Akira: Ask a Question, Get an Answer

I disagree with this, is a decent move in it's own right and has quite a lote of uses. I don't see how you could ever choose one move or the other, different tools really.

 

I disagree completely. That 2 frames is a BIG thing in VF. DE is a poke, and used to set up stuff, SDE is a launcher that can no longer be used willy-nilly like it could before. There is a large difference between a 13 frame mid and a 15 frame mid launcher. P->SDE is no longer a blockstring.

No. 3P is a move aimed at input-challenged people. Unless someone has a sabaki that parries elbows but not mid punches, but I don't remember such. Usually its the other way around.

 

For sure it is, and that's what i'm talking about - if you have enough frame advantage, you can do SDE without thinking about risk-reward. It no longer puts you in nitaku on block, so it's definately safer. 15 frame startup is an obvious nerf, without it that would be too cheap.

 

I have a question about Akira +

Its a 16 frames mid kick, but it seems to lauch the opponent. with akira's new move + , , it seems to refloat the opponent for a combo.

The same for , it seems to float opponents.

My question is, aside for shorter range, it seems to be better than knee? am I missing something here?

 

Marly, my question is: am i missing something here?

If its really the case that a 16 frames mid kick is a floater, why anybody would use yoho or knee? I am sure there must something to this.

 

It's not a launcher on normal or recovery hit so it's not ideal for punishment. I've been told it launches everyone up to heavyweights on CH but since he already has a strong CH launcher that executes at 15 - 16 frames then I don't see the point of K+GP.

EDIT: is a decent launcher for punishment (the combo's differ from normal hit), same exe speed as KNEE so if you struggle with KNEE input it's a good substitute.

 

CH K+G_fullcharge_P bounds up to and including Akira, but can't be hitchecked I think.
On recovery counter everything after K+G can be teched, so its not as good as knee.

 

i Have a question about the Tetsuzankou (+)
There is any way to get a combo with it?
Close to the wall, wallsplat or in some place of the ring or or it's just a move to punish or "try tour luck" to get a counter?

Thanks!!!

 

You may be able to tag on an extra after a wallhit but I doubt there's room for much more, someone else here might know more.

It can be decent as a punisher against some of the heavier characters but i'd have to look into it to be more specific.

I know it has some situational uses against rising attacks

 

hey jimi, i posted some wall combos a while back in the combo thread if you want to check it out (bottom of the page): http://virtuafighter.com/threads/combo-thread.15915/page-9

I never got around to testing on heavier characters. only other one i got to test was + > + > +. I think it works on sarah, vanessa and lion.

 

thanks to Feck and mfwebdude for the help!!great advice, I'm amazed about the anti-rising kick atack!! (i hate that attack)
I gonna practice this!!

 

hello again i have a question about The Teishitsu Dantai (release within 1 frame) (and NOT is a question about how to perform it lol!)
Usually I have trouble to land this move, most of the time my attack is guarded, or i get countered when i try to evade a string,

There is a specific situation to use this launcher?moderately know concepts like frames, advantage and disadvantage and yet still feel like a lot of luck.

Thanks again

 

Teishitsu Dantai is a 17fr NH launcher, which in my opinion, is PERFECT for punishing blocked lows(that are -17 and worse) and whiffed highs, due to the fact that you can enter this move while crouching. However, K+G!G does not float as high as its counterpart, Yoho (33P). So, the damage isn't as high.

I hope that answered your question.

 

Finally someone see's the use of Knee as a punish. Got to practice your ass off in order to pull it off consistently though.

 

There's something I don't get in the Wiki strategy section for Akira:

I don't get the point to use the moves in situations where they CAN be interrupted. Am i missing something ?
AFAIK Akira's semi ciruclars are supposed to be used from +7/+8 and more advantage (not +6/+7) which happens after DE CH so that everything clings together ^^.

 

Very true, his CH DE does set up his circs.

You raise a good point. However, I feel that AK's circulars are useful in nitaku situations when my opponent likes to evade. The most effective mixup is the SDE or throw, but I feel that landing one his circulars are beneficial to akira, because he can get great oki off of one, and great mixup options of off another.

SDE is, without a doubt, the best choice if you sense your opponent is going to abare.

Did I put +6/+7? I can't add . Thanks for the heads up.

 

Is it me or does Akira not have that high of regular combo damage? I see many other characters get over 100 damage without wall, but i cant find any Akira combos that do that.

 

LOL I agree, but people aren't trying to hear that. His damage is above average though.