Kyoko Kirishima (霧島恭子) is a branch member of the Masuda Clan of ninjas.
Biography[]
The third generation-successor of Kirishima-style ju-jutsu, invented by her grandfather. She's argumentative and prefers to be alone. As her heritage is one splinter of Chiho's Masuda clan, she has entered VG to honor the request of Chiho's grandfather Atsuyuki, to reunite with her "old childhood friend". Kyoko doesn't especially get along with Chiho.
Special Attacks[]
- Ominaeshi: A forward palm strike. EX version combines this hit and that of the following Otokoeshi.
- Otokoeshi - Followup to Ominaeshi. Kyoko adds an elbow strike.
- Shakunage: Kyoko makes a defensive pose. If she is attacked, then she will counter the strike with a throw. LP version catches jumping normals and overheads, HP and LP+HP versions both catch grounded mids. Shakunage cannot catch lows or projectiles. All versions launch for a juggle follow-up, but the LP+HP version side swaps.
- Sazanka: Kyoko leaps into the air and tosses an airborne opponent to the ground.
- Jinchouge: A judo throw in which Kyoko sweeps her opponent's leg out from under her, and tosses her forward.
- Housenka: Starting with a "Jinchouge", Kyoko slams her opponent from side to side, ending with an upward, rapid-fire stream of tatami mats.
Etymology[]
- The name Kyoko means "respectful" (恭) (Kyo) and "child" (子) (ko).
- Another way to read Kyo is with (鏡) "mirror," which fits in with her counter throws.
- Kyoko's surname Kirishima means "fog/mist" (霧) (Kiri) and "island" (島) (shima).