects a serious air, and he has expressed his desire to help regular civilians, not just those close to him. He was close friends with Bang Shishigami in the past, as they were both pupils of Tenjo Amanohokosaka. Kagura's deepest relationship is with Hibiki Kohaku, his loyal secretary and literary foil.

Powers & Techniques

The Black Knight is easily among the strongest of the cast. He has fought consistently his whole life and undergone harsh training that has allowed him to best even Azrael's first limiter, a feat that no one else can boast. He's also able to resist against Phantom's Gravity Seed magic to some extent. Kagura's Drive is Black Gale which allows him access to several stances. Kagura primarily fights using Ars Magus which in his hands, manifests as attacks coated in dark purple energy. He can manipulate the dark energy in some forms, such as firing a purple orb or launching an explosion of dark energy from the ground. As the head of the Praetorian Guard, his strength is legendary even among the strongest of the NOL's forces.

Kagura has a gifted strength and can lift his massive sword with relative ease; he dances around his blade, launching it at his opponents, or uses it to vault over and even as a shield, showing great talent in handling his weapon despite its cumbersome size. His strength has even been compared to Azrael's, although he protests being "lumped in" with the Mad Dog.

Despite all his strengths, Kagura still has weaknesses. He can underestimate opponents such as Meifang and be beaten by his chivalrous attitude towards women. His capabilities also had limits, such as him being powerless against opponents like Izanami.[4]

Relatives

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

Official Profiles

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site Profile

The current head of the Duodecim's "Mutsuki Family," as well as the commander of the Imperial Guard and the highest ranking official in the Novus Orbis Librarium. Even while wandering aimlessly, the righteous young man has already raised the flag of rebellion against the NOL, which has deviated from the Imperator's will.[5]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Site Profile

Story

The current head of the Duodecim's "Mutsuki Family." He serves the Imperator Homura Amanohokosaka, is the highest ranking officer in the NOL, and oversees the Ikaruga Federation. He disembarks in Kagutsuchi along with the Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron that he directly commands to complete his mission to subjugate the Grim Reaper.[6]

Personality

A gentleman who likes to flaunt himself and clearly knows that he's at the top, but remains shrewd even while being carefree. Always looking into the future, he knows right from wrong and can cleanly divide good from evil.[1][2][3]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Library Entry

Kagura Mutsuki

The head of the Mutsuki Family of the Duodecim. He is a commander of the Praetorian Guard, and the highest ranking official in the Intelligence Department. His rank is Colonel.

He has no shortcomings in both politics and martial arts – and wields his massive sword with grace, earning him the nicknames, Black Knight Kagura, or Black Gale.

If there were two things in the world he could not survive without, it would be alcohol and women. He's a man of gentle manners but is always in some way showing off. And it might seem like he constantly wavers in attitude and opinion, but he never forgets his own sense of justice when it's time to act.

The Mutsuki Family has been placed in charge of overseeing the Ikaruga Federation since the war came to an end. But that does not mean he enjoys it. Recently, he has begun to doubt the Imperator's methods of enforcing order upon people, and while being a member of her closest guards, the Praetorian Guards, he secretly plots a coup d'état.

To correct the wrongs in the world from the inside of the NOL, he resorts to drastic measures, reaching out to the NOL's sworn enemy, Kokonoe of Sector Seven.[7]

BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site Profile

Simultaneously the head of the Duodecim’s Mutsuki family, the commander of the Praetorian Guard, and the highest-ranking officer in the NOL. He bears the names “Black Gale” and “Black Knight Kagura”, and his ability in battle is such that he can settle his surroundings with just a glance.[8]

BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Profile

The Supreme Commander of the NOL's forces, and the current head of the Mutsuki family. With both the brains and the brawn to match it, he is a great swordsman that can assess any situation. Because of the jet-black greatblade he wields, many call him "The Black Knight" and "The Black Gale" in fear.

However, his downfall is his great weakness to both women and alcohol.[9]

Appearances in other Media

  • The mobile game, Mabinogi Duel, stars Kagura as a playable card.
  • The action-RPG Fallen Legion Revenants features a DLC in which the Exemplar Marius receives an outfit based on Kagura. This collaboration was likely made possible due to Arc System Works publishing the Japanese version.

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Kagura Mutsuki
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Kagura Mutsuki
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), Kagura Mutsuki
  4. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Kagura, Act II
  5. ↑ BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), Kagura Mutsuki
  6. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - Kagura Mutsuki
  7. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #026
  8. ↑ BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site, Kagura Mutsuki
  9. ↑ BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War, Kagura Mutsuki Profile
Characters
Playable (C-series)
BBCT
Ragna the Bloodedge
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Jin Kisaragi
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Noel Vermillion
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Rachel Alucard
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Taokaka
·
Iron Tager
·
Litchi Faye-Ling
·
Arakune
·
Bang Shishigami
·
Carl Clover
·
Hakumen
·
ν-No.13-
BBCS
Tsubaki Yayoi
·
Hazama
·
µ-No.12-
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Makoto Nanaya
·
Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
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Platinum the Trinity
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Relius Clover
BBCP
Izayoi
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Amane Nishiki
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Bullet
·
Azrael
·
Kagura Mutsuki
·
Kokonoe
·
Yuuki Terumi
·
Celica A. Mercury
·
λ-No.11-
BBCF
Hibiki Kohaku
·
Nine the Phantom
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Naoto Kurogane
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Izanami
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Susano'o
·
Es
·
Mai Natsume
·
Jubei
Non-playable
Other
(C-series)
Ada Clover
· Edgar and Claire Vermillion · Ellen Nelson ·
Ex Machina: Minerva
· Four · Francis and Rosenne ·
Gii
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Homura Amanohokosaka
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Ignis Clover
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Kaka Kittens
· Lao Jiu ·
Linhua
·
Lotte Carmine
·
Nago
· Pakumen & Terumen ·
Raquel Alucard
·
Saya
·
Seven
·
Shuichiro Ayatsuki
·
Takamagahara System
·
Tenjo Amanohokosaka
·
The Origin
· Three ·
Torakaka
·
Totokaka
·
Trinity Glassfille
· Two
Manga
Remix Heart
Akane Teruhiko
·
Chachakaka
·
Cypher Albar
· Elina ·
Estella McKenzie
· Guardian ·
Kajun Faycott
·
Shiori Kirihito
·
Taro Sasaga'e
Variable Heart
Bell
·
Fuzzy
·
Houichirou Hazuki
· Julian ·
Meifang Lapislazuli
·
Rin Hazuki
Novels
Phase Shift
Ayame Yayoi
·
Clavis Alucard
·
Eight
·
Kazuma Kval
·
Seven
·
Suzukaka
·
Three
·
Tomonori
·
Trinity Glassfille
Spiral Shift
Grimwood Huster
·
Karenjina Parsett
Bloodedge Experience
Clavis Alucard
·
Haruka Hayami
·
Hazama
·
Kana Kirishima
·
Kiiro Hikagami
·
Mei Amanohokosaka
·
Naoto Kurogane
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Rachel Alucard
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Raquel Alucard
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Relius Clover
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Saya Terumi
·
Shinnosuke Fukuda
·
Spinner Superior
·
Tadayuki Isa
·
Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
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Yuki Hayami
XBlaze
Code Embryo
Acht
·
Akio Osafune
·
Akira Kamewari
·
Avenge
·
Azure Shrine Maiden
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Drei
·
Elise von Klagen
·
Es
·
Es-N
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Goro Joizumi
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Hinata Himezuru
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Kuon Glamred Stroheim
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Lord Stroheim
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Mei Amanohokosaka
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Ringo Akagi
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Ripper
·
Ryouko Kagari
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Sechs
·
Souichiro Unomaru
·
Sui Amanohokosaka
·
Touya Kagari
·
Yuki Himezuru
Lost Memories
Artillery
·
Brain Cat
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Father
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Kiri
·
Little Sister
·
Mother
·
Myself
·
Nobody
Alternative: Dark War
BBDW
Another Dark Kagura
·
Another Dark Mai
·
Ciel Sulfur
·
Hearn
·
Kagami Hajou
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Oliver
·
Raabe
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Rei
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Semia
·
White Justice
·
Zara
Crossover Characters
Cross Tag Battle
Persona 4 Arena/
Arena Ultimax
Yu Narukami
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Yosuke Hanamura
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Chie Satonaka
·
Yukiko Amagi
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Kanji Tatsumi
·
Teddie
·
Naoto Shirogane
·
Mitsuru Kirijo
·
Akihiko Sanada
·
Aegis
·
Elizabeth
·
Labrys
·
Tohru Adachi
Under Night In-Birth
Hyde
·
Linne
·
Waldstein
·
Carmine
·
Orie
·
Gordeau
·
Merkava
·
Vatista
·
Seth
·
Yuzuriha
·
Hilda
·
Mika
RWBY
Ruby Rose
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Weiss Schnee
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Blake Belladonna
·
Yang Xiao Long
·
Neo Politan
Arcana Heart
Heart Aino
Senran Kagura
Yumi
Akatsuki Blitzkampf
Akatsuki
·
Blitztank
Alternative: Dark War
Granblue Fantasy
Djeeta
·
Narmaya
·
Tweyen
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