Asuka (Life & Death)

Asuka (あすか, Asuka) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Life or Death.
Asuka is one of the main characters of the Senran Kagura series, and is a ninja that attends Hanzo Academy, also happening to be the granddaughter of a legendary ninja. Asuka is also the star student of Hanzo Academy, often being the leader of the clan during their battles against various villains.
Asuka is voiced by Felecia Angelle in the Western versions of Life or Death while Hitomi Harada reprises the role in the Japanese versions of the game. Both reprise the role from the Senran Kagura series.
==How to Unlock==
Asuka is available from the start of a new game and doesn't need to be unlocked.
==Moveset==
 	Name 	Description
Neutral Attack 	N/A 	Asuka swings her left blade forward, followed by the second swing from her right blade going towards herself. Asuka then follows up with a minor stab from her right blade and a heavy stab from her left blade.
Forward Tilt 	N/A 	Asuka deals a quick slash with her right blade, followed by an upwards slash with her left blade.
Up Tilt 	N/A 	Asuka performs an upwards kick with her right foot.
Down Tilt 	N/A 	Asuka performs a crouching kick with her right foot while holding her blade.
Dash Attack 	N/A 	Asuka performs a sliding kick with her foot. It is similar to her dash animation in the Senran Kagura games.
Forward Smash 	N/A 	Asuka holds both of her blades back before slashing both blades forward in a crossing manner.
Up Smash 	N/A 	Asuka holds both blades on each side of her before quickly swinging them upwards while yelling.
Down Smash 	N/A 	Asuka holds both blades at her side while facing forward, then swings them onto the ground to knock opponents away in an earthly tremor from both directions.
Neutral Aerial 	N/A 	Asuka performs a sex kick while holding her weapons.
Forward Aerial 	N/A 	Asuka performs a series of consecutive slashes while leaning forwards.
Back Aerial 	N/A 	Asuka quickly slashes behind herself.
Up Aerial 	N/A 	Asuka executes a quick spin kick while hanging her body upside down.
Down Aerial 	N/A 	Asuka performs a diving slash that "traps" her opponent, and sends them to the ground.
Grab 	N/A 	Asuka reaches out with her arm while holding the blades underneath her arms.
Pummel 	N/A 	Asuka knees the opponent in the shin with her legs.
Forward Throw 	N/A 	Asuka headbutts the opponent, followed by a slash from the blade that she was holding.
Back Throw 	N/A 	Asuka tosses the opponent aside, then follows up with a backward kick.
Up Throw 	N/A 	Asuka tosses the opponent upwards, followed by a twin slash from both blades.
Down Throw 	N/A 	Asuka slams the opponent down, then follows up with a buttslam with all her weight. Similar to Mario, Luigi, and Wario's down throw animations.
Neutral Special	Dual Slash 	Asuka sheathes both of her blades, slowly leans forward, then quickly brings them out and dashes forwards; slicing through any and all that is in her path. The move is chargeable, and the longer that it is charged, the longer that the dash attack will last.
Side Special 	Aerial Rave 	Asuka says "Here it comes!" while doing a quick upwards slash. If the opponent is hit, they will be launched into the air, and if the button is pressed again, Asuka will follow the opponent for another attack. Unlike the original version of the move in the Senran Kagura games, this attack can only be used once rather than twice.
Up Special 	Toad Summon 	Asuka makes a quick series of hand signs in an attempt to summon a large toad; which she is successful shortly afterward. Once summoned, she happily jumps on the toad's back. The toad will then ignore her commands and acts on its own by leaping into the air and diving into opponents while Asuka holds onto him. Asuka can easily jump on and off of the toad, similar to Wario and the Wario Bike. The move is considered very risky, mainly due to slow start-up and leaving Asuka vulnerable. The toad is able to run around freely and can attack opponents with his tongue, but its high jumps can lead to self-destructs if Asuka is riding on him, however, it can prove to be a risky recovery. The toad can be defeated if hit enough times, where it will disappear in a puff of smoke, much like it will when self-destructing. It can be used for at least one recovery, before either self-destructing or disappears after 7 seconds.
Down Special 	Hanzo-Style Storm Kick	Asuka jumps into the air with a short hop, while saying "This is the pride of Hanzo Academy!". While in the air, Asuka sheathes both of her blades, then sticks her leg out and spins around, creating a whirlwind to attack nearby opponents as she descends. The whirlwind can suck any opponents and objects nearby to attack them with furious slash attacks. The move can also be used in midair, similar to how it functions in the Senran Kagura series, except with the hop being absent, and Asuka simply saying, "Storm Kick!" Unlike the up-special, the move isn't considered a recovery move.
Final Smash 	Ultimate Asuka 	Asuka says, "Now I'm really going all out!", followed by crossing her blades with a serious look on her face. She then becomes engulfed in a rising pillar of green aura, with her hair down, and yelling to get the strength necessary for this ultimate technique. Asuka then dashes forward and begins to slash at the opponent with powerful strikes from her blades before finishing them in a cinematic fashion.
==Other Animations==
Animation 	Description 	Notes
On-Screen Appearance 	Asuka jumps onto the stage with her blades ready and fiercely faces her opponent before saying, "Let's Dance!". 	
Taunt 1 	Asuka briefly transforms into her academy gear before transforming back into her normal attire. 	
Taunt 2 	A chibi version of Asuka's toad appears beside her and begins happily croaking while Asuka laughs at her ninja animal before it disappears. 	
Taunt 3 	Asuka slashes her blades twice while saying, "Never underestimate me!" with a serious look while doing a few serious poses. 	
Star KO 	 	
Screen KO 	 	
Character Selection Screen	 	
Crowd Chant 	"Asuka, Asuka, Asuka! Asuka, Asuka, Asuka!" 	
Victory Pose 1 	Asuka jumps up and down while saying, "Yes, I did it!" before doing a V sign with her body leaning. Based on her victory animation from Senran Kagura Burst. 	
Victory Pose 2 	Kagura appears behind Asuka, while Asuka does a victorious pose with her blades crossed. Asuka then says, "Hanzo Academy will never lose to the likes of anyone!" 	
Victory Pose 3 	Asuka quickly transforms into her bikini form while saying "What's the matter? Were you distracted by my good moves?" with a smug grin. The victory pose is a reference to Frantic Mode from the Senran Kagura games.	
==Role in Classic Mode==
Like all other fighters, Asuka appears in Classic Mode. Asuka's Mini-Boss is unknown. 
===Asuka Ending===
==Role in The Kiss of Death==
==Alternate Costumes==
Image	Number	Color	Notes	Unlockable?
 	01 	 	 	Default
 	02 	 	 	Default
 	03 	 	 	Default
 	04 	 	 	Default
 	05 	 	 	Default
 	06 	 	 	Default
 	07 	 	 	Default
 	08 	 	 	Default
 	09 	 	 	Unlockable
 	10 	 	 	Unlockable
 	11 	 	 	Unlockable
 	12 	 	 	Unlockable
 	13 	 	 	Unlockable
 	14 	 	 	Unlockable
==Smash Taunts==
===Palutena's Guidance===
===Snake's Codecs===
==Fighter Spirits==
Asuka's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing Classic Mode. It is also available periodically for purchase in the shop for 500 coins. Unlocking Asuka in The Kiss of Death allows the player to preview the first spirit below in the Spirit List under the name "???". As a Fighter Spirit, it cannot be used in Spirit Battles and is purely aesthetic. Each Fighter Spirit has an alternate version that replaces them with their artwork in Life & Death.
File:Senran Kagura 2 Deep Crimson for Asuka.png
==Trivia==
Category:Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Life or Death