Matrimelee/Anny

Anny Hamilton

Color

Introduction

Anny was invited to the Matrimelee tournament with the prize of getting engaged to the prince of a certain country. She didn't have any interest in getting involved until she later found out that Keith Wayne was invited to participate. When Anny found out about Keith's decision to participate she entered the tournament to stop Keith from winning in a brunt of jealousy.

Overview

Strengths

Weaknesses

Long A and B normals that are excellent poking tools. Decently fast 6.B overhead that can be canceled out of most moves. Ippatsu Ougi can combo from almost any normal. Swannie Crash is a rather large projectile with decent recovery frames. Excellent 9.C with extremely good range and hitbox. Can also easily cross-up. Stress Shot deals 50 permanent damage if landed. Rainbow Rise (C and Dash versions) can be followed up by an air grab in the corner for additional damage.

Low damage output without meter or counter hits. 2.CD and 5.CD have slow startup. No quick Anti-Airs. Limited Combo Potential. Anny Dynamic is punishable on hit. 6.B can be beaten out by faster moves. Stress Shot cannot be comboed into due to her roll start-up. Stress Shot can be easily escaped if jumped out of or if Anny is grabbed during her roll start-up. Her zoning pressure can easily be jumped over or rolled through. Photon Burst is high risk, low reward.

Strategy

You will need to be on your toes playing Anny. She's essentially a zoner with dangerous 6.B confirms. However, Anny is very limited in zoning, thanks to rolls and back dashes, so close range conditioning is your best option for any major damage. She can use her 236.A/C and 5.B, which is an amazingly long poke, to keep the opponent properly spaced. Photon burst, j.236.A/C is punishable at point-blank ranges but can be done at full-screen to bait approaches. However, be warned photon burst is highly punishable if the opponent rolls or does a super jump. It's important to not overdo your zoning so the opponent doesn't catch on. It is also very important to deny jump-ins with 2.CD, since you can reset an opponent back to neutral off of a punish confirm. If they do manage to get close, mix it up with her 6.B overhead. Anny's 6.B can link into 623.C and 46.A-13.C (level 2 super). If you can condition your opponent into blocking low and staying still thanks to the fear of a 6.A overhead; you can now use your 63214-63214.C (level 1 super) command grab to get some solid 50 permanent damage in. However, this isn't guaranteed and your opponent can jump and easily punish if they identify the command grab's start-up roll. If you manage to get cornered, do not use your projectiles or DP unless it's in a combo. You'll get punished a lot more easier. In the corner, you'll want to rely on your close-up options, like 6.B and Anny's long A/B normals, to get out.

Anny can play somewhat aggressively if the opponent allows it to happen or doesn't know how to deal with Anny. Anny's 9.C is an amazing button and can easily cross-up for a full combo. Anny's combo game is rather limited but isn't entirely grounded like some of the other characters. Her 3.A, 2.CD and 6.B can catch jumps from opponents trying to jump away and land a 623.C (heavy rainbow rise) afterward. If you somehow manage to corner someone as Anny, your combo game is dramatically increased thanks to 623.C (heavy rainbow rise) having a grab follow-up in the corner and instant overhead 8.C. But, it's rare to get someone cornered with Anny.

In Summary, play keep away, use your long A/B poke normals, use 6.B to mix the opponent up when they get close, condition them to crouch block to land your command grab super, and don't use projectiles point-blank.

Move List

Far Standing Normals

5.A	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 4 2 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Decent standing jab. Good for poking but 5.B is better.

5.B	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 10 5 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Anny's best poke normal. Also slightly slides Anny forward when active.

5.C	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 15 7 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Has the same range of 5.A but with slightly more start-up. Good for pokes.

5.D	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 18 9 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Very nice range with quick start-up frames for a D attack. Good for pokes.

Close Standing Normals

cl.5A	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 5 2 Self-Cancel Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Very quick jab that can naturally chain into 5.C. Key normal for Anny's BnB combos.

cl.5B	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 8 4 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. A quick knee that can be used to confirm into Swannie Crash and Rainbow Rise.

cl.5C First Hit First Hit Second Hit Second Hit	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 16 8 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Anny's main combo tool. Decent anti-air and start juggle combos.

cl.5D	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 15 7 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Has some start-up frames but when active, it's lower body invincible.

Crouching Normals

2.A	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 5 2 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Decent crouching jab. Does not cancel into itself and can only be comboed from 3.A. You'll use cl.5A or 5.A at this point.

2.B	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 8 4 Special Super Low - - - - - - Extremely quick low kick that can naturally chain into 5.D.

2.C	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 15 7 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Good, but short, crouching normal that is excellent when used in short combos.

2.D	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 18 9 Special Super Low - - - - - - Decently long sweep that slides forward slightly. Punishable on block point-blank.

Jumping Normals

8.A	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 5 2 Air Special High - - - - - - Extremely active but has little hitstun. Decent air to air but can get stuffed out by better air normals. Can cross-up.

8.B	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 10 5 Air Special High - - - - - - Anny's best jump normal. Good vertical range hitbox but has less hitstun than 8.C and 8.D. Can cross-up.

8.C	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 17 7 Air Special High - - - - - - Decent air normal that can be used for instant overheads.

8.D	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 15 7 Air Special High - - - - - - Has more horizontal range than 8.B but less vertical range.

7.C or 9.C	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 13 6 Air Special High - - - - - - Excellent jump button. It has excellent horizontal range and can be used in hyper hop combos. Can cross-up.

7.C or 9.D	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 15 8 Air Special High - - - - - - Extremely good air-to-air option but a sub-par jump-in. Can cross-up.

Dashing Normals

66.A or C	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 15 7 Special Super Mid - - - - - - The BIG Slap. Similar to 5.C but slides further. Great to confirm a dash enhanced 623.A/C.

66.B or D	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 24 12 Special Super Mid - - - - - - Same as 5.D but with some sliding and extra damage. Nice range for punishes.

Command Normals

3.A	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 16 8 Super Special Mid - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Mainly used to extend combos but can be used as a psuedo anti-air. However, it's difficult to use as an anti-air due to it's forward slide. Can combo into all specials excluding photon burst.

6.B First Kick First Kick Second Kick Second Kick	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 15 7 Special Super High - - - - - - Air Unblockable. Decently quick overhead that can be used to extend combos. Essential tool for Anny's offensive game, both to mix up and extend combos. Can lead to different combo enders from midscreen based on if one or two hits connect.

Special Moves

Swannie Crash 236.A/C	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 16 8 N/A Mid - - - - - - Decently fast projectile that has two versions. 236.B comes out horizontally. 236.D starts horizontally but travels up into the corner.

Rainbow Rise 623.P The hitbox follows the rainbow. The hitbox follows the rainbow.

Version Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 623 A 23 12 N/A Mid - - - - - - 2 hits. Beats out most jump-ins but can trade with better priority normals. 623 C 23 12 N/A Mid - - - - - - Same damage as A version but better vertical range and slightly slower startup. Can be followed up with an air grab in the corner. Dashing 623 P 28 14 N/A Mid - - - - - - It's best to only use this during combos due to it's large recovery. Can be followed up with an air grab in the corner.

Anny Dynamic [D] (X second hold)

Version Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv [D] (2 second hold) 18 9 - High - - - - -12 - Must hold D for 2 in game seconds then release for the special to come out and launch the kick. Punishable both on block and on hit, so it should be avoided entirely. Can be used as a combo ender if you want to style. Safest from max range, but it's still punishable. [D] (4 second hold) 25 12 - High - - - - -9 - If you hold D for more than 4 seconds Anny will release a boosted version of the move, doing more damage. Punishable both on block and on hit. Slightly safer than the 2 second version, but it's still -9 on hit. Can be used as a combo ender if you want to style. Safest from max range, but it's still punishable. [D] (15 second hold) 35 18 - High - - - - - - If you hold D for more than 15 seconds Anny will release an even more boosted version of the move, doing the most damage. Safe on hit since it causes knockdown. Can be used as a combo ender if you want to style, but good luck actually holding D for 15 seconds.

Photon Burst J.236.A/C	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 16 8 - Mid - - - - - - Anny will throw an energy ball to the ground, despite the appearances this move is NOT an overhead. Has landing recovery frames no matter the jump height. Cannot be comboed into. J.236.A will throw the projectile close to Anny J.236.C will aim to the corner.

Super Moves

Stress Shot 63214~63214 C Cosmic Throw Cosmic Throw	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 50 50 N/A Grab - - - - - - Anny will roll forward before grabbing the opponent. Has some start-up invincibility but can be grabbed like a normal roll. Cannot be comboed into.

Ippatsu Ougi 46A-13.C Angel Breath Angel Breath on hit on hit	Total Damage Permanent Damage Cancel Guard Gauge Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv 70 35 N/A Unblockable - - - - - - Possibly the coolest super in the game. Excellent to end combos with but can be very tricky to land if you're not used to the motion. You can hold A to make it easier to input.

Combos

Combo	Total Damage	Permanent Damage	Notes
Basic Combos
9.C >> 5.A > 5.A > C xx 236.C	34	17
9.C >> 5.A > 5.A > C xx 623.C	30	15	623.C can be followed up with an air throw in the corner for an additional 10 damage.
9.C >> cl.5C (1 hit) > 3.A xx 236.C	37	18
9.C >> cl.5C (1 hit) > 3.A xx 623.C	34	17	623.C can be followed up with an air throw in the corner for an additional 10 damage.
9.C >> 2.A > 3.A xx 623.C	34	17	623.C can be followed up with an air throw in the corner for an additional 10 damage.
9.C >> 2.B > D xx 236.C	37	18
9.C >> 5.A > 5.A > C xx 46.A-13.C	69	34	Requires 2 Stress Meter.
Intermediate Combos
9.D >> 2.CD (1 hit) > 6.B (2 hits) xx 623.C	42	21	623.C can be followed up with an air throw in the corner for an additional 10 damage.
9.D >> 2.CD (1 hit) > 6.B (2 hits) xx 46.A-13.C	77	38	Requires 2 Stress Meter.
[D] 9.C >. cl.5C (1 hit) > 3.A xx ]D[	38	19	Hold D for 2 seconds. Punishable on hit.
[D] 9.C >. cl.5C (1 hit) > 3.A xx ]D[	42	21	Hold D for 4 seconds.
[D] 9.C >> 5.A > 5.A > C xx ]D[	34	17	Hold D for 2 seconds. Punishable on hit.
[D] 9.C >> 5.A > 5.A > C xx ]D[	38	19	Hold D for more than 4 seconds.
Advanced Combos
(Cross-up) 9.C >> 5.A ~> 2.B > D xx 236.C	38	19	5.A ~> 2.B is a P-Link.
9.C >> 5.A ~> 2.B > 3.A xx 236.C	41	20	5.A ~> 2.B is a P-Link.
9.C >> 5.A ~> 2.B xx 623.C	36	18	5.A ~> 2.B is a P-Link. 623.C can be followed up with an air throw in the corner for an additional 10 damage.
9.C >> 5.A ~> 2.B > 3.A xx 46.A-13.C	74	37	5.A ~> 2.B is a P-Link. Requires 2 Stress Meter.
9.C >> 66.P xx 623.P	47	23	623.P can be followed up with an air throw in the corner for an additional 10 damage.