You can keep posting long posts man because you inspired me. I knew v-13 was going to be my baby, but your experience and awesome report further cemented it.
You know the cast in this game wasn't looking too appealing. I didn't even knew who v-13 or Hakumen were till I got the game on the console. I hadn't seen any videos of them or anything and they weren't in any of the official artwork. So I was shocked to find someone to love right away. Hell even Hakumen looks fun to play.
I usually go for the melee, in your face, less projectiles the better kind of players. I mained Millia and Chipp in GG. So to find myself falling in love with a Dizzy/Testament amalgam. It's so refreshing.