Keiichiro Washizuka

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 as well as a famous Japanese historical figure. His distinctive x-shaped scar is actually a feature shared with the Kenshin; ironic considering that Saito was well known for being disrespectful towards Kenshin.

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.

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.

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.

Fighting Style
Tennen Rishin-ryū was a real fighting style and the fighting style of the Shinsengumi. It uses various horizontal and vertical slashes.

Music
None.

Game Appearances



 * The Last Blade
 * The Last Blade 2
 * Neo Geo Battle Coliseum

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.