Haohmaru vs Heishiro Mitsurugi is an episode of SoMaShadow's Death Battles. It features Haohmaru from the Samurai Shodown series, and Heishiro Mitsurugi from the Soulcalibur series.
| Haohmaru vs Heishiro Mitsurugi | |
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| Season | TBD |
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| Written by | SoMaShadow |
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Description[]
Samurai Shodown vs Soulcalibur! For years, these wandering samurai have sought the ultimate challenge to their skills. Today, they find the worthy opponent they've always sought, but which will be cut down?
Interlude[]
Wiz: The way of the samurai is that of conflict. To intimately know victory, pain, and death as they seek to constantly better themselves. They've endured as icons of honour, courage and loyalty throughout the ages, paving the way for many across history.
Boomstick: Inspired by the legendary Miyamoto Musashi, these two wander in search of the mightiest warriors alive, to test their strength against the best and revel in the thrill of combat. Nothing better than the clash of glorious Nippon steel!
Wiz: Yet despite their gruff exterior, they've still got a kind heart underneath.
Boomstick: Haohmaru, the Ronin Vagabond.
Wiz: And Heishiro Mitsurugi, the Bodyguard in War.
Boomstick: He's Wiz and I'm Boomstick!
Wiz: And it's our job to analyse their weapons, armour and skills to find out who would win... a Death Battle!
Haohmaru[]
Haohmaru: The way of the samurai is to know death. The way of the samurai is to know victory. I am the ultimate fighter, and all who stand in my way shall... FALL!
Heishiro Mitsurugi[]
Heishiro Mitsurugi: If you're going to kill me, you'd better bring a whole army!
DEATH BATTLE![]
Conclusion[]
Original Track[]
The original track for this fight would be called “Tamashī no Sandansu” (魂のサンダンス).
The track's title is translated from Japanese as "Sundance of Souls". It references one of Haohmaru's themes (Imperial Sundance), and the series from which Mitsurugi originates (Soulcalibur). In their series, both Haohmaru and Mitsurugi hail from Japan, which is known as "Land of the Rising Sun", and fights can often be referred to as dances. As it is commonly seen that one's soul makes them who they are, the title, Sundance of Souls, can be seen as direct reference to the battle itself taking place.
Trivia[]
- The connections between Haohmaru and Heishiro Mitsurugi are that they are both iconic vagabond fighting game samurais of the 90's who were inspired by the legendary real life samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Their honed mastery with the katana has allowed them to carve their names into history as one of the greatest warriors and fighters of their time, seeking nothing more then to revel in the thrills of challenging the mightiest of foes in order to further test their skills and become stronger warriors. Despite being only mortal men, their tenacious might and swordsmanship has enabled them to take on foes of equal skill, and those of a supernatural affinity. In spite of their gruff exteriors, they possess a heart of gold; often doing good deeds where they can and cutting down whatever evil that attempts lay their hands on the innocent. Although both are wandering ronin samurai who bear no loyalty to any lord or master, they still retain the many traits, qualities and virtues that would deem them the idealised image of a true samurai: honour, courage, and determination.
- Haohmaru also made an appearance in Soulcalibur VI as a guest character, and his rivalry with Mitsurugi was referenced.