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Major '''Tsubaki Yayoi''' is a soldier of the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] and the heiress to the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Yayoi]] family. She wields the [[Sealed Weapon Izayoi]] and is very close to [[Jin Kisaragi]], [[Noel Vermillion]], and [[Makoto Nanaya]]. To Tsubaki, Jin means everything, and she strives to bring justice to the world.
Major '''Tsubaki Yayoi''' (ツバキ=ヤヨイ) is a soldier of the [[Novus Orbis Librarium]] and the heiress to the [[Duodecim|Duodecim's]] [[Yayoi]] family. She wields the [[Sealed Weapon Izayoi]] and is very close to [[Jin Kisaragi]], [[Noel Vermillion]], and [[Makoto Nanaya]]. To Tsubaki, Jin means everything, and she strives to bring justice to the world.


Tsubaki first appeared as an NPC in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' before becoming playable in ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]''. Her alternate form is [[Izayoi]].
Tsubaki first appeared as an NPC in ''[[BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger]]'' before becoming playable in ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]''. Her alternate form is '''[[Izayoi]]'''.
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
[[File:BlazBlue Tsubaki Yayoi Model Sheet 04.png|150px|thumb|left|]]


==Personality==
Tsubaki is a fair-skinned woman of average size with blue eyes and back length, red hair. Her fringe is neatly parted to the left, and the side part of her hair that falls in front of her shoulders has silver, spherical hair ornaments.


{{Quote|Steadfast and an organizer of people, she is beloved because she never fails to consider those around her. However, she can be too serious and has a tendency towards stubbornness, so there are times when she's unable to adapt.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Character - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/tsubaki.php Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Character - [http://blazblueuniverse.com/tsubaki Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), Character - [http://www.blazblue.jp/eu/chara_tsubaki.html Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>}}
In ''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift'', Tsubaki's natural battle uniform consists of a beige shirt with a black collar, beige pants with a black waistband, grey gloves, and grey boots with a cross emblem embedded on the front. Over this is a beige cloak along with a mini-apron dress with a flower design on the waist area. It has a yellow lining, and the kneecap sections ends in the shape of three yellow flower petals. As she wields the Sealed Weapon Izayoi, she wears a winged hat, which matches the color of the rest of her uniform, and has a blue eye at the center. In ''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma'', she wears the same uniform, however, she takes on a darker color scheme. And finally, in ''BlazBlue: Central Fiction'', her outfit once again only changes it's color, donning a much brighter color scheme than before.


==Biography==
[[File:BlazBlue Tsubaki Yayoi Model Sheet 02.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Military Academy uniform]]At the [[Military Academy]], Tsubaki wears the standard uniform; with a black, pleated skirt that falls past her knees, dark brown tights, and light brown boots that zip up from the side. The side part of her hair is short, decorated with hair ornaments of a more cylindrical shape; additionally, she sports a blue and white headband to match her uniform.
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===Military Academy===
==Personality==
====Heart to Heart, Remix Heart, Variable Heart, Spiral Shift, The BLUE====
One week after meeting Noel and Makoto, Tsubaki met [[Mai Natsume]] and they became good friends very quickly. She went to the Ars Magus aptitude test which was presided over by [[Estella McKenzie]]; she was noted to be great at all subjects and areas, but not excelling in any particular one. Like Makoto, Tsubaki warned Mai to not eat Noel’s cooking that evening, but watched as she did, startling her. It was at this point that Tsubaki learnt of Mai’s super taste ability and helped to look after her after she fainted in the girl’s changing rooms. It was also at this point that she met [[Kajun Faycott]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 01''</ref> The Torifune Festival soon followed, and Tsubaki applied to be a part of the student council. She was also introduced to [[Taro Sasaga'e]] and [[Akane Teruhiko]], the latter of whom noted her to be attractive. She participated in the main tournament of the festival, having used a strategy created by Kajun and Mai. She made it to the finals but Kajun interrupted and won, telling Tsubaki that she would spend less time with Jin if she became the 'Izanami'. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 02''</ref>


The girls travelled down to the lower levels of Torifune to find watermelons for Mai. They found themselves in a thick cloud of [[seithr]] and sought refuge in a nearby mansion where they were attacked by a mutated watermelon - Mai saved them, and they all found the [[Evolution Grimoire]]. The girls decided to name themselves [[Team Remix Heart]]. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 03''</ref> They were soon ordered to clean Estella's room as a part of spring cleaning, and when they did so, they found a secret room and the [[Ammit Cryas]] - they gave the [[Grimoire]] back to her, but were ordered the maximum penalty for having gone through her belongings. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 04''</ref> As the sports festival came, Remix Heart competed, with Tsubaki using Ars Magus to protect Makoto as she bruised her way past the competition; they discovered that they would have to find the [[Conversion Grimoire]]. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 05''</ref> They made their way to the lower levels of Torifune, arriving in a desert area. While there, they found the [[Guardian]] after Makoto fell into a lion ant pit and was saved by Mai. Under Tsubaki's brief advice, they passed his second trial and were awarded the Conversion Grimoire, although they discovered that they came last place in the festival. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 06''</ref>
{{Quote|Steadfast and an organizer of people, she is beloved because she never fails to consider those around her. However, she can be too serious and has a tendency towards stubbornness, so there are times when she's unable to adapt.<ref name="bbcf-tsubaki-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki"/><ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki-eu"/>}}


Due to Taro, Remix Heart and Jin were thrown to a beach near Torifune when its weather system had broken down. There, Tsubaki used [[Golden Angel]] supplied by Kajun, and they discovered the [[Regulation Grimoire]]. Together they fixed it, and the weather system returned to Torifune. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 07''</ref> She would soon find Mai sleeping, having a dream created by the [[Hypnagogia Grimoire]], and attempted to wake her by drawing Hakumen and various [[Pakumen]], but Tsubaki, Makoto, Noel, and Kajun had to fight them off. In her dream, Mai saw a vision of Tsubaki becoming Izayoi, but did not say anything when she finally awoke. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 08''</ref> When Mai lost her memories, the tears of her friends were the only way to bring them back, so Tsubaki cried for her by not blinking, being relieved when her memories returned. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 09''</ref> Eventually, the girls decided to go to the lower levels of Torifune in the pursuit of the [[Azure Grimoire]], even against Tsubaki's initial protests. There, using various Grimoires that Noel had stolen, they managed to get past a challenge for cooking, but were soon separated from Mai. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 10''</ref> After completing a challenge that involved laundry with Noel, Makoto, and Kajun, they soon found Mai next to the [[Aedsqui Grimoire]], and returned to the higher levels, disappointed that the Azure Grimoire wasn't there. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 11''</ref> Tsubaki also learnt that Mai had become the [[Intermediary Grimoire]], and that she had kissed Taro - she only came to realise that Mai had passed on Noel's cooking to Taro when she was bathing with the other girls, realising that Jin would be in danger; her advances were stopped by [[Shiori Kirihito]] and [[Chachakaka]]. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 12''</ref> She fell for Shiori's lies that she was frail, and went to help Jin recover from his consumption of "death dinner". <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 13''</ref>
Calm, intelligent, modest, and outwardly professional with even the smallest of things-- Tsubaki was raised by the Yayoi family to be a responsible heiress. She uses her status as a noble to try and make a positive influence on the world around her; upon meeting Makoto for the first time and seeing her being the victim of racially motivated bullying, Tsubaki intervened, defusing the situation with her influence as the Yayoi heiress. This incident is what lead Tsubaki to become friends with Makoto and Noel. To the friends around her, Tsubaki is known to be kind, yet nosy and stubborn.  


Tsubaki watched as Shiori and Noel worked together to create porridge for Akane, Jin, and Taro to eat in the hopes of them recovering. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 14''</ref> She watched as Jin went berserk with Yukianesa, and as he begun to swing for Mai, being relieved when he was finally stopped by [[Cypher Albar]]. This would be the only time she ever saw him act like this. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 15''</ref> As she was somewhat involved in the incident, she had to watch over the icebergs created, but was attacked by a [[Torifune panda]] that Kajun removed from her, being embarrassed that Jin saw her squirming while it was under her swimsuit. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 17''</ref> She soon helped Mai dress up for her date with Taro, helping wash her hair. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 18''</ref> Tsubaki, along with all of Team Remix Heart, berated Taro for being late. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 19''</ref> When survival training came for the first years, Tsubaki was paired with Noel and Makoto, and managed to find the body of the [[mountain jellyfish]]. They defeated it when they reunited with Shiori, Kajun, and Mai, and arrived in first place for their achievement. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 21''</ref>
One of Tsubaki's more defining traits is her love for Jin, who she has known since childhood. Growing up in a strict house, Tsubaki was often confined to her manor, thus Jin became not only the first boy she had seen close to her age, but also the first friend she's ever had.<ref>''Arc System Works 25th Anniversary Character Collection, BlazBlue Series, Tsubaki Yayoi, Page 126''</ref> Tsubaki's love is shown to be romantic as she has fantasized about marrying him; however, this love is not blinding, and she will stand against him if he acts against what she believes is morally right.  


Mai fell into an [[alchemy]]-induced coma, and Tsubaki helped round up the strongest Ars Magus users in the Academy to cure her of her condition under Cypher's orders, but was trapped into having their Ars Magus aptitude drained from them, only to be saved by Chachakaka, who also revealed that Mai was the male heir of the [[Hazuki]] family using the Ammit Cryas. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 22''</ref> Mai awoke from her coma, and saved Team Remix Heart from being crushed by Cypher. Tsubaki hugged Mai, recognizing how difficult it was for her to hide her secret. <ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 23''</ref> After seeing Shiori and Mai teleported away by the professor, Tsubaki helped round up the strongest Ars users in the Academy to foil Cypher's plan of creating a [[Burning Red Grimoire]]. They succeeded, and Tsubaki was forced to deal with a lot of paperwork surrounding the incident. <Ref>''BlazBlue: Remix Heart, Chapter 24''</ref>
Despite her calm attitude, Tsubaki has an excitable side. She becomes easily flustered and angry when pressed about her feelings for Jin, and is shown to be passionate about historical dramas and the [[Six Heroes]], particularly [[Hakumen]], to the point she's read all the books and seen all the movies based on them. In addition to this, she can be dramatic in expressing her views of justice and has a hostile and childish disposition when interacting with [[Ragna the Bloodedge]] during situations she's forced to work with him.  


In her second year, Tsubaki went to Jin's medal ceremony in the [[2nd Hierarchical City of Iwatsuchi]] with Mai, Noel, and Makoto. She saw Kagura, but Makoto knocked him out, and instead met Hibiki. He put the girls to work, but they soon lost Mai. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 01''</ref> Thanks to Akane, she was reunited with Mai, Shiori, Taro, and Jin for a brief while. <ref>''BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18''</ref> In her third year, Tsubaki helped teach Noel and Makoto more on the Nox Nyctores, and was not initially happy with Noel graduating six months early. <ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Noel Vermillion Short Story - The BLUE''</ref> Eventually, this dislike festered more and more, but she hid this away from her friends.
Tsubaki struggles to find her own sense of justice, a weakness that is exploited by [[Izanami]] and [[Yuuki Terumi]]; she wants to act on what she believes is right, but struggles to defy the Duodecim and NOL which she was raised to be obedient to. She is also prone to jealousy; particularly, for those around Jin. Such feelings were manipulated by Hazama alongside Terumi to goad Tsubaki into fighting Noel. As time has progressed, Tsubaki overcame her family conditioning and dark feelings, fighting for her own beliefs and friends.


===Continuum Shift===
==Powers & Techniques==
Thanks to her bloodline and years of training in martial arts, Tsubaki is a fierce combatant. She has a high [[Ars Magus]] aptitude that allows her to effectively utilise the [[Sealed Weapon Izayoi]], a weapon passed down the Yayoi household. When using Izayoi, Tsubaki is able to fight against most opponents on an even keel, and frequently switches between its whip and sword form for its blade. Izayoi is able to effectively blind [[Observer|Observers]] from using [[Phenomenon Intervention]], and Tsubaki can even cast a [[Zanki Barrier]] to further fight against that class of opponent.


{{Quote|A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium's "Zero Squadron" that fills in the role of the military police. Her rank is first lieutenant. She received an imperial decree to eliminate her missing childhood friend Jin and her best friend Noel, and while tormented with doubts, takes in hand the heirloom of the prestigious Yayoi family, the "Sealed Weapon Izayoi," and chases after them.<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/tsubaki.html Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>}}
Tsubaki is the only known person able to use the [[Zero-Type Izayoi]], giving her access to the [[Immortal Breaker (Ability)|Immortal Breaker]]. With this, she can kill beings like [[Rachel Alucard]] and force her opponents to recognize their own death. There is a drawback in that it cannot kill those with the [[Power of Order]] or individuals with unique circumstances like [[Izanami]], who is a [[Drive]].<Ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Izayoi, Act II''</ref> Regardless of Izayoi, Tsubaki is a skilled negotiator and quick-thinker who is constantly aware of her surroundings, having realised that the [[Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge]] was a trap to ensnare her from the second she was invited serves as one example.


===Chrono Phantasma===
Unfortunately, Tsubaki is not as powerful as Jin or Noel, who wield [[Nox Nyctores]] class weapons. She will lose to either in a straight fight, and is forced to rely on the Zero-Type in order to effectively best the strongest opponents, but even then this may not be enough. She was previously easy to manipulate thanks to her hidden feelings and tendency to confine her emotions for the sake of others, but Tsubaki has overcome this with time and the help of her friends. She already fallen prey once to Izayoi's nature to blind its user; however, Tsubaki's eyesight was restored thanks to the Imperator's power. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Setting Material Collection'', Timeline, Page 253''</ref> In addition to this, she also once over-relied on her weapon to the point of dying in one [[Continuum Shift]].<ref>''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Tsubaki Yayoi - ARCH ENEMY, Bad Ending''</ref> Despite the drawbacks of using the Izayoi, it is implied that having a strong mind and will while wielding the Izayoi can help counteract the deadly side-effects, which Tsubaki was able to achieve after she awakened the Zero-Type Izayoi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Izayoi, Act III''</ref>


{{Quote|Tsubaki Yayoi, who had been filled with false light by the Imperator, was praised and promoted to Major for her confrontation with Ragna the Bloodedge. Tsubaki, as part of the Wings of Justice under the direct command of the Imperator, travels to the region of Ikaruga to subjugate those traitors who resent the NOL. However, her wings have been dyed black.<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_tsubaki.html Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>}}
==Relatives==
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===Central Fiction===
==Official Profiles==
===''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift]]'' Official Site Profile===
''A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium's "Zero Squadron" that fills in the role of the military police. Her rank is first lieutenant. She received an imperial decree to eliminate her missing childhood friend Jin and her best friend Noel, and while tormented with doubts, takes in hand the heirloom of the prestigious Yayoi family, the "Sealed Weapon Izayoi," and chases after them.<ref name="bbcs-tsubaki-jp"/>''


{{Quote|A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium belonging to the "Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron" spearheaded by Kagura Mutsuki. Her rank is first lieutenant. With the heirloom of the prestigious Yayoi family, the "Sealed Weapon Izayoi," in hand, she chases after the missing Jin Kisaragi.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>}}
===''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma]]'' Official Site Profile===
''Tsubaki Yayoi, who had been filled with false light by the Imperator, was praised and promoted to Major for her confrontation with Ragna the Bloodedge. Tsubaki, as part of the Wings of Justice under the direct command of the Imperator, travels to the region of Ikaruga to subjugate those traitors who resent the NOL. However, her wings have been dyed black.<ref name="bbcp-tsubaki-jp"/>''


After having talked with Rachel, Tsubaki went off on her own to investigate on what she had meant. Before she left, she went to check on Jin, running into Celica who had just tended to his wounds after his battle with Ragna. She listened to Jin’s explanation of his relationship with Ragna, and his earliest memories, including the attack on the church, but they were eventually interrupted by Noel, and Tsubaki left to continue her investigation. She was soon sucked into the Embryo. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 002 – 003''</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Official Site Profile===
;Story
''A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium belonging to the "Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron" spearheaded by Kagura Mutsuki. Her rank is first lieutenant. With the heirloom of the prestigious Yayoi family, the "Sealed Weapon Izayoi," in hand, she chases after the missing Jin Kisaragi.<ref name="bbcf-tsubaki-story-jp"/>
;Personality
''Steadfast and an organizer of people, she is beloved because she never fails to consider those around her. However, she can be too serious and has a tendency towards stubbornness, so there are times when she's unable to adapt.<ref name="bbcf-tsubaki-personality-jp"/><ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki"/><ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki-eu"/>''


In the Embryo’s version of Kagutsuchi, Tsubaki was paired with Hibiki to find Jin, who had gone missing. Her memories were altered to believe that Kagura was now the Hero of Ikaruga, and that Jin had gone AWOL. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 002, Chapter 012''</ref> She later found Noel knocked out by Litchi’s side, and started angrily asking questions before being calmed down by Litchi’s manners and answers. Bang nearly assaulted her but Litchi stopped him, and allowed Tsubaki to take Noel out of the sewers and above ground. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020, Sub Scenario 1''</ref> She heard rumours that Noel had actually fought the Grim Reaper. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 023''</ref>
===''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction]]'' Library Entry===
;Tsubaki Yayoi
''The next head of the Yayoi Family of the Duodecim. She is a member of the Zero Squadron, Wings of Justice – the squadron in charge of policing internal affairs of the NOL.


Kagura and Hibiki left the branch, and it came under attack by Hakumen. Tsubaki took over as head of command, taking control of the soldiers and ordered them across the branch with tactical precision during the attack. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 030''</ref> She was later transported by [[Nine the Phantom]] to Ikaruga and told to defeat Izanami to claim her piece of the [[Azure]] <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 036''</ref> She found Makoto and began to fight her against her friend’s wishes, only just being repelled – her memories of being controlled before confusing who is friend and foe. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 044''</ref> Alone, and scared of her own memories, Tsubaki wandered around Ikaruga beating herself up over what she had done. Taokaka saw her, and decided to cheer her up, although she got carried away and felt her breasts, deciding afterwards to call her “average” person – she told Tsubaki that she fights for her friends and justice before leaving to find the “bad guys”. This left the soldier wondering what she is really fighting for. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 044, Sub Scenario 1''</ref>
''Though she was born into a prestigious family, she doesn't flaunt her status. She excels in both the literary and martial arts, is reliable and takes matters seriously; although, some might say she's too inflexible when it comes to rules.


Tsubaki was later ordered by Kokonoe to detain Ragna. She found him in a distorted version of Wadatsumi and battled him after explaining her dream for a world which Jin can help build. Her dream was rejected and taken by Ragna’s Soul Eater. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 009, Chapter 071''</ref> She and Hakumen later responded to Kokonoe’s call, meeting with her and then being taken above the Embryo, and being deployed within it – there, she was split up from the others in her group (namely Ragna, Kagura, [[Ex Machina: Minerva]], Noel, Rachel, and Jin), finding herself in Yabiko with Hakumen. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapters 088 – 089''</ref> They were met by an illusion of Izanami inviting them to find her and the [[Corpus Sepulcro: Requiem]] – if they did not, the world would be atomized. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 090''</ref> Hakumen reminded her much of Jin during her school days, and they headed out to Kagutsuchi’s Altar to find Requiem, finding data of Relius and Ignis Clover. She watched Hakumen battle the data until it disappeared. She felt Makoto dissolve into seithr, crying out for her afterwards. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 091''</ref>
''Jin and her are childhood friends, and she meets Noel and Makoto in the Military Academy. Despite her enlisting in to the services, she herself does not like fighting and believes her efforts will help establish order, which will eliminate war. For that cause, she is ready to soak her hands in blood.


In due time, Tsubaki and Hakumen found the Amaterasu Unit being warred over by both Jubei and Nu, assisting the beastkin in the fight, using the Izayoi form to do so. Ragna, Jin, and Noel came to assist them, and Tsubaki watched as Ragna defeated both Nu and Hakumen, and then was ordered to look after the Murakumo Unit. Terumi forced Nu to go insane, and she lashed out at Tsubaki, but the fatal blow was blocked by Hakumen, who defeated her soon afterwards. Tsubaki was forced to watch as Hakumen’s soul was shattered by Terumi and his body was taken over – the Yayoi heir became one of the few people to watch the resurrection of [[Susano'o]], a true God. She attempted to fight him, but was easily defeated. Tsubaki stayed behind to watch over Jubei and Nu while Ragna, Jin, and Trinity embarked outside the Embryo to rescue Noel and stop Susano’o. Her dream was properly taken by Ragna, however, even though she did resist. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 011, Chapter 092''</ref>
''Tsubaki receives the order from commander in chief of the NOL, the Imperator, to terminate her best friends Jin and Noel for desertion. Her heart still torn, she takes her family heirloom, the Izayoi, and reluctantly heads to Kagutsuchi.


In the new world created by Ragna, Tsubaki returned as a member of the NOL’s infantry squad. She visited Noel and Lambda at a church with Makoto, having dinner with them and telling Noel that she has an open invitation to return back to the NOL at any time. <ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100''</ref>
''Tsubaki tries to reason with her friends, but is instead consumed by her jealousy for Noel, falling victim to Hazama's scheme. When she hits rock bottom and is blinded by her path, she is saved by the Imperator. Her loyalty becomes even stronger.


==Powers & Techniques==
''She heads to the Coliseum to capture Ragna, but is intercepted by Jin, Noel, and Makoto. The three of them help her realize her true feelings, breaking Tsubaki free of the Imperator's curse.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #014''</ref>


==Library Entry==
===''[[BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle]]'' Official Site Profile===
===Tsubaki Yayoi===
::''See [[Izayoi#Official Profiles]]''
''The next head of the Yayoi Family of the Duodecim. She is a member of the Zero Squadron, Wings of Justice – the squadron in charge of policing internal affairs of the NOL.
 
''Though she was born into a prestigious family, she doesn’t flaunt her status. She excels in both the literary and martial arts, is reliable and takes matters seriously; although, some might say she’s too inflexible when it comes to rules.


''Jin and her are childhood friends, and she meets Noel and Makoto in the Military Academy. Despite her enlisting in to the services, she herself does not like fighting and believes her efforts will help establish order, which will eliminate war. For that cause, she is ready to soak her hands in blood.
===[[BlazBlue 10th Anniversary]] Official Site Profile===
''Hails from the Yayoi family of the Duodecim that serves the Imperator. Because she usually makes sure to consider those around her, she is beloved. However, there are times when she's too serious and becomes obstinate and uncompromising.''<ref name="BB 10th Tsubaki"/>


''Tsubaki receives the order from commander in chief of the NOL, the Imperator, to terminate her best friends Jin and Noel for desertion. Her heart still torn, she takes her family heirloom, the Izayoi, and reluctantly heads to Kagutsuchi.
===''[[BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War]]'' Official Site Profile===
 
''A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium with the rank of "First Lieutenant." She is friend of Noel Vermillion from their time at the Military Academy, and a daughter of the "Yayoi family" belonging to the same Duodecim as the Kisaragi family. For a long time she's followed and adored Jin, and calls him "brother." An honor student excelling in both the literary and military arts, she is a girl who keeps everyone in mind, yet can sometimes be unyielding. She is currently part of the Zeroth Squadron of the Novus Orbis Librarium.<ref name="bbdw-jp"/>''
''Tsubaki tries to reason with her friends, but is instead consumed by her jealousy for Noel, falling victim to Hazama’s scheme. When she hits rock bottom and is blinded by her path, she is saved by the Imperator. Her loyalty becomes even stronger.
 
''She heads to the Coliseum to capture Ragna, but is intercepted by Jin, Noel, and Makoto. The three of them help her realize her true feelings, breaking Tsubaki free of the Imperator’s curse.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #014''</ref>


==Appearances in other Media==
==Appearances in other Media==
*In ''Dead or Alive 5 Last Round'', Hitomi has a [https://youtu.be/OI0835VrkrQ?t=59s DLC collaboration costume] based on Tsubaki's outfit.
*The mobile game ''Seven Knights'' stars Tsubaki as a playable character.
*The mobile game ''Mabinogi Duel'' stars Tsubaki as a playable card.
*The arcade collectible card games ''Lord of Vermilion 3'', from Square Enix, has Tsubaki as a [http://www.lordofv.com/lov3/collaboration/bb.html playable card].
*The PSVita music app ''NAX Music Player'' has Tsubaki as [http://www.nax-mp.net/dlc_info/index.html purchasable background skin].
*The iOS/Android game ''Medal Masters: Call of destiny'' has Tsubaki as a [https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201610120031/ playable character].
*The iOS/Android game ''Venus Eleven Vivid!'' has Tsubaki as a [https://youtu.be/r6SHUs4nS_8?t=2m3s playable character].
*Tsubaki's theme 'Condemnation Wings' and background art depicting her are [http://www.arcsystemworks.jp/bdrop/jp/dlc.html purchasable DLC] in the musical puzzle game ''0D Beat Drop''.
*The puzzle rhythm game ''Magical Beat'' features Tsubaki as an avatar and her theme 'Condemnation Wings' as [http://arcsystemworksu.com/game/magical-beat/ purchasable theme].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the [[Polls/BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Popularity Poll|BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll]], Tsubaki placed 13th out of the 84 candidates. She scored one place above [[Rachel Alucard]] and one place below [[Lambda-11]]. She had 2,176 votes.
*Tsubaki's birthday is March 14, [[wikipedia:White_Day|White Day]], corresponding with Jin's birthday being February 14, [[wikipedia:Valentine's Day|Valentine's Day]].
*All members of the Zero Squadron use the same sprite in the story mode, but this sprite was originally used by Tsubaki. As such, there is a barely visible amount of Tsubaki's red hair and hairpiece in these sprites, even when they are being used to represent Zero Squadron soldiers.
*Tsubaki shares her English voice actress, [[wikipedia:Julie Ann Taylor|Julie Ann Taylor]], with [[Kokonoe]] and [[Izayoi]].
*In every main game since her introduction, Tsubaki's main color scheme has changed. In ''[[BlazBlue: Continuum Shift|Continuum Shift]]'', her outfit is cream; in ''[[BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma|Chrono Phantasma]]'', her outfit is black; in ''[[BlazBlue: Central Fiction|Central Fiction]]'', her outfit is white.


==References==
==References==
 
<references>
{{#tag:references}}
<ref name="bbcs-tsubaki-jp">''BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/bb_ex/tsubaki.html Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcp-tsubaki-jp">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/cp/chara_tsubaki.html Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-tsubaki-personality-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Character - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/character/tsubaki.php Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcf-tsubaki-story-jp">''BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - [http://www.blazblue.jp/cf/cs/story/ Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Character - [http://blazblueuniverse.com/tsubaki Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbcpex-tsubaki-eu">''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), Character - [http://www.blazblue.jp/eu/chara_tsubaki.html Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>
<ref name="bbdw-jp">''BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Website (JP)''</ref>
<ref name="BB 10th Tsubaki">''BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Site Profile (JP), [http://www.blazblue.jp/10th/characters/tsubaki/ Tsubaki Yayoi]''</ref>
</references>


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"Your actions... shall be judged here and now!"[1]
ツバキ=ヤヨイ
Tsubaki Yayoi

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Name

Tsubaki Yayoi

Birthday

March 14

Species

Human

Voice Actors

Asami Imai (Japanese)
Julie Ann Taylor (English)

Blood Type

A

Height

160cm

Weight

47kg

Hair Color

Red

Eye Color

Blue

Drive

Install

Birthplace

4th Hierarchical City of Naobi

Likes

Historical Dramas

Dislikes

War

Hobbies

Painting, Singing

Affiliation

Novus Orbis Librarium
Military Academy
Yayoi family
Team Remix Heart

Character Themes

Condemnation Wings, II, ~Cry Camellia...~
Memory of Tears, II, Don't Look Back
Childish Killer, II, Cross Line

Appearances
Games

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

Manga

BlazBlue
BlazBlue: Remix Heart
BlazBlue: Variable Heart

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

THE BLUE

Drama CDs

BlazBlue: The Wheel of Fortune

Major Tsubaki Yayoi (ツバキ=ヤヨイ) is a soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium and the heiress to the Duodecim's Yayoi family. She wields the Sealed Weapon Izayoi and is very close to Jin Kisaragi, Noel Vermillion, and Makoto Nanaya. To Tsubaki, Jin means everything, and she strives to bring justice to the world.

Tsubaki first appeared as an NPC in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger before becoming playable in BlazBlue: Continuum Shift. Her alternate form is Izayoi.

Appearance

BlazBlue Tsubaki Yayoi Model Sheet 04.png

Tsubaki is a fair-skinned woman of average size with blue eyes and back length, red hair. Her fringe is neatly parted to the left, and the side part of her hair that falls in front of her shoulders has silver, spherical hair ornaments.

In BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Tsubaki's natural battle uniform consists of a beige shirt with a black collar, beige pants with a black waistband, grey gloves, and grey boots with a cross emblem embedded on the front. Over this is a beige cloak along with a mini-apron dress with a flower design on the waist area. It has a yellow lining, and the kneecap sections ends in the shape of three yellow flower petals. As she wields the Sealed Weapon Izayoi, she wears a winged hat, which matches the color of the rest of her uniform, and has a blue eye at the center. In BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, she wears the same uniform, however, she takes on a darker color scheme. And finally, in BlazBlue: Central Fiction, her outfit once again only changes it's color, donning a much brighter color scheme than before.

Military Academy uniform

At the Military Academy, Tsubaki wears the standard uniform; with a black, pleated skirt that falls past her knees, dark brown tights, and light brown boots that zip up from the side. The side part of her hair is short, decorated with hair ornaments of a more cylindrical shape; additionally, she sports a blue and white headband to match her uniform.

Personality

Steadfast and an organizer of people, she is beloved because she never fails to consider those around her. However, she can be too serious and has a tendency towards stubbornness, so there are times when she's unable to adapt.[2][3][4]

Calm, intelligent, modest, and outwardly professional with even the smallest of things-- Tsubaki was raised by the Yayoi family to be a responsible heiress. She uses her status as a noble to try and make a positive influence on the world around her; upon meeting Makoto for the first time and seeing her being the victim of racially motivated bullying, Tsubaki intervened, defusing the situation with her influence as the Yayoi heiress. This incident is what lead Tsubaki to become friends with Makoto and Noel. To the friends around her, Tsubaki is known to be kind, yet nosy and stubborn.

One of Tsubaki's more defining traits is her love for Jin, who she has known since childhood. Growing up in a strict house, Tsubaki was often confined to her manor, thus Jin became not only the first boy she had seen close to her age, but also the first friend she's ever had.[5] Tsubaki's love is shown to be romantic as she has fantasized about marrying him; however, this love is not blinding, and she will stand against him if he acts against what she believes is morally right.

Despite her calm attitude, Tsubaki has an excitable side. She becomes easily flustered and angry when pressed about her feelings for Jin, and is shown to be passionate about historical dramas and the Six Heroes, particularly Hakumen, to the point she's read all the books and seen all the movies based on them. In addition to this, she can be dramatic in expressing her views of justice and has a hostile and childish disposition when interacting with Ragna the Bloodedge during situations she's forced to work with him.

Tsubaki struggles to find her own sense of justice, a weakness that is exploited by Izanami and Yuuki Terumi; she wants to act on what she believes is right, but struggles to defy the Duodecim and NOL which she was raised to be obedient to. She is also prone to jealousy; particularly, for those around Jin. Such feelings were manipulated by Hazama alongside Terumi to goad Tsubaki into fighting Noel. As time has progressed, Tsubaki overcame her family conditioning and dark feelings, fighting for her own beliefs and friends.

Powers & Techniques

Thanks to her bloodline and years of training in martial arts, Tsubaki is a fierce combatant. She has a high Ars Magus aptitude that allows her to effectively utilise the Sealed Weapon Izayoi, a weapon passed down the Yayoi household. When using Izayoi, Tsubaki is able to fight against most opponents on an even keel, and frequently switches between its whip and sword form for its blade. Izayoi is able to effectively blind Observers from using Phenomenon Intervention, and Tsubaki can even cast a Zanki Barrier to further fight against that class of opponent.

Tsubaki is the only known person able to use the Zero-Type Izayoi, giving her access to the Immortal Breaker. With this, she can kill beings like Rachel Alucard and force her opponents to recognize their own death. There is a drawback in that it cannot kill those with the Power of Order or individuals with unique circumstances like Izanami, who is a Drive.[6] Regardless of Izayoi, Tsubaki is a skilled negotiator and quick-thinker who is constantly aware of her surroundings, having realised that the Battle of Ragna the Bloodedge was a trap to ensnare her from the second she was invited serves as one example.

Unfortunately, Tsubaki is not as powerful as Jin or Noel, who wield Nox Nyctores class weapons. She will lose to either in a straight fight, and is forced to rely on the Zero-Type in order to effectively best the strongest opponents, but even then this may not be enough. She was previously easy to manipulate thanks to her hidden feelings and tendency to confine her emotions for the sake of others, but Tsubaki has overcome this with time and the help of her friends. She already fallen prey once to Izayoi's nature to blind its user; however, Tsubaki's eyesight was restored thanks to the Imperator's power. [7] In addition to this, she also once over-relied on her weapon to the point of dying in one Continuum Shift.[8] Despite the drawbacks of using the Izayoi, it is implied that having a strong mind and will while wielding the Izayoi can help counteract the deadly side-effects, which Tsubaki was able to achieve after she awakened the Zero-Type Izayoi.[9]

Relatives

Yayoi
Head family
Ayame Yayoi
Killed during the Dark War
Tsubaki Yayoi/Izayoi

Official Profiles

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Official Site Profile

A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium's "Zero Squadron" that fills in the role of the military police. Her rank is first lieutenant. She received an imperial decree to eliminate her missing childhood friend Jin and her best friend Noel, and while tormented with doubts, takes in hand the heirloom of the prestigious Yayoi family, the "Sealed Weapon Izayoi," and chases after them.[10]

BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site Profile

Tsubaki Yayoi, who had been filled with false light by the Imperator, was praised and promoted to Major for her confrontation with Ragna the Bloodedge. Tsubaki, as part of the Wings of Justice under the direct command of the Imperator, travels to the region of Ikaruga to subjugate those traitors who resent the NOL. However, her wings have been dyed black.[11]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Site Profile

Story

A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium belonging to the "Fourth Thaumaturgist Squadron" spearheaded by Kagura Mutsuki. Her rank is first lieutenant. With the heirloom of the prestigious Yayoi family, the "Sealed Weapon Izayoi," in hand, she chases after the missing Jin Kisaragi.[12]

Personality

Steadfast and an organizer of people, she is beloved because she never fails to consider those around her. However, she can be too serious and has a tendency towards stubbornness, so there are times when she's unable to adapt.[2][3][4]

BlazBlue: Central Fiction Library Entry

Tsubaki Yayoi

The next head of the Yayoi Family of the Duodecim. She is a member of the Zero Squadron, Wings of Justice – the squadron in charge of policing internal affairs of the NOL.

Though she was born into a prestigious family, she doesn't flaunt her status. She excels in both the literary and martial arts, is reliable and takes matters seriously; although, some might say she's too inflexible when it comes to rules.

Jin and her are childhood friends, and she meets Noel and Makoto in the Military Academy. Despite her enlisting in to the services, she herself does not like fighting and believes her efforts will help establish order, which will eliminate war. For that cause, she is ready to soak her hands in blood.

Tsubaki receives the order from commander in chief of the NOL, the Imperator, to terminate her best friends Jin and Noel for desertion. Her heart still torn, she takes her family heirloom, the Izayoi, and reluctantly heads to Kagutsuchi.

Tsubaki tries to reason with her friends, but is instead consumed by her jealousy for Noel, falling victim to Hazama's scheme. When she hits rock bottom and is blinded by her path, she is saved by the Imperator. Her loyalty becomes even stronger.

She heads to the Coliseum to capture Ragna, but is intercepted by Jin, Noel, and Makoto. The three of them help her realize her true feelings, breaking Tsubaki free of the Imperator's curse.[13]

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Site Profile

See Izayoi#Official Profiles

BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Official Site Profile

Hails from the Yayoi family of the Duodecim that serves the Imperator. Because she usually makes sure to consider those around her, she is beloved. However, there are times when she's too serious and becomes obstinate and uncompromising.[1]

BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Site Profile

A soldier of the Novus Orbis Librarium with the rank of "First Lieutenant." She is friend of Noel Vermillion from their time at the Military Academy, and a daughter of the "Yayoi family" belonging to the same Duodecim as the Kisaragi family. For a long time she's followed and adored Jin, and calls him "brother." An honor student excelling in both the literary and military arts, she is a girl who keeps everyone in mind, yet can sometimes be unyielding. She is currently part of the Zeroth Squadron of the Novus Orbis Librarium.[14]

Appearances in other Media

  • In Dead or Alive 5 Last Round, Hitomi has a DLC collaboration costume based on Tsubaki's outfit.
  • The mobile game Seven Knights stars Tsubaki as a playable character.
  • The mobile game Mabinogi Duel stars Tsubaki as a playable card.
  • The arcade collectible card games Lord of Vermilion 3, from Square Enix, has Tsubaki as a playable card.
  • The PSVita music app NAX Music Player has Tsubaki as purchasable background skin.
  • The iOS/Android game Medal Masters: Call of destiny has Tsubaki as a playable character.
  • The iOS/Android game Venus Eleven Vivid! has Tsubaki as a playable character.
  • Tsubaki's theme 'Condemnation Wings' and background art depicting her are purchasable DLC in the musical puzzle game 0D Beat Drop.
  • The puzzle rhythm game Magical Beat features Tsubaki as an avatar and her theme 'Condemnation Wings' as purchasable theme.

Trivia

  • In the BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Character Poll, Tsubaki placed 13th out of the 84 candidates. She scored one place above Rachel Alucard and one place below Lambda-11. She had 2,176 votes.
  • Tsubaki's birthday is March 14, White Day, corresponding with Jin's birthday being February 14, Valentine's Day.
  • All members of the Zero Squadron use the same sprite in the story mode, but this sprite was originally used by Tsubaki. As such, there is a barely visible amount of Tsubaki's red hair and hairpiece in these sprites, even when they are being used to represent Zero Squadron soldiers.
  • Tsubaki shares her English voice actress, Julie Ann Taylor, with Kokonoe and Izayoi.
  • In every main game since her introduction, Tsubaki's main color scheme has changed. In Continuum Shift, her outfit is cream; in Chrono Phantasma, her outfit is black; in Central Fiction, her outfit is white.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 BlazBlue 10th Anniversary Site Profile (JP), Tsubaki Yayoi
  2. 2.0 2.1 BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Character - Tsubaki Yayoi
  3. 3.0 3.1 BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (US), Character - Tsubaki Yayoi
  4. 4.0 4.1 BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (EU), Character - Tsubaki Yayoi
  5. Arc System Works 25th Anniversary Character Collection, BlazBlue Series, Tsubaki Yayoi, Page 126
  6. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Izayoi, Act II
  7. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Official Setting Material Collection, Timeline, Page 253
  8. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, Story Mode, Tsubaki Yayoi - ARCH ENEMY, Bad Ending
  9. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Izayoi, Act III
  10. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Official Site (JP), Tsubaki Yayoi
  11. BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Official Site (JP), Tsubaki Yayoi
  12. BlazBlue: Central Fiction Consumer Edition Official Site (JP), Story - Tsubaki Yayoi
  13. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Library Mode, Character #014
  14. BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Official Website (JP)