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Not to be a party pooper, but using Weave to make coup whiff and punishing it is one of the first solutions discovered about the match up. Punishing on reaction was never a problem. Utilizing increased Cyclone levels is also pretty common sense. Did I miss something?

Ditto.

So I'm seeing these concept matches, and I'm seeing Akihiko struggle the ways I described. And then I see him getting by on 1 or more of 3; Good reads Circumstance, aka Luck Poor Defense on Yukiko's end I'm not seeing too much that's proving me wrong. Even Kubo got fucked up, and from what I hear he's the Hollywood Akihiko, and for good reason. It seems more of team Akihiko simply beating the odds (and not by much) instead of showing the true nature of the match up. I stand by my opinions, but arguing further isn't going to get anywhere.

I hardly count "one good read" as in Akihiko's favor. That's like saying Arakune vs Nu was 9-7 (lolwut) in Arakune's favor, because in CT all Arakune needs is one good read to survive that match up. HOWEVER; Reads is a player factor, in an objective match-up discussion, it's a matter of circumstance or luck. These reads never factor in bursts or anything. The fact of the matter is that reads are far too subjective and situational to really put into statistics, which is why Akihiko isn't that good of a character, because most of his angles are from reads, instead of solid character strength.

iirc Kubo and Leo are notable Akihiko players.

Sure you can, but a bunch of metal blocks and some paint would have been dull to see in an astral.

Only the first time. Maybe I'll see Lotte's face.

It was certainly a read.

New characters + Ragna

I think you're being a bit too subjective with an objective discussion. Naturally a good Yukiko will be doing all three in proper moderation, which leaves us with jitter steps and a lot of IBing, which doesn't guarantee much other than the EX Corkscrew, which can get blown up by 236c/d. Not saying it's impossible or unstable, that's the Kanji match up. There are options, but they all require getting in, which is, by design, hard to achieve. EX Corkscrew can only work so many times.

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B(w)est side.

What about straight from Detroit? ^^

I think he means that it will be by the time it hits EU shelves.

Weave isn't even useful in this match up if Yukiko is doing things right. First her j.bs will blow weave up as well as any fire attack and persona attack. After that, once she makes you realize that Weave will only get you CH, you therefore gain no benefit from not approaching, while she is building meter and fire levels for free. Her persona attacks are pretty safe so blocking and hitting the persona isn't nearly as easy as it is for most other characters, then once you start trying to get in, you realize that her pokes out-range yours, even if they're pretty much half as fast. The worst of it is that both her DP and the general nature of her combos send you back, so one slip up and you have to go through the trials all over again.

Kanji feels so terrible, I seriously doubt Akihiko's neutral is superior. But on topic, getting in on Mitsuru is all about picking your moments, and baiting the DP is easy, bait it the way you bait any dp. My favorite method is xx > 236a => 4a => 6c => 4cd Ducking to EX Weave will make any DP whiff. Punish with 5b.

That combo in and of itself is outdated (and I changed it out in the wiki), the whole point is which do you personally prefer/think is more readable. Also when done right, the bugs hit (both of them) after the 2c.

I don't know, fuck this match up. For every reason a zoner destroys a close quarters fighter.

No Mitsuru worth their salt is going to approach by air so deep that 2b will knock them out. And I disagree that it's Akihiko's worst match up, it's bad, yes, but Akihiko can; Get in on Mitsuru, more than what can be said about Yukiko. Take advantage of guaranteed situations, more that what can be said about Kanji. Really, imo, Yukiko and Kanji would have to be Akihiko's worst match ups.

Since I have a doctor's appointment at 4 today, can whoever is picking up Luna get me on the way?

Anyone giving rides to casuals Friday?

This brought to my attention the fact that my method of notations possibly isn't as easy to read and comprehend as I once thought, so here I'm asking you all, the Arakune community and those looking into picking him up seriously as a character, which is more readable? My same old, same old, or the new revision including obvious areas that indicates links, gatlings, and button releases?

I disagree. Assuming there are no significant changes to how you build meter in CP, it shouldn't be altered to accommodate Barrier, it'll defeat the whole purpose of meter management and coordination.