Mitsurugi Lore and Art

6/8 is the birthday of Heishiro Mitsurugi, Bodyguard in War!　Celebrate the samurai, one of the most iconic characters in the Soul series, and who has defied all odds with his wide-bladed katana, Shishi-Oh!#SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/3fYDznDlr2

— SOULCALIBUR (@soulcalibur) June 8, 2021

Concept art for Mitsurugi, a refinement of the wild "samurai" motif of SC1, one of the earliest characters to be designed, having been created as a benchmark early in SC6 development.(1/2) #SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/TujN0kBLAp

— SOULCALIBUR (@soulcalibur) June 8, 2021

(2/2)He is one of the most iconic character in the Soul series, and the idea of having him as a stand-alone in the SC6 package art existed from the rough stage. In the end, the design involving the guest was chosen, but the version with only Mitsurugi is also cool.#SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/uDfHqm2PqF

— SOULCALIBUR (@soulcalibur) June 8, 2021

The background of Mitsurugi's work depicts a raging lightning bolt and a tiger roaring toward the sky. These are motifs that symbolize his strength. Mitsurugi himself may have a yearning for tigers, as he has worn tiger-related costumes in past titles.#SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/hxGyAS7lTT

— SOULCALIBUR (@soulcalibur) June 8, 2021

(2/2)御剣の武器名が1Pと2Pで違うのはその名残だとか。2Pはアーサー・ゴードンという名前だったそうです（後のアーサーの原案）。

The difference in weapon names between Mitsurugi's 1P and 2P is said to be a remnant of that. 2P was named Arthur Gordon (later Arthur's original idea). pic.twitter.com/Pb4wgVdfYH

— マステル高橋 (@masuooyama) December 20, 2020

2005 character art of Mitsurugi for Soulcalibur III. pic.twitter.com/7V8tRAPQiS

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