Character Information of 'Moonlight Swordsman'

(Forwarded) Characters\ Kaede\ (Voice Actor: Hiroshi Mizutsu)\ The protagonist. His style is Kappou Hitotsu-ryu. He inherits the identity of his deceased foster father Kakusei and becomes one of the Four Gods — the Azure Dragon. When he uses the power of the Azure Dragon, his black hair turns blonde (also loosening his braid), and his somewhat weak personality becomes courageous. In the first generation, he was afraid of this power and did not use it (in the game, a command is required to 'awaken'), but in the ending, he accepts it, and in the second generation, he becomes able to use this power frequently.\ Moreover, in the second generation, as a hidden character, Kaede can also be used in the state before using his power ('before awakening'). However, unlike the first generation, the 'awakening' operation cannot be performed.\ Mamoruya Moroya (Voice Actor: Jun Hashimoto)\ Kaede's sworn older brother. His style is Katsukatsu Itsutsu-ryu (derived from Kappou Hitotsu-ryu). For a long time, he was suspected by his siblings to have killed their foster father, but the misunderstanding was later cleared up.\ Yuki (Voice Actor: Hazuki Nishikawa)\ Although a foreigner, she is Kaede's sworn older sister and Moroya's sworn younger sister. She uses ice-type magic and spear techniques. Her true identity is a sealed shrine maiden, who sacrifices her life to seal the Gate of Hell in the ending of the second generation.\ Ichijo Akari (Voice Actor: Mayuko Omimura)\ A girl born into a family of onmyoji. From childhood, she possessed unique talents, able to command various shikigami. She has a strong interest in 'ENGLISH' and often mixes it into her dialogue. She has a brother named Daruma, but he does not appear in the main story. In the PS version, she gives long-winded introductions together with Juzo in the 'bonus content'.\ Ichijo Aka-Tanuki (Ponta) (Voice Actor: Mayuko Omimura)\ A hidden character in the PS version. She likes transforming into Akari to play pranks, but her tail is visible in her transformed form.\ The Lost Doll (Voice Actor: Mayuko Omimura)\ A hidden character in the second generation. A puppet controlled by Akari using onmyou techniques, it behaves like a real person and can transform into a combat opponent. It usually appears in Akari's form.\ Kanzaki Juzo (Voice Actor: Tyson Oya)\ A burly man boarding at Akari's house. He uses an iron rod. He cannot lift his head in front of Akari. He admires Akari's frail and sickly sister Hikari, and in the second generation, he actively works to show his excellence to her.\ Genbu no Okina (Voice Actor: Shigefumi Nakai)\ An elderly figure representing the Black Tortoise among the Four Gods.After Gaishi died, he raised Kaede and Yuki. Gaishi and Kagami's teacher, he once seemed to be a fairly powerful swordsman. His weapons are a fishing rod and a fish basket.\ Keiichiro Washizuka (Voice Actor: Katsuyuki Konishi)\ The direct subordinate of Shinsengumi vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo (not belonging to any division). Assigned to investigate events related to the Hell Gate. A man born for loyalty and justice.\ He is the only "tame character" in this series (original text “タメキャラ”, I don't understand… — Translator's note).\ Hirō Amano (Voice Actor: Akio Ohtsuka)\ A layabout who carries a concealed sword. However, he usually treats the concealed sword as a wooden sword unless in a critical situation. Behind his idler identity, he has a rather wide network and maintains a close relationship with his co-vocalist father, Genzo (he also had the concealed sword made by him).\ His special move (finishing move) is activated through shogi.\ Li Liehuo (Voice Actor: Jun Hashimoto)\ A young martial artist from China's Mount 崇山 Shaolin Temple who values justice. Troubled by matters that are solved through violence, his ending in the first generation still remains in Japan. To further seek answers, in the second generation ending he travels to America. Additionally, there are different endings depending on whether it's a no-continue/no-2P invasion playthrough or a playthrough with continues and/or 2P invasion.\ Zhan Tie (Voice Actor: Ryuzaburo Otomo)\ Of the Kagero School of the “Fist of the Dragon and Tiger,” the originator of Kisaragi-style ninjutsu. Appears as Kagero in the first generation ending. To prove his own strength, he challenges the warriors gathered at the Hell Gate. After the boss fight in the second generation, he dies, and in the ending, his grandson Santa succeeds him as the second generation Zhan Tie.\ Murasaki Kagami (Corpse) (Voice Actor: Monster Maezuka)\ Former Shinsengumi hitman. Uses two knives as if connected at the handle. In the first generation ending, he is absorbed by the Hell Gate. In the second generation, although he survives, his body has completely decayed into a corpse-like form.\ Naoemon Shigen (Voice Actor: Enma Ito)\ A giant associated with the White Tiger of the Four Gods. After being sealed by a friend who should have been an ally, Kagami, he is tormented by rage and madness. However, upon hearing Toru's voice, he regains his sanity. In the second generation ending, although he seals the Hell Gate, he loses his own life.\ In the PS version, as a hidden character, players can use the shadow warrior "Puppet Shigen" during his sealed period.\ Nao Toru (Voice Actor: Harumi Ikoma)\ Shigen's adopted daughter.At first glance, he looks like a boy (first-person pronoun is also 'oira'). After his father's death, he succeeded as the White Tiger. In the second generation, he can also be used as a hidden character... however, in actual combat, it is still Shigen who fights.\ Akatsuki Musashi (Voice actor: Frankie Nakamura)\ The mid-boss of the first generation, Miyamoto Musashi, revived by Kagami. Due to an incomplete resurrection, one of his eyes is blind. Also, his hairstyle is exactly the same as Haohmaru from Samurai Shodown. After being defeated by the player, he peacefully returns to 'Tokoyo'.\ In the DC port of the second generation, he was added as a character that can be used in non-arcade modes.\ Kagami Shinnosuke (Voice actor: Makoto Awane)\ The boss of the first generation. Positioned as the Vermilion Bird of the Four Symbols, he killed Gai-se for the power of the Hell Gate. After being defeated by the player, he throws himself into the Hell Gate but miraculously survives. In the second generation, he repents and works hard to seal the Hell Gate.\ Sanada Kojiro (Voice actors: Satomi Nakatani, Akichi Koyama [PS version])\ Captain of the Shinsengumi Zero Squad. He is a close friend of Washizuka, also of the Shinsengumi. Actually, in the first generation, he was already killed by Shikyō. The character appearing in the second generation is his sister Kaori impersonating him.\ In the PS version, as a hidden character, the player can use him as he was in life.\ Takamine Hibiki (Voice actor: Kyoko Hikami)\ Daughter of swordsmith Takamine Genzō. She uses Iai sword techniques. Repeatedly slashing opponents in CPU battles can change her personality. Additionally, Takamine's name also appears in the ending of Gantendo Genjuro in NeoGeo Battle Coliseum.\ Setsuna (Voice actor: Keiya Yamauchi)\ Messenger of Tokoyo. Nicknamed 'Life Hunter', he hates everything in both the present world and Tokoyo.\ Koryu (Voice actor: Yasushi Ishii)\ The boss of the second generation, guardian of Tokoyo. His true form is the previous generation's Azure Dragon Gai-se, who, under the control of Tokoyo's memories, blocks the player's progress.\ Disciple of the Shinmeiryuu School: Mitsuhime Kan'etsu\ ======================