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{{Shiren the Wanderer (series) Character Infobox
{{Shiren the Wanderer (series) Character Infobox
   | enname      = Asuka
   | name        = Asuka
   | jpname      = アスカ
   | jpname      = アスカ
   | romaji      = Asuka
   | romaji      = Asuka
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   | species    = Human
   | species    = Human
   | gender      = Female
   | gender      = Female
   | age        = 14 ''<small>(earliest, Shiren 2)</small><br>15 ''<small>(Asuka the Swordswoman)</small><br>?? <small>(Shiren 6)</small><br>24 <small>(Shiren 3)</small><br>?? <small>(latest, Tower Of Slumber)</small>
   | age        = 14 <small>(earliest, {{Shiren2Title||s}})</small><br>24 <small>(latest, {{Shiren3WiiTitle||s}})</small>
   | status      = Alive
   | status      = Alive
   | family      =  
   | family      =  
   | occupation  = Wanderer
   | occupation  = Wanderer
   | title      = Asuka the Swordswoman
   | title      = Asuka the Swordswoman
   | debut      = {{GameTitle|Shiren2|l|i}} (2000)
   | debut      = {{Shiren2Title||s}} (2000)
   | debut-nomd  =  
   | debut-nomd  =  
   | latest      = {{GameTitle|Shiren6|l|i}} (2024)
   | latest      = {{Shiren6Title||s}} (2024)
   | latest-nomd = Crypt of the NecroDancer (2016)
   | latest-nomd = ''Crypt of the NecroDancer'' (2016)
   | creator    = {{Meta|Shin-ichiro Tomie}}
   | creator    = {{Meta|Shin-ichiro Tomie}}
   | artist      = {{Meta|Kaoru Hasegawa}}
   | artist      = {{Meta|Kaoru Hasegawa}}
   | va_ja      = {{Meta|Yoko Hikasa}}<br>日笠陽子
   | va_ja      = Yoko Hikasa<br>日笠陽子
   | media_ja    = {{GameTitle|TowerOfSlumber|l|}}
   | media_ja    = {{TowerOfSlumberTitle}}
   | va_ja2      =  
   | va_ja2      =  
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{{Shiren Stub Section}}
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====The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island====
====Shiren 3====
Asuka visits Serpentcoil Island in the search of {{Shiren|Peach Bun}}s. While there, she reunites with Shiren and Koppa, but is surprised to find out Koppa doesn't remember her. Despite this, Koppa admires her strength, and asks her to join with him and Shiren. She initially refuses.
 
====The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion====
Asuka is contacted by {{ShirenC|Sensei}} under the guise of Shiren being in trouble. Coincidentally, Sensei is wounded and Shiren is turned into a {{Shiren|Mamel}}, and Asuka is takes with rescuing Shiren. Once reunited, Asua, Shiren, and Koppa make their way into the {{Shiren|Karakuri Mansion}} in search of fabled treasure and {{Shiren|Princess Kaguya}}. Along the way, they're simultaneously betrayed by Sensei, reunited, and after a handful of betrayals and a possession along the way, the trio defeats {{Shiren|Ikazuchikami}} and {{Shiren|Izanami}}.
Asuka is contacted by {{ShirenC|Sensei}} under the guise of Shiren being in trouble. Coincidentally, Sensei is wounded and Shiren is turned into a {{Shiren|Mamel}}, and Asuka is takes with rescuing Shiren. Once reunited, Asua, Shiren, and Koppa make their way into the {{Shiren|Karakuri Mansion}} in search of fabled treasure and {{Shiren|Princess Kaguya}}. Along the way, they're simultaneously betrayed by Sensei, reunited, and after a handful of betrayals and a possession along the way, the trio defeats {{Shiren|Ikazuchikami}} and {{Shiren|Izanami}}.


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The squad is contacted by a woman named {{Shiren|Ichi-Bunny}}, and her {{Shiren|Chintala}} with bunny ears, but totally not Chintala companions; {{Shiren|Usakichi}}, {{Shiren|Usaji}}, and {{Shiren|Usataro}}. They demanded help collecting {{Shiren|Moon Stones}} to repair the damage done to the moon by the Ikazuchikami during the events of the Karakuri Mansion.
The squad is contacted by a woman named {{Shiren|Ichi-Bunny}}, and her {{Shiren|Chintala}} with bunny ears, but totally not Chintala companions; {{Shiren|Usakichi}}, {{Shiren|Usaji}}, and {{Shiren|Usataro}}. They demanded help collecting {{Shiren|Moon Stones}} to repair the damage done to the moon by the Ikazuchikami during the events of the Karakuri Mansion.


====Princess Suzune and the Tower of Slumber====
====Tower of Slumber====
Asuka, among several other of Shiren's friends worked to correct the corruption of the Divine Beast {{Shiren|Baku}}.  
Asuka, among several other of Shiren's friends worked to correct the corruption of the Divine Beast {{Shiren|Baku}}.


After having touched {{Shiren|Shiren}}'s memories, Baku was corrupted and rampaged, turning the dream world into a {{Shiren|Mystery Dungeon}}.
After having touched {{Shiren|Shiren}}'s memories, Baku was corrupted and rampaged, turning the dream world into a {{Shiren|Mystery Dungeon}}.


Asuka specifically helped Shiren in combat against Curas, Ragoon, the Tainted Insect and Ikazuchikami in order to set the dream world right; as well as to rescue {{Shiren|Princess Suzune}}, the captured shrine maiden who governs the harmony of the Dream World.  
Asuka specifically helped Shiren in combat against Curas, Ragoon, the Tainted Insect and Ikazuchikami in order to set the dream world right; as well as to rescue {{Shiren|Princess Suzune}}, the captured shrine maiden who governs the harmony of the Dream World.
 
====Shiren 6====
Asuka visits Serpentcoil Island in the search of {{Shiren|Peach Bun}}s. While there, she reunites with Shiren and Koppa, but is surprised to find out Koppa doesn't remember her. Despite this, Koppa admires her strength, and asks her to join with him and Shiren. She initially refuses.


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===Games===
===Games===
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* '''{{Shiren2|Asuka}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren2|l|i}}.
* '''{{AsukaTheSwordswomanDC|Asuka}}''' appears in {{AsukaTheSwordswomanDCTitle}}.
* '''{{AsukaTheSwordswomanDC|Asuka}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|AsukaTheSwordswomanDC|l|i}}.
** '''{{AsukaTheSwordswomanPC|Asuka}}''' appears in {{AsukaTheSwordswomanPCTitle}}.
** '''{{AsukaTheSwordswomanPC|Asuka}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|AsukaTheSwordswomanPC|l|i}}.
* '''{{Shiren3Wii|Asuka}}''' appears in {{Shiren3WiiTitle}}.
* '''{{Shiren3Wii|Asuka}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren3Wii|l|i}}.
** '''{{Shiren3PSP|Asuka}}''' appears in {{Shiren3PSPTitle}}.
** '''{{Shiren3PSP|Asuka}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren3PSP|l|i}}.
* '''{{TowerOfSlumber|Asuka}}''' appears in {{TowerOfSlumberTitle}}.
* '''{{TowerOfSlumber|Asuka}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|TowerOfSlumber|l|i}}.
* '''{{Shiren6|Asuka}}''' appears in {{Shiren6Title}}.
* '''{{Shiren6|Asuka}}''' appears in {{GameTitle|Shiren6|l|i}}.
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===In Other Media===
===In Other Media===
====Blade Chronicles: Samurai Online====
{{For|Asuka in other media|Shiren:Asuka In Other Media}}
Asuka appears as a costume in ''Blade Chronicles: Samurai Online'' on October 28, 2009.<ref>https://www.4gamer.net/games/030/G003020/20091028018/</ref>
 
{{anchor|Blade Chronicles: Samurai Online - Gallery}}
<gallery>
Blade Chronicles - Asuka 1.png |  
Blade Chronicles - Asuka 2.png |
Blade Chronicles - Asuka 3.png |
</gallery>
 
====Toro and Kuro====
On August 26, 2015, a collaboration for ''Doko Demo Issyo'' was announced. It features both Shiren the Wanderer and Asuka as costumes for Toro and Kuso respectively.<ref>https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2015/08/26/90587.html</ref>
 
{{anchor|Toro and Kuro - Gallery}}
<gallery>
ToroKuro Shiren.png |  
</gallery>
 
====RPG Maker MV====
On December 15, 2015, an expansion pack for ''RPG Maker MV'' was announced for the PC version. It features both Shiren and Asuka as custom protagonists as well as elements from the series. The pack was released two days after its announcement.<ref name=":6">https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201511300043/ Gamer.ne</ref>
 
{{anchor|RPG Maker MV - Gallery}}
<gallery>
RPG Maker MV - Shiren promo.jpg    | Shiren and Asuka Promo image.
RPG Maker MV - Asuka promo icon.jpg | Asuka promo icon.
</gallery>
 
====Crypt of the NecroDancer====
In an issue of ''Weekly Famitsu'' column on November 26, 2015, a free update for ''Crypt of the NecroDancer'' {{JAnb|クリプト・オブ・ネクロダンサー|Kuriputo obu NekuroDansā|}} was announced then released in Japan on January 18, 2016 and Worldwide on August 22, 2017 on Steam<ref name=":4">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/247080/announcements/detail/2523559863551442132 Steam]</ref> and later released for PS4 and PS Vita on September 5, 2017.<ref name=":5">https://twitter.com/necrodancergame/status/905159439212150784 Twitter</ref> It features characters from the ''Danganronpa'', ''Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble'' and ''Shiren the Wanderer'' series. Both Shiren the Wanderer and Asuka were made available as character skins. The update works even if you do not own any DLC.
 
{{anchor|Crypt of the NecroDancer - Gallery}}
<gallery>
Crypt of the NecroDancer Character - Asuka.png | Asuka Sprite.
Crypt of the NecroDancer Asuka in-game.jpg    | Asuka in-game.
Crypt of the NecroDancer change skin menu.png  | Change skin menu.
</gallery>


===Merch===
===Merch===
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* Asuka is depicted on one of the {{Meta|Shiren the Wanderer 6 Bean Plates}}{{UT}}.
* Asuka is depicted on one of the {{Meta|Shiren the Wanderer 6 Bean Plates}}{{UT}}.
* Asuka is depicted on the {{Meta|Shiren the Wanderer 6 Tote Bag}}{{UT}}.
* Asuka is depicted on the {{Meta|Shiren the Wanderer 6 Tote Bag}}{{UT}}.
* The digital {{Meta|Shiren 6 Steam Trading Cards}} contain a card depicting Asuka.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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===Official Artwork===
===Official Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Asuka the Wanderer (Cropped).png         | (2002)<br>Artwork from ''Asuka the Swordswoman''. |alt=Asuka the Swordswoman official artwork
Asuka the Wanderer (Cropped).png             | (2002)<br>Artwork from ''Asuka the Swordswoman''. |alt=Asuka the Swordswoman official artwork
Shiren 3 Wii Official Artwork - Asuka.png | (2008)<br>Official artwork from ''The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion''.
Shiren 3 Wii Official Artwork - Asuka.png     | (2008)<br>Official artwork from ''The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion''.
Shiren 6 Official Artwork - Asuka.png     | (2023)<br>Official artwork of Shiren from ''The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island''.
Tower of Slumber Official Artwork - Asuka.png | (2013)<br>Official artwork from ''Tower of Slumber''.
Shiren 6 Character art - Asuka.png       | (2024)<br>Official artwork of Shiren from ''The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island''.
Shiren 6 Official Artwork - Asuka.png         | (2023)<br>Official artwork of Shiren from ''The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island''.
Shiren 6 Character art - Asuka.png           | (2024)<br>Official artwork of Shiren from ''The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Games===
<tabber>
Games=
<gallery>
<gallery>
Shiren 2 - Asuka.png | (2000)<br>Asuka in ''Shiren 2''. |alt=Asuka in Shiren 2
Shiren 2 - Asuka.png | (2000)<br>Asuka in ''Shiren 2''. |alt=Asuka in Shiren 2
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|
Other=
<gallery>
Shiren 6 - Lawson Sticker Sheet 1 Sample.png          | (2024)<br>''Shiren 6'' Lawson printable stickers featuring Asuka.
Spike Chunsoft - International Women's Day Artwork.png | (2025)<br>International Women's Day artwork.
</gallery>
</tabber>


==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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==References==
==References==
* <ref>http://tsar.web.fc2.com/kousatu.html</ref><ref>http://twist.jpn.org/sfcsiren/index.php?%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7</ref> Asuka's Age.
* <ref>http://tsar.web.fc2.com/kousatu.html</ref> Asuka's Age.
* <ref>https://twitter.com/spikechunsoft/status/1898207043863052385</ref> International Women's Day post.
<references/>
<references/>


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Asuka
アスカ
Official artwork of Asuka from Shiren the Wanderer Gaiden: Asuka the Swordswoman
Character's information
Location
Species Human
Gender Female
Age 14 (earliest, Nintendo 64 Shiren 2)
24 (latest, Wii Shiren 3 Wii)
Status Alive
Family
Occupation Wanderer
Title Asuka the Swordswoman
Background information
Earliest appearance Nintendo 64 Shiren 2 (2000)
Latest Mystery Dungeon appearance Nintendo Switch/Steam Shiren 6 (2024)
Latest non-Mystery Dungeon appearance Crypt of the NecroDancer (2016)
Created by Shin-ichiro Tomie
Designed by Kaoru Hasegawa
Voice actors
Japanese Flag of Japan Yoko Hikasa
日笠陽子
(Pachinko CR Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer: Princess Suzune and the Tower of Slumber)

Asuka (Japanese: アスカ) is a Wanderer in the Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer series. She made her debut in Shiren the Wanderer 2 - Shiren's Castle and the Oni Invasion Nintendo 64 in 2000. She's a close friend of Shiren the Wanderer and Koppa.

Biography

Physical Appearance

Asuka is a young woman with pink hair.

Personality

History

Shiren 2

Asuka the Swordswoman

Shiren 3

Asuka is contacted by Sensei under the guise of Shiren being in trouble. Coincidentally, Sensei is wounded and Shiren is turned into a Mamel, and Asuka is takes with rescuing Shiren. Once reunited, Asua, Shiren, and Koppa make their way into the Karakuri Mansion in search of fabled treasure and Princess Kaguya. Along the way, they're simultaneously betrayed by Sensei, reunited, and after a handful of betrayals and a possession along the way, the trio defeats Ikazuchikami and Izanami.

After the Karakuri Mansion crumbles and the squad exist with their loot, everyone but Koppa, the trio hangs around Otsutsuki Village, and helps a few people out. When word gets out about a tournament for ownership of the Hourai Mountain Hot Springs, the trio investigates.

They discover is was a ploy by the resurrected Curas, Tainted Insect, and Ragoon, who managed to escape Yomi during the events of the Karakuri Mansion. The slain foes wanted revenge against Shiren and Asuka for killing them and so Asuka was captured by the resurrected tio, and was subsequently rescued by Shiren.

The squad is contacted by a woman named Ichi-Bunny, and her Chintala with bunny ears, but totally not Chintala companions; Usakichi, Usaji, and Usataro. They demanded help collecting Moon Stones to repair the damage done to the moon by the Ikazuchikami during the events of the Karakuri Mansion.

Tower of Slumber

Asuka, among several other of Shiren's friends worked to correct the corruption of the Divine Beast Baku.

After having touched Shiren's memories, Baku was corrupted and rampaged, turning the dream world into a Mystery Dungeon.

Asuka specifically helped Shiren in combat against Curas, Ragoon, the Tainted Insect and Ikazuchikami in order to set the dream world right; as well as to rescue Princess Suzune, the captured shrine maiden who governs the harmony of the Dream World.

Shiren 6

Asuka visits Serpentcoil Island in the search of Peach Buns. While there, she reunites with Shiren and Koppa, but is surprised to find out Koppa doesn't remember her. Despite this, Koppa admires her strength, and asks her to join with him and Shiren. She initially refuses.


Appearances

For more about Asuka in specific media, see the following articles:

Games

Shiren 1 Save Surala Moonlight Village Shiren 2 Magic Castle Asuka Shiren 3 Shiren 4 Shiren 5 Tower of
Slumber		 Shiren 6
SFC DS SP 1 2 3 4 GB PC PCI SP GBC DS DC PC Wii PSP DS PSP DS Vita 2020 SP
✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓


In Other Media

For Asuka in other media, see Shiren:Asuka In Other Media.

Merch

Gallery

For a full list of Asuka art used across the wiki, see: Category:Asuka

Official Artwork

  • Asuka the Swordswoman official artwork

    (2002)
    Artwork from Asuka the Swordswoman.

  • (2008) Official artwork from The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion.

    (2008)
    Official artwork from The Sleeping Princess and the Karakuri Mansion.

  • (2013) Official artwork from Tower of Slumber.

    (2013)
    Official artwork from Tower of Slumber.

  • (2023) Official artwork of Shiren from The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.

    (2023)
    Official artwork of Shiren from The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.

  • (2024) Official artwork of Shiren from The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.

    (2024)
    Official artwork of Shiren from The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.

  • Asuka in Shiren 2

    (2000)
    Asuka in Shiren 2.

  • (2024) Shiren 6 Lawson printable stickers featuring Asuka.

    (2024)
    Shiren 6 Lawson printable stickers featuring Asuka.

  • (2025) International Women's Day artwork.

    (2025)
    International Women's Day artwork.

In Other Languages

Language Name
English Asuka
Japanese アスカ

Trivia

  • Asuka is one of three characters to be directly mentioned in the name of a Shiren game. The other two are Shiren the Wanderer and Surala.

See Also

v • d • e
Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer series - Characters
Characters • Characters' Ages • Friendly Monsters • Koppa's Species • Origin of Localized Character Names
Asuka • Banana Prince • Blacksmith • Blue Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Borg Mamel • Chicken(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Fay the Researcher • Gaibara the Legendary Potter • Genba Dotanuki • Gimensha • Golden Condor • Green Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Guard Dog • Hibiki • Himakichi • Kantenbo • Kawasaku • Kechi the Masseur • King of the Kigny • Kirara(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Kokatsu • Kokatsu Shiren • Koppa • Kron • MA-MO(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Oboro • Oni Boss(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Oryu the Blinder • Otaka • Pekeji • Pink Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Pochi(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Princess Kaguya • Princess Suzune • Ranking Chief(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Red Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Ryoushu • Seki • Sensei • Sheriff • Shiren the Wanderer • Shopkeeper • Sokusen • Surala • Suzuna • Tanmomo(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. • Tatsumi • Tatsumi Shiren • Tugai • Yellow Shi-Ranger(UT) - This is an unofficial translation.

References

  • [1] Asuka's Age.
  • [2] International Women's Day post.
  1. ↑ http://tsar.web.fc2.com/kousatu.html
  2. ↑ https://twitter.com/spikechunsoft/status/1898207043863052385
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