Q&A Weekly AMA: Shinobu Ishijima (REDUX)

[Ramen Tengoku]

Shinobu Ishijima​

This AMA's subject is just peachy, Shinobu Ishijima!

Now this ain't Shinobu Ishijima's first AMA here as they were a subject in the past. I'd strongly recommend checking out Shinobu Ishijima's initial AMA from last year just so we don't get a majority of repeat questions. However a good amount of time has passed and some answers may have changed, so at the same time, I wouldn't completely discourage repeats either.

As always, all site rules are in effect. Please try and limit yourself to one post containing up to three questions until Shinobu Ishijima has answered, then you may ask more. And when asking questions, please keep it civil. Have fun! If you're curious about if you're on the list of future AMAs, refer to this post over in the Social thread. If you're not and you'd like to be added, please send me a message. Even if you've been a subject in the past, you're free to go again! We'll try to draw one name for an AMA each week, so stay tuned! And if you wanna check out some of the older AMAs, please refer to this post in the Social Thread

Alright, @Shinobu Ishijima, you ready?

I'll start:

1. What are your overall predictions for the rest of Fighters Pass Vol 2?
2. How did you get into Smash in the first place?
3. Any upcoming games you're personally excited for?

 

[osby]

1. How would you rate the girls in Smash?
2. What is your favorite quote?
3. Do you have any superstitions?

 

[KillerCage]

1) Favorite prehistoric animal?

2) Favorite mineral?

3) Will you give Wesker an egg?

 

[Lamperouge]

1. What sparked your love for the fighting game genre?
2. Do you currently own any pets?
3. Favorite official outfit for Princess Peach?

 

[Deleted member]

Huh, never thought my turn would come this soon.

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Shinobu Ishijima​

This AMA's subject is just peachy, Shinobu Ishijima!

Now this ain't Shinobu Ishijima's first AMA here as they were a subject in the past. I'd strongly recommend checking out Shinobu Ishijima's initial AMA from last year just so we don't get a majority of repeat questions. However a good amount of time has passed and some answers may have changed, so at the same time, I wouldn't completely discourage repeats either.

As always, all site rules are in effect. Please try and limit yourself to one post containing up to three questions until Shinobu Ishijima has answered, then you may ask more. And when asking questions, please keep it civil. Have fun! If you're curious about if you're on the list of future AMAs, refer to this post over in the Social thread. If you're not and you'd like to be added, please send me a message. Even if you've been a subject in the past, you're free to go again! We'll try to draw one name for an AMA each week, so stay tuned! And if you wanna check out some of the older AMAs, please refer to this post in the Social Thread

Alright, @Shinobu Ishijima, you ready?

I'll start:

1. What are your overall predictions for the rest of Fighters Pass Vol 2?
2. How did you get into Smash in the first place?
3. Any upcoming games you're personally excited for?

Spoiler

Hitotsu - Hmm...hard to say. I really just want Shantae or Pauline. Aside from that, it makes no difference to me whomever comes our way, I shall welcome them. I hope that unholy Mortal Kombat mess stays outta this game, though.
Futatsu - Some of my cousins-in-law introduced me to the original game back in the latter half of 2001, though I was really more into Tekken 3 back then. They invited me to play, and just like that, I got hooked and loved it enough to drop Tekken for nearly a decade. I have not played the original Smash since that very year since it was Melee that really got me hooked, then Brawl, then 4, and now Ultimate.
Mittsu - Nope, not at the moment. But should there be a new Tekken or Soulcalibur installment down the line, I look forward to those.

1. How would you rate the girls in Smash?
2. What is your favorite quote?
3. Do you have any superstitions?

Spoiler

Hitotsu - None of them get less than three-and-a-half stars. Of course, I would rate five stars.
Futatsu - "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever." ~Matthew 6:13
Mittsu - Friday the 13th

1) Favorite prehistoric animal?

2) Favorite mineral?

3) Will you give Wesker an egg?

Spoiler

Hitotsu - Sabertooth Tiger
Futatsu - Rose quartz
Mittsu - Sure, no problem. I am not a big fan of eggs, anyway.

1. What sparked your love for the fighting game genre?
2. Do you currently own any pets?
3. Favorite official outfit for Princess Peach?

Spoiler

Hitotsu - It all began around 1998 when my cousin-in-law's boyfriend owned Tekken 3. I was over at their apartment to play it, and it was pretty good I often wanted to go over to my cousin-in-law's house to play it. But then, I got introduced to Smash way back in 2001 with the original game, but I have not played that since. It was pretty good, but it was actually Melee that got me into this genre when it was released. That said, I do not love fighting games that much. Tekken, Soulcalibur, and Smash are my only fighting game loves.
Futatsu - No, I never have owned one.
Mittsu - Her green costume, hands down. The Daisy one in Melee is a close second.

 

[Lamperouge]

1. What are some of your favorite TV shows?
2. Who's your role model?
3. How many different video game consoles do you own?

 

[KillerCage]

4) Favorite indie games?

5) Favorite anime/cartoons?

6) Would you kill Ryu Hayabusa with kindness... and bullets?

 

[Deleted member]

1. What are some of your favorite TV shows?
2. Who's your role model?
3. How many different video game consoles do you own?

Spoiler

Yottsu - Adam-12 (1968-1975); Sanford and Son (1972-1977); Three's Company (1977-1984); Pan Am (2011-2012); Ninja Warrior (the one that aired on G4); Law & Order SVU (1999-present)
Itsutsu - Gospel singer Yolanda Adams, who I am precisely the same age as
Muttsu - I got seven so far: GCN, PS2, PS3, Wii, Wii U, PS4, Switch. I do plan on getting a Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast (just for the original Soulcalibur btw) later on down the line.

4) Favorite indie games?

5) Favorite anime/cartoons?

6) Would you kill Ryu Hayabusa with kindness... and bullets?

Spoiler

Yottsu - I do not play indie games at all, but if I had to pick one it would be Shantae.
Itsutsu - Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dragon Ball Z, InuYasha, Sailor Moon, Bleach
Muttsu - Uh...no??

 

[KillerCage]

7) Favorite anime villians?

8) Favorite Gamecube titles excluding Smash?

9) Are you Speed Racer's brother, Rex Racer?

 

[Lamperouge]

1. What's your favorite season?
2. Have you read any good books lately?
3. Are there any countries that you'd like to visit someday?

 

[osby]

1. Which one is better: mammals, birds or reptiles?
2. Do you have any songs stuck in your head nowadays?
3. Thoughts on Steve and Alex in Smash?

 

[Mamboo07]

1. Would you want a Warriors game taking place in the Kirby series?
2. Who would you choose for a 2nd Pikmin rep?
3. Do you like elephants?

 

[Deleted member]

7) Favorite anime villians?

8) Favorite Gamecube titles excluding Smash?

9) Are you Speed Racer's brother, Rex Racer?

Spoiler

Nanatsu - Yami-Marik and Frieza
Yattsu - Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Kart Double Dash, Mario Party 7. I would also say Soulcalibur II but I only have the PS2 version of it.
Kokonotsu - Uh, no.

1. What's your favorite season?
2. Have you read any good books lately?
3. Are there any countries that you'd like to visit someday?

Spoiler

Nanatsu - Winter, since I embrace the cold.
Yattsu - Nothing but the family Bible, though I do read some of the Star Wars novels every now and then.
Kokonotsu - Japan, hands down. Mexico is a close second.

1. Which one is better: mammals, birds or reptiles?
2. Do you have any songs stuck in your head nowadays?
3. Thoughts on Steve and Alex in Smash?

Spoiler

Yottsu - I choose birds.
Itsutsu - Uh-huh. Everyday Struggle (Notorious B.I.G., 1994); Evil Vibrations/Let There Be Peace/Help Us Spread the Message (Mighty Ryeders, 1978)
Muttsu - I think they made a fine addition to the roster. It seems like a mix of and 's fighting styles with them. I may not main him but will train with him some more later since complex fighters have always appealed to me.

1. Would you want a Warriors game taking place in the Kirby series?
2. Who would you choose for a 2nd Pikmin rep?
3. Do you like elephants?

Spoiler

Hitotsu - Umm...no, not really.
Futatsu - Uh...Louie? They are all the same to me.
Mittsu - Yes, but whale sharks and panda bears are nice, too.[/SPOILER]

 

[KillerCage]

10) Favorite PS2 games?

11) Favorite Wii games?

12) What does the "A" in A. I. stand for?

 

[Deleted member]

10) Favorite PS2 games?

11) Favorite Wii games?

12) What does the "A" in A. I. stand for?

Tō - Soulcalibur III, hands-down. When I found out this had a character creator, I fell in love with the Soulcalibur series...and can explain how my love for Smash has to share the number-one spot. Tekken's Customize and Smash's Create-a-Mii do not hold a candle to it.
Jū ichi - I would say Brawl especially since that is the only Wii game I have at the moment but that ain't fun anymore, so...Mario Kart Wii, Mario Party 8, and Mario Party 9.
Jū ni - "Artificial".

 

[KillerCage]

13) Favorite PS3 games?

14) Favorite Wii U games?

15) Why are there six pedals when there are only four directions?

 

[Deleted member]

13) Favorite PS3 games?

14) Favorite Wii U games?

15) Why are there six pedals when there are only four directions?

Jū san - Soulcalibur IV and Soulcalibur V 'cause, again, the character creator and all.
Jū yon - Obviously Smash 4 the Wii U. Shikashi, just like Brawl, it ain't fun anymore especially since Ultimate far is better (still keeping those games no matter what). Besides, I plan on getting Mario Party 10 soon and that will replace Smash as my favorite Wii U game, so...
Jū go - I am just as stumped as you are.

 

[KillerCage]

16) Favorite PS4 games?

17) Favorite minerals?

18) Do you ever wonder why we are here?

 

[Lamperouge]

1. Do you have any phobias?
2. What were your favorite school subjects?
3. What is the circumference of a moose?

 

[Deleted member]

16) Favorite PS4 games?

17) Favorite minerals?

18) Do you ever wonder why we are here?

Jū roku - Soulcalibur VI, again 'cause of character creation and my girl Setsuka recently added. Tekken 7 is a close second. In fact, I only got PS4 for those two games alone.
Jū nana - Rose quartz (manganese if we be talkin' essential minerals)
Ju hachi - We were put on this Earth to do God's work.

1. Do you have any phobias?
2. What were your favorite school subjects?
3. What is the circumference of a moose?

Hitotsu - Astrophobia (fear of thunder/lightning) and cynophobia (fear of dogs). As it is a special case, I may share a little story on the latter in the social thread another day.
Futatsu - Spanish, chemistry, physics, and algebra.
Mittsu - Same as the circumference of a circle?

 

[KillerCage]

19) Favorite Switch games?

20) Favorite web shows (example: Death Battle)?

21) What would you buy from Waluigi's bridal boutique?

 

[Deleted member]

19) Favorite Switch games?

20) Favorite web shows (example: Death Battle)?

21) What would you buy from Waluigi's bridal boutique?

Jū kyū - Smash Ultimate, of course, and that's the only game I have for it so far. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Party are my others.
Ni jū - I never watch web shows. Really not into TV entertainment in recent years.
Ni jū ichi - Nothing!

 

[KillerCage]

22) Favorite movies?

23) Favorite moon in our solar system exculding our own moon?

24) What killed the Ice Age?

 

[Lamperouge]

1. Has a movie or show ever brought you to tears?
2. How often do you work out?
3. What's your take on relative theory?