First hitting arcades in 1998, the fighting game series Guilty Gear is renowned for its uniquely flashy combat style. With rich lighting, anime-esque coloring and camera work, and an undeniably cool aesthetic, it's garnered a dedicated fanbase despite not reaching the mainstream popularity of some other fighting games.
Last year, the latest installment, Guilty Gear -Strive-, announced its Season 4 roster additions. While the first three characters have already joined the fray, the most talked-about newcomer is "Lucy" from the anime "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners." Today (August 4), the official introduction video dropped, showcasing the charm of this first-ever guest character from an external IP.
Guilty Gear -Strive- previously revealed its Season 4 lineup, with Dizzy, Venom, and Unika already in the game. Lucy from the "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" anime, making her debut as the series' first guest character, is set to officially join on August 21.
Lucy's appearance in Guilty Gear -Strive- perfectly blends with the game's distinct art style, delivering dynamic and impactful animations without clashing with the existing cast.
▼ Guilty Gear -Strive- Lucy Reveal Trailer
The trailer also features Lucy's voice lines and her signature song from the anime, "I Really Want to Stay at Your House," which has left many fans deeply moved. Just thinking about the anime's story still hits right in the feels... QQ.
▼ "I Really Want to Stay at Your House"
Beyond the game, the Guilty Gear series is clearly ambitious, with its first-ever anime adaptation, "Guilty Gear -Strive-: DUAL RULERS," set to air this April. If you're eager to see Lucy in action, don't miss out when she drops!