Manrikitan

Manrikitan is Oro's first V-Trigger in Street Fighter V.

Manrikitan

Kishinriki	+
Kishin Kuchu Jigoku Guruma	+

Description

Executed by pressing Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick simultaneously, Oro's eyes change colors from red to blue as he gains access to two command grabs that are only exclusive to this V-Trigger.

Oro tossing Cammy around using Kishinriki.

• Kishinriki: By pressing Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick on the ground while this V-Trigger is active, Oro grabs his opponent by the collar and slams them back and forth on the ground for a total of six times; which is twice as much as the original version. Upon completing the move, Oro lets out a chuckle before dropping back to his stance.

Oro stomping on Cammy around using Kishin Kuchu Jigoku Guruma.

• Kishin Kuchu Jigoku Guruma: By pressing Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick in the air while this V-Trigger is active, Oro pulls his opponent towards him and tumbles several times along with them as they descend towards the ground. Prior to them landing, Oro positions himself on top of his opponent with his feet on their stomach, driving them back-first onto the ground. Afterwards, Oro tramples gleefully on his opponent a few times before ending the move with a double foot stomp on their midsection with his hands clasped together. Upon completing the move, Oro jumps off of his opponent and searches for his turtle; only to find it balancing on top of his head before dropping back to his stance.

Tactics

Oro's first V-Trigger is 2-bars, meaning that he doesn't have to sacrifice a substantial amount of health to obtain this move. It is also possible for Oro to use Manrikitan twice in one round. In addition, having a 2-bar V-Trigger means he can use his V-Reversal a couple of times and still build enough meter to obtain it. This move gives Oro a couple of tools that can end combos for optimal damage on the ground and in the air.

While this V-Trigger is active, Oro can perform her exclusive command grabs at the cost of a third of his V-Gauge. While it is possible he can perform up to three of these throws, his V-Meter drains fairly quickly. In reality, Oro can perform no more than two of his command grabs before his V-Gauge is completely depleted.

Kishinriki can be cancelled from Oro's Tsuranekeashi, but only on hit. If he is equipped with his second V-Skill, he can also cancel from the overhead chop or the downward axe kick on hit and on block. The range for Kishinriki is similar to Nioh Riki. This move inflicts more stun and damage than most of his other special attacks. It also has a 5-frame startup. Not only it can be used to end combos, but it can also surprise the opponent in the neutral game. Having access to a command grab makes him even more of a threat up close. It results in a knockdown and creates separation at the end of the move, allowing Oro to continue zoning out his opponent with projectiles. Like most command throws, Kishinriki cannot be blocked. However, it has a lot of recovery frames. Whiffing the move leaves Oro completely defenseless against a potential damaging combo.

Compared to the grounded command throw, Kishin Kuchu Jigoku Guruma inflicts the same damage and slightly more stun. It can only be performed in the air. The aerial command grab can also be cancelled from Oro's special moves that results in him being in the air, such as Oni Yanma and Jinchu Watari. After the move, Oro is positioned close to his opponent. Unlike Kishinriki, he can maintain pressure on his opponent and keep them on their heels with his mid-range pokes and unpredictable movement.

Gallery

Oro using Kishinriki against Cammy in Street Fighter V.

Oro using Kishin Kuchu Jigoku Guruma against Cammy in Street Fighter V.

Etymology

Manrikitan is a more defined name to refer to "elixirs" within studies of qi and senjutsu, being balanced internal energies of being to allow one to attain xianhood.

Kishin Kuchu Jigoku Guruma's current incarnation in Street Fighter V by Manrikitan is evocative of the symbolically violent dances known as Tandava, as depicted by Hindu and Buddhist deities such as Shiva and Acala or Fudo Myoo, in where demons of ignorance and obstacles are shown beneath their feet being rhythmically trampled upon in divine defiance, and are also said to express their anger and grief.