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* Superb mobility and aerial tricks
* Superb mobility and aerial tricks
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* Very reliant on meter
* Very reliant on meter for combos and reversals
* Below average combo damage without meter
* Lack of any big meterless combos
* No grounded Overheads and, therefore, limited mixup options
* No grounded Overheads and, therefore, limited mixup options
* No invincible reversals
* No invincible reversals

Revision as of 00:41, 9 March 2022

The King of Fighters XV

OverviewStrategyDataCombosReplays

Mai is a kunoichi and successor of the Shiranui style of ninja arts. Her opponents are at the mercy of her graceful movements and fascinating attire.
Using large fans as weapons, her fighting style is to "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee".

Movelist

(*) = EX OK

(!) = MAX OK

(Midair Only) = Can only be done in the air.

(Air OK) = Can be done on both the ground and in the air.

Throws

Shiranui Gorin - (close) Bk.gif / Fd.gif + C.gif

Fuusha Kuzushi - (close) Bk.gif / Fd.gif + D.gif

Yume-Zakura - Bk.gif / Fd.gif + C.gif (Midair Only)

Command Normals

Ukihane - Dn.gif + B.gif (Midair Only)

Koukaku no Mai - Df.gif + D.gif

Sankaku-Tobi - Uf.gif (Near Wall) (Midair Only)

Target Combo - (close) B.gif > D.gif

Special Moves

Ryuuenbu - Qcb.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

Kachousen - Qcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

Hissatsu Shinobi-Bachi - Qcf.gif + B.gif / D.gif (*)

Musasabi no Mai * Front - Dn.gif ~ Uf.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

Musasabi no Mai * Back - Dn.gif ~ Ub.gif / Up.gif + A.gif / C.gif (*)

Musasabi no Mai (Air) - Qcb.gif + A.gif / C.gif (Midair Only) (*)

Super Special Moves

Chou Hissatsu Shinobi-Bachi - Qcb.gifDb.gifQcf.gif + B.gif / D.gif (!)

Air Chou Hissatsu Shinobi-Bachi - Qcb.gifDb.gifQcf.gif + B.gif / D.gif (Midair Only) (!)

Kagerou no Mai - Qcf.gifQcf.gif + A.gif / C.gif (!)

Climax Super Special Moves

Shiranui-Ryuu Ougi * Kuzunoha - Qcb.gifDb.gifQcf.gif+C.gif+D.gif (Air OK)

Quick Combo Reference

Quick Combo Reference

Notation

0 Meter

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( = dmg
( = dmg

1 Meter

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( = dmg
( = dmg

2 Meters

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( = dmg
( = dmg

Gameplay Overview

Mai is an all-round character who focuses on controlling the neutral. Her fast, safe and long ranged pokes can slowly drain the opponent's health. As an all-rounder, she can play rushdown, zoning, apply setups and be extremely mobile in the air, should the situation arise. Not to mention her combo structure allows for so much creativity, as the majority of her moves are launchers or combo extenders.

Mai is a beginner firendly character with great neutral and lots of combo options. Her moveset allows her to apply pressure, zone and perform all sorts of aerial tricks. Mai functions the best in the Anchor positions, because her best potential requires tons of meter.

Mai is a perfect character for players who want a tool for every situation, who are always on the move and who like amazing mobility options.
Pros Cons
  • Easy gameplan
  • Most of her Special Moves have additional traits, allowing her big utility
  • Great range on many moves,such as Blowback
  • Has rather easy access to crossup situations
  • Variety of combo paths and options
  • Has multiple ways to deal with zoning
  • Superb mobility and aerial tricks
  • Very reliant on meter for combos and reversals
  • No grounded Overheads and, therefore, limited mixup options
  • No invincible reversals


Normals

Far Standing Normals

Far A

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  • This quick swipe using her fan is good for stopping hops at a close range distance. Has a small amount of frame advantage on block. Can be chained from her crouching light normals. Hits crouching opponents and cannot be special canceled.

Far B

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  • Mai performs a quick kick aimed at the opponents head. Can stop hops at a farther distance than far A & can be used a close to mid-range poke. Whiffs on a majority of characters that are crouching.

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  • Mai swings her fan from above her head towards the ground. Can be used to stop hops at a mid-range or stop attempts from the opponents jumping over Mai's head. Has a fair amount of recovery frames if whiffed.

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  • This roundhouse kick can be used to anti-air jumps at a close range and even hyper hops at a mid-range distance away from Mai.

Close Standing Normals

Close A

close A
cl.A
cl.A
XV mai cla ima.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
25 Mid command 4 4 7 +4 +2 - 30 60
  • Cancelable into specials and command moves. Plus on block. Leads into good autocombo options.

Close B

close B
cl.B
cl.B
XV mai clb ima.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
30 Low command 5 5 8 +2 0 - 30 60
  • Cancelable. Low hit. Leads into her Target Combo (cl.B > D).

Close C

close C
cl.C
cl.C
XV mai clc ima.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
70 Mid command 4 4 14 +3 +1 - 70 120
  • Cancelable. Plus on block. Go-to button to start combos and apply restand situations.

Close D

close D
cl.D
cl.D
XV mai cld ima.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
80 Mid command 7 6 13 +2 0 - 70 120
  • Cancelable. Does more damage than cl.C.

Crouch Normals

Crouch A

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  • Cancelable, good range.

Crouch B

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  • Low poke.

Crouch C

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  • Great range, cancelable. Usually used in combos and reset situations.

Crouch D

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  • Cancelable, low sweep.

Jump Normals

Jump A

jump A
j.A
j.A
XV mai ja ima.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop A hop A

40 High - 5 5 1 on ground - - - 30 50

jump A jump A

45 High - 5 7 1 on ground - - - 30 60
  • Covers the perfect angle right in front and below Mai, very active.

Jump B

jump B
j.B
j.B
XV mai jb ima.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop B hop B

40 High - 5 10 1 on ground - - - 30 50

jump B jump B

45 High - 5 12 1 on ground - - - 30 60
  • Not very good range, but is usually used as a crossup.

Jump C

jump C
j.C
j.C
XV mai jc ima.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop C hop C

70 High special 7 4 1 on ground - - - 70 100

jump C jump C

70 High special 7 5 1 on ground - - - 70 120
  • The only cancelable jump normal.

Jump D

jump D
j.D
j.D
XV mai jd ima.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop D hop D

70 High - 7 7 1 on ground - - - 70 100

jump D jump D

70 High - 7 8 1 on ground - - - 70 120
  • Covers good area.

Blowback

Blowback

Blowback
CD
CD
XV mai cd ima.png
Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers
75 Mid special 13 6 20 Splat (+74~+90) -3 - 100 160

Mai spins and hits the opponent with her tail.

  • Probably the best Blowback in the game. It has huge range because Mai also moves closer while doing it. Leads into damaging hit confirms with enough meter to spare.

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jump CD

jump CD
j.CD
j.CD
XV mai jcd ima.png
Version Damagez (x+y) means the move has two hits.
The first does x,
the second does y,
for a total of z.
Damage dealt by the move.
10 is 1%.
Guard (1) means only the first hit has to be blocked that way, (2) the second,
No bracket means the entire move has to be blocked said way.
How this attack has to be blocked. Throws and unblockables will stay empty.
Cancel (1) means only the first hit is cancelable, (2) the second,
(x~y) every hit from x to y,
No bracket means the entire move is.
Whether this move is special or super cancelable.
If neither, will stay empty.
StartupNumber of frames for the move to become active, first active frame included. Activex, (y), z means the move has two hits. The 1st is active for x frames
Followed by a y frame gap
Then the 2nd is active for z frames.
Number of frames the move is active, meaning able to connect, for.
RecoveryNumber of frames past its active frames for the move to end and the character to recover unless the move is canceled. Hit Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
SKD is soft knockdown, HKD is hard.
After the move hits,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Block Advantagex ~ y means the move has different frame advantage depending on range.
x when done point-blank.
y on the tip.
After the move is blocked,
number of frames the character recovers before (+) or after (-) the opponent.
Invulnerability(Startup) means the move is invincible until after its 1st active frame.
(Startup - 1) means it's invincible until its 1st active frame.
Throw and/or Hit Invincibility the move has. (frames)_TYPE_(Location).
Startup or Active may be used to note the frame range.
StunAmount of stun damage a move inflicts. This will not factor in proration if applicable Guard DamageDamage done to the guard bar regardless of multipliers

hop hop

80 Mid special 12 5 1 on ground - - - 80 120

jump jump

90 Mid special 12 5 1 on ground - - - 80 140

Mai spins and hits the opponent with her tail.

  • Just like the grounded version, it has big range (Possibly disjointed?).

Throws

Shiranui Gorin
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
- - - - - - -

Mai holds the opponent by their shoulders, flips over them and throws them.

  • Sends the opponent almost fullscreen distance. Hard knockdown upon contact. Good situation to use C or EX Kachousen afterwards as an oki tool.


Fuusha Kuzushi
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
- - - - - - -

Mai holds her opponent by their neck with her legs, flips herself over and slams them to the ground.

  • Same properties and options as Shiranui Gorin, except Mai throws the opponent backwards.


Yume-Zakura
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
- - - - - - -

Mai catches her opponent in the air, drives her knees in their abdomen and slams them in the ground.

  • Hard knockdown upon contact. Usually done as a combo ender in the corner.

Command Moves

Ukihane
j.d+B
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai floats slightly upwards and falls down.

  • It's main use is altering the jump arc, as well as applying ambiguous crossup situations. Must be blocked standing and grants hard knockdown on hit, forcing yet another guessing situation. Unsafe on block, but can be made plus as a meaty attack.


Koukau no Mai
df+D
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai does a sliding kick, ending with another kick.

  • Hits Low and it's unsafe when done raw. Go-to combo extender from cancelable normals. Its big range and lingering hitbox makes it possible to do a combo even from the furthest range of some moves.


Sankaku-Tobi
(near wall) j.uf
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai jumps off of the wall.

  • The wall doesn't have to be a literal wall in the corner, it can also simply be the edge of the screen.
  • Mai can jump so high off the wall that she is barely visible on the screen. This, acoompanied with her aerial options, makes her very hard to pin down.


Target Combo 1
cl.B > D
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai does a two-kick attack.

  • Only possible from cl.B (st.B won't work). Due to its limited cancel options, it's not as good as df+D, but still a good option to have.

Special Moves

Ryuuenbu
qcb+A/C
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai spins and creates a trail of fire with her tail. Nullifies projectiles upon contact.

  • A version = Hits somewhat later, launcher in the corner.
  • C version = Hits almost instantly and hits twice. Because its first hit lands faster than A version, using the C version makes certain combos possible. Normally unsafe on block, but can be made plus if done meaty.
  • EX version = Go-to launcher for every situation, regardless of the position in the stage or during a combo. Hits 3 times and has faster startup than the C version.


Kachousen
qcf+A/C
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai's projectile. Despite being a projectile, its main purpose is usually not the zoning, but rather space control.

  • A version = The projectile travels slowly and Mai recovers quickly afterwards, giving her an opportunity to run behind it to apply pressure. This is the go-to move to end blockstrings due to its safety and distance on block. It is also the primary way of forcing the opponent to block on oki and after a restand,
  • C version = The projectile travels faster, but Mai doesn't racover quickly. This version can also be used during blockstrings and restands, but Mai can't really do much afterwards due to the slower recovery. Therefore, this version is more used as a pure zoning tool.
  • EX version = The projectile travels the same speed as the C version, but Mai recovers faster now. Hits twice, regardless if it gets blocked or if it hits. It just needs to collide with the opponent in order to activate the second part. It destroys projectiles, but depending on which projectile it collided with, different outcomes happen:

1) If it collides with a regular projectile, it will nullify it and continue its path.

2) If it beats one projectile and collides with a second projectile, it will get nullified and the opponent's projectile will keep going.

3) If it collides with Supermove projectiles, it will get nullified.


Hissatsu Shinobi-Bachi
qcf+B/D
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai does a cartwheel and flies forwards with her elbow. Unsafe on block, but can be safer if a crouching opponent blocks it.

  • B version = Has faster startup, meaning it is the go-to version to end small combos, like off of cr.A.
  • D version = Most damaging meterless combo ender.
  • EX version = Launcher, hits 5 times on its own and usually 3 times during combos.


Mussatatsbi no Mai • Front
d~uf+A/C
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai performs a huge leap across the stage, depending on which direction is chosen. Cancelable into Ukihane (j.d+B) at any point. If there is no wall nearby, she will just end up performing a jump. If there is a wall, she can either keep holding the button to perform Air Mussatatsbi no Mai, or do nothing to drop slowly to the ground (It's best not to go for this because she literally can't do anything in this recovery state).

  • There seems to be no difference between A and C versions, but it does affect the angles of the followup Air Mussatatsbi no Mai.
  • EX version = Yet another launcher to extend combos and travels the furthest distance. Can go into Ukihane (j.d+B) if needed, however, there is a better option. By doing j.qcb+AC, Mai will perform EX Air Mussatatsbi no Mai. This is the part of this move that allows further combos. Despite the input itself being like an EX move, it does not cost extra meter. During combos, it can either hit 2 or 3 times, but this doesn't really affect the options she can do afterwards.
Mussatatsbi no Mai • Back
d~ub/u+A/C
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Everything is the same as written above, except the fact this Backwards version cannot be used for combos.

Mussatatsbi no Mai (Air)
j.qcb+A/C
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai flips in the air and flies at an downward angle. Frame data on this move is variable depending on the height of the jump, so it can be unsafe, slightly unsafe and even neutral on block.

  • A version = Mai flies at a 30° angle.
  • B version = Mai flies at a 45° angle.
  • EX version = Launcher. Hits 3 times if done high enough and is slightly minus on block.

Super Special Moves

Chou Hissatsu Shinobi-Bachi
qcb,hcf+B/D
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai does a cartwheel, engulfs herself in fire and flies towards the opponent. Go-to Supermove due to the fact it can be done both on the ground and in the air. Hard knockdown upon contact.

  • Level 2 version goes through projectiles during the startup. The invulnerability stops once she has performed the cartwheel.
Air Chou Hissatsu Shinobi-Bachi
j.qcb,hcf+B/D
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Same as the grounded version. This aerial version is usually done after doing Hissatsu Shinobi-Bachi, since that move leaves Mai in an airborne state.


Kagerou no Mai
qcfx2+A/C
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Mai creates a huge pillar of fire around herself. Due to its lack of horizontal range, it must be done up close in order to connect. Can be repeatedly done in the corner in specific situations. Hard knockdown upon contact.

  • Nullifies projectiles, including Supermove projectiles. Level 1 version loses to Level 2 projectile Supers, but Level 2 version beats them.


Shiranui-Ryuu Ougi • Kuzunoha
qcb,hcf+CD
Damage Stun Startup Active Recovery Hit Adv Block Adv
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Only Climax in the game that can be done both on the ground and in the air. Goes through the projectiles (probably fully invincible for all attacks?), hits fullscreen and does huge damage. Integral part for Blowback hit confirms, as well as simply whiff punishing stuff on reaction. Can also be cancelled from Air Mussatatsbi no Mai.

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