Emi

Emiko Hattori

Emi is a supporting character in Battle Craze. The lead guitarist for the indie metal band, Death-X, she enters in order to get some traction for her brand.

Profile
Full Name	Emiko Hattori
Pronouns	She/Her
Birthdate	November 4th; 28 years old
Birthplace	Malibu, California
Height	5'7"
Weight	145 lbs
Family/Relatives	Catherine Arston, Sally "Two Shoes" Megalos, Abby Cash (Band members)
Job/Occupation	Lead Guitarist of Death-X, Hattori Clan Ninja
Likes	Recognition, frogs
Dislikes	Ambush from opposing clans, mosquitoes
Hobbies	Shopping
Favorite food	Vegetable egg rolls, Neapolitan ice cream
Forte in sports	Soccer
Special skill	She can fall asleep instantly
Favorite music	Her own, traditional Japanese music
Fighting style	Hattori Clan Ninjitsu

Extended Story

The clan of Hattori Hanzo has strived for generations, keeping his military tactics and fighting techniques in secret, but alive. Some of these techniques have been openly passed down to the members of the clan, bound by blood or just close friends. Emi is one of this descendants, albeit just from her mother's side. While at first she enjoyed her ninja training at a young age, she did aspire to other hobbies. In the little free time she had, she taught herself how to play guitar, and sometimes sneaked out of her home to meet up with her friends, who brought over CDs for inspiration. Over time, Emi, Cathy, Abby and Sally would form their own band with classic rock, heavy metal and traditional Japanese influences, known as "Spork". The name eventually changed to "Emiko and the Hattoris", "Ninja Exploding Dragon Blast", and eventually "Death-X".

Later into her life, her mother would find out. She disowned her, as she believed such music was "stupid". Emi was kicked out of her home, with the only roof above her head being Abby's RV. From that point on, she's been on the road across the United States, playing gigs to support themselves, and to truly be who they wanted to be. Emi never forgot her roots, but also wanted to be her own person.

Recently, Sally notifies Emi on Battle Craze. She says that taking a part of one of the world's largest televised and publicized martial arts events could bring attention to Death-X, and put it on the map as one of the greats in rock history. Emi decides to enter, with the moral support of her friends. She'll finally be recognized as one of the great pioneers of the Hattori clan, and hopefully, her mother can see her being happy.

"I'll make the spotlight come to me this time! Then, the whole world will see the Hattori clan once again! Oh! And Death-X of course."

Movelist

Mobility
Run, Double Jump
Unique Trait
Ninpo ‘Teleport’ Application		Emi can make a move ‘teleport’ at the cost of half a bar of Adrenaline. Just perform the input with both strengths to use a ‘Teleport’ Move.
Input	Move Name	Description	Dire Counter
Craze Technique
SP+SK	Daybreak	Emi plays a sick riff off of her guitar, setting up a stationary seal that protects her from a projectile.
Throws
LP+LK	Morning	Emi smacks the opponent with a harisen (A Japanese paper fan used in comedy acts)
b.LP+LK	Afternoon	Emi switches sides with the opponent before kicking their backs.
j.LP+LK	Evening	Emi blows a stream of fire right in the opponent’s face.
Command Normals
9(Near Wall)	Frog Call	Emi can walljump.
6LK	Sunrise	A leaping overhead kick. Makes her airborne.	Stagger
2/1LK (AO)	Sunset	A divekick that goes in a slight arc. 2LK dives forwards, 1LK dives backwards.	Groundbounce
Specials
4(C)6P	Summer	An advancing slash attack with Emi’s sword. Button determines distance and power of the attack. ‘Teleport Application’: ‘Teleports’ behind the opponent if she's close enough.	Spinout
4(C)6K	Winter	A low hitting knee slide, while playing a sick riff. Button determines distance. ‘Teleport’ Application: ‘Teleports’ in front of the opponent.	Spinout
2(C)8P	Spring	Emi quickly cuts upwards with a straight slash. Anti-air with invul on startup. ‘Teleport’ Application: Disappears and then performs the uppercut from the ground with a bit of tracking on the opponent's location.	Power Launcher
2(C)8K	Autumn	Emi jumps in an arc before kicking downwards. On hit, Emi will grab the opponent and sling them over her shoulder, tossing them forwards. Button determines jump location. ‘Teleport’ Application: ‘Teleports’ above the opponent before the dive if they’re in midscreen range. Maxes out at midscreen distance if opponent is too far away.	Groundbounce
214P (AO)	Cloudy Weather	Weapon projectile aimed at the ground. Could be a kunai or guitar pick. Button determines angle of projectile. ‘Teleport’ Application: Explosive shuriken that explodes after hitting the opponent. Pressure tool.	Stagger (Normal), Power Launcher (Shuriken/Teleport)
623K	Clear Skies	Close range command grab. A kick upwards into a teleporting upwards dropkick into an izuna drop finish. ‘Teleport’ Application: She dashes in for the grab for more range.	Groundbounce
All-Out Attacks
236236P	Dusk	Emi slices with her sword to bring up an energy wave, and then cuts it again to launch it.
236236P (AO)	Noontide	Emi throws three waves of ninja projectiles aimed downwards, then finishes with a ninja bomb.
All-Out EX
236236LP+SP	Dusk EX	The projectile does more damage. If the first slash hits up close, the opponent will get caught in a cinematic where Emi slashes rapidly with blinding speed.
All-Out Destruction
236236LK+SK	Ennui	Emi pulls out a folding screen and kicks it open. If hit, the opponent will be stunned as she reveals Emi’s frog, Jiraya-san, from behind the screen to emit a harsh noise from his maw.

Side-L Changes

Unique Trait
The Cursed Sword, Shinigami Oni		Emi's sword causes a Soul Fragment to be pulled out of the opponent. Her moves can be enhanced through this soul by hitting it with her specials or her Strong Punch normals. Specials buff their range and utility, Strong Punch normals launch the soul as a projectile.
Input	Move Name	Description	Dire Counter
Craze Technique
SP+SK (AA)	Remembrance	Emi focuses, and calls forth a spirit from the other side to appear. Direction determines where the soul will pop up.
New Specials
4(C)6P	Funeral, Heartbreak	Emi slashes horizontally with her sword while standing. Doing this near a soul increases its range.	Wallbounce.
4(C)6K	Funeral, Accident	Emi slashes horizontally with her sword while crouching, making this a low. Doing this near a soul increases its range.	Wallbounce.
22LK+SK	Windy Day	This move only works with a soul active. Emi vanishes in a puff of smoke and re-appears wherever the soul is currently located.
Removed Moves
Summer, Winter, Clear Skies

Side-S Changes

Unique Trait
Out Of This World		Emi doesn't regenerate Purple Health automatically, but heals in proportion to the damage she deals. She also has Air Control in this side, allowing her to change her direction midair after certain moves with 6 or 4.
Input	Move Name	Description	Dire Counter
Craze Technique
SP+SK	Sound Test	Emi makes some noise by playing a sick riff on her guitar. A quick move with invul at the cost of some health.	Wallbounce
SP+SK	Ishiwatari Smash	Emi pulls out her guitar and smashes it. A relatively quick overhead at the cost of some health. Has a shallow groundbounce to start and extend combos with.	Groundbounce
SP+SK	Shadow Step	Emi 'vanishes' in a puff of smoke, granting you additional air movement and a brief moment of invisibility. This also costs some health.
New Command Normals
6SK	Frog Stomp	Emi stomps downwards in the air with both feet. Bounces off of an opponent on hit or block.	Crumple
New Specials
Emi retains Summer, Winter and Autumn in this mode as motion inputs, with 236P, 236K and 214K respectively.
214P	Springtime	Emi runs forwards briefly, acting as a feint for her other specials. SP has her jump at the end, allowing her to perform any air action right after.
236P (AO)	Precipice	Emi dives at an angle, aiming for the opponent. A grab where on a successful catch, she'll perform a flipover throw like in Autumn.	Groundbounce
8K (During Precipice)	Raindrop	Emi kicks off of the opponents head, stunning them briefly as she is open to do any air action.	Crumple
New All-Out Attacks
236236P	Triple Smash	Emi slams her guitar in front of her three times, with the last hit sending the opponent flying. Can catch grounded opponents.
New All-Out EX
236236LK+SK	Grand Entrance	Emi performs a knee slide between a trail of flashy pyrotechnics, which blow the opponent away.
Removed Moves
Spring, Clear Skies, Dusk, Dusk EX

Concept

Emi was one of the earliest Battle Craze characters, fitting the bill of the ninja. Her outfit was originally a gi with jean shorts, before earning some ninja pants, and eventually getting a design overhaul to breathe some life into the character and to find a new story. Her original story would involve her split between her samurai mother and her ninja father, indecisive to which side she should pick. Her original gimmick of stance switching would also reflect this, but balancing both styles was difficult.

Trivia

• Emi's surname and lineage is a nod to the samurai and military general Hattori Hanzo, as many other fictional characters share his name and influence too. Her birthdate, November 4th, is also the same as the date of his death.

• Emi's Side-S moveset was inspired by Cherry Hunter's from Streets of Rage 4, simply on account of the both of them being guitarists.