Jingi Storm: The Arcade/Giichi

Giichi
Full name	Giichi Nishioka
Health	364
Play-style	Grappler
Weight	Super Heavyweight (11/12)

Introduction

Giichi is the quintessential grappler of Jingi Storm, having the largest list of command throws in the game, some better than others. Throws being exceptionally hard to break in this game makes Giichi one of the most powerful characters in the game, able to melt healthbars off one command grab.

However, Giichi also has the smallest list of regular attacks out of any character. This isn't necessarily a bad thing though, Giichi's movelist is small and purposeful, encouraging players to utilize his full moveset. He has a small but great list of moves/strings capable of keeping opponents juggled for a long time, along with great okizeme tools and jump-ins.

A key weakness with Giichi is his inability to deal with overwhelming offense. Lots of his moves are too slow to break out of pressure, requiring hard reads, well-placed atemis and solid defense to survive.

Playstyle

Giichi Nishioka is a grappler with explosive damage and damaging command throws.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Huge damage: Giichi has insane damage off of juggles, 3P can low-profile some lows and get nasty counterhit launches. PK, PPK, 66PK, and 3P are his bread and butter juggle tools. Similarly to Arashi, he can melt health bars with one launcher. Best throws in the game: Giichi has access to the widest array of throws out of the entire cast. HCB P+G sets up for a juggle on all characters, 66 P+G, 9 P+G, and 1P P+G followup all grab standing and crouching opponents, and 623124 P+G ends the round if your opponent decides to crouch. High weight and health: Giichi is difficult to juggle, as he is 2nd heaviest in the game, under Paolo. He also has the most health points, tied with Paolo. Health and weight are two important attributes to have in this game, due to juggles being so strong. Good jump-ins: Air 3P is a green guard break that gives a guaranteed untechable 623124 P+G on hit. Air P+K has a huge hitbox, breaks neutral guard, and has guaranteed followups.

Limited moveset: Giichi's moveset is the smallest in the game, and as such he can be very predictable. He has very few strings, with most of their enders being easy to reverse. Easy to lock down: Giichi's fastest moves are pretty slow in comparison to others, so it can be difficult to escape pressure.

Attacks

PPK

Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block P - - - - - - - - Slower than most jabs. Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block PP - - - - - - - - Two-hit combo, hits mid. Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block PPK - - - - - - - - Green guard break ender, does not combo into itself. Be careful if they start reversing this last hit.

Dotsuki Kick PK	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block PK - - - - - - - - Decently fast string that combos into itself, decent damage and pushback, and very good for juggle combos.

Three-Stage Punch P6PP Normal Normal 3p+g variation 3p+g variation

Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block P - - - - - - - - 1st hit of P6PP Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block P6P - - - - - - - - 2nd hit of P6PP Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block P6PP - - - - - - - - One of Giichi's fastest strings, all hits combo into eachother. Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block P6PP P+G - - - - - - - - Difficult to escape throw follow-up, you must duck it. Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block P6PP 3P+G - - - - - - - - Use this if they're ducking the P+G.

66PK	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 66P - - - - - - - - Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 66PK - - - - - - - -

Reverse Chop 4P	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 4P - - - - high yellow - - Brutal counterhit, yellow guard break, leaves Giichi really plus on block and hit. Is a little slow to come out, and can be ducked.

3PP	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 3P - - - - - - - - One of the best launchers in the game. Effectively ends the round off a counter-hit if you can guess when or if they air parry. Can sometimes evade highs, and is really good in juggles. Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 3PP - - - - mid yellow - - Good guard break, and a combo ender.

1P	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 1P - - - - - - - - Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 1P P+G - - - - - - - - This follow-up grab is the same as P6PP strings one, but the opponent has more room to escape.

9P	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 9P - - - - - - - - Yellow guard break which juggles on hit, otherwise identical uses to 9P+G.

Sidestep P	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Sidestep P - - - - - - - -

Running P	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Running P - - - - - - - -

K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block K - - - - - - - -

66K K variation K variation P variation P variation	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 66K - - - - - - - - Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 66KP - - - - - - - - Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 66KK - - - - - - - -

Dropkick 236K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 236K - - - - - - - - Big damage on counterhit, otherwise outclassed by K+G as a red guard break. Impossible to follow up on after a guard break.

3K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 3K - - - - - - - - Really great poke, hits mid and launches on counterhit. Also decent in juggles, gives similar vertical distance to 3P but more horizontal distance added, and more recovery.

Trampling 1KKK Normal Normal P+G variation P+G variation

Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 1K - - - - - - - - First hit of 1kkk Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 1KK - - - - - - - - 2nd hit, combos from the 1st hit. Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 1KKK - - - - - - - - Third hit does not combo, easily reversed. A smart opponent will choose not to crouchblock this last hit, as it leaves them open to P+G followup. Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 1KK P+G - - - - - - - - Pretty slow and reactable, really only use this if they're choosing to block 1KKK, and don't know how to reversal last hit.

Hyakkan Otoshi 9K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 9K - - - - - - - - Really good move for hitting opponents on the ground, can be frustrating to deal with. Is beaten with a side roll.

Sidestep K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Sidestep K - - - - - - - - Similar to other sidestep k's, but is a green guard break. Powerful counterhit tool.

Running K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Running K - - - - - - - - A running yellow guard break, allows for follow-ups when guard is broken.

6P+K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 6P+K - - - - Mid Yellow - - Decently fast, mid-hitting yellow guard break. 3P isn't a possible followup due to pushback, so it isn't as rewarding as other guard breaks.

3P+K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 3P+K - - - - - - - - Pretty fast, useful for catching your opponent by surprise.

K+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block K+G - - - - - - - - Amazing red guard break with great follow-ups, leaves the user very plus. One of the fastest red guard breaks in the game, and a very important move to use.

Crouching Attacks

Crouching KK	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Crouching K - - - - Low N/A - - One of Giichi's staple pokes, very fast and deceptively long range. Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Crouching KK - - - - High N/A - - Does not combo from crouching k, a sharp player can duck or reverse this.

Aerial Attacks

Air 2P	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Air 2P - - - - - - - - Useless

Bomb Drop Air 3P	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Air 3P - - - - - - - - Gives a unique on-hit animation, which allows 623124 to combo from it. Landing this move once will end the round.

Torso Drop Air P+K	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Air P+K - - - - - - - - Really good jump-in, combos into 3P on hit and guard break, and has a generous hitbox.

Throws

Brain Crusher P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block P+G - - - - - - - -

3P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 3P+G - - - - - - - - Use this if you're not good enough at 623124

Ass Crushing Back P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Back P+G - - - - - - - -

Back-to-back P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Back-to-back P+G - - - - - - - -

Click Lariat 66P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 66P+G - - - - - - - - Deals damage on par with 63214, and leaves the opponent right next to you. This could be useful for setting up into a 623124 if they wakeup with an attack.

44P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 44P+G - - - - - - - - Grabs crouchers, doesn't deal much damage.

9P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 9P+G - - - - - - - - Very good for tech chases and oki. This dodges wakeup p since Giichi jumps far in the air, and is unavoidable if done to catch a back roll.

63214P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 63214P+G - - - - - - - - Giichi's main command grab, sets up for 3PP against heavyweights, and larger combos against lightweights. Does not grab crouchers.

41236P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 41236P+G - - - - - - - - Deals slightly more damage than 63214, and looks cooler too. Use this against characters you cant reliably juggle with 63214, or if you want to create distance.

623124P+G

Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 623124P+G - - - - - - - - This is the most powerful throw in the game, dealing massive damage on hit. It can only grab crouchers, or against wakeup p/k. After the throw, the opponent bounces on the ground when landing, similar to a whiffed air parry, giving opportunities for strong juggles. It's recommended to start your juggle follow-up there rather than before they land.

Running P+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block Running P+G - - - - - - - -

Super Attacks

124646P+K+G	Input Damage Startup Active Recovery Guard Break On Hit On Block 124646P+K+G - - - - - - - - Giichi's super. Fairly long startup, with an input that makes it pretty easy to see coming unless buffered. Has very little recovery, allowing good mix afterwards and even combos in certain situations.