Naoto Shirogane

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Very well, let's have a fair fight.
I can't put up a bad show and bring shame upon the Shirogane name.[1]
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白鐘 直斗
Naoto Shirogane

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Name

Naoto Shirogane

Voice Actors

PAKU Romi (Japanese)[2]
Valerie Arem (English)

Character Titles

The 2000-IQ Killjoy Detective[1] (IQ2000のKY探偵)[3]

Character Themes

Seeker Of Truth

The fifth generation of the Shirogane household of detectives, a second-year hailed as the Detective Prince. She investigated along with Yu's group the case of serial murders happening in Inaba. Her Persona is Sukunahikona.

In addition to shooting a pistol, she's a unique character that sets traps. Her Distortion Skills Hamaon and Mudoon place statuses that, when matured, will activate an Instant Kill effect. You can defeat your opponent in one hit! [4]

Command Lists

Name Command
Smart Combo
Smart Combo 1 A ・ A ・ A ・ A
Naoto performs two kicks followed by her Persona (which will hit twice) and a final pistol shot. The final shot will cause knockdown.
Smart Combo 2 ← + A ・ A ・ A ・ A
The same as Smart Combo 1, but prefaced by a quick swipe of her hand.
Smart Combo 3 B ・ B
Summons her Persona Sukunahikona for a downward slash and a slight forward thrust. The thrust causes knockback.
Smart Combo 4 Midair A ・ A
Summons Sukunahikona for a downward stab, then follows up with a kick in mid-air.
Special
Special 1 ← + A
A quick swipe of the hand.
Reversal Action
Shield of Justice
正義の盾
Seigi no Tate
A + D
The Shield of Justice can absorb an opponent's attack and deal a counter attack. If the opponent is close by, it counters using Counter Shot. If afar, it uses Counter Shot EX. Time your execution well with the opponent's attack for a successful counter.[5]
Skill
Snipe Aim *1
狙撃構え *1
Sogeki Kamae
↓↘→ + A
After Snipe Aim you can press A or B or C to fire a projectile at different trajectories. Furthermore, Forward Roll is invulnerable to throws during its motion, allowing you to slip behind an opponent at a certain distance.[5]

Naoto forms a stance with her gun aimed forward. She will automatically cancel her stance after two seconds.
Double Fangs
二連牙
Nirenga
Midair ↓↘→ + A
Naoto performs two aerial kicks while crossing about half the screen. The second hit is a high-hitting attack. Unlike grounded B Double Fangs, this won't transition into Snipe Aim.
Double Fangs *1
二連牙 *1
Nirenga
↓↘→ + B (midair also)
Naoto performs two kicks while crossing about three-fourths of the screen. The B version (grounded or midair) will automatically transition into Snipe Aim.
→ Snipe
狙撃
Sogeki
A or B or C during *1
No matter the version, Naoto will fire five shots and reload at the end. A version shoots straight, B version shoots upwards at a 30 degree angle, and C shoots at the ground in front of her, rebounding upwards at a sharp angle. The A version will also wall-bounce.
→ Forward Roll →→ during *1
Naoto dashes across about half the screen, ending by returning to her Snipe Aim stance.
→ Aim Cancel
構え解除
Kamae Kaijo
← during *1
Cancels the Snipe Aim stance.
Hair-Trigger Megido
感圧起爆型メギド
Kan'atsu Kibiku-gata Megido
↓↙← + A or B (midair also)
Hair-Trigger Megido sets up a trap that detonates when the opponent touches it. It will be destroyed once Naoto or the trap itself gets hit, so be careful.[5]

The A version sets the trap in the air at Naoto's height; the B version drops it on the ground in front of Naoto, roughly under her front foot if she stands still.
Extra Skill (Takes 1 skill gauge)
Hold Up!
ホールドアップ
Hōrudo Appu
↓↘→ + C
During Hold Up! you can follow up with Snipe, Forward Roll, or Critical Shot.[5]

Naoto glows blue and walks across the screen, pistol aimed in front of her.
→ EX Snipe
EX 狙撃
EX Sogeki
A or B (Chargeable) during Hold Up!
If you hold A or B, Naoto will rapid-fire up to five shots. She won't reload until Hold Up! ends.
→ EX Forward Roll →→ during Hold Up!
Naoto slides in a crouch across about half the screen, ending in her Snipe Aim stance.
→ EX Critical Shot
EX クリティカルシュート
EX Kuritikaru Shūto
C during Hold Up!
Critical Shot is invulnerable from its startup.[5]

Naoto performs a heavy upwards kick that will cause wall bounce.
EX Double Fangs *1
EX 二連牙 *1
EX Nirenga
Midair ↓↘→ + C
This version deals slightly more damage than its non-EX version (1698 vs 1544).
EX Hair-Trigger Megido
EX 感圧起爆型メギド
EX Kan'atsu Kibiku-gata Megido
↓↙← + C (midair also)
Hair-Trigger Megido sets up a trap that detonates when the opponent touches it. It will be destroyed once Naoto or the trap itself gets hit, so be careful.[5]

The EX version sets both A and B versions simultaneously.
Distortion Skill (Takes 2 skill gauge)
Anti-S SP Pistol Alpha I
対S事案用特殊小銃
Tai-S Jianyō Tokushū Shōjū
↓↘→ + B + C
Naoto jumps backwards into the air and shoots 12 shots at a downward angle with a machine gun.
Anti-S SP Pistol Beta I
対S事案用特殊小銃
Tai-S Jianyō Tokushū Shōjū
Midair ↓↘→ + B + C
When you hit an opponent with Anti-S SP Pistol Alpha 1, the effects of Hamaon and Mudoon change.[5]

Naoto jumps backwards in the air and shoots one strong shot with a rifle.
Hamaon
ハマオン
Hamaon
↓↙← + B + C
Hamaon cannot deal damage at first, but if the opponent was hit by the Anti-S SP Pistol Alpha 1 beforehand, it can deal fatal damage to the opponent.[5]

Naoto summons Sukunahikona, then makes a shooting motion. The opponent will be hit with 16 shots without damage. A 17th shot will only be fired if the opponent was hit by Anti-S SP Pistol Alpha 1 before, dealing 99,999 damage.
Mudoon
ムドオン
Mudoon
Midair ↓↙← + B + C
Mudoon cannot deal damage at first, but if the opponent was hit by the Anti-S SP Pistol Alpha 1 beforehand, it can deal fatal damage to the opponent.[5]

Naoto summons Sukunahikona, which blasts purple smoke in front of it, reaching three-fourths of the screen. If the opponent was hit by Anti-S SP Pistol Alpha 1 before, a second hit will follow up and deal 99,999 damage.
Distortion Skill · Duo (takes 2 skill gauge)
Critical Shot
クリティカルシュート
Kuritikaru Shūto
P during the main character's distortion skill
Astral Heat
Judge of Hell
ジャッジオブヘル
Jyajji Obu Heru
↓↓↓ + B + C

Palettes

Combos

Tactics Mode

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

  1. 5AAA > 2C > 236B~A
  2. 5AAA > 5BB > 236B+C
  3. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] 2B > jc > j.B > jc > j.B > j.C > j.214B+C
  4. B+C > 2C > 214A > 5A > 2B > jc > j.B > jc > j.B > j.236B~A
  5. 5AA > 2C > 236C~[A/B]~C > 2B > 236B~A
  6. [Start in Corner] Activate Resonance Blaze > 5AA > 2C > 214C > 5A > 2B > jc > j.B > jc > j.B > j.236A > 2B > 236B~A > 236B+C

# Standing AAA > Crouching C > ↓↘→ + B~A

  • Standing AAA > Standing BB > ↓↘→ + B+C
  • [Activate Anti-Air Attack] Crouching B > Jump Cancel > Midair B > Jump Cancel > Midair B > Midair C > Midair ←↙↓ + B + C
  • B + C > Crouching C > ←↙↓ + A > Standing A > Crouching B > Jump Cancel > Midair B > Jump Cancel > Midair B > Midair ↓↘→ + B~A
  • Standing AA > Crouching C > ↓↘→ + C~[A or B (Charge)]~C > Crouching B > ↓↘→ + B~A
  • [Start in Corner] Activate Resonance Blaze > Standing AA > Crouching C > ←↙↓ + C > Standing A > Crouching B > Jump Cancel > Midair B > Jump Cancel > Midair B > Midair ↓↘→ + A > Crouching B > ↓↘→ + B~A > ↓↘→ + B + C

  • Quotes

    Battle

    Solo Actions

    Normals
    Situation Quote Audio
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 1
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Smart Combo 2
    Clash
    Clash
    Clash
    Clash
    Clash (Connect)
    Clash (Connect)
    Clash (Connect)
    Clash (Connect)
    Specials
    Situation Quote Audio
    Distortions
    Situation Quote Audio
    Astral
    Situation Quote Audio
    System Mechanics
    Situation Quote Audio
    Resonance Blaze
    Resonance Blaze
    Resonance Blaze
    Resonance Blaze
    Throw
    Throw
    Throw Whiff
    Throw Whiff
    Throw Break
    Throw Break
    Throw Escape
    Throw Escape
    Throw Escape
    Throw Escape
    Guard
    Guard
    Reject Guard
    Reject Guard
    Reject Guard
    Reject Guard
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Taking Damage
    Ground Ukemi (Neutral)
    Ground Ukemi (Neutral)
    Aerial Ukemi (Neutral)
    Aerial Ukemi (Neutral)
    Aerial Ukemi (Forward)
    Aerial Ukemi (Forward)
    Aerial Ukemi (Backward)
    Aerial Ukemi (Backward)
    Other
    Situation Quote Audio
    Idle
    Idle
    Combo (6k Damage)
    Combo (6k Damage)
    Combo (8k Damage)
    Combo (8k Damage)
    Combo (10k Damage)
    Combo (10k Damage)
    Transitions
    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Very well, let's have a fair fight.
    Intro
    Intro It's obvious how this will end.
    Intro
    Intro Resist, and I will not hold back.
    Intro
    Intro If you want to surrender, now's your chance.
    Intro
    Intro Too bad... I dislike using force, but...
    Intro
    Intro I already know your goal.
    Intro
    Intro Stay calm, and let's use the plan we discussed.
    Intro
    Intro A collaborative battle? Well, I better work hard to not bring shame upon the Shirogane name.
    Intro
    Outro Just as predicted. Thank you very much.
    Outro
    Outro You were a little better than I'd assumed.
    Outro
    Outro Brute force alone is not enough to defeat me.
    Outro
    Outro You can't run from my bullets...
    Outro
    Time Up Outro Reason prevails.
    Time Up Outro
    Time Up Outro An army of idiots...
    Time Up Outro
    Defeat
    Defeat
    Defeat
    Defeat
    Time Up Defeat I misread the situation...
    Time Up Defeat
    Time Up Defeat What have I done...?
    Time Up Defeat

    Partner Actions

    Partner Swap
    Situation Quote Audio
    Duo Change
    Duo Change
    Duo Change
    Duo Change
    Partner Skill Change
    Partner Skill Change
    Partner Skill Change
    Partner Skill Change
    Cross Burst
    Cross Burst
    Cross Burst
    Cross Burst
    Partner Defeat
    Partner Defeat
    Partner Defeat
    Partner Defeat
    Assists
    Situation Quote Audio
    Distortion Skill Duo (x)
    Distortion Skill Duo (x)
    Distortion Skill Duo (x)
    Distortion Skill Duo (x)
    Cross Combo
    Cross Combo
    Cross Combo
    Cross Combo
    Assist Calls
    Situation Quote Audio
    Generic
    Generic
    Generic
    Generic
    Partner with Yu Narukami
    Partner with Yu Narukami
    Partner with Yu Narukami
    Partner with Yu Narukami
    Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
    Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
    Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
    Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
    Partner with Chie Satonaka
    Partner with Chie Satonaka
    Partner with Chie Satonaka
    Partner with Chie Satonaka
    Partner with Yukiko Amagi
    Partner with Yukiko Amagi
    Partner with Yukiko Amagi
    Partner with Yukiko Amagi
    Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
    Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
    Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
    Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
    Partner with Teddie
    Partner with Teddie
    Partner with Teddie
    Partner with Teddie
    Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
    Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
    Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
    Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
    Partner with Akihiko Sanada
    Partner with Akihiko Sanada
    Partner with Akihiko Sanada
    Partner with Akihiko Sanada
    Partner with Aegis
    Partner with Aegis
    Partner with Aegis
    Partner with Aegis
    Partner with Elizabeth
    Partner with Elizabeth
    Partner with Elizabeth
    Partner with Elizabeth
    Partner with Labrys
    Partner with Labrys
    Partner with Labrys
    Partner with Labrys
    Partner with Tohru Adachi
    Partner with Tohru Adachi
    Partner with Tohru Adachi
    Partner with Tohru Adachi

    Interactions

    Generic

    Situation Quote Audio
    Outro with partner We have a nice rhythm going... I'd say we make a surprisingly good team.
    Outro with partner
    Outro with partner Hmm... I've just planned out our next operation. Let's have a strategy meeting later.
    Outro with partner

    Noel Vermillion

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Naoto: I'll back you up. We need to aproach carefully, but daringly...
    Noel: Daringly... Can I even do that?
    Intro
    Outro Noel: We won... We really won, Shirogane!
    Naoto: Hehe. Of course we did. No need to be so surprised.
    Outro

    Hazama

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Hazama: What a headache... Is there any easier way to do this?
    Naoto: Hmm... Perhaps we could concoct a low-effort way to defeat them.
    Intro
    Outro Hazama: My fighting wasn't that bad, was it?
    Naoto: There's something not quite right about you... Who are you, really?
    Outro

    Izayoi

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Naoto: I'll put my life on the line to reveal the truth...
    Izayoi: ...And if that truth proves evil, I will punish you in the name of justice!
    Intro

    Naoto Kurogane

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Naoto S.: Are you prepared, Naoto-san?
    Naoto K.: Hell yeah. Let's get this done, Naoto!
    Intro
    Outro Naoto K.: Whew. That should do it, right?
    Naoto S.: Another victory for Team Naoto.
    Outro

    Es

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Es: Target threat level updated. We can no longer ignore the danger they pose.
    Naoto: Very well. Let's resolve this quickly.
    Intro
    Outro Es: Operation complete.
    Naoto: I was frankly hoping for more...
    Outro

    Yu Narukami

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Naoto: Hehe, it's odd... I didn't picture the two of us fighting together, Senpai.
    Yu: I'm glad we are. Looking forward to your brilliant insights, Naoto!
    Intro
    Outro Yu: Wow. They don't call you "Detective Prince" for nothing.
    Naoto: Heh, I'm more than just my brain.
    Outro

    Kanji Tatsumi

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Kanji: Hell yeah! Let's get this done!
    Naoto:
    Right. Let's show them our strength. Shall we, Kanji?PS4: Right. Let's show them our strength.
    Intro
    Outro Kanji: Are you hurt, Naoto?
    Naoto: Don't worry. Everything went as planned.
    Outro

    Mitsuru Kirijo

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Mitsuru: It seems the usual approach won't cut it. I'm counting on you, Shirogane.
    Naoto: Leave it to me. Just follow the plan.
    Intro
    Outro Naoto: We win... You underestimated us.
    Mitsuru: Hmph. We're not so green that we'd miss an opening.
    Outro

    Hyde

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Hyde: So you think you can control my power?
    Naoto: Not an issue. I have a plan.
    Intro
    Outro Hyde: We won... What the hell are you?
    Naoto: Hehe. Nothing special, just a detective.
    Outro

    Orie

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Orie: On my honor as one of the Licht Kries, I will not allow evil to stand.
    Naoto: On my honor as the Detective Prince, I will get the information I need.
    Intro
    Outro Orie: My interrogation isn't finished yet.
    Naoto: And I would not recommend playing dumb.
    Outro

    Merkava

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Merkava: The humanity within me drives me to take part in this fight.
    Naoto: Merkava-san... If there is a human soul within you, I will find it...
    Intro
    Outro Merkava: I can contain the urge no longer! Gyyyyyyaaaaaaaaah!
    Naoto: So his heart really is human... No, this is--!?
    Outro

    Seth

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Naoto: Let's see what you're made of, Assassin.
    Seth: How awfully cavalier of you, Detective.
    Intro
    Outro Seth: You lack in both strength and speed.
    Naoto: And the tactics to make up for them.
    Outro

    Weiss Schnee

    Situation Quote Audio
    Intro Naoto:
    So, I take it you're the infamous Ice Queen?PS4: So, you're the famed Ice Queen...

    Weiss: Why does everybody call me that?
    Intro
    Outro Weiss: Weiss Schnee. That's the name of the huntress who beat you. Don't forget it!
    Naoto: Hmm... She's actually pretty sensitive.
    Outro

    Victory Screen

    Situation Quote Audio
    Generic I suggest you give up. I've done the calculations, and the probability of you winning is, well, nil.
    Generic
    Generic Confidence isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it can distract you from calmly assessing the situation.
    Generic
    Generic A battle is just like an investigation. It's crucial to examine every clue, consider every variable... When you neglected to do that, you sealed your fate.
    Generic
    Generic You're far stronger than I believed. I wouldn't have been able to handle that irregularity on my own, so...thank you, very much.
    Generic
    Generic Collaborating with an ally can make you two or three times stronger... Heh, a short while ago, I never would have imagined saying that.
    Generic
    Partner with Noel Vermillion Noel: I was going to fight like usual, but your strategy made things so much easier... You're really something, Shirogane.
    Naoto: You're too kind. We couldn't have done it without your strength, Noel-san. Now, let us hurry!
    Partner with Noel Vermillion
    Partner with Hazama Naoto: The way you move and that Ouroboros of yours matches perfectly with my combat style. Hehe. I can't expect anyone will be able to defeat our team.
    Hazama: I'd advise you not to be so arrogant. If you keep thinking you're the hunter, you might not notice that you've become the prey.
    Partner with Hazama
    Partner with Izayoi Naoto: Those who do not question their sense of justice may well lose their way. You should be careful not to-- No, never mind...
    Izayoi: Call it blind faith if you wish, but nothing will stop me from carrying out justice as I determine it.
    Partner with Izayoi
    Partner with Naoto Kurogane Naoto S.: That turned out even better than I expected. I can always count on you, Naoto-san.
    Naoto K.: Aww, c'mon. It was all because of your great strategy, Naoto! Huh. Ever think about switching to last names?
    Partner with Naoto Kurogane
    Partner with Es Es: I have determined that your nickname, "Killjoy Detective" doesn't suit you. On the contrary, you develop strategies that make combat more enjoyable for all involved. Where did this nickname come from?
    Naoto: I swear, I've wondered that myself. Who wouldn't thrill at the chance to study their surroundings and the psychology of those around them? I can't believe anyone called me that in the first place...
    Partner with Es
    Partner with Yu Narukami Yu: You never change, do you, Naoto?
    Naoto: Please don't worry. No matter the situation, I'll keep you safe, Senpai.
    Partner with Yu Narukami
    Partner with Kanji Tatsumi Naoto: Impressive, Tatsumi-kun. I feel so confident when we fight together. I can hardly wait until our next match.
    Kanji: Uh, er... Y-Yeah! Just call my name and I'll be there! I mean-- For a fight! But also, if you just wanna...hang out or something... But not in a weird way!
    Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
    Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo Mitsuru: You took us lightly. You judged us by our appearance and you lost.
    Naoto: Never judge a book by its cover. Investigation and battle are fundamentally the same.
    Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
    Partner with Hyde Naoto: Your powers were more intense than I had predicted. If you take so much as one wrong step, we risk serious injury.
    Hyde: Don't take this the wrong way, but you shouldn't come near me. I haven't been able to control my power since I got here...and I don't want to hurt you.
    Partner with Hyde
    Partner with Orie Orie: Detective...you are also an agent of justice.
    Naoto: No, I'd...call myself a seeker of the truth. I can't let mysteries remain unsolved.
    Partner with Orie
    Partner with Merkava Merkava: Living solely by my instincts would make me no different than an animal. That is not what I desire. Though my body may be that of a beast, my heart is human.
    Naoto: I cannot determine exactly what you are at this moment... You don't seem like a bad person, but... Hmm. This requires further investigation.
    Partner with Merkava
    Partner with Seth Naoto: That worked out remarkably well. Between your logic and your technique, I believe our partnership will be a fruitful one.
    Seth: How arrogant... to assume you can keep the Night on a leash.
    Partner with Seth
    Partner with Weiss Schnee Weiss: So, detective, what sort of strategy should we employ next? You've clearly got a good mind for tactics.
    Naoto: Hehe, I'm flattered. I'll make sure to stay sharp so I don't let you down.
    Partner with Weiss Schnee

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    External Links

    References

    1. 1.0 1.1 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Character Introduction Trailer #8
    2. Weekly Famitsu, 5/10-17/2018 issue, pp 66-67
    3. NicoNico, Arc System Works Official Video Channel, "BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle" Character Introduction PV #8
    4. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Characters, Naoto Shirogane
    5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Tactics Mode, Characters, Naoto Shirogane, Character Explanation