Given that I was at Evolution 2017 during the Jubei announcement, I didn’t properly get to gush on SRK over the news, but hell really did freeze over for the cat sensei, didn’t it? We’ve found out now that alongside a BlazBlue: Central Fiction 2.0 patch, Jubei will arrive in arcades on August 3rd — which is quite soon!

We’ve confirmed that the patch is only for arcades first, so the console update is slated for sometime later this summer. Famitsu has a story coming out on Jubei, and the magazine scans confirm another important detail: the patch will be free. We can’t confirm the same about Jubei, but one could safely assume he will have a pricetag.

HiagoXYZ has translated the scans, giving us some insight into how the cat sensei fights:

“Described as a speedy fighter with a low jump, fast dash and a special kind of movement where he can sidestep behind people. Also, because of his install-type Distortion Drive, his Drive and Special moves change, and that lets him play a different neutral game.

Drive: Shiranui

Not many details but a successful hit applies a “black mark” on your opponent, similarly to Azrael. The mark will disappear after a while, and it’s suggested you should end combos with it to keep your opponent under pressure. For reference: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFG5S-WVwAA8JuY.jpg

Pics with Drive/Specials/OD/EA for reference: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFG5S-UUQAACXpx.jpg

1) Picture shows a Drive move powered up with Fudou Sharenjin, the install super. You enter a stance with the D button and press different buttons to decide which directions you’ll move to.

2) One of his Special moves, Rekkouzan. Jubei fiercely slashes the opponent with sharp claws. When Fudou Sharenjin is activated you unlock its follow-ups, which include an overhead and a low.

3) Another one of his Special moves, Gishoukyuu. A quick projectile, which you can use to cover your approaches.

4) One of Rekkouzan’s follow-ups, Ichi no Kata – Kagerou. Can only be blocked low.

5) Overdrive: Rakan Gorinkou. Powers up his Drive moves as well. Using his OD and Fudou Sharenjin at the same time will let you rush your opponent down with extreme speed.

6) His Exceed Accel, Miroku Rinshunrou.

Distortion Drives

Fudou Sharenjin: An install-type move that powers up your Drive into “Shiranui – Hagane” and Special moves for the rest of the round.

Niou Kigantotsu: Jubei strikes the opponent from the air to the ground. Using this DD right after a Drive mode will increase its damage and Jubei will teleport behind the opponent before attacking. Moreover, using this DD from a high position will further increase its damage.

Sources: @HiagoXYZ; @HDKirin (magazine scans); thanks to Spectro for the tip.