Asura

Asura (アスラ, Asura), or Asra, is the main protagonist in the game Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage.

Story
He is a being who has a long-standing conflict with Yuga the Destroyer, who wreaks havoc in order to bring about "the unification of this world and the Netherworld". Yuga imprisoned Asura in the Netherworld and he subsequently escapes when it is defeated during the events of Samurai Shodown 64. When he confronts Yuga, his clone, Shadow Asura, assists him in slaying the fiend. They fuse themselves together so that his clone could survive.

Later, in Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage, Asura is revealed to be a shade of the real Asura. His clone was the one who retained the original's memories; this Asura only kept the original's abilities and his animosity for Yuga.

Personality
Asura feels nothing but hate for Yuga and wants nothing but the destruction of his nemesis.

Powers

 * Weapon Transformation: Through the seal on his hand, Asura can use one of the seven weapons at will.
 * Summon Bow: Asura can bring a bow into battle and fire up to three arrows at once to his opponents.
 * Summon Lance: Asura can summon a lance into to stab his opponents. He can also summon multiple lances from the ground at varying distances.
 * Summon Axe: Asura can call upon a giant stylized axe to cleave his opponents.
 * Summon Shield: Asura can defend himself with a shield. If his opponents attack it, the shield's surface will pierce them with long spikes.
 * Summon Chains: Asura can bring several chains from the ground to trap his opponent.
 * Fiery Attacks: Ashura's attacks can also leave trails of dark flames.
 * Energy Slash: Asura can fuel his weapons with ki energy. His sword can also create a rippling mirror effect with each swing.

Fighting Style
Asura is a flexible warrior who can be a strong fighter at any distance. His weakness lies in the speed of his attacks, as the executions for his special attacks require a lengthy set-up. In Neo Geo Battle Coliseum, he was slightly toned down to be a strong mid/long-ranged fighter.

All of his moves are named after fallen angels or demons.

Music

 * Slasher Demon - Samurai Shodown 64-2
 * Asura, The Avenger in Black - Samurai Spirits 2: Asura-Zanmaden (OVA)

Game Appearances

 * Neo Geo Battle Coliseum
 * Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage

Anime Appearances

 * Samurai Spirits 2: Asura-Zanmaden (OVA)

Similar Characters

 * Shadow Asura
 * Yuda