Yoshimitsu (Soul Calibur)
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| Yoshimitsu | |
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| Image:Yoshimitsu.jpg Yoshimitsu as he appears in Soulcalibur IV. |
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| Game series | Soul series |
| First game | Soulcalibur |
| Voiced by (English) | Phil Sheridan (Soulcalibur II) |
| Voiced by (Japanese) | Nobuyuki Hiyama |
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| Age | Unknown |
| Birthplace | Base of Mount Fuji, Japan |
| Birthdate | Unknown |
| Blood type | Unknown |
| Weapon | Katana, Wakizashi and Sashimono (Soulcalibur IV) |
| Weapon name | Yoshimitsu |
| Fighting style | Manji Ninjutsu |
| Family | Clan, murdered by Oda Nobunaga (now belongs to a clan of chivalrous thieves called Manjitou) |
{{nihongo|Yoshimitsu is a character in the Soul series of fighting games. He has appeared in Soulcalibur, Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III and will also appearing in Soulcalibur IV. He is also a playable character in the Tekken fighting game seiries.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Soulcalibur
A lord who sought the power of the Manji clan invited its chief to his castle. Due to his advanced age the clan's chief sent the strongest warrior, Yoshimitsu, of the clan on behalf of him. As expected, the lord requested the allegiance of the Manji clan. But the Manji clan preferred to remain hidden. After a few days' stay at the castle, the fighter politely denied the lord's request and returned to his village.
Upon his return, Yoshimitsu found his beloved village in ruins. The lord had prepared an army in anticipation of the clan's refusal to serve him. Yoshimitsu attempted a battle against the lord, but he was no match for the army or the lord and lost his arm, which he replaced with a wooden prosthetic. Yoshimitsu set out across the sea in search of the "Ultimate Weapon", Soul Edge, so that he could take his revenge against Lord Nobunaga.
But during his journey, he came across many horrible scenes left behind by the azure knight, Nightmare. In his meditation, he concluded that if he were to give in to his hatred, he would be no better than either Oda Nobunaga or Nightmare. But even with that realization in his mind, he continued to pursue the Soul Edge nevertheless. When Yoshimitsu finally reached Ostrheinsburg Castle, it was devoid of any signs of life.
[edit] Soulcalibur II
Upon leaving the castle, he sensed that the evil energy of the castle had somehow transferred a similar energy into his katana. So he left on a journey to rid his blade of that corrupted energy. Unfortunately, he became careless one day and passed out, worn from trying to quell the corruption; and during his sleep, the katana had been stolen by a thief--Voldo, who had mistaken it for the Soul Edge.
Yoshimitsu did not want the evil energy to fall into the wrong hands, so he set out to retrieve it. Yoshimitsu infiltrated the legendary Money Pit of "the Merchant of Death", Vercci and, completely by chance, found his katana alongside a fragment of the Soul Edge, both emanating similar evil energies. Yoshimitsu decided that if there was another object in the world with the same evil as his katana, which he had now named "Yoshimitsu", it mustn't be allowed to exist. And so he set off on yet another journey, without a doubt in his mind about destroying the cursed Soul Edge.
Yoshimitsu eventually discovered that the fragments were spread on the earth, and he alone could never destroy them all and that he would never have time to help those who needed it. So he returned to Japan and recruited ruffians from around the land, soon forming a band of chivalrous thieves, known as the Manjitou. Thanks to his skill and ability, Yoshimitsu soon became head of the clan.
[edit] Soulcalibur III
One day, Yoshimitsu devised a plan for a grand robbery: the entire group would infiltrate a wealthy usurer's mansion during the annual festival and take everything he owned, which included a fragment of the Soul Edge. Unfortunately, the plan failed and a vanguard force was wiped out in front of the treasure room. The remaining clan members eventually freed their captured comrades, but they gave a strange report to Yoshimitsu: the fragment of Soul Edge in the mansion's treasure room was gone, which was puzzling, considering that the vanguard force that Yoshimitsu sent supposedly never made it inside. Also, the body of the leader of the vanguard force had never been found.
Some members of the clan thought that betrayal was the only explanation, but Yoshimitsu wouldn't believe that. The man, his second-in-command, was good on both his combat skill and humanity and he had great expectations of him. Also, the wounds on his men were not dealt with a normal blade. He spoke to his men and instructed them to find the fragment, stating that they would also find the man. He would accompany them in the hunt in order to find the truth.
After a long journey he found the man who told them Tira, a servant of Souledge, had ambushed them and taken the fragment of Soul Edge.
[edit] Soulcalibur IV
He is returning in Soulcalibur IV as Nautilus masked samurai quite similar to his second default costume in Soul Calibur III but with a few new changes made to its design.
[edit] Weapons
[edit] Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu's beloved self-named katana was handed down through many generations in the Manji clan. It seems like a normal katana, but it has many unique features that accommodates the unique style of the Manji. Since it was forged with secret techniques passed down in the Manji clan, it cannot be replicated and is the last of its kind. Yoshimitsu, after the massacre of his clan, swore an oath of vengeance to this weapon. It has been tainted by the evil energy of Soul Edge and turned into a demonic weapon, but still is the preferred weapon of Yoshimitsu. The sword has the ability to divert evil energy and destroy a monument in only one blow.
[edit] Stages
[edit] Water Labyrinth (SC)
Japan is a lush and green land and large veins, such as this one, gather the snow and rain from the ground. These veins form a network throughout Japan much like the veins in the human body. It is said that it takes one year for water to be absorbed one meter into the earth. Thus the water in this deep vein has travel for many years and is deathly cold and ghostly clear. The soft pale blue stones create an illusion around the walls, broken only by patches of warm green moss. Newly empowered by the Evil Seed the vile ghost Gel-o-Fury shattered the seals in the bamboo forest and made its way into this vein. Taki challenged the ghost several times in this complex cave. Toki's assassins, while chasing Taki, could not resist Gel-o-Fury's aura and were absorbed into the great ghost. As Gel-o-Fury grew in power Taki became convinced that the ghost was planning to exit the vein in Kyoto within the Buddha Hall of the Hoko Temple. She went ahead and planned to ambush the ghost in the hall. (Note: Known as Water Vein in the Arcade version.)
[edit] Money Pit - Top Tier (SC2)
This deep chasm is both the storehouse and the tomb of the Italian merchant of death, Vercci. This place, built on a nameless island in the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned to grave robbers as the Money Pit. Countless booby-traps, including a water trap based on the tides, line the pit, but the most feared deterrent is the enigmatic guardian that awaits within. None who have sought the treasures have ever returned. This platform is the top level of the Money Pit, located near the entrance opening. But grave robbers must be wary, for one missed step means certain death down the chasm. They may get to the treasure at the bottom, but it is meaningless if they are dead.
(Note: Yoshimitsu shares this stage with Voldo.)
[edit] Sacred Mt. Fuji - Lava Bed (SC3)
The sacred mountain, Mt. Fuji, has been regarded as the realm of Gods since ancient times. At its base spreads a great forest that blocks the path of those who would enter. Beneath it lies an underground waterway that carries spiritual energy to every corner of Japan. Also beneath its surface flows a layer of lava. There' one can find a scorching hell hot enough to instantly vaporize the cold water that periodically flows in. This sacred mountain is the most definitely not sleeping peacefully, but is an active volcano pulsing with heat. Anyone who sees this sight will understand in an instant that this is a magnificence far beyond human power, that only Mother Nature could create. It is the very pulse of the earth itself, filled with power.
[edit] Gallery
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Yoshimitsu from Soulcalibur |
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Yoshimitsu from Soulcalibur III |
Template:Main characters
Yoshimitsu (吉光 Yoshimitsu?) is a fictional character in the Soul series of fighting games. He shares his moves, clan and basic information with the Tekken character of the same name. He made his first appearance in Soulcalibur released for arcades and later for the Sega Dreamcast.
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[edit] Gameplay
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A Novice Yoshimitsu has a lot of weaknesses, his attacks have low accuracy, average speed and range.
Though it is known that he is not a character with a powerful weapon, some of his attacks are known to be very powerful.
Players who use him must master him carefully.
[edit] Weapons
-- Yoshimitsu Yoshimitsu's beloved self-named katana was handed down through many generations in the Manji clan. It seems like a normal katana, but it has many unique features that accommodates the unique style of the Manji. Since it was forged with secret techniques passed down in the Manji clan, it cannot be replicated and is the last of its kind. Yoshimitsu, after the massacre of his clan, swore an oath of vengeance to this weapon. It has been tainted by the evil energy of Soul Edge and turned into a demonic weapon, but still is the preferred weapon of Yoshimitsu. The sword has the ability to divert evil energy and destroy a monument in only one blow.
[edit] Stages
-- Water Labyrinth (SC)
Japan is a lush and green land and large veins, such as this one, gather the snow and rain from the ground. These veins form a network throughout Japan much like the veins in the human body. It is said that it takes one year for water to be absorbed one meter into the earth. Thus the water in this deep vein has travel for many years and is deathly cold and ghostly clear. The soft pale blue stones create an illusion around the walls, broken only by patches of warm green moss. Newly empowered by the Evil Seed the vile ghost Gel-o-Fury shattered the seals in the bamboo forest and made its way into this vein. Taki challenged the ghost several times in this complex cave. Toki's assassins, while chasing Taki, could not resist Gel-o-Fury's aura and were absorbed into the great ghost. As Gel-o-Fury grew in power Taki became convinced that the ghost was planning to exit the vein in Kyoto within the Buddha Hall of the Hoko Temple. She went ahead and planned to ambush the ghost in the hall. (Note: Known as Water Vein in the Arcade version.)
-- Money Pit - Top Tier (SC2)
This deep chasm is both the storehouse and the tomb of the Italian merchant of death, Vercci. This place, built on a nameless island in the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned to grave robbers as the Money Pit. Countless booby-traps, including a water trap based on the tides, line the pit, but the most feared deterrent is the enigmatic guardian that awaits within. None who have sought the treasures have ever returned. This platform is the top level of the Money Pit, located near the entrance opening. But grave robbers must be wary, for one missed step means certain death down the chasm. They may get to the treasure at the bottom, but it is meaningless if they are dead.
(Note: Yoshimitsu shares this stage with Voldo.)
-- Sacred Mt. Fuji - Lava Bed (SC3)
The sacred mountain, Mt. Fuji, has been regarded as the realm of Gods since ancient times. At its base spreads a great forest that blocks the path of those who would enter. Beneath it lies an underground waterway that carries spiritual energy to every corner of Japan. Also beneath its surface flows a layer of lava. There' one can find a scorching hell hot enough to instantly vaporize the cold water that periodically flows in. This sacred mountain is the most definitely not sleeping peacefully, but is an active volcano pulsing with heat. Anyone who sees this sight will understand in an instant that this is a magnificence far beyond human power, that only Mother Nature could create. It is the very pulse of the earth itself, filled with power.
[edit] Endings
Soulcalibur II
- Yoshimitsu's demon sword talks to him and he destroys Soul Edge at its beckoning. He returns to the clan and resumes his life as a Robin Hood-like bandit.
Soulcalibur III
- Yoshimitsu is being chased through a village, throwing money as he goes. He runs onto a bridge and is surrounded.
- Input Ending: If the button command is input he uses his hand and sword to fly and continues throwing money, laughing at the guards.
- No-Input Ending: If the button command is not input, however, he teleports away without the money. The guards continue to search for him. It is revealed that Yoshimitsu teleported behind a corner as he sneaks away.
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