Shooting Peach

The Shooting Peach (シューティングピーチ, Shuutingu Piichi^?) is one of Rainbow Mika's special attacks, introduced in Street Fighter Alpha 3.

Input

Street Fighter Alpha 3	+
Street Fighter V	+

Description

Street Fighter Alpha 3

Executed by performing a quarter circle backwards motion and pressing kick, similar to her Flying Peach but with considerably less startup, R. Mika launches herself at her opponent back-first while shouting "Bomber!". As a trade-off, R. Mika lands on her rear end and rub it in pain after attacking, leaving herself vulnerable to a counterattack for a few seconds even if the move hits her enemy. To counteract this, the Shooting Peach is capable of launching the opponent a good distance away if it connects successfully, giving Mika time to recover.

Depending on the kick button used, Mika will cover a longer distance: a light kick will send her about a step forward, while a heavy kick will send her about half the screen, with the medium kick variant lying somewhere in between.

Street Fighter V

Shooting Peach is now executed by performing a quarter circle forward motion and pressing punch. Shooting Peach in Street Fighter V combines the startup of Shooting Peach with the recovery of Flying Peach, making it a considerably safer and easier move to use. While unsafe on block at close range, the long active period and range make it much safer when used from a distance, going from -12 to +1 for the Heavy version.

Performing her EX variation, R. Mika performs two clotheslines followed by her Shooting Peach as an homage to Rainbow Hip Rush, ending with the backside rub on the last hit. The Shooting Peach does not come out if the clotheslines are either blocked or whiffed. The EX version can work as a reversal of sorts with its frame 3 armor and 5-frame startup, but it is also unsafe and harder to make safe due to its animation.

Tactics

Mika hitting her opponent in the face using Shooting Peach.

This move primarily serves as a combo ender. It is one of a few special attack R. Mika has that is not a command throw. The strength of the punch button determines the move's startup and damage inflicted. The Light version comes out the fastest, but has the shortest range and does the least amount of damage. The Heavy version has the longest range and inflicts the most damage, but it comes out the slowest. The EX version comes out the fastest and does the most damage. It also gives R. Mika one hit of armor.

The EX version is effective because it comes out fast and can be used to challenge the opponent who are pressuring R. Mika with pokes.  It also has great corner carry, which means R. Mika can get her opponent across the screen and into the corner if this move hits. Also, the EX version gives R. Mika one hit of armor for her upper-body at the beginning of the move. This allows her to stuff normals, air attacks, fireballs, etc. This is actually quite a good move during the neutral game and can catch unsuspecting opponents by surprise.

Unfortunately, the armor does not protect R. Mika against low attacks or throws. Also, if the EX version (or the other normal versions) gets blocked, R. Mika can be punished.

Trivia

• This attack is usually compared to Princess Peach's "Peach Bomber" side B attack in the Smash series, as they are both very noticeable "butt attacks" in their series. They both even land on the floor and both users show noticeable discomfort temporarily due to their hard seated position landing if they miss.
• Realistically, this comedic attack would actually be considered dangerous for the user, as many real pro wrestlers who have performed such maneuvers that land in a seated position (such as a leg drop) throughout their careers have documented hip or spinal problems in later years, such as Matt Hardy and Hulk Hogan.

Sprites

Gallery

R. Mika's Light, Medium, Heavy, and EX Shooting Peach.

Mika performing the maneuver in A Shadow Falls.

Trivia

• This move is based on a professional wrestling move called the Hip Attack.