Calamity Trigger introduced the BlazBlue franchise to the world, and did so in a groundbreaking way! It's the first fighting game that blended so many visual novel / anime elements to the mix, offering a huge story mode with alternate paths for every single character, as well as an extra Arcade Mode story for each one!
If you are interested in BlazBlue's story, I definitely suggest you start your journey with Calamity Trigger, as there are dozens of hours of high-quality content to go through!
Even though the roster is quite small with just 12 characters, their unique personalities and movesets will leave you wanting for nothing more (unless of course, you already have different favorites from future entries)!
Arakune |
Bio (manual): His body teeming with thousands of insects, Arakune walks a path corrupted by magic. He has been living in the lowest levels of Kagutsuchi, attacking the Kaka clan and any humans foolish enough to visit his sanctuary, searching for even greater power. But he has detected an enormous source of power in the levels above and has begun to move.
Bang Shishigami |
Bio (manual): After losing their home in the Ikaruga Civil War, Bang and his clan of ninjas fled to Kagutsuchi to regroup and wait for a chance to restore their homeland to its former glory. While in Kagutsuchi, Bang decided to make his debut as a "Vigilante of Justice". When he learned that Ragna the Bloodedge had come to Kagutsuchi, he decided to bring the legendary criminal to justice!
Carl Clover |
Bio (manual): A talented young boy and first-class vigilante, Carl has brought many criminals to justice with the aid of his mysterious doll Nirvana. His sights set on his next target, the infamous Ragna the Bloodedge, he heads for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.
Hakumen |
Bio (manual): One of the Six Heroes of legend. When he disappeared after the war, people assumed he was gone for good. Little do they know, he has been lying in wait in the bowels of Kagutsuchi... But for what? Does his sword exist to cut the Black Beast, or... something else?
Iron Tager |
Bio (manual): His tremendous size has frightened many people and earned him the nickname of the Red Devil. Critically wounded during the Ikaruga Civil War, Tager was found by Kokonoe, who repaired his nody with machinery. No one knows for sure what he's doing in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, but chances are it has something to do with the rumours about Ragna the Bloodedge.
Jin Kisaragi |
Bio (manual): A major in the Praetorian Guard, the Librarium's top military unit, Jin is the youngest soldier ever to be awarded the title of "Hero". His accomplishments during the Ikaruga Civil War were second to none, and he has always been a loyal, obedient soldier. But something has happened... Something has made Jin abandon his post and disobey an order for the first time in his life... Something that is drawing him to Kagutsuchi...
Litchi Faye Ling |
Bio (manual): A doctor in Orient Town, one of the lower parts of Kagutsuchi. As a scientist and doctor, she is loved and admired by the residents of Orient Town. She's grown to love Orient Town as well... Almost enough to forget why she came there in the first place...
Noel Vermillion |
Bio (manual): A lieutenant in the Praetorian Guard, the Librarium's top military unit, Noel is a member of the once-powerful Vermillion family. She demonstrated exceptional skill in combat while at the Academy and was placed under Jin Kisaragi's command at a very young age. It wasn't long, however, that she discovered she and Jin were not destined to get along with one another.
Rachel Alucard |
Bio (manual): Rachel is the current head of the Alucard vampire family. She lives a rather mundane life in her castle with only her butler and pets for company. One day, she decides to leave for the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi, saying only that she is bored.
Ragna the Bloodege |
Bio (manual): The SS-class criminal known as the "Grim Reaper". He fights endlessly against the government, determined to destroy them. With a grimoire said to have unparalleled power in his possession, the price on his head is the highest on record for a single person.
Taokaka |
Bio (manual): Taokaka is a member of the Kaka clan that lives far below Kagutsuchi. Urban development has obscured the sky over her village, and Taokaka is determined to bring it back. She has heard that anyone who captures the man "Rawrgna" can get a lot of "money".
ν-No13- |
Bio (manual): A mysterious child who appeared out of a giant contraption hidden in the depths of Kagutsuchi. What can this emotionless cyborg of a girl possibly want with Kagutsuchi...?