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<center>"''I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!''"</center>
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| hobby            =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles
| hobby            =Collecting Vintage Motorcycles
| team            =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]
| team            =[[Novus Orbis Librarium]] <br/> [[Military Academy]] <br/> [[Kisaragi| Kisaragi family]]
|Titles            =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg|BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Character Introduction Trailer #1]</ref>
|Titles            =Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄) <br/> Torifune Izanagi <br/> Hero of the Frozen Blade <ref>''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwErCYEhg Character Introduction Trailer #1]''</ref>
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| Music      =[[Lust SIN]], [[Lust SIN|II]], [[Lust SIN|LA]] <br/> [[Under Heaven Destruction]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|II]], [[Under Heaven Destruction|LA]] <br/> [[Imperial Code]], [[Imperial Code|II]] <br/> [[Childish Killer]], [[Childish Killer|II]], [[Childish Killer|Cross Line]] <br/> [[Bloodline]]
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| appgames        =''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' (playable) <br/> ''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]''
| appmanga        =''[[BlazBlue: Remix Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue (manga)|BlazBlue]]''
| appmanga        =''[[BlazBlue: Remix Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Variable Heart]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue (Manga)|BlazBlue]]''
| appnovel        =''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Ice Blade Hero]]''
| appnovel        =''[[BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 1]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 2]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade]]''
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| appshort        =''[[Evergreen Eyes]]'' <br/> ''[[purgatory hell]]'' <br/> ''[[Trigger Shift]]'' <br/> ''[[Scarlett Rose]]''
| appdrama        =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two]]''
| appdrama        =''[[BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One]]'' <br/> ''[[BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two]]''
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Major '''Jin Kisaragi''', also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''', is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.
Major '''Jin Kisaragi''' (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the '''Hero of Ikaruga''' (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the ''[[BlazBlue (Franchise)|BlazBlue]]'' series. He is the current wielder of the [[Nox Nyctores]] - [[Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa]] and is a product of [[Order]]. Jin is the younger brother of [[Ragna the Bloodedge]], older brother of [[Saya]], and a member of the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Kisaragi]] household.


Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.
Jin is one of the original playable twelve characters who debuted in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]''.
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Jin is a slim yet muscular young man with fair skin, short, blond hair, and green eyes.


==Personality==
[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 01.jpg|thumb|left|150px]]


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He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division. His uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with red lining and gold trimmings, a sleeveless white tunic secured at the waist with three black belts, and underneath everything a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves. He wears a pair of thick, long, white gloves folded over just below his elbows. Detached, long blue strips of cloth are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders. They end in black triangles with a single gold stripe on the outside, while the inside remains completely blue. These sleeves reach down to his knees and also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots, which bear gold trimmings, a gold cross along the tongue of the boots, and silver metal toes.
Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He’s an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.
<ref>[http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION CS版公式サイト | CHARACTER - Jin Kisaragi]</ref><ref>[http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin | BLAZBLUE CHRONO PHANTASMA | Official Site]</ref>
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To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understand him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.
[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 05.jpg|thumb|left|Military Academy Uniform|150px]]


Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.
During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes, and grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.


As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.
When he fought in the Ikaruga Civil War, Jin wore a variation of his NOL uniform, donning a sleeveless blue coat with red lining and gold trimmings, with a matching pauldron fastened to his uniform by a metal plate engraved with an unknown symbol, a sleeveless white tunic over a sleeveless black undershirt, metal arm guards and fingerless gloves, white trousers and boots trimmed in blue and gold.


==Biography==
When he was young and still lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a pale blue jacket, a black shirt, light brown trousers, and dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.


===Military Academy===
In his teenage years after he was adopted by the Kisaragis, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.
====Heart to Heart, Remix Heart====
At the Academy, Jin met [[Taro Sasaga'e]] and [[Akane Teruhiko]], becoming close to both as all three of them were roommates, and all had joined the student council. In his second year, Jin won the Torifune Festival's martial art tournament, becoming its 'Izanagi' for the year. He largely neglected his duties, however.


After having saved the girls from pit they fell into, Jin was seen again in the Torifune Festival of that year. He won the tournament again, this time it being 'rock-paper-scissors'. Jin also introduced Tsubaki to Taro and Akane, having frequently mentioned her in the past. Jin also met [[Kajun Faycott]] and [[Mai Natsume]], with the former working alongside him as the 'Izanami' of the year. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 02''</ref> Jin also helped judge during the sports festival <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 05''</ref> and was confused when [[Team Remix Heart]] managed to bring back the [[Conversion Grimoire]] - he talked to [[Estella McKenzie]] about the incident. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 06''</ref>
[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 04.jpg|thumb|left|NOL formal wear|150px]]


The weather system that manages Torifune eventually broke down, returning the city to its natural state of perpetual cold. Taro accidentally shoved Jin into Team Remix Heart, causing them to slide across the icy pavements until they hit Akane's igloo and were sent careering into the distance, landing at a beach. Jin refused to use the [[Golden Angel]] that Kajun had provided, and they waited until they were picked up by Torifune officials. In the meantime, they had fixed the [[Regulation Grimoire]], and brought the weather system online. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 07''</ref> Days later, Jin felt Ragna's presence in Torifune. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 10''</ref>
For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit with black cuffs, gold trimmings, and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers, and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura's but in blue.
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Because Taro had kissed Mai, he took on Noel's "death dinner" cooking, sending him, Jin, and Akane into a bedridden state. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref> Remix Heart, bar Noel, looked after the boys, and Jin joked that Mai couldn't possibly be in love with an "idiot" like Taro. He was introduced to [[Shiori Kirihito]], although he was never made aware that she was an assassin hired by Kisaragi members to kill him. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 13''</ref> He was gifted some porridge by the girls, but Taro quickly ate some of it before Jin could even taste it. However, Jin felt Ragna's presence on Mai, and Yukianesa's influence began to take hold. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> Hypnotised by the Nox, Jin wildly attacked Mai while Taro attempted to stop his movements. Noel soon arrived, using the [[Arcus Diabolus: Bolverk]] to temporarily distract Jin, allowing for [[Cypher Albar]] to intervene and knock him unconscious - Jin was carried back to a different dorm, as he had destroyed the one he had been staying in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 15''</ref>
==Personality==


Thanks to the Yukianesa incident, massive icebergs had been created around Torifune, and Jin was ordered to help manage them with everyone else who was involved. He watched Taro battle Shiori in eating shaved ice and was not pleased when a [[Torifune panda]] attacked Tsubaki. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17''</ref> While bathing with Taro and Akane, Jin watched as the former was gifted an Ars Magus sealed letter and could not open it. Taro begged for Jin's help, but he refused. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 18''</ref>  
{{Quote|Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He's an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>}}


Jin was soon gathered to help break Mai out of an [[alchemy]] induced coma, but he and the other students present were ensnared in the trap laid by Cypher. Taro saved Jin and Akane from the alchemy barrier created <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 22''</ref>, and watched as Mai not only awoke from her coma, but also battled Cypher one-on-one. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 23''</ref> When the professor teleported away with Shiori and Mai, Jin took control, ordering everyone present (Taro, Noel, Tsubaki, Kajun, [[Chachakaka]], Estella, and Makoto) to gather all the strongest Ars users to create a barrier of Ars Magus that would stop Cypher's plan of creating a [[Burning Red Grimoire]] - he also ordered Akane to evacuate the student body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 24''</ref> They succeeded. Jin was told that Cypher was nowhere to be found after both Mai and Shiori were rescued from the lower levels of Torifune, and he wished to speak with Chachakaka, but she relented. Jin, with the rest of the student council, was then swamped in paperwork surrounding the event. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 25''</ref>
To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is his childhood friend [[Tsubaki Yayoi]] - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understands him. In the timeline where Jin became [[Hakumen]], Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with [[Noel Vermillion]], someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.


Later that year, Jin graduated.
Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.


===Ikaruga Civil War===
As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the [[Military Academy]], Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.
====Spiral Shift, Variable Heart, Determination====


In the aftermath of the war, Jin was promoted two ranks, becoming the youngest Major in the NOL's history, and Jin went to his medal ceremony in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]] with Taro. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 01''</ref>
==Powers & Techniques==
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivaled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iaijutsu|iaijutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheath at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''{{h|Frost Bite}}'''.


===Variable Heart===
Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. <ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9''</ref>
Kagura told Jin about the whereabouts of Meifang within the [[11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu]]. He willingly went, travelling to its cauldron and reunited with Mai, also meeting [[Bell]]. Upon entering, he froze solid one of the many [[Fuzzy]] as snow began to fall in the enclosed space. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 16''</ref>


===purgatory hell===
During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.
Not long after his promotion, Jin was given a book called the "[[Biographies of Heroes]]". He looked at the book, and felt disdain towards it, mentally remarking that most of his biography had been vastly dramatized; regardless, he signed off a check-sheet to say that the book was acceptable for publishing. Jin was interrupted by Noel, who handed him a letter telling him that she had been placed under his command as his secretary. This greatly annoyed him, and he dismissed her before losing his temper at Yukianesa.


The following day, Noel handed him a letter from NOL headquarters. The letter detailed that Noel was to be deployed to the [[13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi]] and to watch the Grim Reaper - Jin learned here that the Grim Reaper is in fact Ragna the Bloodedge, his long-lost brother. The Major began to maniacally laugh to himself before leaving his office, making his way to Kagutsuchi and abandoning his post. <Ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Jin Kisaragi Short Story - purgatory hell''</ref>
Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander.


===Calamity Trigger===
==Creation & Development==
===''[[BlazBlue Material Collection]]'' Commentary===
;About the Design/Setting
'''Mori:''' ''I'm sure many know this, but part of Jin's personality is actually quite broken. However, there's meaning even though he's broken; please take a look at the Story Mode for this, and watch over Jin warmly. In the concept for his design, he wore Japanese clothing that gave off a bit of a "soldier" vibe. Different divisions of the NOL wear different colors.''<ref name="bbmc-jin-34"/>
;About the Voice and Voice Actor
'''Mori:''' ''I was troubling over who to cast as the voice when one of our staff members went and suggested, "How about Kakihara-san?", and I saw the anime about that drill piercing the sky. Although it was the hot-blooded hero type, the voice was an unusually cool type, so I went and asked. There was some worry over if it'd be alright for the role to have a slightly broken feeling, but now I can't think of anyone other than Kakihara-san for Jin.'' <ref name="bbmc-jin-34"/>


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A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending  the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.  
File:BlazBlue Calamity Trigger Jin Kisaragi Main.png|''Even while embracing a deep darkness within him, his cold expression doesn't betray a speck of it. "Someone who should be a cool rival character" in one picture.''<ref name="bbmc-jin-34"/>
<ref>[http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/jin.html BLAZBLUE CALAMITY TRIGGER | ブレイブルー カラミティトリガー オフィシャルサイト - Jin Kisaragi]</ref>
File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Jin Kisaragi Crest.png|'''Design: Konomi Higuchi'''<br>''Jin's crest is in the image of a crystal of ice. In the center is a sword with Yukianesa as its motif, and scattered around it are symbols meant to evoke the image of diamond dust.''<ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Character, Jin, Page 35''</ref>
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On the 30th of December, Jin found himself within the district known as [[Roningai]]. Here, he was found by Bang, but the major failed to recognize the ninja. Bang attacked in vengeance for Tenjo but Jin defeated him, having used Yukianesa to freeze parts of the district. He refused to kill the ninja, remarking that he was not worth the effort of killing. As he left, Jin began to mutter; each breath dripping with lust for Ragna's death. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Cross Fate''</ref> The following day after having crossed over most of Kagutsuchi, he came across Noel who had been ordered to apprehend him and bring him back to headquarters. He ran towards her with Yukianesa drawn, swinging at her but barely missing. The two fought, but Noel was saved as [[Hazama]] created a smokescreen for her to escape. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 3 - False Hero''</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame|Genesis of the Azure Flame]]'' Commentary===
[[File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Concept 01.png|thumb|right|250px]]'''Mori:''' ''Jin's personality and backstory were mostly unchanged from the very beginning, as far as being a younger brother chasing after his older brother, Ragna. While designing him, it occurred to me "the protagonist's younger brother shouldn't give off such an uptight feeling" so his dual-wielding style was changed to a single sword; "his clothes feel like a protagonist's, doesn't it seem like it would fit right in as the uniform of an enemy force from an old robot anime?" so I returned to the roots of his concept and tried out a design using the image of the Shinsengumi. There were quite a few changes in direction. If I were to consider [the process of] Jin's design altogether, his frame gradually became thinner, letting his more feminine traits feel more natural. Since I was taking inspiration from the Shinsengumi, I wanted to design his sleeves to flap around a bit, but thinking about whether that was reflected in the game or not... in the end, it wasn't really (lol).''<ref>''BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame, Chapter 1 - Phenomena: Dawn (事象:黎明), Jin Kisaragi, Page 12''</ref>


Jin finally made his way inside the Kagutsuchi NOL branch, finding it was empty. He expressed a brief joy for it being so; it would mean no one would interfere with him battling Ragna. Soon enough, his brother arrived, and Jin drew Yukianesa, rushed towards Ragna and clashed against [[Aramasa]]. Throughout the fight, Jin's unbridled laughter illuminated the [[Cathedral]], yet he was not strong enough to defeat Ragna. Eventually, Jin was beaten and sent unconscious, his last thoughts being on how cold his hands were. He was found by Noel and Hazama - the latter had him detained on an Ars Magus vessel hovering around Kagutsuchi's airspace. <ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 4, Memorable Church''</ref>
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File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Concept 02.png|'''Roy Lampert ロイ・ランパート BLUE BLOODS'''<br>'''Mori:''' ''Influenced by Star Wars, this design was based on the idea of being "uniformed and dual-wielding swords." The two beam sabers looks a little like the Jedi Knights'.''<ref>''BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame, Chapter 1 - Phenomena: Dawn (事象:黎明), Jin Kisaragi, Page 13''</ref>
File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Concept 03.png|'''Mori:''' ''This is the first design that took its influence from the Shinsengumi uniform. The influence shows in having him wear a battle surcoat to make him appear as a member of an organization, and giving him a katana.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame, Chapter 1 - Phenomena: Dawn (事象:黎明), Jin Kisaragi, Page 13''</ref>
File:BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Concept 04.png|'''Mori:''' ''The character on the right is Carl, with the setting of being his subordinate. It seemed a little strange that this sort of Jin would run around saying "Brother~" while looking so much like a protagonist, so designs after this began to slim his body down.'' <ref>''BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame, Chapter 1 - Phenomena: Dawn (事象:黎明), Jin Kisaragi, Page 13''</ref>
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===Continuum Shift===
==Official Profiles==


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===''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' Official Site Profile===
An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL.  
''A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.<ref name="bbct-jp-jin"/>''
<ref>[http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/jin.html BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT EXTEND|ブレイブルーコンティニュアムシフト エクステンド オフィシャルサイト - Jin Kisaragi ]</ref>
</blockquote>


===Chrono Phantasma===
===''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' Official Site Profile===
''An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL. <ref name="bbcsex-jp-jin/>''


<blockquote style="font-style:italic">
===''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' Official Site Profile===
Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.
''Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.<ref name="bbcp-jp-jin"/>''
<ref>[http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_jin.html BLAZBLUE CHRONOPHANTASMA ブレイブルー クロノファンタズマ オフィシャルサイト - Jin Kisaragi ]</ref>
</blockquote>


===Central Fiction===
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Official Site Profile===
;Story
''A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."<ref name="bbcf-jp-jin-story"/>''


<blockquote style="font-style:italic">
;Personality
A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."
''Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He's an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.<ref name="bbcf-jp-jin"/><ref name="bbuniverse-jin"/>''
<ref>[http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION CS版公式サイト | STORY - Jin Kisaragi ]</ref>
</blockquote>


[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 08(A).png|thumb|left|Trying to recover from the previous battle]]The fight against Ragna had seriously injured Jin and he had no recollection of it afterword. He was unable to move, and even Celica’s healing sorcery was not enough to heal his wounds. Celica left after some time, and Tsubaki visited him. He explained his relationship with Ragna, and his earliest memories to her, including the day he cut Ragna’s arm off under Terumi’s influence. They were interrupted by Noel, whom Jin had sent for earlier, and Tsubaki left. Noel told him what happened in the fight, and he ordered her to find Ragna before Tsubaki would. [[Trinity Glassfille]] was watching, and he spoke to her after Noel had left; they formed a pact, and Trinity, using alchemy, made his body able to fight again, although at the cost of him being unable to ever fight afterwards. Jin was later absorbed into the [[Embryo]] but the Power of Order prevented his memories from being altered. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 001, Chapter 003''</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===
;Jin Kisaragi
''Ragna's younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.'''


Part of his pact with Trinity was to find [[Platinum the Trinity]], which he attempted to do inside the Embryo. He found his way to the [[Monorail]] in Kagutsuchi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 015''</ref> Much later on, he would find Jubei, and they discussed the latter’s distorted memories. Jin left his mentor to go and investigate the strange world they were in. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025''</ref> He was teleported to Ikaruga by Nine, and instructed to defeat Izanami to claim a part of the Azure. Jin trusted Trinity’s instinct to go to Kokonoe to complete both their goals. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 037''</ref>
''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.' To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he's ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''


With barely any time left, Jin and Trinity found Platinum, whose existence was on the verge of disappearing. He perceived both Luna and Sena, recognizing them with the Power of Order. The measure was only temporary, so Jin resolved to help Trinity make it permanent. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 064, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> The three of them broke into a Sector Seven facility and escaped with information pertaining to Platinum’s body. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> He allowed Carl to help Trinity with modifying Platinum’s body so they could exist within the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 073, Sub Scenario 2''</ref>
''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn't remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''


After finishing the maintenance and saving Platinum, the trio left Carl and were found by Jubei, who warned them of the eleventh Nox Nyctores. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 077, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> They travelled to the Kaka Village first to drop off Platinum so she could materialise the [[Hihiirokane]], which Jin concluded could outright kill Terumi. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 078, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> Later, Jin travelled with him to Yabiko where they found Celica, Noel, Ragna, Kokonoe, Kagura, and Rachel discussing how to break into Nine’s workshop. He told Kokonoe it was impossible to naturally enter the workshop. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 079''</ref> The following morning, Jin was part of the strike squadron sent to Nine’s workshop. There, he listened to Nine’s explanation of the world, the [[Prime Field War]], her desire, and why she created the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]]. Although he believed her a threat to Order, he could not attack her because it would drain his body far too much. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 081''</ref> He watched Ragna defeat the sage, and attempted to fight off both Izanami and Nu, who had come to kill them all. He could not fully fight, however, and was teleported away after watching Nine die to delay Doomsday and stop Izanami from moving for a week – he was also forced to leave Jubei behind. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 082''</ref>
''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''


Jin and the others were teleported to the [[Celica A. Mercury’s Church‎|church]] that he grew up in, leaving him shocked as to how it could exist, even within the Embryo. While the others went inside, Jin and Ragna talked about how it could possibly exist before deciding to go to the nearby river – both completely calm and not at one another’s throats. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 083''</ref> They returned to the church to sleep, and had breakfast together with Celica and Noel. He left the building and talked with Rachel, Trinity, and Ragna about the situation at hand and agreed to “play house” for the time being. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 084''</ref>  Jin also listened to Noel perfectly describe his childhood through Saya’s eyes, calling it “impossible”. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 085''</ref> The hero later listened to Trinity’s request to stay inside Yukianesa so she could help him to defeat Izanami and Terumi, and he complied. The following morning, he watched Celica finally die, and the group teleported back to Yabiko – it’s unknown how her death affected Jin. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 087''</ref>
''After he overcomes Yukianesa's curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator's curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''


Jin would be reunited with Tsubaki, Kagura, and Kokonoe back at the Yabiko branch, and also met Hakumen. He listened to Noel, learning that she holds one half of Saya’s soul, and agreed to be sent within the Embryo’s frozen space-time to deal with Requiem and Izanami, being taken there by [[Lambda-11]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> Inside, he was separated from the others, being stranded with Kagura. They were found by Azrael, who shifted space-time to fight them in the Colosseum. After watching Kagura fight the Mad Dog to a near stalemate, Jin intervened, using "Artic Dungeon" to freeze him, and the two became the first pair to ever defeat Azrael. Jin left Kagura behind to rest and travelled onwards to find Requiem. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref>
''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''
 
The final part of Doomsday began to occur, leaving Jin and Trinity stranded in the [[White of Nothingness]]. They soon ventured to find the others and Amaterasu. He eventually did, finding Tsubaki, in her Izayoi form, alongside Hakumen battling Nu. He watched Ragna defeat both Nu and Hakumen, and then Terumi breaking Hakumen’s soul and taking the Susano’o Unit for himself, becoming [[Susano'o]] once more. Jin watched him snatch Noel and transport both himself and the Amaterasu Unit outside of the Embryo. He learnt from Trinity how to escape the Embryo to follow them and journeyed with Ragna to the Kagutsuchi cauldron to do so. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref> There, he saw Hazama jump into the Boundary and found Rachel. With Ragna, Trinity, and Rachel, Jin jumped into the cauldron, ending up on the exterior of the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 094''</ref>


[[File:BlazBlue Central Fiction Story Mode 75.png|thumb|right|Please don’t leave, brother]]Outside the Embryo, Jin and Ragna fought against Susano’o, although the hero had reached the limits of his body after perceiving the God using Order. Ragna dragged Terumi out of the Unit, and Trinity transferred him into the Susano’o Unit with Hihiirokane, and he slashed down both his brother and the God, although both were dragged into the Gate. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 096''</ref> Terumi was killed by the Grim Reaper, and when Ragna exited the Gate, he fought against both Jin and Noel, taking their dreams. Trinity took Jin out of the Susano’o Unit. Jin began crying into his brother’s arms, knowing this would be the last time he would ever see him. Together with Noel, who had now reclaimed all of Saya’s memories, they returned to seithr. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 098''</ref>
''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna's hands after Ragna is affected by ν's sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref>


In the new world created by Ragna, Jin forgot about his brother, and was last seen at an NOL ceremony where Homura presided – both Kagura and Hibiki were also present. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref> True to Trinity’s deal, Jin is now incapable of ever fighting again in his life. <ref>https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/10/26/102963_2.html Inside-Games interview with Toshimichi Mori</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' Official Site Profile===
''A swordsman hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga." Calm and collected, he doesn't involve himself in others' affairs, yet still excels as a leader.<ref name="bbtag-jp-jin"/>''


==Powers & Techniques==
===''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' Official Site Profile===
Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in [[Ars Magus]]. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivalled skill, and utilizes it in an [[wikipedia:iajustsu|iajutsu]] style; he keeps the blade within its sheathe at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is '''Frost Bite'''.
''A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium with the rank of "Major." He is the calm and collected leader of the Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron, and the heir to the famous "Kisaragi family" of the Duodecim, and possessor of the extremely powerful "Nox Nyctores Causality Weapon - Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa."<ref name="bbdw-jp"/>''
 
Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.
 
Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander. 
==Library Entry==
===Jin Kisaragi===
''Ragna’s younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.’''
 
''He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.’ To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he’s ambitious, competitive, and lonely.  According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.''
 
''He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn’t remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.''
 
''The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.''
 
''After he overcomes Yukianesa’s curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator’s curse. His destination? Ikaruga.''
 
''Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.''
 
''Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna’s hands after Ragna is affected by ν’s sword.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002''</ref>


==Appearances in other Media==
==Appearances in other Media==
*The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Jin as a playable card.
*The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.
*The MMO Action Game ''Lost Saga'' stars Jin as a playable character.
*The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.
*The MOBA game ''Chaos Heroes Online'' stars [https://youtu.be/DrHEr7-NezE Jin] as a playable character.
*The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.
*The mobile game ''Fantasy War Tactics'' stars Jin as a playable unit.
*The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion Re: 2'' and ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.
*The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Jin as purchasable background skin.
*The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.
*The mobile rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 2'' has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.
*The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.
*The arcade rhythm-game ''GROOVE COASTER 3'' has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.
*The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.
*The MMORPG ''Phantasy Star Online 2'', by SEGA, features Jin's [https://youtu.be/CL8aS1M0G7M?t=84 outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar)] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8aS1M0G7M&feature=youtu.be&t=2m11s weapon] as customization for the player character.
*The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Jin as a playable character.
*The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has a character which uses [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=3m2s Jin's outfit and signature move] Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.
 
*In the fighting game ''Them's Fighting' Herds'', the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player [https://twitter.com/ManeSix/status/960648161927843840 owns a copy of BBCF] on Steam)
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the [[Polls/BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Popularity Poll|BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll]], Jin placed 5th out of the 84 candidates. He scored one place above [[Mai Natsume]] and one place below [[Yuuki Terumi]]. He had 4589 votes.
* Jin has had iced fruit drinks themed after him in ''BlazBlue'' collaboration cafes: "[[Merchandise/Kitchen_Goods#BBCF_Cafe_Menu|Rengoku Hyoya (Purgatory's Freezing Night)]]" and "[[Merchandise/Kitchen_Goods#BBCafe_Menu|Jin's Frozen Fruit Ice Blade]]".
*Jin's moveset has a naming theme based around ice imagery.
*Jin's birthday is [[wikipedia:Valentine's Day|Valentine's Day]], corresponding with Tsubaki's birthday being [[wikipedia:White_Day|White Day]].
*Jin is one of two characters to have canonically used their [[Astral Heat]], with the other being Ragna. Jin has used ''Arctic Dungeon'' against [[Azrael]] in ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'', and [[Tenjo Amanohokosaka]] and [[Bang Shishigami]] in ''[[BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade]]''.
*Unlike Ragna and Saya, Jin has no unusual marks on his body.
*Toshimichi Mori alluded that Jin's dislike of meat has to do with Jin and Ragna being brothers. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081230120449/http://ja.curecos.com:80/tieup/blazblue/jin Cure x BlazBlue] (Archive), Jin Kisaragi, Developer Comment</ref>
*As a child, Jin was terrified of the moon, something that Ragna would later mock him over.
*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''".


==References==
==References==
<references>
<ref name="bbct-jp-jin">''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site, [http://www.blazblue.jp/pc/ct/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbmc-jin-34">''BlazBlue Material Collection, Character, Jin, Page 34''</ref>
<ref name="bbcsex-jp-jin">''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/jin.html Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbuniverse-jin">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), [http://blazblueuniverse.com/jin Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcp-jp-jin">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_jin.html Jin Kisaragi]</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-jp-jin">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/jin.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-jp-jin-story">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbtag-jp-jin">''BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, [http://www.blazblue.jp/tag/character/bb02.php Jin Kisaragi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbdw-jp">''BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Website (JP) - Jin Kisaragi''</ref>
</references>
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"I am the cold steel...the blade that will restore balance to this world! Nox Nyctores, Yukianesa, activate!"
ジン=キサラギ
Jin Kisaragi

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Name

Jin Kisaragi

Birthday

February 14

Species

Artificial Human

Voice Actors

Tetsuya Kakihara (Japanese)
Mitsuki Nakae (Japanese, young)
David Vincent (English)
Wendee Lee (English, young)

Blood Type

A

Height

178cm

Weight

61kg

Hair Color

Blonde

Eye Color

Green

Drive

Frost Bite

Birthplace

United Kingdom

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

Meat Dishes, Weaklings

Hobbies

Collecting Vintage Motorcycles

Affiliation

Novus Orbis Librarium
Military Academy
Kisaragi family

Character Titles

Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄)
Torifune Izanagi
Hero of the Frozen Blade [1]

Character Themes

Lust SIN, II, LA
Under Heaven Destruction, II, LA
Imperial Code, II
Childish Killer, II, Cross Line
Bloodline

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)
BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War

Manga

BlazBlue: Remix Heart
BlazBlue: Variable Heart
BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex
BlazBlue

Novels

BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 1
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 1
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift - Part 2
BlazBlue: Spiral Shift – Hero of the Frozen Blade

Short Stories

Evergreen Eyes
purgatory hell
Trigger Shift
Scarlett Rose

Drama CDs

BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune
BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama Rebel One
BlazBlue: Happy Trigger – Blue Drama 2 Rebel Two

Major Jin Kisaragi (ジン=キサラギ), also known as the Hero of Ikaruga (イカルガの英雄), is one of the main characters of the BlazBlue series. He is the current wielder of the Nox Nyctores - Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa and is a product of Order. Jin is the younger brother of Ragna the Bloodedge, older brother of Saya, and a member of the Duodecim's Kisaragi household.

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

Appearance

Jin is a slim yet muscular young man with fair skin, short, blond hair, and green eyes.

BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Model Sheet 01.jpg

He wears the blue uniform of the NOL infantry division. His uniform consists of a sleeveless blue coat with red lining and gold trimmings, a sleeveless white tunic secured at the waist with three black belts, and underneath everything a black form-fitting, full-length bodysuit with long sleeves. He wears a pair of thick, long, white gloves folded over just below his elbows. Detached, long blue strips of cloth are attached to his coat by a pair of large silver buttons near his shoulders. They end in black triangles with a single gold stripe on the outside, while the inside remains completely blue. These sleeves reach down to his knees and also have large pauldrons. Jin also wears the standard blue NOL infantry boots, which bear gold trimmings, a gold cross along the tongue of the boots, and silver metal toes.

Military Academy Uniform

During his time at the Military Academy, Jin wore the standard male school uniform, a pair of white shoes, and grey glasses. It is unknown if Jin had problems with his eyesight around this time or if he wore them for purely aesthetic reasons.

When he fought in the Ikaruga Civil War, Jin wore a variation of his NOL uniform, donning a sleeveless blue coat with red lining and gold trimmings, with a matching pauldron fastened to his uniform by a metal plate engraved with an unknown symbol, a sleeveless white tunic over a sleeveless black undershirt, metal arm guards and fingerless gloves, white trousers and boots trimmed in blue and gold.

When he was young and still lived at the church with Ragna and Saya, Jin often wore a pale blue jacket, a black shirt, light brown trousers, and dark brown shoes. On the night the church burned down, he was wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts.

In his teenage years after he was adopted by the Kisaragis, Jin wore a traditional Japanese attire consisting of a white kosode (shirt), blue hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.

NOL formal wear

For important ceremonies, Jin wears a more formal version of his NOL uniform consisting of a sharp blue suit with black cuffs, gold trimmings, and a large shoulder cloth with various insignia sewn upon it, as well as a white shirt, red tie, a pair of white trousers, and the standard blue NOL infantry boots with gold trimmings. On certain occasions he has also worn a blue beret or a NOL cape similar to Kagura's but in blue.

Personality

Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He's an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.[2][3]

To most, Jin is apathetic, cold, distant, and aloof, barely showing any emotion to anyone. He is much more complex than most would initially think thanks to years of influence under Yukianesa and Order. He has a deep brotherly love for his brother Ragna, a love that both aforementioned factors manipulated into something twisted and corrupted. Another person that Jin has a strong attachment to is his childhood friend Tsubaki Yayoi - the two of them will do nearly anything for one another and she is one of a few people that truly understands him. In the timeline where Jin became Hakumen, Tsubaki's death haunted and wracked him with guilt for nearly 100 years. His most complicated relationship is with Noel Vermillion, someone who he despises for looking like his sister. As time goes on, however, he begins to become softer towards her.

Prior to gaining control of Yukianesa, Jin was prone to emotional and mental outbursts. He would allow the Nox to control him and make decisions without his consent, attacking both friends and foes alike. Once he solidified his control, Jin began to formerly identify more with Order and to destroy anything that would oppose it.

As a child, Jin was described as a "crybaby", being sensitive and extremely attached to Ragna. He was often jealous of the attention that Saya was shown and would cry whenever Ragna was ill. He was also terrified of the moon, thinking it would crash at any second; as he grew older, the fear of the moon turned into a hatred. As a teenager in the Military Academy, Jin was popular, cool, and calm, being seen as a model student by all.

Powers & Techniques

Born to oppose Ragna, Jin is an embodiment of Order with exceptional skills in Ars Magus. He wields his Nox, the Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa, with unrivaled skill, and utilizes it in an iaijutsu style; he keeps the blade within its sheath at most times, only drawing it to attack and defend. Jin's swordsmanship is elegant, with every strike being both precise and deliberate. He has owned the Nox all of his adult life; his control over Yukianesa's ice-related abilities allows him to create and shape water in the air and crystallize it, giving birth to a myriad of techniques. Some of the objects that Jin can create include swords of varying sizes, arrows, and beams of ice. His mere presence creates snowflakes in the air, and his Drive is Frost Bite.

Because of Order, Jin is completely immune to Phenomenon Intervention and the Immortal Breaker. His will is so strong he quite literally willed Platinum into existence, although it was not a permanent solution. His will is stronger than that of Yukianesa's, being able to keep its mental influences at bay. Even without Yukianesa, Jin is an accomplished martial artist who has received years of formal training from both the Kisaragi household and Military Academy. After a month of further training from Jubei to help him refine his control of Order and Yukianesa, Jin has become much more powerful; something that several characters including Hakumen and Relius remark on. [4][5]

During the civil war, Jin managed to break through the entirety of the Ikarugan defenses by himself without killing a single person - all while being goaded into killing by his Nox.

Unfortunately, Jin has lost his ability to fight per Trinity's deal - his body is unable to battle. As a Major with his own unit, Jin is likely an accomplished tactician and commander.

Creation & Development

BlazBlue Material Collection Commentary

About the Design/Setting

Mori: I'm sure many know this, but part of Jin's personality is actually quite broken. However, there's meaning even though he's broken; please take a look at the Story Mode for this, and watch over Jin warmly. In the concept for his design, he wore Japanese clothing that gave off a bit of a "soldier" vibe. Different divisions of the NOL wear different colors.[6]

About the Voice and Voice Actor

Mori: I was troubling over who to cast as the voice when one of our staff members went and suggested, "How about Kakihara-san?", and I saw the anime about that drill piercing the sky. Although it was the hot-blooded hero type, the voice was an unusually cool type, so I went and asked. There was some worry over if it'd be alright for the role to have a slightly broken feeling, but now I can't think of anyone other than Kakihara-san for Jin. [6]

Genesis of the Azure Flame Commentary

BlazBlue Jin Kisaragi Concept 01.png

Mori: Jin's personality and backstory were mostly unchanged from the very beginning, as far as being a younger brother chasing after his older brother, Ragna. While designing him, it occurred to me "the protagonist's younger brother shouldn't give off such an uptight feeling" so his dual-wielding style was changed to a single sword; "his clothes feel like a protagonist's, doesn't it seem like it would fit right in as the uniform of an enemy force from an old robot anime?" so I returned to the roots of his concept and tried out a design using the image of the Shinsengumi. There were quite a few changes in direction. If I were to consider [the process of] Jin's design altogether, his frame gradually became thinner, letting his more feminine traits feel more natural. Since I was taking inspiration from the Shinsengumi, I wanted to design his sleeves to flap around a bit, but thinking about whether that was reflected in the game or not... in the end, it wasn't really (lol).[8]

Official Profiles

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site Profile

A major of the NOL hailing from the Kisaragi family, who earned the title "Hero of Ikaruga" by ending the Ikaruga Civil War. Although he is supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignores his orders and heads to the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.[12]

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Official Site Profile

An Ars Magus of the 4th Thaumaturgist Squadron with the position of major, known as the "Hero of Ikaruga" due to his victories during the Second War of Ars Magus. Despite being treated for injuries from the previous incident, as if being led towards something, he heads for the Kagutsuchi branch of the NOL. [13]

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site Profile

Although praised as the Hero of Ikaruga, Jin Kisaragi has split from the NOL due to certain events. Released from Yukianesa's curse through the Power of Order and having received Jubei's teachings, Jin heads towards Ikaruga.[14]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Site Profile

Story

A captain of the NOL, from the famous Kisaragi family. Although he was supposed to be faithful to the NOL, one day he suddenly ignored his orders and left for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Only he remembers that he once held the title of Major and was hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga."[15]

Personality

Calm and collected, but also somewhat aloof when it comes to other people. He's an exceptional soldier and commander, but also ambitious and jealous, which makes him extremely possessive.[16][17]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Library Entry

Jin Kisaragi

Ragna's younger brother, who is commonly known as ‘Hero of Ikaruga.'

He is almost always cool and composed – the keyword being ‘almost.' To most, he is apathetic and even cruel at times, but deep down he's ambitious, competitive, and lonely. According to Ragna, however, he was a little cry baby in his youth.

He was adopted by one of the families of the Duodecim, the Kisaragi family, and there nurtured his talents into what they are today. He is given his own unit while still in the Military Academy, and only moments after graduating, he is sent to Ikaruga, where, his war efforts will earn him the infamous title. He will become the youngest commander of a unit that size, with the rank of major. He wins his commendations for bringing down the leader of the Federation, Tenjo; however, Jin doesn't remember the details of the event because Terumi erased parts of his memory.

The mental strain placed upon Jin from his beloved Nox Nyctores: Yukianesa, causes him to behave irrationally when around Ragna. He is filled with attachment and murderous intent, often ignoring his orders to quench his thirst.

After he overcomes Yukianesa's curse, he gains the Power of Order, and is able to control his will. Now under the guidance of none other than jubei, Jin sets off to free his childhood friend, Tsubaki, from the Imperator's curse. His destination? Ikaruga.

Jin, Makoto and Noel encounter Tsubaki, where Jin uses the Power of Order to rid Tsubaki of her Immortal Breaker power, freeing her from the curse.

Then, Jin takes a stand against the Gigant: Take-Mikazuchi, with Noel and Ragna at his side, but is gravely wounded by Ragna's hands after Ragna is affected by ν's sword.[18]

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Site Profile

A swordsman hailed as the "Hero of Ikaruga." Calm and collected, he doesn't involve himself in others' affairs, yet still excels as a leader.[19]

BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Site Profile

A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium with the rank of "Major." He is the calm and collected leader of the Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron, and the heir to the famous "Kisaragi family" of the Duodecim, and possessor of the extremely powerful "Nox Nyctores Causality Weapon - Mucro Algesco: Yukianesa."[20]

Appearances in other Media

  • The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Jin as a playable card.
  • The MMO Action Game Lost Saga stars Jin as a playable character.
  • The MOBA game Chaos Heroes Online stars Jin as a playable character.
  • The mobile game Fantasy War Tactics stars Jin as a playable unit.
  • The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion Re: 2 and Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, have Jin as a card.
  • The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Jin as purchasable background skin.
  • The mobile rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 2 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.
  • The arcade rhythm-game GROOVE COASTER 3 has Jin's theme 'Lust SIN' as purchasable track.
  • The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2, by SEGA, features Jin's outfit, hairstyle, voice (only male avatar) and weapon as customization for the player character.
  • The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Jin as a playable character.
  • The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has a character which uses Jin's outfit and signature move Musou Senshouzan (localized as Crystal Strike) for a special attack.
  • In the fighting game Them's Fighting' Herds, the avatars in "Pixel Lobby" can wear Cosplay cosmetics based on Jin's uniform and hairstyle (unlocks if the player owns a copy of BBCF on Steam)

Trivia

References

  1. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Character Introduction Trailer #1
  2. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Jin Kisaragi
  3. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Jin Kisaragi
  4. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 5
  5. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 9
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 BlazBlue Material Collection, Character, Jin, Page 34
  7. BlazBlue Material Collection, Character, Jin, Page 35
  8. BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame, Chapter 1 - Phenomena: Dawn (事象:黎明), Jin Kisaragi, Page 12
  9. BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame, Chapter 1 - Phenomena: Dawn (事象:黎明), Jin Kisaragi, Page 13
  10. BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame, Chapter 1 - Phenomena: Dawn (事象:黎明), Jin Kisaragi, Page 13
  11. BlazBlue: Original Setting Material Collection - Genesis of the Azure Flame, Chapter 1 - Phenomena: Dawn (事象:黎明), Jin Kisaragi, Page 13
  12. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Official Site, Jin Kisaragi
  13. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), Jin Kisaragi
  14. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), Jin Kisaragi
  15. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - Jin Kisaragi
  16. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Jin Kisaragi
  17. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Jin Kisaragi
  18. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #002
  19. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, Jin Kisaragi
  20. BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Website (JP) - Jin Kisaragi
  21. Cure x BlazBlue (Archive), Jin Kisaragi, Developer Comment