History VideoGame / AkatsukiBlitzkampf

On 2007, Arcadia Magazine confirmed that the game would be launched as an arcade title, published by SUBTLE STYLE itself. The Arcade game was called ''Akatsuki Blitzkampf Ausf Achse'' and it was released on 2008 for the Sega NAOMI system. It included new graphics, improved versions of two characters, etc. The trend would be continued in 2011 with the LighterAndSofter sequel ''En-Eins Perfektewelt''.

The game itself is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resemble the German and Japanese soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. The protagonist is a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Navy, the titular Akatsuki, who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a ''very'' important weapon transporting mission in the Arctic Pole. Now that he has "returned" to life ''and'' has adquired several new powers, Akatsuki wants to finish what he started... but in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore and with many people looking for him to steal both the power and knowledge he holds from the past, this goal will NOT be easy to fulfill.

* CombatPragmatist: Murakumo not only [[ConfusionFu uses illusions]], but also [[LandmineGoesClick sets traps/bombs on the ground]]

* [[SailorFuku Gakuran]]: Subverted. At some point we can see a young man [[FaceFramedInShadow in a shadowed environment]], wearing what seems to be a Japanese schoolboy outfit aka ''gakuran''... but since this happens in [[spoiler: Murakumo]]'s prologue, we know that he's an adult and that he's wearing a military uniform. [[note]](Then again, the SailorFuku and the ''Gakuran'' '''did''' start as military clothing...)[[/note]] In the game proper, [[spoiler: ''no one'']] wears a school uniform to fight.

Akatsuki Blitzkampf (アカツキ電光戦記 ''Akatsuki Denkō Senki'') is a [[{{Doujinshi}} doujinshi]] [[FightingGame fighting game]] developed by Subtle Style. Released on April of 2007 as a sequel to Subltle Soft's 2002 game ''Akatsuki Shisei Ichigou'', the game got a lot of attention in Japan and elsewhere for its high-resolution sprites and older style gameplay. In-game visuals supplement this sort of specific militaristic theme and environment, portrayed by the flat and somewhat cubist character portraits and story sequence images. Also, the gratuitous amount of extra modes the game provides (such as Survival, Time Attack, or SUGOROKU) and the ways that they are unlocked is largely reminiscent of a console release of an arcade fighting game, further reinforcing the semi-retro feel.

The game itself is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resemble the German and Japanese soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. The protagonist is a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Navy, Akatsuki, who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a ''very'' important weapon transporting mission in the Arctic Pole. Now that he has "returned" to life ''and'' has adquired several new powers, Akatsuki wants to finish what he started... but in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore and with many people looking for him to steal both the power and knowledge he holds from the past, this goal will NOT be easy to fulfill.

* [[JoshiKousei Danshigakusei]]: Subverted. At some point we can see a very young man [[FaceFramedInShadows in a shadowed environment]], wearing what seems to be a Japanese schoolboy outfit aka ''gakuran''... but since this happens in [[spoiler: Murakumo]]'s prologue, he's actually an adult and he's wearing a military uniform. Then again, the SailorFuku and the ''Gakuran'' '''did''' start as military clothing...

* [[NaziZombies Nazi Zombie]]: Adler looks like an undead version of Elektrosoldat. Later versions give him a different look from his unit, by giving him different standing, crouching and walking animations, and an evil grin.each
* OverdrawnAtTheBloodBank: Whenever Fritz or Murakumo hit their rivals with their katanas, each hit draws large quantities of blood.

The game itself is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resemble the German and Japanese soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. The protagonist Akatsuki, a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a ''very'' important weapon transporting mission in the Arctic Pole. Now that he has "returned" to life ''and'' has adquired several new powers, Akatsuki wants to finish what he started... but in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore and with many people looking for him to steal both the power and knowledge he holds from the past, this goal will NOT be easy to fulfill.

Akatsuki Blitzkampf (アカツキ電光戦記 ''Akatsuki Denkō Senki'') is a [[{{Doujinshi}} doujinshi]] [[FightingGame fighting game]] developed by Subtle Style. Released on April of 2007, the game got a lot of attention in Japan and elsewhere for its high-resolution sprites and older style gameplay. In-game visuals supplement this sort of specific militaristic theme and environment, portrayed by the flat and somewhat cubist character portraits and story sequence images.

On 2007, Arcadia Magazine confirmed that the game would be launched as an arcade title, published by SUBTLE STYLE itself. The Arcade game was called ''Akatsuki Blitzkampf Ausf Achse'' and it was released on 2008 for the Sega NAOMI system. It included new graphics, improved versions of two characters, etc.

The game is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resembles the German and Japanese soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. The protagonist is Akatsuki, a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a ''very'' important weapon transporting mission in the Arctic Pole. Now that he has "returned" to life, Akatsuki wants to finish what he started... but in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore and with many powerful people looking for him for both the power and knowledge he holds from the past, this will NOT be easy.

* AlternateHistory: It looks like this present world is ''heavily'' dystopian, and both Japan and Germany still struggle to rule it.

* LivingMacGuffin: Akatsuki is one of these, thanks to his connection with...

On 2007, Arcadia Magazine confirmed that the game would be launched as an arcade title, published by SUBTLE STYLE itself. The Arcade game was called ''Akatsuki Blitzkampf Ausf Achse'' and it was released on 2008 for the Sega NAOMI system.

The game is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resembles the German and Japanese soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. The protagonist is Akatsuki, a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a mission in the Artic Pole. Now that he has "returned" to life, Akatsuki wants to finish what he started... but in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore, and with many people about to beat him to the punch, this will NOT be easy.

* AutoRevive: Anonym's Super, complete with a shaft of light shining down from the heavens.

* [[NaziZombies Nazi Zombie]]: Adler looks like an undead version of Elektrosoldat. Later versions give him a different look from his unit, by giving him different standing, crouching and walking animations, and an evil grin.

* BadassGrandpa: Fritz.

* ImperialJapan - KatanasOfTheRisingSun: Akatsuki, a representative of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Japanese_Navy Imperial Japanese Navy]] during WWII. Same goes to Murakumo, who actually [[spoiler: was Akatsuki's direct boss ''and'' BadBoss in the past.]] Subverted with Kanae, who might represent the actual [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Self-Defense_Forces Japan Self-Defense Forces]] (''Jietai'') instead.

* MeaningfulName: Subverted. She may have [[MsFanservice the look]] down pat, but Marilyn Sue is '''not''' a canon MarySue. Her role in the plot is mainly to serve as a pain in Akatsuki's ass and try kicking and punching her way up the Triad hierarchy [[note]](In keeping with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' parallel, she splits the "Zangief" role with Wei, in that both are strength-based fighters who have their own agenda and aren't interested in the main conflict at all. Just like how Zangief wants to prove himself the strongest man alive and couldn't care less about that Shadaloo and Psycho Drive hoo-ha, Marilyn Sue doesn't give a crap about super-soldiers or world conquest and just thinks stealing the Blitz Engine would be a great career move.)[[/note]]. Besides, the concept of a MarySue is familiar to the Japanese, but the ''specific term'' MarySue isn't. She was most likely named Marilyn in honor of Creator/MarilynMonroe, and [[RuleOfCute "Sue" just sounds cute when appended to a girl's first name.]]

* PuttingOnTheReich: Elektrosoldat and Adler. Justified in the cases of Adler and Elektrosoldat, who actually ''are'' Nazis. Later on, Perfecti joins in on the fun in Ausf Achse.

* {{Gainaxing}}: Marilyn Sue and her massive, pendulous sweater cows. It's not at all hyperbole to say it takes most male players about 6-8 hours of playtime to even notice what color her eyes are (they're purple, [[MyEyesAreUpHere in case you still haven't looked away]]).

* ImperialJapan - KatanasOfTheRisingSun: Akatsuki, a representative of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Japanese_Navy Imperial Japanese Navy]] during WWII]]. Same goes to Murakumo, who actually [[spoiler: was Akatsuki's direct boss ''and'' BadBoss in the past.]] Subverted with Kanae, who might represent the actual [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Self-Defense_Forces Japan Self-Defense Forces]] (''Jietai'') instead.

* LighterAndSofter: Apparently, ''EN-Eins Perfektewelt''. Sure, nazis are still involved, but it suddenly became a lot flashier and more colorful compared to [[RealIsBrown the previous versions]], culminating with a playstyle shift into more combo-heavy-involved in a vein of ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom'' or just about a majority of doujin fighters. [[BrokenBase Some people aren't that pleased]].
* MagicSkirt: Mycale, who probably has the most magical skirt of all, considering the hemline ends just below the crotch and it somehow still doesn't show anything.
* MeaningfulName: Subverted. She may have [[MsFanservice the look]] down pat, but Marilyn Sue is '''not''' a canon MarySue. Her role in the plot is mainly to serve as a pain in Akatsuki's ass and a walking pair of breasts that can hurt you [[note]]In keeping with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' parallel, she splits the "Zangief" role with Wei, in that both are strength-based fighters who have their own agenda and aren't interested in the main conflict at all. Just like how Zangief wants to prove himself the strongest man alive and couldn't care less about that Shadaloo and Psycho Drive hoo-ha, Marilyn Sue doesn't give a crap about super-soldiers or world conquest and just thinks stealing the Blitz Engine would be a great career move.[[/note]]. Besides, the concept of a MarySue is very (''very'') familiar to the Japanese, but the specific term MarySue isn't. She was most likely named Marilyn in honor of [[MarilynMonroe a certain legendary sex symbol]], and [[RuleOfCute "Sue" just sounds cute when appended to a girl's first name.]]

* MechaMooks: Elektrosoldats are soldiers equipped with the Blitz Engine.

* NoSwastikas: Subverted. The "nazi" characters aren't actually called Nazis, nor do they have any of the Nazi regalia other than the general layout of their uniforms. The subversion comes when you see Elektrosoldat win a match, salute[[note]]Not THAT salute, thankfully.[[/note]] and yell "Sieg Heil!" Yep.

* ShockAndAwe: Both Akatsuki and Elektrosoldat's schtick.

* ShoutOut:.
** Anonym uses GunKata and her super is named [[Film/{{Equilibrium}} Tetragrammaton]].

* PuttingOnTheReich: Murakumo, Elektrosoldat, and Adler, and to a lesser extent Kanae and Akatsuki (the game's ''hero'') as well. Justified in the cases of Adler and Elektrosoldat, who actually ''are'' Nazis. Later on, Perfecti joins in on the fun in Ausf Achse.

*** Though with Akatsuki, he's more like a representative of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Japanese_Navy Imperial Japanese Navy]] during WWII]]. Kanae might be inspired by the actual [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Self-Defense_Forces Japan Self-Defense Forces]] instead.

Akatsuki Blitzkampf (アカツキ電光戦記 ''Akatsuki Denkō Senki'') is a [[{{Doujinshi}} doujinshi]] [[FightingGame fighting game]] developed by Subtle Style. The game is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resembles the German soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII.

The protagonist is Akatsuki, a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Navy, and who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a mission in the Artic Pole. Now that he has "returned" to life, Akatsuki wants to finish what he started... But in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore, and with many people about to beat him to the punch, this will NOT be easy.

*** Though with Akatsuki, he's more like a representative of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Japanese_Navy Imperial Japanese Navy]] during WWII]]. Kanae might be inspired by the actual [[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Self-Defense_Forces Japan Self-Defense Forces]] instead.

*** Though with Akatsuki, he's more like a representative of the Japanese navy during WWII.

The protagonist is Akatsuki, a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Army, and who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a mission. Now that he has "returned" to life, Akatsuki wants to finish what he started... But in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore, and with many rivals looking to beat him to the punch, this will NOT be easy.

The protagonist is Akatsuki, a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Army, and who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a mission; now that he has returned, he wants to finish what he started... But in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore, and with many enemies looking to beat him to the punch, this will NOT be easy.

Akatsuki Blitzkampf is a [[{{Doujinshi}} doujinshi]] [[FightingGame fighting game]] developed by Subtle Style. The game is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resembles the German soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. The protagonist is Akatsuki, a top officer of this alternate universe's equivalent of the Imperial Japanese Army, and who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a mission; now that he has returned, he wants to finish what he started... But in a strange land that he doesn't recognize anymore, and with many enemies looking to beat him to the punch, this will NOT be easy.

Akatsuki Blitzkampf is a [[{{Doujinshi}} doujinshi]] [[FightingGame fighting game]] developed by Subtle Style. The game is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resembles the German soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. The protagonist is Akatsuki, a member of what strongly resembles the Imperial Japanese Army, and who was believed to have died 50 years ago during a mission; now that he has returned, he wants to finish what he started...

Contrary to most doujin fighting games out there, Akatsuki [[GratuitousGerman Blitzkampf]]'s playstyle is regarded as old-school and quite reminiscent of the fighting games {{Capcom}} produced during the 90's, including parries similar to the ones seen in the Franchise/StreetFighter III series.

* MeaningfulName: Subverted. She may have [[MsFanservice the look]] down pat, but Marilyn Sue is not a canon MarySue. Her role in the plot is mainly to serve as a pain in Akatsuki's ass and a walking pair of breasts that can hurt you [[note]]In keeping with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' parallel, she splits the "Zangief" role with Wei, in that both are strength-based fighters who have their own agenda and aren't interested in the main conflict at all. Just like how Zangief wants to prove himself the strongest man alive and couldn't care less about that Shadaloo and Psycho Drive hoo-ha, Marilyn Sue doesn't give a crap about super-soldiers or world conquest and just thinks stealing the Blitz Engine would be a great career move.[[/note]]. Besides, the concept of a MarySue is very (''very'') familiar to the Japanese, but the specific term MarySue isn't. She was most likely named Marilyn in honor of [[MarilynMonroe a certain legendary sex symbol]], and [[RuleOfCute "Sue" just sounds cute when appended to a girl's first name.]]

Akatsuki Blitzkampf is a [[{{Doujinshi}} doujinshi]] [[FightingGame fighting game]] developed by Subtle Style. The game is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less resembles the German soldiers of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII. Contrary to most doujin fighting games out there, Akatsuki [[GratuitousGerman Blitzkampf]]'s playstyle is regarded as old-school and quite reminiscent of the fighting games {{Capcom}} produced during the 90's, including parries similar to the ones seen in the Franchise/StreetFighter III series.

* FanNickname:
** The game is sometimes called Blitzjew or [[GodwinsLaw JEWPUNCHER]] because not only do some of the characters look like [[{{Nazi}} Nazis]], the game is set in a Nazi Germany-esque dystopian future Japan.
** Elektrosoldat's Super Move, the Blitzbombe, is commonly referred to as Heil Voltage and Nazi Pikachu.
** The recently announced ''EN-Eins Perfektewelt'' has already been dubbed by few people as ''Jewpuncher: Fruity Pebbles Edition''.

%% * MightyGlacier: Fritz and Blitztank

* {{Shotoclone}}: Akatsuki, who is more in the mold of Kyo than Ryu. Elektrosoldat's resemblance to Guile is also important to note.

* SinisterShades: Sai. He uses them to cover up his freakish-looking eyes that can cause painful diseases and afflictions in whoever he looks at.

* TheWikiRule: [[http://wiki.mizuumi.net/w/Akatsuki_Blitzkampf Here]].

* GunKata: Anonym, again. Her super is named [[{{Equilibrium}} Tetragrammaton]]

** Anonym uses GunKata and her super is named [[{{Equilibrium}} Tetragrammaton]].

* MightyGlacier: Fritz and Blitztank

Akatsuki Blitzkampf is a [[{{Doujinshi}} doujinshi]] [[FightingGame fighting game]] developed by Subtle Style. The game is set in a fictional future (year 266X AD), and involves characters that more or less ressembles the German soldiers of WorldWarII. Contrary to most doujin fighting games out there, Akatsuki [[GratuitousGerman Blitzkampf]]'s playstyle is regarded as old-school and quite reminiscent of the fighting games {{Capcom}} produced during the 90's, including parries similar to the ones seen in the Franchise/StreetFighter III series.

* GuestFighter: Congratulations... Akatsuki, you have been selected to battle {{under night|Inbirth}}.

* LighterAndSofter: Apparently, ''EN-Eins Perfektewelt''. Sure, nazis are still involved, but it suddenly became a lot flashier and more colorful compared to [[RealIsBrown the previous versions]], culminating with a playstyle shift into more combo-heavy-involved in a vein of MarvelVsCapcom or just about a majority of doujin fighters. [[BrokenBase Some people aren't that pleased]].

* EvilEye: In Sai's super.

* MeaningfulName: Subverted. She may have [[MsFanservice the look]] down pat, but Marilyn Sue is not a canon MarySue. Her role in the plot is mainly to serve as a pain in Akatsuki's ass and a walking pair of breasts that can hurt you [[hottip:*:In keeping with the ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' parallel, she splits the "Zangief" role with Wei, in that both are strength-based fighters who have their own agenda and aren't interested in the main conflict at all. Just like how Zangief wants to prove himself the strongest man alive and couldn't care less about that Shadaloo and Psycho Drive hoo-ha, Marilyn Sue doesn't give a crap about super-soldiers or world conquest and just thinks stealing the Blitz Engine would be a great career move.]]. Besides, the concept of a MarySue is very (''very'') familiar to the Japanese, but the specific term MarySue isn't. She was most likely named Marilyn in honor of [[MarilynMonroe a certain legendary sex symbol]], and [[RuleOfCute "Sue" just sounds cute when appended to a girl's first name.]]

* NoSwastikas: Subverted. The "nazi" characters aren't actually called Nazis, nor do they have any of the Nazi regalia other than the general layout of their uniforms. The subversion comes when you see Elektrosoldat win a match, salute[[hottip:*:Not THAT salute, thankfully.]] and yell "Sieg Heil!" Yep.

* BadassInANiceSuit: Sai combines this with BadassLonghair.