Tips
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Use qcf+1 and qcf+2 to pressure Asuka; as elbow/weapon attacks, they cannot be reversed by Asuka's b+1+3 Attack Reversal.
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Asuka's f+2 Demon Slayer is a powerful long-range tool but is -18 on block, allowing you to punish it heavily with uf+4 or df+2.
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Be cautious of Asuka's b+3 Dragon Wheel Kick; it is -19 on block, making it a prime target for Anna's ws2 or uf+4 launcher.
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Anna's df+4 Wine Opener is i16 and tracks Asuka's common SSR movement, helping you stay sticky in close range.
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If Asuka attempts to parry your mid pressure with b+2+3 Azalea, use weapon moves like 1,2,1,2 or CJM.3,2 which ignore kick sabakis.
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Asuka's d+3+4 Double Lift Kicks is -25 if the first hit is blocked, giving Anna a guaranteed launch with any standing launcher.
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Use Anna's b+3 Chaos Judgement to automatically low parry Asuka's frequent low pokes like db+3 or the db+4 string.
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When Asuka uses her db+4,4,4 Leg Cutter string, you can interrupt the second or third low with a fast move like ws4 or ws3 (i11~12).
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FAQ
Who wins Anna vs Asuka in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Anna vs Asuka winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Asuka as Anna?
Use qcf+1 and qcf+2 to pressure Asuka; as elbow/weapon attacks, they cannot be reversed by Asuka's b+1+3 Attack Reversal. Asuka's f+2 Demon Slayer is a powerful long-range tool but is -18 on block, allowing you to punish it heavily with uf+4 or df+2. Be cautious of Asuka's b+3 Dragon Wheel Kick; it is -19 on block, making it a prime target for Anna's ws2 or uf+4 launcher.
Are there pro VODs for Anna vs Asuka?
No tournament VODs are listed for Anna vs Asuka yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Asuka moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Anna's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Asuka move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f+1,4 | -26 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| df+3+4 | -26 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| 1+4,2,d+4 | -23 | ws1+2 (launch) | i20 | 25 |
| b+3,2 | -20 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| b+3 | -19 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| f+2 | -18 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 16 |
| 2,3 | -17 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| b+4,2,3 | -16 | f,f,F+3,H.2 (launch) | i16 | 46 |
| db+1,4 | -15 | f,f,F+2,4 (launch) | i15 | 38 |
| b+1+4,4 | -14 | 2,4 (launch) | i10 | 32 |
Anna moves Asuka can punish
| Anna move | On block | Asuka punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| db+3 | -26 | ws1,4 |
| db+3+4 | -26 | ws1,4 |
| f,f,F+3 | -20 | ws1,4 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,F+2,3* |
| uf+4 | -18 | f,F+2,3* |
| d+1+2 | -18 | ws1,4 |
| f,f,F+3,2 | -16 | ws1,4 |
| 3+4 | -16 | f,F+2,3* |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Anna is 0–2 against Asuka.
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Players on this side
- Arslan Ash (1)
- AQEEL9 (1)
VODs (Anna's side)
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