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139-544: The game's story focuses on DOATEC's attempt to create the ultimate human weapon through their Omega Project by capturing and transforming the Mugen Tenshin Ninja Clan's Hajin Mon leader, Genra , into an evil superhuman called Omega. The ninjas enter the third Dead or Alive tournament to defeat Omega. Dead or Alive 3 was critically acclaimed and a commercial success upon release, selling over 1 million units worldwide in

278-478: A DOA series' prequel game which was to star Kasumi and Ayane in the leading roles. Itagaki said in 2003, "the fact that we registered this trademark for Kasumi-den should tell you that we have a big plan for it." Code Chronos was cancelled following Itagaki's departure from Tecmo In the Ninja Gaiden series, Kasumi first made a cameo appearance at the end of 2009's Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 . Kasumi appears as

417-429: A jōnin rank ("upper person"), followed by the chūnin rank ("middle person"), whose task was to be a personal assistant to the jōnin, and genin rank ("lower person"), field agents drawn from the lower class for field operations. Ninja trainees also studied survival, poisons and explosives . Physical training involved long-distance runs, climbing, and stealth methods of walking. Training in techniques of disguise

556-475: A ninjatō appeared in a booklet by Heishichirō Okuse in 1956. Ninja also used darts , spikes, knives , and shuriken as weapons, The chain and sickle ( kusarigama ) was also used by the ninja. Variant explosives such as soft-cased grenades designed to release smoke or poison gas, along with iron or ceramic shrapnel explosives were also reportedly used. The term of ninja was attributed retrospectively to 2nd-century prince of Japan Yamato Takeru . In

695-577: A "grown up" appearance in DOA5 . The game's art director Yuta Saito said, "From DOA4 we wanted to evolve the characters in a slightly realistic direction. The most difficult, and you don't have to ask, is Kasumi. Kasumi is the face of DOA and the eternal heroine. And for such a popular character like Kasumi, to change her form we really needed a lot of courage and it really was a big challenge. But if we didn't do that, we couldn't make DOA5 and we wouldn't be able to show you anything." Producer Yasuke Hayashi said

834-478: A "story of [Ryu] Hayabusa and ninjas" and more a story of Kasumi (" Kasumi-den ") and a " DOA action game". Itagaki has described himself as personally "a fan of Kasumi" as his favorite DOA character. He also said he felt "responsible for her" and was "very close to her". When hackers found a way to remove her clothing in DOA2 , Itagaki felt this "was an attack on her". Tecmo's lawyers sued software company West Side,

973-495: A PSP protective cover, swimwear for women, "3D breasts" gel-filled mousepads and a "3D" mug, trading cards, and a "squishy pillow". A life-size 160-centimetre (5.2-foot) dakimakura "love pillow" was bundled by Microsoft with the 5,000-unit "Kasumi-chan Blue" limited edition batch of the Xbox consoles sold in Japan with a matching Xbox Controller ; a bed sheet of Kasumi and Ayane

1112-454: A code system, and to make trails that could be followed later. Ninja often used the katana as their weapon of choice, which was carried on the back. The scabbard of the katana sword of a ninja could be extended out of the sword and used as a long probing device. The sword could also be used to scale a wall, using tsuba . There is no known historical information about the straight ninjatō pre-20th century. The first photograph of

1251-416: A dozen new attacks for characters, an improved and more challenging artificial intelligence, tweaked move properties for attacks, more unlockable content, much better sidestepping movements that allows players to dodge most attacks, and the controller's analog sticks can be used when the analog button setting is turned off. Dead or Alive 3 features a total of 18 fighters, including 17 playable characters and

1390-710: A final stand at Hara Castle , in Hizen Province . A diary kept by a member of the Matsudaira clan , the Amakusa Gunki , relates: "Men from Kōga in Ōmi Province who concealed their appearance would steal up to the castle every night and go inside as they pleased." The Ukai diary, written by a descendant of Ukai Kanemon, has several entries describing the reconnaissance actions taken by the Kōga. They [the Kōga] were ordered to reconnoitre

1529-456: A form of power fantasy. Manga artist Kōsuke Fujishima praised how she represented the series as a protagonist, finding it "refreshing" to see in the fighting game genre. He additionally enjoyed that her movements were "expressed in a feminine manner", noting that it was a rarity in the time of Dead or Alive 2 ' s release. James Hawkins of Joystick Division stated that while all the female characters of Dead or Alive were sexy, "there

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1668-429: A goal, not a character trait." Kasumi's character design and its sexualization have been discussed in various publications. The book Data Made Flesh cited her as an example of how video game characters tend to lean towards a "hyperreal" depiction that aimed to create "a unique aesthetic for perfection". Matt Cundy of GamesRadar+ meanwhile praised how she was changed aesthetically for Dead or Alive 5 , citing how

1807-455: A hell of a lot more fun than Virtua Fighter 3 ." Newsweek ' s N'Gai Croal called Dead or Alive 3 the future of fighting games. Official Xbox Magazine gave the game a 9.5 out of 10, calling it a "Glorious looking, fast moving fighter with all the right moves" and "The most technologically advanced fighting game ever made". Dead or Alive 3 was awarded " Console Fighting Game of the Year " by

1946-478: A high score of 37 out of 40. Anthony Chau of IGN gave Dead or Alive 3 a 9.4 out of 10, stating that it "represents the new standard of excellence that only the Xbox can deliver", praising the game for its great attention to detail and its vast improvements on its predecessor. Chau also stated how Team Ninja "didn't stop setting standards in just the graphics as they combined this level of visual quality with subtle but innovative 3D gameplay mechanics incorporating

2085-474: A legend, becoming one of the most iconic heroines not only in games, but also in pop culture in general", noting the large amount of merchandise and memorability regarding the character. The book She has also been cited her as a popular subject for cosplay , with Everybody Cosplay! author Jan Kurotaki voicing her approval for the "cool, really flashy costume that gets you a lot of attention!" Princess Weekees of The Mary Sue stated that while "her conception

2224-584: A new cinematic introduction for the game. Because of its early release, the North American version does not feature any of the above. In January 2002, Microsoft released the Xbox Exhibition Volume 1 disc containing booster content for Dead or Alive 3 , and in June 2002, Official Xbox Magazine provided a 'Booster Disc' for Dead or Alive 3 , both releases included the new cinematic introduction and all of

2363-474: A new standard of strategy never experienced in a 3D fighting game before". GameSpot ' s Greg Kasavin also praised the graphics, saying the game "looks absolutely stunning" and was the "best-looking home fighting game ever released", but opined that "once you get past its graphics, you'll find that Dead or Alive 3 doesn't offer much of anything that hasn't been done in other 3D fighting games". The staff of 1Up.com agreed with this sentiment saying: "There

2502-760: A ninja in Tokugawa's service, recruited agents from Iga province, and sent 10 of his members into Osaka Castle in an effort to spread rumors and misinformation to weaken the enemy forces internally. Later On the Osaka battles, these hired ninja fought alongside regular troops at the Battle of Tennōji . A final but detailed record of ninja employed in open warfare occurred during the Shimabara Rebellion (1637–1638). The Kōga ninja were recruited by shōgun Tokugawa Iemitsu against Christian rebels led by Amakusa Shirō , who made

2641-480: A nomination in the "Most Disappointing Game" category, and was a runner-up for the "Best Xbox Game" category. The game was also nominated for "Xbox Game of the Year" at the Golden Joystick Awards . Dead or Alive 3 became the best-selling installment in the series. In 2002, Tecmo announced the game had reached sales of over 1 million units worldwide in the first five months after its release. The game topped

2780-511: A playable character in the 2012 action game Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge , which was made available as free DLC for the Wii U , and was included in the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. In it, she is armed with a long sword and kunai throwing knives and by default wears hooded black armor with a cape-like blue scarf; the player can also select three of her costumes from DOA5 . In 2013, Kasumi

2919-515: A playable guest character in Netmarble / SNK 's The King of Fighters All Star (a 2021 collaboration). Kasumi appeared as a lead character in the 2006 action-comedy film DOA: Dead or Alive , which is loosely based on the game series. In it, she was played by Devon Aoki , an American actress of mixed ethnicity who has previously portrayed the ninja Miho in the film Sin City . Itagaki later expressed

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3058-399: A ponytail, a braid, and loose hair. She wears many types of costumes through the series, including female ninja outfits, feminine casual clothes, Japanese schoolgirl uniforms , and bikinis . Commonly, her default (and sometimes only, in most of her guest appearances) costume has been her blue-and-white "Brilliant Lapis" (originally white-and-red, later known as "Immaculate White"), made of

3197-419: A preference for a Japanese actress, ideally Kumiko Gotoh, but had no authority over the casting process. According to Aoki, she was asked to go the film's casting interview by her 15-year-old brother. She played the game for the first time, after which she understood why Kasumi is so popular. Aoki said about Kasumi in the film: "Yes, she's pretty badass ... and she's a princess. She's never been outside

3336-524: A researcher of Iga Ninja history, has stated there is research which revealed that Hattori Yasuji, one of the ninjas who accompanied leyasu on his journey in Iga province, also served as a bodyguard and espionage officer under Muromachi Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiaki . The attacks from Ochimusha-gari finally ended as they reached the former territory of the Kōka ikki, who were friendly to the Tokugawa clan. The Koka ninja assisted

3475-524: A revealing and puff-sleeved Japanese tunic (later with swan-themed ornaments), a sash, thigh-high tabi , sandals with shin guards, hand guards with metal wristbands, and a choker. According to IGN , she had the best outfits of the characters in Dead or Alive Ultimate —the expanded compilation of the first two DOA games—in which "she looks great and her outfits are fantastic." A planned new main costume for Kasumi in Dead or Alive: Dimensions upset some fans when

3614-426: A revived Raidou. Kasumi appears in the 2003 sports video game Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball ( DOAX ). There, Kasumi is invited to a fourth DOA tournament ; upon arriving she discovers the invitation is a hoax, and she and the game's other characters play beach volleyball. Kasumi also appears in the sequel, Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 (2006), and in the portable version Dead or Alive Paradise (2010). She

3753-433: A runaway ninja, desires to see her brother Hayate again. She cross paths with her half-sister Ayane, who states that she can see Hayate if she wants as she's more focused on defeating Genra. Kasumi meets with Hayate, who's torn between the ninja code and his love for his sister. He decides to save Kasumi by pretending he didn't meet with her. Afterwards, an argument is made between the ninjas on who should defeat Genra. Hayabusa

3892-487: A shroud of darkness and fear. DOATEC has gone astray, turning into the hunting grounds for power-hungry scam artists. This is when DOATEC's development department (a fortress for state-of-the-art military technology) witnesses the success of a genius. Following Project Alpha and Project Epsilon, the ever ambitious scientist , Dr. Victor Donovan completes the Omega Project, producing a new superhuman: Genra . The man, who

4031-408: A squad of 48 ninja to burn Sawayama Castle , led by a chūnin (ninja term for a squad's captain). To conduct their operation, the ninja squad also stole a lantern which based on the drawing of the family crest on it ( mon ) belongs to the enemy clan, and recreated replica lanterns with the similar crest. By wielding these lanterns, they were allowed to enter the castle by the guards. As they entered

4170-450: A symbol of the Dead or Alive franchise and is the personal favorite of Team Ninja's founder and the series' creator, Tomonobu Itagaki . She has been the subject of various merchandise and was also used to promote Xbox consoles in Japan. Kasumi is a popular sex symbol in video game culture and an iconic ninja character. Due to differences in cultural norms, she has attracted some controversy in

4309-603: A wide range of merchandise, including figurines, statuettes and action figures that have been released by Tecmo, Sega, Kaiyodo , Max Factory, Kotobukiya, Takara , wall scrolls, and others. One figure was bundled with a special edition of Dead or Alive Paradise for the PlayStation Portable (also sold separately ); another exclusive figure was bundled with the magazine Hobby Japan in 2010. Some Kasumi figures can be stripped down to their underwear or stripped topless. Other items include an Xbox 360 face plate,

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4448-557: Is a playable character in the crossover crowd-fighting game Warriors All-Stars ( Musou Stars , 2017) in a larger role, including appearing on the game's cover art. Her classic blue ninja getup is an unlockable costume for Arin in Super Swing Golf , and is an alternative costume of Mio Amakura in the Director's Cut version of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly for the Xbox (2004). It

4587-655: Is also available for character avatars in Koei 's social game My GAMECITY and in Sega 's Phantasy Star Online 2 (added in 2017), as well as for player characters in Game Arts ' Ragnarok Odyssey Ace (2013) and for Senran Kagura ' s Asuka in Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link (a 2018 collaboration). Sega's free-to-play game Samurai & Dragons added a rare Kasumi card in 2013. Kasumi also appeared as

4726-469: Is also demonstrated in war epics such as The Tale of Hōgen (Hōgen Monogatari) and The Tale of the Heike (Heike Monogatari) , which focus mainly on the aristocratic samurai, whose deeds were apparently more appealing to the audience. Historian Kiyoshi Watatani states that the ninja were trained to be particularly secretive about their actions and existence: So-called ninjutsu techniques, in short are

4865-419: Is captured and experimented on by the company DOATEC, which produces several clones of her she fights through the series. After she escapes, she reunites with her now- amnesiac brother. Kasumi helps him to recover his memories and restores him to the head of the ninja clan, though she remains an outcast. Living as a hermit in the mountains, in Dead or Alive 6 she fights alongside Ayane and Hayate to defeat

5004-413: Is displayed onscreen at a time during gameplay and changes after being successfully performed, therefore players can easily practice learning character moves while commands are displayed at the same time. The Tag team system, introduced in the previous game, was also updated. Tag Battle matches are made available to select in the game's Time Attack and Survival modes. A new mechanic called "Attack Change"

5143-445: Is her duty to defeat him. Eventually, Hajin Mon's Ayane wins the third Dead or Alive tournament and kills Genra. After the success of Dead or Alive 2 , Tecmo was working on continuing the series when Microsoft approached them, offering a deal to develop the next Dead or Alive as an exclusive title for the recently announced Xbox. The Xbox was still in development, and Microsoft was in need of exclusive, high-profile games to show off

5282-421: Is little evidence for these claims. Kasumi (Dead or Alive) Kasumi ( Japanese : かすみ ) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Dead or Alive fighting game series by Team Ninja and Tecmo ( Koei Tecmo ). Kasumi serves as the main protagonist of the Dead or Alive franchise since its premiere in 1996. She was a main character in the first , second , and fifth games of

5421-413: Is one of the first nine playable female characters in Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 (2015). In this case, Kasumi, while reading her fortune, returns once again to New Zack Island, and she decides to spend some time in order to find of about her fortune. In mobile game The Girls of Dead or Alive: Blackjack (2009), Kasumi makes a non-player appearance as blackjack dealer. Dead or Alive: Code Chronos ,

5560-499: Is prepared to bring down Genra, but Hayate states to Hayabusa that he does not know Genra like he does since he and Genra are from the same clan. Hayate also states that since he is the new leader of the Mugen Tenshin, he should defeat Genra instead. Later, both Ayane and Hayate argue on who should defeat Genra. Ayane, as a Hajin Mon ninja and Genra's foster-daughter, feels that fate commands her to put Genra out of his misery and that it

5699-545: Is something [...] about Kasumi that the other characters in the series seem to be missing", citing her compassionate character and "appealing vulnerability in the way she carries herself", but also how her character seemed more realistically proportioned compared to other members of the cast. The staff of Sina.com.cn it was "extremely easy to be intoxicated" by her "quiet and delicate appearance", and felt this along with her temperament made her extremely popular with male and female players. Kurt Kalata of Hardcore Gaming 101 on

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5838-446: Is the original book of Bansenshūkai (万川集海), there are 48 points of ninja's fighting techniques, such as how to make makibishi from bamboo, how to make footwear that makes no sound, fighting techniques when surrounded by many enemies, precautions when using swords at night, how to listen to small sounds, kuji-kiri that prevents guard dogs from barking, and more. Later in history, the Kōga ninja would become regarded as agents of

5977-803: Is very little here that we would describe as new, original or subtle; where Soul Calibur painted a fighting masterpiece, DOA3 portrays something more akin to the latest Bruckheimer production. Check it out, but expect a few pangs of disappointment". NextGen disagreed with Gamespot and 1Up.com and gave the game 5 out of 5 stars, stating that the game was "Quite possibly the best 3D fighting game ever made, both in graphics and gameplay" and "It's fast, it's deep, and it's so beautiful it almost hurts". ActionTrip rated it 94 out of 100, stating how Dead or Alive 3 truly excels in its variety of fighting styles and different moves and that "any self-respecting beat-em-up fan should own this game". John Valor of Cloudchaser praised Dead or Alive 3 ' s full utilization of

6116-584: The Kojiki , Takeru disguised as woman and assassinated two leaders of the Kumaso group. Although its unlikely related to the commonly known ninja of later era. The earliest recorded ninja activities were traced during the reign of Prince Shōtoku in the 6th century. An adolescent espionage agent Hasetsukabe no Koharumaru was executed for spying against the insurgent Taira no Masakado . Later, 14th century chronicle Taiheiki recorded many ninja activities. In 1541,

6255-542: The tantō . Minstrel or sarugaku outfits could have allowed the ninja to spy in enemy buildings without rousing suspicion. Disguises as a komusō , a mendicant monk known for playing the shakuhachi , were also effective, as the large "basket" hats traditionally worn by them concealed the head completely. Ninja are believed to have used a large variety of tools and weaponries, including climbing equipment, extending spears, rocket -propelled arrows, and small collapsible boats, which are described and illustrated in

6394-537: The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences ; it was also a nominee for the " Outstanding Achievement in Animation " award, which ultimately went to Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee . The game was also awarded "Outstanding Fighting Game Sequel" and nominated for "Outstanding Animation in a Game Engine" by the inaugural National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers (NAVGTR). The game was also awarded "Best Console Fighting Game" and

6533-510: The Imagawa clan . This assault is recorded in the Mikawa Go Fudoki chronicle, where those Kōka set fire to its towers, and killed the castellan along with 200 defenders of the garrison. In 1571, a Kōka ninja Sugitani Zenjubō attempted to assassinate Nobunaga with two Tanegashima (gun) rifles. However, his attempts was failed as his shots failed to penetrate the armor of Nobunaga. Sugitani

6672-457: The Miyoshi clan , ninja warriors were actually feared as mercenaries who were proficient in the castle siege warfare. Buildings were constructed with traps and trip wires attached to alarm bells to prevent enemy ninja infiltrations. In battle, the ninja were also used to cause confusion amongst the enemy. A degree of psychological warfare in the capturing of enemy banners can be seen illustrated in

6811-484: The Nochi Kagami briefly describes the ninja's role in espionage, as Stephen Turnbull stated that the Iga and Kōka ninja usually infiltrated enemy castles. Turnbull further added that Ninja gained notability as hired mercenaries during the 15th century to use many asymmetrical warfare tactics such as scouting operations, raiding operations, arson, and even terrorism . These tactics were considered abhorrent by members of

6950-591: The Sekigahara Campaign after the Eastern Army's victory at Sekigahara, the Iga acted as guards for the inner compounds of Edo Castle , while the Kōka acted as a police force and assisted in guarding the outer gate. It was said that at one occasion, a group of Mogami clan 's ninja infiltrated the camp of Naoe Kanetsugu , stealing his battle standard, which later hoisted on the Hasedō Castle's gate, demoralized

7089-550: The Tamon-in Nikki (16th century) —a diary written by abbot Eishun of Kōfuku-ji temple— describes a sabotaging operation in which an Iga ninja squad entered Kasagi castle in secret and set fire to a few of the priests' quarters. They also set fire to outbuildings in various places inside the San-no-maru . They captured the ichi-no-maru (inner bailey ) and the ni-no-maru (second bailey). In 1558, Rokkaku Yoshikata employed

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7228-608: The Tokugawa bakufu , at a time when the Shogunate used the ninja in an intelligence network to monitor regional daimyōs as well as the Imperial court . During this time, there are some definitive terms to classify their activities such as spying ( kanchō ), scout ( teisatsu ), ambush ( kishu ), and Agitprop ( konran ). The ninja clans organized into a larger confederation, with their own respective territories. A system of rank existed:

7367-537: The Xbox 360 . On November 10, 2021, Dead or Alive 3 became available to download on Xbox Live worldwide. As of November 15, 2021, Dead or Alive 3 is now backward compatible on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S . The European and Japanese versions of Dead or Alive 3 , which features more content, can be downloaded from Xbox Live on American Xbox platforms by purchasing the game in the Xbox Store first, then changing

7506-451: The boss character Omega . The characters returning from the previous installments are Ayane , Bass Armstrong , Bayman , Ein (unlockable), Gen Fu , Helena Douglas , Jann Lee , Kasumi , Leifang , Leon , Ryu Hayabusa , Tina Armstrong , and Zack . Playable newcomers are Chinese drunken fighter Brad Wong , British assassin Christie , Japanese ninja Hayate (appeared in the roster of

7645-414: The first tournament , enters the third tournament to get revenge on Donovan after he sent a mysterious sniper to kill him. Bayman easily quashed the sniper, but the feeble attempt on his life left Bayman in anger and in retaliation against Donovan. Helena Douglas , daughter of Fame Douglas was captured by the anti-Douglas faction of DOATEC led by Donovan. Whether Helena likes it or not, she is dragged into

7784-660: The ni-no-maru and the san-no-maru (outer bailey) ... With the fall of Hara Castle, the Shimabara Rebellion came to an end, and Christianity in Japan was forced underground . These written accounts are the last mention of ninja in war. After the Shimabara Rebellion, there were almost no major wars or battles until the bakumatsu era. To earn a living, ninja had to be employed by the governments of their Han (domain), or change their profession. Many lords still hired ninja, not for battle but as bodyguards or spies. Their duties included spying on other domains, guarding

7923-462: The oniwabanshū as "ninja". In 1649 record Tokugawa shogunate law on military service, The shinobi was considered as profession, as only daimyōs with an income of over 10,000 koku were allowed to employ ninja or shinobi. In the two centuries that followed, a number of ninjutsu manuals were written by descendants of Hattori Hanzō as well as members of the Fujibayashi clan, an offshoot of

8062-455: The samurai class. During the Sengoku period , demands for such unconventional operations increased. Meanwhile, Turnbull also stated there is no evidence to prove that Ninja were actively employed as professional assassins and it could be argued that they were just hired bandits. Modern historian Tatsuo Fujita opined that, based on the historical texts in 16th century by Naito Munekatsu, vassal of

8201-407: The Ōu Eikei Gunki , in which a ninja once stole the banner of samurai lord Naoe Kanetsugu and hoisted it to next day to demoralize Kanetsugu's army in the war. Most ninjutsu techniques recorded in scrolls and manuals revolve around ways to avoid detection and methods of escape. These techniques were loosely grouped under corresponding natural elements. Some examples are: The use of disguises

8340-441: The "manga influences" in her face were present but reduced, and particularly noted her breasts were shown as more manageable compared to previous incarnations. While he called her outfit "a questionable state of undress", he stated "at least she looks more tasteful while doing it. So that's definitely probably more mature." Emanuel Maiberg of Vice voiced approval for her redesign in Dead or Alive 6 , citing it as an example of how

8479-765: The 17th century record Bansenshūkai . Although it is commonly believed that the ninja wore black garb ( shinobi shōzoku ) during their work, as depicted in modern media, there is no evidence for such attire. Instead, ninja usually operated disguised as civilians. Accounts about ninjas' armor cannot be verified. Depictions of famous persons later deemed ninja often show them in Japanese armour , including concealable types of armour made with Kusari (Japanese mail armour) and Karuta (armour) that could have been worn by ninja including katabira (jackets) made with armour hidden between layers of cloth. Shin and arm guards along with metal-reinforced hoods are also speculated to have made up

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8618-401: The 2000s reached 1.3 million units in the U.S. by July 2006. The game became the third best-selling launch title next to Microsoft's Halo: Combat Evolved and Project Gotham Racing and the first third-party Xbox game to garner Platinum status. Dead or Alive 3 is notable for being one of the titles that were quintessential in helping build the Xbox brand. It demonstrated how powerful

8757-527: The 220,000, then grow further in productivity to the total revenue of 320,000 koku under Takatora governance. It was reported that Tōdō Takatora employs the Iga-ryū Ninjas. Aside from Ninjas, he also employs local clans of Iga province as "Musokunin", which is a class of part time Samurai who has been allowed to retain their clan name but does not own any land or Han . The Musokunin also worked as farmer during peace, while they are obliged to take arms in

8896-486: The 8th best fighting game of all time. In 2011, Complex ranked the game as the 15th best fighting game of all time. In 2016, Twinfinite ranked it 11th best fighting game of all time. In 2022, Game Rant ranked it the "Best Xbox Fighting Game To Hold Up Well". Ninja A ninja ( Japanese : 忍者 , lit.   'one who is invisible'; [ɲiꜜɲdʑa] ) or shinobi ( Japanese : 忍び , lit.   'one who sneaks'; [ɕinobi] )

9035-452: The American rock band Aerosmith also appear in Dead or Alive 3 and can also be played in the game's settings menu. " Nine Lives " was the opening theme, and " Home Tonight " was played over the credits. " Amazing " was not used in the actual game, but was a music sample under the settings menu. An Arcade Stick for Dead or Alive 3 made by Japanese video game peripheral manufacturer, Hori,

9174-687: The Hattori. Major examples include the Ninpiden (1655), the Bansenshūkai (1675), and the Shōninki (1681). Many famous people in Japanese history have been associated or identified as ninja, but their status as ninja is difficult to prove and may be the product of later imagination. Rumors surrounding famous warriors, such as Kusunoki Masashige or Minamoto no Yoshitsune sometimes describe them as ninja, but there

9313-410: The Iga professionals were sought after for their skill at siege warfare, or " shirotori ", which included night attacks and ambush. By the 1460s, the leading families in the regions had established de facto independence from their shugo . In 1560, after the Battle of Okehazama , Tokugawa dispatched a group of 80 Kōka ninja under the command of Tomo Sukesada, which was tasked to raid an outpost of

9452-480: The Japanese charts on release, coming in number 1 during Week 8 in 2002. The game sold over 1.5 million units by early 2003, and went on to sell over 2 million units worldwide. By July 2006, it had sold 950,000 units and earned $ 36 million in the U.S. alone. NextGen ranked it as the 59th highest-selling game launched for the PlayStation 2 , Xbox or GameCube between January 2000 and July 2006 in that country. Combined sales of Dead or Alive fighting games released in

9591-514: The Tokugawa escort group in eliminating the threats of Ochimusha-gari outlaws, then escorting them until they reached Iga Province , where they were further protected by another group from Iga-ikki which accompanied the Ieyasu group until they safely reached Mikawa. The Ietada nikki journal records that the escort group of Ieyasu had suffered roughly 200 casualties during their journey from Osaka. However, modern scholars such as Tatsuo Fujita doubted

9730-466: The Uesugi troops greatly in effect. In 1603, a group of ninja from Iga clan led by Miura Yo'emon were assigned under the command of Red Demon brigades of Ii Naomasa, the daimyo of Hikone under Tokugawa shogunate. In 1608, a daimyo named Tōdō Takatora was assigned by Ieyasu to control of Tsu , a newly established domain which covered portions of Iga and Ise Province . The domain at first worth of to

9869-478: The West involving eroticism and the use of underage female characters in video games. Tomonobu Itagaki originally envisioned the character to be male, before changing her gender. As Kasumi became more and more kawaii , he decided to make her the lead character. The rest of his team was only half-convinced at first but warmed up to the idea eventually. Kasumi and the other ninja characters are "like superheroes" compared to

10008-519: The Xbox controller with such ease, calling it "an incredible achievement". The Electric Playground called Dead or Alive 3 "The true King of Fighters", and "a perfect showcase for what kind of games the Xbox is able to deliver". Justin Leeper of Game Informer called it "a masterpiece in both form and function". GameShark stated "Is Dead or Alive 3 a great game? Yes. Is it the best fighter ever? No, but hey, it's light years better than Tekken Tag and

10147-452: The Xbox controller's pressure sensitive analog face buttons to allow shortcuts in performing certain moves, making the controls lenient to allow players new to the series to adapt to gameplay, players have the option to turn the analog buttons on or off. Months after the initial North American release of the game, the European and Japanese versions featured many gameplay changes, with more than

10286-470: The Xbox was, what the platform was capable of delivering, and was the first fighting game for the platform. GamesRadar+ included it among the Xbox games "that shaped the generation", and later included it in their list of the "best original Xbox games". In 2002, Dead or Alive 3 became the first fighting game to receive an award from the National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers (NAVGTR) during

10425-541: The academy's inaugural award show, and the first fighting game to be included in the Xbox Championship tournaments. Dead or Alive 3' s popularity led to the creation of the largest and oldest Dead or Alive community website, Free Step Dodge , while the sidestepping mechanic in the European and Japanese versions of the game inspired the naming of the community site. In 2008, CinemaBlend ranked Dead or Alive 3 as

10564-421: The adjacent Kōka District formed ikki – "revolts" or "leagues" – as a means of self-defense. Following the Tokugawa shogunate in the 17th century, the ninja faded into obscurity. A number of shinobi manuals, often based on Chinese military philosophy , were written in the 17th and 18th centuries, most notably the Bansenshūkai (1676). Ninja is the on'yomi ( Early Middle Chinese–influenced )

10703-492: The artificial intelligence a bit more forgiving. Move properties for character attacks are updated. The game incorporated less damage percentiles in counter hold maneuvers, making players rely more on blows and throws to defeat opponents. Fighters who are caught in hazardous falls can now be knocked out if they have very low health. The game adds a new feature in its Sparring mode called "Exercise", an automatic command tutorial that teaches players how to perform attacks. One Command

10842-499: The authors of the hack, for violating copyright, and won the case and damages of two million yen (over US$ 20,000 ). Kasumi's nude model can be also accessed using a GameShark cheat device in the Dreamcast version of DOA2 , and one fan-made mod for DOA5 modified her training suit to remove most of the clothing. In 2012, 16 years after her debut appearance, Kasumi was redesigned to look less cartoon-like and more realistic with

10981-410: The castle by night, obtaining secret passwords. Days later, Nobutsuna ordered an intelligence gathering mission to determine the castle's supplies. Several Kōga ninja—some apparently descended from those involved in the 1562 assault on an Imagawa clan castle—volunteered despite being warned that chances of survival were slim. A volley of shots was fired into the sky, causing the defenders to extinguish

11120-507: The castle lights in preparation. Under the cloak of darkness, ninja disguised as defenders infiltrated the castle, capturing a banner of the Christian cross . The Ukai diary writes, We dispersed spies who were prepared to die inside Hara castle. ... those who went on the reconnaissance in force captured an enemy flag; both Arakawa Shichirobei and Mochizuki Yo'emon met extreme resistance and suffered from their serious wounds for 40 days. As

11259-464: The castle, they immediately set fire to the castle. In 1561, Kizawa Nagamasa generals hired three Iga ninja during the capture of a castle in Maibara , which was owned by Rokkaku Yoshitaka, who was also the employer of Iga Ninja previously. However, those ninja agents refused to take orders and threatened to desert the operation if they were not allowed to conduct the operation in their own way. The fire

11398-559: The credibility of Hattori Hanzō's ninja army theory, since it first appeared in Iga-sha yuishogaki record which circulated during the Edo period during the rule of Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune . During his rule, Yoshimune was known for establishing the Oniwaban secret police institution whose members hailed from the confederation warriors of Koka and Iga areas. It has been argued that the circulation of

11537-618: The daimyō, and fire patrol. A few domains like Tsu , Hirosaki and Saga continued to employ their own ninja into the bakumatsu era, although their precise numbers are unknown. Many former ninja were employed as security guards by the Tokugawa shogunate , though the role of espionage was transferred to newly created organizations like the onmitsu and the oniwaban . Others used their ninjutsu knowledge to become doctors, medicine sellers, merchants, martial artists, and fireworks manufacturers. Some unemployed ninja were reduced to banditry, such as Fūma Kotarō and Ishikawa Goemon . In

11676-413: The early 18th century, shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune founded the oniwaban ("garden keepers"), an intelligence agency and secret service . Members of the oniwaban were agents involved in collecting information on daimyō and government officials. The secretive nature of the oniwaban —along with the earlier tradition of using Iga and Kōga clan members as palace guards—have led some sources to define

11815-458: The extra costumes released on the EU and JP versions of the game, but they did not however contain the extra fighting moves or general game balancing tweaks that the other versions brought. Both releases also contained a playable demo for those who didn't have the game. Only Time Attack mode is playable in the demo and only Hitomi, Zack, Tina, Bass, Jann Lee, Leifang, Christie, and Helena are playable while

11954-680: The first five months after its release, and went on to sell over 2 million units, becoming the best selling game in the franchise and one of the top 10 best selling Xbox games . The game won several awards and was nominated for many others. The European and Japanese versions were released months later, featuring additional content and gameplay updates that are not featured in the North American version. Dead or Alive 3 later became backwards compatible on Xbox 360 . In 2021, all versions of Dead or Alive 3 were made available to download from Xbox Live worldwide, and were later made backward compatible on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S . Dead or Alive 3

12093-472: The gag comic series Dead or Alive 2 Comic Anthology by DNA Media Comics. She was also featured in a gamebook for the ecchi series Queen's Blade , which utilized a stylized version of her original design. Meanwhile, a picture book titled Dead or Alive Side A: Love! Kasumi was produced and sold in Japan, featuring images and poses of the character as seen in the Xtreme series. Kasumi has been featured in

12232-470: The game series could be seen as "growing up". Kasumi has also been the subject of various third-party productions, many of which erotic media such as hentai doujins and machinima , the latter of which has been the subject of academic discussion regarding the treatment of women in such media. Meanwhile, Japanese company Thrust released an unlicensed pornographic film of the character titled "Kazumi" in 2007. Also in 2007, Doujin company C-Cube released

12371-465: The game was announced in 2010. She was the youngest character in the original version of the first game. Itagaki said his "daughter" Kasumi "has been a main character of the Dead or Alive series, and please understand, she is like a Venus to me." When asked if he was comfortable with sexualizing a 17-year-old character, Itagaki answered, "In Japan, that's okay. Maybe it's 20 in America." He said, "I

12510-510: The game's collector's edition also contains a Kasumi 3D mousepad and playing cards. There is also a life-size 3D mousepad of Kasumi from DOA Xtreme 3 . First-print copies of Tecmo Koei 's Musou Orochi 2 Ultimate (Japanese version of Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate ) were bundled with DLC costume codes for Kasumi's special "Orochi" themed costume in DOA5 Ultimate . Another Kasumi figure was released for her Queen's Gate appearance. Kasumi

12649-505: The intertwined conspiracies within the huge DOATEC organization. Donovan challenges Helena to win the third tournament. If she wins, she will regain her freedom and learn the truth behind DOATEC. To prevent Helena from winning, Donovan hires a British assassin named Christie to keep an eye on her, and kill her if necessary. As the tournament is underway, Kasumi , who is hunted and forced to defend herself from multiple attempts on her life by highly skilled ninja assassins, due to her status as

12788-499: The modern era kunoichi means "female ninja". By the time of the Meiji Restoration in 1868, shinobi had become a topic of popular culture in Japan which featured in many legend and folklore, where they were associated with many supernatural abilities. It was believed the espionage activities of Ninja were attributed to Chinese military strategy , such as The Art of War by Sun Tzu . According to traditional evaluation,

12927-467: The more realistic fighters, regarded as a "fantasy element" by Dead or Alive 6 art director and scenario writer Yutaka Saito. Her primary outfit was designed to keep "in mind of materials available to cosplayers at the time" Kasumi is 5 feet 2.25 inches (1.5812 m) and with three-sizes of 35-21-33. She is usually wearing a wakizashi in a small of her back. Her hair has been variously blonde, auburn and red, with hairstyle options including

13066-476: The myth about Hattori Hanzō ninja army helping Ieyasu were created as propaganda to increase the prestige of Iga and Koka clan confederations in Tokugawa Shogunate. In an undisclosed time, a ninja named Hachisuka Tenzō was sent by Nobunaga to assassinate daimyō Takeda Shingen , although it ended in failure. There is a record that there is an assassination attempt were on Toyotomi Hideyoshi , although it

13205-574: The ninja to understand the martial qualities of even the most menial task. These factors show how the ninjutsu established among the ninja class the fundamental principle of adaptation . Ninja usually worked in a team to scale a wall by providing a human platform to assist their team members in reaching the top of the wall. The Mikawa Go Fudoki gives an account of a coordinated team of infiltrators, who usually made use of passwords to communicate, so they could recognize their allies during their covert operations and when in disguise, as they dressed in

13344-492: The ninja were stealth soldiers and mercenaries hired mostly by daimyōs . Despite many popular folktales, historical accounts of the ninja are scarce. Historian Stephen Turnbull asserts that the ninja were mostly recruited from the lower class, and therefore little literary interest was taken in them. The social origin of the ninja is seen as the reason they agree to operate in secret, trading their service for money without honor and glory. The scarcity of historical accounts

13483-590: The ninja's armor. Tools used for infiltration and espionage are some of the most abundant artifacts related to the ninja. Ropes and grappling hooks were common, and were tied to the belt. A collapsible ladder is illustrated in the Bansenshukai , featuring spikes at both ends to anchor the ladder. Spiked or hooked climbing gear worn on the hands and feet also doubled as weapons. Other implements include chisels , hammers , drills , and picks . Ninja also used mizugumo to walk on water. This footwear distributed

13622-438: The online retailer ShopTo.Net. Merchandise released for DOA5 include another Kasumi-themed 3D mousepad and body pillow cases. Kasumi was featured on the covers of Dead or Alive 5 Postcard School Calendar 2013 and on 2005's comic anthology companion for Dead or Alive Ultimate . Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate "Kasumi-chan Blue" limited edition includes Kasumi-themed 3D mousepad, playing cards, lifesize tapestry and bath poster;

13761-481: The origin of those ninja clans were traced to the family of Kawai Aki-no-kami of Iga. This is also supported by the supplementary record to the Nochi Kagami , a historical record of the Ashikaga shogunate . The clans of Iga and Kōla became professionals which specifically trained for the asymmetrical warfare tactics of the ninja. These ninja mercenary were often hired by daimyōs between 1485 and 1581. Specifically,

13900-483: The other game modes, characters, and game settings are locked down. The booster content continued to be provided with the Official Xbox Magazine demo disc from June 2002 to September 2002; each disc featured the same content but gave magazine buyers multiple times to acquire it. The Platinum Collection edition of the game was released in 2003. In addition to the original soundtrack in the game, three songs by

14039-489: The other hand criticized her as an "insufferable Mary Sue ," particularly in Dimensions and cited her as an example of poor writing in the series. The staff of Kakuchopurei noted that while she was an important character to and often the driving force of the Dead or Alive series, they disliked her lack of personality and that her only perceived motivation seemed to be due to her role as the series protagonist, stating "That’s

14178-434: The palace walls. She's been very, very sheltered, because she's a princess and that's the way it is ... until the point where she actually decides to leave, she's basically been pretty sheltered but she's a capable fighter." According to Kung Fu Tai Chi , DOA: Dead or Alive "focuses its pugilistic mayhem on the eye-candy surrounding the mythos of Princess Kasumi". In the movie, Kasumi escapes her clan and joins

14317-449: The plan of construction of Hara Castle, and surveyed the distance from the defensive moat to the ni-no-maru (second bailey ), the depth of the moat, the conditions of roads, the height of the wall, and the shape of the loopholes. Suspecting that the castle's supplies might be running low, the siege commander Matsudaira Nobutsuna ordered a raid on the castle's provisions. Here, the Kōga captured bags of enemy provisions, and infiltrated

14456-459: The previous title as "Ein"), and German-Japanese karateka Hitomi . ^a Unplayable boss ^b Unlockable character ^c Unplayable in Story Mode The hero ninja , Ryu Hayabusa , put a stop to the evil doings of Tengu during the last tournament , but it was too late to stop him from triggering a massive worldwide collapse. A dense cloud covered the entire planet in

14595-506: The process of remodeling Kasumi has sparked most disputes in the development team, especially since she is "a character that is not so much out on the table, with hidden feelings, and it's been difficult to express such a 'hidden look'." GamesRadar+ noted that "the manga influences on her facial features—while still apparent—have been scaled right back [a]nd her boobs seem less ludicrously unmanageable." Itagaki, who has left Team Ninja in 2008, said in 2014: "Straightly speakin’, my daughter

14734-443: The region in the Xbox settings to either United Kingdom or Japan, and restarting the console before downloading. The console can be switched back to the American region after the download is complete. Upon its release, Dead or Alive 3 was "critically acclaimed", receiving generally favorable reviews, scoring 86.19% and 87/100, according to the review aggregation websites GameRankings and Metacritic . In Japan, Famitsu gave it

14873-514: The same clothes as the enemy. In his Buke Myōmokushō , military historian Hanawa Hokinoichi writes of the ninja that they travelled in disguise into foreign territories to scout enemy forces, set enemy castles on fire, and carry out assassinations using infiltration tactics . Espionage was the chief role of the ninja. With the aid of disguises, the ninja gathered information on enemy terrain and building specifications as well as obtaining passwords and communiques. The aforementioned supplement to

15012-736: The series and in the film adaptation, DOA: Dead or Alive . In the games' canon , Kasumi, also known as "The Kunoichi of Destiny", is a teenage ninja princess of the Mugen Tenshin Ninja Clan. Kasumi abandoned her clan, becoming an outcast and is pursued by her younger half-sister, Ayane . Throughout the series, there have been several boss characters who are clones of her. She also guest appeared in various other games, including Team Ninja's other flagship series, Ninja Gaiden , where she and Ayane play much bigger roles, as well as Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate and Warriors All-Stars as part of their playable roster. Kasumi has become

15151-402: The siege went on, the extreme shortage of food later reduced the defenders to eating moss and grass. This desperation would mount to futile charges by the rebels, where they were eventually defeated by the shogunate army. The Kōga would later take part in conquering the castle: More and more general raids were begun, the Kōga ninja band under the direct control of Matsudaira Nobutsuna captured

15290-489: The skills of shinobi-no-jutsu and shinobijutsu , which have the aims of ensuring that one's opponent does not know of one's existence, and for which there was special training. However, some ninjutsu books described specifically what tactics ninja should use to fight, and the scenarios in which a ninja might find themselves can be deduced from those tactics. For example, in the manuscript of volume 2 of Kanrin Seiyō (間林清陽) which

15429-464: The summer phase of Osaka siege, The Ii clan Red Demons ninjas led by Miura Yo'emon, Shimotani Sanzo, Okuda Kasa'emon, and Saga Kita'emon saw action once again during the Battle of Tennōji , as they were reportedly fought together with the Tokugawa regular army storming on the south gate of Osaka castle. In 1614, the initial "winter campaign" at the Siege of Osaka saw the ninja in use once again. Miura Yoemon,

15568-584: The suppression of the Iga province by Nobunaga, some of them escaped from the province and sought refuge with the Tokugawa clan . One of the most prominent members was Fujibayashi Yasumasa, son of the Fujibayashi Yasutoyo from the Fujibayashi clan. After the assassination of Oda Nobunaga, Iga and Kōka ninja, according to tradition, helped Ieyasu undergo an arduous journey to escape the enemies of Nobunaga in Sakai and return to Mikawa . However, their journey

15707-457: The technical capability of their product. This deal also fit in with series creator Tomonobu Itagaki 's design philosophy of always targeting the most powerful console available for the development of Dead or Alive games. Itagaki accepted the offer as he noted how the specs of Xbox were much higher and more powerful than other systems such as the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast . Itagaki and Team Ninja noted how developing solely for one home console

15846-530: The time of war. In 1614, The Iga province warriors saw action during the siege of Osaka . Takatora brought the Musokunin auxiliaries from Iga province to besiege the Osaka castle during the winter phase. Meanwhile the ninja units of Iga province were deployed under several commanders such as Hattori Hanzō , and Yamaoka Kagetsuge, and Ii Naotora , heir of Naomasa who also given control of Ii clan's Red Demons ninja squad after Naomasa died. Later in 1615, during

15985-471: The tournament upon receiving an invitation. She fights against Leon and wins. Later, Kasumi stabs the villain Victor Donovan with an acupuncture needle. He is paralyzed and perishes in an explosion. In the end, she goes home with her brother despite being a runaway shinobi , but has to fight against her clan with her new friends to be allowed to stay. In print media, Kasumi appears in several stories in

16124-503: The two kanji "忍者". In the native kun'yomi reading, it is pronounced shinobi , a shortened form of shinobi-no-mono (忍びの者). The word shinobi appears in the written record as far back as the late 8th century in poems in the Man'yōshū . The underlying connotation of shinobi ( 忍 ) means "to steal away; to hide" and—by extension—"to forbear", hence its association with stealth and invisibility. Mono ( 者 ) means "a person". The word ninja

16263-505: The wearer's weight over the shoes' wide bottom surface, allowing the wearer to walk on the surface of water. The name of this equipment mizugumo was derived from the native name for the Japanese water spider ( Argyroneta aquatica japonica ). Similar footwear, known as ukidari , also existed in the form of a flat round bucket , although this may have been less stable. Goshiki-mai (go, five ; shiki, color ; mai, rice ) colored (red, blue, yellow, black, purple) rice grains were used in

16402-487: Was 27 when I created Kasumi. I'm older now, but 17-year-old girls are still gorgeous." Itagaki said the Dead or Alive series contributed its character Ayane, rather than the "very soft" Kasumi, for a cameo appearance in 2004's Ninja Gaiden because Kasumi did not fit with the game's "very hard-edged" basis as " DOA is based on a 'softer' concept, and she is rather symbolic of the game as a whole". He said that if Ninja Gaiden had featured Kasumi, it would have become less

16541-418: Was added, allowing the character tagging in to attack while switching in. The Tag Throws command was made a bit easier to activate. Compared to previous entries in the series, the game takes advantage of the Xbox system's power to push the range of the graphics and environment sizes farther than the Dead or Alive 2 games. The game has less unlockable content compared to DOA2: Hardcore . The game also utilizes

16680-773: Was also taught. Some evidence of medical training can be derived from one account, where an Iga ninja provided medical attention to Ii Naomasa , a general of Tokugawa who was injured by gunfire during the Sekigahara battle . The skill sets of ninja agents known in modern times as ninjutsu ( 忍術 ) comprised a variety of espionage and survival skills with each its own unique characteristic for each ninjutsu school. Some view ninjutsu as evidence that ninja were not simple mercenaries because texts contained not only information on combat training, but also information about daily needs, which even included mining techniques. The guidance provided for daily work also included elements that enable

16819-547: Was an infiltration agent, mercenary , or guerrilla warfare and later bodyguard expert in feudal Japan . They were often employed in siege , espionage missions, and military deception . They often appear in the historical record during the Sengoku period , although antecedents may have existed as early as the 12th century. During the Japan's warring state period , jizamurai clans of peasant-warriors in Iga Province and

16958-632: Was captured 4 years later and tortured to death. In 1573, Manabe Rokurō, a vassal of daimyō Hatano Hideharu , attempted to assassinate Nobunaga by infiltrating Azuchi Castle , although the mission failed and Rokurō was forced to commit suicide. According to a document, the Iranki , when Nobunaga was inspecting Iga province after the Tenshō Iga War , three ninja attempted to assassinate him with rifles, but failed and instead killed seven of Nobunaga's attendants. The Kōka ikki persisted until 1574, when it

17097-504: Was common and is well documented. Ninjas disguised themselves as priests, entertainers, fortune tellers, merchants, rōnin , and monks. The Buke Myōmokushō states that their missions were to disguise themselves as firewood gatherers in order to gain information about the enemy. The attire of a mountain ascetic ( yamabushi ) facilitated travel, as they were common and could travel freely between political boundaries. The loose robes of Buddhist priests also allowed concealed weapons, such as

17236-777: Was easier and how the Xbox's developing environment was as convenient as the Dreamcast's, and was much more convenient than the PlayStation 2's. In 2001, the release of Dead or Alive 3 was announced in Japan, but the game was first released in the US, in order to coincide with the American Xbox launch . An updated version of Dead or Alive 3 was then released for the Japanese and European Xbox launches several months later. The European and Japanese versions of Dead or Alive 3 feature more content such as extra costumes, new attacks for characters, and

17375-411: Was eventually set, allowing Nagamasa's army to capture the castle. The Iga and Kōga ninja were actually jizamurai clans inhabited Iga Province (modern Mie Prefecture ) and the nearby region of Kōka District, Shiga named after a village in modern day Shiga Prefecture . The remote location of Iga may have contributed to ninja's secretive development. The chronicle Go Kagami Furoku stated that

17514-576: Was featured in the smart phone action card game Hyakuman-nin no Ninja Gaiden , in which Hitomi from Dead or Alive and Rio from Rio: Rainbow Gate! also appear dressed in Kasumi's DOA costumes. Kasumi appears as an optionally playable 'monster' in the games Monster Rancher 2 (1999) and Monster Rancher 4 (2003). Kasumi also appears as a playable character in a minor role in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate ( Musou Orochi 3 Ultimate , 2013). She

17653-426: Was filled with ecchi ideas", she enjoyed how Kasumi evolved as a character during the course of the series. Calling her a sex symbol, she appreciated that the character's redesign in Dead or Alive 6 was her favorite, "providing full coverage, but the tight design of it still looks sexy". In another article she cited Kasumi as an example of a "badass wish-fulfillment" character she felt women often enjoyed playing as

17792-424: Was followed by Dead or Alive Ultimate in 2004 and then its sequel Dead or Alive 4 in 2005. The basic gameplay controls remain essentially unchanged from Dead or Alive 2 . Some tweaks have been added to the game system in the form of increased counter periods, unrestricted 3D-axis movement, and less emphasis on juggling combos . All these gameplay enhancements make the game suitable for beginners, and makes

17931-528: Was forced to become a vassal of Oda Nobunaga . The Iga ikki continued until 1581, when Nobunaga attacked the Iga Province and destroyed those clans who rebelled against him. The Iga clans survivors fled to the Kii Mountains , but others escaped to enter the service under Tokugawa Ieyasu . Prior to the conquest of Kōka in 1574, the two confederacies worked in alliance together since at least 1487. After

18070-458: Was introduced in the 1996 fighting video game Dead or Alive by Koei Tecmo , and alongside her brother Hayate is one of heirs apparent of their ninja clan. However after Hayate is seriously injured by series villain Raidou , she abandons her position to fight and kill him at the game's fighting tournament. Now an outcast, she is pursued by her half sister Ayane . Despite being victorious, she

18209-524: Was nominated for "Best Graphics in a Console Game", "Best Multiplayer Console Game", and "Xbox Game of the Year" by The Electric Playground . IGN awarded it "Best Fighting Game of 2001" in their Best of 2001 Awards, "Best Xbox Graphics of 2001" in the IGN Reader's Choice Awards", and the game was a runner-up for IGN ' s "Best Xbox Game of 2001". The game won GameSpot ' s annual "Best Graphics, Technical" prize among console games , but also received

18348-613: Was offered as part of the Deluxe Edition of Dead or Alive 6 in Japan. Kasumi and Hitomi were also used in an iPhone digital clock application Bijin Tokei, and a Dead or Alive voice clock was bundled with a figure of either Kasumi or Ayane. Kasumi-themed credit cards were also released, while a 1/6 scale special limited figure was released in only 20 copies as part of the film's promotional campaign. Dead or Alive 5 pre-order bonuses included an exclusive Kasumi-themed iPhone case from

18487-504: Was once leader of the Hajin Mon ninjas of the Mugen Tenshin Ninja Clan, is no longer human, but a force of singular and unprecedented capabilities known as Omega. To test the subject Omega's skills, DOATEC announced the third Dead or Alive World Combat Championship. The ninjas Hayate , Ayane , and Ryu Hayabusa enter the third tournament to defeat Genra. Bayman , the assassin who was once hired by Victor Donovan to kill Fame Douglas during

18626-809: Was released exclusively for the Xbox on February 22, 2002, in order to coincide with the Dead or Alive 3 and Xbox launch in Japan. A soundtrack CD for the game, titled Dead or Alive 3 Original Sound Trax (KWCD-1006), was released by Wake Up in 2002. A guide book titled Dead or Alive 3: Prima's Official Strategy Guide by Prima Games was published in North America on November 5, 2001. Three more guide books were published in Japan in early 2002: Dead or Alive 3 Guide Book (デッド オア アライブ3 ガイドブック) by Famitsu / Enterbrain , Dead or Alive 3 Kōshiki Kōryaku Guide (デッド オア アライブ3 公式攻略ガイド) by Kodansha , and Dead or Alive 3 Perfect Guide (デッド オア アライブ3 パーフェクトガイド) by SoftBank . Dead or Alive 3 later became backwards compatible on

18765-438: Was thwarted. A ninja named Kirigakure Saizō (possibly Kirigakure Shikaemon) attempted to assassinate Hideyoshi with a spear, but was unsuccessful, as his attempt was foiled by a ninja worked under the command of Hideyoshi who smoked his place. However, the reliability of this story was considered fictional publications as it was the same publisher which depicted Saizō as one of the legendary Sanada Ten Braves . In 1600, during

18904-403: Was totally ruined, spoiled. I can't/shouldn't avert my eyes from that fact. Many DOA fans here are crying, I will do something for DOA after I finished Devil's Third ." Kasumi's main costume has been different for the first time in Dead or Alive 6 (described as an armored "full-body skin-tight catsuit with combat heels" ), but her iconic blue outfit still does appear in the game. Kasumi

19043-421: Was uncommon, and a variety of regional colloquialisms evolved to describe what would later be dubbed ninja. The first known English use of the word ninja was in 1964. Kunoichi (くノ一) is, originally, an argot which means "woman"; it supposedly comes from the characters くノ一 (respectively hiragana ku , katakana no and kanji ichi ), which make up the form of kanji for "woman" (女). In fiction written in

19182-623: Was very dangerous due to the existence of " Ochimusha-gari " groups across the route. During this journey, Tokugawa generals such as Ii Naomasa , Sakai Tadatsugu and Honda Tadakatsu fought their way through raids and harassment from Ochimusha-gari ( samurai hunter) gangs to secure the way for Ieyasu, while sometimes also bribing some of the more amenable Ochimusha-gari gangs. As they reached Kada, an area between Kameyama town and Iga, The local Koka-Ikki ninjas and Iga-Ikki ninjas under Hanzo who helped leyasu to travel to safety consisted of three hundred Ninjas. Furthermore, Uejima Hidetomo,

19321-437: Was well received upon her debut. Brian Ashcraft of Kotaku called her one of the most iconic characters in Japanese gaming, praising how cosplayers leaned into the character's strengths and how instantly recognizable her outfit had become, further calling her the face of the franchise and stating "She isn't merely in Dead or Alive ; she is Dead or Alive ." The staff of Wirtualna Polska meanwhile stated she has "become almost

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