Akaza (SSBU)

This article is about Akaza's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For the character in other contexts, see Akaza.

Akaza in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Universe	Demon Slayer
Availability	Not yet released

Akaza (猗窩座, Akaza) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He is the first and currently only representative of the Demon Slayer series.

Akira Ishida, Akaza's Japanese voice actor, reprises his role as the character.

“	Akaza Wants a Real Challenge!	”
—Introduction tagline

Moveset

• Akaza is a combo-heavy fighter, and somewhat lightwegiht. He has the fighter ability to initiate Surge or Boost depending on circumstances, both give Akaza speed and damage multipliers
  • Boost is done by pressing the Special Button + Guard Button, this works at 70% or more.
    • x1.5 ground speed, x1.2 attack multiplier for 30 seconds
  • Surge is done by pressing the Special Button + Guard Button, this works at 70% or more, but only at final stock.
    • x1.7 ground speed, x1.5 attack multiplier for 10 seconds

Note: All numbers are listed as base damage, without the 1v1 multiplier.

		Name	Damage	Description
Neutral attack		—	2%	Akaza begins hitting the opponent with the palm of his hand then he slides towards the opponent, after that he leaps up and kicks the opponent downwards, finally, Akaza does an arm sweep to finish it off.
			1% (per hit)
			3%
			6%
Forward tilt		—	1.5% (per hit) -> 6.0% final hit	Similar to Destructive Death: Disorder, Akaza will unleash a series of punches, before launching the opponent off with a final hit.
Up tilt		—	2% (first hit) -> 6% final hit	Akaza sweeps the ground and then strikes up with an upward kick
Down tilt		—	3% (first hit) -> 5% final hit	Akaza slams the ground with his foot, causing a small shockwave.
Dash attack		—	5%	Akaza stops for a second, then he rushes towards the opponent at great speed.
Forward smash		—	18% Variant: 3% (per hit) 30% (final hit)||rowspan="1"|Akaza kicks the opponent, dealing big damage. If Guard Button is pressed, Akaza will unleash Leg Type: Explosive Flurry. A flashing flurry of powerful straight kicks.
Up smash		—	24%	Similar to up tilt Akaza sweeps the ground and then strikes up with an upward kick, but in a slower fashion.
Down smash		—	10%	Akaza does a leg sweep aound him.
Neutral aerial		—	4% (hit 1), 6% (hit 2)	Akaza deals a double kick
Forward aerial		Destructive Death: Disorder	0.5% (per hit) -> 10.0% (final hit)	Punching rapidly at the target, Akaza creates a barrage of large shockwaves, destroying anything in front of him.
Back aerial		—	13%	Akaza kicks behind himself, this will not turn Akaza around.
Up aerial		—	7%	Akaza kicks upward in a faster fashion.
Down aerial		—	7.0% 4.0% (if after Down Special)	Akaza kicks downward, can also be performed after a successful connection with Down Special
Grab		Grab	N/A	(subject to change)
Pummel		—	1%	(subject to change)
Forward throw		—	0.5% (per hit) -> 5.0% (final hit)	Akaza will punch the opponent several times until he hits them with a stronger strike
Back throw		—	7%	Akaza swings the opponent backwards
Up throw		—	4%	Akaza kicks the opponent upward using both legs.
Down throw		—	3% (per hit)	Akaza leaps up and strikes the opponent with his leg.
Forward roll Back roll Spot dodge Air dodge		—	—
Techs		—	—
Floor attack (front) Floor getups (front)
Floor attack (back) Floor getups (back)
Floor attack (trip) Floor getups (trip)
Edge attack Edge getups
Neutral special		Airtype	3.0% (per projectile)	Akaza punches the empty air in front him while creating a shockwave that flies towards his target and hits them from afar. These airborne shockwaves can be created multiple times in quick succession and can be unleashed in the sky or on the ground.
Side special		Destructive Death: Annihilation Type	11% (grounded) 1.5% (per hit) -> 15.0% (meteor hit)||Akaza crouches with both his arms at the side of his body poised to strike. He then lunges forward, creating two powerful circular shockwaves from the palm of his hands which he uses to strike his target with tremendous force. This technique was strong enough to rival through Kyojuro's most powerful attack,
Up special		Collapse	5% (first hit) - > 2% (meteor hit) -> 10% final hit	Akaza leaps into the air and delivers a downward punch that shatters the ground.
Down special		Destrictuve Death: Compass Needle	7.0% (no teleport)	Akaza manifests a light blue snowflake-shaped compass underneath him with numbers ranging from 1 to 12. Akaza is able to detect the presence of his opponents in his immediate surroundings (even in his blind spots) and can use this to predict where and how his opponents will strike him.
Final Smash		Final Blow	51%	Akaza begins by kicking the opponent, then the cut scene follows and Akaza powers up before running towards the opponent and strike them down with a massive finishing hit, unleashing a massive explosion.

Alternate costumes

Original	Based on his appearance in Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles as well as the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Manga	Based on the manga variant of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Purple	Based on Upper Moon 1, Kukushibo, a demon part of the Twelve Kizuki.
Green	Based on Upper Rank 4, Gyutaro. Demon that Tanjiro had to face off along side Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui.
Black & White	Based on the main antagonist of the Demon Slayer anime, Muzan Kibutsuji. Akaza and Muzan had a tense encounter after the events of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc
Orange	Based on Fire Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku. Akaza fought Rengoku on his first appearance on the anime.
Green	Based on the main protagonist of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Tanjiro Kamado.
Green, Yellow & Dark Pink	Based on Water Hashira, Gyiu Tomioka.

Gallery

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  Akaza's splash screen.
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  Akaza's Promotion Card.
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  Performing "Airtype" on Yoshi.
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  Drop-kicking Sonic.
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  Taunting on Rainbow Cruise.
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  Falling down the lava-fall on Norfair, staring at Samus.
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  Inflicting Lucario with "Destructive Death: Annihilation Type."
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  Performing "Destructive Death: Compass Needle."
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  During his final smash "Final Blow."