This ninja fighting style utilizes a katana, a wakizashi (short sword), and various
mysterious powers, providing its users with a wealth of fast offensive options at
close range. It can even absorb an opponent's strength with a strike, then turn it
against them. It... is also probably safe to say that no other fighting style allows its
practitioners to use their sword and the banner on their back to fly through the
air and land an attack from behind. Welcome to the world of Manji ninjutsu.
Such moves, however, should not fool one into thinking this style is all tricks and
little substance. In fact, the swordsmanship displayed is on par with the best.
Using bizarre movements to surprise an opponent and land fast attacks is just one
of many tactics it offers.
Style Lesson: Beginner
Use Your Close Combat Speed
This style uses lightning-fast attacks, so moving in quickly and landing swift
strikes like Splinter Gale Lightning Blade (AAA) and Heshikirinagi
(6AB) is a standard strategy. You can act before an opponent if they block
Heshikirinagi, so use this technique aggressively.
Splinter Gale Lightning Blade AAA
AAA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
10
10,8,18
-6
4
4
7%
Tech Crouch[14-24]
Heshikirinagi 6AB
6AB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
12,14,24
4
8
KND
17%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[11-22].
Aim for Counter Hits
This style has a number of moves that can get multiple hits after a counter hit.
Always try to be in a position to move before your opponent can.
Golden Bar (3AA) is a middle attack that comes out quickly and chains into
other moves. If you're able to move before your foe and see them attack, unleash
it to guarantee a counter hit.
Golden Bar 3AA
3AA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
12,12
-4
4
KND
3%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[5-8]. Trasfers to hit-throw on CH for 30 more damage.
A counter hit on the first hit of Vampiric Rain (BBB) will guarantee all
three attacks hit. Connecting with the third attack will drain the opponent's soul
gauge, which looks away some of their best moves.
Vampiric Rain BBB
BBB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
14,14,16
-12
-2
-2
9%
Counter Hit Combo.
Breaking the Opponent's Guard
If the opponent is defensive because of a fear of counterattacks, you'll have to
break through their guard. Submission Slash (3BB) is the go-to middle
attack for this, and should work in most situations. If you think you can get a
clean hit, press 3[B] to switch to Manji Dragonfly and deliver more damage in a
combo. If not, you can try the high-damage throw Rainbow Drop (214A+G).
Submission Slash/ ~ DGF 3BB/3[B]
3BB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
22,4,10,13
-10
KND
KND
15%
Normal Hit Combo. 25 dmg if all previous hits were blocked/whiffed.
3(B) - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
22,4,10
-10
LNC
LNC
6%
into DGF
Rainbow Drop 214A+G
214A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
68
-
-
-
-
Other options include crouching in front of the opponent and using Knee Cap
(while crouching 3K) for a low attack or Stone Fists (while crouching 1K
follow—up) for a middle attack.
Knee Cap FC 3K
FC 3K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
18
-20
KND
KND
4%
Tech Crouch[?-RC]
Stone Fists FC 1KKKKK
FC 1K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
8
-20
-4
-4
1%
Tech Crouch[?-RC]
FC 1KK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
8,8
-22
-14
-14
3%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[?-RC]
FC 1KKK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
8,8,6
-22
-12
-12
5%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[?-RC]
FC 1KKKK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
8,8,6,6
-22
-12
-12
6%
Counter Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[?-RC]
FC 1KKKKK - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
8,8,6,6,10
DZY
DZY
DZY
8%
Tech Crouch[1-66]
Style Lesson: Adept
Spend Your Soul Gauge
One major feature of this style is the ability to spend a portion of your soul gauge to perform certain moves. Banishing Kurikara (AAA+B) and Shoki
Gehosen (6BBA+B) can deliver a lot of damage after quickly confirming
a counter hit.
Banishing Kurikara AAA+B
BE AAA+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
10
10,8,10,15
2
8
8
12%
Counter Hit Combo. BA
Shoki Gehosen 6BBA+B
BE 6BBA+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
14,6,18
-8
LNC
LNC
15%
Counter Hit Combo. into DGF. Tech Crouch[9-19]. Tech Jump[24-46]
Swirling Blossom (4aA+B) and Thundercloud Rider (6kA+B) are
excellent for extending combo damage, so use them frequently.
Swirling Blossom 4aA+B
BE 4AA+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
15,4,4,4,4,8,2
8
18
18
9%
Counter Hit Combo.
Thundercloud Rider 6kA+B
BE 6KA+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
20,11,22
-16
KND
KND
10%
Normal Hit Combo
Drain Your Foe's Soul Gauge
Using moves that spend your soul gauge means you have to fill it. This style has
techniques that allow you to steal from the opponent's soul gauge to restore your
own.
Hannya Hammer (4B) comes out quickly, and is perfect for retaliating after
blocking an attack with a long recovery. Vampiric Rain (BBB) guarantees all three hits if the initial strike is a
counter hit, and will not only drain a full soul gauge, but will also cause a lethal hit.
Hannya Hammer 4B
4B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
12
14
-12
-8
-8
2%
Soul steal
Style Lesson: Master
Using the Manji Dragonfly
The Manji Dragonfly stance is great for breaking through defenses, and is a key
element of this style's offense. Change into it by using an appropriate technique
like Submission Slash ~ Manji Dragonfly (3[B]) and try to land Dragonfly Blade
(during Manji Dragonfly B) or Dragonfly Sweep (during Manji Dragonfly K). If
you land Submission Slash ~ Manji Dragonfly, you can follow up with Spirited
Away (during Manji Dragonfly A+B) while they are still in the air.
DGF ~ Dragonfly Blade DGF B
DGF B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
30
26
2
STN
STN
9%
Tech Jump[1-29]. Tech Crouch[31-50].
DGF ~ Dragonfly Sweep DGF K
DGF K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
20
26
-16
8
8
4%
Tech Crouch[19-34]. Tech Jump[1-17]
DGF ~ Spirited Away DGF A+B
DGF A+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
12
-5
12
STN
4%
Air throw. Upon landing, perfect input grants soul gauge; if fails, Yoshi stumbles. On whif, back to DGF
Using the Indian Stance
While you are In the Indian Stance, your soul gauge will gradually fill. Do not
expect your opponent to just sit there and wait, though. When they come in to
attack, use Enlightened Sun Flare (during Indian Stance B) as an offensive
evasion. If your foe waits for you to act, get them to block a Tobi Ushiwaka
(during Indian Stance K), and switch to Manji Dragonfly before they can move.
Now you can begin a new assault.
IND ~ Enlightened Sun Flare IND B
IND B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
40
25
-14
KND
KND
9%
when dodging attack
IND ~ Tobi Ushiwaka ~ DGF IND K
IND K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
14,10
8
16
34
3%
into DGF. +16 oC only is 2nd kick is cH (not 1st)
Flea
This stance has a powerful move, Flea Gouge (during Flea A+B), that can
knock a fallen foe back to their feet. You can also use Digging Cyclone ~ Flea
(6A+B) to hit a downed opponent and switch into the stance. If Digging
Cyclone ~ Flea is blocked, use quick attacks like Skull Splitter (during Flea B) to
maintain your offense.
FLE ~ Flea Gouge FLE A+B
FLE A+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
10
4
KND
KND
9%
BA. Tech Jump[1-17]
Digging Cyclone ~ FLE 6A+B
6A+B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
22
16
7
STN
STN
9%
into FLE
FLE ~ Skull Splitter FLE B
FLE B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
20
-8
LNC
LNC
9%
Critical Edge
Ghost Thief Funeral
Properties
A downward slash from the sky that lets you immediately move to the opponent,
but is a bit slow. It will drain the opponent's soul gauge on hit and restore your
health.
Ghost Thief Funeral A+B+K
A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
30
77
4
KND
KND
12%
Flash on frame 23. . . Tech Jump
Tips
This critical edge is highly effective in situations when you want to spend your
soul gauge on powerful moves, but have trouble getting through your opponent's
reach.
You will steal from their soul gauge on hit, so if they have a powerful critical edge
or soul charge, try to land this to limit their options.
Soul Charge
Soul Charge Techniques
During a soul charge, moves that ordinarily consume the soul gauge can be used
for free, but the duration of your soul charge will be greatly reduced afterward. In
addition, three new moves become available: Oni Killer (during soul charge 3AA (hit)), Manji Tatsumi (during soul charge A+G), and Nimbus (during
soul charge (4A+G)
Oni Killer SC 3AA
SC 3AA - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
14
13,43
-4
4
4
3%
Normal Hit Combo. Tech Crouch[5-8]
Manji Tatsumi SC A+G
SC A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
60
-
-
-
-
Is +8 when broken
Nimbus SC 4A+G
SC 4A+G - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
18
60
-
-
-
-
Is +8 when broken
Enhanced Manji Dragonfly
Moves such as Samsara Pandemonium (while soul charged during Manji Dragonfly
B (hit) BBB) become available, and other Manji Dragonfly techniques
increase in power. These powers let you quickly seize victory.
Samsara Pandemonium SC DGF BBBB
SC DGF BBBB - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
28
26,13,15,18
-
KND
KND
-
. Normal Hit Combo. Post-1st attacks comes out only on hit
A New Special Stance
During a soul charge, you can switch into the high-flying Super Dragonfly stance
(while soul charged during Manji Dragonfly 8B+K). From here, you can use
the fast and devastating unblockable attack Transcendent Dragonfly (during
Super Dragonfly B)
DGF ~ Super Dragonfly SC DGF 8B+K
SC DGF 8B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
-
-
-
-
-
-
into SGDF
SDGF ~ Transcendent Dragonfly SC SDGF B
SGDF B - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
21
33
-
STN
STN
-
. Tech Crouch[22-32]. Tech Jump[1-22]
Yin and Yang Recursion
A peculiar soul attack in which you appear to attack yourself, but at the very next
moment appear in the air. The greatest advantage of this attack is that you can
shift directly to Super Dragonfly, which requires you to be soul charged to use.
Additionally, it has a quick start-up, making it a good attack to incorporate into
combos.
Yin and Yang Recursion 236A+B+K
236A+B+K - Attack Level:
Impact
Damage
Block
Hit
Counter
Guard Burst
16
36
-1
11
11
8%
into SDGF. 1-14 activation. 15-60 freeze. 61 hits.
Reversal Edge
Following Up with A
On a hit, moves from the Manji Dragonfly can be chained, and even if blocked,
Manji Dragonfly gives you excellent offensive options. During a soul charge, it
becomes a break attack with an additional follow-up, making it a technically
unblockable attack. This means the opponent has to use B.
Following Up with B
A vertical scissor attack that sends the opponent flying. Clever positioning can
lead to a ring out or wall combo.
Following Up with K
Delivers a palm strike while dodging opponent B attacks. This turns into an
attack throw on hit and steals from the opponent's soul gauge.
6AB - Attack Level: 
3(B) - Attack Level: 
into DGF
214A+G - Attack Level:
3K - Attack Level: 
. 
. Normal Hit Combo. Post-1st attacks comes out only on hit
