Akihiko Sanada

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My muscles roar as they break the limits! Our fists shall collide! And there's the gong![1]
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真田明彦
Akihiko Sanada

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Name

Akihiko Sanada

Voice Actors

MIDORIKAWA Hikaru (Japanese)
Liam O'Brien (English)

Character Themes

The Wandering Wolf

Taking action in Persona 3, he was a member of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES). In his pursuit of inexhaustible power, he now travels the world in training to better himself. His Persona is Caesar.
In exchange for his short reach, he's an explosively strong infighter. Cyclone Uppercut forces opponents upwards, with a strong, top-class follow-up to be proud of![2]

Command Lists

Name Command
Smart Combo
Smart Combo 1 A ・ A ・ A ・ A
Smart Combo 2 ← + A ・ A ・ A ・ A
Smart Combo 3 In mid-air, A ・ A
Smart Combo 4 In mid-air, B ・ B
Special
Special Attack 1 ← + A
Ducking
ダッキング
Dakkingu
→→
Becomes invulnerable to projectiles from the middle of the action.
Cyclone
サイクロン
Saikuron
You can use follow-up attacks during certain actions.
Akihiko can perform Cyclone Follow-ups after certain actions. Performing follow-ups consecutively raises the Cyclone Level--indicated at the bottom ofthe screen--increasing the damage and chip damage of Cyclone Follow-up attacks.[3]
Boomerang Hook/Sonic Punch
ブーメランフック/ソニックパンチ
Būmeranfukku/Sonikku Panchi
A or B during Cyclone
Follow-up Clash Assault
派生クラッシュアサルト
Hasē Kurasshu Asaruto
C during Cyclone
Hits high.
Follow-up Sweep
派生足払い
Hasē Ashiharai
↓ + C during Cyclone
Hits low.
Follow-up Throw
派生投げ
Hasē Nage
B + C during Cyclone
A grab that becomes invulnerable to projectiles from the middle of the action.
Reversal Action
Double Uppercut
ダブルアッパー
Daburu Appā
You become invulnerable at the start of the action. The ground version cannot be blocked in the air.
Skill
Corkscrew
コークスクリュー
Kōkusukuryū
↓↘→ + A or B (B only chargeable)
The B version has invulnerability against body attribute attacks during the action.[3]
Assault Dive
アサルトダイブ
Asaruto Daibu
↓↙← + A or B (Air OK)
Each Assault Dive can be followed up by Cyclone Follow-up attacks.[3]
Extra Skill (Takes 1 skill gauge)
EX Corkscrew
EX コークスクリュー
EX Kōkusukuryū
↓↘→ + C
Becomes invulnerable to projectiles from the middle of the action.
The EX version has invulnerability against projectiles, and can also move through opponents and circle behind them.[3]
EX Assault Dive
EX アサルトダイブ
EX Asaruto Daibu
↓↙← + C (Air OK)
Distortion Skill (Takes 2 skill gauge)
Cyclone Uppercut
サイクロンアッパー
Saikuron Appā
↓↘→ + B + C
You become invulnerable at the start of the action.
Maziodyne
マハジオダイン
Maha Jiodain
↓↙← + B + C
You become invulnerable at the start of the action.
Distortion Skill · Duo (takes 2 skill gauge)
Maziodyne
マハジオダイン
Maha Jiodain
P during the main character's Distortion Skill
You become invulnerable at the start of the action.
Astral Heat
Earth Breaker
アースブレイカー
Āsubureikā
↓↓↓ + B + C
You become invulnerable at the start of the action.
[Requirements]In order to activate, you must have Resonance Blaze active (Lv 4), have 9 Skill Gauges at time of activation, and the opponent must be down to one character.

Palettes

Combos

Tactics Mode

<tabs plain> <tab name="Numpad Notation">

For an explanation of how numpad notation works, see also "Numpad Notation" on Dustloop.
  1. 5AAA > 236A
  2. j.B > 2A > 5B~A~A~2C > 236B+C
  3. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] 2B > jc > j.B > jc > j.B > j.C > 214B
  4. B+C~B~B~A > 236B
  5. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] 2B > jc > j.B > jc > j.B > j.C > 214C~66~A~A~A > 236B+C
  6. Activate Resonance Blaze > 5AAA > 214C~B~B~A > 236B > 214B+C

</tab> <tab name="In-Game Notation">

  1. Standing AAA > ↓↘→ + A
  2. Jumping B > ↓ + A > Standing B -> A -> A -> ↓ + C > ↓↘→ + B + C
  3. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] Crouching B > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > Jumping C > Midair ↓↙← + B
  4. B + C -> B -> B -> A > ↓↘→ + B
  5. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] Crouching B > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > Jump Cancel > Jumping B > Jumping C > Midair ↓↙← + B -> →→ -> A -> A -> A > ↓↘→ + B + C
  6. Activate Resonance Blaze > Standing AAA > ↓↙← + C -> B -> B -> A > ↓↘→ + B > ↓↙← + B

</tab> </tabs>

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 Let's do this. Show me everything you've got.
Intro
Intro Don't burn out on me... Let's keep this fight HOT!
Intro
Intro Warm-ups are over. Let's go!
Intro
Intro Alright, I'll train with you.
Intro
Intro Think you can take a punch from THESE fists?
Intro
Intro ...Yeah, I could use a little exercise. Bring it on.
Intro
Intro I'm in this fight, too... No turning back!
Intro
Intro Once this battle's over, I'll buy you a bowl at Umiushi.
Intro
Outro Sorry about that... "Holding back" isn't really my thing.
Outro
Outro Really? I just got warmed up, too...
Outro
Outro Hm... Can't even last one round, huh? Too bad.
Outro
Outro That was a great match. Let's do this again in a proper ring.
Outro
Time Up Outro Won by decision.
Time Up Outro
Time Up Outro A win is a win.
Time Up Outro
Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Time Up Defeat Damn, saved by the bell.
Time Up Defeat
Time Up Defeat I guess that's it...
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 Naoto Shirogane
Partner with Naoto Shirogane
Partner with Naoto Shirogane
Partner with Naoto Shirogane
Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
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 Something wrong? You're out of breath... I think you could use more training.
Outro with partner
Outro with partner Next match, let's see which of us beats their opponent faster.
Outro with partner

Iron Tager

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Akihiko: A battle is determined by the quality and mass of a team's muscles. These guys don't stand a chance.
Tager: ...Is that some sort of tactical calculation?
Intro
Outro Tager: You've got potential, but you overestimate your abilities.
Akihiko: Victory only comes to those who train.
Outro

Hakumen

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Hakumen: My justice will not falter, no matter how many foes stand against me.
Akihiko: Interesting... Then I'll lend my strength to your cause.
Intro
Outro Akihiko: You're lacking in every regard. Drink some protein and get training.
Hakumen: Weakling. Know the limits of your strength.
Outro

Makoto Nanaya

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Akihiko: Heh... My muscles are aching for some traning tonight.
Makoto: You're always so stoic.
Intro
Outro Makoto: Ha! We're on a roll!
Akihiko: Yeah, I'm all fired up and feeling good!
Outro

Azrael

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Akihiko: Looks like your muscles were trained in battle... Not bad.
Azrael: I don't give a damn. I'm just here to eat.
Intro
Outro Akihiko: Two great strengths, coming together. That was a satisfying fight.
Azrael: Didn't come close to my main dish, though.
Outro

Susano'o

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Akihiko: You're going down for the ten count.
Susano'o: Ten? This will be over in the blink of an eye.
Intro
Outro Susano'o: This is your end.
Akihiko: But I'll accept a rematch anytime.
Outro

Chie Satonaka

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Chie: I'm really pumped to be able to fight alongside you, Master! Let's go!
Akihiko: Heh. Me too, Satonaka. Let's see how your training's been going.
Intro
Outro Akihiko: The requirements for victory are obvious.
Chie: Training and effort, right, Master!?
Akihiko: Yeah. And protein!
Outro

Mitsuru Kirijo

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Akihiko: Mitsuru... You know what we have to do.
Mitsuru: Yeah. It's time we demonstrate our resolve.
Intro
Outro Mitsuru: Your training seems to be paying off, Akihiko.
Akihiko: I can't stay in one place forever. And neither can you, Mitsuru.
Outro

Aegis

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Akihiko: Aegis, your technique hasn't slipped a bit.
Aegis: Of course. I'm doing great!
Akihiko: Then we'll have no problem.
Intro
Outro Aegis: Can you see how I have grown?
Akihiko: Yeah! I better try to keep up!
Outro

Waldstein

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Akihiko: Huh... Your muscles were clearly honed in combat...
Waldstein: You can tell, can you? ...Interesting.
Intro
Outro Akihiko: Is that it? I'm not even close to 100%.
Waldstein: Indeed! This is a mere shadow of our full power!
Outro

Carmine

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Carmine: Listen, meathead. All this muscle stuff's made you crazy.
Akihiko: Nothing crazy about it. I'll show you why in battle.
Intro
Outro Carmine: Sleepy time already!?
Akihiko: Ten count... That's a win for me.
Outro

Mika

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Mika: My burning heart sets my chest ablaze!
Akihiko: My muscles roar past their limits!
Akihiko & Mika: Our fists shall collide!
Akihiko: And there's the gong!
Intro
Outro Akihiko: Huf... Nice fight!
Mika: Right back at ya...!
Outro

Yang Xiao Long

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yang: Akihiko, that look...REALLY works for you!
Akihiko: You think? I only chose it because it's easy to move in...
Intro
Outro Akihiko: What can you trust, if not your fists?
Yang: My teammates!
Akihiko: Haha, you're right. Same here.
Outro

Heart Aino

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Heart: All you need is love, courage, and hope!
Akihiko: And I've got all that in my fists!
Intro
Outro Akihiko: Whew... That was the best I could muster.
Heart: And all thanks to love!
Outro

Akatsuki

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Akatsuki: Whether it be a sea of blades or hail of bullets!
Akihiko: No obstacle can stand in our way!
Intro
Outro Akatsuki: Go back to bootcamp, rookie.
Akihiko: Train up and challenge us again.
Outro

Victory Screen

Situation Quote Audio
Generic This won't do at all... You don't have the training or the muscles. Do some squats and come back!
Generic
Generic Heh... You've really improved. I can't wait to fight you again.
Generic
Generic Now that's the kind of fight that gets your blood going! This is gonna make me even stronger. Nice job.
Generic
Generic We just barely won. Guess I still need more training. How 'bout we train together?
Generic
Generic Hm!? This fight just gave me a great idea for a new workout! I've gotta get going. Adios!
Generic
Partner with Iron Tager Akihiko: A good battle like that deserves a good celebration! A toast, with the finest ale-- or, maybe the finest beef bowls!
Tager: Very well. But if you wouldn't mind, please pour me a glass of natural oil.
Partner with Iron Tager
Partner with Hakumen Hakumen: There is no meaning to justice without power. If you have something to protect, words are useless. Pick up your sword and take action.
Akihiko: The time you spend training will never betray you. If you get lonely training alone, how about a partner?
Partner with Hakumen
Partner with Makoto Nanaya Akihiko: Good, but it's not enough. I need more! My muscles still haven't been pushed to their limit!
Makoto: Uh oh, his weirdo switch has been flipped... There's no stopping him now...
Partner with Makoto Nanaya
Partner with Azrael Akihiko: My muscles are twitching... That must mean they still have room to grow. It's too early for protein now, so this calls for more training!
Azrael: Good, I like that fighting spirit of yours... Very well! I'll take you on!
Partner with Azrael
Partner with Susano'o Akihiko: Power's not about winning or losing. It's all about having a challenger's mentality. I don't care whether you're a god or not, just stop talking trash.
Susano'o: You speak out of turn, human filth. You desire a challenge? Then face the greatest this world has to offer: God's judgment!
Partner with Susano'o
Partner with Chie Satonaka Akihiko: Nice kick. You stuck to your training, and it shows. Next up, I'll show you the best protein powders for women. They're really good, too.
Chie: Thank you, Master! I hope they come in meat flavor!
Partner with Chie Satonaka
Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo Akihiko: Heh. Guess we're fighting together again.
Mitsuru: Whenever I'm with you, I feel driven to reach greater heights... I guess the word "rivals" suits us well.
Partner with Mitsuru Kirijo
Partner with Aegis Akihiko: Your body will never betray you. Your body was telling me that you've got the potential to become much stronger.
Aegis: So the body really speaks? Impressive, Sanada-san. I could not hear it.
Partner with Aegis
Partner with Waldstein Waldstein: This battle was truly thrilling! I am grateful to have met a warrior such as you.
Akihiko: Heh. Well, we both share the desire to be our best, after all. Can't wait to train with you again.
Partner with Waldstein
Partner with Carmine Akihiko: Your mind slips because you're thinking about so many unnecessary things. With the proper training, you'd be able to cut down on the internal chatter. I can teach you, what do you say?
Carmine: Gaaah, shut up! Just shut up! What the hell do you know!? Get the hell out of my sight. You don't know anything about me...
Partner with Carmine
Partner with Mika Mika: Total victory! ♪ C'mon, let's run toward the sunset!
Akihiko: Sure, I could use a jog! And once we're done, let's celebrate with some protein shakes.
Partner with Mika
Partner with Yang Xiao Long Yang: I guess that was kind of fun. But it's not a game, so I can't afford to give anything less than my all.
Akihiko: Looks to me like you really do value your training. It shows in battle, too. Your reads were really sharp.
Partner with Yang Xiao Long
Partner with Heart Aino Akihiko: I'm still not there yet... I know I can push myself farther. I haven't yet reached the strength I'm looking for!
Heart: So your love takes the shape of training? That's so awesome!
Partner with Heart Aino
Partner with Akatsuki Akihiko: How 'bout it, Akatsuki? You up for a match with me? My fists are callin' out for another fight!
Akatsuki: I'd step into the ring... But do you mind if I refuel a little first?
Partner with Akatsuki

Gallery

Main Illustration

Gameplay

DLC Icons

Icons

External Links

References

  1. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Incoming Character Updates Trailer (EVO 2018)
  2. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Official Website (JP), Characters, Akihiko Sanada
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Tactics Mode, Characters, Akihiko Sanada, Character Explanation