Izayoi is Tsubaki Yayoi's powered-up form, similar to Mu-12. Her Drive, Scarlet JusticeGuardStartupRecovery23Advantage-, allows her to change between two modes: Normal Mode and Gain Art Mode. Normal Mode has average movement options and relatively low damage while in Gain Art Mode, Izayoi has a strong damage potential, powerful mixup, and amazing movement options. By balancing these two modes properly, Izayoi can switch from patient neutral play to aggressive rushdown Style of play where you constantly attack the opponent in close range fighting, never giving them an opportunity to retaliate..
In the story, Tsubaki transformed into Izayoi after Jin Kisaragi, Noel Vermillion and Makoto Nanaya freed her from Izanami's Mind Eater Curse.