Assisting the Fight - Akira Yuki Support Thread

[Deleted member]

Akira Yuki

First Appearance: Virtua Fighter (Arcade - 1993)​

Nintendo Resume

Virtua Fighter 2 (Wii Virtual Console)
Virtua Quest (GameCube)
Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing (Wii, DS)
Project X Zone 1 & 2 (3DS)
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U (as a Mii Fighter costume)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (as an Assist Trophy)

What is Virtua Fighter?

Virtua Fighter is a series of one-on-one fighting games published by Sega and developed by their AM2 studio. The original game is noteworthy for being a pioneer of the 3D fighting sub-genre. Its success spawned multiple revisions and sequels, a few spin-offs, and an anime series. The most recent Virtua Fighter installment is 2006's Virtua Fighter 5, which had its last update, appropriately subtitled Final Showdown, released for Japanese arcades in 2010 and digitally on home consoles in 2012. Since then, Virtua Fighter characters have only been seen making cameo and crossover appearances including Mii Fighter costumes based on Akira's original polygonal design and fellow Virtua Fighter character Jacky Bryant in Smash 4. Fortunately, Sega has recently stated that they plan on reviving some of their dormant franchises, so a true sixth Virtua Fighter game might be a strong possibility.

Who is Akira?

Akira is the face of Virtua Fighter and a Japanese practitioner of the Chinese martial art Bājíquán. He is a perfect attendee of the World Fighting Tournament as well as the winner of its second iteration, and he has made both friends and enemies with other participants. Outside of the series, Akira has made numerous cameo and crossover appearances including Fighters' Megamix, Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, Project X Zone, Dead or Alive 5, and the aforementioned Mii costume in Smash 4.

Moveset Potential

Being a fighting game character himself, Akira does already have an established moveset to work with. However, like fellow 3D fighting game star Heihachi Mishima of Tekken fame, it might be difficult to implement his moveset into Smash, which was why the latter was passed up after being considered for Smash 4.

Music

Akira Theme (VF1)
Akira Theme (VF1 - Arranged)
Ride the Tiger (VF2)
Ride the Tiger (VF2 - Arranged)
Akira Theme (VF3)
Akira Theme (VF4)
Akira Theme (VF4 Evolution)
Akira Theme - Statues (VF5)
Akira Theme - Statues (VF5R)
Akira Theme (VF5R - Alternate)
Akira Theme - Statues (VF5: Final Showdown)
Ride the Tiger (Project X Zone)
Ride the Tiger (Project X Zone 2)

Supporters

@Xeno VII
Yomi's Biggest Fan
S SEGAGameBoy
Wonks

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Akira vs Ryu would be a cool match up.

I still support.

 

[SEGAGameBoy]

Never played it before. I support!

 

[Deleted member]

After the Mii costume in Smash 4 and Bomberman and Rathalos becoming Assist Trophies, I can't say I'm surprised Akira shows up as an AT. And he still appears in his polygonal form from Virtua Fighter 1.

Here's the full Direct.

 

[Wonks]

Seeing Akira as an AT in all his blocky, 32-bit glory makes me wish he was a real fighter. I'm glad he's gotten an AT representation, at least, and I hope he still has the Mii costume.

 

[Deleted member]

There is a Discord server dedicated towards support for Assist Trophies becoming playable, titled #AssistAlliance.

Link: https://discord.gg/KDsGADr

 

[Deleted member]

#AssistAlliance now has a thread here on Smashboards. https://smashboards.com/threads/wel...scussion-read-op-for-movement-details.478316/

 

[tonygameman]

As a fellow SEGA and fighting game fan, I will support Akira Yuki even if he's an Assist Trophy, Spirit and a Mii Costume (hopefully it changes in an ARMS presentation this month).

Also, Assist Alliance's Discord server link on OP seems to be outdated and I'll like to see somehow attempting to make a moveset for him (like this on Heihachi's thread).

Edit: Just realized a thread's creator has left Smashboards hence a "Deleted member" name, so can anyone replace a Discord link and add me on a list?

 

[tonygameman]

To revive this thread, I'll share those spirits below Wonder Smash (had to tag to let him know) originally made last Tuesday on a spirit creation one.

Spoiler: Spirits

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Spirit: Sarah (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent:
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Coliseum (Ω form)
Music: Black Cat Moon

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Spirit: Jacky (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent: (black), (replaced with if Jacky Outfit is purchased)
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy has increased move speed
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Fourside (Ω form)
Music: Escape

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Spirit: Pai (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent:
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy's punches and elbow strikes have increased power
• Stamina Battle

Stage: New Pork City (Ω form)
Music: Star from H.K.

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Spirit: Kage-Maru (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent:
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy has increased move speed
• The enemy favors throws
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Temple (Ω form)
Music: Secret Rule Without Mercy

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Spirit: Wolf (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent: (blue)
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy's throws have increased power
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Boxing Ring (Ω form)
Music: Song of Sorrow

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Spirit: Jeffry (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent: (white)
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy's throws have increased power
• The enemy's physical attacks have increased power
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Wuhu Island (Ω form)
Music: Fisherman from 7 Sea's

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Spirit: Lion (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent: (black)
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy's physical attacks have increased power
• The enemy has increased move speed
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Hyrule Castle (Ω form)
Music: Young Knight

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Spirit: Goh (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent: (blue)
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy's throws have increased power
• The enemy favors grabs and throws
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Coliseum (Ω form)
Music: Messenger From the Dark (remix)

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Spirit: Jean (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent:
Rank:
Conditions:

• The enemy has super armor when charging smash attacks
• The enemy's physical attacks have increased power
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Coliseum (Ω form)
Music: Messenger From the Dark (remix)

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Spirit: Dural (Virtua Fighter Series)
Opponent: (metal)
Rank:
Conditions:

• All fighters have reduced move speed
• The enemy has super armor and is hard to launch or make flinch
• Stamina Battle

Stage: Skyworld (Ω form)
Music: Messenger From The Dark