Samurai Shodown/Walkthrough

Regular characters

 * Haohmaru: This plain-speaking and passionate warrior wanders the world seeking mighty adversaries to perfect his own style of swordplay. He's a samurai celebrity, who also enjoys fine rice wine.
 * Nakoruru: Nakoruru, said to be her tribe's greatest warrior can also communicate with nature. Foreseeing a threat to the environment, she sets out to unroot the cause of the calamities with her trusty falcon, Mamahaha.
 * Hanzo Hattori: The mightiest of the Iga ninja is incomparably cold hearted and unsparingly self-critical, spending his days in rigorous training. He takes arms against the evil proselytizer to pry his son's body and soul from Amakusa's possession.
 * Galford D. Weller: Bright and cheerful, Galford's the vibrant, good-guy American accompanied by his beloved dog Poppy(Female) striving to become a ninja master. Incidentally, Pahpa, Pippy, and Pippa are the female puppies who shadow Poppy.
 * Wan-Fu: A general of the Qing Dynasty, this titan has both an intellect and a craftiness that belie his looks. He strives to unify China and searches for promising recruits to achieve that end - he will go wherever a strong warrior is rumored to reside.
 * Ukyo Tachibana: The master duelist of the sword style of Soichi Jinmu seeks nothing but the perfect bouquet to send to Kei Odagiri, the only woman who understands Ukyo's true nature.
 * Kyoshiro Senryo: This kabuki actor, a merry fop he, likes to be noticed and put on a good show. He duels to spread the magic of kabuki to the masses and convince them of the merits of his art.
 * Gen-An Shiranui: A warrior of the Shiranui Clan, this grotesque, crafty, and foul being is feared even by his friends. He has succumbed to his devils and fathered two spawn (a daughter, Zakuro, and son, Mukuro) who battle for dominance of the Evil Path.
 * Earthquake: This villain is a viciously brutal American ninja standing over 3 meters tall. Availing himself of the pandemonium caused by the rash of calamities, he travels the world to rid it of its riches.
 * Jubei Yagyu: Master of the Modified Shadow Style of Yagyu, Jubei treasures Bushido more than life itself and accepts his calling: leading a harsh life of wandering to perfect his technique.
 * Tam Tam: This mighty hero of South America hides his kind heart behind a fearful battle mask. He adores children most, but their fear of him is a constant source of distress. He now scours the world to recover his village's stolen treasure, the mysterious jewel called the "Palenke Stone."
 * Charlotte Christine Colde: A female fencer from France, she's strong-willed and absolutely fearless with a weapon in hand. She roams the French countryside to investigate a series of calamities and put her abilities to the test. In spite of her noble background, she's most at home among the peeps.

Boss character

 * Shiro Tokisada Amakusa: Slain in his battle against the shogunate, Amakusa was resurrected through the power of the dark goddess Ambrosia. At that time, he seized Shinzo Hattori in the mountains of Dewa to serve as his physical vessel.