Under Night In-Birth/UNICLR/Nanase

“

She dances. Taking on the pure air from the night sky, she seeks the one who turned her into an In-birth. The young boy with a long red blade. Her pure and silky white skin, that is contrasted with her body that has been consumed by the night. The traces of her innocence are clouded. Is what she is feeling truly the desire for vengeance? Perhaps the answers will present itself in the story... maybe.

”

Story

A mysterious girl, chasing after Hyde for reasons unbeknownst. While she cries, "If you're a man, take responsibility!", the exact details of the quarrel is unknown -- that is between the two of them. She wields a long sword with ease, and fights opponents with a style that almost toys with her opponents. Underneath this Night, she finally finds the man she's looking for, the kid with a "Red Sword". Following the rumors, she dives into danger head first, making her way to the Abyss.

“

A-After what you did to me... Y-You better take responsibility as a man!

”

Gameplay

Nanase is a well-rounded character with very strong pressure and frametraps, as well as unorthodox mixups. She has great aerial movement control, air normals and jump canceling tools, letting her control the air in a normally very grounded game. With or without resources, she has a variety of tools to maintain the advantage and keep others blocking for a long time, and can punish impatient players who try to poke out of her pressure with well timed delayed specials. She boasts powerful offence with one of the safest and strongest oki tools in the corner. While the range of her normals is average, her specials and EX moves have far greater reach, so she remains a threat even at range. Nanase's kit fits the "main character"-type, but also boasts unique tools that let players get creative with their offence.

Playstyle

Nanase is a well-rounded, balanced character. Her unique specials and attributes allow her to aggressively open up her opponents with overheads and delayed buttons, or patiently whittle away their health with strong strike/throw threats.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Fireballs: Nanase's projectiles can travel a variety of paths, able to go under projectiles or catch people trying to jump over. Neutral: Her lows have a long range and her 5B is a great tool for controlling space with its disjointed hitbox. Her specials occupy key spaces to let Nanase restrict her opponent's movement, and she can approach quickly with the second highest max dash speed in the game. Pressure: Her C buttons have good rebeats with 2A or 5A to minimize recovery. Most of her normals have long cancel windows that allow for big gaps between buttons, making it hard to know when to challenge Nanase. Combos: Nanase's normals are easy to confirm at almost any range thanks to both her long lows and her 236X "Swordcar" special move. Reversal: Her 623B has full invulnerability and hits behind her as well. It is a decent option as a reversal alongside other options.

Overheads: No standing overhead outside of dashing normal(66C) / special (214x-x, 236x-B, j.214B). Nanase needs to commit to any overhead she uses. Mix: It can be challenging to open people up without solid fundamentals to back up her kit. Blocking is an effective answer to most of her options without the proper threats established. Also, 2A is a mid with her fastest low 2B being 9 frames. Reversal Range: The horizontal range of 623B isn't great, and even committing to 623C is expensive and can still miss against properly spaced attacks. Pressure Resets: Most specials end her turn without using Chain Shift or meter to make them safe, and her fireball has lengthy startup before it can come out. This forces gaps in Nanase's pressure that make resuming risky and places greater importance on managing her spacing while keeping an eye out for an opponent's pressure escape options.

Overview

Strategy

Combos

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Match Database

Lore

Character Stats

Health	Smart Steer Route
10700	5A 5B 5C 236A~C 214C
Forward Walk Speed	Backward Walk Speed	Jump Startup	Jump Duration
850	-650	4	42
Dash Startup	Initial Dash Speed	Dash Acceleration	Max Dash Speed
4	2200	150	4300
Backdash Startup	Backdash Duration	Backdash Distance	Backdash Invul
5	28	-48900	1~8 Full 9~10 Throw
Throw Width (pixels)		Throw Range (pixels)
200		100
Unique Trait	Ground normals, air normals, and dash attacks can be cancelled with Force Function on block or hit. Fireball can be cancelled with Force Function immediately after start-up.
Vorpal Trait	Aerial Force Function can be used after using ground Force Function (This normally cannot be done without landing again first.) Aerial momentum increased for 3C jump cancel on block and Force Function.

Move List

Frame Data Help
Header	Tooltip
Damage	Damage done by this attack. (x) denotes combined damage [x] denotes minimum damage
Guard	The way this move must be blocked. High = Can block standing Low = Can block crouching Mid = Can block standing or crouching Air = Can block in the air Air Shield = Can block in the air while shielding Unblockable = Cannot be blocked
Cancel	Actions this move can be canceled into on hit or block, unless specially noted. N = Normal Cancelable SP = Special Cancelable EX = EX/IW Cancelable CS = Chain Shift UNQ = Unique (See description) TH = Throw Cancelable X [hit only] = Hit canceleable only X [whiff OK] = Can additionally be cancelled during whiff
Property	Special properties this move has. Click on the property to navigate to an explanation.
Cost	The resources this move costs to use. GRD = GRD Blocks EXS = EXS Meter Vorpal = Vorpal GRD Break = Causes GRD Break
Attribute	Attributes of the attack. Mostly used in situations involving invul. There are two sets of attributes: Strike/Throw and Head/Foot/Dive/Projectile Every move has a Strike/Throw attribute, but doesn't always have Head/Foot/Dive/Projectile attribute. --- Strike = Strike (Anything that isn't a Throw is a Strike) Throw = Throw --- Head = Head (Most jump normals) Foot = Foot Dive = Some air specials Projectile = Projectile
Startup	Frame when the first hitbox is present. + denotes the frames before and after super flash.
Active	The amount of frames that this move will have a hitbox. (x) denotes frame gaps where there are no hitboxes is present. Due to varied blockstuns, (x) frames are difficult to use to determine punish windows. Generally the larger the numbers, the more time you have to punish.
Recovery	Frames that this move has after the active frames if not canceled.
Overall	Frames that this move takes from start to finish before the character returns to neutral.
Advantage	The difference in frames where you can act before your opponent when this move is blocked (assuming the move isn't canceled and the first active frame is blocked). If the opponent uses a move with startup equal or less than this move's advantage, it will result in opponent hitting that move. ±x~±x denotes a possible range of advantage. The left value is when the active frames hit sooner (generally worse) and the right value is for when the active frames hit later (generally better).
Invul	The frames where this move cannot be hit by an attribute. Full = Fully invincible Strike = Strike invincible Throw = Throw invincible Head = Head invincible Foot = Foot invincible Dive = Dive invincible Projectile = Projectile invincible

Normal Moves

Standing Normal Moves

5A

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5A

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
190	Mid	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
6	2	12	19	-2	-

Downward sword swing.

• The attack has less horizontal range at the top than it does at the bottom, which can cause it to whiff a jumping opponent at certain spacings.
• It has more horizontal range at the bottom than 2A does.

5B

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5B

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
390	Mid	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
8	3	17	27	-4	-

Nanase pushes a big gust of wind in front of her.

• Has a bit more range than her 5A and about the same range as her 2B.
• 5B's hitbox covers the entire area directly in front of her while keeping Nanase herself in the back of it.
• Great as a general purpose poke to deal with opponents coming at you from both ground or air.
• If you hold forward (6B) and hit a j.236B projectile with it, it will send it diagonally upwards.

5C

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5C

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
580	Mid	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
12	3	23	37	-8	-

A standing horizontal slash that covers about 1/3rd of the screen.

• Great poke when spaced correctly.
• ...However, the slash itself has a thin hitbox in terms of vertical reach and will whiff against jumping opponents unless you catch them just as they're jumping off the ground.

5[C]

5[C]

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5[C]

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
673	Mid	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
17	3	26	45	-10	-

A charged version of Nanase 5C.

• It has more range and hits harder than 5C, making it Nanase's farthest reaching normal.
• If you can hit a grounded opponent with this move, it combos into 236A~A for a high damage combo.

Crouching Normal Moves

2A

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2A

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
140	Mid	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
5	2	12	18	-2	-

Nanase pokes forward with the hilt of her sword.

• Less horizontal range than 5A but comes out 1 frame faster, being Nanase's fastest poke.
• Can be used to poke out of gaps in pressure.
• Useful for rebeats to make pressure safe (5C/2C 2A is -1 on block.)

2B

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2B

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
440	Low	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike, Foot
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
9	3	18	29	-5	-

A crouching horizontal sword slash at the opponent's feet.

• Hits low and comes out relatively quick.
• Has a great range, making it a good poke when spaced correctly.

2C

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2C

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
560	Low	N, SP, EX, CS	Knockdown	-	Strike, Foot
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
12	4	23	38	-9	-

A large crouching horizontal sword slash.

• A low sweep that has more range than 2B.
• Moves Nanase forward making it useful in combos.

Jumping Normal Moves

j.A

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jA

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
130	High, Air Shield	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike, Head
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
7	2	15 [2 on landing]	23	Varies	-

A jumping hand smack.

• Good for intercepting in air to air situations at close range because of the fast start up.
• Hitbox reaches lower than it looks.
• Falling j.A can sometimes catch people off guard, especially if it comes after a whiffed air normal.

j.B

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jB

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
380	High, Air Shield	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike, Head
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
11	3	19 [3 on landing]	32	Varies	-

A jumping horizontal slash where Nanase swings the sword back towards her in a sweeping upward motion.

• Has a wider hitbox than j.C, allowing it to hit behind her in some instances.

j.B~B

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jBB

Follow-Up Attack

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
510	High, Air Shield	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike, Head
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
8	3	16 [3 on landing]	26	Varies	-

A followup horizontal slash to jB where Nanase swings the sword back forward in a diagonal upward motion.

• Mostly used as a combo tool.

j.C

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jC

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
520	High, Air Shield	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike, Head
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
12	5	18 [4 on landing]	34	Varies	-

A jumping downward slash.

• Mainly a combo tool.

j.[C]

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j[C]

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
720	High, Air Shield	N, SP, EX, CS	Launch	-	Strike, Head
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
18	3	25 [4 on landing]	45	Varies	-

Charged version of j.C.

• Floats Nanase forward and up as it hits, allowing extended air combos and mixups.
• If done low to the ground, this lets you add further air attacks rather than landing on the ground.
• From ground assault, the move does not float and offers great advantage on block. Even on shield, it is +1.

Command Normal Moves

3C

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3C

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
570	Mid	N, SP, EX, CS, UNQ	Launch	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
9	3	29	40	-14	7~11 Head

Nanase does a handstand and kicks upward into the air.

• One of her best starter options for punish combos.
• It has impressive vertical range, making it a good option to use as an anti-air.
• On block, this move can be canceled into a unique jump that functions like her float where movement can be controlled, opening a variety of options.
  • When performing the unique jump on block, your landing recovery is 0f if you don't do anything. Otherwise, typical landing recovery rules apply.

j.2C

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j2C

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
520	High, Air Shield	N, SP, EX, CS	Knockdown	-	Strike, Head
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
13	3	32 [4 on landing]	47	Varies	-

A downward slash that causes a hard knockdown on air hit.

• Useful for setting up air projectile oki, making it a good combo ender in the corner.

j.2[C]

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j2[C]

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
750	High, Air Shield	N, SP, EX, CS	Ground Bounce	-	Strike, Head
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
17	3	28 [4 on landing]	47	Varies	-

Charged version of j2C.

• It has a far bigger hitbox than j.2C, reaching far below Nanase.
• It's a useful tool to call out certain ground approach options from other characters.
• This move has a lot of blockstun, even retaining its advantage if shielded close to the ground.

j.8C

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j8C

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
650	Mid, Air Shield	N, SP, EX, CS	-	-	Strike, Head
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
12	4	15 [4 on landing]	30	Varies	8~15 Head

A rising slash where Nanase swings her sword upward in a crescent moon shape.

• The slash itself will make Nanase rise in the air, giving it a huge vertical reach.
• A strong tool to hit people out of the sky, and recovers fast enough to be safe on whiff.
• If Nanase moves to the other side of the opponent in the air, this move will re-orient her so she faces the direction of the opponent again.
• This is the only air normal that Nanase cannot use more than once before landing.
  • For example, if you used j.8C and then cancelled it into j.FF, you cannot use j.8C again until you land. This restriction is unique to j.8C.

Dash Moves

66B

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66B

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
444	Low	SP, EX, CS [whiff OK]	Knockdown	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
18	13	9	39	-4 to +8	12~17 Foot 16~17 Throw

Nanase leaps forward and twirls before landing and sweeping at the opponent's feet with her sword.

• Hits low. The beginning of the animation is the same as 66C, which hits overhead, so it's a somewhat ambiguous mixup that can be fuzzy blocked.
  • Though it is not usually a true 50/50, it can be when done at a very specific distance from the opponent.
• On block it is cancelable with a very generous window, making it useful for frame traps. You can also use Chain Shift on whiff.
• It becomes plus if it hits in the later frames of the animation.
• Its active frames make it a good meaty option.
• On hit, it can be picked up with a quick normal or special for a combo.

66C

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66C

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
666	High	SP, EX, CS [whiff OK]	Knockdown	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
27	4	16	46	-2 to +1	15~26 Foot 25~26 Throw

Nanase leaps forward and twirls before swinging her sword down.

• Hits overhead. The beginning of the animation is the same as 66B which hits low, so it's a somewhat ambiguous mixup that can be fuzzy blocked.
  • Though it is not usually a true 50/50, it can be when done at a very specific distance from the opponent.
• On block it is cancelable, making it a relatively safe overhead. You can also use Chain Shift on whiff.
• On hit, this has plenty of hitstun to combo off of even without special canceling.

Universal Moves

Force Function

Breeze's Liberte

そよかぜのリベルテ

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B+C/jB+C

Breeze's Liberte

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
-	-	-	-	1 GRD	-
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
-	-	-	51	-	1~4 Throw

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B+C/jB+C

Breeze's Liberte (Vorpal)

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
-	-	-	-	0.5 GRD	-
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
-	-	-	51	-	1~4 Throw

A vertical wind jump when done from the ground and a float when done from the air.

• From the ground, you can cancel into any air action starting on 4f. From the air, you can act as soon as 13f.
  • You can use B+C after any ground normal (including dash normals), any air normal, and after j.236A/B (both normal and increased versions.)
• You can also drift forward and backward while in this state.
• If hit during the first ~15f, you will be counter hit.
• Throw invul also applies to anti-air command grabs.
• The ground version can be used to get a jump cancel during pressure or if you've used a jump cancel in a combo already. The air version can be used similarly to a double jump cancel in other games, enabling extended aerial pressure or combo continuations that could not be done otherwise.
• In vorpal state, you can use air Force Function after using ground Force Function without needing to land first.
  • Momentum in the air is also increased slightly during vorpal state.

Throw

Throw

投げ

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A+D

Throw

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1640	Unblockable	-	-	-	Throw
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
4	1	22	26	+49 on hit	-

Nanase grabs the opponent and tosses them away in a gust of wind.

• If a j.236B projectile goes by during the grab animation, it will combo. However, the combo scaling leads to less overall damage (1492 compared to 1640.)

Guard Thrust

Guard Thrust

ガードスラスト

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214D

Guard Thrust

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
0	Mid	-	Launch	100 EXS, GRD Break	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
15	5	26	45	-12	1~15 Full, 16~45 Full on hit

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214D

Guard Thrust (Vorpal)

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
0	Mid	-	Launch	Vorpal	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
12	5	26	42	-12	1~12 Full, 13~42 Full on hit

Blows the opponent away on hit.

• Usable only during blockstun.
• Generally better to use while in Vorpal as it's faster and costs less resources.

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Veil Off

ヴェールオフ

Veil Off

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A+B+C

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Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
0	Mid, Air	-	Launch	100+ EXS	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
20	2	7 (3 on hit) on landing	58 (54 on hit)	-13	1~30 Full

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[A]+[B]+[C]

Veil Off (Increase)

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
0	Mid, Air	-	Launch	100+ EXS	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
68	2	7 (2 on hit) on landing	108 (103 on hit)	-14	1~91 Full

Universal reversal that blows the opponent back on hit.

• Airborne: 1~52, Standing: 53~59.
  • For Full Charge version: Airborne: 1~101, Standing: 102~108.
• Requires at least 100 meter and puts you in Veil Off state which grants 20% more damage, but drains your meter at a slow rate.
• Meter drains much slower when health is below 30% (orange health).
• You can hold down A+B+C to delay activation and gain a few extra benefits, but doing so is highly unrecommended unless trying to run the clock as this move already has a long start up as is.

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A+B+C

Cross Cast Veil Off

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
0	Mid, Air	-	Launch	100+ EXS	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
2	4	20	25	+3	1~19 Full

Cancels an action and launches the opponent high into the air on hit.

• Airborne: 1~25.
• CVO cancel is treated the same as EX cancel, you can only CVO when you can EX and the opponent is in hit/blockstun.
  • Including in the air.
• Requires at least 100 meter and consumes vorpal state and drains meter at a fast rate.
• Has a lot of hitstun, making it easy to combo from.
• Grants an additional bounce if both have been used in the combo so far.
  • If the opponent does end up hitting the ground during the combo, damage is prorated.
• Pressing A+B+C can be used for a shortcut for Infinite Worth.
• Used mostly as a way to tack on extra damage, or to reliably close out the round.

Special Moves

236X

Chasing le Rêvé

レーヴを追いかけて

236A/236B

236C

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236A

Chasing le Rêvé (A)

Short distance

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
750	Mid	EX [whiff OK], CS [whiff OK], UNQ	Knockdown	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
7~21	15	20	41	-13 to +1	-

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236B

Chasing le Rêvé (B)

Long distance

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
750	Mid	EX [whiff OK], CS [whiff OK], UNQ	Knockdown	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
9~35	27	28	63	-33 to -7	-

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236C

Chasing le Rêvé (EX)

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Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1836	Mid, Air	CS [hit only]	Launch	100 EXS	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
1+8~18	17	25	50	-12 to +4	1~3 Throw, 2-25 Projectile

Nanase charges forward behind a wind-powered sword. Often referred to as "Swordcar."

• Variable startup and frame advantage is because all versions can hit the opponent at different points in the travel path. An early-hitting swordcar is fast but unsafe compared to a late-hitting swordcar.
• A and B versions cause knockdown on hit, which can lead to favorable trades for Nanase.
• A version has the fastest startup and travels the shortest distance.
  • Can be used sparingly as a poke in close-range situations or to break out of pressure.
  • This version is usually used in combos unless otherwise specified.
  • It can go under and beat certain special moves like Orie's Divine Thrust depending on the timing.
• B version travels far but is always unsafe, and should not be used without resources to remain safe.
  • This can be used to continue a combo from a range where you're too far to use any other move.
• C version has projectile invulnerability starting on frame 2, making it an excellent option for punishing fireballs as well as some whiffed normals.
  • As a starter, you have ample time to pick up even from far away by using 236B and confirming into a combo for solid damage.
  • Frame advantage depends on when the move connects. If 236C is performed at the maximum distance and the opponent blocks in the air, frame advantage may increase to as much as +4. Though it may seem like a small window, the opponent can potentially be stuck in the air long enough for you to hit them with an air-unblockable 5A even though they can technically act sooner.
  • The opportunities to safely use 236C at max distance are few and far between. More often than not Nanase will be at a disadvantage on block; use this move with proper judgment.

236X~A

Avancer With You

君とのアヴァンセ

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236X~A

Avancer With You

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
890	Mid	EX, CS	Crumple on ground hit, Wall Bounce on air hit	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
17	10	23	49	-7 to +2	-

Nanase follows up Chasing le Rêvé by stabbing her sword forward.

• Possible option to end a combo if you want the distance, otherwise you have better choices.
• Nanase's best starter for damage, but the awkward and long startup means you get few occasions to use it.
• If you use it while at point-blank range to the opponent, you'll end up on the other side of them. The blockstun and distance is usually enough to prevent some opponents from punishing you without a fast, long range move or shielding.
• Frame advantage varies on distance.

236X~B

Aureole of the Starry Sky

星空のオウレオール

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236X~B

Aureole of the Starry Sky

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
730	High	EX, CS	Knockdown	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
24	5	20	48	-7 to -3	16~28 Foot

Nanase follows up Chasing le Rêvé by hopping forward and slashing downward with her sword.

• Unsafe on block. Never use this without meter or CS to confirm or make it safe.
• Foot invul might allow you to low crush, but still a very risky option.
• If you do happen to hit with this, you can pick up with a quick normal as well.
• Frame advantage varies on distance.

236X~C

Halte Once in a While

たまにはラ・アルト

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236X~C

Halte Once in a While

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
956	Mid, Air	EX, CS	Launch on hit, No Collision	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
14	3	23	39	-18 (whiffs if 236X does not hit)	6~25 Projectile, 14~16 and 23-25 Full

Nanase follows up Chasing le Rêvé by passing through the opponent and launching them up into the air with a tornado.

• This move is unique in that it only has a hitbox if it actually hits the opponent. Otherwise, Nanase will go through the opponent completely.
• On hit, Nanase has enough time to follow up with nearly anything.
  • She will always sideswap on hit, making it an easy option for sideswap routes.
• However, the move is long enough to be reactable which leaves Nanase open to punishment if she doesn't hit.

214X

Ange's Invitation

アンジュの誘い

214A

214B

214C

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214A

Ange's Invitation (A)

Toward Angle

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1355	Mid, Air	EX, CS, UNQ	Launch, Vacuum	-	Strike, Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
18~32	18	27	62	-9 to +6	-

/Data#214B

214B

Ange's Invitation (B)

Away Angle

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1355	Mid, Air	EX, CS, UNQ	Launch	-	Strike, Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
14~23	18	27	58	-9 to +1	-

/Data#214C

214C

Ange's Invitation (EX)

EX Large Tornado

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1670	Mid, Air	CS	Launch	100 EXS	Strike, Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
1+12	18	28	58	+3 to +20	1~3 Throw

Nanase jumps and creates a tornado before floating back down.

• Startup and advantage vary depending on when the tornado hitboxes hit the opponent.
• A and B version can be cancelled into a divekick follow-up.
• If the opponent blocks in the air, the divekick is air unblockable and will always hit.
• A version is angled towards her and she floats back to where she started.
  • Drags the opponent towards her on hit.
• B version is angled away from her and she floats forward.
  • Hitbox is larger than the A version.
  • Follow-ups can cross up if delayed a bit.
• C version is a much larger version with B's angle and Nanase travels with the tornado.
  • The hitbox is massive, and can cover a large part of the screen.
  • Because it is always plus on block, it can be used to keep Nanase safe. If shielded properly at close range, it can leave Nanase at 0 frame advantage.
  • Useful for comboing off moves normally out of reach of Nanase's other confirms.
  • If an opponent blocks in the air, Nanase can potentially hit them with a ground normal upon landing.
  • On hit, has a lengthy hitstun making it easy to combo off of.

214X~X

Conveying my Vrai Couer

ヴィレ・クールを伝えたい

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214X~A

Conveying my Vrai Couer (A)

Short Distance

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
800	High	EX, CS	Knockdown	-	Strike, Dive
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
14	until land	27 on landing	-	-9 to -3	-

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214X~B

Conveying my Vrai Couer (B)

Medium Distance

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
800	High	EX, CS	Knockdown	-	Strike, Dive
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
16	until land	25 on landing	-	-7 to -1	-

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214X~C

Conveying my Vrai Couer (C)

Long Distance

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
800	High	EX, CS	Knockdown	-	Strike, Dive
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
20	until land	27 on landing	-	-9 to -3	-

A dive kick followup to Ange's Invitation.

• You can delay it for as long as Nanase is in the air.
  • It will always attack the opponent's position at the time you use it, meaning it will auto-correct if you or the opponent switch sides.
• You can get a full combo off a counter hit, otherwise you will have to spend meter or Chain Shift.
• A version travels the shortest distance and is the fastest.
• B version travels farther than A and is slightly slower on startup.
• C version travels the farthest, and Nanase rises up slightly during startup.

623X

Plumage Dancing in the Wind

風に舞うプルマージュ

623A

623B

623C

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623A

Plumage Dancing in the Wind (A)

Short Range 3-Hit

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1131	Mid	EX [whiff OK], CS [whiff OK]	Launch, Vacuum	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
5	7	38 [14 on landing]	49	-23	1~11 Headand Dive 1~4 Throw

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623B

Plumage Dancing in the Wind (B)

Meterless Reversal 4-Hit

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1359	Mid	CS [hit only]	Launch, Vacuum	-	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
6	10	45 [15 on landing]	60	-31	1~9 Full, 6~15 Head and Dive 1~5 Throw

/Data#623C

623C

Plumage Dancing in the Wind (EX)

EX Variable Hits

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1670-2216	Mid	CS [hit only]	Launch, Vacuum	100 EXS	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
1+6	16	58 [15 on landing]	80	-50	1~10 Full, 1~6 Throw

A reversal move where Nanase kicks directly up into the air, making a tornado form around her as she does.

• All versions are capable of hitting on both sides of Nanase.
• A version has the shortest range, both vertically and horizontally.
  • It can be cancelled on hit or whiff into an EX move.
  • With frame 1 invulnerability to most air attacks, it is a good anti-air option especially in combination with Chain Shift.
• B version has better vertical range but still suffers horizontally.
  • Tends to lose to well-spaced attacks, so don't lean on it too much as a reversal.
  • Can be cancelled on hit using Chain Shift for good damage.
• C version reaches very high in the air and is a little wider too.
  • You can do more damage and hits by mashing buttons and moving the stick. Hit count ranges from 8 hits (no inputs) to 16 hits (maximum inputs).
  • One of Nanase's most damaging options to end a combo with, though it does allow the opponent to air tech. Try not to use it as such unless you can close out the round with it.

j.236X

Let the Fleur Carry your Feelings

フルールに思いを乗せて

Normal projectile hitboxes

j.236C

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j236A

Let the Fleur Carry your Feelings (A)

Straight Air 1-Hit

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
750	Mid, Air	EX [whiff OK], CS, UNQ	Launch	-	Strike, Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
20 (27 on crouch)	26	10 on landing	38	+10-11 (+10-17 on crouch)	-

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j236[A]

Let the Fleur Carry your Feelings (Increase A)

Curving Air 2-Hit

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
920	Mid, Air	EX [whiff OK], CS, UNQ	Launch	-	Strike, Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
24 (25 on crouch)	until hit	12 on landing	42	+14 (+14-16 on crouch)	-

/Data#j236B

j236B

Let the Fleur Carry your Feelings (B)

Ground Travel 1-Hit

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
750 (in air),444 (on ground)	Mid, Air	EX [whiff OK], CS, UNQ	Launch	-	Strike, Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
21 (27 on crouch)	until hit	10 on landing	40	+9-17	-

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j236[B]

Let the Fleur Carry your Feelings (Increase B)

Larger Ground Travel 1-Hit

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
750 (in air),444 (on ground)	Mid, Air	EX [whiff OK], CS, UNQ	Launch	-	Strike, Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
28	until hit	12 on landing	49	+7-8 (+7 on crouch)	-

/Data#j236C

j236C

Let the Fleur Carry your Feelings (EX)

EX Multiple Projectiles

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1523	Mid, Air	CS	Knockdown	100 EXS	Strike, Projectile
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
1+6~32	until hit	11 on landing	-	-3 to +24	1~3 Throw

Nanase throws out a wind projectile with unique properties depending on which button is pressed and whether it is held.

• Advantage is based on usage at lowest height at point-blank range.
  • Advantage varies based on the defending character due to variance in hitbox sizes. For more information, see this spreadsheet by 2GBCombo.
• A pivotal tool in Nanase's pressure and overall gameplay.
• All versions can be TK'd (input motion and jump command immediately, like 2367/8/9) and it is recommended to do so in most situations.
• Charged A, all B and C versions remain active until they hit an opponent/projectile or leave the screen.
• Frame advantage changes depending on whether the opponent is standing or crouching.
• All A and B versions can be cancelled into air Force Function immediately after startup.
  • You can perform any air actions except air Assault.
  • Doing immediate j.A will always result in a mid hit rather than high.
  • Air mobility is significantly reduced compared to regular air Force Function.
  • GRD cost is the same as regular Force Function
• A version goes forward through the air. If increased, it will curve upward.
  • Regular A version travels straight forward, while charged A version is bigger and hits twice.
  • Charged A version can absorb another projectile if it clashes.
  • Nanase retains her forward/backward momentum when using this move depending on which direction she is jumping. This is useful for performing fireballs close to the ground, as she can move forward/backward or remain in neutral position.
• B version falls down to the ground before moving forward along the ground.
  • Nanase does not preserve aerial momentum due to halting movement during startup.
  • While the fireball is falling, it does more damage and has better combo proration.
  • Regular B version is small enough to go under some projectiles, like Hyde's or Akatsuki's. Increased B version has a bigger hitbox.
• C version is more of a tornado that travels in a motion resembling a parabolic curve.
  • Has some homing capability on grounded opponents. It can travel fullscreen and eventually angle upward.
  • If you cancel j.236B into this, the j.236B projectile can hit the opponent on the ground allowing for a combo.

j.214X

Conveying my Vrai Couer

ヴィレ・クールを伝えたい

j.214A/j.214B

j.214C

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j214A

Conveying my Vrai Couer (A)

3-Hit Short Angle

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
768	Mid	EX, CS	Knockdown	-	Strike, Dive
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
16	until land	30 on landing	-	-6 to -9	-

/Data#j214B

j214B

Conveying my Vrai Couer (B)

4-Hit Long Angle

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1092	High	EX, CS	Knockdown	-	Strike, Dive
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
23	until land	28 on landing	-	-4	-

/Data#j214C

j214C

Conveying my Vrai Couer (EX)

EX Longest Angle

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
1836	Mid	CS	Launch	100 EXS	Strike, Dive
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
1+8	until land	32 on landing	-	-9 to -12	1~3 Throw, 9~until land Projectile

A standalone version of the follow up to Ange's Invitation, with different parameters.

• A new special move added in UNICLR version 1.0.
• This move does not auto-correct; Nanase will always travel in the direction she faced before doing the move.
• All versions can be punished on block by throw at least, so it is recommended to have CS or meter ready to stay safe.
• A version is 3 hits maximum and has the smallest angle.
  • Can be confirmed off of resourceless if you only hit once on counter hit.
• B version is 4 hits maximum and has a slightly longer angle.
  • Can be confirmed off of resourceless if you only hit once on counter hit.
  • Cannot get all 4 hits on crouching characters.
• C version travels further and can go through projectiles.
  • It is a useful option for comboing off of certain special move starters like 623A, 214X, or even cancelling from j.236X.
  • Combo proration seems similar to 236C.

Super Moves

Infinite Worth

Atmosphère of the Aether

天空のアトモスフィア

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41236D

Atmosphère of the Aether

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
3230	Mid, Air except sword hitbox	-	Knockdown	200 EXS	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
13	5	56 [29 on landing]	73	-41	1~36 Full, 1~44Throw

Nanase performs an invincible sword uppercut before jumping up and pushing a ball of wind into the opponent to knock them down.

• The sword portion of the hit is air unblockable.

Infinite Worth EXS

Lumière of the Dawn

夜明けのリュミエール

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A+B+C+D

Lumière of the Dawn

Damage	Guard	Cancel	Property	Cost	Attribute
3750	Mid, Air	-	Knockdown	200 EXS, Vorpal or GRD Break	Strike
Startup	Active	Recovery	Overall	Advantage	Invul
1+15	6	46	67	-25	1~26 Full

Nanase becomes surrounded by a pillar of light which goes into a cinematic on hit.

• Must have less than 30% health (orange health) to use.
• After the cinematic, characters will be moved to the middle of the stage, regardless of where they were positioned before.
• Due to the cost, it is usually not recommended to use this move unless it will kill the opponent.

Notable Rebeats and Gaps

The data in these tables is based on the moves being cancelled on the earliest possible frame. If you delay the cancel, it may change the rebeat advantage or gap length.

Rebeat Table

Attack	Chain	Advantage
5C, 2C	2A	-1
	5A	-2
5B, 2B	2A	-3
	5A	-4

Gap Table

Attack	Chain	Frame Gap
5A, 2A	5C, 2C	1
	214A	6
	214B	2
5B, 2B	5[C], 214A	2
236A, 236B	236X~B	2

External Links

• Nanase Primer by NeoN and Murphy
• Consolidated Nanase Guide by Cheezy

Players to Watch

The following players are on this list because they either are high/top-level players with match footage to reference, or otherwise at least mid-level players who have available reference footage for the character. Newer players can look up the players on this list to see how the character can be played in a variety of ways.

Disclaimer: This list is derived from community input and is in no way comprehensive or a form of ranking of any kind. Our community criteria can be found here.

Usual Color	Handles/Links	Region	Status	Notes
	Hishigata Twitter	Japan	Active	Rank 1 Nanase in Japan. Considered the strongest Nanase player in Japan throughout UNIST when he was at peak activity. Incredibly adaptable, with solid play honed over years of experience. Achieved 3rd place at Evo 2019, the largest UNIST bracket in history. Occasionally still plays online and can be seen on Japanese streams once in a while.
	Zawa Twitter	Japan	Inactive	Top-level Nanase player in Japan. Known for making calculated, aggressive plays that are very entertaining to see. Rank 2 Nanase in Japanese arcades prior to UNICLR, hasn't played as much since 2020.
	Sutawo Twitter	Japan	Inactive	Top-level Nanase player in Japan. Occasionally active on netplay.
	Michel Twitter YouTube	Japan	Active	An active Nanase player in Japan who frequently netplays. Occasionally streams where he plays online with other Japanese players. Used to play on stick before switching to hitbox.
	2GB Combo Twitter	United States	Inactive	Top-level player from California. Developed an effective playstyle around the dash normal 50/50 mix and contributed to its spread in the west. Achieved 7th at Climax of Night 2021. yo what even is that controller, are you sure that can be operated by a civilian
	NeoN Twitter	United States	Inactive	High-level player from Texas. Focuses on solid strike/throw for the most part. Does not travel or actively practice anymore, but occasionally appears at locals and on netplay. Achieved 5th at Combo Breaker 2018.
	Grey Twitter	United States	Active	Another high-level player from Texas with his own unique playstyle. Focuses on optimizing Nanase routing for the 50/50 and has strong neutral. Achieved 2nd at Combo Breaker 2022. Hitbox user.
	Cheezy Twitter	United States	Active	A high-level player from the Midwest with high character knowledge that enables his core fundamental play. Enjoys the mirror more than any other player on this list, and also has a strong offensive playstyle. Uses a Smashbox controller (works on console!)
	Wish Twitter YouTube	United States	Active	A high-level Nanase player from the Midwest with an unhinged playstyle (read: likes to mash.) Despite this, his abare hitrate is unusually effective even against strong opponents. Uses a modified Crossup with WASD keys for movement (leverless controllers are the future)
	Icekin Twitter	Canada	Inactive	High-level player based in Canada. Was mostly active during UNIST era.
	Lionheart Twitter	Germany	Inactive	High-level player from Germany. Strong player with some impressive results in EU tournaments.

Colors

Default Unlocks

001 Moulin à Vent

002 Altar of Iris

003 Blitz Flugel

004 Averse Ciel

005 Katze Madchen

006 Nature Gale

007 Seesse Luna

008 Sol Envidia

009 Glicina Boton

010 Mars Soir

Customization Unlocks (2000 IP Each)

011 Freeze Night

012 Thin Vermilion

013 Vert Clair de Lune

014 Glamorous Aura

015 Notre Dame

016 Apricot Tea

017 Stille Vulkan

018 Briny Air

019 Winter Nacht

020 Otaria Bianco

021 Juillet Peche

022 Le Lac Des Fees

023 Insulator Girl

024 Grizzled Doe

025 Stratosphere

026 Gingko Biloba

027 Chitose Green

028 Luft Minze

029 Depletion Garden

030 Mystique Senior

DLC Colors

031 Equatorial Wave

032 Inferno Blaze

033 Annular Eclipse

034 Seeds of Heaven

035 Clamorous Colors

036 Royal Calibur

037 Stella Nest

038 Little Briar Rose

039 Betrayal of Savior

040 Switching Contrast

Nanase Wiki Roadmap

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Page last edited on: 2023-10-02 by Wishy.

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Strategy	Basic strategies added for the character Offense, Defense, Counter strategies written	Fill in Matchup Strategies	12/25
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