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{{Quote|"Don't give up, fight for what you believe in...even if it costs you your life."}}
 
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'''Kagura Mutsuki''', 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==
Tall and lean, with purple eyes and spiky black hair. Kagura wears a baggy white shirt with black lines running down it. It's held onto his body with three brown belts - the last of which is much larger with a golden buckle. Over his shirt, Kagura wears a black NOL cape with golden rims and a crimson red interior lining. The cape is held onto his body with a brown belt. Kagura 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==
To most people, Kagura can easily be described as a womanizer and alcoholic - he often has wild parties and is sometimes caught hungover from the last one. Women are his greatest weakness, as he often flirts with them without missing a beat, although this often leads to him getting beaten by the victims of his attitude. He does have some semblance of when it is appropriate to do so, but this is not always present.


Underneath this however, Kagura is actually deeply dedicated to Homura, going above and beyond what any soldier would do for their liege. At times Kagura can be serious and will do anything to help not just those close to him, but even civilians. He was close friends with [[Bang Shishigami]] in the past. Kagura's deepest relationship is with [[Hibiki Kohaku]], the organized foil to his usual disarray, and the duo's personalities bounce off one another.  
{{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"/>}}


==Biography==
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.
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 grow up to become her protector as the head of the Imperial Guards. While still a child, he met [[Meifang Lapislazuli]], who had accidentally met Tenjo, and he immediately went to her side to protect her, scaring Meifang and Tenjo. [[Houichirou Hazuki]] found him and hit him over the head for being so rude, as did Tenjo - Kagura was dragged away. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 14''</ref>


He is stationed in the [[5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido]]. At some point, Hibiki Kohaku attempted to assassinate him, refusing to become his servant as per the rules of the Kohaku family. Kagura's resolve, however, won him over, and Hibiki has remained at his side ever since. Kagura also became acquainted with [[Makoto Nanaya]]. As a member of the Duodecim, he knows [[Jin Kisaragi]] and [[Tsubaki Yayoi]].
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.


===Remix Heart===
==Powers & Techniques==
At one point, Kagura visited the [[15th Hierarchical City of Torifune]] to check up on Jin, and ran into [[Taro Sasagae]] who had just accidentally shared a kiss with [[Mai Natsume]]. He taunted his relative, asking him if he should go and try his luck, but this struck a nerve. Kagura asked how Jin was before leaving Taro to arrange dinner for his dorm - although he did comment on flirting with [[Estella McKenzie]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref>


===Ikaruga Civil War===
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.
====Determination, Collisions, Spiral Shift====


During the [[Ikaruga Civil War]], Kagura was forced into a difficult position, knowing that he would have to be against his former mistress and Bang, once a great friend of his. He told Meifang that Tenjo had been taken somewhere safe and due to her low nobility; she wouldn't be told where. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Tenjo secretly issued Kagura an order to take Homura before her assassination by the NOL, knowing that her child wouldn't be safe from them. Kagura began rebuilding Ibukido after its demolition and made great progress in the year since it was destroyed absolutely. Hibiki gave Kagura a report on the mass looting of Ibukido after its destruction by the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi]] in the year afterward. 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 to bring him back to Ibukido. They talked about the war and ultimately about Kagura's decision to press forward with ending the war. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, Story Mode, Kagura "Determination", Episodes 1 - 2''</ref>
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 colluded with [[Sector Seven]] to bring an end to the civil war, working together with [[Kokonoe]] in order to do so. Through their collaboration they were able to lock away [[Azrael]] afterward. They organized a skirmish where Tager and Kagura were to pretend to fight which caused a big enough distraction that would allowed Kagura and Hibiki to sneak Homura out of the country. Kagura feigned injury from his fight with Tager, allowing him to escape Ikaruga and help his young Lord escape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, Story Mode, Kagura "Determination", Episodes 3 - 4"</ref>He deployed Jin to the Ninth Squadron after he interfered in a mission to "capture" [[Iron Tager]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Spiral Shift - Ice Blade Hero, Chapter 1''</ref>
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>


===Variable Heart===
==Relatives==
The war had ended and Tenjo laid dead. 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 take escort them across the city, but Makoto knocked him out after ignoring him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 1''</ref> Kagura later found Mai being assaulted by Meifang and bought her some time by fighting his former friend. He lost and Meifang advanced forward to continue her hunt for Mai.<ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 2''</ref> At some point, Kagura relayed some information to Makoto, asking her to relay it Tager and Kokonoe, as it contained information pertaining to the coup d'etat he was planning in regards to replacing Hades: Izanami with Homura <ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Iron Tager - Forget Past''</ref>
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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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===Chrono Phantasma===
==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"/>''


In the February of 2200, Kagura finally gathered the approval and backing of all the Duodecim heads in his plan to overthrow Izanami in her position 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 - ending up 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 insistent flirtation. Kagura was made aware of Azrael's new found freedom. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 4''</ref>
===''[[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.<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"/>''


Kagura met with Tsubaki, who was being controlled with the [[Mind Eater (Maledictus Plaga)]], and he told her that they had something of great importance to discuss. [[Hazama]] arrived and introduced himself, giving him a letter from the Imperator, which ordered Kagura's troops to be under Hazama and Tsubaki's command during their tenure in Ikaruga. Hazama teased hints that he knew about Kagura sheltering Kokonoe, who Kagura told later after he was warned about 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>
===''[[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.


Kagura travelled to the [[6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko]] in order to find Noel who had gone to pursue Tsubaki. Doing so led to him encountering [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] and Kagura bested him in combat. Ragna was taken back to Ibukido and imprisoned, much to Kagura and Kokonoe's enjoyment. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma Episode 8''</ref> With Kagura's encouragement, he persuaded Noel to not pursue Tsubaki and made his way back to his office, finding 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>
''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.


Now with Noel back at headquarters, Kagura went out to find Makoto, who had also began pursuing 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, allowing her to go back to her task of finding and apprehending Ragna. He later scolded Makoto for being reckless, telling her that he 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>
''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.


A massive feast was organised which Kagura attended. 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 and introduced him to Homura and the two reconciled. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 12''</ref> The following day was 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 watched as he battled [[Bullet]]. Ragna took over for Bullet, fighting the Mad Dog, but was unable to keep up for much longer, which made Kagura tag-in to fight Azrael himself. The fight was long and almost evenly matched even with Celica's presence, but Azrael landed a blow that forced Kagura unconscious. During this brief moment, he realised that Azrael cannot fight those who have no will to and abused it, giving Kokonoe and Tager enough time to teleport the criminal into a [[dimensional prison]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 13''</ref>
''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.


With Kagura's direction, Tsubaki was lured into the Colosseum herself after Azrael's defeat and was locked into a battle against Makoto, Noel, and Jin which forced her to become [[Izayoi]]. After her Mind Eater was broken, Kagura introduced both Izayoi and Jin to Homura, having turned the woman to his side of the rebellion. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 14''</ref> Kagura and Kokonoe later explained to Ragna how they planned on overthrowing the Imperator and the circumstances surrounding Celica. He was later caught flirting with Noel, but was knocked down to the floor by Makoto. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 15''</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>


Kokonoe and Kagura explained 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 could be used to 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, who he had Bang protect. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 16''</ref> The former group was assaulted by Izanami and [[Nine the Phantom]], and were left unable to even move as they were compressed by their [[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>
===[[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"/>


As the [[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 sucked into the [[Embryo]] that had begun to occupy the space above Ibukido. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Epilogue''</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.''


===Central Fiction===
''However, his downfall is his great weakness to both women and alcohol.''<ref>''BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War, Kagura Mutsuki Profile''</ref>
 
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.
 
When sucked into the Embryo, Kagura's memories were completely changed. He was made to believe that he was actually the Hero of Ikaruga, that he had slain Tenjo, 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 what Jin was saying as the latter's memories were unchanged. He would later find and apprehend Ragna and battled against Tager, who Kokonoe 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 Kagura was transported to the [[Phantom Field]] by Nine and the two fought. She explained to him that he is one of the chosen and that to fulfil his wish he must defeat Izanami. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Kagura Mustuki, Act I''</ref>
 
Inside the Embryo, Kagura stayed in Ibukido, rendezvousing with Kokonoe, Hibiki, and Tager in his office. He was told about Noel being found, and Kagura ventured to the [[Lakeside Port]] in Yabiko, where he found Hazama fighting Mai and Noel. With his intervention, 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.
 
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 waited. A week later, and the remainder of the squadron sent to her laboratory were teleported back to Yabiko, where Kagura also learned of Celica's death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Chapter 11</ref>
 
Before the squadron arrived, Kagura deployed Hibiki to fetch [[Hakumen]] and Tsubaki back to Ibukido. They all discussed how to take down Izanami and Relius Clover. 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 had their rematch and, for a while, Kagura was winning thanks to his intensive training - unfortunately for him, Azrael released more of his limiters, moving faster than Kagura could see. 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]] around this point.
 
Kagura was last seen in the new world created by Ragna. He delivered a speech in an official NOL ceremony which Homura presided over. Hibiki and Jin were 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 consistently battled all his life and underwent harsh training that has allowed him to best even Azrael's first limiter, a feat which no one else can boast. Kagura's [[Drive]] is '''Black Gale''' and allows him access to several different 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 forces.
 
Kagura has gifted strength and can lift his massive sword with relative ease; he dances around his blade, launching it at his opponents, or using it as a vault and even a shield, showing great talent with his weapon despite what could be considered a cumbersome size. His strength has even been compared to Azrael's himself, although he rejects 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 because of his attitude towards women, as he is usually against causing them any form of harm.
 
==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 similar creatures depicted in 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>
<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
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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
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Iron Tager
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Litchi Faye-Ling
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Arakune
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Bang Shishigami
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Carl Clover
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Hakumen
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ν-No.13-
BBCS
Tsubaki Yayoi
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Hazama
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µ-No.12-
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Makoto Nanaya
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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
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Azrael
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Kagura Mutsuki
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Kokonoe
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Yuuki Terumi
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Celica A. Mercury
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λ-No.11-
BBCF
Hibiki Kohaku
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Nine the Phantom
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Naoto Kurogane
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Izanami
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Susano'o
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Es
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Mai Natsume
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Jubei
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Ada Clover
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Gii
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Homura Amanohokosaka
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Ignis Clover
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Kaka Kittens
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Linhua
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Lotte Carmine
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Nago
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Raquel Alucard
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Saya
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Seven
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Shuichiro Ayatsuki
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Takamagahara System
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Tenjo Amanohokosaka
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The Origin
· Three ·
Torakaka
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Totokaka
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Trinity Glassfille
· Two
Manga
Remix Heart
Akane Teruhiko
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Chachakaka
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Cypher Albar
· Elina ·
Estella McKenzie
· Guardian ·
Kajun Faycott
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Shiori Kirihito
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Taro Sasaga'e
Variable Heart
Bell
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Fuzzy
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Houichirou Hazuki
· Julian ·
Meifang Lapislazuli
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Rin Hazuki
Novels
Phase Shift
Ayame Yayoi
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Clavis Alucard
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Eight
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Kazuma Kval
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Seven
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Suzukaka
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Three
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Tomonori
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Trinity Glassfille
Spiral Shift
Grimwood Huster
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Karenjina Parsett
Bloodedge Experience
Clavis Alucard
·
Haruka Hayami
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Hazama
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Kana Kirishima
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Kiiro Hikagami
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Mei Amanohokosaka
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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
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Shinnosuke Fukuda
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Spinner Superior
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Tadayuki Isa
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Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
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Yuki Hayami
XBlaze
Code Embryo
Acht
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Akio Osafune
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Akira Kamewari
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Avenge
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Azure Shrine Maiden
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Drei
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Elise von Klagen
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Es
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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
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Ryouko Kagari
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Sechs
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Souichiro Unomaru
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Sui Amanohokosaka
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Touya Kagari
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Yuki Himezuru
Lost Memories
Artillery
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Brain Cat
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Father
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Kiri
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Little Sister
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Mother
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Myself
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Nobody
Alternative: Dark War
BBDW
Another Dark Kagura
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Another Dark Mai
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Ciel Sulfur
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Hearn
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Kagami Hajou
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Oliver
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Raabe
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Rei
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Semia
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White Justice
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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
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Yukiko Amagi
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Kanji Tatsumi
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Teddie
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Naoto Shirogane
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Mitsuru Kirijo
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Akihiko Sanada
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Aegis
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Elizabeth
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Labrys
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Tohru Adachi
Under Night In-Birth
Hyde
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Linne
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Waldstein
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Carmine
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Orie
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Gordeau
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Merkava
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Vatista
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Seth
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Yuzuriha
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Hilda
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Mika
RWBY
Ruby Rose
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Weiss Schnee
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Blake Belladonna
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Yang Xiao Long
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Neo Politan
Arcana Heart
Heart Aino
Senran Kagura
Yumi
Akatsuki Blitzkampf
Akatsuki
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Blitztank
Alternative: Dark War
Granblue Fantasy
Djeeta
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Narmaya
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Tweyen
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