Sakuya Izayoi/RicePigeon's first version

''With knives in tow, Sakuya takes zoning to a new level. Each individual hit may be weak, but with multiple knives, this character can easily beat out other projectiles. this version is quite nimble as well, so don't let this combination take you off guard.''

Gameplay


Sakuya Izayoi is a four-button character that plays like a standard three-button character, using, and  for attacks while utilising  as a shortcut for   and   dashes.

This version of Sakuya plays mostly as a fast offensive zoning character. Each of the individual attacks are on the weak side compared to most other characters, but have the advantage of hitting multiple times or allowing relative flexibility in combos. The + move, for example, leaving a frame advantage on both hit and block, so it can be used as a combo opener. The forward dash brings the character low to the ground, easily dodging most projectiles and high hitting attacks. Sakuya's pressure game, however, comes from the projectile specials; while each one is weak individually, she spawns multiples of them. This allows easy wins on projectile wars.

Sakuya is not without flaws, however. The special has a long delay, leaving Sakuya vulnerable, so this move is best used when the opponent cannot react, such as during a knockdown. Also, because many of Sakuya's attacks deal multiple hits, damage scaling tends to rack up rather quickly, reducing the damage output of combos. Sakuya also lacks any proper reversal moves other than the Hyper, which requires meter.

Sakuya does not have a custom A.I., so it uses M.U.G.E.N's default A.I.

General
"It's customary to clean up after oneself. I have to retrieve my knives quickly..."

"Your time is mine. Well, it'd be nice if you had something else besides time, but..."

"If this cool summer continues, I'm worried about what fall will be like."

"To deal with thieves, we planted mandrakes in the garden at regular intervals."

"Seems like time is not your ally after all."

"Judging by the amount of people from the outside, there can be only one possible culprit."

Character-specific
"I don't believe we have met, have we?"

- vs. Mima

"You say you encountered someone like me in Makai? Tell me more about this imposter..."

- vs. Mima

"Alot of your magic seems familiar. Did you happen to know an ordinary magician by any chance?"

- vs. Mima

"Congratulations, as it's become clear that you're the main cause of these strange incidents. As of now."

- vs. Yukari Yakumo

"Have you been up to something lately? That usually means that things are about to get noisy..."

- vs. Yukari Yakumo

"For what purpose have you decided to make Meiling your apprentice without lady Remilia's permission?"

- vs. Yukari Yakumo

"Don't slack off. Unlike me, you have limited time."

- vs. Hong Meiling

"Come now, get back to work."

- vs. Hong Meiling

"You can't be a gatekeeper if you're that weak, you know?"

- vs. Hong Meiling

"Goodbye, Meiling..."

- vs. Lie Meiling

"Before now the very thought of defying your fate given to you was unheard of."

- vs. Lie Meiling

"For lady Remilia's sake, you will be avenged. Yukari shall be brought to justice."

- vs. Lie Meiling

"To be able to control so many dolls at once... I won't lose at dexterity, though."

- vs. Alice Margatroid

"Your dolls are filled with gunpowder? That's hardcore."

- vs. Alice Margatroid

"Do you clean the remaining gunpowder after your dolls explode? It's only courteous to do so."

- vs. Alice Margatroid

"Oh, today's red tea... Did it not please you?"

- vs. Patchouli Knowledge

"Oh my, the tea is about to boil."

- vs. Patchouli Knowledge

"The weather's fine today, it's great whether you go out or not."

- vs. Patchouli Knowledge

"Well, let's stop with the greetings and have tea, shall we?"

- vs. Reimu Hakurei

"You're always welcome to borrow some of our fairy maids, should they be free."

- vs. Reimu Hakurei

"The shrine really got fixed back to the way it was before. Even though that was a chance to renovate...."

- vs. Reimu Hakurei

"Since I've won, tonight's dinner will be Japanese-style."

- vs. Sakuya Izayoi

"Since I've won... Tonight's dinner will be assorted delicacies."

- vs. Sakuya Izayoi

"Since I've won... We'll have rice with forest mushrooms tonight."

- vs. Sakuya Izayoi