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| species          =Unknown being constructed purely of seithr.
| voice            =Takashi Hikida (Japanese) <br/> [[wikipedia:Spike Spencer|Spike Spencer]] (English)
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| appshort        =''[[Borderline]]'' <br/> ''[[The Diary]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]''
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'''Arakune''' was a monster that roamed the sewers of the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. It was created when [[Lotte Carmine]] fell into the [[Boundary]], and was chased around the world by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]]. The monster is presumed deceased.
'''Arakune''' (アラクネ) is a monster that roamed the [[Area.28|sewers]] of the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]]. It was created when [[Lotte Carmine]] fell into the [[Boundary]], and is chased around the world by [[Litchi Faye-Ling]].
 
Arakune is one of the original twelve playable characters that debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''. It was revealed for ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' on February 4th, 2021.


Arakune is one of the original twelve playable characters that debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
[[File:BlazBlue Arakune Model Sheet 02.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Arakune's appearance.]]
Arakune is a monster made of liquid seithr. Its most distinct feature is a simple, white mask with a crude face where its head would be. Inside its body are poisonous insects and multiple, bone-like appendages which it can use to move about or attack its victims with. Because of its liquid nature, it can add extra body parts, such as eyes or mouths around its body and reshape itself into a limitless number of forms; some of these forms it has taken include a flower, a moth and a giant sphere.


In ''BBDW'', Arakune's mask is capable of changing its expressions.
==Personality==
==Personality==


==Biography==
{{Quote|Both its philosophy and its values differ greatly from that of humans, obscuring the meaning behind its actions. However, it is clear that through all of its actions, it seeks to gather knowledge.<ref name="bbcf-arakune-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-arakune"/>}}
===Central Fiction===
Transferred into the [[Embryo]], Arakune strangely became one of the [[chosen]]. In the Kaka Village, he found [[Bullet]] and began fighting her until she managed to fend him off. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 016, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He was later lurking inside the sewers of Area 28 until he sensed a piece of the Azure, and came across Ragna, assaulting him. However, Arakune sensed Noel, who holds a piece of the true Azure, and stopped his offense, instead opting to hunt down the young woman. He attempted to devour her, but was stopped by Ragna, and nearly killed until Litchi came to his rescue, allowing him some time to flee. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref>


He ran deeper into the sewers before being found by Litchi and attacked her when he smelled the scent of the Azure on her, and then almost immediately began to run away when he realized it was too overpowering for him, knowing that the power of the Boundary that she channels to consume him. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Like the other chosen, Arakune was transported to Ikaruga by [[Nine the Phantom]] who told him to kill Izanami to claim his piece of the Azure – before doing so, however he was found by Tager, and assaulted him, forcing his former colleague to retreat. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 038, Sub Scenario 2''</ref> He found [[Nu-13]] much deeper in Ikaruga and attempted to attack her yet was repelled by Relius Clover – Arakune fled. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 007, Chapter 051, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> In a possibility created by Phenomenon Intervention, Ragna took Arakune’s desire and devoured it. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 077''</ref>
Devoid of any emotion besides the instinct to kill, feed, and find the Azure. Arakune is an insane monster who barely retains traces of Roy's mind and memories. It is, for the most part, incapable of normal speech, only being able to spout broken gibberish which concerns his lust for the Azure or the recollection of broken memories. Incapable of remorse or any rational thinking beyond the need for the Azure and to feed, Arakune has haunted the [[Kaka]] by eating their kittens.


[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 62.png|thumb|left|Bang takes Litchi’s place in the final battle]]Arakune was found by Litchi, Tao, and Bang. He battled the three of them before swallowing Litchi, allowing her to meet Roy, and then spat her out once more. Absorbing nearby seithr, the monster desired to become a Black Beast, but was stopped by Bang and then eventually dissolved into seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080, Sub Scenario 2''</ref> It is unknown if Arakune’s data was backed up by [[Es]] and he has not been seen since.
Arakune's hunt for the Azure is what drives its existence, but there is some sentience. It has been known to willingly follow the orders of [[Relius Clover]], which includes reconnaissance and giving information to [[Hazama]]. It should be noted that it only did so after having been captured and experimented upon by Relius.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Arakune - dilectus, True Ending''</ref> It recognizes people from Roy's tenure at [[Sector Seven]] and harbors tatters of his emotions, such as Roy's envy towards [[Kokonoe]].


There are moments of lucidity where Arakune is capable of proper speech and recollection of his memories, but this is rare.


==Powers & Techniques==
==Powers & Techniques==
Being a creature composed of liquid [[seithr]], Arakune can change its shape and body with ease. It is near impossible to predict with its tricky movements and numerous abilities. In gameplay, its [[Drive]] is called '''{{H|Crimson}}''', which allows Arakune to attack its opponent until they are cursed. Once cursed, Arakune is able to attack its opponent with a myriad of bugs of numerous shapes and sizes, overwhelming an opponent into submission. As well as this, Arakune has the ability to turn invisible, teleport from one side of the stage to the other, and even create decoys of itself. Arakune was later outfitted with an [[Artificial Causality Phenomenon Weapon]] by Relius to amplify the creature's power.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 2: Unwavering Feelings</ref>
Arakune has some strength, but this mainly stems from its unpredictability. In the face of characters like [[Kagura Mutsuki]] or [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], it is unable to keep up. Its entire existence is held together by Kokonoe, who [[Observer|Observes]] it to stop it from dissolving into the atmosphere. Otherwise, it can keep up on an even level with [[Taokaka]] and [[Litchi Faye-Ling]], and it's overwhelming nature in combat and unpredictability even bested [[Noel Vermillion]] at one point.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020''</ref>
==Official Profiles==
===''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' Official Site Profile===
''A researcher of magic with a body containing countless insects. Currently living in the sewers beneath Kagutsuchi. In order to maintain its existence it requires a large amount of vitality, which it obtains through attacking humans and Kaka. One day, it senses a disproportionally large energy source and begins to move.<ref name="bbct-arakune-jp"/>''
===''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' Official Site Profile===
''It was originally a researcher of Sector Seven, who opened a forbidden door in his zealous search for the truth. It transformed him into an amorphous creature that housed countless insects within its body. It wanders while searching for a "strong life force" that will sustain its existence.<ref name="bbcs-arakune-jp"/>''


==Library Entry==
===''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' Official Site Profile===
===Arakune===
''A researcher of Sector Seven. For the sake of surpassing Kokonoe, he touched the Boundary; as a result, he lost his memories and was transformed into an amorphous creature that sought only the Azure. After that, the creature was captured by Relius Clover and modified into a puppet.<ref name="bbcp-arakune-jp"/>''
 
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Official Site Profile===
;Story
''A researcher of magic with a body containing countless insects. Currently living in the sewers beneath Kagutsuchi. In order to maintain its existence, it requires a large amount of vitality, which it obtains through attacking humans and Kaka. Claiming itself as the "Azure Grimoire," he (?) senses the Azure and moves.<ref name="bbcf-arakune-story-jp"/>''
;Personality
''Both its philosophy and its values differ greatly from that of humans, obscuring the meaning behind its actions. However, it is clear that through all of its actions, it seeks to gather knowledge.<ref name="bbcf-arakune-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-arakune"/>''
 
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===
;Arakune
''A scientist who once worked at Sector Seven.
''A scientist who once worked at Sector Seven.


''In his attempt to surpass his mentor Kokonoe, he profusely chased the ‘truths’ of the world, but came too close to the Boundary. As a result, he lost his human form and memories, turning into a creature obsessed with seeking the ‘Azure.’ His body is linked directly to the Boundary, and is comprised of a near-infinite amount of bugs. ‘Arakune’ is how he is commonly known - especially on wanted posters.  
''In his attempt to surpass his mentor Kokonoe, he profusely chased the ‘truths' of the world, but came too close to the Boundary. As a result, he lost his human form and memories, turning into a creature obsessed with seeking the ‘Azure.' His body is linked directly to the Boundary, and is comprised of a near-infinite amount of bugs. ‘Arakune' is how he is commonly known - especially on wanted posters.  


''Its sense of values is no longer close to what it was while human. Its words often sound like gibberish, but what is understood is its purpose to seek even greater knowledge. Furthermore, maintaining its physical state is extremely difficult, which is why it consumes humans and members of the Kaka Clan to survive.
''Its sense of values is no longer close to what it was while human. Its words often sound like gibberish, but what is understood is its purpose to seek even greater knowledge. Furthermore, maintaining its physical state is extremely difficult, which is why it consumes humans and members of the Kaka Clan to survive.
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''There have been recorded responses to the names Litchi and Kokonoe, but clearly its memory is shattered.
''There have been recorded responses to the names Litchi and Kokonoe, but clearly its memory is shattered.


''That became even more evident when prolonged exposure to Litchi cornered it into a state of complete mental agitation. That is, until Relius Clover rescued the creature and took it under his control. Now, Arakune continues to seek the Azure, confined by the strings attached to Relius’s hands.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode,  Character #008''</ref>
''That became even more evident when prolonged exposure to Litchi cornered it into a state of complete mental agitation. That is, until Relius Clover rescued the creature and took it under his control. Now, Arakune continues to seek the Azure, confined by the strings attached to Relius's hands.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode,  Character #008''</ref>
 
===[[BlazBlue 10th Anniversary]] Official Site Profile===
''A liquid living being housing countless bugs within its body. Its ideals and values are vastly different from those of humans. Its goal is to gain knowledge and summarize it. Once, it worked under Kokonoe as an assistant in Sector Seven, as the brilliant scientist “Lotte Carmine”, but after being trapped in the Boundary, his form was warped into this shape.''<ref name="BB 10th Arakune"/>
 
===''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' Official Site Profile===
''A transformed, grotesque being that utilizes swarms of insects.''<br/> 
''Formerly an ordinary person in an ordinary body, a grave mistake in his research lead to the birth of this new form.''<br/> 
''Appearing as if he posesses great intelligence, there are sometimes occurrences where he is seen reading books.''<ref name="bbdw-jp"/>
 
==Appearances in other Media==
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Arakune as a playable card.
 
==Trivia==
*In the [[Polls/BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Popularity Poll|BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll]], Arakune placed 33rd out of the 84 candidates. It scored one place above [[Iron Tager]] and one place below [[Jubei]]. It had 622 votes.
*Arakune's birthday is [[wikipedia:April Fools Day|April Fools Day]].
**It is possible that this is the day Arakune first appeared.
*All of Arakune's moveset is named after mathematical calculations.
*Arakune and Roy were never the same person, although many, particularly Litchi, believed this was the case. While Roy's soul rested in the Boundary after being tempted into it by [[Yuuki Terumi]], Arakune came into existence to anchor Roy's [[soul]] to the real world so it would not be swallowed into the Azure. This relationship caused Arakune to occasionally have moments where it would act like Roy, but due to the nature of its appearance, it was assumed that Roy had transformed into the creature and his mind was permanently corrupted by the Boundary.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080, Sub Scenario 2''</ref>
*Arakune's mask was made by Roy when he was losing his sanity before descending into the Boundary. He believed that the mask could help others understand him as his speech became garbled and inconsistent.<ref>''[[The Diary]]''</ref>
*Arakune is illustrated in the following [[Grimoires (BBDW)|Grimoire]] for ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'':
**[[Gameplay:インビジブル BBDW Grimoire|インビジブル (''Invisible'')]].


==References==
==References==
<references>
<ref name="bbct-arakune-jp">''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/arakune.html Arakune]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcs-arakune-jp">''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/arakune.html Arakune]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcp-arakune-jp">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_arakune.html Arakune]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-arakune-personality-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Version Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/arakune.php Arakune]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-arakune-story-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Arakune]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcpex-arakune">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/arakune Arakune]''</ref>
<ref name="BB 10th Arakune">''BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/characters/arakune Arakune]''</ref>
<ref name="bbdw-jp">''BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Website (JP)''</ref>
</references>
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Latest revision as of 17:23, 16 May 2022

"I c n smell   dense Azure! It's close... Cl se close c ose! Hihihihihi! I   l obtain it! The origin  f Azure!
"[1]
アラクネ
Arakune
Name

Arakune

Birthday

April 1

Species

Unknown being constructed purely of seithr.

Voice Actors

HIKIDA Takashi (Japanese)
Spike Spencer (English)

Blood Type

Unknown

Height

20 - 200cm

Weight

5 - 1000kg

Drive

Crimson

Birthplace

Sector Seven headquarters

Likes

Knowledge

Dislikes

Ignorance

Hobbies

Unknown

Character Themes

Thin RED Line, II
Weak Executioner, II, LA

Appearances
Games

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger (playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II (playable)
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend (playable)
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (playable)
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend (playable)
BlazBlue: Central Fiction (playable)
BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War

Manga

BlazBlue
BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex

Novels

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 1
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 1

Short Stories

Borderline
The Diary
Trigger Shift

Arakune (アラクネ) is a monster that roamed the sewers of the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. It was created when Lotte Carmine fell into the Boundary, and is chased around the world by Litchi Faye-Ling.

Arakune is one of the original twelve playable characters that debuted in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger. It was revealed for BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War on February 4th, 2021.

Appearance

Arakune's appearance.

Arakune is a monster made of liquid seithr. Its most distinct feature is a simple, white mask with a crude face where its head would be. Inside its body are poisonous insects and multiple, bone-like appendages which it can use to move about or attack its victims with. Because of its liquid nature, it can add extra body parts, such as eyes or mouths around its body and reshape itself into a limitless number of forms; some of these forms it has taken include a flower, a moth and a giant sphere.

In BBDW, Arakune's mask is capable of changing its expressions.

Personality

Both its philosophy and its values differ greatly from that of humans, obscuring the meaning behind its actions. However, it is clear that through all of its actions, it seeks to gather knowledge.[2][3]

Devoid of any emotion besides the instinct to kill, feed, and find the Azure. Arakune is an insane monster who barely retains traces of Roy's mind and memories. It is, for the most part, incapable of normal speech, only being able to spout broken gibberish which concerns his lust for the Azure or the recollection of broken memories. Incapable of remorse or any rational thinking beyond the need for the Azure and to feed, Arakune has haunted the Kaka by eating their kittens.

Arakune's hunt for the Azure is what drives its existence, but there is some sentience. It has been known to willingly follow the orders of Relius Clover, which includes reconnaissance and giving information to Hazama. It should be noted that it only did so after having been captured and experimented upon by Relius.[4] It recognizes people from Roy's tenure at Sector Seven and harbors tatters of his emotions, such as Roy's envy towards Kokonoe.

There are moments of lucidity where Arakune is capable of proper speech and recollection of his memories, but this is rare.

Powers & Techniques

Being a creature composed of liquid seithr, Arakune can change its shape and body with ease. It is near impossible to predict with its tricky movements and numerous abilities. In gameplay, its Drive is called Crimson, which allows Arakune to attack its opponent until they are cursed. Once cursed, Arakune is able to attack its opponent with a myriad of bugs of numerous shapes and sizes, overwhelming an opponent into submission. As well as this, Arakune has the ability to turn invisible, teleport from one side of the stage to the other, and even create decoys of itself. Arakune was later outfitted with an Artificial Causality Phenomenon Weapon by Relius to amplify the creature's power.[5]

Arakune has some strength, but this mainly stems from its unpredictability. In the face of characters like Kagura Mutsuki or Ragna the Bloodedge, it is unable to keep up. Its entire existence is held together by Kokonoe, who Observes it to stop it from dissolving into the atmosphere. Otherwise, it can keep up on an even level with Taokaka and Litchi Faye-Ling, and it's overwhelming nature in combat and unpredictability even bested Noel Vermillion at one point.[6]

Official Profiles

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site Profile

A researcher of magic with a body containing countless insects. Currently living in the sewers beneath Kagutsuchi. In order to maintain its existence it requires a large amount of vitality, which it obtains through attacking humans and Kaka. One day, it senses a disproportionally large energy source and begins to move.[7]

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Official Site Profile

It was originally a researcher of Sector Seven, who opened a forbidden door in his zealous search for the truth. It transformed him into an amorphous creature that housed countless insects within its body. It wanders while searching for a "strong life force" that will sustain its existence.[8]

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site Profile

A researcher of Sector Seven. For the sake of surpassing Kokonoe, he touched the Boundary; as a result, he lost his memories and was transformed into an amorphous creature that sought only the Azure. After that, the creature was captured by Relius Clover and modified into a puppet.[9]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Site Profile

Story

A researcher of magic with a body containing countless insects. Currently living in the sewers beneath Kagutsuchi. In order to maintain its existence, it requires a large amount of vitality, which it obtains through attacking humans and Kaka. Claiming itself as the "Azure Grimoire," he (?) senses the Azure and moves.[10]

Personality

Both its philosophy and its values differ greatly from that of humans, obscuring the meaning behind its actions. However, it is clear that through all of its actions, it seeks to gather knowledge.[2][3]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Library Entry

Arakune

A scientist who once worked at Sector Seven.

In his attempt to surpass his mentor Kokonoe, he profusely chased the ‘truths' of the world, but came too close to the Boundary. As a result, he lost his human form and memories, turning into a creature obsessed with seeking the ‘Azure.' His body is linked directly to the Boundary, and is comprised of a near-infinite amount of bugs. ‘Arakune' is how he is commonly known - especially on wanted posters.

Its sense of values is no longer close to what it was while human. Its words often sound like gibberish, but what is understood is its purpose to seek even greater knowledge. Furthermore, maintaining its physical state is extremely difficult, which is why it consumes humans and members of the Kaka Clan to survive.

There have been recorded responses to the names Litchi and Kokonoe, but clearly its memory is shattered.

That became even more evident when prolonged exposure to Litchi cornered it into a state of complete mental agitation. That is, until Relius Clover rescued the creature and took it under his control. Now, Arakune continues to seek the Azure, confined by the strings attached to Relius's hands.[11]

BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site Profile

A liquid living being housing countless bugs within its body. Its ideals and values are vastly different from those of humans. Its goal is to gain knowledge and summarize it. Once, it worked under Kokonoe as an assistant in Sector Seven, as the brilliant scientist “Lotte Carmine”, but after being trapped in the Boundary, his form was warped into this shape.[1]

BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Site Profile

A transformed, grotesque being that utilizes swarms of insects.
Formerly an ordinary person in an ordinary body, a grave mistake in his research lead to the birth of this new form.
Appearing as if he posesses great intelligence, there are sometimes occurrences where he is seen reading books.[12]

Appearances in other Media

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

Trivia

  • In the BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll, Arakune placed 33rd out of the 84 candidates. It scored one place above Iron Tager and one place below Jubei. It had 622 votes.
  • Arakune's birthday is April Fools Day.
    • It is possible that this is the day Arakune first appeared.
  • All of Arakune's moveset is named after mathematical calculations.
  • Arakune and Roy were never the same person, although many, particularly Litchi, believed this was the case. While Roy's soul rested in the Boundary after being tempted into it by Yuuki Terumi, Arakune came into existence to anchor Roy's soul to the real world so it would not be swallowed into the Azure. This relationship caused Arakune to occasionally have moments where it would act like Roy, but due to the nature of its appearance, it was assumed that Roy had transformed into the creature and his mind was permanently corrupted by the Boundary.[13]
  • Arakune's mask was made by Roy when he was losing his sanity before descending into the Boundary. He believed that the mask could help others understand him as his speech became garbled and inconsistent.[14]
  • Arakune is illustrated in the following Grimoire for BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Site (JP), Arakune
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Version Official Site (JP), Arakune
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Arakune
  4. ↑ BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Arakune - dilectus, True Ending
  5. ↑ BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 2: Unwavering Feelings
  6. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020
  7. ↑ BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), Arakune
  8. ↑ BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), Arakune
  9. ↑ BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), Arakune
  10. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - Arakune
  11. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #008
  12. ↑ BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Website (JP)
  13. ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080, Sub Scenario 2
  14. ↑ The Diary
Characters
Playable (C-series)
BBCT
Ragna the Bloodedge
·
Jin Kisaragi
·
Noel Vermillion
·
Rachel Alucard
·
Taokaka
·
Iron Tager
·
Litchi Faye-Ling
·
Arakune
·
Bang Shishigami
·
Carl Clover
·
Hakumen
·
ν-No.13-
BBCS
Tsubaki Yayoi
·
Hazama
·
µ-No.12-
·
Makoto Nanaya
·
Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
·
Platinum the Trinity
·
Relius Clover
BBCP
Izayoi
·
Amane Nishiki
·
Bullet
·
Azrael
·
Kagura Mutsuki
·
Yuuki Terumi
·
Kokonoe
·
Celica A. Mercury
·
λ-No.11-
BBCF
Hibiki Kohaku
·
Naoto Kurogane
·
Nine the Phantom
·
Izanami
·
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
·
Homura Amanohokosaka
·
Ignis Clover
·
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
·
Rachel Alucard
·
Raquel Alucard
·
Relius Clover
·
Saya Terumi
·
Shinnosuke Fukuda
·
Spinner Superior
·
Tadayuki Isa
·
Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
·
Yuki Hayami
XBlaze
Code Embryo
Acht
·
Akio Osafune
·
Akira Kamewari
·
Avenge
·
Azure Shrine Maiden
·
Drei
·
Elise von Klagen
·
Es
·
Es-N
·
Goro Joizumi
·
Hinata Himezuru
·
Kuon Glamred Stroheim
·
Lord Stroheim
·
Mei Amanohokosaka
·
Ringo Akagi
·
Ripper
·
Ryouko Kagari
·
Sechs
·
Souichiro Unomaru
·
Sui Amanohokosaka
·
Touya Kagari
·
Yuki Himezuru
Lost Memories
Artillery
·
Brain Cat
·
Father
·
Kiri
·
Little Sister
·
Mother
·
Myself
·
Nobody
Alternative: Dark War
BBDW
Another Dark Kagura
·
Another Dark Mai
·
Ciel Sulfur
·
Hearn
·
Kagami Hajou
·
Oliver
·
Raabe
·
Rei
·
Semia
·
White Justice
·
Zara
Crossover Characters
BBTAG
Persona 4 Arena/
Arena Ultimax
Yu Narukami
·
Yosuke Hanamura
·
Chie Satonaka
·
Yukiko Amagi
·
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
·
Weiss Schnee
·
Blake Belladonna
·
Yang Xiao Long
·
Neo Politan
Arcana Heart
Heart Aino
Senran Kagura
Yumi
Akatsuki Blitzkampf
Akatsuki
·
Blitztank
BBDW
Granblue Fantasy
Djeeta
·
Narmaya
·
Tweyen
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