Identity: Half-Shaded Shiki · Race: Human · Affiliation: Ronin Shadows
Half-Shaded Shiki is a master of stealth and shadows, walking the line between light and darkness. With unparalleled agility and energy-infused blade techniques, he strikes swiftly from obscurity. A wandering ronin with a mysterious past, Shiki balances honor with vengeance in his relentless pursuit of justice and personal redemption.
Calculating, disciplined, and intensely focused, Shiki is enigmatic yet loyal to those he trusts. He is driven by personal codes of honor and subtle vengeance.
Fans praise Half-Shaded Shiki for his unique duality and dynamic fighting style, making him a compelling addition to Samurai Shodown.
"Shadows never lie."
"Strike from the unseen, survive in silence."
"Honor and vengeance walk hand in hand."
"Even in darkness, a true path is visible."
Meditation, Sword Crafting
Shiki grows up studying traditional swordsmanship under his father.
He learns stealth techniques and shadow manipulation from a secretive monk.
After a personal tragedy, Shiki becomes a wandering swordsman seeking justice.
Deep trust issues and motivation for vengeance
Manifestation: Extreme caution and hesitation
Dialect: Kansai accent
Catchphrases: Shadows never lie.
Speech Patterns: Speaks formally with brief laconic statements
Monk of Shadows who trained him in stealth techniques.
Images represent character appearances.
He uses stealth-based swordsmanship with shadow manipulation.
He is part of the Ronin Shadows, but often acts independently.
Twin Shadow Katanas infused with energy for rapid attacks.
A personal code of honor and quest for vengeance against those who wronged him.