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HAOHMARU
HAOHMARU

WEAPON

Fugudoku (The Blowfish Blade)

DUEL LOCATION

Gairyu Isle (High noon)
FIGHTING STYLE
His own personal style
Voice actor
Masaki Usui
Haohmaru, having repulsed the surprise attack of a demon assassin, pays a visit on his old fencing teacher, Nicotine Caffeine. Hearing his story, Caffeine warns: "Avoid the evil ones!" But Haohmaru, hankering for battle, embarks on the path that will lead him to those who seek his soul.

NAKORURU
NAKORURU

WEAPON

Her treasured sword, Chichi-ushi (Father Bull)

DUEL LOCATION

Ezo (Summer)
FIGHTING STYLE
Dancing Sword Arts of the Shikanna-Kamui
Voice actor
Harumi Ikoma
As usual, Nakoruru spends her days conversing with Nature. But this day is different. Nature has gone silent. Nakoruru, surmising that the soul of Nature is being sucked into that of the Demon World, decides to embark on a journey to stop the further destruction of the environment.

HANZO HATTORI
HANZO HATTORI

WEAPON

Unnamed ninja sword

DUEL LOCATION

Dewa (Noon)
FIGHTING STYLE
Iga Style of Ninja Arts
Voice actor
Toshimitsu Arai
Hanzo has succeeded in recovering the body of his son, Shinzo. But his son's soul still wanders the environs of the Demon World. If he can defeat the one who rules that region, he will be able to free his son's imprisoned soul; so, Hanzo once again sets out to save his child.

GALFORD
GALFORD

WEAPON

Justice Blade

DUEL LOCATION

San Francisco (12:00PM)
FIGHTING STYLE
The Koga Ninja Arts & Ninja Arts of Galford
Voice actor
Kazuhiro Inage
Thinking the sudden upsurge in violent incidents taking place recently somewhat suspect, Galford investigates and ascertains that the Demon World is exerting its influence on humanity, driving them to evil. To end this at its source, he resolves to fight for justice along with his faithful sidekick Poppy.

WANFU
WANFU

WEAPON

Tenderizing Pillar of Stone

DUEL LOCATION

Xi'an (Iyou temple)
FIGHTING STYLE
The Shao Lin School of Spleen Slicing
Voice actor
Toshikazu Nishimura
Unable to find "true warriors," a prophet appears before the furious Wanfu and informs him of the existence of the "Seed of Destruction," which, in exchange for one's soul, can allows one to rule the world. If only this were his, Wanfu's hope of uniting China will no longer be a mere pipe dream, and he leaves his homeland to obtain it.

UKYO TACHIBANA
UKYO TACHIBANA

WEAPON

A nameless weapon of his own making

DUEL LOCATION

Gairyu Isle (Night)
FIGHTING STYLE
Shinmusou ittou Ryu
Voice actor
Eiji Yano
The Blossom of the Demon World Ukyo has obtained was not the "ultimate blossom" he sought. Ukyo, having heard of this "ultimate blossom" from an ancient scholar of Musashi-no-Kuni once again sets out for the Demon World to find this bud that blossoms at the heart of Hades.

KYOSHIRO SENRYO
KYOSHIRO SENRYO

WEAPON

"Caring Wife"

DUEL LOCATION

Edo (Kyoshiro Senbon Sakura)
FIGHTING STYLE
Dancing Battle Kabuki
Voice actor
Kazuhiro Inage
Kyoshiro has been accosted by his attendant who was possessed by demons. With his magnificent moves he conversely conquers the creature. "You foul freak. If you think you can take my soul, then give it your best shot."

GENAN SHIRANUI
GENAN SHIRANUI

WEAPON

Azami (his wife's name)

DUEL LOCATION

Kikokutoh (awaiting further details)
FIGHTING STYLE
The Way of the Evil Path
Voice actor
Eiji Yano
Genan, having toppled into the Demon World, is summoned by a being calling himself leader of the Demon World and given a proposition: "Become my servant, and be reborn." He takes him up on this offer, but Genan plots to one day slay his benefactor then rule the Demon World himself.

EARTHQUAKE
EARTHQUAKE

WEAPON

Fujiyama

DUEL LOCATION

Texas, somewhere along the Pacific Railroad
FIGHTING STYLE
Self-taught ninja arts
Voice actor
Masaki Usui
An evil being one day calls on Earthquake, who is busy engaged in his life of thievery. "Kill those I bid, and receive more gold than you can imagine." Earthquake nods in agreement as gold rains from the sky. "You got a deal. I'll kill him right away. Who's first?" Then he mutters as he grins demonically.
"I already know who's going to be last. Gaw, haw, haw, haw."

JUBEI YAGYU
JUBEI YAGYU

WEAPON

Protector of Yamato, Steel Tiger & Sukehiro

DUEL LOCATION

Deep in the Continent, Early Winter
FIGHTING STYLE
Modified Shadow Style of Yagyu
Voice actor
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Amakusa is dead, but beginning with the "Phantom Masayuki Yui" demons still wander the earth. The current shogun appoints Jubei to destroy the demons. But Jubei in turn finds himself the quarry of an evil that craves his soul.

CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE

WEAPON

La Roche

DUEL LOCATION

Versailles, Mars Drawing Room
FIGHTING STYLE
None
Voice actor
Harumi Ikoma
The painter of the picture of the battle with Amakusa, as if possessed by something, suddenly starts to produce a picture of a malformed being never before seen in this world. Charlotte surmises Ambrosia has a hand in this, so she sets out to settle things once and for all with the goddess.

GENJURO KIBAGAMI
GENJURO KIBAGAMI

WEAPON

The famous sword Baio-Doku (Poison of the Plum Nightengale)

DUEL LOCATION

Mikatagahara-Hazuki
FIGHTING STYLE
The Sword Arts of the Ancient Shadow
Voice actor
Kong Kuwata
Like Haohmaru, Genjuro was once a disciple of Nikochin but was told by Nikochin to leave his place because Kibagami's soul was so evil. He has held a grudge toward Nikochin and Haohmaru ever since, and has consequently become possessed by demons. Although he's their servant, he plans to turn his blade on them after he's got rid of all those he loathes.

CHAM CHAM
CHAM CHAM

WEAPON

Yok Mok Mook

DUEL LOCATION

The Marshes of Green Vale
FIGHTING STYLE
The Way of the N-Myawa
Voice actor
Reiko Chiba
Slain in his battle against the shogunate, Amakusa was resurrected through the power of the dark goddess Ambrosia. At that time, he seized Shinzo Hattori in the mountains of Dewa to serve as his physical vessel.

NEINHALT SIEGER
NEINHALT SIEGER

WEAPON

Krayfish Klaw

DUEL LOCATION

Kingdom of Prussia-Lair of the Knights of Steel
FIGHTING STYLE
The Way of the Red Lion & Mercenary Arts
Voice actor
Kong Kuwata
Sieger is the leader of the "Holy Order of the Red Lion Knights." Demons have been appearing in his homeland of late as well. The emperor, learning of attacks carried out by unknown assailants even in the castle walls that are said to be impenetrable, orders Neinhalt to annihilate the evil. But little does Sieger know that the target of these demons is he himself.

NICOTINE CAFFEINE
NICOTINE CAFFEINE

WEAPON

Unnamed

DUEL LOCATION

Hida-Koka-in
FIGHTING STYLE
Light and Dark Exorcism Arts of Togakushi
Voice actor
Atsushi Maeduka
Nicotine is the chief priest of Koka-in, a temple deep in the mountains of Hida, and the master swordsman who taught Haohmaru and Genjuro. A fierce warrior, he once sent many demons out of this world, but became a life-worshipping priest after a defeat to a certain evil one. Hearing his young disciple has been attacked by demons, he takes up his sword and travels to save him.

MIZUKI THE MARAUDING DEITY
MIZUKI THE MARAUDING DEITY

WEAPON

Sacred Tree Sprig of Mi-Goh

DUEL LOCATION

Fear Mountain-Advent of the Demon World
FIGHTING STYLE
Laws of the Chanting Evil Spirits
Voice actor
Harumi Ikoma
Along with the malice of Ambrosia, Mizuki is the source of the current disasters and awaits her foes at Fear Mountain. This child abandoned almost a millennium ago and consumed by hatred allied with Ambrosia then assimilated the exorcist Bizuki, who tried to save her, to assume her present form

DUEL JUDGE, "SLICK" SUKIHIRO
DUEL JUDGE, "SLICK" SUKIHIRO

WEAPON

None

DUEL LOCATION

The Himalayas-8848 meters above sea level
FIGHTING STYLE
???
Voice actor
during matches: Eiji Yano
during battles: Toshikazu Nishimura
This human enigma once battled alongside Nicotine against demons. Apparently he senses something evil behind the current rash of calamities, because he's preparing for battle.


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