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'''Hakumen''' (ハクメン) is the former leader of the [[Six Heroes]] who resides within the [[Sankishin|Sankishin's]] [[Susano'o Unit]]. He is the former wielder of the [[Interfectum Malus: Ookami]]. Before donning the mantle of 'Hakumen', he was a time-displaced [[Jin Kisaragi]] who was transported nearly 100 years in the past.
'''Hakumen''' (ハクメン) is the former leader of the [[Six Heroes]] who resides within the [[Sankishin|Sankishin's]] [[Susano'o Unit]]. He is the former wielder of the [[Interfectum Malus: Ookami]]. Before donning the mantle of 'Hakumen', he was a time-displaced [[Jin Kisaragi]] who was transported nearly 100 years in the past.  


Hakumen is one of the original twelve playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.
Hakumen is one of the original twelve playable characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
[[File:BlazBlue Hakumen Model Sheet 01.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Hakumen's appearance.]]
Hakumen is in possession of the Susano'o unit, which takes its form with him with white heavy armor on his head, shoulders, abdomen, upper legs, and feet. He also wears a traditional hakama and a black bodysuit. The armor on his shoulders has one red eye on each shoulder and each foot armor has six eyes on it. His helmet has two horns on it and he has long silver hair tied back into a ponytail.
This appears to be the default form of the Susano'o Unit. Hakumen can take off his mask, but it is unknown what his face looks like underneath.


==Personality==
==Personality==


{{Quote|Hakumen approaches every situation with almost mechanical detachment, and engages with only one purpose: total victory.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/hakumen.php Hakumen]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/hakumen Hakumen]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Hakumen approaches every situation with almost mechanical detachment, and engages with only one purpose: total victory.<ref name="bbcf-hakumen-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-hakumen"/>}}
 
Stoic and disciplined - Hakumen is a man of few words who only speaks when necessary. He believes in balancing the world and will do anything in his power to do so. He is a firm believer in his principles of justice and doing what is right, yet never fails to say exactly what is on his mind when the time is right. Hakumen's pride can border on hubris, but his confidence in his own abilities is founded in his overwhelming capability.
 
Although he seems quiet, Hakumen's mind is always analyzing the situation at hand, mechanically assessing the best way through it. Despite the fact that he is hailed across the world as a heroic icon and his name is known by everyone, Hakumen does not revel in the popularity. Popularity and fame are irrelevant to him; all that matters is his mission to destroy everything left behind by the [[Black Beast]] and [[Yuuki Terumi]]. Every single battle is approached with no mercy or remorse, only the objective of an annihilating victory.
 
Hakumen is not without his humanity, however, and his personality as Jin still lingers deep beneath his silence. He cares greatly for [[Tsubaki Yayoi]], and harbors feelings of regret for not being able to save her in his original timeline. Although he would loathe to admit it, Hakumen does also care for the other Six Heroes (bar Terumi), particularly [[Jubei]] and [[Trinity Glassfille]]. He would never turn his back on his comrades, and would go out of his way into mortal danger to save them. [[Celica A. Mercury]] is another person that Hakumen thinks highly of thanks to the time they spent together during the Dark War.


==Powers & Techniques==
==Powers & Techniques==
Being the leader of the legendary Six Heroes is enough of an indicator towards Hakumen's undeniable strength. He is permanently clad in the Susano'o Unit, one of the Sankishin. This gives him complete immunity to [[seithr]], incredible physical power, and nigh impenetrable armor. The true ability of the Unit is to allow its user to slash through time itself, something that Hakumen can use in conjunction with his Nox Nyctores - the Intefectum Malus: Ookami. Ookami is a weapon that can nullify [[Ars Magus]] itself with its special blade, but its true power has yet to be actually seen.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Teach Me, Miss Litchi! Episode 5 - Ars Armagus? Nox Nyctores? What the?''</ref> Regardless, it is still a Nox-class weapon, and used in conjunction with the power of the Susano'o Unit, Hakumen is an extremely powerful figure.
In gameplay, Hakumen is one of the more unique characters. He has a unique '''{{h|Magatama Gauge}}''', instead of a Heat Gauge, which is used for him to activate his special attacks. His gameplay [[Drive]] is '''{{h|Zanshin}}''', alternatively known as '''{{h|God Slash}}''' - Hakumen briefly conjures a small shield-like sigil in front of him and launches a counter whenever attacked. Outside of gameplay, one of Hakumen's most powerful attacks is a technique called '''{{h|Time Killer}}''' which strips a target of all their remaining time in the world and instantly kills them. Although this ability is powerful, an [[Observer]] can Observe themselves to stave off the effect for a week, and the ability is useless against individuals such as [[Izanami]].<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Epilogue''</ref>
Power is not the only thing in Hakumen's possession. He is also a product of [[Order]] and he can employ its power to fight against great threats to the world. This was most evident in his battles against the Black Beast. Hakumen is also a cunning and strategical leader who employs his vast knowledge of the world in every battle, proving himself well versed in many areas. Even Hakumen's own presence is enough to leave men such as [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] so scared that they are unable to move.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Story Mode, True Ending''</ref> The legendary knight is well trained from his years as Jin under the [[Kisaragi]] household, meaning that he excels in hand-to-hand martial arts and academics.
Yet, for all his strengths, Hakumen is not as powerful as he once was. Thanks to the complicated circumstances surrounding the Observation from [[Kokonoe]] and [[Rachel Alucard]], Hakumen is only at 20% of his original strength, putting him at a severe disadvantage. He is, however, not so proud as to underestimate his opponents, and does not let his personality come between himself and victory. Hakumen's own will is enough to survive his [[soul]] being shattered<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> and to stay within the Boundary for nearly a century without losing himself to insanity. 
==Official Profiles==
===''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' Official Site Profile===
''One of the "Six Heroes" who defeated the Black Beast, who disappeared after the Dark War. Now that he has appeared once again, what could his goal possibly be?<ref name="bbct-hakumen-jp"/>''
===''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' Official Site Profile===
''A member of the "Six Heroes" who defeated the Black Beast during the First War of Ars Magus. He was defeated by Ragna, who had unsealed the power of the Azure, and was restrained by Kokonoe. However, Rachel released him by summoning him. He now cooperates with Rachel to reach his goal.<ref name="bbcs-hakumen-jp"/>''
===''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' Official Site Profile===
''Hakumen, one of the "Six Heroes" who defeated the Black Beast. To carry out his own "justice," he travels to Ikaruga. He intends to rid the region of the "evil" residing there, and to sever the curse of the ones known as the Six Heroes.<ref name="bbcp-hakumen-jp"/>''
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Official Site Profile===
;Story
''One of the "Six Heroes" who defeated the Black Beast. After fighting with the Black Beast during the Dark War, he disappeared. Now that he has appeared once again, what could his goal possibly be?<ref name="bbcf-hakumen-story-jp"/>
;Personality
''Hakumen approaches every situation with almost mechanical detachment, and engages with only one purpose: total victory.<ref name="bbcf-hakumen-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-hakumen"/>''


==Library Entry==
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===
===Hakumen===
;Hakumen
''One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast. He analyzes every situation calmly and mechanically, always taking the best possible option.
''One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast. He analyzes every situation calmly and mechanically, always taking the best possible option.


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''After defeating the Black Beast, he is sealed away in another dimension at the hands of a certain someone, but is later salvaged from the Boundary by Kokonoe. His prolonged time in the dimensional prison has stripped from him a majority of his strength.
''After defeating the Black Beast, he is sealed away in another dimension at the hands of a certain someone, but is later salvaged from the Boundary by Kokonoe. His prolonged time in the dimensional prison has stripped from him a majority of his strength.


''While under Kokonoe’s control upon being salvaged, Rachel frees him. He then heads towards Ikaruga so that he might see his own form of justice through.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #011''</ref>
''While under Kokonoe's control upon being salvaged, Rachel frees him. He then heads towards Ikaruga so that he might see his own form of justice through.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #011''</ref>
 
===''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' Official Site Profile===
''One of the {{h|Six Heroes}} who defeated the Black Beast. He takes interest in nothing but his enemies, and spends all of his time thinking about how to defeat his enemies.
 
''He can stop his opponents' attacks and counterattack with {{h|striking techniques}}, and disable projectiles by slashing at them. Furthermore, each slash of his weapon, the {{h|Interfectum Malus: Ookami}}, possesses overwhelming destructive power!<ref name="bbtag-hakumen-jp"/>''
 
===[[BlazBlue 10th Anniversary]] Official Site Profile===
''One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast during the Dark War, and the leader who brought everything together. He cares for nothing aside from the enemy, and thinks only of how to defeat the enemy.''<ref name="BB 10th Hakumen"/>


==Appearances in other Media==
==Appearances in other Media==
*In the MOBA, Smite, the Goddess Nemesis references Hakumen's signature 'White void' speech in one of her taunts in her Blind Vengeance skin.
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Hakumen as a playable card.
*In the MOBA, ''Smite'', the Goddess Nemesis references Hakumen's signature 'White void' speech in one of her taunts in her Blind Vengeance skin.
*In the game ''Slay the Spire'', the Ironclad character's idle stance is identical to Hakumens. This is an intentional reference as one of the developers stated that he liked the stance.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/646570/discussions/0/1620599015889808693/| Hakumen's stance in Slay the Spire]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the [[Polls/BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Popularity Poll|BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll]], Hakumen placed 17th out of the 84 candidates. He scored one place above [[Nine the Phantom]] and one place below [[Kokonoe]]. He had 1,650 votes.
*Hakumen's birthday is April 6th. It is unknown if this is his actual birthday or the day that he became Hakumen and discarded his identity as Jin.
*Most of Hakumen's moveset is named after nature.
**''Tsubaki'' is named after [[Tsubaki Yayoi]]. He named the move in honor of her after watching her die in his original timeline.
*Hakumen's "I am the white void" speech has a hidden meaning in Japanese. The speech has the line "Ware wa Jin" (localized as "I am the just sword"), which has two meanings: "I am justice" and/or "I am Jin".
*Hakumen shares his English voice actor, [[wikipedia:David Vincent|David Vincent]], with Jin.
*In ''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'', there is a special interaction between the Six Heroes if they are chosen. In the English version, Hakumen does not say anything despite having lines in Japanese.
*There was originally supposed to be a D-arts figure for Hakumen that would have been developed by Bandai. However, it was cancelled.
*Hakumen is creator [[Toshimichi Mori|Toshimichi Mori's]] favourite character.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2010-06-08/int-daisuke-ishiwatari-and-toshimichi-mori| AnimeNewsNetwork Interview with Daisuke Ishiwatari and Toshimichi Mori]</ref>
*In an interview in [[ARC Live!/EP2|ARC Live!]], [[Daisuke Ishiwatari]], creator of the ''Guilty Gear'' franchise, stated that Hakumen is one of his favourite characters alongside [[Taokaka]] and [[Nine the Phantom]].
*Despite having a Vs theme against [[Susano'o]], Hakumen has never fought against Terumi in that form.


==References==
==References==
 
<references>
{{#tag:references}}
<ref name="bbct-hakumen-jp">''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/hakumen.html Hakumen]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcs-hakumen-jp">''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/hakumen.html Hakumen]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcp-hakumen-jp">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_hakumen.html Hakumen ]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-hakumen-personality-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/hakumen.php Hakumen]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-hakumen-story-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Hakumen]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcpex-hakumen">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/hakumen Hakumen]''</ref>
<ref name="bbtag-hakumen-jp">''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, [http://www.blazblue.jp/tag/character/bb13.php Hakumen]''</ref>
<ref name="BB 10th Hakumen">''BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site (JP), [http://blazblue.jp/10th/characters/hakumen/ Hakumen]''</ref>
</references>


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"I am the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword. With blade in hand I shall reap the sins of this world and cleanse it in the fires of destruction. I am Hakumen. The end has come!"
ハクメン
Hakumen

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Name

Hakumen

Birthday

April 6[1]

Species

Artificial Human (formerly)
Soul within a Sankishin

Voice Actors

Tetsuya Kakihara (Japanese)
David Vincent (English)

Blood Type

Unknown

Height

208cm

Weight

155kg

Hair Color

Silver

Drive

Zanshin/God Slash

Birthplace

United Kingdom
Alucard Castle (reborn)

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

The Black Beast

Hobbies

Unknown

Affiliation

Six Heroes

Character Titles

Silver Knight

Character Themes

SUSANOOH, II, LA
SIX-HEROES
Black & White
in JUSTICE
God of War

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: Cross Tag Battle (playable)

Manga

BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex
BlazBlue

Novels

BlazBlue: Phase 0
BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2
BlazBlue: Phase Shift 3
BlazBlue: Phase Shift 4
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 1
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 2

Short Stories

Innocent Black

Drama CDs

BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune

Hakumen (ハクメン) is the former leader of the Six Heroes who resides within the Sankishin's Susano'o Unit. He is the former wielder of the Interfectum Malus: Ookami. Before donning the mantle of 'Hakumen', he was a time-displaced Jin Kisaragi who was transported nearly 100 years in the past.

Hakumen is one of the original twelve playable characters who debuted in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger.

Appearance

Hakumen's appearance.

Hakumen is in possession of the Susano'o unit, which takes its form with him with white heavy armor on his head, shoulders, abdomen, upper legs, and feet. He also wears a traditional hakama and a black bodysuit. The armor on his shoulders has one red eye on each shoulder and each foot armor has six eyes on it. His helmet has two horns on it and he has long silver hair tied back into a ponytail.

This appears to be the default form of the Susano'o Unit. Hakumen can take off his mask, but it is unknown what his face looks like underneath.

Personality

Hakumen approaches every situation with almost mechanical detachment, and engages with only one purpose: total victory.[2][3]

Stoic and disciplined - Hakumen is a man of few words who only speaks when necessary. He believes in balancing the world and will do anything in his power to do so. He is a firm believer in his principles of justice and doing what is right, yet never fails to say exactly what is on his mind when the time is right. Hakumen's pride can border on hubris, but his confidence in his own abilities is founded in his overwhelming capability.

Although he seems quiet, Hakumen's mind is always analyzing the situation at hand, mechanically assessing the best way through it. Despite the fact that he is hailed across the world as a heroic icon and his name is known by everyone, Hakumen does not revel in the popularity. Popularity and fame are irrelevant to him; all that matters is his mission to destroy everything left behind by the Black Beast and Yuuki Terumi. Every single battle is approached with no mercy or remorse, only the objective of an annihilating victory.

Hakumen is not without his humanity, however, and his personality as Jin still lingers deep beneath his silence. He cares greatly for Tsubaki Yayoi, and harbors feelings of regret for not being able to save her in his original timeline. Although he would loathe to admit it, Hakumen does also care for the other Six Heroes (bar Terumi), particularly Jubei and Trinity Glassfille. He would never turn his back on his comrades, and would go out of his way into mortal danger to save them. Celica A. Mercury is another person that Hakumen thinks highly of thanks to the time they spent together during the Dark War.

Powers & Techniques

Being the leader of the legendary Six Heroes is enough of an indicator towards Hakumen's undeniable strength. He is permanently clad in the Susano'o Unit, one of the Sankishin. This gives him complete immunity to seithr, incredible physical power, and nigh impenetrable armor. The true ability of the Unit is to allow its user to slash through time itself, something that Hakumen can use in conjunction with his Nox Nyctores - the Intefectum Malus: Ookami. Ookami is a weapon that can nullify Ars Magus itself with its special blade, but its true power has yet to be actually seen.[4] Regardless, it is still a Nox-class weapon, and used in conjunction with the power of the Susano'o Unit, Hakumen is an extremely powerful figure.

In gameplay, Hakumen is one of the more unique characters. He has a unique Magatama Gauge, instead of a Heat Gauge, which is used for him to activate his special attacks. His gameplay Drive is Zanshin, alternatively known as God Slash - Hakumen briefly conjures a small shield-like sigil in front of him and launches a counter whenever attacked. Outside of gameplay, one of Hakumen's most powerful attacks is a technique called Time Killer which strips a target of all their remaining time in the world and instantly kills them. Although this ability is powerful, an Observer can Observe themselves to stave off the effect for a week, and the ability is useless against individuals such as Izanami.[5]

Power is not the only thing in Hakumen's possession. He is also a product of Order and he can employ its power to fight against great threats to the world. This was most evident in his battles against the Black Beast. Hakumen is also a cunning and strategical leader who employs his vast knowledge of the world in every battle, proving himself well versed in many areas. Even Hakumen's own presence is enough to leave men such as Ragna the Bloodedge so scared that they are unable to move.[6] The legendary knight is well trained from his years as Jin under the Kisaragi household, meaning that he excels in hand-to-hand martial arts and academics.

Yet, for all his strengths, Hakumen is not as powerful as he once was. Thanks to the complicated circumstances surrounding the Observation from Kokonoe and Rachel Alucard, Hakumen is only at 20% of his original strength, putting him at a severe disadvantage. He is, however, not so proud as to underestimate his opponents, and does not let his personality come between himself and victory. Hakumen's own will is enough to survive his soul being shattered[7] and to stay within the Boundary for nearly a century without losing himself to insanity.

Official Profiles

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site Profile

One of the "Six Heroes" who defeated the Black Beast, who disappeared after the Dark War. Now that he has appeared once again, what could his goal possibly be?[8]

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Official Site Profile

A member of the "Six Heroes" who defeated the Black Beast during the First War of Ars Magus. He was defeated by Ragna, who had unsealed the power of the Azure, and was restrained by Kokonoe. However, Rachel released him by summoning him. He now cooperates with Rachel to reach his goal.[9]

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site Profile

Hakumen, one of the "Six Heroes" who defeated the Black Beast. To carry out his own "justice," he travels to Ikaruga. He intends to rid the region of the "evil" residing there, and to sever the curse of the ones known as the Six Heroes.[10]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Site Profile

Story

One of the "Six Heroes" who defeated the Black Beast. After fighting with the Black Beast during the Dark War, he disappeared. Now that he has appeared once again, what could his goal possibly be?[11]

Personality

Hakumen approaches every situation with almost mechanical detachment, and engages with only one purpose: total victory.[2][3]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Library Entry

Hakumen

One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast. He analyzes every situation calmly and mechanically, always taking the best possible option.

He shows no concern for anyone or thing that is not his enemy. The truth behind his identity, however, is jin, who slipped through time while falling into the cauldron with Ragna and Nu. On the verge of death, Rachel decides to save Jin by merging him with the Susano'o Unit, turning him into Hakumen.

Since Hakumen and Jin are in fact the same existence, they would not normally be able to exist in the same plane, but because of the continuum shift, they are able to coexist.

After defeating the Black Beast, he is sealed away in another dimension at the hands of a certain someone, but is later salvaged from the Boundary by Kokonoe. His prolonged time in the dimensional prison has stripped from him a majority of his strength.

While under Kokonoe's control upon being salvaged, Rachel frees him. He then heads towards Ikaruga so that he might see his own form of justice through.[12]

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Site Profile

One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast. He takes interest in nothing but his enemies, and spends all of his time thinking about how to defeat his enemies.

He can stop his opponents' attacks and counterattack with striking techniques, and disable projectiles by slashing at them. Furthermore, each slash of his weapon, the Interfectum Malus: Ookami, possesses overwhelming destructive power![13]

BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site Profile

One of the Six Heroes who defeated the Black Beast during the Dark War, and the leader who brought everything together. He cares for nothing aside from the enemy, and thinks only of how to defeat the enemy.[14]

Appearances in other Media

  • The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Hakumen as a playable card.
  • In the MOBA, Smite, the Goddess Nemesis references Hakumen's signature 'White void' speech in one of her taunts in her Blind Vengeance skin.
  • In the game Slay the Spire, the Ironclad character's idle stance is identical to Hakumens. This is an intentional reference as one of the developers stated that he liked the stance.[15]

Trivia

  • In the BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll, Hakumen placed 17th out of the 84 candidates. He scored one place above Nine the Phantom and one place below Kokonoe. He had 1,650 votes.
  • Hakumen's birthday is April 6th. It is unknown if this is his actual birthday or the day that he became Hakumen and discarded his identity as Jin.
  • Most of Hakumen's moveset is named after nature.
    • Tsubaki is named after Tsubaki Yayoi. He named the move in honor of her after watching her die in his original timeline.
  • Hakumen's "I am the white void" speech has a hidden meaning in Japanese. The speech has the line "Ware wa Jin" (localized as "I am the just sword"), which has two meanings: "I am justice" and/or "I am Jin".
  • Hakumen shares his English voice actor, David Vincent, with Jin.
  • In BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, there is a special interaction between the Six Heroes if they are chosen. In the English version, Hakumen does not say anything despite having lines in Japanese.
  • There was originally supposed to be a D-arts figure for Hakumen that would have been developed by Bandai. However, it was cancelled.
  • Hakumen is creator Toshimichi Mori's favourite character.[16]
  • In an interview in ARC Live!, Daisuke Ishiwatari, creator of the Guilty Gear franchise, stated that Hakumen is one of his favourite characters alongside Taokaka and Nine the Phantom.
  • Despite having a Vs theme against Susano'o, Hakumen has never fought against Terumi in that form.

References

  1. ArcSystemWorks livestream, 02/15/2018
  2. 2.0 2.1 BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Hakumen
  3. 3.0 3.1 BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Hakumen
  4. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Teach Me, Miss Litchi! Episode 5 - Ars Armagus? Nox Nyctores? What the?
  5. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Epilogue
  6. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Story Mode, True Ending
  7. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092
  8. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site (JP), Hakumen
  9. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), Hakumen
  10. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), Hakumen
  11. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - Hakumen
  12. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #011
  13. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, Hakumen
  14. BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site (JP), Hakumen
  15. Hakumen's stance in Slay the Spire
  16. AnimeNewsNetwork Interview with Daisuke Ishiwatari and Toshimichi Mori