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"I won't say it again. Don't stand in my way."
— Setsuka

Setsuka (雪華 Setsuka?) is a character in the Soul series of fighting games. She is the third downloadable character of the second season pass in Soulcalibur VI and was made available on August 4th, 2020. This marks her debut in the new, rebooted Soulcalibur timeline.

She is nicknamed Drifting Snow Blossom (雪だるま Yukidaruma?).

Biography[]

Soulcalibur VI[]

Profile[]

Skin as white at snow, hair like glittering gold, azure eyes like precious blue gemstones set into sharp features. Whether one likes it or not, such exotic looks turn heads on the streets of western Japan. Yet, among the curious gazes, the swordswoman stands tall and proud.

She was not always this strong, however. In those times, anyone with mixed blood would be met with curiosity, hatred, curses, and even violence. Her childhood was filled with despair, and she had closed her heart for a long time.

The swordswoman did not know the warmth of parent's love. She was born aboard a ship traveling from Portugal to Japan, and her birth parents died of illness before setting foot ashore. She was taken in by her relatives, who spurned and abused her calling her a "demon child." Eventually, she fled her childhood home.

But such a young child could not last on a long Journey by herself. As she lay collapsed and exhausted under the gently snowing sky, she encountered a young swordsman named Shugon Tomiya. She had been hated and despised all her life, but he called her a beautiful flower blooming amid the snow. He then gave her the name "Setsuka," meaning "snow flower," and she began her new life with a new name. Slowly, her frozen heart began to thaw.

Shugen began to teach her his art: battoujyutsu. It was for her self-defense and survival, but at the same time, Shugen saw a natural gift in her. Over the years of tough training, Setsuka grew into a woman of both exceptional strength and beauty. The two of them spent a happy life together, believing they were living in secret.

Yet, the darkness within Shugen's battoujyutsu art, Shinden Tsushima-Ryu, would not allow him such peace. In a duel of fate, Shugen sustained grievous injuries and eventually passed away. Until his dying breath, he was both a kind guardian and a strict teacher to Setsuka. Having lost her only companion. Setsuka was once again overwhelmed with the feelings of loneliness she had had in her childhood. However, now she had her master's battoujyutsu at her side. She was also armed with knowledge of Shugen's opponent: a formidable warrior named Heishiro Mitsurugi.

Standing before her master's snowy grave, she laments. Before leaving this world, Shugen had forbidden her from seeking revenge. Why? She wonders. Did he believe that she is weak? That by brandishing her sword at the enemy, she will only invite her own death? She cannot spend her life with her beloved master, nor is she allowed to give her life to vengeance. Left all alone, Setsuka has lost sight of the future before her.
Shugen Kokonce had died a warrior, leaving Setsuka with the art of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu Battoujyutsu and the blade Ugetsu Kageuchi. Setsuka wanders in search of what she is missing: a reason to live in a world without her beloved master.

Now having to fend for herself, Setsuka incurs the antagonism of the Kokone clan Shugen had abandoned long ago, eventually coming face to face with the Hidden Kokonoe art of "Zanki." Yet she is able to focus her mind and break free of Zanki's grip by clinging to her feelings for Shugen and their life together. She comes to realize that those feelings are not of admiration, but of love.

Though it would defy Shugen's wishes, Setsuka cannot turn her thoughts away from vengeance now that she understands what is in her heart. To complete her revenge against the man who stole Shugen away from her. Setsuka realizes the must surpass even her own master's superhuman swordsmanship.

With her current skill, standing on par with Shugen is still but a far-off dream. Yet finding all nine hidden scrolls of the Kokonoe clan and mastering the true form of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu is an untold path at slaughter, crueler than the curse of the Hidden Kokonoe itself.

Physical Appearance[]

Setsuka, being a mixed-race person of Japanese and Portuguese descent, has a very distinctive appearance compared to the people of Japan. She has light skin, long blonde hair, and blue eyes. Her hair is styled into a small roll adorned with a floral kanzashi. Several streaks of her hair are seemingly dyed black, perhaps as part of her attempt to fit in among the Japanese.

Personality[]

Setsuka used to be a sweet young woman until Shugen Kokonoe's death at the hands of Mitsurugi, which drove her to becoming vengeful.

Costumes[]

Setsuka's oufit in Soulcalibur VI was designed with the idea of blending the design of a Western swordswoman with that of a Japanese swordswoman.[1][2] Underneath her clothes are crimson cords that are fastened all over her torso and legs; these cords represent both the lustre of Japan and Setsuka's self-control.[3][4]

Like her past appearances, Setsuka's appearance evokes an East-meets-West theme. This is particularly observable in her wearing a corset as opposed to a more traditional obi, and her heeled geta shoes.

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In her Color 1, Setsuka wears a sleeveless white kimono adorned with snow patterns fastened with a western-style corset at the hip. Beneath them, she wears a navy blue strap undergarment with matching over-knee socks and fingerless gloves, both adorned with gold floral patterns. She also wears distinctive geta shoes with western-style heels. Over her shoulders, she draped a black haori with gold trimmings. The haori formerly belonged to her late master Shugen Kokonoe.

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Her Color 2 recolors her whole outfit red and her hair black. This is a reference to her Soulcalibur III 1P outfit. The Color 2 also recolors her parasol red to further emphasize the similarities.

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Her Color 3 removes the haori and colors her kimono blue-white and messy hair black. This may be a reference to her Victorian England themed 2P outfit from Soulcalibur IV.

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Her Color 4 sports her only in her straps undergarment as well as her socks and gloves, all recolored black. She is also given her broken hairstyle variant which is recolored white. It is a reference to α Patroklos [5]

Weapon and Fighting Style[]

Ugetsu Kageuchi[]

A blade passed down through the Kokonoe clan of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu. It was once a faithful companion to many generations of Kokonoe warriors, but one man's doubts about the clan's intentions separated this blade from its origins. Just before his death, he handed it over to his disciple, Setsuka.

She decided to decorate it in bright colors to remind her of her master. Her memories are held safely in her hands, hidden by the colorful pattern. Whenever she swings her sword, she feels as if her late master is beside her.

This particular blade is a "shadow blade," which means there also exists a "true blade" version of Ugetsu Kageuchi. When a swordsmith forges a katana, it is customary to make multiple blades, then select the best one to send to the customer as the "true blade." The others are kept and labeled "shadow blades."

The true version of Ugetsu Kageuchi is said to be the greatest work of its swordsmith's lifetime. Three generations ago, it was kept as a sacred item in Murakumo Shrine, but someone has since taken it out. Its whereabouts are now unknown.

Shinden Tsushima-Ryu Battoujyutsu[]

A lightning-fast art of sword-fighting passed down through generations of warrior families in Hizen Province. It is sometimes referred to as "Kokonoe Battoujyutsu," after the founders of the style. The core ideologies of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu are recorded in several scrolls, and it is said they contain not only sword techniques, but also methods to restrain one's own bloodlust and release it at will in the form of energy.

The power of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu Battoujyutsu is no tall tale; throughout the land, there are many records of Tsushima-Ryu warriors accomplishing great feats. If one believes in legends, this sword-fighting style is said to be passed down from the gods. However, tracing back to the origins of battoujyutsu itself, this legend seems to be nothing more than a way to boost Tsushima-Ryu's reputation.

No matter how one looks at it, the basic form of taking out one's sword and slashing within an instant seems to be optimized for assassination. Though practitioners may give flowery names from old poems to their techniques or ornament their blades with bright colors like Setsuka did, the true form of battoujyutsu cannot be masked completely. In fact, it does indeed have a dark history: the underside of the Kokonoe clan, the "Hidden Kokonoe, specializes in assassination and has buried many of the clan's enemies in darkness, In addition to jitte and staff fighting, the Hidden Kokonoe have also implemented hidden blades inside staves and umbrella handles, and they are even rumored to have engaged in sorcery.

Through diligent study and spiritual training, the user of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu is granted near-limitless perceptive powers. However, reaching such a level demands control of the body and the sword beyond the average human's abilities. Those who have sought to master the three secret teachings of "snow," "moon," and "blossom" often still find there are things they cannot reach, even after wholly devoting their minds and bodies to Tsushima-Ryu.

After all, it is said to be passed down from the gods—perhaps the only ones who can understand what this truly means are those who have discarded their humanity, insatiably pursuing the truth to the very extremes.

Critical Edge[]

Demon's Lament in Soulcalibur VI.

Demon's Lament: Setsuka swings her parasol upward to stun her opponent before opening it to get behind them and perform an upward vertical slash. The slash, upon contact, creates a background depicting Benzaiten as cherry blossoms scatters.

Weapons[]

Stages[]

Soulcalibur VI[]

UI VS Stage Bg 017

Murakumo Shrine Grounds
Nestled in the mountains of Hizen Province overlooking the international port town of Nagasaki, Murakumo Shrine stands. Its grounds are ringed with ancient cherry blossom trees and bamboo thickets, and it is a popular spot for viewing the flowers in full bloom in spring.

It is the birthplace of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu, a sword-fighting style said to be passed down from the gods through generations of the Kokonoe clan. Every year on a certain day, the Kokonoe clan exhibits its swordsmanship as an offering to the divine. The fine blades that they use in these demonstrations are stored inside Murakumo Shrine. Though the style Setsuka mastered is but a branch of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu, this shrine is still a very significant location for her.

From within the shrine grounds, the dwelling of the ruling Omura clan can be seen to the east, beyond the bamboo forest. However, Setsuka feels no need to go that far, for just off to the side is a little hill where none other than her master Shugen Kokonoe lies buried beneath the ground. Though he had long cut his ties with the Kokonoe clan, this sacred ground is the greatest resting place for a warrior of Shinden Tsushima-Ryu.

Quotes[]

Soulcalibur VI[]

  • "Blink, and all will be over." — Character selection, 1P
  • "Actions, not words." — Character selection, 2P
  • "Flowers bloom... and are blown away..."
  • "Why do you stand in my way?"
  • "It seems... I must also draw steel."
  • "Life is fleeting... that much I know."
  • "You offer nothing. What a disappointment."
  • "My blade... I am still not skilled enough!"
  • "Are you happy? To have wasted your life?"
  • "This blade of mine... it does not thirst for justice."
  • "I will strike you down... and keep moving forward!" — Spoken when engaged in battle with Mitsurugi or Haohmaru
  • "Master Shugen... I wish..." — Spoken after winning against Mitsurugi or Haohmaru
  • "You can't hide it... we're the same, you and I." — Spoken when engaged in battle with Maxi, Nightmare, Grøh or herself
  • "You reap what you sow, and your seeds were weak." — Spoken after winning against Maxi, Nightmare, Grøh or herself
  • "I won't say it again. Don't stand in my way." — Spoken when engaged in battle with Xianghua, Talim, or Amy
  • "Hurry up and run, run to someone you care for." — Spoken after winning against Xianghua, Talim, or Amy
  • "How unfortunate!" — Spoken before Critical Edge
  • "Flower petals...shall mark your grave!" — Spoken during Critical Edge
  • "Stay down." — Spoken after Critical Edge doesn't KO an opponent
  • "Fight me for real!" — Spoken after Critical Edge doesn't KO Mitsurugi or Haohmaru
  • "This is the work of fate. I merely played my part." — Spoken after Critical Edge KO's an opponent
  • "Shugen Kokonoe's art... lives on through me." — Spoken after Critical Edge KO's Mitsurugi or Haohmaru
  • "You asked for it, my true strength!" — Spoken while activating Soul Charge
  • "I cannot die... until he does!" — Spoken while activating Soul Charge on low health
  • "Behold...my master's legacy!" — Spoken while activating Soul Charge against Mitsurugi or Haohmaru
  • "Never... no forgiveness!" — Spoken while activating Soul Charge against Mitsurugi or Haohmaru on low health
  • "I'll offer nothing. Take it!" — Spoken while activating Soul Charge against Maxi, Nightmare, Grøh or herself
  • "Face your pain... coward!" — Spoken while activating Soul Charge against Xianghua, Talim, or Amy
  • "Give up and die!"
  • "Sange."
  • "Fly."
  • "Now... die!"
  • "Suigetsu."
  • "Issen."
  • "I'm no fool!"
  • "Strike!"
  • "In vain."
  • "Remember... this!"
  • "Wither... and die!"
  • "Accept... your doom!"
  • "Marubashi."
  • "Shira yuki!"
  • ”Sakurabana!”
  • ”Tsukiyomi!"
  • "Focus."
  • "You're open."
  • "You're done."
  • "Suffer... Heishiro Mitsurugi!"
  • "Stop."
  • "Sluggish."
  • "Too easy."
  • "Begone!"
  • "Hissatsu!"
  • "Bleed!"
  • "My turn!"
  • "Sakurabana!"
  • "Yuzan no Zan!"
  • "Zan no Muzan!"
  • "Another."
  • "So long."
  • "It's over."
  • "My mind is clear" — Spoken during Soul Attack
  • "Red flowers bloom!" — Spoken during Soul Attack Lethal Hit
  • "Die with honor!" — Spoken during Reversal Edge (offensive quote)
  • "Any last words?" — Spoken during Reversal Edge (offensive quote)
  • "For my master!" — Spoken during Reversal Edge against Mitsurugi or Haohmaru (offensive quote)
  • "It's not over... not yet!" — Spoken during Reversal Edge against Mitsurugi or Haohmaru (offensive quote)
  • "Heh. You're no match." — Spoken during Reversal Edge while opponent is low on health (offensive quote)
  • "Heh. Now that's a look." — Spoken during Reversal Edge against Maxi
  • "I shall never yield." — Spoken during Reversal Edge against Maxi, Nightmare, Grøh or herself
  • "Heh. Calm yourself." — Spoken during Reversal Edge against Maxi, Nightmare, Grøh or herself
  • "Prepare to be punished." — Spoken during Reversal Edge against Xianghua, Talim, or Amy
  • "Learn to fight." — Spoken during Reversal Edge against Xianghua, Talim, or Amy
  • "You missed!' — Spoken when dodging Reversal Edge
  • "Try to hit me. My blade awaits."
  • "How could you?!" — Spoken when suffering from Guard Crush
  • "One, two, three, four, five!" — Spoken during Divine Throne Air Combo
  • "Farewell." — Spoken after Divine Throne Air Combo
  • "Perfect." — Spoken after Divine Throne Air combo after all four just frames were executed.
  • "I can't go on!" — Spoken after being knocked out by either Mitsurugi or Haohmaru
  • "I had just where I wanted you!" — Suffering a Ring Out
  • "How dare you...!" — Suffering a Ring Out
  • "I failed... my blade." — Lost via Time's Up
  • "It appears I must concede." — Lost to Xianghua, Talim, or Amy via Time's Up
  • "Nothing... After all I've done..." — Lost to Mitsurugi via Time's Up
  • "Where did I go wrong?" — Lost to Haohmaru via Time's Up
  • "Finally..." — Standing KO
  • "Master..." — Spoken during Geralt's Axii Glyph or 2B's Limiter Release: Self-Destruct
  • "Graceless oaf." — Taunting
  • "I have waited...for this!" — Taunting Mitsurugi or Haohmaru
  • "I'm... not finished yet."
  • "You're too young... for this much depth." — Taunting Xianghua, Talim, or Amy

Relationships[]

  • Shugen Kokonoe: Adoptive father who raised her after she ran away from her home. Until he died from his wounds in a duel.
  • Sakan Inobe: A friend of Shugen and a fellow Kokonoe clan defector.
  • Heishiro Mitsurugi: Her primary target for revenge.
  • Gyobu Kokonoe: Enemy of her adopted father, who views her as a "savage".
  • Haohmaru: Mistakes him for Mitsurugi. (non-canon).

Video[]

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Soul Calibur VI - Setsuka Trailer

Reference[]

  1. ^ @soulcalibur (August 21, 2020)."This is a concept art of Setsuka. It was designed as a blend of Japanese and Western style "female fencer" with less exposure. Motif of a snowflake is used in various parts. The haori, a memento of her master, was also an important element." (Tweet). Retrieved March 30, 2025 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ @soulcalibur (August 21, 2020)."雪華のコンセプトアートです。和洋折衷の個性を守りつつ、露出を抑えて格好良さを重視した「女剣客」イメージを強調しました。着物の柄、金具や紐などに「雪の結晶（雪華）」をあしらっています。師の形見であるマント風の羽織も重要な要素として拘りました。" (Tweet). Retrieved March 30, 2025 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ @soulcalibur (August 21, 2020)."In the rough design process, new elements were added to the elements of past works (Japanese, Western, Oiran, Yakuza, etc.) and selected a design that would fit with the Setsuka of SC6. Her innerwear twines represent the luster of Japan and her self-control." (Tweet). Retrieved March 30, 2025 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ @soulcalibur (August 21, 2020)."ラフ案の段階では、和、洋、花魁、任侠など過去作にあった要素を洗い出しつつ新しい要素を盛り込み、今作の雪華に相応しいイメージを絞り込みました。インナーに紐の表現が見られますが、これは和の艶やかさと、彼女の自戒自制の念を表現しています。" (Tweet). Retrieved March 30, 2025 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Yoshie, Hideo [@hidero4ca]. (September 19, 2020)."SC6の雪華4Pカラーは、αパトロクロスをイメージしてカラーリングしました。ある意味これはα雪華でしょうか？" (Tweet). Retrieved September 19, 2020 – via Twitter.
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