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Original Appearance: |
Nightshade (2003) |
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Platform of Origin: |
PlayStation 2 |
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Unit Type: |
Solo |
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Cross appearances: |
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Voice Actor: |
Atsuko Tanaka |
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First Chapter Appearance: |
Prologue 3 |
Hibana (緋花 Hibana?) is a kunoichi who made her debut in Sega's Nightshade (Kunoichi in Japan), as the first playable female ninja in the Shinobi series. A member of the Shinobi Agency, she hails from the Oboro Ninja Clan just as Hotsuma does.
Crosspedia[]
A female ninja and member of the Shinobi Agency.
Although she is of the Oboro clan bloodline, being a girl meant she was unable to vie for the leadership of the clan. Instead, she was sent to be raised by the Mukuro Clan, a branch of the Oboro. She then encountered Jimushi from the Shinobi Agency who taught her the way of the ninja. Finally feeling a sense of acceptance, she grew close to Jimushi, but then one day he suddenly vanished.
Having been abandoned twice, once by the Oboro and again by Jimushi, Hibana has lost all interest in life. She now merely follows orders, generally with a surly and uncaring attitude. Her mantra is "Today's just not my day".
She fights using two swords. The larger one, Utsushiyo (現世；Transient World), is a prototype weapon created by analyzing the accursed Akujiki and then copying its powers. The smaller blades, Futaba (二羽 Two Wings), were given to her by Jimushi when she went out on her first mission for him.
Theme[]
Her theme is "Vengeful Beauty" from Nightshade.
Gameplay[]
She attacks with her blades, kunai, and her shadows to deal damage to foes.
Solo Attack[]
| Name | Strength | Effect |
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| Fatal Attraction | A | None |
Skill List[]
| Name | SP Cost | Target | Effect | Description |
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| Mission Complete | 70 | Self | Side Attack +50% | Hibana is cold and merciless as she completes her assigned mission. |
| Shadow Attack | 100 | Self | Attack +75% | Hibana releases her gathered spirit to create a lethal twin. |
Auto Skill List[]
| Name | CP Cost | Activation Rate | Effect | Description |
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| Stealth Dash | 0 | After Action: XP 100 or less | Mirage Cancel XP cost down 20% | Hibana moves quickly, leaving afterimages as she keeps her moves coming. |
| Kick | 500 | After Action: SP 50% or less | Halves Counterattack SP Cost | Hibana's kicks with her lithe legs are powerful enough to even stop missiles. |
| Ninjutsu: Raijin | 750 | After Action: Fewer active allies than enemies | Nullifies Poison, Stun, Down, and Bind | Hibana launches lightning-like waves of static electricity to deflect attacks. |
| Tachi "Utsushio" | 1250 | After Action: 10 or more enemies defeated | Collects SP | Hibana's sword absorbs spiritual force from its surroundings. |
| Kodachi "Futaba" | 1000 | Start of Turn: 100% | Combo XP recovered +30% | A pair of short swords owned by Hibana, suited for quick flurries of attacks. |
Quotes[]
List of Quotes - Hibana (Story/PXZ2)
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Hibana is the last character to join the party in Project X Zone 2.
- Hibana is both the first solo unit to appear and the last one to join the party.
- Hibana, Hotsuma, Hiryu, Kage Maru, Natsu, and Taki are the only playable ninja.
- All but Taki appear in Prologue 3 of Project X Zone 2. Taki is mentioned, however.
- Hibana and Hotsuma are the two Shinobi representatives.
- Hibana and Hiryu are the only ninja to unmask themselves.
- Hotsuma does so in Shinobi (2002).
- Hibana's name translates to "Scarlet flower".
- Her suit is inspired by Hotsuma's and the color scheme is a tribute to the original shinobi, Joe Musashi.