As an Akira main back in DOA5, I always did think he was a slept on character. Guy's got some awesome moves. That said, imo Hayate was the best character in DOA5. Now that character I felt, had everything he needed to win. I believe Japan also felt he was the best character too.
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inochinagi
The best character... is the one you are best with. (￣ヘ￣)╮mmph.
Radiance
@samuraihachi - Are we talking base DOA5 Hayate? I don't remember his kit but I know he had some good tools and sit down stuns that made him very strong.
DestructionBomb
About 5-6 months ago, myself, Kwiggles, and Xcal had a conversation about it ironically with DOA5 in general.
Kwiggles believes that Akira is top 5. Xcal made a tierlist last year and mentions that he probably should of bumped Akira to top 3.
I personally believe he's also top 3, but in terms of movekit and damage he might actually be the best character even if it's on paper talk.
Kwiggles believes that Akira is top 5. Xcal made a tierlist last year and mentions that he probably should of bumped Akira to top 3.
I personally believe he's also top 3, but in terms of movekit and damage he might actually be the best character even if it's on paper talk.
DestructionBomb
Hilariously enough, the main issue Akira really had was statistic usage because he's not a waifu.
Since the character has won a major tournament (NEC), he has already put a stamp in history that the idea does exist. If he didn't, it was a conversation most people wouldn't do even if the evidence was there.
Since the character has won a major tournament (NEC), he has already put a stamp in history that the idea does exist. If he didn't, it was a conversation most people wouldn't do even if the evidence was there.
shame he wasn't more popular despite his strength, but him being hard to play and not a waifu made him a complete dud with the larger casual crowd and mostly a character for enthusiasts, so yeah, strong af but woefully underrepresented