In this definitive guide you will find out about an anscient playstyle, which was used since the very launch of Melty Blood itself.

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First, before you start learning the playstyle, you have to make a custom color for our boy Shiki.
This step is crucial if you want to master this tecnique. After this, you can proceed to learning the gameplan for this gorgeous character.

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From the first seconds, you should start pressuing your opponent. Slowly walk in his direction, and as soon as round starts, grab him.
If he tries to jump - you can try jumping ang grabbing him in the air, but I recommend to whiff your grab. This way, your opponent will think that you're just a noob. He might even land a combo from start on you. But this poor person will regret his life choises very soon.

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Your main goal during neutral, is to end it. There should be no neutral for Banana Shiki. But if you'll end up being in one, you can slowly walk forward and just IB all hits, its pretty easy actually.

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Banana Shiki's main goal is to use its arc drive. It does not mater, will it land. As soon as you have three bars - use them. And that is where your real game begins. Right after you used your arc drive, use 2AB to show your dominance. And then, you should start using your best skill: 22B. This skill is your bread and butter. It's not about winning or loosing. It's about sending a message, and this message says: "Zankei Ni Shosu". Your opponent blocking? 22C. Your opponent tries to jump on you? 22C. You landed a hit? 22B and then 22C. If you see that you can land multiple 22Cs - DO IT. I know, it doesn't deal much damage, but it doesn't matter! 22C - that's what matters. You can lose your matches, you can lose rating, but you can't lose the legacy that left after the legend - Banana Shiki.

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With that said, go, my fellow Banana Shikis. Spread your influence to other MBTL players and be proud of your banana colored war criminal boy Shiki.

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By the way, don't forget to show respect to the man, who started it all - the original Banana Shiki. You can also use this video as your compass on a journey to achieve true BaNanaya Shiki's wizdom: