Moving onto Weekly Young Jump. The Selection criteria remains the same from last time:
1. Jump Franchises only: Might include 'Guest Characters' down the line in omakes. no promises.
2. Previous Jump Game Rosters apply: Sadly, none of the below have representatives from previous 'Jump' Crossover games.
3. Only series with Anime Adaptation: Any form of animation (Anime, OVA, ONA) qualifies for consideration.
4. Mostly, but not Limited to, Combat-Oriented Series: Quite a few Gag-Manga characters can go toe-to-toe with Battle-Mangas. Just as Arale-chan.
5. NO SPORTS MANGA: Just...no. Don't ask.
Weekly Young Jump Roster
Brynhildr in the Darkness: I admittedly don't know anything about this Franchise, but it seems interesting enough & we really need more Magic Casters to offset the Ki User power houses. To limit character slots, it will likely be set post series, likely during the 3 month period prior to the reunion between the hero & heroine.
Playable Characters:
Kuroha: Lead Heroine, her Seeks to reunite with MC, Ryouta. Awakening: Valkria Form.
Onodera: A sadistic Magic-User with a bipolar personality, capable of fighting Valkyria. Most likely allied with Venoms.
Support Characters:
Kana: C-rank magic-user, can predict the near future when someone is about to die. Used to select individuals for missions.
Hatsuna: A-rank magic-user, can restore her body & those of others from otherwise fatal injuries incurred within 5 minutes.
Freya: AAA-rank magic-user specializing in technopathy & computer hacking. Part of the Information Gathering Division.
Elfen Lied: I'm only aware of the bare-bones of this franchise, but that's more than enough to be glad we never had to fight Lucy in Jump Force (especially considering how she buried Carnage). Speaking of:
Playable Characters:
Kaede/Lucy: Uses he Vectors to attack. Awakening: Limiter Removal.
Nana: Longer range than Lucy, but not as powerful. Can fire limbs as a 'Rocket Punch'.
Mariko: Lucy's rival, allied with Venoms. Rests in a wheelchair.
Support Characters:
Kurama: Nana's Caretaker.
Director Kakuzawa: Central Antagonist, allied with villains to achieve his dream of restoring the Diclonii.
Gantz: Currently debating if having the 'weaker' members of Jump Force outfitted with the Gantz Tech for additional protection as opposed to simply using canonical Gantz characters. The Re-Spawn mechanic can be used to retrieve fallen Agents from the field provided enough 'Points' are acquired during missions.
Hamatora: An interesting enough series in concept, in that depending on how things go, Nice/Skill's ability to impart 'Minimum's on others could be used to give 'Normal' Jump Force members (those without special powers) a fighting chance.
Nice: Protagonist, genius capable of moving at the speed of Sound & bestow 'Minimum's on others.
Murasaki: Nice's partner, his awakened State hardens his body & increases his power.
Birthday: Electricity user suffering from a fatal disease, which could lead to him being recruited by Venom.
Ratio: Birthday's partner. Can target weak points of a person's body. His awakened State has adds a 'guard break' effect to all his attacks.
Three: His Awakened state transforms him into a Berserk Beast with super strength.
Moral: Shapeshifting Serial killer who believes all people should possess powers. Joined Venoms due to Umbras Cubes.
Ishigami Shunichi: De facto leader of Freenum with the ability to boil liquids.
Support:
Hajime: Canonically her ability nullifies those of other Minimum's around her, but for Story Reasons could be 'upgraded' to negate all powers.
Honey: Can see 10 minutes into the most probable future. JF precog department?
Momoka: Moral's ally & founder of Freemum, possesses the ability to hack into computers.
Mamiya: Freemum hacker, can drive people insane with his cooking, used to stir up trouble.
Suruga: Freemum's healer, his ability allows him to cure any disease or illness by removing his gag.
Master: Owner of the Nowhere Café, which has been relocated to Jump Force HQ.
Koneko: An employee of the Nowhere Cafe.
Kingdom: This one is technically cheating, as this is essentially another rendition of the ever-so-popular Warring States Period, and so we can simply assume the events of this series are canon to the backstory of In-Story China. As such, characters from this franchise are not-likely to make an appearance.
Mad Bull 34: Oh hell yes. Besides, considering the literal hell-scape most of the world has become post-merger, having a cop like Sleepy around to keep what little peace remains would be crucial. That, and we really need more gunslingers so Ryo doesn't feel lonely.
Playable Characters:
John "Sleepy" Estes/Mad Bull: Protagonist, built like a brick shithouse & packing enough heat to make him a one-man precinct.
Support Characters:
Daizaburo "Eddie" Ban: Mad bull's Partner & straight man.
Perrine Valley: A friend of Sleepy & Eddie, as well as the latter's wife.
Nickels the Electrician: An inventor with a vendetta against Mad Bull and has ties with the New York underworld.
One Punch Man: This series would admittedly be both really easy to implement & really hard due to balancing issues presented by the likes of Saitama. Most if not all playable characters will likely have move-sets based on 'A Hero Nobody Knows'.
Playable Characters:
Saitama: Like Koro-sensei, he'd only be unlocked after completing Story Mode due to balancing issues.
Genos: Main in-game representative for the series. His Awakened State removes his limiters.
Tornado: Fights using telepathy,
Bang/Silverfang: Expert martial artist, his awakened state grants him an auto-dodge function.
Atomic Samurai: Admittedly only included because we need more Swordsmen.
Blizzard: Similar move-set to her sister.
Mumen Rider: Mostly here for the gag factor.
Subterraneans: Mass-Mob enemies.
Sonic: Saiatama's self-proclaimed rival.
Garo: Bang's disciple, his awakened state causes him to mutate. He'd be a Rogue, unaligned with either side.
Support:
Doctor Genus: Founder of the House of Evolution, runs a Takoyaki restaurant at Jump Force HQ in his spare time.
Armored Gorilla: Doctor Genus' assistant, a large cyborg gorilla.
Rozen Maiden: This one would probably operate similarly to how Yugi & Kaiba are able to fight with Duel Monsters, in that the 'Master' summons the 'Maidens' to perform certain actions. The Maidens would be equally divided amongst the representatives.
Playable Characters:
Jun Sakurada: MC, seeks to reclaim the Maidens' Rosa Mysticas. Maidens: Shinku, Suiseiseki, Hinaichigo, Kirakishou
Enju: Jun's rival, wants to prove he's a better doll-maker than Rozen. Maidens: Barasuishou, Suigintou, Souseiseki, Kanaria.
Supporting Cast
Laplace's Demon: Can often be found wandering around in odd places.
Samurai Gun: Not a lot of information about this series, but from what I can tell, much like 'Kingdom', it's set during the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate, so outside of Time-Travel shenanigans simply assume the events of the franchise happened in-story Japan's past.
Spirit Warrior: Also known as Peacock King. Apparently there are several live action movies based off this, but the only 'animated' representations i can find were pc games so no luck here. Shame, ha
Terra Formars: As a result of the 'Merger', those who underwent the M.O/Bugs operation are now permanently in their Transformed State. Terraformars are a basic Mob enemy, with 'Evolved' Versions being unique enemies, possibly even playable. Note: I'm using the 'Serious' M.A.R.S Rankings where possible.
Playable Characters:
Squad 1
Shokichi: Captain, M.A.R.S Rank 3. Base: Asian Giant Hornet. Martial Artist, Awakening: Allows him to poison foes & makes attacks uninterruptible.
Keiji: M.A.R.S Rank 9. Base: Peacock Mantis Shrimp. Martial-Artist. Awakening grants him Health Regen.
Marcos: M.A.R.S Rank 10. Base: Huntsman's Spider. Staff-User. Awakening simply grants him a speed boost.
Squad 2
Michelle: Leader, M.A.R.S Rank 5. Base: Bullet/Blast Ant. Martial Artist, foes explode when hit/grabbed. Awakening: Activates jet boosters.
Akari: M.A.R.S Rank 6. Base: Bag-worm Moth. Swordsman, uses thread to bind foes. Awakening: Gains Mantis traits & can 'cut' with thread.
Squad 3
Sylvester: Leader, M.A.R.S Rank 4*). Base: Tasmanian Giant Crab. Martial Artist. Awakening grants him Health Regen & Invulnerability.
Ivan: M.A.R.S Rank 10. Base: Datura Stramonium (plant). Poisons foes when Awakening; grants heath regen in daylight.
Alexander: M.A.R.S Rank 8. Base: Sumatra Stag Beetle. Martial Artist, Awakening adds burn damage to attacks.
Squad 4
Liu: Leader, M.A.R.S Rank 4. Base: Blue-Ringed Octopus. Martial Artist, attacks with tentacles. Awakening: Grants Health Regen & applies poison.
Jet: M.A.R.S Rank 13. Base: Tiger Pistol Shrimp. Gunslinger (can send 'shock waves' at targets). Awakening: Health Regen.
Dorjiberke: M.A.R.S Rank 16. Base Gray Wolf. Martial Artist. Awakening simply grants a flat boost to speed & power.
Squad 5
Adolf: Leader, M.A.R.S Rank 2. Base: Electric Eel. Element User. Awakening: Removes Inhibitor, covers body with Lightning to attac & stun foes. (Unlockable)
Eva: M.A.R.S Rank 100*. Base: Planarian. Element User, has access to weaker versions of Adolf's Awakened moveset. Awakening: High Speed Regeneration.
Isabella: M.A.R.S Rank 17. Base: Sia Ferox. Not really much to say here.
Squad 6
Joseph: Traitor, allied with Venoms. M.A.R.S Rank 1. Base: ?. Swordsman with Passive Health Regen. Awakening: Attacks gain electric damage.
Support Characters
Ichiro Hiruma: Current Prime Minister of Japan, friend of Shokichi as a fellow Bugs 2 survivor.
Major Shichisei Hiruma: The JASDF Major, Deputy Commander of the Annex Project & Official Liaison between it's Members & Jump Force.
Professor Kou Honda: Assigned to Jump Force Medical Team to oversee the Annex Members' care.
Annex 1 Crew: Due to the Merger messing up the mission, most of the Annex 1 Members that canonically die play a support role at base.
General Kai: A Chinese general sent to capture Akari & Michelle. Base: Cordyceps fungus. Can manipulate insect brains via spores fired the palm of his hands.
Bao: An Amoral Chinese Soldier who underwent the M.O Operation. Base: Sea Squirt. He's basically Jango Fett with a Clone Army, several of which are on Squad 4.
Friendly Terraformar: Toriko Gag-Reference, hangs around the Food Court.
Tokyo Ghoul: Set sometime after the 'Dragon Incident'. Despite the TSC & Black Goat's best efforts, the very nature of Ghouls means they're naturally a 'rogue' faction. On the one hand, they want to ensure Humanity's survival, but that's only because they need to feed off them.
Playable Characters.
Tokyo Security Comittee (TSC) Agents.
Kaneki: One-Eyed King. Wants to help people despite being a Ghoul. Mid-Close Range, fights with his Kagune & Quinx. Awakening: Kakuja Mode.
Tsukiyama: Obsessed with Kaneki, eager to 'sample' the humans from other worlds. Close-Ranged Attacker. Awakening: Huge blade mode.
Nishiki: Doesn't really care about humanity aside from his girlfriend. Close Ranged Attacker. Awakening: Bident Mode.
Ayato: Hinami's partner, the two work together to eliminate 'doves' who hunt Ghouls. Close Range. Awakening: Lvl 2 Kagune.
Yomo: Touka & Ayato's uncle. Martial Artist. Awakening: Can fire bursts of electricity.
Naki: Kaneki's begrudging subordinate. Close Range Fighter.
Amon: A former Rank 1 Anti-Ghoul Investigator & Former member of Black Goat. Swordsman, fights with Quinx. Awakening: One-Eyed Ghoul Mode.
Jūzō: A Former CCG squad leader. Swordsman, fights with various Quinx.
Supporting Cast:
Cafe Black Goat: Formerly Anteiku, a cafe where Ghouls & Humans could mingle safely. Most of Kaneki's allies can be found here.
Touka: Kaneki's wife, currently sidelined due to being pregnant.
Hinami: Ayato's Partner, currently sidelined in order to protect Touka.
Akira: Amon's partner & fellow Ghoul Investigator, currently a member of the TSC.
Dr. Kanō: The Doctor who turned Kaneki & countless others into one-eyed ghouls. Revived by Venoms for his research.
Clowns: A mysterious group that thrives on creating chaos and destruction, auctioning Humans & other species introduced by the merger to wealthy Ghouls.
Zetman:
Playable Characters:
Jin/ZET: Protagonist, constanly in ZET form when in combat. Awakening: Assumes True Zet Form.
Kōga/Alphas: Jin's rival/Iron Man ripoff with a sense of 'justice'. Awakening: Strongest suit.
Support Cast:
Gorō: Jin's 'grandfather', currently little more than a head attached t a supercomputer.
Akemi: Jin's foster parent & divorced ex-hostess. Currently sells crepes at a roadside stall.
Good grief that took forever.
Had to exclude a few that were mentioned because i could literally find jack about them.
If you've got any suggestions for characters that would be playable, or how to best integrate characters into the story, feel free to make them known in a review!
