Yu Narukami

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Alright, let's do this. This is a battle we can't afford to lose.[1]
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Yu Narukami

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Name

Yu Narukami

Voice Actors

Daisuke Namikawa (Japanese)
Johnny Yong Bosch (English)

Character Titles

鋼のシスコン番長Sister Complex Kingpin of Steel[2]

Character Themes

Reach Out To The Truth -in Mayonaka Arena-

Persona 4's protagonist. Together with his friends he formed the Investigation Team, and ended the serial murders occurring in the town of Inaba. His Persona is Izanagi.

With skills like the ranged attack Zio and the rushing attack Swift Strike that are easy to use, for everyone from beginners to experts he's an easy-to-handle, well-rounded character.[3]

Command Lists

Name Command
Smart Combo
Smart Combo 1 A · A · A · A
Smart Combo 2 ← + A · ← + A · ← + A · ← + A
Smart Combo 3 B · B
Smart Combo 4 Midair A · A
Special
Special 1 ← + A
Reversal Action
Big Gamble
乾坤ー擲
Kenkon Itteki
A · D simultaneously (midair also)
Skill
Zio
ジオ
Jio
↓↘→ + A or B (midair also)
Swift Strike
電光石火
Denkō Sekka
←↙↓ + A or B
Swift Strike is a low attack. It's very good against an opponent's standing guard.[4]
Extra Skill (Takes 1 skill gauge)
EX Zio
EX ジオ
EX Jio
↓↘→ + C (midair also)
EX Swift Strike
EX 電光石火
EX Denkō Sekka
←↙↓ + C
EX Swift Strike is also a low attack [like regular Swift Strike]. If the hit connects, be sure to follow up for additional damage.[4]
→ Additional Attack A or B or C during EX Swift Strike
Distortion Skill (Takes 2 skill gauge)
Ziodyne
ジオダイン
Jiodain
↓↘→ + B · C simultaneously (midair also)
Cross Slash
十文字斬り
Jūmonji Giri
←↙↓ + B · C simultaneously
Distortion Skill · Duo (takes 2 skill gauge)
Cross Slash
十文字斬り
Jūmonji Giri
P during the main character's Distortion Skill

Evolution Championship Series Japan

Name Command
Smart Combo
Smart Combo 1 ◻ · ◻ · ◻ · ◻
Smart Combo 2 ← + ◻ · ← + ◻ · ← + ◻ · ← + ◻
Smart Combo 3 △ · △
Smart Combo 4 Midair ◻ · ◻
Special
Special 1 ← + ◻
Reversal Action
Big Gamble
乾坤ー擲
Kenkon Itteki
◻ · ✕ simultaneously
Skill
Zio
ジオ
Jio
↓↘→ + ◻ or △ (midair also)
Swift Strike
電光石火
Denkō Sekka
←↙↓ + ◻ or △
Extra Skill (Takes 1 skill gauge)
EX Zio
EX ジオ
EX Jio
↓↘→ + ⭕ (midair also)
EX Swift Strike
EX 電光石火
EX Denkō Sekka
←↙↓ + ⭕ (midair also)
→Additional Attack ◻ or △ or ⭕ during EX Swift Strike
Distortion Skill (Takes 2 skill gauge)
Ziodyne
ジオダイン
Jiodain
↓↘→ + △ · ⭕ simultaneously (midair also)
Cross Slash
十文字斬り
Jūmonji Giri
←↙↓ + △ · ⭕ simultaneously
Distortion Skill · Duo (takes 2 skill gauge)
Cross Slash
十文字斬り
Jūmonji Giri
R1 during the main character's Distortion Skill

Toushinsai

Name Command
Smart Combo
Smart Combo 1 ◻ · ◻ · ◻ · ◻
Smart Combo 2 ← + ◻ · ← + ◻ · ← + ◻ · ← + ◻
Smart Combo 3 △ · △
Smart Combo 4 Midair ◻ · ◻
Command Normal
Command Normal ← + ◻
Special
Zio
ジオ
Jio
↓↘→ + ◻ or △ (midair also)
Swift Strike
電光石火
Denkō Sekka
←↙↓ + ◻ or △
Reversal Action
Big Gamble
乾坤ー擲
Kenkon Itteki
◻ · ✕ simultaneously (midair also)
EX (Takes 1 skill gauge)
EX Zio
EX ジオ
EX Jio
↓↘→ + ⭕ (midair also)
EX Swift Strike
EX 電光石火
EX Denkō Sekka
←↙↓ + ⭕ (midair also) (◻ or △ or ⭕ follow-up)
Distortion Special (Takes 2 skill gauge)
Ziodyne
ジオダイン
Jiodain
↓↘→ + △ · ⭕ simultaneously (midair also)
Cross Slash
十文字斬り
Jūmonji Giri
←↙↓ + △ · ⭕ simultaneously

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 > 236B
  2. j.A > 2AA > 5AAA > 214C~[A or B or C]
  3. B+C > 5AAA > 235B+C
  4. [Activate Anti-Air Attack] 2B > jc > j.A > j.A > jc > j.A > j.B > j.C
  5. [Start In Corner] B+C > 5AAA > 5BB > 2B > jc > j.A > j.B > jc > j.A > j.B > j.C
  6. Activate Resonance Blaze > 5AA > 2C > 214C~[A or B or C] > 214B+C > 2B > 214B+C

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

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

</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 I'll show you...our strength!
Intro
Intro Fine, let's get this over with.
Intro
Intro Per...sona!
Intro
Intro Come at me.
Intro
Intro Let's fight fair and square.
Intro
Intro ...Guess holding back isn't an option. I'll give this all I got.
Intro
Intro We're fighting as a team. Don't be too hasty.
Intro
Intro ...Our battle begins.
Intro
Outro That was a good fight.
Outro
Outro Looks like...we won.
Outro
Outro We won by a hair.
Outro
Outro This battle...is over.
Outro
Time Up Outro That wasn't easy...
Time Up Outro
Time Up Outro Won by a hair there...
Time Up Outro
Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Defeat
Time Up Defeat I underestimated them...
Time Up Defeat
Time Up Defeat Damnit... Like this?
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 Ragna the Bloodedge
Partner with Ragna the Bloodedge
Partner with Ragna the Bloodedge
Partner with Ragna the Bloodedge
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 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
Partner with Hyde
Partner with Hyde
Partner with Hyde
Partner with Hyde
Partner with Ruby Rose
Partner with Ruby Rose
Partner with Ruby Rose
Partner with Ruby Rose
Partner with Heart Aino
Partner with Heart Aino
Partner with Heart Aino
Partner with Heart Aino
Partner with Yumi
Partner with Yumi
Partner with Yumi
Partner with Yumi

Interactions

Generic

Situation Quote Audio
Outro with partner This is the power of our bond.
Outro with partner
Outro with partner I won't let you hurt my friends.
Outro with partner

Ragna the Bloodedge

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: ...Izanagi.
Ragna: Tch... Guess that's one idea...
Yu: Let me work with you. I won't be able to do this otherwise.
Ragna: Do whatever you want. Just don't fall behind.
Yu: Then we're a team. Now...
Ragna & Yu: Let's go!
Intro
Outro Ragna: Not bad. You've got some moves.
Yu: Hm... Right back at you.
Outro

Hakumen

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: I cannot lose. There are too many people I've sworn to protect.
Hakumen: It is one thing to claim determination. It is another to prove it with your blade.
Intro
Outro Yu: It's over.
Hakumen: Such is the difference in our resolve.
Outro

Izayoi

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Tsubaki: I will not waver in my pursuit of justice!
Yu: There are people I have to protect. I will not lose.
Intro
Outro Izayoi: This match was not determined by strength alone.
Yu: It was a clash of our conviction. It's that simple.
Outro

Es

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Es: Yu Narukami. I sense unusual powers within you.
Yu: Es... What ARE you...?
Intro
Outro Es: Yu Narukami... For what purpose do you fight?
Yu: To protect my friends and the ones I hold dear.
Outro

Yosuke Hanamura

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yosuke: Alright! Let's show 'em a bit our strength, partner!
Yu: Yeah! Let's go!
Intro
Outro Yosuke: Haha... You need about 100 more years of training to beat us!
Yu: Heh, let's not overstate it, Yosuke.
Outro

Chie Satonaka

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: Let's what your daily training has got you, Satonaka.
Chie: You bet! Presenting the new and improved Chie Satonaka!
Intro
Outro Yu: Are you okay, Satonaka?
Chie: I'm doin' great! Ready for another round! Wa-taaa!
Outro

Yukiko Amagi

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: You got my back, Amagi?
Yukiko: Yes, leave it to me! I'll support you as much as I can!
Intro
Outro Yukiko: I wouldn't call that rare... Medium, maybe? Hmm... Well done?
Yu: Amagi... They're charred.
Outro

Kanji Tatsumi

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Kanji: Okay! Just watch, Senpai! Kanji Tatsumi's about to fight like a man!
Yu: Good. I'll try to keep up!
Intro
Outro Kanji: Hey, Senpai! I really think battle is--
Yu: Heh. The heart of manliness...right?
Kanji: Yeah, yeah! Nice, Senpai!
Outro

Teddie

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Teddie: With you by my side, Sensei, I'll never lose!
Yu: Good to have you back, Teddie.
Intro
Outro Teddie: Good going, Sensei!
Yu: You too Teddie!
Outro

Naoto Shirogane

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

Aegis

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: Our opponents look tough. Think we've got this, Aegis?
Aegis: No problem. I will use my full power from the start of the match.
Intro
Outro Aegis: I came at you with everything I had, holding nothing back.
Yu: This is the power of our Personas... No, of our hearts!
Outro

Elizabeth

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: Elizabeth-san, lend me your strength.
Elizabeth: Of course. Now, like we practiced. Ready, and...
Yu & Elizabeth: Wild Power!
Intro
Outro Elizabeth: Impressive. That was wild indeed.
Yu: You were pretty wild yourself, Elizabeth-san.
Outro

Labrys

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: Sorry Labrys, but I need your help.
Labrys: What're ya actin' like a stranger for? We're friends, ain't we? I got your back any time!
Intro
Outro Labrys: Yesss! We won!
Yu: Labrys, um... Y-Your arm...
Labrys: Huh? Gyah! You're right! I forgot to pull back the chain!
Outro

Tohru Adachi

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: Adachi-san... I still believe in our friendship.
Adachi: Tch. Then you're even dumber than I thought.
Intro
Outro Yu: This win is ours.
Adachi: All thanks to the "power of our bonds," right?
Outro

Hyde

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Hyde: I don't pull my punches. No promises you won't get caught up in the crossfire.
Yu: Not a problem, don't hold back on my account...Persona!
Intro
Outro Hyde: So that's the power of the bond, huh?
Yu: Yeah. This is my-- no, our power.
Outro

Gordeau

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu:
Hard...boiled... Huh.PS4: Hard...boiled...?

Gordeau: Heh, now you're talkin' like a man.
Intro
Outro Gordeau: You get too heated and you'll lose. Got it?
Yu: Yeah. I'm learning a lot.
Outro

Yuzuriha

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yuzuriha: Show Big Sis what you can do! Don't be shy~♪
Yu: If I'm gonna fight, I'm going all out... Izanagi!
Intro
Outro Yuzuriha: You're young, you can be more aggressive! Really get in there!
Yu: I guess I just need more courage...maybe?
Outro

Ruby Rose

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Ruby: Wow. ♪ Our opponents look pretty tough this time, don't they, Narukami?
Yu: No worries. With my Persona and your Semblance combined, no enemy can stand against us.
Intro
Outro Yu: Victory...is ours!
Ruby: Mm-hmm! ♪ Come back anytime and we'll beat you again.
Outro

Weiss Schnee

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Weiss: It's an honor to fight with the leader of the Investigation Team.
Yu: Guess I better not embarrass myself.
Intro
Outro Weiss: That was so easy, it's almost sad.
Yu: Sad? I was having fun.
Weiss: You have an interesting definition of "fun."
Outro

Heart Aino

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Heart: Are you ready, Mister Yu?
Yu: Of course. Our bonds--
Heart: and the power of love will never lose!
Intro
Outro Heart: We did it, Mister Yu!
Yu: Yeah. Our bonds and love prevail.
Outro

Yumi

Situation Quote Audio
Intro Yu: I've got your back... So let's do this, together.
Yumi: Very well. Then we have an agreement.
Intro
Outro Yu: Are you hurt, Yumi?
Yumi: No. You kept your promise.
Outro

Victory Screen

Situation Quote Audio
Generic We win this time... But maybe we'll meet again.
Generic
Generic I don't fight with my strength alone. Having friends makes me stronger.
Generic
Generic That was a great fight. Gotta keep this up!
Generic
Generic I'm feeling stronger after that fight... And we can become stronger still!
Generic
Generic We just barely won that one. There's no way I would've managed alone.
Generic
Partner with Ragna the Bloodedge Ragna: Look, I don't give a damn about the "strength of your bonds," but if you keep your eyes forward, I'll watch your back.
Yu: Our worlds may be different, but our bonds are shared... If you fight by my side, Ragna-san, I'll cut us a path!
Partner with Ragna the Bloodedge
Partner with Hakumen Hakumen: The power to protect those you care for -- is that how you define righteousness? Then do not fear, do not let pride consume you, and you are sure to find your path.
Yu: The way you live has taught me a lot. I will walk a path without regrets, with my friends at my side.
Partner with Hakumen
Partner with Izayoi Izayoi: My pursuit of justice demands I eradicate all evil in my path. I suggest you stand aside.
Yu: Even then, we walk forward. We can't protect anyone if we're too busy watching our feet.
Partner with Izayoi
Partner with Es Es: The strength of your bonds... Do you mean to say that your connection with others influences how you fight?
Yu: It's true for you too, Es. If your friends were here, you'd become stronger. A person can only do so much alone.
Partner with Es
Partner with Yosuke Hanamura Yosuke: Score one for us! Hate to tell ya, there's no chance you can beat me and my partner!
Yu: Yeah, we won't lose. Never have, never will.
Partner with Yosuke Hanamura
Partner with Chie Satonaka Chie: And we're done! Hmm... I guess I've still got a long way to go to catch up to you, Narukami-kun!
Yu: Haha, guess I can't afford to stand still. Let's see just how strong we can become.
Partner with Chie Satonaka
Partner with Yukiko Amagi Yukiko: Did I manage to show you how reliable I can be? I want to help you out more, Narukami-kun.
Yu: You were perfect. When I fight with you, I don't hesitate at all. If you weren't here, it wouldn't have gone so well.
Partner with Yukiko Amagi
Partner with Kanji Tatsumi Yu: You've gotten strong, Kanji.
Kanji: Hell yeah! It's a real honor to hear that from you, Senpai. I'm gonna keep trying to do better and better.
Partner with Kanji Tatsumi
Partner with Teddie Teddie: Hope me and Sensei don't bruin your day! We're just too dang good together.
Yu: You're right about that, Teddie. I can fight with full confidence when you're with me.
Partner with Teddie
Partner with Naoto Shirogane Yu: You never change, do you, Naoto?
Naoto: Please don't worry. No matter the situation, I'll keep you safe, Senpai.
Partner with Naoto Shirogane
Partner with Aegis Yu: We've been through a lot of tough battles together. There's no way we'd lose a fight like that.
Aegis: Narukami-san. When I am with you, a feeling of nostalgia washes over me... It reminds me of someone.
Partner with Aegis
Partner with Elizabeth Elizabeth: The power of the bond is immense, but it holds many dangers... Will you use it to walk the path of destruction, or rebirth?
Yu: I will always use my power to protect the ones I hold dear.
Partner with Elizabeth
Partner with Labrys Labrys: Even if my body is a machine, all of ya treat me like a normal person. That's what lets me trust everyone and fight.
Yu: We're tied with a bond. You are who you are, Labrys, and that's all that matters.
Partner with Labrys
Partner with Tohru Adachi Adachi: Stop pretending you know me just because we spent a little time together. This is why I can't stand you hopeful little losers.
Yu: I'm not pretending. I still believe in the bond we share.
Partner with Tohru Adachi
Partner with Hyde Yu: The "EXS," huh... I can't see any limits to its power... Just how strong is it?
Hyde: Whoa! Don't just jump in front of me like that! I mean, you're good, but my right hand won't listen to me.
Partner with Hyde
Partner with Gordeau Gordeau: A real man speaks with his actions, not his words. On the battlefield, the good talkers are usually the first to die.
Yu: Wow... I don't think I've ever met anyone who emanates such manly energy...
Partner with Gordeau
Partner with Yuzuriha Yuzuriha: You passed the test! ♪ I can rest assured that you'll only use your powers for good. ♪
Yu: The Dual Moons One Blade Drawing Style, huh... It's an honor to hear such praise from someone so skilled.
Partner with Yuzuriha
Partner with Ruby Rose Ruby: Woohoo! You're so cool, Narukami! You really are a kingpin!
Yu: (...How do so many people know that nickname? Is the Midnight Channel involved somehow...?)
Partner with Ruby Rose
Partner with Weiss Schnee Yu: Your dynamic movement and carefully chosen techniques really saved me. The Schnee family must be something special.
Weiss: It's certainly something... We'll meet again, but until then, farewell.
Partner with Weiss Schnee
Partner with Heart Aino Heart: I feel so much love coming from your Persona! You feel it too, right, Party?
Yu: This power isn't just my own. It comes from the friends I want to protect.
Partner with Heart Aino
Partner with Yumi Yumi: The glow of lightning through the snow is the sign of our justice.
Yu: And the proof of our bond.
Partner with Yumi

Gallery

Main Illustration

Gameplay

Story

Promotional

Staff Extras

BlazBlue Radio

DLC Icons

Icons

Trivia

  • Yu & Izanagi's alternate palette references include the following:

External Links

References

  1. YouTube, arcsystemworks, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Teaser Trailer
  2. YouTube, arcsystemworks, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Promotion Video (Pre-release)
  3. BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Characters, Yu Narukami
  4. 4.0 4.1 BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Tactics Mode, Characters, Yu Narukami, Character Explanation