P4AU/Yu Narukami

Yu Narukami

Health: 9,500 Combo Rate: 60% Persona Cards: 4 Backdash Time: 23 Backdash Invincibility: 1-6 Movement Options: 1 Double Jump/Airdash, Dash type: Run All Jumps have 3F prejump, can not input any commands for the first 2 airborne frames, and have blocking disabled for the first 5 airborne frames All air backdashes are invincible 1-5F Play-style Well Rounded, Shoto

Introduction

P-1 Climax Nickname: "The Sister Complex Kingpin of Steel"
Persona: Izanagi
Arcana: Fool
Backstory:

Yu Narukami, the previously unnamed protagonist from Persona 4, moved to Inaba to live with his uncle and cousin for a year while his parents went overseas on business. While in Inaba, he discovered the existence of a "TV World" as well as a bizarre serial murder case that threatened the lives of everyone in that town. After awakening to his Persona, Yu established the Investigation Team with a group of fellow high school students and sets out to investigate the connection between the TV world and the serial murders. With the help of his friends, Yu is able to a solve the mystery behind the serial murders and defeat the culprit.

Strengths/Weaknesses

Strengths

Weaknesses

Extremely versatile. He has the tools to deal with just about any situation.
Has access to powerful offensive and defensive normals (such as 5B, 2B, j.B, j.2B) that allow him to control space.
Very proficient at using resources (such as meter or OMB) to extend combos, which result in a significant increase in damage.
Most of his combos have excellent corner carry and lead into knockdown, which allows him to maintain offensive pressure.
Very safe on offense. Does not need to take many risks.

Can be susceptible to Persona break due to long recovery on his Persona attacks.
Unremarkable damage without meter or corner usage.
Sister Complex

External References

Normal Attacks

5A (Normal)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
5A	200	All	5	5	10	-2	Body
5AA	400	All	7	2	15	-2	Body
5AAA	700・350	All	12	2・6	15	-4	Body

Jump cancelable.
Hold 4 to prevent a cancel into 5AA.

5A is a short ranged jab with fast startup and many active frames. Powerful pressure tool thanks to its safety on block and whiff as well as its myriad cancel options. Can be used interchangeably with 2A up to 3 times per string. High vertical range makes this a fast and non-committal anti-air, albeit one that lacks any invincibility. Very important for corner combos as it can be linked into from both C Swift Strike and air A Raging Lion. On air counter hit, the opponent cannot tech until they land.

Jump cancelable on hit.

5AA is a fast kick with moderate range. Used exclusively as blockstring and combo filler, usually to reach 5AAA. Can whiff after an air hit 5A if the opponent floats too high.

Hits 2 times.
Puts Narukami into an airborne state.
Second hit is double jump cancelable.
Second hit grants a bonus of 10 SP and 1/8th of the burst meter on hit, but only does so once per combo.
Both hits launch the opponent on hit.
Auto-combos into air A Raging Lion (j.214A).

5AAA is a jumping slash that is Narukami's only meterless mid-screen launcher. Jump canceling the second hit into j.C then into air A Raging Lion gives Narukami huge corner carry and safe-jump oki mid-screen or a link into 5A for a full combo in the corner. Incredibly important tool for meterless mid-screen fatal counter routes, leading into very high damage, corner carry, and meter gain. Avoid using this move on block as even though it is safe on block and can lead into a high/low mix after a double jump cancel, all of its follow-up options have a gap and are reactable. Even worse, against two-thirds of the cast the second hit will whiff on crouch block, making the move unsafe and unable to be jump canceled. Second hit connects against Narukami, Yosuke, Yukiko, Teddie, Aigis, Mitsuru, and Ken when crouching.

5A (Shadow)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
5A	200	All	5	5	10	-2	Body
5AA	400	All	7	2	15	-2	Body
5AAA	1000	All	9	2	22	-7	Body

Dash cancelable, -5 on block.
Back dash cancelable, -4 on block.
Jump cancelable on hit.
Plummets airborne opponents on hit.
Grants a bonus of 10 SP on hit, but only does so once per combo.
Auto-combos into D Swift Strike (214D) if a persona is available.

5AAA is Narukami's original auto-combo ender from P4A, a downward sword slash that can be forward and back dash cancelable for pressure resets on block and for better follow-ups on counter hit. While the opponent can tech as soon as they touch the ground on air hit, the jump cancel gives Narukami access to safe-jump oki that can cover multiple tech timings based on when an air dash is used. The bonus meter is extremely important for getting Shadow Frenzy ready so this move is often used to end mid-screen combos where it will deal similar damage and gain more meter than conventional routes.

5B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
500	All	9	3	21	-9	Chest

Backdash cancelable, -6 on block
Jump cancelable on hit.

Horizontal slash that has a fantastic balance of range, speed, and damage. Strong spacing tool in neutral as it out-ranges most other normals with similar start-up. Thus, 5B is Narukami's go-to normal for starting offense, though be aware that this move can be low-profiled by certain attacks. Can be used twice per string though only if 2B and 5C have also been used in said string. Solid damage, low scaling, and a variety of follow-up options makes this his most frequently used normal in combos.

2A

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
160	Low	7	3	11	-3	Foot

Cancels into itself, even on whiff.

Low hitting jab that can be used interchangeably with 5A up to three times. Narukami's safest and fastest low, one that doesn't require any resources or the corner to convert into a full combo. Commonly used in mix-ups after dash cancels, empty-jumps, or Once More Cancels. Has atrocious scaling as a starter but when used as a combo part the scaling is comparable to Narukami's B normals.

2B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
300, 150	AUB	8	2,3	29	-17	Body

Hits 2 times.
Both hits are jump cancelable on hit.
Both hits are air unblockable.

Vertical slash that acts as Narukami's dedicated anti-air. Head-attribute invulnerability starts at frame 5 but it stops on frame 9 which makes it prone to trading if timed slightly late. Can also be used to punish opponents for chicken-blocking or to reset airborne opponents thanks to its air unblockable property. Very unsafe on whiff so if used poorly or its baited by the opponent, expect a strong punish. Decent ground poke since it has low start-up and cannot be low-profiled. Used in most combos as filler, but it's vital for OTG'S as it can pick prone opponents for a full conversion. On air counter hit, the opponent cannot tech until they land.

j.A

Oops! All Fuzzy!

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
200	High	7	7	8	-	Head

Cancels into itself, even on whiff.
Double jump cancelable.

A flying side kick which is Narukami's fastest air normal. Mainly used for close proximity air-to-air situations and for creating ambiguous mix-ups. Strong option after OMC'ing a airborne attack (like Raging Lion), as an immediate air dash can be used to hit an opponent who was expecting a dash-in 2A. Also used in some combos, usually in cases where no other air normal would be fast enough like air hit 5C > jc > IAD j.A. Long untechable time on air counter hit.

j.2A

I think I broke my leg, call an ambulance!

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
450	All	16	Until Landing	8 After Landing	-	Head

Plummets airborne opponents on hit.
Frame advantage values: -1 on IB (both standing and crouching); +1 on standing block; +3 on crouching block.
Landing recovery will still occur if canceled with a Shadow Frenzy.

Dive kick whose frame advantage is highly variable depending on whether the opponent is crouch or stand blocking, whether they Instant Blocked, and the height at which j.2A was performed. Can be used to reset pressure or punish attempted throw techs. In fact, if it is performed at the lowest possible height it will be a gap-less blockstring into 5A against crouching opponents. Due to its slow startup, it can be used to bait an opponent's anti-airs by coming down their attack's active frames have ended. Combos into 5A on crouch hit or into 5B/2B on counter hit.

j.B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
200, 100	High	10	3, 3	15	-	Head

Hits 2 times.
Both hits are double jump cancelable.

Double-hitting aerial slash with good range and long active frames, making it an excellent tool for hitting meaty for safe-jumps and for applying strong high/low mix-ups off of jump-ins. Used as filler in nearly every air combo, though remember to let both hits occur before canceling it to maximize combo damage.

j.2B and j.BB

Flying Jesus

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
j.2B	450	High	11	3	12	-	Head
j.BB	450	High	7	3	12	-	Head

Double jump cancelable.

Air sword slash that has absurd range and high damage. As of P4AU, this move can be used on its own, making it significantly more versatile in both neutral and combos. The hitbox almost completely surrounds Narukami, even reaching behind him so it can cross-up opponents without needing to air turn. Also used after j.B for an extra overhead hit, usually after an air dash. Generally used as combo filler in normal combos but in fatal routes it can be looped after an air hit 5C for huge damage and corner carry.

All Out Attack

A+B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
300	High	26	1	41	-23	Body

Puts grounded opponents into a spin state.
Ground bounces airborne and prone opponents.
Guardpoints on frames 15 - 26.

Downward slash that acts as Narukami's universal overhead. Slower and and more unsafe than Raging Lion but leads into a full combo without using resources. Much less rewarding on air hit as it can only lead into a small combo if it was the starter, otherwise the opponent can air tech before Narukami recovers. Optimal combo tool mid-screen in counter hit routes starting from B normals.

Sweep

2A+B

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
700	Low	13	3	18	-6	Foot

Knocks down opponents on hit.
Chest invul on frames 4 - 15.

Low hitting sword swipe, used to mix-up opponents or get a knockdown to set up oki. Narukami can low profile under some attacks using this move, although the reward on hit without meter or the corner is extremely low. Can't cancel into 5D like in P4A and both 2D and D Zio's start-up are too slow, so the only safe set-up is use B Raging Lion Feint to do a safe-jump. Absolutely vital combo part in Shadow Frenzy combos due to its good damage, great scaling, and high minimum hitstun.

Persona Attacks

5C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
900	All	13	3	33	-17	Body

Dash cancelable, -3 on block.
Jump cancelable on hit.

Izanagi moves forward and slices the opponent. Very unsafe on whiff or on block on its own, leading to a painful punish and the loss of a persona card, so don't use it as a poke and always cancel into something else on block. Can be dash-canceled to reset pressure but this loses to DP's and reversal jabs. This move's main strength is it's high damage and fantastic scaling, making it a staple of all of Narukami's combos. Vital combo tool for juggles, as it's the only move that allows for important combos such as 5C > A Heroic Bravery > B Raging Lion Feint anywhere for safe-jump oki, 5C > 2C > B Raging Lion for ending corner combos, and 5C > jc > IAD j.2B loops for fatal counter routes.

5D

The Lawnmower

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
5D	400, 200,	All	39	9, 3	Total 52	+28	Body
5D~D	700	All	19	3	-	-	Body

First attack hits two times.
Second attack plummets airborne opponents on hit.
Persona travels up to half screen.

Izanagi drags his spear along the ground until he reaches a certain distance or hits something, then he slashes upward. The follow-up downward slice can be done at any time afterwards, even if Narukami is in the middle of another action. Strong pressure option that leads into a variety of tricky mix-ups, many of which can be a true blockstring. However, its difficult to set up due to its long start-up and the removal of sweep's cancel into 5D. Therefore, there will always be some risk when using this attack so try to condition the opponent to block first. Leads into good damage as a starter and the follow-up allows for full conversions off moves that normally need a resource. Go-to combo part after an OMB.

2C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
1200	All	19	2	26	-11	Body

Dash cancelable, -5 on block.
Back dash cancelable, -4 on block.
Launches opponent away on hit.
Forces fatal counter on counter hit.

Izanagi does a slow but far reaching spear thrust. Risky poke that is dificult to combo after mid-screen, though it grants safe-jump oki at any range. Its main use is as a pressure tool as it's easy to frame trap with thanks to the small gap in blockstun when canceled from 5C. Can be forward or back dash canceled as a risky pressure reset or to disengage safely respectively. Used in nearly every corner combo to end combos with B Raging Lion. Has poor scaling and extremely high SMP so try to only use it once per combo and as late as possible.

2D

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
600,300	All	102	8,3	15	-	Head

Hits 2 times.
First hit plummets airborne opponents on hit.
Second hit launches opponents on hit.

Izanagi floats diagonally upward then, after a period of time, lunges downward. Very slow set-up tool, though it can be canceled into from sweep unlike 5D. However, it is much less rewarding in both pressure and combos so it isn't normally worth using. Best used as a shock tactic move as it's a move most opponents have likely never seen or practiced against. Almost impossible to use mid-combo, even after an OMB, the only way it will work is by OMC'ing EX Lightning Flash, using 2D, and picking up the staggered opponent with 2B.

j.C

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
700	All	10	2	32	-	Head

Launches opponents away on counter hit.

Izanagi slashes with his spear. Stalls Narukami's air movement. Strong combo tool as it has high enough hitstun to combo into any version of air Raging Lion, though which versions work depends on how much hitstun has decayed. Can be used in pressure if used low to the ground and canceled into air D Zio, allowing Narukami to reach the ground quickly.

j.D

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
600, 300	All	32	Until hitting ground +3	Total 67/Landing 5	-	Head, Body

Hits 2 times.
First hit plummets airborne opponents on hit.
Second hit launches opponents on hit.

Izanagi lunges downwards. Stalls Narukami's air movement, making this useful for punishing an opponent's anti-air attempts. Leads into a full combo on hit provided that Narukami reaches the ground in time to catch the opponent. Used in anti-air combos after OMC'ing air A Raging Lion in the corner to convert into a full ground combo. Shadow Narukami can replace OMC with Shadow Frenzy activation.

Universal Mechanics

Ground Throw

C+D

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
0, 1100	Throw	5	3	25	-	Throw

Launches opponents away on hit.
Wall bounces the opponent in the corner.

Narukami grabs the opponent and kicks them away. Leads into a full combo in the corner, though an OMC is needed mid-screen. Launches the opponent higher on counter hit, allowing for meterless follow-ups mid-screen.

Air Throw

j.C+D

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
0, 1800	Throw	4	3	19	-	Throw

Knocks down opponent on hit.

Narukami throws the opponent into the ground. Should be used to discourage opponents from jumping out of pressure. Combos directly into j.2B, leading into good damage and safe-jump oki. Successful throws don't reset air options.

Big Gamble

B+D (air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
ground	750,350	All	10	3,10	37,9 After landing	-39	Body
air	600,300	All	4	3,3	9 After landing	-	Head

Invincible on start-up.
Hits 2 times.
Puts Narukami into an airborne state.
Both hits launch the opponent on hit.
Counter hit state recovery.

Rising sword uppercut that acts as Narukami's meterless reversal. Very punishable on block or whiff so use it sparingly. High vertical range makes it a decent anti-air, though the opponent can air tech before reaching the ground if it didn't fatal counter, making it somewhat unrewarding. Super cancel-able on block or hit, on either hit. Doing so on block can catch the opponent attempting to punish Narukami's DP though this can always be beaten if the opponent rolls through him, making the super whiff. Used in combos to maximize damage before ending a combo with a super or to set-up certain combo extensions like late hit Lightning Flash or cross-up Cross Slash.

Guard Cancel Attack

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
0	All	20	4	22	-15	Body

Same animation as 5AA.
Guardpoints on start-up.
Knocks the opponent away on hit.

Reversal kick that requires 50 SP. Good anti-pressure option, but it's punishable on block. Can be OMC'd to stay safe on block or follow-up with a small combo on hit. Opponent cannot be K.O.'d by a combo that starts with this attack.

Skill Attacks

Zio

236C/D (air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
C	900	All	13	-	23,47(Izanagi)	-9	Projectile
D	620×2	All	31~?	2,4	?,47(Izanagi)	+10~+?	Projectile
SB	800×2	All	16	-	19,47(Izanagi)	-3	Projectile

C version is a horizontal traveling full-screen projectile. The aerial version travels at a slower speed and has more recovery. If Izanagi was already present when the command is inputted, he will fire the projectile from wherever he is currently located. Useful for zoning, but can be punished if the opponent jumps over it, slides under it, uses invulnerability to go through it, or beats it with a higher priority projectile. Tied with 5C for the best scaling attack in Narukami's arsenal, though this is difficult to exploit outside of Shadow Frenzy.

Hits 2 times.
Can be charged by holding D. Charging increases damage and frame advantage.
Dash cancelable, +12 on block.
Forces fatal counter on counter hit.

D version is a short ranged attack, though it still has projectile properties. After the end of it's recovery, Narukami will be able to move freely while charging, allowing him to go for mix-ups while Izanagi covers him. Highly advantageous on block, useful for resetting pressure against complacent opponents. Can be canceled into after knockdown inducing moves like sweep, air hit A Heroic Bravery, and air hit Shadow 5AAA, making it a situational but strong oki option. While useless as a combo tool for normal Narukami, the air version of this move is the cornerstone of Shadow Narukami's Shadow Frenzy pressure and combos. This is because the start-up is long and retains his air momentum before Izanagi appears but will be canceled instantly if he reaches the ground. Using it after Raging Lion connects will essentially give Narukami a free OMC, leading to powerful mix-ups and highly damaging combos.

Hits 2 times.
Inflicts paralysis on hit.

SB version is a fast two hit projectile, useful for beating other projectiles or to limit the opponent's movement options with paralysis. Narukami has better things to do with his meter so this shouldn't be used outside of Shadow Frenzy combos.

Swift Strike

214C/D

The Ziocar.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
C	800	Low	15	6	21	-10	Foot
D	200, 100, 1100	Low	17	6, 10, 7	29	-19	Foot
SB	600, 300×4	Low	13	6,6,6,10,6	24	-13	Foot

Low profiles from frame 6 (C and D) or 8 (EX) until the end of active frames.
Final hit launches the opponent on hit.

All versions are a sliding attack done in tandem with Izanagi which can go under many pokes and projectiles.

C version travels half screen. Has the lowest frame disadvantage, which can make it safe on block if properly spaced. Leads into safe-jump oki on hit. Can link into 5A in the corner for a full combo.

Hits 3 times.
Fatal counter hit state recovery.
Grounded Suplex Hold skill, auto-combos into C Ziodyne (236236C).

D version travels full-screen. Generally only used if meter is available for an OMC, a super cancel, or Shadow Frenzy.

Hits 5 times. Follow-up adds 2 hits.
Follow-up can only be done on hit.
Fatal counter hit state recovery.

SB version travels beyond full-screen. This is the best version for low profiling predictable pokes and long-range whiff punishes due to it's speed, range, and damage. Can be canceled into Big Gamble on hit for more damage and safe-jump oki. By super canceling the first hit of the follow-up Big Gamble into Lightning Flash in the corner, he can continue to combo after it for massive damage. Can also set-up a cross-up Cross Slash by canceling into the super just as Narukami travels underneath a juggled opponent, though this only works mid-screen.

Raging Lion

214A/B (air OK)

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
A	1000	High	23	5	16	-4	Head
A Air	1000	High	19	To Landing	18 After Landing	-6	Head
B	1500	High	30	7	10	+0	Head
B Air	1100	High	21	To Landing	18 After Landing	-4	Head
Feint	-	-	-	-	Total 26	-	-
SB	1200	High	21	4	12	+1	Head
SB Air	1400	High	17	To Landing	18 After Landing	-2	Head

B and SB versions Fatal Counter.

A diving sword stab that must be blocked high. Forces crouch on hit. Performing the aerial versions stops Yu's momentum as he rises in the air before performing the attack. On counter hit, it causes a long stun which can lead to high damage combos. Raging Lion received a complete overhaul in P4AU: it no longer launches the opponent on hit, now causing groundslide. This makes it a terrific knockdown tool for corner combos. Furthermore, Yu can now perform a feint by holding down B.

A Version: A decent tool for mix-ups, but opponents with better reactions will block or do an invulnerable attack against it since it is relatively easy to see. This version is now more negative on block, which makes it a riskier move to use during pressure; however, it becomes much stronger with meter to OMC due to its mixup potential. Useful as a throw attempt punish since it takes Yu airborne quickly, though Yu is still vuinerable to air throws. Can be used to go over certain attacks and punish their recovery for a counter-hit.

B Lion Feint: performed by holding down B. Yu retains his double jump and air dash. This grants him several options, such as the ability to cross up opponents, particularly by using another air normal (such as j.B or j.2B) to hit the opponent after the cross-up. Now the go-to oki tool after knock down. Fantastic move, with numerous applications.

SB Version: Despite the meter cost, it's a very strong tool for mix-ups. Causes a ground bounce on counter-hit. At 21 frames, it's a fast overhead. The air version is even faster at 17 frames, so it can be used after jump attacks for an unexpected extra overhead. It now forces knockdown on hit with grounded opponents, and combos into 2A, making it a dangerous mixup option. The move also grounds bounces airborne opponents, allowing for combo extensions. Fatal Counters on counter hit.

Heroic Bravery

236A/B

Command grab? He needs it.

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
236A	700	All	17~25	5	20	-5	Body
236B	0,0,1100	Throw	30	1	26	-	Throw
236AB	0,0,1000	Throw	21	1	26	-	Throw

Plummets airborne opponents on hit.

A version is a vertical electrical slash that is special cancelable. Startup is based on the opponent's distance; if the opponent is out of range, Narukami will run up to half-screen before using the skill. Can be used to safely end blockstrings or set-up a high-low mix-up with either A Raging Lion or C Swift Strike or a left/right mix-up with B Raging Lion and it's feint. Generally only used as combo filler against grounded opponents but it acts as a strong combo ender in juggles as it gives Narukami a safe-jump when canceled into B Raging Lion Feint. Combos into all grounded versions of Raging Lion and links into all his ground A and B normals on counter hit.

Launches opponent away on hit.

B version is a command grab. The dash during the start-up extends the move's effective range. This move allows Narukami to threaten the opponent with a hit/throw mix-up even at a distance and late into a blockstring. Low reward without meter mid-screen but it leads into a full combo in the corner. The high start-up makes it risky to use without conditioning the opponent to block, so only use it when they respect your offense.

Launches opponent away on hit.

SB version is a faster version of 236B with more range and less start-up. Has similar risk and reward to the meterless version but costs 25 SP and it decreases your metergain for a short time. Best used to finish off low health opponents.

SP Skill Attacks

Ziodyne

236236C/D (air OK)

If you opponent blocks "Big Gamble" do this

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
C ground	134, 67×33	All	5+14	102 (34 Hits)	67	-53	Projectile
C air	134, 67×33	All	19+4	102 (34 Hits)	Until landing +9	-	Projectile
D ground	134, 67×33	All	5+38	102 (34 Hits)	34	-20	Projectile
D air	134, 67×33	All	26+4	102 (34 Hits)	Until Landing +9	-	Projectile
SB ground	134, 67×33	All	5+20	102 (34 Hits)	41	-27	Projectile
SB air	134, 67×33	All	19+10	102 (34 Hits)	Until Landing +9	-	Projectile

A multi-hit full screen projectile that wall-sticks the opponent in corner. A very useful super, often used as a combo ender. Due to its invulnerability and quick startup, it can be used to blow through attacks from anywhere on screen. Extremely unsafe on block. However, using meter to OMC, you can move freely while Ziodyne covers the screen, allowing for practically invisible mix-ups. The D version has slower startup in comparison to the C version, but it is much safer on block and has significantly less recovery. The SB version has slightly more startup than the C version, but less recovery and can cause paralysis.

Lightning Flash

236236A/B

DMC Stinger? Anyone?

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
A	160, 80×5m 1500	All	5+1	1×6 (5) 15	25	-21	Body
B	160, 80×7m 1800	All	5+5	1×8 (5) 15	25	-21	Body
SB	500, 2500	All	5+1	16 (5) 15	25	-21	Body

Yu's new SP Skill. A relatively fast super that covers a large portion of the screen. A solid combo extender in the corner, as unlike Ziodyne, Yu can continue attacking after use. The B version has more startup, but deals more damage and is a useful combo ender due to its excellent corner carry. The SB version has the advantages of both the A and B version (fast startup and damage) and is immune to projectiles, but can not be extended with OMB due to pushback, leaving the A version to combo after Cross Slash and B for damage. Aside from the projectile immunity found in the SB version, this super is completely devoid of invincibility. Fatal Recovery.

SB version has confirmed projectile invuln on frames 4-5. Invuln does not begin on first frame.

Awakened SP Skill Attacks

Cross Slash

214214C/D

Version	Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
C	1500,2800	All	11+5	7	32	-20	Body
D	1500,4200	All	20+25	7	32	-20	Body
SB	1500,2800	All	8+5	7	32	-20	Body

On hit, Izanagi comes from the sky and does a diving sword plunge. Amazing super. There is almost nothing bad about this attack, except that it is slightly unsafe, more so if the opponent rolls through it. Extremely long range, used frequently in the highest damage combos, invulnerable and relatively quick startup. Can be OMC on block, but not hit. Able to combo after if Narukami passes under the opponent after the first hit (see Combos section). The D version does more damage than the C version, but it has more startup making it strictly used as reversal/punishing tool. The SB version, while weaker than the D version of Cross Slash, is extremely fast and causes paralysis on hit.

Thunder God Dance

214214A+B

Holy Order Sol players would be proud of you for pulling off this homage.

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
1200, 400×8, 4000, 400, 200×6, 4000	All	4+18	3	41	-27	Body

Costs 150 SP
Shadow Narukami can not use this move

The most powerful weapon in Yu's arsenal. It's capable of dealing at least 5000 damage raw, and it can be combo'd into from just about anything. Unfortunately, it has a steep requirement of 150SP, and due to Yu's reliance on meter, it's generally not ideal. Furthermore, screwing up the inputs will force Yu into a whiff animation (that cannot be cancelled). That said, should you find yourself in a situation where you have 150SP, and you have the guts, skill, and determination to pull it off, you should consider using it. Its incredible unburstable damage can win games.

The full command for this super:
214214AB > 5A > 5A > 5B > 5C > 5B > 5C > 5D > 5AB > 214214CD > [2]8CD

Instant Kill

Myriad Truths

222C+D

Damage	Guard	Startup	Active	Recovery	Frame Adv.	Attribute
K.O.	All	23+40	32	44	-46	Body

Instant kill super that covers the entire ground with electricity, allowing Yu to punish certain supers (ie: Akihiko's Maziodyne). It has full invincibility, but a very long startup and recovery. Usable, but not very viable.