Asuka 120% Burning Festival
Character Profile FAQ, Version 1.3
by Batsu ([email protected])

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Introduction:  Asuka 120% is a fighting game series with a
predominantly female cast with versions on the Sega Saturn and
Playstation among other gaming platforms.  This FAQ will detail the
characters of the game as detailed in Burning Fest Excellent and
Final on the Playstation, and in the other games such as Burning
Fest Limited on the Saturn. Until 120% Final on the Playstation,
Ichiko is not a playable character; Fumimaro is still
not a playable character, but a supporting background characters.

Updates in Version 0.2: Corrections of several bits and pieces
of information.

Updates in Version 0.3: Additions of Tetsuko's and Genichirou's
special moves, info corrections.

Updates in Version 1.0 (12/19/98): Corrections of move
translations, added background character Fumimaro's profile.

Updates in Version 1.1 (8/25/99): Updated my E-Mail address.

Updates in Version 1.2 (6/25/00): Updated some translations,
fixing words in Kiyoko's among other individual profiles.

Updates in Version 1.3 (10/13/01): Fixed the following:

Ryuko's last name corrected.
Ichiko's moveset added.
All movesets' romanizations corrected.
Description/translation of each move added.
Corrected grammatical/translation errors.

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                       Asuka Honda
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              April 15
Zodiac:                 Aries
Blood Type:             A
Height:                 151 cm
Weight:                 44 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    78-52-81
School Grade:           1st Year/Freshman
School Class:           C
Attendance Record:      No. 26
Club:                   Chemistry
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  3 years
Likes:                  Yukime-Daifuku (a type of rice-based cake
                       filled with ice cream)
Dislikes:               Eggs and sulfur
Favorite Word(s):       "Senri no michi mo ippo kara."
                       (Even the longest road starts with
                        one step.)
Favorite Subject(s):    Chemistry
Disliked Subject(s):    Japanese language (especially classical
                       literature/ancient writing)
Future Dream:           To become a chemist
Charm Point:            Eyes
School Life:            Mid-ranked schoolgirl headed for college.
                       An average girl; she wasn't much of an outstanding
                       student, but now she belongs to the chemistry club.
                       Even as an average middle school girl (Middle school
                       is three years), she could already compete with (her
                       mentor and head of the Chem Department) Ougigaya. She
                       blends easily into the normal surroundings of regular
                       girls. Represents the chemistry department the Mega
                       Fight Tournament. She undergoes Ougigaya's intensive
                       training in order to understand the secret techniques
                       of the chemistry department.
Private Life:           Born and raised in a very normal family. Her family
                       is nice; Her father, Daisuke, is a normal salaryman
                       who invents as a hobby. Her mother Kyoko, is a slightly
                       full-figured housewife. Her household was named "Most
                       Normal on the Block" by Musashino's "Bette Town"
                       magazine. In kindergarten and elementary school, Asuka
                       was in the same class as Karina; they are the best
                       of best friends. She usually sleeps in pajamas.

Fighting Techniques:    Enshin-Hasaiken -
                               This attack is Asuka's main projectile; the
                               standard "fireball" usually assigned to lead
                               characters.


                       Phenomenon Crash -
                               Asuka tosses a beaker filled with chemicals
                               onto the ground, causing an explosion under
                               her opponent. This can also be performed
                               while airborne.

                       Chemical Impact -
                               Asuka rushes forward and performs a jumping
                               uppercut. On the mid and high level versions,
                               she brings the opponent down with an extra
                               punch.

                       Mahha (Mach) Jab -
                               Asuka performs a series of rapid punches.
                               Not unlike E. Honda (of Street Fighter)'s
                               hundred hand slap attack.

                       Enshin-Rensatsuken (Super Technique) -
                               A super-powered version of Asuka's Enshin-
                               Hasaiken technique.

                       Chou (Super) Phenomenon Crash (Super Technique) -
                               A super-powered version of Asuka's Phenomenon
                               Crash technique.

                       Ougigaya Combination -
                               A series of three punches, ending with a
                               straightforward strike.

                       Freaker -
                               Asuka lifts and tosses her opponent into the
                               air, leaving her opponent to fall on her back.

                       Keriage -
                               Asuka's airborne throw; same as her ground
                               throw down to the animation.

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                       Karina Toyota
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              May 9
Zodiac:                 Taurus
Blood Type:             B
Height:                 151 cm
Weight:                 45 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    79-53-81
School Grade:           1st Year/Freshman
School Class:           B
Attendance Record:      No. 22
Club:                   Biology
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  16 (at least she's honest...)
Likes:                  Frogs
Dislikes:               Snakes
Favorite Word(s):       "Issun no mushi nimo gofun no tamashii."
                       (lit. "There are five parts of a soul in
                        one insect"; there is greatness found in
                        even the smallest of living things.)
Favorite Subject(s):    Biology
Disliked Subject(s):    Chemistry
Future Dream:           To become a scholar of biology
Charm Point:            The "hold" of her hair
School Life:            Went to a different middle school than Asuka, but
                       during kindergarten and elementary school they were
                       always in the same class. Because she is isolated in
                       a school where students seem to stand at a slant,
                       Karina stood out.
Private Life:           Karina's family of three consists of herself and her
                       two parents: her father, an international pilot, and
                       her mother, a former stewardess that now manages a
                       boutique. Her father is tough, but cool and popular.
                       The nature of his job often keeps him away from home.
                       Her mother is a self-confident combination of wit and
                       beauty.  Karina is shocked at how her mother can keep
                       such a tight hold on her father through all his time
                       away and bring the family together.  Both her parents
                       don't have enough time at home; since elementary
                       school, Karina has been doing much caretaking at the
                       house.  She admits her one and only best friend is
                       her pet frog named Kero-pyon.
                       Ever since the summer of her first year of middle
                       school, when Karina incubated and then hatched him,
                       Karina has been walking around taking Kero-pyon with
                       her.  Kero-pyon is the only one who eases her mind.

Fighting Techniques:    Kero-kero Heat Press -
                               Kero-pyon makes a fiery leap into Karina's
                               opponent at her beckoning. (This is the
                               same as the Kero-kero Attack, just perfor=
                               med with the "strong" attack button).

                       Kero-kero Attack -
                               Kero-pyon takes a fiery charge into Karina's
                               opponent at her beckoning.

                       Bio-Impact -
                               Karina rushes forward and drives a rising
                               knee into her opponent. On attacks other
                               than the one performed with the "weak"
                               attack button, Karina follows up with a
                               backwards somersault kick.

                       Somersault Shoot -
                               Karina jumps up, and as the name says,
                               performs a somersault kick.

                       Kero-pyon Set Up -
                               Kero-pyon literally ignites himself and
                               keeps a fiery aura until he is used in
                               a follow-up attack.

                       Kero-kero Mega Heat (Super Technique) -
                               At Karina's beckoning, Kero-pyon performs
                               the Kero-kero Attack, then rockets Karina's
                               opponent skyward with a vertical charge.

                       Kero-Kero Angler (Super Technique) -
                               At Karina's beckoning, Kero-pyon and a
                               legion of frogs charge forward on her
                               opponent as a small crest of water
                               follows them.

                       Middle Combo -
                               Karina's standard throw technique; she
                               holds the opponent close, knees her twice,
                               then lets her fall onto her back.

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                       Kumi Ookubo
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              September 7
Zodiac:                 Virgo
Blood Type:             AB
Height:                 158 cm
Weight:                 42 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    80-50-81
School Grade:           1st Year/Freshman
School Class:           A
Attendance Record:      No. 3
Club:                   New Gymnastics
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  She has a crush...
Likes:                  Cats
Dislikes:               Scary things
Favorite Word(s):       "Kandou" (deep emotion)
Favorite Subject(s):    Home economics
Disliked Subject(s):    Nothing in particular
Future Dream:           To have a lot of children
Charm Point:            Forelocks
School Life:            Quiet except in club activities; doesn't stand out.
                       She almost never boasts.  She met Asuka at the Ryouran
                       entrance exam; Ever since Mega Fight, they've become
                       good friends.  The threesome of Kumi, Asuka, and
                       Karina plan to become close-knit friends.
Private Life:           She has a crush, she loves homemaking and cute things,
                       she hates scary things; she's extraordinarily
                       feminine.  She believes she wants to get married, have
                       children, and make a happy home; She's very household-
                       oriented; the epitome of the gentle Japanese female.
                       She lives in a middle-class household.  In taking the
                       exam, she didn't meet the requirements to enter
                       Ryouran; instead, she went to a public school, since
                       it was easier on her family's finances (so she
                       believes).

Fighting Techniques:    Stick Shot -
                               Kumi throws a gymnast's club at the opponent.

                       Ribbon Cutter -
                               Kumi lashes her opponent with her ribbon
                               as she gives a performance.

                       Spinning Swan Kick -
                               Kumi jumps backward and performs a
                               midair somersault, kicking her opponent
                               on the way down.

                       Ribbon Slicer (Super Technique) -
                               Kumi begins with a Ribbon Cutter, then
                               ends with a Spinning Swan Kick.

                       Needle Shot (Super Technique) -
                               Kumi throws three clubs at her opponent:
                               one high, one in the middle, and one low,
                               simultaneously.

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                       Tamaki Shindou (Shindo)
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              April 14
Zodiac:                 Aries
Blood Type:             O
Height:                 167 cm
Weight:                 47 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    82-54-83
School Grade:           3rd Year/Senior
School Class:           A
Attendance Record:      No. 17
Club:                   Tennis
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  "No Comment"
Likes:                  Music and Tennis
Dislikes:               Dirty things and loud things
Favorite Word(s):       "Yasashisa to kibishisa" (Kindness and Harshness)
Favorite Subject(s):    English
Disliked Subject(s):    Nothing in particular
Future Dream:           Teacher
Charm Point:            Hair
School Life:            Personally, she's been targeted as a wild girl to all
                       the students at a first glance; she's a hard working
                       senior. She's also loved by her fellow seniors, and
                       she frequently advises them.  She's extaordinarily
                       good at spotting trouble. She's popular among the
                       juniors as a "big sister". Her popularity is half
                       and half with the "Takarazuka-like" Torami.
                       (Note: Takarazuka is a play revue that features girls
                        as "otokoyaku", girls in the dress and manner of
                        boys.)
Private Life:           She lives a prosperous, household-oriented life.

Fighting Techniques:    Hyakuretsu Serve -
                               Tamaki serves a fiery tennis ball toward
                               her opponent.

                       Robu (Lob)-Otoshi -
                               Tamaki sends her opponent upward with an
                               underhanded swing of her racket. On stronger
                               attacks, Tamaki adds a backhanded swat to
                               her opponent while she and her opponent
                               are both still airborne.

                       Kougeki V (Victory) -
                               Tamaki rushes toward her opponent, swinging
                               her racket upward at her opponent from the
                               front. A pink-lighted "V" shows in the wake
                               of her motions.

                       Jougeki V (Victory) -
                               Same as Kougeki V, only Tamaki ends up
                               behind her opponent after the "V" strike.
                               This attack only occurs in Asuka 120% Burning
                               Fest Final, as that is the only game in the
                               series with three attack buttons.

                       Geigeki V (Victory) -
                               Same as Jougeki V, only yielding more hits.

                       Dynamite Serve (Super Technique) -
                               A super-charged version of the Hyakuretsu
                               Serve technique.

                       Victory Dance (Super Technique) -
                               New for Burning Fest. Final, Tamaki
                               performs two Geigeki Vs in succession (front
                               to back, back to front), then finishes it
                               off with a Robu-Otoshi-like upward racket
                               strike.

                       Volley Quick -
                               Tamaki's throw technique; she sends the
                               opponent airborne, than slaps her with
                               her racket as if she were a tennis ball.

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                       Torami Houjou (Hojo)
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              July 22
Zodiac:                 Cancer
Blood Type:             A
Height:                 172 cm
Weight:                 58 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    86-60-83
School Grade:           3rd Year/Senior
School Class:           A
Attendance Record:      No. 18
Club:                   Karate
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  6 years
Likes:                  Fighting games
Dislikes:               Weak things
Favorite Word(s):       "Hibi tanren." ("Train each day.")
Favorite Subject(s):    Physical Education
Disliked Subject(s):    Math
Future Dream:           To be the first Japanese female to participate
                       in karate ring battles
Charm Point:            The best kick in Japan
School Life:            To herself and to others, expresses a strict and
                       stoic personality.  However, she's good at spotting
                       trouble amongst the juniors, and for that she's
                       loved by them. She has much tournament experience, and
                       she prides herself on her matchless strength in the
                       high school girl's karate world.
Private Life:           She lives a life based on following the rules,
                       taken from karate training.

Fighting Techniques:    Haou-ken -
                               Torami punches forward as a lightning wall
                               projectile moves toward her opponent.

                       Souryuu-ken -
                               Torami delivers two standing uppercut
                               strikes.

                       Tobishitsu-kakato-otoshi -
                               Torami jumps forward with a kick, then
                               brings her heel down on her opponent.

                       Shinkuu-Tobisokutou -
                               While airborne, Torami dives down with
                               a kick.

                       Rairyuu-Haou-ken (Super Technique) -
                               Supercharged version of the Haou-ken.

                       Rairyuu-Shougeki-Ha (Super Technique) -
                               Torami punches the ground, and a wave of
                               lightning energy slides toward her opponent.

                       Rairyuu-Hougeki-kyaku (Super Technique) -
                               A supercharged version of Torami's Shinkuu-
                               Tobisokutou. New for Burning Fest. Final.

                       Sokkan-kudaki -
                               Torami's basic throw; she holds her opponent
                               by the shoulder and slams her down to the
                               ground.

                       Senkanbu -
                               An aerial Sokkan-kudaki.

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                       Ryuuko Yamazaki
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              August 9
Zodiac:                 Leo
Blood Type:             A
Height:                 168 cm
Weight:                 48 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    79-55-83
School Grade:           2nd Year/Junior
School Class:           B
Attendance Record:      No. 31
Club:                   Volleyball
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  "No Comment"
Likes:                  Japanese-style meals
Dislikes:               Lies
Favorite Word(s):       "Shi shite shikabane hirou mono nashi."
                       (After death, you won't find a corpse.)
Favorite Subject(s):    Lunch break
Disliked Subject(s):    All of them
Future Dream:           To get in the industry and conquer the World Cup
Charm Point:            Firmness
School Life:            Compared to the way her body moves, her studying is
                       poor.  She has many friends and is loved by her peers.
                       The way she uses her whole body to spring into a serve
                       motivates the volleyball club to participate in inter-
                       school activities.  She lost to Tamaki Shindou in last
                       year's Mega Fight, and ever since the fires of getting
                       even burn inside her.
Private Life:           She has many friends; every fun day passes as she
                       pours all her enthusiasm into club activities.  For
                       a year, she has devoted herself into practicing to
                       strike down her target: Tamaki Shindou.

Fighting Techniques:    Tatsumaki Receive -
                               Ryuuko slides on the ground and clips her
                               opponent's knees, as if she were diving
                               to catch a volleyball.

                       Inazuma Serve -
                               Ryuuko serves a volleyball at her opponent,
                               which electrifies her opponent upon contact.

                       Quick Driver -
                               Ryuuko opens with an overhead attack, then
                               jumps up, carrying her opponent on her
                               shoulders, bringing her down for a classic
                               Argentine rack backbreaker.

                       Hyper Tackle (Super Technique) -
                               Ryuuko slams her shoulder into her opponent
                               twice.

                       Yamazaki Buster (Super Technique) -
                               New for Burning Fest. Final, Ryuuko slams
                               her opponent onto her back with a kneeling
                               powerbomb, then tosses her opponent up for
                               a Quick Driver.

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                       Megumi Suzuki
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              October 27
Zodiac:                 Scorpio
Blood Type:             B
Height:                 148 cm
Weight:                 43 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    79-51-80
School Grade:           2nd Year/Junior
School Class:           B
Attendance Record:      No. 11
Club:                   Cheerleading
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  She has a boyfriend
Likes:                  Iidabashi's Pumpkin Cake
Dislikes:               Bugs
Favorite Word(s):       "Kahou wa nete mate.."
                       (Lit. "Good luck sleeps and waits",
                        Good things come to those who wait.)
Favorite Subject(s):    History (...and the teacher)
Disliked Subject(s):    English
Future Dream:           Idol singer
Charm Point:            Double tooth
School Life:            She makes it a routine habit to sleep in class
                       and thus she keeps her grades to herself.
                       Megumi has many friends; she's a popular person
                       who doesn't hold back and listens to requests
                       from other schools.
Private Life:           A normal girl who's small in stature, yet complex.
                       She loves sweet things; she's always eating
                       cakes in lots of places; she knows anything
                       that's involved with cakes.  Even if a new
                       cake comes out, she knows its sweetness, and
                       rumors start flying.

Fighting Techniques:    Pon-Pon (Pom-Pom) Attack -
                               Megumi throws her pom-poms at the opponent,
                               and they return back to her in a boomerang-
                               like fashion.

                       Pon-Pon Upper -
                               Megumi, with pom-poms in hand, performs
                               a rising uppercut technique.

                       Megumi Kerikeri Punch -
                               Megumi kicks at her opponent twice, then
                               slides forward with a pom-pom assisted
                               punch.

                       Fumifumi-Nokkari -
                               Megumi jumps and does an airborne flipping
                               roll; afterward she can follow up with a
                               diving multi-hit kick or an air throw.

                       Megumi Kerikeri Dance (Super Technique) -
                               Megumi performs a multi-hit rush combo then
                               ends with a Pom-Pom Upper.

                       Dekkai Pon-Pon Attack (Super Technique) -
                               As the name says, Megumi throws a giant
                               Pom-Pom Attack at her opponent.

                       Ebisori Punch (In The Air) -
                               Megumi's air throw technique. Same as
                               her ground throw, which is animated in a
                               similar manner as Asuka's "Freaker"/
                               "Keriage" throw.

                       Ko Puresu (Press) -
                               An aerial attack in which Megumi drops
                               her rear end on her opponent.

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                       Kiyoko Mitarai
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              August 16
Zodiac:                 Leo
Blood Type:             O
Height:                 157 cm
Weight:                 47 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    80-57-82
School Grade:           2nd Year/Junior
School Class:           A
Attendance Record:      No. 26
Club:                   Softball
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  4 years
Likes:                  Moving her body
Dislikes:               Weak boys
Favorite Word(s):       "Ikkyuu jukon"
                       ("Intimacy with one ball")
Favorite Subject(s):    Modern History
Disliked Subject(s):    Art
Future Dream:           To become a female pro baseball player,
                       and play as an All-Star
Charm Point:            Striking sense
School Life:            She's cheerful, and she gets respect from the fact that
                       her one-track mind tendencies are reflected in the
                       seniors; a serious girl with a good eye for spotting
                       trouble among the juniors.
Private Life:           She usually spends everyday healthy.  She takes a blow
                       to her ego whenever her name "Mitarai" is misread as
                       "O-tearai" (Lit. washing one's hands, but it also a
                       term to refer to "toilet/bathroom").
                       Kiyoko gets a little angry and wants to do anything
                       and everything she can to someone when she hears that.
                       She also isn't fond of the name "Wild Girl Kyon-Kyon".
                       (Kyonkyon is the nickname of a famous recording artist
                        in Japan, Kyoko Koizumi. I guess it's because of
                        her name being Kiyoko, and it sounds like "Kyoko"
                       that she's called such a thing.)

Fighting Techniques:    Dai-League-Softball Hachi-Gou (Number 8) -
                               Kiyoko makes an underhand toss with a
                               charged-up softball, that bounces against
                               the ground before hitting the opponent.

                       Tsuutenkaku-dahou -
                               Kiyoko swings her bat at her opponent
                               with one hand, scoring several hits as
                               she kicks up a wall of energetic dust.
                               This move was added in Burning Fest.
                               Final.

                       Gettsuu (Get Two) Striker -
                               Kiyoko rushes in with a backhand swipe
                               of her mitt, then jumps and dives down
                               tagging her opponent with the energy-
                               charged mitt for several hits. This
                               can also be done in the air (in which
                               case she just does the second half of
                               this move).

                       Illusion Out (Super Technique) -
                               Supercharged version of the Gettsuu
                               Striker. The difference is of course,
                               Kiyoko's speed, and the fact that instead
                               of tagging her opponent with the mitt, she
                               kicks at her opponent's head.

                       Needle Spike (In the air)
                               Kiyoko's air throw; she grabs her opponent,
                               then flips in mid air, bringing her opponent
                               down under her foot.

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                       Cathy Wild
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              February 20
Zodiac:                 Pisces
Blood Type:             O
Height:                 176 cm
Weight:                 56 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    89-60-87
School Grade:           3rd Year/Senior
School Class:           C
Attendance Record:      No. 8
Club:                   Pro-Wrestling Fan Club
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  She has a fiance
Likes:                  Karaoke
Dislikes:               Sitting/squatting Japanese style
Favorite Word(s):       "Icchi-ba~~~n!" (Number One!)
Favorite Subject(s):    Japanese language
Disliked Subject(s):    History
Future Dream:           To be "ruling champion" of the WWWA
                       (presumably a women's wrestling association)
Charm Point:            Bust (...)
School Life:            Exchange student from a Florida "sister" school.  She
                       has come to Japan during her 3rd year of high school,
                       and just for one year.  Early since her arrival to
                       Japan, she has used her natural cheeriness to become
                       familiar with the surroundings. When an English lesson
                       in each class turns up, she goes around showing that
                       she can speak her native language.
Private Life:           Cathy can speak Japanese after learning it from a
                       Japanese school in America.  Is the reason why she
                       can skillfully speak Kansai-ben (dialect spoken in
                       Osaka) the teacher's fault?  Her fiance, having that
                       "Southern hospitality", will soon marry her.

Fighting Techniques:    Dash Knee -
                               Cathy dashes forward and drives a rising
                               knee into her opponent. On stronger attack
                               buttons, Cathy will follow up with a sidekick
                               that sends her opponent into the wall.

                       Cathy Lariat -
                               Cathy strikes with an outstretched left arm.
                               On stronger attack buttons, Cathy repeats the
                               strike once.

                       Shoulder Crash -
                               Cathy catches an airborne or standing opponent
                               with a leap, then grabs her opponent by the
                               waist, holding her upside down as she drives
                               her opponent's shoulder into an outstretched
                               knee.

                       Powerbomb -
                               From a standing legscissors (head between her
                               legs), Cathy lifts her opponent while holding
                               her opponent's waist, then slams her opponent
                               onto her back. New for Burning Fest. Final.

                       Triple Head Butt -
                               Cathy holds her opponent in place, and leans
                               back, driving her head into her opponent three
                               times.

                       Northern Lights Bomb -
                               Cathy lifts her opponent up for a bodyslam,
                               but instead falls to the side and drops the
                               opponent on her head.

                       Frankensteiner -
                               While airborne, Cathy locks both her legs
                               around her opponents head and heck, then
                               falls backwards and flips her opponent over,
                               bringing her to the ground.

                       Itekomashi Special (Super Technique) -
                               Cathy takes hold of her opponent, then
                               performs the Triple Head Butt. Afterward,
                               she leaps up and performs the Shoulder
                               Crash on her opponent, followed by a
                               Powerbomb. Finally, she tosses her
                               opponent behind her.

                       Buchikomashi Crash (Super Technique) -
                               Cathy begins with a Northern Lights Bomb,
                               retains the hold on her opponent, leaps
                               and drops her with a Powerbomb. Then she
                               tosses her opponent across the screen with
                               one hand. New for Burning Fest. Final.

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                       Nana Owada
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              October 17
Zodiac:                 Libra
Blood Type:             O
Height:                 152 cm
Weight:                 42 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    78-51-80
School Grade:           2nd Year/Junior
School Class:           A
Attendance Record:      No. 2
Club:                   Dance (classical) society
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  She has a fiance
Likes:                  Tradition
Dislikes:               Western culture
Favorite Word(s):       "Kachou Fuugetsu"
                       (Birds and flowers, wind and moon)
Favorite Subject(s):    Classical literature
Disliked Subject(s):    English
Future Dream:           Succeed her mother and grandmother and become
                       leader of the Owada style
Charm Point:            Black hair
School Life:            She has become fairly disinterested with being raised
                       in an affluent family with traditions in dance. She
                       doesn't dislike socializing, but because she is so
                       formal she keeps a distance from others.  She is
                       well-liked by the senior citizens, and people like
                       Genichirou Shindou (Ryouran's principal) often join
                       her for tea.
Private Life:           Eldest daughter of Natori Owada, head of the family
                       line; was raised under a strict household, then went
                       under her grandmother's special talent education
                       of being a traditional Japanese woman. Her parents
                       arranged her marriage, and then drank tea
                       (a ceremonial green tea) together. The relationship
                       hasn't been bad.

Fighting Techniques:    Fuugessen -
                               Nana throws a fan at her opponent at speeds
                               varying depending on the attack button used.

                       Ushiwaka no Mai -
                               While performing one of her family's
                               traditional dances, Nana makes swipes with
                               her fans.

                       Resshu-Ha -
                               A black "cloud" of energy comes out of
                               Nana's backhand swipe, and reflects/
                               neutralizes projectiles. If done with
                               stronger attack buttons, it knocks her
                               opponent into the wall.

                       Ouka-Rengeki -
                               A rapid palm attack, not unlike E.Honda
                               (of Street Fighter)'s Hundred Hand Slap.
                               Butousouenjin Ichi(Super Technique)

                       Butousouenjin Ichi (Super Technique) -
                               Nana attacks with a spear, which electrifies
                               the opponent upon contact.

                       Butousouenjin Ni (Super Technique) -
                               Instead of the back slash Nana performs in
                               Butousouenjin Ichi, Nana spins the spear
                               in her hand.

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                       Shinobu Kawasaki
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              April 4
Zodiac:                 Aries
Blood Type:             B
Height:                 149 cm
Weight:                 48 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    75-51-79
School Grade:           2nd Year/Junior
School Class:           F
Attendance Record:      No. 9
Club:                   Leader of a gang at Touyou Harimadana Institute
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  She won't tell
Likes:                  People that can feel "guts"
Dislikes:               People that can't feel "guts"
Favorite Word(s):       "Shippuu Dotou"
                       (Angry Waves of a Hurricane)
Favorite Subject(s):    O-bentou (lunch)
Disliked Subject(s):    Arithmetic
Future Dream:           To unify Japan
Charm Point:            The power in her punch to bring a certain kill with
                       one attack
School Life:            One year ago, it was "Obliteration! The Hot-Blooded
                       Fighting Gang! The 100 Round, Burning Battle Of
                       Certain Victory!"  Shinobu took well-known strong
                       people from the metropolitan area's schools and city
                       dojos as opponents and kept racking up the wins, but
                       after 99 people had gone down, she finally tired out.
                       At the Ryouran Girl's Institute, her opponent was
                       Tamaki Shindou. After that encounter, she knew of the
                       Mega Fight Tournament; she lost to her opponent, who
                       she knew  was the overall winner of said tournament.
                       This year, she will enter the Mega Fight and fight
                       last year's winner to prove that she is the
                       strongest.
Private Life:           Her family's private life is a mystery.  She's a
                       loner; when a new challenge arises, she takes
                       it and disappears.

Fighting Techniques:    Banchou Bazooka -
                               Shinobu punches (standing uppercut, hook
                               punch, or straight punch) and a violet
                               sparkling projectile sphere shoots
                               toward her opponent.

                       Banchou Dynamite -
                               Shinobu delivers a standing uppercut.
                               On weak attack, it is similar to Batsu
                               Ichimonji (of Rival Schools/Shiritsu
                               Justice Gakuen)'s Guts Upper. On stronger
                               attacks, Shinobu follows up with another
                               uppercut on the opposite hand. On strongest
                               attack, Shinobu performs a jumping uppercut
                               after the initial strike.

                       Banchou Tornado -
                               Shinobu performs a jump kick, then
                               up to three more in succession. Similar
                               to Sean (of Street Fighter III)'s Tornado
                               Kick or Dan (of Street Fighter Zero/Alpha)'s
                               Dankuukyaku attacks. Can also be performed
                               in the air.

                       Banchou Striker -
                               Shinobu performs a diving kick while in
                               the air. New For Burning Fest. Final.

                       Hissatsu Megaton Bazooka (Super Technique) -
                               A super-charged Banchou Bazooka technique.
                               As Shinobu punches, three giant sized
                               spherical projectiles are thrown into the
                               opponent.

                       Hissatsu Megaton Dynamite  (Super Technique) -
                               A supercharged Banchou Dynamite. Shinobu ends
                               with the jumping variation of this attack.

                       Banchou Himitsu Punch -
                               Shinobu performs a straight punch. This
                               attack leads off chain combos.

                       Bukkomi Tokkou Kick (In Air) -
                               Same as the Banchou Striker.


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                       Tetsuko Ougigaya
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              July 2
Zodiac:                 Cancer
Blood Type:             O
Height:                 158 cm
Weight:                 47 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    81-59-81
School Grade:           3rd Year/Senior
School Class:           --
Attendance Record:      --
Club:                   Chemistry
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  3 years
Likes:                  Reading (she likes books on philosophy)
Dislikes:               People that follow the newest fads
Favorite Word(s):       "Doryoku ni masaru sainou nashi."
                       (No talent for surpassing hard work)
Favorite Subject(s):    Classical Literature
Disliked Subject(s):    Math
Future Dream:           It goes without saying...
Charm Point:            Shape of her mouth
School Life:            Head of the chemistry club.  Surprisingly, a whole lot
                       of students love her charisma; she's aware that
                       Tamaki, Torami and other merited students line up to
                       her.  She isn't really concerned with any of those
                       circumstances however; many people follow her, just
                       to say they followed her.
Private Life:           Upon going back home from school, she's always reading
                       books on philosophy; she loves to read about relative
                       thoughts especially.  The rest of her private life
                       leaves nothing to be known; she's a person shrouded in
                       much mystery.

Fighting Techniques:    Ougigaya Combination -
                               A series of punches ending with a straight
                               punch. Same as Asuka's technique, but faster.

                       Mach Jab -
                               A series of rapid fire punches. Same as
                               Asuka's technique, but faster.

                       Enshin-Hasaiken -
                               Standard fiery projectile; like all of
                               Tetsuko's moves, this one is faster than
                               what Asuka delivers.

                       Phenomenon Crash -
                               Same as Asuka's technique; Tetsuko leaps
                               and drops three exploding beakers down at
                               her opponent.

                       Impact Charge -
                               The one move that differentiates Tetsuko from
                               her apprentice Asuka; she rushes in with one
                               palm outstretched for one hit, then follows
                               up with a multi-hit standing uppercut.

                       Chou Phenomenon Crash (Super Technique) -
                               Super charged version of the Phenomenon Crash.
                               Tetsuko throws about six beakers instead of
                               three.

                       Enshin-Rensatsuken (Super Technique) -
                               Super charged version of the Enshin-Hasaiken.


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                       Ichiko Furutachi
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Sex:                    Female
Birthdate:              December 12
Zodiac:                 Sagittarius
Blood Type:             B
Height:                 150 cm
Weight:                 44 kg
Three Sizes (B-W-H):    78-52-79
School Grade:           2nd Year/Junior
School Class:           A
Attendance Record:      No. 24
Club:                   Broadcasting
Years w/o A Boyfriend:  3 years
Likes:                  Sports TV programs
Dislikes:               Cockroaches
Favorite Word(s):       "Pen wa tsurugi yori tsuyoshi."
                       (The pen is mightier than the sword.)
Favorite Subject(s):    Math (especially probability and statistics)
Disliked Subject(s):    World History
Future Dream:           To become an announcer for sports TV programs
                       (especially pro wrestling)
Charm Point:            The way she talks
School Life:            She has many fans of her unique "Furutachi" accent,
                       and because when she hears her own voice she becomes
                       a fan herself, she feels that she wants to put more
                       heat into her announcing.
Private Life:           Her private life is that of a normal girl; however,
                       she places her interests on outside things
                       facing her rather than herself.

Fighting Techniques:    Nekkyou! Powerful Shoot -
                               Ichiko swings her microphone upward, and a
                               ground wave of energy shoots toward her
                               opponent.

                       Totsugeki! Interview Attack -
                               Ichiko dives toward her opponent, shouting
                               "Douzo!" ("Go ahead!") with her microphone
                               held out, as if rushing to get that one
                               comment out of her opponent.

                       Kyouretsu! Hassle Reporter -
                               Ichiko performs a "rising uppercut" attack
                               with her microphone in hand.

                       Kyoufu! Pineapple Bomber (Super Technique) -
                               A classic "ranbu" attack. Ichiko punches a
                               few times at her opponent, then delivers a
                               Kyouretsu! Hassle Reporter to finish off.
                               When her opponent comes crashing down, she
                               poses for the camera.

                       Mubou! Panic Reporter (Super Technique) -
                               Ichiko tosses a microphone at her opponent
                               then crouches down, covering her ears as
                               it explodes in a manner not unlike the
                               Phenomenon Crash.

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                       Fumimaro Yamashina
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Sex:                    Male
Birthdate:              January 28
Zodiac:                 Aquarius
Blood Type:             A
Height:                 173 cm
Weight:                 58 kg
Occupation:             Head of teaching (Kyoutou) at Ryouran
Club:                   None
Likes:                  High-class things
Dislikes:               Inferior, vulgar things
Favorite Word(s):       "Yoraba taiju no kage"
                       (If you want to get ahead, hide behind someone big.
                       (--lit.  If you approach,  use a large tree's
                       shadow.))
School Life:            Ryouran Girl's Institute's high-class head of
                       teaching. A snob and a brown-noser. Secretly, he's
                       trying to take Genichirou's place as principal. He
                       calls himself "Dandy" but it appears that he's dis-
                       liked by the students. It's rumored that he was able
                       to become head of teaching because of his ability to
                       bring together and absorb the principal's good and
                       evil.
Private Life:           He plans to do the activities he's been hiding from
                       others; sneaky. He's PETTY and reeks of STINGINESS.

Fighting Techniques:    --
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                       Genichirou Shindou (Shindo)
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Sex:                    Male
Birthdate:              January 1
Zodiac:                 Capricorn
Blood Type:             O
Height:                 175 cm
Weight:                 72 kg
Occupation:             Principal of the Ryouran Girl's Institute
Club:                   None
Likes:                  Traditional culture
Dislikes:               Nothing in particular
Desk Motto:             "Fumitake ryoudou."
                       (A cultured warrior goes both ways.)
School Life:            Genichirou believes that a person that needs today's
                       Japan should believe in a good wife and wise mother,
                       daily, and nightly education for better upbringing.
                       He also believes a healthy body must bear great know-
                       ledge; not just studying, but also physical exercise
                       will add strength to it.  The real truth is that the
                       many graduates of the Ryouran girl's school go on to
                       do various activities.  He is respected by the
                       students and viewed as a father figure.
Private Life:           As Tamaki's father and educator, looks over and
                       protects his daughter at school.

Fighting Techniques:    Kenkon-itteki -
                               Genichirou throws out a red cloud of energy
                               similar to Nana's Resshu-Ha, but without the
                               pushing-away properties.

                       Shitsujitsu-Gouken -
                               Genichirou performs a jumping uppercut in
                               which he spins at the apex of his jump.

                       Shippuu-Dotou -
                               Genichirou dashes through his opponent with
                               a multi-hit straightforward punch. On strong
                               attack buttons instead of punching through,
                               he brings his punching hand upward and then
                               causes an explosion under said arm.

                       Garyuu-Tensei (Super Technique) -
                               Genichirou throws a screen-height blue
                               "cutting" projectile at his opponent. Similar
                               to the technique used by Zankuurou Minazuki in
                               Samurai Spirits/Showdown 3 and IV.

                       Taizan-Meidou (Super Technique) -
                               Genichirou punches forward, then if it
                               connects, he follows up with a Shitsujitsu-
                               Gouken that sends his opponent into the sky.



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Move Name Translations
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Asuka/Tetsuko
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Enshin-Hasaiken:  Centrifugal Crushing Fist
Enshin-Rensatsuken: Centrifugal Repeated Kill Fist
Keriage: Kick Up

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Karina
=============

Kero-Kero (Attack name) = "Kero" is an onomatopoeic word that means the
sound that frogs make (in English, it's commonly said as "ribbit").

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Tamaki
=============

Hyakuretsu Serve: 100-times Violent Serve
Geigeki V: Ambush Attack Victory
Yougeki V: Ambush (Intercepting) Attack Victory
Kougeki V: Attack Victory
Robu-Otoshi: Lob Drop

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Kiyoko
=============
Dai League Softball Hachi-Gou: Big League Softball No. 8
Gettsuu Striker: Double Play Striker ("Gettsuu" = "Get Two", which means a
                double play in Japanese)
Tsuutenkakudahou: Passing Through The Towers of Heaven Batting Form
Shin Tsuuteknakudahou: True Passing Through The Towers of Heaven Battle Form

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Cathy
=============
Itekomashi Special: Going For It Special
Buchikamashi Crash: Face Strike (Sumo) / Hard Punch Crash


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Megumi
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Ponpon Attack: Pom-Pom Attack
Kerikeri Punch: Kick-Kick Punch
Ponpon Upper: Pom-Pom Upper(cut)
Fumifumi-Nokkari: Stomp-Stomp Hop-On
Dekkai Ponpon Attack: Giant Pom-Pom Attack
Ebisori Punch: Shrimp/Prawn's Curve Punch
Kopuresu: Little Press

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Ryuuko
=============
Tatsumaki Recieve: Whirlwind Recieve
Inazuma Serve: Flash Of Lightning Serve

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Nana
=============
Fuugessen: Wind Moon Fan
Resshu-Ha: Split Attack Rending
Ushiwaka no Mai: Ushiwaka (surname)'s Dance (the name Ushiwaka means "cow
                youth")
Ouka-Rengeki: Cherry Blossom Repetitive Attack
Butousouenjin Ichi: Dancing Sword Blue Flame Position One
Butousouenjin Ni: Dancing Sword Blue Flame Position Two

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Torami
=============
Haouken: Ruling Leadership Fist
Souryuuken: Twin Dragon Fist
Tobishitsu Kakato Otoshi: Flying Knee Heel Drop
Shinkuu Tobisokutou: Vacuum Flying Foot Blade
Rairyuu Haouken: Thunder Dragon Ruling Leadership Fist
Rairyuu Shougeki Ha: Thunder Dragon Shockwave
Rairyuu Hougekikyaku: Thunder Dragon Bombarding Kick
Sokkan-kudaki: Close-range Smash

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Shinobu
=============
Banchou Bazooka: Gang Leader Bazooka
Banchou Dynamite: Gang Leader Dynamite
Banchou Tornado: Gang Leader Tornado
Banchou Striker: Gang Leader Striker
Bukkomi Tokkou Kick: Inside Thrusting Special Aggression Kick
Hissatsu Megaton Bazooka: Certain Kill Megaton Bazooka
Hissatsu Megaton Dynamite: Certain Kill Megaton Dynamite

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Ichiko
=============
Nekkyou! Powerful Shoot:  Wild Enthusiasm! Powerful Shoot
Totsugeki! Interview Attack: Assault! Interview Attack
Kyouretsu! Hassle Reporter: Intense! Hassle Reporter
Kyoufu! Pineapple Bomber: Terror! Pineapple Bomber
Mubou! Panic Reporter: Reckless! Panic Reporter

=============
Genichirou
=============

Kenkon-Itteki: The Cast-Off Of Heaven and Earth
Shippuu-Dotou: The Surging Waves of a Hurricane
Shitsujitsu-Gouken: Sincerity, Fortitude and Vigor
Garyuu-Tensei = Brush Stroke Dragon Point Clearing
Taizan-Meidou - Great Trouble

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End Notes: This didn't take as long as the Rival Schools FAQ did, having
remembered lot of those kanji I looked up from translating that. Well,
hope you all enjoy, I might add Fumimaro in a future version if enough
people want to know about him. See you around next FAQ!! ---- Batsu

Version 0.2: Well, now having played the game (and surprisingly, through
its simplicity it's pretty good!) I needed to make a few adjustments.
More to come! --Batsu

Version 0.3: Just got Tetsuko and Genichirou... and they kick butt!
..but man, 20 hours of game play. Those who have the game remember to
save it every time you play it! Whew. Well, catch you later. I'll
probably add Fumimaro in the next version.

Version 1.0: Added Fumimaro... that guy's kinda weird, isn't he?
Heh. Well... hope you all enjoyed it... if any new translations need
to be made, I'll make them sooner or later. This is Ichimonji Batsu
the Hot-Blooded Transfer Student signing off!

Version 1.1: Updated my E-Mail address. I've gotten a chance to play
Asuka 120% Final, and for the PS users, it's pretty good. Adding the
coolest things about the Saturn version (Limited), and even letting you
use Ichiko! She's cool since she's the "Dan" of the game. But nothing
really new as far as characters are concerned.

Version 1.2: Dang, it's been a while since I've done one of these updates.
Needed to fix some shaky, shaky translations, and some other tidbits I found
out about the characters (Kiyoko especially). What possessed me to put in
another update? Well, there's a page out there with an older version of my
FAQ being used (at http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Bridge/7475/index.html),
and I thought "Whoa... that FAQ needs some work!" Enjoy!

Version 1.3: Seeing that my FAQ has been used in yet other places, I have
decided to make even more corrections and descriptions to make this FAQ
more complete. This may very well be the last update until I find something
even more glaring to correct.
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