Keiichiro Washizuka

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Washizuka Keiichiro
Washizuka Keiichiro from The Last Blade 2
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Full name	Keiichiro Washizuka
Birthdate	May 20, 1835
Birthplace	Japan
Height	176cm (5'9")
Weight	64kg (141 lbs)
Family/Relatives	None Known
Job/Occupation	Shisengumi officer
Likes	Bushido
Dislikes	When war gets tragic
Weapon	Hayabusa (Falcon), a katana
Fighting style	Tennen Rishin-Ryū: Hayabusa

Keiichiro Washizuka (鷲塚慶一郎, Washizuka Keiichirō) is a 26-year old character from The Last Blade series. He is voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi. He is symbolized by the Shinsengumi banner, embroidered with a kanji roughly meaning duty. His official slogan is "Sword Wolf": 誠忠の剣. He was created to resemble Saitō Hajime, one of the main characters from the Rurouni Kenshin series. His distinctive x-shaped scar is actually a feature shared with the manga's protagonist, Kenshin.

[edit] Story

Keiichiro Washizuka is a unit leader of the Shinsengumi, a police-like group during the Bakumatsu era. He is a firm believer in restoring order to Japan, and in the old ways of Samurai sword fighting. As such, he carries a very serious persona. He is extremely loyal to his Shinsengumi unit, and is a friend of Kojiroh Sanada. He is the only one in the unit who is aware that “Kojiroh” is actually Kojiroh's sister Kaori.

[edit] Personality

Keiichiro is a very serious man, probable due to some trauma. He takes his job very seriously. He knows that Kojiroh Sanada is Kaori and seems to protect her.

[edit] Powers

Energy Projectile - Keiichiro can fire a projectile of energy from his sword.
Energy Attacks - Keiichiro can fuel his sword with ki energy.
Fast Slashing - Keiichiro can deliver several slashes almost at the same time.

[edit] Fighting Style

Tennen Rishin-ryū was a real fighting style and used by the Shinsengumi. It uses various horizontal and vertical slashes.

[edit] Game Appearances

Keiichiro Washizuka's card from Card Fighters Clash DS.

[edit] Last Blade Drama CD

Washizuka makes an appearance while pursuing a demon under protection of an oblivious Yuki. He fights with both Hyo Amano and Yuki before they are interrupted.