Soul Series/Characters/Soul Calibur V: Difference between revisions

* {{spoiler|[[I Am Not Left-Handed]]}}: Sort of. {{spoiler|Patroklos initially [[All There in the Manual|learned iaijutsu and iaido from Setsuka]] (and he was a very quick learner), but then decided to switch to using his mother's Athenian style out of respect. The style was entirely self-taught, and while Z.W.E.I. notes it to be a pale imitation of Sophitia's and tells Patroklos essentially to [[Be Yourself]], Patroklos still holds up well up until he switches back to his original teachings (from which he goes on to trump enemies he had problems with in the past). That's... pretty [[Badass]], actually.}}

** [[Contrived Coincidence]]: The above... {{spoiler|which was required to keep the iaido style within the series, whilst dropping the previous wielder, Setsuka.}}

* [[Jerkass]]: He's [[Inferiority Superiority Complex|extremely cocky]], taunts his opponents openly, and does some highly questionable things throughout story mode, such as {{spoiler|killing an innocent man just because ''Patroklos thinks he's a malfested''.}}

* [[Justice Will Prevail]]: He's like the [[Fatal Fury|Kim Kaphwan]] of ''Soulcalibur''. One of his quotes even has Patroklos triumphantly proclaim [[I Am the Noun|"I am justice!"]]

* [[Knight Templar]]: For Soul Calibur. {{spoiler|Especially when he stabs Pyrrha.}}

** [[Shield-Bash]]

* [[Man in White]]

* [[Misplaced Retribution]]: Holy hell, yes. {{spoiler|Especially after the artbook revealed that Tira ''didn't'' kill his mother.}}

* [[Set Right What Once Went Wrong]]: His entire thought process after {{spoiler|killing his own sister}} could be summed up as, "Uh, whoops... I need a rewind button." Luckily {{spoiler|Edge Master}} granted that wish.

* {{spoiler|[[Brainwashed and Crazy]]: While she was affected by Tira's [[More Than Mind Control]], she became this under the influence of Soul Edge.}}

* [[Break the Cutie]]: Oh boy...

** {{spoiler|[[Double Subversion|Double Subverted]]. By the end, she still has her corrupted arm, but her eyes, voice, and personality return to normal.}}

* [[Dark Magical Girl]]

* [[The Drifter]]: [[Word of God|Hisaharu Tago]] has said this is how she spent her life, since she was kidnapped as a young child and therefore [[Tear Jerker|never got to enjoy any sort of family life growing up]].

* [[The Ingenue]]

* [[Fan Nickname]]: {{spoiler|Oprah as Pyrrha Omega}}.

* [[Fragile Flower]]: In personality, but not ability, if she's forced.

* [[Groin Attack]]: Naturally.

* [[Loners Are Freaks]]

* [[Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me]]

* [[Orochi]]: The Japanese art book reveals that Arahabaki is one.

* [[Sealed Inside a Person Shaped Can]]: Has the demon Arahabaki sealed inside her.

* [[Spiritual Successor]]: To her mentor Taki, as she possesses some of her moves with a much youthful twist.

A mysterious, intimidating man who wields a short sword, but utilizes a strange tonfa-like grip in renders (but a normal grip in gameplay screenshots). Is capable of summoning a wolf spirit [[Familiar]] named "E.I.N." to aid him in battle. He is currently working with Siegfried to find Soul Calibur's new wielder.

* [[Badass]]: Anyone who has the guts to {{spoiler|take on Nightmare ''and win''}} deserves this acclaim.

** [[Back-to-Back Badasses]]: With Siegfried in the story, during a skirmish with Graf Dumas' forces. One of his victory poses shows him back to back with E.I.N.

** The wolf-spirit he can summon is named E.I.N., which is "one."

** His sword is named "Kreuzgriff," which is German for "Cross Handle." This explains its unique shape.

* [[Fighting Spirit]]: Is able to call forth upon E.I.N., an ethereal [[Big Badass Wolf]] with a crescent moon lodged into its stomach, to fight alongside him.

* [[Hell-Bent for Leather]]

* [[Jossed]]: When he was first revealed, many assumed he was meant to be a new antagonist. His story profile later stated that he is in fact on the side of good.

* [[The Lancer]]: To Siegfried in ''V''.

* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]

* [[Walking Shirtless Scene]]

* [[Vapor Wear]]: Strange male example, but [http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/soulcalibur/images/d/d0/Sc5_pub_2d_zwei1b-copy.jpg his sagging pants and unzipped fly show that he's not wearing any underwear underneath.]

* [[Anime Chinese Girl]]

* [[Arranged Marriage]]: Xianghua would far prefer her daughter to become one of the Ming Emperor's wives, than pursue her dreams of seeing the world outside Ming (China).

* [[Flower Motifs]]: Her primary costume is designed around a lotus flower.

* [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: Leixia is not the first time [[Lauren Landa]] has voiced a [[Blaz Blue|Chinese Girl with much skin revealed (though this time, it's less boobielicious).]]

** [[Shrug of God]]: The staff has stated that she is not related to Amy, but they were quite vague on that statement, possibly referring to her fighting style and not her looks. The plot thickens...

* [[White-Haired Pretty Girl]]

* [[Zettai Ryouiki]]: Grade A

{{quote| Voiced By: [[Toshiyuki Toyonaga]] (Japanese), [[Johnny Yong Bosch]] (English)}}

* [[Animal Motifs]]: Monkeys. In fact he's one big [[Shout-Out]] to Sun Wukong.

* [[Big Eater]]: He's munching on a roast leg of lamb in his official artwork and all he talks about is food.

* [[Cute Shotaro Boy]]: Despite being 16.

* [[Does Not Like Shoes]]: His 1P outfit.

* [[Dub Induced Plot Hole]]: For some reason Xiba's family ties are not present in his english profile, while all other language options has it; in fact, Xiba's profile is all but cut short ''in all'' english official sources.

* [[The Fool]]

* [[Kid Hero]]

* [[Lighter and Softer]]: Compared to Kilik.

* [[Pint-Sized Powerhouse]]: He's the shortest male to appear in the series, standing at 5'5".

* [[Simple Staff]]

{{quote| Voiced By: [[Tomokazu Seki]] (Japanese), [[Roger Craig Smith]] (English)}}

* [[Badass]]: And how! Aside from what he's done in his [[Assassin's Creed|home series]], Ezio makes his ''Soul'' debut by picking a fight with '''[[Big Bad|Nightmare]]'''.

** [[Badass Cape]]: A white half-cape, which conveniently covers all of his left-side weapons when not in use.

** [[Badass Normal]]: Arguably considered to be one, at least compared to most of the other characters and guest fighters in the ''Soul'' series.

* [[Battle Theme Music]]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt2qhuTWrs4 Uses a cover of] ''ACII'''s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EaRHlo4B0Y "Venice Rooftops"] as seen in his announcement trailer.

* [[Blade Below the Shoulder]]: His Hidden Blades, which he uses for many of his melee attacks, including an unblockable attack that resembles the high-profile "flying" assassinations in the ''Assassin's Creed'' series. His Hidden Gun also counts, as it's mounted alongside on his left-forearm hidden blade.

* [[Canon Welding]]: The official backstory has Ezio making a stop in his quest to kill Cesare Borgia to recover a treasure that the Templars stole when they raided Forli; however, as soon as he opens the box, the Animus flips out and jumps ahead to Ezio waiting for the ship to Navvare. This sets the event just before the final battle of ''Brotherhood''.

** This is only to some extent. The first ''Soul'' game takes place six decades after Ezio's death in the 1520s, whereas ''Soul Edge'' is set in 1584 and ''SCV'' takes place twenty-four years later in 1608, despite his look and fighting style being a better fit for the ''Soul'' universe and both series being set during [[The Renaissance]]. [[Word of God]] [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-21-ezio-confirmed-for-soulcalibur-5 suggests that] Ezio's appearance in ''SCV'' is due to the Animus, making Ezio a "ghost" of sorts (or making ''V'' a program within the Animus).

*** A Namco Bandai community manager however noted that Ezio had several undocumented periods in his life during the events of ''Brotherhood'', suggesting the "time/dimensional travel" explanation; the Animus was actually Ubisoft's suggestion.

* [[Hitler Cam]]: Used when he wins a match.

* [[In the Hood]]

* [[Man in White]]

* [[Meaningful Name]]: Ezio being derived from a Greek word for eagle, he's "The Eagle of Florence."

** He also uses his main one-liner from ''Assassin's Creed'' ("Requiescat In Pace"), when using his Hidden Gun unblockable attack.

* [[Shout-Out]]: Many to his home series, as per the course:

** Most of his attacks (the Hidden Blade assassinations, Hidden Gun shot, his counters) are lifted straight from ''Assassin's Creed''.

** The official bio mentions Shaun Hastings, part of Desmond's [[Mission Control]] from ''Assassin's Creed II'' onwards.