Gakuran Mishima Style Guide
A powerhouse fighting style in Gakuran, added in the recent Giant Update and heavily inspired by Tekken-style karate. Aggressive, forward-moving strikes and punishing hitboxes for players who dominate through relentless offensive momentum.
By Gakuran Guide Team
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Quick Answer
Mishima is a new Secret fighting style in Gakuran (~0.05% roll odds) inspired by Tekken's Mishima-style karate. It features an M1 attack speed faster than Ali, a double-hit crit (hook & uppercut) that deals 2x damage and heavy stun, and a passive that slows enemy movement speed after landing 4 M1s to prevent evasive escapes. Successfully dodging an M1 also instantly refunds your dash cooldown. Players roll for Mishima in the Stats menu for 5 Robux or via free style rerolls from active Gakuran codes.
Mishima Video Guide & Transcribed Mechanics
Watch Chrisu's Mishima breakdown and review the transcribed mechanics extracted directly from the video showcase (official captions transcribed):
![[Gakuran] Mishima Style, Explained](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/f3N6wLCBOoo/hqdefault.webp)
Transcribed Mechanics (Video Breakdown)
- Secret Style Rarity (~0.05% Odds): Mishima is an ultra-rare Secret fighting style with an estimated ~0.05% roll chance — significantly rarer than Ali (~0.075%) or 1% Legendary styles.
- Double-Hit Crit Stun (Hook & Uppercut): The M2 critical attack lands two consecutive strikes — an initial heavy hook followed by an explosive uppercut dealing 2x damage and inflicting heavy hit stun.
- 4-Hit Movement Speed Slowdown: Landing 4 consecutive M1s in a row applies a heavy movement speed debuff, making it impossible for targets to dash away or escape the following pressure.
- Instant Dash Refund on Shifty Dodges: Successfully dodging through an incoming enemy M1 instantly refunds your evasive dash cooldown, granting infinite spacing resets.
- Phantom Reach & Rapid Frame Data: The M1 combo executes faster than Ali and Hakari, leaving virtually zero gap for opponent counters, and the 4th M1 possesses massive lunge reach that lands even from distant spacing.
Mechanics transcribed from Chrisu's "[Gakuran] Mishima Style, Explained" showcase. Verify against the official Trello before committing high volumes of Robux.
Mishima Style Overview
ADDED
September 2026 (Giant Update)
RARITY & ODDS
Secret (~0.05%)
COMMUNITY TIER
S-Tier (Unanimous Meta Peak)
BEST BUILD
Medium to Tall Striker
Expected Playstyle & Combat Mechanics
Drawing direct inspiration from classic Tekken fighting game mechanics, Mishima rewards relentless aggression, frame traps, and ruthless combo execution:
Core Mishima Combat Traits
- Overwhelming M1 Cadence: Faster than Ali and Hakari with minimal recovery intervals, locking enemies in tight block stun.
- Double-Hit Critical (Hook + Uppercut): Multi-hit M2 deals 2x damage, heavily drains posture, and stuns on hit.
- Movement Speed Deceleration: 4-hit M1 strings apply movement slow, negating opponent evasives.
- Dash Cooldown Refresh: Evading an M1 immediately resets your dash cooldown for perpetual re-engagement.
How Mishima Fits into the Meta
Key Strengths
- Overwhelming neutral pressure: Quick forward momentum allows Mishima players to dictate the pace of skirmishes.
- Punishing counter-hits: Clean hits against whiffing opponents convert into high-damage knockdown combos.
- Guard degradation: Forces defensive players into uncomfortable timing guesses.
Key Vulnerabilities
- Susceptible to whiff punishes: Over-committing to heavy swings against agile boxers or capoeira dancers can be fatal.
- Grapple vulnerability: Without instant escape mechanics, grappling styles like Wrestling can disrupt Mishima's offensive tempo.
Build & Character Recommendations
| Attribute | Recommendation | Combat Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Medium to Tall | Taller models grant increased reach on advancing strikes, maximizing spacing advantages. See the height guide. |
| Playstyle Focus | Aggressive Brawler | Focus on closing gaps with dash cancels and executing posture-breaking string setups. |
| Secondary Style Pairing | Boxing / Kyokushin | Great for players transitioning from karate or boxing disciplines who enjoy disciplined strike execution. |
How to Counter Mishima Style
Facing a player rolling Mishima? Use these competitive combat fundamentals to turn their aggression against them:
- Bait and Whiff-Punish: Back-dash outside their initial forward strike, then immediately collapse back into range while they are locked in recovery frames.
- Master Defensive Parrying: Mishima attacks carry noticeable rhythm telegraphs. Learn the timing on our parry guide to interrupt their pressure chains.
- Use Grappling Control: Switch to styles with high Resilience and command grabs (such as Wrestling) to nullify their striking flow.
Official Trello Perk Status
Mishima's exact perk names and percentage values are awaiting official Trello confirmation. As soon as the developer team updates the official board with Guard Pierce and Resilience tiers, we will incorporate the exact data here and into the Fighting Styles Tier List.