The abs are back in town
It’s time to ring in the new year and with that comes Anji Mito’s birthday on January 1st, which of course makes this the perfect time to have a little party in the world of Guilty Gear.
Arc System Works certainly agreed as they have now released the gameplay trailer for Anji as he will be appearing in Guilty Gear Strive with all the abs and fans you could hope for during these festivities.
Mito, who first appeared twenty years ago with the release of GGX, battles with his Sixes fans and traditional Japanese dance moves that seem to be making a full return in Strive.
One of the few remaining Japanese in the world, Anji is a wanted man for both escaping the colonies in which they were placed and stealing the Sixes, which happen to be one of the sacred treasures, like Sol and Ky’s swords.
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Those who have recently returned to Accent Core will likely notice a complete overhaul of Anji’s animations, which is not surprising given that this is his first time fighting in the realm of the three dimensions.
Most of his attacks seem to be intact though, as we get to see his Fuujin special a number of times, although we’re only seeing what seems to be following up at the moment.
One move that is noticeably absent at the moment is his Kai stomping that gave him a lot of pressure and switchbacks, so it would be a shame if it didn’t return in Strive.
Anji clearly retains his butterfly projectile and overall aesthetic as well, as it wouldn’t really be him without it along with the surveillance mechanic who is also seen a few times.
Guilty Gear Strive is scheduled for worldwide release on April 9, 2021 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC, although players can get access a few days earlier by pre-ordering the Deluxe / Ultimate Edition.
While no character is being teased / revealed about the identity of the latest member of Strive’s roster, ArcSys confirms at the end that the next announcement will come in February 2021. You can watch the new trailer below.