Akihiko Sanada/Quotes

## Character Introduction

* *My muscles roar as they break their limits! Our fists shall collide! And there's the gong!*

## Battle Quotes

* "What's the matter? I'm right here." (Idle)
* "One down!" (6k damage)
* "Give it all you got!" (8k damage)
* "Too much to handle?" (10k damage)
* "One! Two!" (Reversal Action)
* "Double Upper!" (Reversal Action)
* "Uppercut!" (Reversal Action)
* "What?" (Grab fail)
* "Back off!" (Throw Escape)
* "That's holding!" (Throw Escape)
* "Next time!" (Escaped Throw)
* "Go!" (5B Kill Rush)
* "Rush!" (5B Kill Rush)
* "Boomerang!" (Cyclone Follow Ups)
* "Sonic!" (Cyclone Follow Ups)
* "Don't you move! Ready for the knockout punch?" (Maziodyne 214BC)
* "My fists are ready!" (Partner Switch)
* "Entering the ring!" (Partner Switch)
* "No way..." (Defeated)
* "I am not K.O.ed yet!" (When partner is down)
* "We're just getting started!" (When partner is down)
* "I guess that's it." (Time Up)
* "Damn! Saved by the bell." (Time Up)
* "You better not hold back!" (Resonance Blaze)
* "Breaking my limits!" (Resonance Blaze)

## Assist Quotes

* "Keep it up!" (any partner skill character)
* "Help me out!" (any partner skill character)
* "Narukami!" (when calling Yu Narukami for a partner skill)
* "Take them down!" (when calling Yu Narukami, Yosuke Hanamura, Kanji Tatsumi and Naoto Shirogane for a partner skill)
* "Hanamura!" (when calling Yosuke Hanamura for a partner skill)
* "Satonaka!" (when calling Chie Satonaka for a partner skill)
* "Go get'em!" (when calling Chie Satonaka for a partner skill)
* "Amagi!" (when calling Yukiko Amagi for a partner skill)
* "Your up!" (when calling Yukiko Amagi for a partner skill)
* "Kanji!" (when calling Kanji Tatsumi for a partner skill)
* "Teddie-Teddie!" (when calling Teddie for a partner skill)
* "You and me, Teddie-Teddie!" (when calling Teddie for a partner skill)
* "Shirogane!" (when calling Naoto Shirogane for a partner skill)
* "Mitsuru!" (when calling Mitsuru Kirijo for a partner skill)
* "You ready, Mitsuru?" (when calling Mitsuru Kirijo for a partner skill)
* "Aegis!" (when calling Aegis for a partner skill)
* "Finish'em!" (when calling Aegis for a partner skill)
* "Elizabeth!" (when calling Elizabeth for a partner skill)
* "Tear'em up!" (when calling Elizabeth for a partner skill)
* "Labrys!" (when calling Labrys for a partner skill)
* "Counting on ya!" (when calling Labrys for a partner skill)
* "Adachi!" (when calling Tohru Adachi for a partner skill)
* "Show me what you got!" (when calling Tohru Adachi for a partner skill)

## Pre-Battle Interactions

### ***BlazBlue***

Iron Tager

Akihiko: *The battle is determined by the quality and mass of a team's muscles. These guys don't stand a chance.*
Tager: *Is that some sort of tactical calculation?*
Hakumen

Hakumen: *My justice will not falter, no matter how many foes stand against me.*
Akihiko: *Interesting. Then I'll lend my strength to your cause.*
Makoto Nanaya

Akihiko: *Ha, my muscles are aching for some training tonight.*
Makoto: *You're always so stoic...*
Azrael

Akihiko: *Looks like your muscles were trained in battle. Not bad!*
Azrael: *I don't give a damn, I'm just here to eat.*
Yuki Terumi (Takehaya Susano'o)

Akihiko: *You're going down for the ten count.*
Terumi (Susano'o): *Ten? This will be over in the blink of an eye.*
### ***Persona 4 Arena***

Chie Satonaka

Chie: *I'm really pumped to be able to fight alongside you, Master. Let's go!*
Akihiko: *Heh, me too, Satonaka. Let's see how your training's been going.*
Mitsuru Kirijo

Akihiko: *Mitsuru, you know what we have to do...*
Mitsuru: *Yeah, it's time we demonstrate our resolve.*
Aegis

Akihiko: *Aegis, your technique hasn't slipped a bit.*
Aegis: *Of course. I'm doing great.*
Akihiko: *Then we'll have no problem.*
### ***Under Night In-Birth***

Waldstein

Akihiko: *Heh, your muscles were clearly honed in combat.*
Waldstein: *You can tell, can you? Interesting.*
Carmine Prime

Carmine: *Think all this muscle stuff's making you crazy?*
Akihiko: *Nothing crazy about it. I'll show you why in battle.*
Mika Returna

Mika: *My burning chest sets my heart ablaze!*
Akihiko: *My muscles roar past their limits!*
Both: *Our fists shall collide!*
Akihiko: *And there's the gong!*
### ***RWBY***

Yang Xiao Long

Yang: *Akihiko, that look really works for you.*
Akihiko: *Oh, you think? I only chose it because it's easy to move in.*
### ***Arcana Heart***

Heart Aino

Heart: *All you need is love, courage, and hope!*
Akihiko: *And I've got all that in my fists!*
### ***Akatsuki En-Eins***

Akatsuki

Akatsuki: *Whether it be a sea of blades or a hail of bullets!*
Akihiko: *No obstacle can stand in our way!*
### ***Generic***

* "Alright, I'll train with you."
* "Warm-ups are over. Let's go!"
* "Don't burn out on me... Let's keep this fight HOT!"
* "Think you can take a punch from THESE fists?"
* "I'm in this fight, too... No turning back!"
* "Once this battle's over, I'll buy you a bowl at Umiushi."
* "...Yeah, I could use a little exercise. Bring it on."
* "Let's do this. Show me everything you've got."

## Victory Interactions

### ***BlazBlue***

Iron Tager

Tager: *You've got potential, but you overestimate your abilities.*
Akihiko: *Victory only comes to those who train.*
Hakumen

Akihiko: *You're lacking in every regard. Drink some protein and get training.*
Hakumen: *Weakling. Know the limits of your strength.*
Makoto Nanaya

Makoto: *Ha! We're on a roll!*
Akihiko: *Yeah! I'm all fired up and feeling good!*
Azrael

Akihiko: *Two great strengths coming together! That was a satisfying fight!*
Azrael: *Didn't come close to my main dish, though.*
Yuki Terumi (Takehaya Susano'o)

Terumi (Susano'o): *This is your end.*
Akihiko: *But I'll accept a rematch anytime.*
### ***Persona 4 Arena***

Chie Satonaka

Akihiko: *The requirements for victory are obvious!*
Chie: *Training and effort. Right, Master?*
Akihiko: *Yeah. And protein!*
Mitsuru Kirijo

Mitsuru: *Your training seems to paid off, Akihiko.*
Akihiko: *I can't stay in one place forever. Neither can you, Mitsuru.*
Aegis

Akihiko: *Was I able to show you what I've accomplished?*
Aegis: *Indeed. I'll have to work to keep up!*
### ***Under Night In-Birth***

Waldstein

Akihiko: *Is that it? I'm not even close to 100%!*
Waldstein: *Indeed. This is a mere shadow of our power.*
Carmine Prime

Carmine: *Sleeping time already?*
Akihiko: *Ten count! That's a win for me!*
Mika Returna

Akihiko: *Huf... Nice fight!*
Mika: *Right back at ya...!*
### ***RWBY***

Yang Xiao Long

Akihiko: *What can you trust if not your fists?*
Yang: *My teammates.*
Akihiko: *Haha! That's right. Same here!*
### ***Arcana Heart***

Heart Aino

Akihiko: *Whew... That was the best I could muster.*
Heart: *And all thanks to love!*
### ***Akatsuki En-Eins***

Akatsuki

Akatsuki: *Go back to bootcamp, rookie.*
Akihiko: *Train up and challenge us again.*
### ***Generic***

* "Really? I just got warmed up, too..."
* "Hm... Can't even last one round, huh? Too bad."
* "That was a great match. Let's do this again in a proper ring."
* "Sorry about that... "Holding back" isn't really my thing."
* "Won by decision." (Win by Time Up)
* "A win's a win." (Win by Time Up)
* "Next match, let's see which of us beats their opponent faster." (with a different partner)
* "Something wrong? You're out of breath... I think you could use more training." (with a different partner)

## Victory Screen Interactions

### ***BlazBlue***

Iron Tager

Akihiko: *A good battle like that deserves a good celebration! A toast, with the finest ale-- or, maybe the finest beef bowls!*
Tager: *Very well. But if you wouldn't mind, please pour me a glass of natural oil.*
Hakumen

Hakumen: *There is no meaning to justice without power. If you have something to protect, words are useless. Pick up your sword and take action.*
Akihiko: *The time you spend training will never betray you. If you get lonely training alone, how about a partner?*
Makoto Nanaya

Akihiko: *Good, but it's not enough. I need more! My muscles still haven't been pushed to their limit!*
Makoto: *Uh oh, his weirdo switch has been flipped... There's no stopping him now...*
Azrael

Akihiko: *My muscles are twitching... That must mean they still have room to grow. It's too early for protein now, so this calls for more training!*
Azrael: *Good, I like that fighting spirit of yours... Very well! I'll take you on!*
Yuki Terumi (Takehaya Susano'o)

Akihiko: *Power's not about winning or losing. It's all about having a challenger's mentality. I don't care whether you're a god or not, just stop talking trash.*
Terumi (Susano'o): *You speak out of turn, human filth. You desire a challenge? The face the greatest this world has to offer: God's judgment!*
### ***Persona 4 Arena***

Chie Satonaka

Akihiko: *Nice kick. You stuck to your training, and it shows. Next up, I'll show you the best protein powders for woman. They're really good, too.*
Chie: *Thank you, Master! I hope they come in meat flavor!*
Mitsuru Kirijo

Akihiko: *Heh. Guess we're fighting together again.*
Mitsuru: *Whatever I'm with you, I feel driven to reach greater heights... I guess the word "rivals" suits us well.*
Aegis

Akihiko: *Your body will never betray you. Your body was telling me that you've got the potential to become much stronger.*
Aegis: *So the body really speaks? Impressive, Sanada-san. I could not hear it.*
### ***Under Night In-Birth***

Waldstein

Waldstein: *This battle was truly thrilling! I am grateful to have met a warrior such as you.*
Akihiko: *Heh. Well, we both share the desire to be our best, after all. Can't wait to train with you again.*
Carmine Prime

Akihiko: *Your mind slips because you're thinking about so many unnecessary things. With the proper training, you'd be able to cut down on the internal chatter. I can teach you, what do you say?*
Carmine: *Gaaah, shut up! Just shut up! What the hell do you know!? Get the hell out of my sight. You don't know anything about me...*
Mika Returna

Mika: *Total victory! ♪ C'mon, let's run toward the sunset!*
Akihiko: *Sure, I could use a jog! And once we're done, let's celebrate with some protein shakes.*
### ***RWBY***

Yang Xiao Long

Yang: *I guess that was kind of fun. But it's not a game, so I can't afford to give anything less than my all.*
Akihiko: *Looks to me like you really do value your training. It shows in battle, too. Your reads were really sharp.*
### ***Arcana Heart***

Heart Aino

Akihiko: *I'm still not there yet... I know I can push myself farther. I haven't yet reached the strength I'm looking for!*
Heart: *So your love takes the shape of training? That's so awesome!*
### ***Akatsuki En-Eins***

Akatsuki

Akihiko: *How 'bout it, Akatsuki? You up for a match with me? My fists are callin' out for another fight!*
Akatsuki: *I'd step into the ring... But do you mind if I refuel first?*
### ***Generic***

* "This won't do at all... You don't have the training or the muscles. Do some squats and come back!"
* "Heh... You've really improved. I can't wait to fight you again."
* "We just barely won. Guess I still need more training. How 'bout we train together?"
* "Hm!? This fight just gave me a great idea for a new workout! I've gotta get going. Adios!"
* "Now that's the kind of fight that gets your blood going! This is gonna make me even stronger. Nice job."