JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R/Kosaku Kawajiri

Overview

Strategy

Combos

Matchups

Resources

Introduction

Yoshikage Kira, the main antagonist of the fourth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Diamond is Unbreakable, assumes the identity of the man named Kosaku Kawajiri with the goal of concealing his own and thus preserve his quiet lifestyle. Kosaku, while having Killer Queen just like Yoshikage Kira, is a very different character despite the similarities. Kosaku is a sluggish powerhouse capable of dealing some of the highest damage in the game, with a strong emphasis on guard crushing his opponents into explosive combos. With his strong normals and specials, his neutral game can be quite the threat, as he forces the opponent to play around his tools to not risk getting guard crushed. Both Stand-Off and Stand-On give him a toolbox of options to work with, Stand-On being the scarier one of the two as this is where his guard crushes will usually be coming from. With all of this together, Kosaku is one of the most terrifying characters in ASBR, as you will be blown to smithereens for making even the smallest mistake against him.

• Only one bomb at a time: If bomb-related specials are used in succession, the previous bomb will be nullified, leaving Kosaku capable of having only one bomb out at any given time.
• Air Bomb Cushion: Kosaku is the only character in the game with the ability to pushblock. While he is limited to performing it in Stand-On only (and for the cost of 0.5 bars), it is a powerful defensive tool when used at the right time.

Playstyle

Kosaku Kawajiri is a Stand character that boasts explosive damage and devastating guard gauge pressure.
Pros	Cons
Catastrophic Damage: Kosaku boasts some of the highest damage in the game, being able to pump out 500+ damage combos with very few resources. Guard Gauge Destroyer: Kosaku also has some of the highest guard damage in the game, making blocking against him a massive risk as his air bubbles will melt through your guard gauge. Battery: Kosaku is able to build meter very well and he isn't very costly when it comes to spending his meter, making meter a luxury to him. Self-Reliant: Kosaku is incredibly self-sufficient: he does not need to worry too much about assist choice and his kit provides him with a ton of utility for a variety of situations in neutral and/or in pressure. Potent Defense: Kosaku has a defensive option unique to him, that being a pushblock while in Stand-On. His HHA and GHA are both great at catching jump-ins, the latter of which also heals him on hit.	Meterless Anti-Airs: Kosaku lacks any real meterless anti-airs, making jump-ins against him rather effective as HHA and GHA can always be baited. Self-Damage: Kosaku's explosions can damage and kill him, making using certain moves at specific ranges or performing certain routes at low health very risky. Lack of Anti-Zoning: Kosaku struggles to deal with zoning due to his sluggish movement speed and bubbles not being very spammable due to his bomb limit.

Stats

Style	Health	Low Health Mode	Hashtag(s)
Stand	900	Rumble	#ASBR_KOS #ASBR_KAW

Move List

Stand Off

Normal Moves

5L

5L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 15 Mid - - - - - Kosaku performs a jab outwards. Standard jab, good at stopping dash jumps.

5M

5M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 23 Mid - - - - - Kosaku performs a gut punch. Moves Kosaku forward. Good range for pokes and counter-pokes.

5H

5H File:JJASBR Kosaku 5H.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 10, 20 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen performs two stabs with his hands. The first hit can be cancelled into specials and crumples on hit. Good range for counter-pokes and confirms.

2L

2L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 14 Low - - - - - Kosaku performs a crouching jab. Standard jab. Can chain into itself 3 times.

2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 23 Low - - - - - Kosaku performs a crouching variation of 5M. Moves Kosaku forward. Good range for pokes and counter-pokes.

2H

2H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 34 Low - - - - - Killer Queen performs a sweeping kick. Provides hard knockdown. Good range for pokes.

JL

j.L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 18 Overhead - - - - - Kosaku performs an attack with both knees. Good for air-to-airs.

JM

j.M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 28 Overhead - - - - - Kosaku performs a kick downwards. Good for jump-ins and combo filler.

JH

j.H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 40 Overhead - - - - - Killer Queen performs a stab downwards. Good for jump-ins and combo filler.

Special Moves

236X

I have to fight on! 236L/M/H	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 4*5, 30 Mid - - - - - Medium 5*5, 30 Mid - - - - - Heavy 6*5, 30 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen performs a barrage of punches Different versions deal different amounts of damage

214X

Impact Ignition Bomb 214L/M/H L version L version M version M version H version H version

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light - - - - - - - Stray Cat launches an air bubble from inside Killer Queen that is turned into a manually detonated bomb Must be detonated manually by 623X Pressing 2 buttons at the same time while the bubble is out will change its trajectory, tracking towards the opponent while decreasing its size and damage L version fires the bubble straight forward Medium - - - - - - - M version fires the bubble at a 45 degree angle upwards Heavy - - - - - - - H version fires the bubble almost directly upwards

22X

This stone is a bomb! 22L/M/H

Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 60, 80 Mid - - - - - Medium 60, 80 Mid - - - - - Heavy 60, 80 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen places a stone that he has turned into a bomb onto the ground, becoming a trap that detonates on hit Different versions place the stone at different distances, increasing in distance based on the strength of button pressed Can be detonated manually by 623X

623X

Ignition 623L/M/H while a bomb is active	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 60, 80 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen detonates the current bomb All versions do the same thing

Stand On

Normal Moves

Stand 5L

5L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 14 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen performs a jab Standard jab, good for stopping dash jumps

Stand 5M

5M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 23 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen performs a hook Good range for pokes and counter-pokes

Stand 5H

5H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 12, 40 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen performs a stab twice with one hand Unlike the Stand Off variant, the first hit can not be cancelled Good range for pokes

Stand 2L

2L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 13 Low - - - - - Killer Queen performs a crouching jab Standard jab Can chain into itself 3 times

Stand 2M

2M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 21 Low - - - - - Killer Queen performs a crouching stab Good range for pokes and counter-pokes

Stand 2H

2H	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 34 Low - - - - - Killer Queen performs a sweeping kick Provides hard knockdown Good range for pokes

Stand 3M

3M I'll crush you!	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 35 Overhead - - - - - Killer Queen stomps down on the opponent Can OTG Launches on hit

Stand JL

j.L	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 17 Overhead - - - - - Killer Queen performs a jab downwards Stubby aerial, good for air-to-airs

Stand JM

j.M	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 26 Overhead - - - - - Killer Queen performs a kick downwards Good for jump-ins

Stand JH

j.H File:JJASBR Kosaku Stand Jump H.png	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 15, 30 Overhead - - - - - Killer Queen performs a double stab downwards with both hands Good for jump-ins

Special Moves

Stand 236X

The First Bomb 236L/M/H	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 20 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen performs an overhead chop, turning the opponent into a bomb to detonate Stand-Rush Compatible This variant keeps Killer Queen near Kira Medium 20 Mid - - - - - This variant moves Killer Queen further Heavy 20 Mid - - - - - This variant moves Killer Queen the furthest

Stand 214X

Contact Bomb 214L/M/H	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Light 40, 80 Mid - - - - - Medium 40, 80 - - - - - - Heavy 40, 80 - - - - - - Stray Cat launches an air bubble from inside Killer Queen that is turned into a contact detonated bomb Different versions launch at different speeds, increasing with the strength of the button pressed Can be manually detonated by 623X

Stand 623X

Ignition 623L/M/H while a bomb is active	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 60, 80 Mid - - - - - Killer Queen detonates the current bomb All versions do the same thing

System Mechanics

Throw

Throw Can I ask your name? 5/4 + Any Two Attack Buttons	Version Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. Forward 120 Throw - - - - - Kosaku grabs the opponent before blowing them up. Forward Throw leaves the opponent far away. Back 120 Throw - - - - - Back Throw leaves the opponent closer to Kosaku.

Assist

Assist Contact Bomb	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - Mid - - - - - Assault Assist Stocks: 2 Reversal Assist Stocks: 1 Based on s.214X

Stand On

Stand On/Off 5S Stand On Stand On Stand Off Stand Off	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. - - - - - - - Summons Killer Queen, altering Kosaku's moveset and abilities.

Guard 6X

Air Bomb Cushion 6+Any two attack buttons while guarding	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 0 Mid - - - - - Stray Cat creates an air bubble that pushes the opponent away from Kosaku Only available in Stand On. Requires 0.5 HH Gauge. Staggers the opponent on hit

Heart Heat Attack

Stray Cat's protecting me now! 236 + Any Two Attack Buttons	Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 220 (60+160) - - - - - - Stray Cat creates an air bubble on top of Killer Queen that, when hit, launches the opponent back before launching another bubble that Killer Queen detonates as a bomb A counter Hits do not combo during the animation, but it can not be escaped

Great Heat Attack

Bites The Dust 236L+M+H And another one gone And another one gone

Damage Guard Startup Active Recovery Block Adv. Hit Adv. 378 (18+360) Unblockable 1(40)1 - 90 - 0 Kosaku pushes Hayato, the son of Kira's stolen identity, towards the opponent. When he bumps into them, Killer Queen comes out from within his eye and travels into the opponent's own eye, detonating them from inside and rewinding time to the beginning of the match, healing Kosaku a bit while the opponent remains damaged. Kosaku's health regenerates based on the level of the GHA Hayato, despite trying to run away from Kosaku, does not run very far or very fast