Kutenshu is one of Akira's unique attacks, introduced in Street Fighter V.
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Description[]
Executed by pressing forward and Medium Kick, Akira performs an aerial cartwheel toward her opponent while delivering a pair of downward kicks upon completing the rotation.
Tactics[]
As an overhead attack, the main purpose is to break through the defenses of an opponent who insists on crouch guarding (as the attack must be blocked from a standing position). The draw back causes considerable delay, and this attack can easily be countered by an aggressive opponent by hitting Akira before she throws it.
This move has a lengthy 25-frame startup and is -7 on block. However, it inflicts decent damage and has good range. Catching the opponent off-guard with his overhead can potentially decide a round if they are not expecting it. By pressing Heavy Kick if the first or second kick hits the opponent, Akira performs her Totenshu target combo.
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