Akihiko Sanada

This article is about a crossover with Persona 4!

My muscles roar as they break the limits! Our fists shall collide! And there's the gong!

真田明彦 Akihiko Sanada
Name	Akihiko Sanada
Voice Actors	MIDORIKAWA Hikaru (Japanese) Liam O'Brien (English)
Character Themes
The Wandering Wolf

Taking action in Persona 3, he was a member of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES). In his pursuit of inexhaustible power, he now travels the world in training to better himself. His Persona is Caesar.
In exchange for his short reach, he's an explosively strong infighter. Cyclone Uppercut forces opponents upwards, with a strong, top-class follow-up to be proud of!

Command Lists

Name	Command
Smart Combo
Smart Combo 1	A ・ A ・ A ・ A
Smart Combo 2	← + A ・ A ・ A ・ A
Smart Combo 3	In mid-air, A ・ A
Smart Combo 4	In mid-air, B ・ B
Special
Special Attack 1	← + A
Ducking ダッキング Dakkingu	→→
	Becomes invulnerable to projectiles from the middle of the action.
Cyclone サイクロン Saikuron
	You can use follow-up attacks during certain actions. Akihiko can perform Cyclone Follow-ups after certain actions. Performing follow-ups consecutively raises the Cyclone Level--indicated at the bottom ofthe screen--increasing the damage and chip damage of Cyclone Follow-up attacks.
Boomerang Hook/Sonic Punch ブーメランフック/ソニックパンチ Būmeranfukku/Sonikku Panchi	A or B during Cyclone
Follow-up Clash Assault 派生クラッシュアサルト Hasē Kurasshu Asaruto	C during Cyclone
	Hits high.
Follow-up Sweep 派生足払い Hasē Ashiharai	↓ + C during Cyclone
	Hits low.
Follow-up Throw 派生投げ Hasē Nage	B + C during Cyclone
	A grab that becomes invulnerable to projectiles from the middle of the action.
Reversal Action
Double Uppercut ダブルアッパー Daburu Appā
	You become invulnerable at the start of the action. The ground version cannot be blocked in the air.
Skill
Corkscrew コークスクリュー Kōkusukuryū	↓↘→ + A or B (B only chargeable)
	The B version has invulnerability against body attribute attacks during the action.
Assault Dive アサルトダイブ Asaruto Daibu	↓↙← + A or B (Air OK)
	Each Assault Dive can be followed up by Cyclone Follow-up attacks.
Extra Skill (Takes 1 skill gauge)
EX Corkscrew EX コークスクリュー EX Kōkusukuryū	↓↘→ + C
	Becomes invulnerable to projectiles from the middle of the action. The EX version has invulnerability against projectiles, and can also move through opponents and circle behind them.
EX Assault Dive EX アサルトダイブ EX Asaruto Daibu	↓↙← + C (Air OK)
Distortion Skill (Takes 2 skill gauge)
Cyclone Uppercut サイクロンアッパー Saikuron Appā	↓↘→ + B + C
	You become invulnerable at the start of the action.
Maziodyne マハジオダイン Maha Jiodain	↓↙← + B + C
	You become invulnerable at the start of the action.
Distortion Skill · Duo (takes 2 skill gauge)
Maziodyne マハジオダイン Maha Jiodain	P during the main character's Distortion Skill
	You become invulnerable at the start of the action.
Astral Heat
Earth Breaker アースブレイカー Āsubureikā	↓↓↓ + B + C
	You become invulnerable at the start of the action. [Requirements]In order to activate, you must have Resonance Blaze active (Lv 4), have 9 Skill Gauges at time of activation, and the opponent must be down to one character.

Palettes

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  Takaya Sakaki
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  Bang Shishigami

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  Takaya Sakaki and Hypnos
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  Enkidu and Hilda
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  Nora Valkyrie and Lie Ren
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  Futaba Sakura and Necronomicon
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Combos

Tactics Mode

For an explanation of how numpad notation works, see also "Numpad Notation" on Dustloop.

1. 5AAA > 236A
2. j.B > 2A > 5B~A~A~2C > 236B+C
3. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] 2B > jc > j.B > jc > j.B > j.C > 214B
4. B+C~B~B~A > 236B
5. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] 2B > jc > j.B > jc > j.B > j.C > 214C~66~A~A~A > 236B+C
6. Activate Resonance Blaze > 5AAA > 214C~B~B~A > 236B > 214B+C

1. Standing AAA > ↓↘→ + A
2. Jumping B > ↓ + A > Standing B -> A -> A -> ↓ + C > ↓↘→ + B + C
3. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] Crouching B > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > Jumping C > Midair ↓↙← + B
4. B + C -> B -> B -> A > ↓↘→ + B
5. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] Crouching B > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > Jumping C > Midair ↓↙← + B -> →→ -> A -> A -> A > ↓↘→ + B + C
6. Activate Resonance Blaze > Standing AAA > ↓↙← + C -> B -> B -> A > ↓↘→ + B > ↓↙← + B

Quotes

Battle

Solo Actions

Normals

Situation	Quote	Audio
Smart Combo 1
	Smart Combo 1
	Smart Combo 1
	Smart Combo 1
	Smart Combo 1
	Smart Combo 1
	Smart Combo 1
	Smart Combo 1
Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
	Smart Combo 2
Clash
	Clash
	Clash
	Clash
Clash (Connect)
	Clash (Connect)
	Clash (Connect)
	Clash (Connect)

Specials

Situation	Quote	Audio

Distortions

Situation	Quote	Audio

Astral

Situation	Quote	Audio

System Mechanics

Situation	Quote	Audio
Resonance Blaze
	Resonance Blaze
	Resonance Blaze
	Resonance Blaze
Throw
	Throw
Throw Whiff
	Throw Whiff
Throw Break
	Throw Break
Throw Escape
	Throw Escape
	Throw Escape
	Throw Escape
Guard
	Guard
Reject Guard
	Reject Guard
	Reject Guard
	Reject Guard
Taking Damage
	Taking Damage
	Taking Damage
	Taking Damage
	Taking Damage
	Taking Damage
	Taking Damage
	Taking Damage
Ground Ukemi (Neutral)
	Ground Ukemi (Neutral)
Aerial Ukemi (Neutral)
	Aerial Ukemi (Neutral)
Aerial Ukemi (Forward)
	Aerial Ukemi (Forward)
Aerial Ukemi (Backward)
	Aerial Ukemi (Backward)

Other

Situation	Quote	Audio
Idle
	Idle
Combo (6k Damage)
	Combo (6k Damage)
Combo (8k Damage)
	Combo (8k Damage)
Combo (10k Damage)
	Combo (10k Damage)

Transitions

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Let's do this. Show me everything you've got.
	Intro	いいだろう　お前の全力……俺に見せてみろ
	Intro	Don't burn out on me... Let's keep this fight HOT!
	Intro	滾るな……熱いファイトにしよう
	Intro	Warm-ups are over. Let's go!
	Intro	ウォーミングアップは終わりだ　いくぞ！
	Intro	Alright, I'll train with you.
	Intro	トレーニングに付き合ってもらうぞ
	Intro	Think you can take a punch from THESE fists?
	Intro	この拳　貴様に耐えられるか？
	Intro	...Yeah, I could use a little exercise. Bring it on.
	Intro	……ちょうど体が鈍っていたところだ　相手になろう
	Intro	I'm in this fight, too... No turning back!
	Intro	俺も参戦させて貰う　一気に行くぞ！
	Intro	Once this battle's over, I'll buy you a bowl at Umiushi.
	Intro	この戦いが終わったら　海牛で一杯やるか
Outro	Sorry about that... "Holding back" isn't really my thing.
	Outro	すまない　手加減は出来ない性分でな
	Outro	Really? I just got warmed up, too...
	Outro	なんだ　やっと体がほぐれてきたところだがな
	Outro	Hm... Can't even last one round, huh? Too bad.
	Outro	ム……1Rも持たないのか　つまらんな
	Outro	That was a great match. Let's do this again in a proper ring.
	Outro	いい試合だった　また別のリングで会おう
Time Up Outro	Won by decision.
	Time Up Outro	判定勝ちのようだな
	Time Up Outro	A win is a win.
	Time Up Outro	勝ちは勝ちだがな
Defeat
	Defeat
	Defeat
	Defeat
Time Up Defeat	Damn, saved by the bell.
	Time Up Defeat	クソッ　ここでゴングか……
	Time Up Defeat	I guess that's it...
	Time Up Defeat	判定負けとはな……

Partner Actions

Partner Swap

Situation	Quote	Audio
Duo Change
	Duo Change
	Duo Change
	Duo Change
Partner Skill Change
	Partner Skill Change
	Partner Skill Change
	Partner Skill Change
Cross Burst
	Cross Burst
	Cross Burst
	Cross Burst
Partner Defeat
	Partner Defeat
	Partner Defeat
	Partner Defeat

Assists

Situation	Quote	Audio
Distortion Skill Duo (x)
	Distortion Skill Duo (x)
	Distortion Skill Duo (x)
	Distortion Skill Duo (x)
Cross Combo
	Cross Combo
	Cross Combo
	Cross Combo

Assist Calls

Situation	Quote	Audio
Generic
	Generic
	Generic
	Generic
Partner with Yu Narukami
	Partner with Yu Narukami
	Partner with Yu Narukami
	Partner with Yu Narukami
Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
	Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
	Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
	Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
Partner with Chie Satonaka
	Partner with Chie Satonaka
	Partner with Chie Satonaka
	Partner with Chie Satonaka
Partner with Yukiko Amagi
	Partner with Yukiko Amagi
	Partner with Yukiko Amagi
	Partner with Yukiko Amagi
Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
	Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
	Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
	Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
Partner with Teddie
	Partner with Teddie
	Partner with Teddie
	Partner with Teddie
Partner with Naoto Shirogane
	Partner with Naoto Shirogane
	Partner with Naoto Shirogane
	Partner with Naoto Shirogane
Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
	Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
	Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
	Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
Partner with Aegis
	Partner with Aegis
	Partner with Aegis
	Partner with Aegis
Partner with Elizabeth
	Partner with Elizabeth
	Partner with Elizabeth
	Partner with Elizabeth
Partner with Labrys
	Partner with Labrys
	Partner with Labrys
	Partner with Labrys
Partner with Tohru Adachi
	Partner with Tohru Adachi
	Partner with Tohru Adachi
	Partner with Tohru Adachi

Interactions

Generic

Situation	Quote	Audio
Outro with partner	Something wrong? You're out of breath... I think you could use more training.
	Outro with partner	どうした　息が上がってるぞ　日々の鍛錬が足りてないんじゃないか
	Outro with partner	Next match, let's see which of us beats their opponent faster.
	Outro with partner	どちらが先に敵を倒すか　次も勝負だな

Iron Tager

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Akihiko: A battle is determined by the quality and mass of a team's muscles. These guys don't stand a chance. Tager: ...Is that some sort of tactical calculation?
	Intro	明彦「戦いの決定打は筋肉量とその質だ　その点で俺たちの勝利は揺るがない」 テイガー「……それは　作戦の暗号か何かか？」
Outro	Tager: You've got potential, but you overestimate your abilities. Akihiko: Victory only comes to those who train.
	Outro	テイガー「素質はあるようだが　過信したな」 明彦「鍛錬を怠ったものに勝利などあるはずもない」

Hakumen

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Hakumen: My justice will not falter, no matter how many foes stand against me. Akihiko: Interesting... Then I'll lend my strength to your cause.
	Intro	ハクメン「我が正義　何人たりとも阻むこと敵わぬと知れ　」 明彦「面白い　俺の胸板を貸してやる」
Outro	Akihiko: You're lacking in every regard. Drink some protein and get training. Hakumen: Weakling. Know the limits of your strength.
	Outro	明彦「そもそもが筋力不足だ　プロテインを飲んで鍛え直せ」 ハクメン「弱き者よ　己の無力を知れ　」

Makoto Nanaya

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Akihiko: Heh... My muscles are aching for some traning tonight. Makoto: You're always so stoic.
	Intro	明彦「フン……今宵の筋肉は鍛錬を求めている」 マコト「相っ変わらずストイックだねー」
Outro	Makoto: Ha! We're on a roll! Akihiko: Yeah, I'm all fired up and feeling good!
	Outro	マコト「絶好調ーってね！」 明彦「ああ　滾るぞ……いい感じだ！」

Azrael

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Akihiko: Looks like your muscles were trained in battle... Not bad. Azrael: I don't give a damn. I'm just here to eat.
	Intro	明彦「その筋肉は闘いの中で鍛え抜かれたもの……やるな」 アズラエル「世事は要らん　さっさと餌を寄越せ」
Outro	Akihiko: Two great strengths, coming together. That was a satisfying fight. Azrael: Didn't come close to my main dish, though.
	Outro	明彦「鍛えあげた力同士のせめぎ合い　いい試合だった」 アズラエル「だが　俺のメインディッシュには程遠いな」

Susano'o

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Akihiko: You're going down for the ten count. Susano'o: Ten? This will be over in the blink of an eye.
	Intro	明彦「10カウントで沈めてやろう」 スサノオ「無用だ　瞬刻で終わらせる」
Outro	Susano'o: This is your end. Akihiko: But I'll accept a rematch anytime.
	Outro	スサノオ「此れにて幕だ」 明彦「再挑戦はいつでも受け付けるぞ」

Chie Satonaka

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Chie: I'm really pumped to be able to fight alongside you, Master! Let's go! Akihiko: Heh. Me too, Satonaka. Let's see how your training's been going.
	Intro	千枝「師匠と一緒に戦えるとか　気合入りまくりです！押忍！」 明彦「フッ　里中　あれからどれほど鍛錬を積んだのか　見せてもらうぞ」
Outro	Akihiko: The requirements for victory are obvious. Chie: Training and effort, right, Master!? Akihiko: Yeah. And protein!
	Outro	明彦「勝利に必要なことは決まりきっている」 千枝「努力と鍛錬　ですよね　師匠！」 明彦「ああ　それとプロテインだ！」

Mitsuru Kirijo

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Akihiko: Mitsuru... You know what we have to do. Mitsuru: Yeah. It's time we demonstrate our resolve.
	Intro	明彦「美鶴……分かっているな？」 美鶴「ああ　決意の差を見せる時だ」
Outro	Mitsuru: Your training seems to be paying off, Akihiko. Akihiko: I can't stay in one place forever. And neither can you, Mitsuru.
	Outro	美鶴「修行の成果は出ているようだな　明彦」 明彦「同じところで立ち止まってはいられない　お前もだろ　美鶴」

Aegis

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Akihiko: Aegis, your technique hasn't slipped a bit. Aegis: Of course. I'm doing great! Akihiko: Then we'll have no problem.
	Intro	明彦「アイギス　腕は鈍ってないだろうな」 アイギス「心配ありません　絶好調であります！」 明彦「よし　なら問題はない」
Outro	Aegis: Can you see how I have grown? Akihiko: Yeah! I better try to keep up!
	Outro	アイギス「私の成長お見せできたでしょうか」 明彦「ああ　俺もうかうかしてはいられんな」

Waldstein

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Akihiko: Huh... Your muscles were clearly honed in combat... Waldstein: You can tell, can you? ...Interesting.
	Intro	明彦「ほう……闘いの中で磨かれた筋肉だな」 ワレンシュタイン「貴様にこれがわかるのか……面白い」
Outro	Akihiko: Is that it? I'm not even close to 100%. Waldstein: Indeed! This is a mere shadow of our full power!
	Outro	明彦「こんなものか？まだ100％には程遠いぞ」 ワレンシュタイン「然り！我らがパワーはこんなものではないわ！」

Carmine

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Carmine: Listen, meathead. All this muscle stuff's made you crazy. Akihiko: Nothing crazy about it. I'll show you why in battle.
	Intro	カーマイン「筋肉筋肉って頭おかしいんじゃねぇのかぁ？」 明彦「何もおかしくはないさ　戦いの中で答えを見せるとしよう」
Outro	Carmine: Sleepy time already!? Akihiko: Ten count... That's a win for me.
	Outro	カーマイン「もうオネンネかよ！」 明彦「テンカウント……勝負ありだな」

Mika

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Mika: My burning heart sets my chest ablaze! Akihiko: My muscles roar past their limits! Akihiko & Mika: Our fists shall collide! Akihiko: And there's the gong!
	Intro	ミカ「胸を焦がす熱きハート！」 明彦「限界を超えて唸る筋肉！」 明彦・ミカ「語り合うは拳と拳！」 明彦「さあ　ゴングだ！！」
Outro	Akihiko: Huf... Nice fight! Mika: Right back at ya...!
	Outro	明彦「ふっ……ナイスファイト！」 ミカ「お互い様というやつだ……んゆー！」

Yang Xiao Long

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Yang: Akihiko, that look...REALLY works for you! Akihiko: You think? I only chose it because it's easy to move in...
	Intro	ヤン「明彦その恰好……超絶イケてる！！」 明彦「そうか？動きやすい以外　特に変わった所はないが」
Outro	Akihiko: What can you trust, if not your fists? Yang: My teammates! Akihiko: Haha, you're right. Same here.
	Outro	明彦「己の拳を信用せず何を信じる」 ヤン「チームメイト！」 明彦「フフ　確かにその通りだ　それは俺も同じだ」

Heart Aino

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Heart: All you need is love, courage, and hope! Akihiko: And I've got all that in my fists!
	Intro	はぁと「大切なのは　愛と勇気と希望！」 明彦「力の全てを拳に込めるっ！」
Outro	Akihiko: Whew... That was the best I could muster. Heart: And all thanks to love!
	Outro	明彦「フッ……これが今の俺が出せる全てだ」 はぁと「うん！　やっぱり『愛』だよね♪」

Akatsuki

Situation	Quote	Audio
Intro	Akatsuki: Whether it be a sea of blades or hail of bullets! Akihiko: No obstacle can stand in our way!
	Intro	アカツキ「剣林弾雨　何するものぞ！」 明彦「ああ　試練なら 何度でも受けて立つ！」
Outro	Akatsuki: Go back to bootcamp, rookie. Akihiko: Train up and challenge us again.
	Outro	アカツキ「惰弱な……練成が足りん」 明彦「鍛錬を重ねて　出直してくるんだな」

Victory Screen

Situation	Quote	Audio
Generic	This won't do at all... You don't have the training or the muscles. Do some squats and come back!
	Generic	なってないな……基礎も筋肉も足りなさすぎる。　スクワットして反省してこい。
	Generic	Heh... You've really improved. I can't wait to fight you again.
	Generic	フッ……なかなかだったぞ。　次に戦う時が楽しみだ。
	Generic	Now that's the kind of fight that gets your blood going! This is gonna make me even stronger. Nice job.
	Generic	血が滾るいいファイトだった。　これでまた俺は強くなれる。グッジョブだ。
	Generic	We just barely won. Guess I still need more training. How 'bout we train together?
	Generic	苦戦したな。俺もまだまだ鍛錬が足りていないようだ。　どうだ？　今から共にトレーニングでも。
	Generic	Hm!? This fight just gave me a great idea for a new workout! I've gotta get going. Adios!
	Generic	ム！　今の戦いで、いいトレーニング方法を思いついたぞ。　俺はこの辺で失礼する、アデュオス！
Partner with Iron Tager	Akihiko: A good battle like that deserves a good celebration! A toast, with the finest ale-- or, maybe the finest beef bowls! Tager: Very well. But if you wouldn't mind, please pour me a glass of natural oil.
	Partner with Iron Tager	明彦「互いに全力を出しきったいい試合だった。　勝利の美酒……いや、勝利の牛丼で乾杯と行こうじゃないか。」 テイガー「良いだろう。ただし私の杯は、天然オイルで頼む。」
Partner with Hakumen	Hakumen: There is no meaning to justice without power. If you have something to protect, words are useless. Pick up your sword and take action. Akihiko: The time you spend training will never betray you. If you get lonely training alone, how about a partner?
	Partner with Hakumen	ハクメン「力無き正義に意味など無い。　貴様に何か守るべきものがあるというなら　言葉を振り翳すのではなく力を得ることだ。」 明彦「鍛錬した時間は裏切らない。　一人が辛いというならば共にトレーニングでもどうだ？」
Partner with Makoto Nanaya	Akihiko: Good, but it's not enough. I need more! My muscles still haven't been pushed to their limit! Makoto: Uh oh, his weirdo switch has been flipped... There's no stopping him now...
	Partner with Makoto Nanaya	明彦「いいぞ。だが、もっと。もっとだ！　まだ俺の筋肉は限界を超えちゃいない！」 マコト「あーあ、変なスイッチ入っちゃった……　こうなると止まらないんだよねぇ、この人……」
Partner with Azrael	Akihiko: My muscles are twitching... That must mean they still have room to grow. It's too early for protein now, so this calls for more training! Azrael: Good, I like that fighting spirit of yours... Very well! I'll take you on!
	Partner with Azrael	明彦「筋肉が震えている……まだ成長できるということか。　プロテインはまだ早い！　トレーニング続行だ！」 アズラエル「良い闘気だ……ならばその敵手、俺が務めるとしよう……！」
Partner with Susano'o	Akihiko: Power's not about winning or losing. It's all about having a challenger's mentality. I don't care whether you're a god or not, just stop talking trash. Susano'o: You speak out of turn, human filth. You desire a challenge? Then face the greatest this world has to offer: God's judgment!
	Partner with Susano'o	明彦「強さとは即ち勝敗ではない。それは、試練に挑む心の在り方だ。　たとえ神といえど、敗者への侮辱は控えてもらおうか。」 スサノオ「随分と吹くではないか、人間風情が。　然らば其の身に下してやろう、此の世の試練の極地――神の裁きを！」
Partner with Chie Satonaka	Akihiko: Nice kick. You stuck to your training, and it shows. Next up, I'll show you the best protein powders for women. They're really good, too. Chie: Thank you, Master! I hope they come in meat flavor!
	Partner with Chie Satonaka	明彦「いい蹴りだ。鍛錬は欠かさなかったようだな。　今度は女性向きのプロテインを紹介してやる。なかなかうまいぞ。」 千枝「ありがとうございます、師匠！　プロテイン、肉味がいいです！　押忍！」
Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo	Akihiko: Heh. Guess we're fighting together again. Mitsuru: Whenever I'm with you, I feel driven to reach greater heights... I guess the word "rivals" suits us well.
	Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo	明彦「フッ、再び肩を並べることになろうとはな。」 美鶴「お前といると、より高みを目指さねばという気持ちになる。　好敵手という言葉は私達のためにあるのかもしれないな。」
Partner with Aegis	Akihiko: Your body will never betray you. Your body was telling me that you've got the potential to become much stronger. Aegis: So the body really speaks? Impressive, Sanada-san. I could not hear it.
	Partner with Aegis	明彦「肉体は裏切らない。お前たちの体が語っていたぞ。　お前たちはまだまだ強くなれる、とな。」 アイギス「体がしゃべるでありますか。　真田さんはやはり凄いです、私には聞こえませんでした。」
Partner with Waldstein	Waldstein: This battle was truly thrilling! I am grateful to have met a warrior such as you. Akihiko: Heh. Well, we both share the desire to be our best, after all. Can't wait to train with you again.
	Partner with Waldstein	ワレンシュタイン「此度の闘い、実に心躍るものであったわ。　貴様ほどの武人との出会いに感謝しようぞ。」 明彦「ふっ、互いに高みを目指す者としてベストを尽くしただけだ。　また共に鍛錬できるのを楽しみにしている。」
Partner with Carmine	Akihiko: Your mind slips because you're thinking about so many unnecessary things. With the proper training, you'd be able to cut down on the internal chatter. I can teach you, what do you say? Carmine: Gaaah, shut up! Just shut up! What the hell do you know!? Get the hell out of my sight. You don't know anything about me...
	Partner with Carmine	明彦「余計なことを考えるから心を乱される。　どうだ？　トレーニングをすれば雑念を捨てられるぞ。」 カーマイン「あー！　うるせぇ！　うるせぇ！！　なんなんだよ、てめぇは！　勝手にしろ！！　わけわかんねぇ……」
Partner with Mika	Mika: Total victory! ♪ C'mon, let's run toward the sunset! Akihiko: Sure, I could use a jog! And once we're done, let's celebrate with some protein shakes.
	Partner with Mika	ミカ「大勝利だんゆー♪　さあ、あの夕日に向かってダッシュだんゆー！」 明彦「ああ、まだまだ走り足りないな。　トレーニング後はプロテインで乾杯だ！」
Partner with Yang Xiao Long	Yang: I guess that was kind of fun. But it's not a game, so I can't afford to give anything less than my all. Akihiko: Looks to me like you really do value your training. It shows in battle, too. Your reads were really sharp.
	Partner with Yang Xiao Long	ヤン「まあまあ楽しめたかな。　遊びじゃないんだ。少しはやれるところ見せないとね。」 明彦「己を律し、日頃からよく鍛えているようだ。　戦いの読みも冴えていたぞ。」
Partner with Heart Aino	Akihiko: I'm still not there yet... I know I can push myself farther. I haven't yet reached the strength I'm looking for! Heart: So your love takes the shape of training? That's so awesome!
	Partner with Heart Aino	明彦「まだだ、まだ足りない……もっと先があるはずだ。　俺が欲する力は、こんなものじゃない！」 はぁと「すごいすごい！　これが真田さんの『愛』の形なんだね！」
Partner with Akatsuki	Akihiko: How 'bout it, Akatsuki? You up for a match with me? My fists are callin' out for another fight! Akatsuki: I'd step into the ring... But do you mind if I refuel a little first?
	Partner with Akatsuki	明彦「どうだろうアカツキ、俺ともう一汗かいてみないか？　どうにも、拳の疼きが収まりきらなくてな」 アカツキ「自分は一向に構わんが……　その前に少し燃料を補給してもいいだろうか？」

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External Links

• BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, Akihiko Sanada
• Megami Tensei Wikia, Akihiko Sanada