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Overview

Overview

Johnny wears sunglasses and a hat, which clearly makes him the coolest character in the game. He's the leader of the Jellyfish Pirates, has connections with the police, and uses one of the most dangerous forms of swordplay: Iaido.

In terms of playstyle, Johnny is a character with big, safe buttons, unusual but high air mobility, and high burst damage with resources. He can get around most of the cast while airborne, has large range on his pokes, and has one of the best projectiles in the game, coin, which is plus on block and covers two very oppressive arcs. Mist Finer Cancels and dash/stance Jackhound give him some difficult and unorthodox, but cool means of cancels and conversions. A lot of Johnny's optimal combos are highly character specific and require a good amount of height management. His ground mobility is limited without wavedashing or proper transport use, and some of his hitboxes are very awkward. If you're willing to commit to getting used to it and love the idea of playing one of the coolest characters in the game, Johnny might be your man.

Lore:

Originally a kid who was raised as an orphan, he carries on the will of his late adopted father to not hate anyone no matter how bad they happen to be whilst raising orphans on his own. Together with his self-made family, the Jellyfish Pirates, Johnny in spite of being an outlaw fights to not only protect the ladies, but to also to uphold his own beliefs with a heart of gold. Lately, he's been conflicted on how to spill the truth to May about her true heritage....

Voice:

Norio Wakamoto

Playstyle

Johnny is defined by a multitude of large, safe attacks and tricky movement and cancel options, requiring a form of precision to effectively cut down his foes at the slightest of exposed gaps.
Pros	Cons
Long horizontal range: Johnny has strong options for controlling horizontal space such as f.S, Mist Finer, and more. Good anti-airs: 6P, 5P, and Mist Finer are potent anti-airs when used at the appropriate spacings. High damage potential: Can find multiple conversions into complicated-yet-extensively rewarding combos. Leads to making his strike/throw game being far more threatening. Very Strong Air Options: Divine Blade, Ensenga, Unchou's Iai, Killer Joker, and Johnny's air normals are all good, which also provide him with solid air combo tools.	Susceptible to low profile: Some of Johnny's best pokes, such as f.S, can be low profiled due to their thin hitboxes. Damage requires resources: Johnny's high damage combos will often require coins, meter, or both. Subpar High/Low mixups: Has no grounded overheads other than 5D; has to rely baiting and precision like most of his own archetype. No Meterless Reversal: Susceptible to being easily put under pressure with reliance on system mechanics to escape. Must maintain his own neutral game properly to avoid such a situation in the first place. Committal Pokes: In spite of his threatening tools, mishandling of any of them leads to much of his own gaps being easily exposed.

Note: Johnny is a character with a significant execution barrier. In order to utilize the depth of the character a player must commit to practicing their ability to input difficult techniques consistently.

Coin

Johnny has a unique resource in the form of coins. The number of coins that Johnny has is displayed above his tension meter. Johnny starts every round with 8 coins and does not get more coins until the start of the next round. Every time Johnny uses his Glitter Is Gold special one coin will be subtracted from his remaining coin total. When Johnny has 0 coins remaining, he will be unable to throw coins at the enemy with his Glitter Is Gold special. When a coin hits the enemy, Johnny's Mist Finer special will Level Up to a maximum of Level 3 form a starting level of Level 1. Hitting an enemy with a coin when Johnny has level 3 Mist Finer will still do damage, but will not level up Mist Finer further. Whenever Mist Finer is used, Mist Finer will return to Level 1, and can be leveled up again.

Defense:	x1.0
Guts:	4
Weight:	Heavyweight (x0.98)
Stun Resistance:	70
Prejump:	4F
Backdash:	11F (1~>7F invuln)
Forward Step:	22F. Can be cancelled into most actions on frame 13 (Dash into FD has 12 frames of recovery) Jump cancellable during the whole duration.
Wakeup Time:	53F (Face Up) / 49F (Face Down)
Unique Movements:	Step Dash, Divine Blade, Killer Joker

Guilty Bits Character Intro

Normals

Ground Normals

Note: Frame data for normals is as follows;

x is the normals standard frame data without performing a Mist Cancel, [x] is it's frame data after performing a Level 1 Mist Cancel, [x] after performing a Level 2 Mist Cancel, and [x] after performing a Level 3 Mist Cancel. NOTE: These numbers are for on block; to get hit advantage, add +1 for standing hits and +2 for crouching hits.

5P

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  Snap

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
12	Mid	5	4	6	0 [-2] [+1] [+3]	-

• Sparkles. Whiffs over most crouchers.
• A decent anti-air,Though lacking the invincibility of 6P, it has faster startup and less scaling and proration.
• On air counter-hit, can jump-cancel for an air combo. Otherwise chain to c.S, or cancel to Coin. Has similar animation to Coin.

5K

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
16	Mid	6	5	9	-2 [+0] [+3] [+5]	-

• All around good move. Your main poke. Good attack box, and not easily punished on whiff. The focal point of your ground game.
• How to get around your 5K, should be the thought that permeates your opponent's mind.
• Does not prorate, making it a good hit-confirm for combos.
• On block, can cancel to a number of higher level moves to then Mist Cancel for greater frame advantage.

c.S

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  Smack it

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
26	Mid	6	3	8	+3 [+2] [+5] [+7]	-

• Sort of an intermediary between 2P and 5K. One frame slower than 2P and less range than 5K, but more frame advantage on block, and a larger hitbox, vertically.
• A great move to use as your throw option select.

f.S

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  Draw it

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
34	Mid	8	3	21	-7 [+5] [+8] [+10]	-

• Hits farther and harder than 5K, but whiffs over some characters and many crouchers, and even some runs. Sometimes intermittently.
• Risky to use, but has excellent reach for its speed.
• Chains to 6H, but only combos on counter-hit or crouch-hit.

5H

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  Frame 11

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  Frame 12

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
42	Mid	11	2	33	-16 [+7] [+10] [+12]	-

• Big reach. Controls a lot of space, ground-wise and air-wise.
• Extends your hitbox forward, be mindful of this and it's startup.
• Easily backdashed, and horrible if whiffed. Can be low profiled.
• Great for stopping jump-outs and as a pressure tool.

Additional Frame Data Attack is fully extended on 12F

5D

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  FLY AWAY

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
22	High	30	8	6	0	-

• Very slow overhead. Johnny's only true standing overhead.
• On block, neutral at worst, +7 at best.
• Deceptive reach.

2P

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
10	Mid	5	3	6	+1 [-2] [+1] [+3]	-

• Like a close range version of your 5K.
• Is all around faster than 5K, but has a little bit of proration.
• Tends to beat and lose to the same moves as 5K.
• Natural frame advantage on block. *Self-cancels.

Additional Frame Data Initial Prorate: 90%

2K

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
12	L	8	4	4	+2 [-2] [+1] [+3]	-

• Hits low. Compliments your 5K.
• Good frame advantage on block, and has a long cancel window.
• Naturally strong pressure tool, but is slow for its range, making it a poor choice when poking at neutral.
• Properly meatied, 2K is reversal safe against many reversals.

Additional Frame Data Initial prorate: 75%

2S

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  Frames 9-10

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  Frame 11-14

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
30	Low	9	6	12	-4 [+2] [+5] [+7]	-

• What 2K is to 5K, 2S is to f.S.
• Hits low. Good active frames, good meaty, good neutral poke when f.S would whiff.
• Prorates a lot.
• Proper use of 2S is essential to many matchups.

Additional Frame Data Initial prorate: 75%

2H

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  Blow it out your ass

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
48	Mid	5	6	29	-16	-

• Very fast and lots of reach, both horizontally and a little bit vertically.
• Moves you backwards. Atrocious on whiff.
• A very specific move. Gatlings to 5D.
• Punishable on normal hit.
• Staggers on CH.

Additional Frame Data Staggers opponent on CH (max 53F). Johnny is in CH state 1~35F.

2D

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  He got dem moves

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  Frames 9-10

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  Frame 14-16

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
25x2	Low	9	2(3)3	22	-8 [+5] [+8] [+10]	-

• 2 hits, both low. Second hit knocks down.
• Good to Mist Cancel off of.
• Good blockstring filler, to train them in to the habit of blocking low.
• Mixup which hit you Mist Cancel, to keep them wary.
• Has a little bit more reach than 2S and it doesn't prorate, so it can be a good substitute, But it's also worse to whiff.
• 2D(1)>Coin will connect on most of the cast at most ranges.

6P

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
25	Mid	11	6	10	-2 [+2] [+5] [+7]	1~4F Upper Body 5~16F Above Knees

• Your 'go to' anti-air. Has upper body invincibility on startup. Also a good counter-poke due to the above knee invincibility in the later frames. *Floats on ground hit.

Additional Frame Data Upper body invincible 1~4F. Above knees invincible 5~16F. Floats opponent on ground hit (untechable for 28F). Initial prorate: 80%

6K

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  I've got balls of steel

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
30	Mid	16	4	16	-3 [+5] [+8] [+10]	7~13F Upper Body

• Has some upper body invincibility in the middle of its startup.
• More of an ground to air poke than an anti-air.
• Wallsticks on counter-hit. Floats on ground hit.
• Covers similar ground as your forward dash, and hits sooner than a cancelled forward dash.
• Good for pressure and chasing opponents, but easily called out by low hitting pokes.
• FRC Point at 12~13f
  • Goes over most mid pokes and it's good for tick throws.

Additional Frame Data 7~13F upper body invincible. Floats opponent on hit (untechable for 35F). Wall sticks opponent on CH (untechable for 90F, wallsitcks for 30F)

6H

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  Frame 18

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  Frame 19

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
64	Mid	18	2	32	-15 [+7] [+10] [+12]	-

• Hit box moves back slightly at startup.
• Long range poke, controls a lot of ground space.
• The highest damage you can get in a single hit. Also your slowest poke.
• Jump cancellable.

3H

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  Long time no see; let's find out how to use ya

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  1st hit (Frames 11-18)

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  2nd hit (Frames 21-22)

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
28x2	Mid	11	8(2)2	31	-14 [+7] [+10] [+12]	-

Johnny's classic 2H from GGX originally exclusive to his EX Mode in all XX iterations, now added back as an addition to his base version moveset.

• 2 hits. First hit hits around the feet, where 5H doesn't. Also has a lot of active frames.
• Second hit is like a 5H. Solid meaty at max range, as it will clash with Sol's Volcanic Viper, but somewhat gimmicky as the range needed to induce a clash is a giveaway to what you are trying to do.
• If you have ample time after your corner Bacchus Sigh setups, this is one move you can use to make sure your opponent stays in place on wakeup.
• Can special cancel at any time, as long as the first hit has made contact.

j.P

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
12	High/Air	6	5	9	-	-

• Your fastest air normal.
• Self-cancel.

Gatling Options: j.P, j.K, j.S, j.H, j.D

j.K

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  Frames 8-9

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  Frames 10-13

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
20	High/Air	8	6	8	-	-

• Crossup. Decent air to ground.

Gatling Options: j.P, j.S, j.D

j.S

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
32	High/Air	10	2	23	-	-

• Crossup. Whiffs on crouching hit boxes.
• Good air to air. Also good air to ground.
• Can be used to zone out a lot of space.
• Fast recovery allows for additional movements or attacks afterwards.

Gatling Options: j.H, j.D

j.H

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  An air-to-ground you're gonna be using.

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
40	High/Air	13	5	21	-	-

• Good air to ground.

Additional Frame Data Staggers opponent on ground CH (max 39F) Slams down opponent on air hit

Gatling Options: j.D

j.D

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  Frames 8-10

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  Frames 11-14

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
44	High/Air	8	7	14+5 after landing	-	-

• Crossup.
• Best air to air for hitting opponents above you.

Additional Frame Data Wallbounces opponent on hit (untechable for 24F)

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

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  Mind if I juggle ya?

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
40	45 pixels	-	-	-	-	-

Slightly above average range. Causes techable float. Heavy forced proration. Due to its aggressive proration, it is advised to either coin, go for knockdown, or both when you land it. Following up with damage combos is generally not worth it.

Air Throw

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
60	88 pixels	-	-	-	-	-

Average range. Wallbounces. Heavy forced proration. Bacchus Sigh, recoin, LV2 Mid combos and more are possible when opponent is air thrown into the corner.

Dead Angle Attack

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
25	All	14	10	10	-6	1~13F All 14~23F Above Knees 14~28F Throw

Wallbounces. On counter-hit, a knockdown causes an un-OTG-able state.

Specials

TO DO: FIND A BETTER WAY TO LAY OUT MIST FINER DATA

Mist Finer Stance

236P/K/S

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  Archetype defining

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
Stance 236[P/K/S]	-	-	-	-	see notes	-	-
Step Forward MF Stance -> 66	-	-	-	-	14	-	-
Step Backward MF Stance -> 44	-	-	-	-	14	-	-
Stance Cancel MF Stance -> H	-	-	-	-	3	-	-

• Johnny's most important tool. It's an essential Johnny technique.
  • Observe: 5H on block is -16, punishable by many characters. When Mist Canceled, it becomes +7. Better than safe, it's advantage!

• How to Mist Cancel
  • 1. Do a move that is special cancelable.
  • 2. Special cancel in to a Mist Finer.
  • 3. Hold button to stay in Mist Stance.
  • 4. While holding button, press H to Stance Cancel (Note: Holding the button when mist cancelling is not mandatory as of Accent Core. If H is inputted during the window of mist stance startup, it will cancel at the first possible frame. However, if H is not inputted during that window, the actual Mist Finer will come out. While this technique makes it easier to perform the fastest possible mist cancelling, it is much easier to make a mistake. Thus, it is recommended to hold the button unless you have a good grasp of the timing and have good execution.)

Additional Frame Data Fastest possible Mist Stance Cancels per level are LV1: 11(8F+3F); LV2: 8(5F+3F); LV3: 6(3F+3F)

Mist Finer: Upper

236P

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
Level 1	35	Mid	9+4	4	17	-4	-
Level 2	38	Mid	6+4	4	22	-7	-
Level 3	20x9	Mid	4+4	see notes	20	-5	-

• Good anti-air for when your opponent is out of 6P range and/or is doing a move that will beat 6P.
• Scores knockdown on air CH, recoin possible when near corner.

Additional Frame Data Initial prorate 70%. Blows back opponent on air hit (untechable for 39F). Fully untechable on air CH. Hitstop 0f. Will cancel out projectiles, but loses hit potential.

Mist Finer: Middle

236K

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
Level 1	32	All	9+6	3	33	-19	-
Level 2	40	All	6+4	3	23	-7	-
Level 3	18x9	see notes	4+4	see notes	25	-8	-

Will cancel out projectiles, but loses hit potential.

Mist Finer: Lower

236S

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
Level 1	29	Low	9+11	2	29	-14	-
Level 2	35	Low	6+5	2	23	-6	-
Level 3	17x9	see notes	4+5	see notes	27	-10	-

Will cancel out projectiles, but loses hit potential.

Glitter Is Gold

236H or 214H

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  Shake it, baby

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
236H	10	All	5	33	20 Total	+4	-
214H	10	All	5	65	20 Total	+4	-

You start each round with 8 Coins. Depletes one Coin on use. On hit, increases Mist Level by one. On block, it offers good frame advantage and a way to continue pressure, but be wary of the arc the coin travels in. If used thoughtlessly, some characters may be able to hit you and/or avoid the move with moves that have low-profile properties(e.g. Ky's Stun Dipper, Sol's 2D or Grand Viper).

• Has its uses as a zoning tool, with the 214H version as a recent addition to +R being a good way to call-out aerial approaches or to prevent liberal occurrences of them.
• For the most part, in combos, the coins often serve more to extend them into repeated Level 2 Mist Finers in the hands of dexterous players, given the benefits of the said Level 2 versions as combo tools on their own.
  • Even then, trying to throw coins randomly may exhaust your options, but the best reward is always finding a way to stick them into a combo of any sort.

Bacchus Sigh

214P

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
-	-	9	100	53 Total	-	-

Causes no hitstun or blockstun. On "hit", attaches to opponent. Opponent can not block Mist Finer attacks for as long as Bacchus Sigh is attached.

• Projectile moves rather slow, but has some slight tracking. Even then, trying to rely on this to land on your foe in the open isn't going to do any wonders.
• Will attach to downed opponents, thus it's a prime oki tool should Johnny score a valuable knockdown with time to act.
• FRC: 41f~46f; use this to basically force the foe into a metaphorical corner or a physical one in tandem with all your other Mist Finer-based options.

Ensenga

j.41236H

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  Bottle-slicing in under 11 frames.
  "Swallow Drill Fang"

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  Frames 9-10

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  Frames 13-15

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
6, 62	High/Air	9	2(2)3	16 after landing	-25	-

Overhead. Not a projectile. A tool to Tiger Knee with for some semblance of being able to mixup the foe as Johnny's next-best-bet for a grounded overhead of sorts.

• First hit does a base damage of 6, scores knockdown at most heights against the entire cast.
  • Second hit does a base damage of 62, causes Blowback effect, which can score knockdown at low heights.
• Note that when both hits connect, the knockdown of the first hit is canceled out by the Blowback of the second.
• Halts and/or slightly carries some of Johnny's aerial momentum in the air; the latter case is often so whenever this move is TK'd.

Divine Blade

623S -> S

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  A divine bound, for a divine blaze.

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
Transport 623S	-	-	-	-	35+5 after landing	-	5~17F Strike
Attack 623S -> S	50	All	5+7	10	7 after landing	-	-

invincible from frames 5 to 17, goes away if you divine blade

Air Divine Blade

j.236S

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  Feel the burn.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
50	All	13	10	13 after landing	-7	-

One of your primary anti-anti airs, as it stalls your momentum when performed. Also used in shorter air combos to land an easier knockdown than performing an enkasu. Ground bounces on counter hit, allowing for a followup combo afterwards. FRC: 15f~16f - Cancels out projectiles.

Killer Joker

421S -> S

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  A slash that leads to a cruel joke for your foes.

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Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
Transport 421S	-	-	-	-	34+5 after landing	-	-
Attack 421S -> S	40	All	8+10	3	14 after landing	-	-

Air Killer Joker

j.214S

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  The best air combo tool a ladies' man ever wanted.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
32	All	9	3	13 after landing	-	-

FRC: 12f~14f - On FRC, restores air movement. Can only be done once while in the air.

Force Breaks

Jackhound

214D

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  Go through them.

Version	Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
Normal 214D	50	Mid	13	2	35	-20	13~15F Strike
Stance Jackhound MF Stance > 214D	50	Mid	6	2	35	-20	6~8F Strike
Stance Step Jackhound MF Stance Step > 214D	50	Mid	3	2	35	-20	3~5F Strike

A mid-ranged call-out that's excellent for cutting through single-hit projectiles or just punishing someone for pressing a button. Consumes 25% Tension.

• Staggers on ground hit (47F max). 46F float on air hit. 60% initial proration.
• Despite its speed, it can be easily mishandled into exposing Johnny for a punish; trying to use it as a form of cross-ups is rather ill-advised.

(During Mist Stance) - Staggers on ground hit (52F max). 51F float on air hit. 70% initial proration.

(During Mist Stance Dash) - Staggers on ground hit (65F max). 47F float on air hit. 80% initial proration.

Return Jack

Jackhound -> 236D

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  A real American always keeps 25% supers under his belt.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
60	Mid	12+1	2	65	-48	7~15F Strike

The extra addition to Jack Hound added in since AC, where it helps Johnny score solid knockdowns and to help build his Mist Finer levels should he run out of coins (or wants to either conserve or combine them for a huge damage setup). Consumes 25% Tension.

• On hit, increases Mist Level by one.

Overdrives

That's My Name

632146H

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  Don't Forget It.

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
20, 65x2	Mid	4+4	3	22	-6	1~8F All 9~10F Throw 9~17F Above Knees

Johnny's only true reversal. Think of the active hitbox as looking like a baseball bat. Always places the opponent to the right of Johnny just to line the slash trails up properly as a J.

• Damage for the most part comes from the initial slashes themselves, with the explosion usually being just for show.

4 frames of startup before superflash + 4 frames of startup after. 1-8F invincibility. 9-10F throw invincibility. 9-17F above knees invincibility.

Uncho's Iai

j.236236H

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  BUURRRRRRAVO DAZE

Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
50x2	High/Air	5+3	3	24	-	1~9F All 10~10F Throw

A new addition in +R previously only available to his EX mode, Unchou is a unique air super. On hit it resets both Johnny and the opponent to a static vertical position (although horizontal distance is the same as when it connects) allowing you to stabilize air combos to either continue the combo, end in a level up, or further extend your damage.

Instant Kill

Joker Trick

During IK Mode: 236236H

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Damage	GuardHow this attack can be guarded. Throws have their throw range listed instead. High: High or air FD Low: Low or air FD Mid: Any ground block or air FD	StartupThe time, measured in frames, which it takes for a move to become able to strike the opponent. Startup includes the frame on which the move becomes active.	ActiveShows how many frames where there is a hurtbox, AKA the hitbox where if the opponent touches it, he/she will take damage. Occurs after Startup.	RecoveryShows how many frames that the character must go through after its active frames to automatically go back to a neutral stance.	Advantage	Invuln
Fatal	Mid	7+10	-	-	+4	-

Counts as a projectile. Whiffs on crouchers and characters with small hurtboxes. Does not hit dizzied: JA, DI, AB, SO, BA, HO, KL, AX, CH

Colors

Default P	Default K	Default S	Default H	Default D
EX P	EX K	EX S	EX H	EX D
Slash P	Slash K	Slash S	Slash H	Slash D2
Reload P	Reload K	Reload S	Reload H	Reload D2
Slash D1 Arcade & PC-Rollback Update Only			Reload D1 Arcade & PC-Rollback Update Only
*To select your color, press the corresponding button while in the designated "color set". Color sets can be toggled through by hitting the Respect button.
1Only selectable on the Arcade and PC-Rollback versions of the game.
2These are available on home ports. Gold characters are powered up versions, Shadow characters have infinite tension. Both are banned from tournament play.

Notable Players

Name (English/Japanese)	Color	Location	Common Venues	Contact	Status	Notes	Example Play
Satou/さとぅ～		Japan	Mikado	Twitter	Retired?	GOAT. Origin of the Satou Step	Link
Omito/おみと		Japan	Mikado	Twitter	Retired to Xrd	Before the turn of the era where he became the strongest Xrd player.	AC Footage
quash		USA - Socal/Japan	Mikado lol	Twitter	Active	Counter hit 2H, stepjack maestro	Link
BLEED		Japan	Mikado	Twitter	Retired to Xrd	BLEED	Link
Jonio/じょにお		Japan	Mikado	Twitter	Retired to Xrd	The man who streamed nearly every Mikado +R event.	Link
Kabegiwa no DC/壁際のDC		Japan	A-cho	-	Retired to Xrd	Known predominantly for flippantly wasting coins	Link
Fujiyoshi/ふじよし		Japan	Mikado	-	Retired	Very aggressive yet mindful playstyle.	Link
Suzume/雀		Japan	GGPO		Active	Ancient AC/Slash God. Great confirming ability and basics.	Link
Sizzerved		USA - Socal	GGPO		Active	Pre-GGPO netplay extraordinaire. Can and will enkasu you in 10f delay.	Link

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