Kasumi TOP

Category	Details
Fighting Style	Mugen Tenshin-ryū Tenjin-mon
CV	Hōko Kuwashima
Gender / Height / Weight	Female / 158cm / 48kg
Occupation / Hobby	Runaway Ninja / Fortune-telling

A kunoichi of the traditional Mugen Tenshin-ryū Tenjin-mon ninja clan. She is a girl who dislikes fighting but harbors a strong resolve within her. Since leaving her village to avenge her brother Hayate, who was attacked by Raidou, she has been hunted by her half-sister Ayane as a runaway ninja. Her battle continues to eliminate the clone created while she was captured by DOATEC.

As a beginner, first learn the basics of offense. The basic flow consists of "Throwing" or "Landing a Critical Stun (CS) > Launching the opponent while in CS > Performing an air combo."

[1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU2J86AiKcY)

First, practice the following: "CS-Inducing Moves," "CS-Extending Moves," "Launchers," and "Air Combos" so you can connect them in actual combat.

Command	Description	Linked Launchers
Fuga (66P)	A mid-punch that strikes forward while moving. NH induces a launch-capable CS.	7K, 8K
Harukaze-sen (66K)	A mid-kick jumping attack. NH induces a launch-capable CS.	7K, 8K
Hiryū-kyaku (8K)	A high-kick at close range. CH induces an immediate launch.	214P, 33P, 7K, 8K, 33K, 3H+K
Senkō-dan (6P)	11F startup. Kasumi's fastest mid-punch. Versatile extensions. (CH only)	7K, 8K, 33K, 3H+K (on CH)
Mō-washi-jin (4P)	12F mid-thrust. Long reach, can be performed while backing away. (CH only)	7K, 8K, 33K, 3H+K (on CH)

• Note: Kasumi's CS game relies more on creating opportunities with 6P or 4P via Counter Hits (CH) rather than Normal Hits (NH).

Command	Description	Remarks
Tenjin (P)	High-punch extender. 9F fastest strike; can transition to combos via PKK6K or PP7K.	All launchers work.
Kaijin (3P)	Mid-punch extender. Provides a very long CS state, allowing for versatile follow-ups.	Can launch via 3PKK.
Senten-kyaku (K)	High-kick extender. 11F fastest kick; links to launchers.	Can transition to launchers via KK6K or KK7K.
Ten-zan-shō (1P)	Crouching-status low-punch extender. Can transition to other moves via 1PP.	Long reach as an extender.

Command	Description	Startup
Suisei-hiji (214P)	Jump high-punch from crouch. Slow but long reach.	21F
Mugen-tō (33P)	Mid-punch. Transitions to back-turned state on hit.	20F
Getsurin-kyaku (7K)	Somersault mid-kick. Good for bound combos but leaves her vulnerable.	12F
Hiryū-kyaku (8K)	High-kick. Easy to handle due to fast frame data.	12F
Mai-ōgi (33K)	Mid-kick. Link to Fatal Rush combos after launch.	17F
Sen-Kasumi-geri (3H+K)	Mid-kick. Good reach for mid-range.	18F

Command	Description
(e.g., 8K > P > P > 6PK)	(e.g., The most basic combo. Start here.)
(e.g., 33P > PP6P4 > Back-turned K)	(e.g., Applied combo for higher damage.)

• Fast Links: Top-tier speed in movement and strikes, allowing her to confuse opponents with warps.
• Versatile Extensions: Rich variety of high, mid, and low extensions for complex mix-ups.

• Combo Difficulty: Lower raw damage; high-damage combos require technical skill.
• Recovery Frames: Many moves have long recovery if blocked; she struggles against defensive styles.

• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Average)
• Recommendation: ★★☆☆☆ (A character worth trying out)

• (e.g., Traditional Costume): (e.g., The blue ninja garb worn since the first game is called "Ruriko.")
• (e.g., Special Dialogue): (e.g., Her lines change to exclusive ones when facing Hayate or Ayane.)