Due to the down-to-earth principles in most of his attacks, Jubei is best used by players who can easily predict their challenger's attacks. His 'Rasetsu/Bust' form's moveset, however, centers around parrying his opponents' attacks and breaking their guard, via his signature Yagyū Shingan Tō (Yagyū Mind Eye Blade) techniques. In Samurai Shodown IV, his 'Shura/Slash' form retains most of his old moveset. Eight Aspects Explosive Blast) – a consecutive-thrusting technique. Scolding Speech Water Moon Blade) – a ground projectile used from the energy gathered from the moon's reflection, and Hassō Happa (八相発破, lit. Double-Edged Silk Blade) – a rushing uppercut, Kattotsu Suigetsutō (喝咄水月刀, lit. He has three other special commands that follow him in later appearances: Nikkaku Ratō (二ッ角羅刀, lit. He wields his katana and wakizashi simultaneously, making use of slow, powerful strikes.Įarly in the series, he became well known by players for his armed parrying move, a command that could counter certain strikes from his foes if timed correctly. In-game, Jubei employs the nitō (two-sword) form of the art. Yagyū Shinkage-ryū is an actual form of Japanese swordsmanship, of which the historical Jubei was a prominent practitioner.

Yagyu Mind Eye ( Yagyū Shingan): A special technique allowing Jubei to instantly counterattack his opponents.If he gathers more energy, he can release it as a large pillar of light. Moonlight Projectile: By reflecting the moonlight off his blade, Jubei can send a small wave of light along the ground toward his opponent.Rising Sword Charge: Jubei charges at an opponent, ramming with his shoulder for multiple hits, then finishes by leaping into the air and striking with his katana for weapon damage.Multiple Attacks: Jubei can deliver several slashes at once.Unlike his comrade in arms, Hanzo, Jubei is a more care-free man when off-duty, and he enjoys times of peace with a hearty laugh. He enjoys seeing potential in younger warriors and encourages them to one day surpass him.

Jubei is an experienced, battle-hardened warrior who is loyal to the Tokugawa shogunate, even as a ronin. He's often picked on by various characters from the series, though Hanzo and Tam Tam are his closest friends. In this story, he is a struggling salary man (standard Japanese business man) who has fallen on hard times. Jubei is also the protagonist in Yagyu Kachou, an official side story set in an alternate reality where Samurai Shodown characters are placed in the modern world. In the second chapter, he suffers a mortal blow from one of Mizuki Rashojin's minions, Agon, and his spirit gets sucked into one of the Evil Bells. He asks the party to further his investigation for him since he has to teach the lord's sons swordsmanship. His role in Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden doubles as a sensei to his own dojo and an agent to the bakufu (the then Japanese government). Throughout the series, Jubei is hired by the shogunate to kill the demons and other possible threats that wander Japan. He decides to become a ronin (a lordless samurai) by the time Samurai Shodown takes place, abandoning the strict and regulated life of the dojo and Japanese nobility, to pursue personal enlightenment. He goes to retrieve the delinquent heir after Yoshitora's father (implied to be Tokugawa Ieharu) passes away. In Samurai Shodown V, he teaches swordsmanship to the Tokugawa clan, with Yoshitora Tokugawa as his last disciple.

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