Type Moon

You may have seen several characters in the verse being labeled as a master or wielder of “death.” As you might have guessed, these “deaths” are not exactly the same and have different meanings and scopes of influence. So this blog will briefly go over the various forms of destruction wielded by different characters. Starting off,  Kouma Kishima  in Tsukihime wields death as an innate property of his being, placing him fundamentally apart from all conventional beings, as Kiri Nanaya noted. We know that he was fundamentally different since birth, able to resist his bloodline’s urges better than adults did, and preserving the desired “purity” of his clan, who interbred with pure demons: Ogres. This directly ties to his ability to wield hellfire and his Crimson Red Vermillion state, which is indicative of possession by a “transcendental” self. Crucially, Kiri said that if the Nanayas specialized in killing, the Kishimas were masters of destroying. This is the main contrast betwee...

Let’s settle this once and for all. The truth is:  Arcueid is nowhere near as untouchable as people think.  She's flashy, strong, but outclassed by several characters. Let’s break it down. 30% Arcueid is  not  the strongest character in Tsukihime. Yes, you heard that right. Despite what some fans like to claim,  30% Arcueid does  not  automatically beat everyone in her setting.  The hype around her is wildly exaggerated. Before we get into characters who rival or surpass her, we need to clear up a basic misconception about how her power  actually  works. Arcueid doesn’t begin a fight at full output. Her power scales  gradually , adjusting just enough to overcome her opponent without overexerting. It’s not about dominating instantly, it’s about matching and then exceeding the threat level over time. Take this example from Ciel’s route: “It's not like Senpai moves with Arcueid's amazing speed. But she accurately deflects Arcueid's bla...