Backstory
Playstyle
Akihiko has a unique "rekka" mechanic that allows him to do extended juggle combos for high damage. Certain moves (throw, 5B, 66, 214X) can be followed up with Cyclone moves that build Cyclone level for each successive cancel (visible as a counter next to the Assist Gauge). Moves deal more damage at higher Cyclone levels, and certain moves (namely Sonic Blow) gain additional hitstun/untech at higher levels. Since Akihiko can chain Cyclone moves together indefinitely, it is possible to do extended combos at level 5 Cyclone for extremely high damage.
Strengths/Weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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- Extremely high damage
- Strong mixup game with high reward
- High HP
- Least Persona-reliant character in the Persona cast, so he doesn't have to worry about losing extra health to bursts or counterpokes.
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- Extremely short range on most buttons
- Mixup RPS can be risky if opponent guesses correctly
- Only one low button
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