History Memes / SoulcaliburVI

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniTca0eti4 Flapjacking.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]This is a term used when a Ring Out occurs after the enemy is thrown out after a lengthy combo. Siegfried and Nightmare were the original flapjackers (until the {{nerf}}, but even that was eventually undone), but other styles, like Sophitia, Grøh, Tira, and Talim, have moves that can be classed as flapjack moves, and are usually the reason why characters like Maxi and Taki are considered [[TierInducedScrappy low-tier Scrappies]] due to their over-reliance on combos.[[/labelnote]]

* [[Series/KamenRiderZeroOne PURIFYING DYSTOPIA!/UTOPIA!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Hwang's Critical Edge is comparable to that of the {{Finishing Move}}s used by the [=MetsubouJinrai=] Riders, complete with the superimposed kanji in the move's end sequence.[[/labelnote]]

* [[Series/KamenRiderZeroOne PURIFYING DYSTOPIA!/UTOPIA!]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]Hwang's Critical Edge is comparable to that of the {{Finishing Move}}s used by the MetsubouJinrai Riders, complete with the superimposed kanji in the move's end sequence.[[/labelnote]]

* [[Series/KamenRiderZeroOne PURIFYING DYSTOPIA!/UTOPIA!]][[labelnote:Explanation]]Hwang's Critical Edge is comparable to that of the {{Finishing Move}}s used by the [=MetsubouJinrai.net=] Riders, complete with the superimposed kanji in the move's end sequence.[[/labelnote]]=]

* [[TheScrappy Due to how hated he is by the fanbase]], it's often joked that the reboot and the new timeline were enacted specifically to get away from Patroklos. Going further, fans joke about how the future will be saved by preventing Patroklos from ever ''[[RetGone existing]]'', including the secret ending where [[spoiler:Zasalamel plans to guide humanity to a brighter future after receiving a vision from his future self. That bright future has been equated to Patroklos never happening and ''V'' being wiped from existence.]] [[https://www.reddit.com/r/SoulCalibur/comments/aeew49/scvi_sophitia_using_effective_birth_control_after/ Like so.]] [[HilariousInHindsight Then]], in Cassandra's Soul Chronicle, [[spoiler:Cass receives information about the old timeline being considered a BadFuture from her original timeline counterpart and, when asked to name Sophitia's child if it's a boy, chooses Deucalion, basically ensuring that Patroklos will never exist in this new timeline, though it remains unclear if Deucalion will turn out like Patroklos. (Also of note is that Patroklos is the secondborn, meaning that Deucalion would actually be Pyrrha's name.)]]

* "Pray to the Sword!" / "Swear to the Spear!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]Hilde was added in Season 2, with a new mechanic that powers up her sword and spear weapons for stronger attacks. When Soul Charged, she has access to two commands which manually applies the power-ups without [[ChargedAttack charging]]. When using these commands, Hilde's English vocalization will shout "Pray to the Sword" and "Swear to the Spear" for the respective weapon. In addition to [[NarmCharm being equal parts hammy and awesome]], they both double as an AccidentalInnuendo and are easily used as {{Sexual Euphemism}}s.[[/labelnote]]

** Due to being from [[Literature/TheWitcher a Polish book]] that takes various inspiration from said nation, many unofficially list him as a Polish rep.

* Memes related to Geralt:
** Because [[Franchise/TheWitcher Geralt]] [[ReallyGetsAround gets on with all kinds of women]] in his home series and ''Soulcalibur'' is a game full of female {{Fanservice}}, jokes about Geralt banging the female cast were inevitable and have been prominent since Day 1. Ivy in particular is a popular choice, [[MsFanservice for obvious reasons]], and [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1417495-soulcalibur it sure didn't take long]] for the fan art to come out in droves.

** Due to being from a Polish book that takes various inspiration from said nation, many unofficially list him as a Polish rep.

* Hwang as Assassin confirmed! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A prevalent fan theory dating back to ''Soulcalibur II'' is that Assassin was Hwang in a disguise due to the Assassin character having Hwang's moveset. In the final chapters of Seong Mi-na's Soul Chronicle, [[FandomNod Hwang shows up in a disguise nearly identical to Assassin's appearance]], leading to jokes that the theory had been confirmed.[[/labelnote]]

** The Character Creation system in general is endlessly used to make all sorts of comical, out of place characters from other franchises, such as [[WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}} Shrek]], [[Series/LazyTown Robbie Rotten]], or [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants Squidward]], some of which aren't even human or don't have realistic proportions.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniTca0eti4 Flapjacking.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]This is a term used when a Ring Out occurs after the enemy is thrown out after a lengthy combo. Siegfried and Nightmare were the original flapjackers (Until the nerf, but even it was eventually undone), but other styles, like Sophitia, Grøh, Tira, and Talim, have moves that can be classed as flapjack moves, and are usually the reason why characters like Maxi and Taki are considered [[TierInducedScrappy low-tier Scrappies]] due to their over-reliance on combos.[[/labelnote]]

* [[TheScrappy Due to how hated he is by the fanbase]], it's often joked that the reboot and the New Timeline was done specifically to get away from Patroklos. Going further, fans joke about how the future will be saved by preventing Patroklos from ever ''[[RetGone existing]]'', including the secret ending where [[spoiler:Zasalamel plans to guide humanity to a brighter future after receiving a vision from his future self. That bright future has been equated to Patroklos never happening and ''V'' being wiped from existence.]] [[https://www.reddit.com/r/SoulCalibur/comments/aeew49/scvi_sophitia_using_effective_birth_control_after/ Like so]]. Or [[spoiler:Cassandra receiving information about the old timeline being considered a BadFuture and when asked to name Sophitia's child if it's a boy... she chose Deucalion, basically making sure that Patroklos will never exist in this new timeline, though it remains unclear if Deucalion will turn out like Patroklos.]]

* [[TheScrappy Due to how hated he is by the fanbase]], it's often joked that the reboot and the New Timeline was done specifically to get away from Patroklos. Going further, fans joke about how the future will be saved by preventing Patroklos from ever ''[[RetGone existing]]'', including the secret ending where [[spoiler:Zasalamel plans to guide humanity to a brighter future after receiving a vision from his future self. That bright future has been equated to Patroklos never happening and ''V'' being wiped from existence.]] [[https://www.reddit.com/r/SoulCalibur/comments/aeew49/scvi_sophitia_using_effective_birth_control_after/ Like so]].

** Alternatively, because the game is Japanese, some people have joked that Geralt is "the anime slayer" and is "fighting anime" due to every character being slightly anime in a way, especially Grøh . In fact, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K58iUkerpEo&t=94s one video]] has a lot of comments on the matter. Also, you can make anime characters in the character creation, so Geralt definitely is ''fighting anime'' in this game.

** ComicBook/{{Thanos}} is a ''very'' popular recreation online. [[BadassFingersnap For reasons that should be fairly obvious]], Zasalamel's style is an absolute must for any respectable Thanos in this game. His double-bladed sword in ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' has also led to a number of recrations using Groh's style.

** ComicBook/{{Thanos}} is a ''very'' popular recreation online. [[BadassFingersnap For reasons that should be fairly obvious]], Zasalamel's style is an absolute must for any respectable Thanos in this game.

* Because [[Franchise/TheWitcher Geralt]] [[ReallyGetsAround gets on with all kinds of women]] in his home series and ''Soulcalibur'' is a game full of female {{Fanservice}}, jokes about Geralt banging the female cast were inevitable and have been prominent since Day 1. Ivy in particular is a popular choice, [[MsFanservice for obvious reasons]], and [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1417495-soulcalibur it sure didn't take long]] for the fan art to come out in droves.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniTca0eti4 Flapjacking.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]This is a term used when a Ring Out occurs after the enemy is thrown out after a lengthy combo. Siegfried and Nightmare were the original flapjackers (Until the nerf), but other styles, like Sophitia, Grøh, Tira, and Talim, have moves that can be classed as flapjack moves, and are usually the reason why characters like Maxi and Taki are considered [[TierInducedScrappy low-tier Scrappies]] due to their over-reliance on combos.[[/labelnote]]

* It didn't take very long for players to get creatively lewd with the character creator, with [[https://cogconnected.com/2018/10/lizardman-enormous-penis-soulcalibur-6/ a large influx of]] [[https://www.gamesradar.com/soul-calibur-6-custom-characters-include-bowsette-thanos-and-well-endowed-lizardmen// well-endowed Lizardmen]] online.

* [[TheScrappy Due to how hated he is by the fanbase]], it's often joked that the reboot and the New Timeline was done specifically to get away from Patroklos. Going further, fans joke about how the future will be saved by preventing Patroklos from ever ''[[RetGone existing]]'', including the [[spoiler:secret ending where Zasalamel plans to guide humanity to a brighter future after receiving a vision from his future self. That bright future has been equated to Patroklos never happening and ''V'' being wiped from existence.]] [[https://www.reddit.com/r/SoulCalibur/comments/aeew49/scvi_sophitia_using_effective_birth_control_after/ Like so]].

* "MUH HAND!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A line commonly spoken by Siegfried whenever he uses a move that puts him into his Dark Legacy state. Because of how often this happens, it quickly went viral.[[/labelnote]]

*** Fighting Azwel be like... [[labelnote:Explanation]]Because of his [[MechanicallyUnusualFighter odd fighting style]], fans have noted what it's like fighting him online. Such as [[https://preview.redd.it/6neg0tj9ceu11.png?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=de32ad09bd17387ed6b502c5e2a2a896ddd083bc dodging projectiles]] or [[https://g.redditmedia.com/4w5mGY4Jd5r0scZjIXJ-vbfnyxqR43nAPKB2mFJifbI.gif?fm=mp4&mp4-fragmented=false&s=a64aa7cf8f36bf60dca2b04f8bf4c7f9 mirror matches.]][[/labelnote]]

*** "Did you know ''Soulcalibur VI'' actually has a ''video game'' attached to it?", due to the [[JustHereForGodzilla popularity]] of the mode.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniTca0eti4 Flapjacking]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]This is a term used when a Ring Out occurs after the enemy is thrown out after a lengthy combo. Siegfried and Nightmare were the original flapjackers (Until the nerf), but other styles, like Sophitia, Grøh, Tira, and Talim, have moves that can be classed as flapjack moves, and are usually the reason why characters like Maxi and Taki are considered [[TierInducedScrappy low-tier Scrappies]] due to their over-reliance on combos.[[/labelnote]]
* "MUH HAND!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A line commonly spoken by Siegfried whenever he uses a move that puts him into Dark Legacy mode. Because of how often this happens, it quickly went viral.[[/labelnote]]
* [[https://youtu.be/00d3DR_ojCE?t=15 Crybaby Xianghua]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]One of Xianghua's moves involes her throwing a trantrum while laying down. [[LethalJokeItem Said attack is surprisingly effective at stunning people and doing damage]].[[/labelnote]]

* [[https://youtu.be/00d3DR_ojCE?t=15 Crybaby Xianghua]] [[lablenote:Explanation]]One of Xianghua's moves involes her throwing a trantrum while laying down. [[LethalJokeItem Said attack is surprisingly effective at stunning people and doing damage]].[[/labelnote]]

** Because [[Franchise/TheWitcher Geralt]] [[ReallyGetsAround gets on with all kinds of women]] in his home series and ''Soulcalibur'' is a game full of female {{Fanservice}}, jokes about Geralt banging the female cast were inevitable and have been prominent since Day 1. Ivy in particular is a popular choice, [[MsFanservice for obvious reasons]], and [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1417495-soulcalibur it sure didn't take long]] for the fan art to come out in droves.
** Because the game is Japanese, some people have joked that Geralt is "the anime slayer" and is "fighting anime" due to every character being slightly anime in a way, especially Grøh . In fact, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K58iUkerpEo&t=94s one video]] has a lot of comments on the matter. Also, you can make anime characters in the character creation, so Geralt definitely is ''fighting anime'' in this game.
** There have been jokes about how Azwel looks like (of all people) Creator/NicolasCage.
** Azwel in general has created ''[[FountainOfMemes a lot]]''. Special notes go to:
*** "HUMANITY!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]His many quotes related to [[HumansAreSpecial the human race]] are often echoed with hilarious results.[[/labelnote]]

** Seong Mi-na stare. [[labelnote:Explanation]]Her infamous [[http://www.jeuxactu.com/datas/jeux/s/o/soulcalibur-vi/vn/soulcalibur-vi-5b6861a28e0a4.jpg expression]] in her official artwork is often posted in forums to demonstrate the user staring at someone with a DeathGlare over something.[[/labelnote]]
** Hwang as Assassin confirmed! [[labelnote:Explanation]]A prevalent fan theory dating back to ''Soulcalibur II'' is that Assassin was Hwang in a disguise due to the Assassin character having Hwang's moveset. In the final chapters of Seong Mi-na's Soul Chronicle, [[FandomNod Hwang shows up in a disguise nearly identical to Assassin's appearance]], leading to jokes that the theory had been confirmed.[[/labelnote]]
** It didn't take very long for players to get creatively lewd with the character creator, with [[https://cogconnected.com/2018/10/lizardman-enormous-penis-soulcalibur-6/ a large influx of]] [[https://www.gamesradar.com/soul-calibur-6-custom-characters-include-bowsette-thanos-and-well-endowed-lizardmen// well-endowed Lizardmen]] online.

** The fact that [[MostCommonSuperpower Ivy]] was cast as the rival fighter in [[VideoGame/NierAutomata 2B's]] character reveal trailer was not lost on fans. People were quick to note the duel as the showdown of "Tits vs. Ass", while others have opted to state that said argument was much [[OlderThanTheyThink older than everyone thought]].
** [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Yoshi]] is the new guest character! [[labelnote:Explanation]]Because of his name (and his longstanding FanNickname being Yoshi), it's not uncommon to see Yoshimitsu's fighting style being used on a CAS Yoshi. Even funnier, some have managed to do the reverse by using custom character parts to make Yoshi's head and place it on Yoshimitsu.[[/labelnote]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniTca0eti4 Flapjacking]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]This is a term used when a Ring Out occurs after the enemy is thrown out after a lengthy combo. Siegfried and Nightmare were the original flapjackers (Until the nerf), but other styles, like Sophitia, Grøh, Tira, and Talim, have moves that can be classed as flapjack moves, and are usually the reason why characters like Maxi and Taki are considered [[TierInducedScrappy low-tier Scrappies]] due to their over-reliance on combos.[[/labelnote]]
** "MUH HAND!" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A line commonly spoken by Siegfried whenever he uses a move that puts him into Dark Legacy mode. Because of how often this happens, it quickly went viral.[[/labelnote]]
** [[https://youtu.be/00d3DR_ojCE?t=15 Crybaby Xianghua]] [[lablenote:Explanation]]One of Xianghua's moves involes her throwing a trantrum while laying down. [[LethalJokeItem Said attack is surprisingly effective at stunning people and doing damage]].[[/labelnote]]