History YMMV / EternalFighterZero

** Among the improbable weapons which may not be so improbable after all, we have Mizuka's schoolbag and cello (to reflect her musical taste), Mio's notebook (Which she uses to communicate), Ayu's winged backpack (A possible reference to the SpoilerOpening of ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', the 2002 anime, although that would be more of a HilariousInHindsight as EFZ was released in november 2001), sleepy Nayuki with a Keropi doll, sweet and cheerful Sayuri with a magical shape-changing wand, etc.

** The game has a cast of 22 playable characters, distributed in an 8x3 grid, with the second place of the last row reserved for the random select. Several years later, comes ''[[VideoGame/ArcanaHeart Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!]]'', another all-female FightingGame, which use the exact same distribution for its roster.

* HilariousInHindsight: The game has a cast of 23 playable characters, distributed in an 8x3 grid, with the second place of the last row reserved for the random select. Several years later, comes ''[[VideoGame/ArcanaHeart Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!]]'', another all-female FightingGame, which use the exact same distribution for its roster.

** Among the improbable weapons which may not be so improbable after all, we have Mizuka's schoolbag and cello (to reflect her musical taste), Mio's notebook (Which she uses to communicate), Ayu's winged backpack (A possible reference to the SpoilerOpening of ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', the 2002 anime, although that would be more of a HilariousInHindsight as EFZ was released in november 2001), sleepy Nayuki with a Keropi doll, Mai's ghost partner (Also called Mai, by the way) with her bunny-eared headband, sweet and cheerful Sayuri with a magical shape-changing wand, etc.

** And then we have some weapons that could be quite implausible: Akane's [[PrehensileHair hair]], Ikumi with [[BloodyMurder blood]], Makoto with her gun and other gadgets, Mishio's [[BladeOnAStick spear]], Kano's MagicStaff[[note]]Although this one may not be that implausible, as it's a reflection of her wanting to perform magic in ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}''[[/note]], and Mai's sword[[note]]She fights with [[IaijutsuPractitioner iaijutsu]], despite the fact that her sword is not a katana, so it's quite impressive.[[/note]]

** And then we have some weapons that could be quite implausible: Akane's [[PrehensileHair hair]], Ikumi with [[BloodyMurder blood]], Makoto with her gun and other gadgets, Mishio's [[BladeOnAStick spear]], Kano's MagicStaff[[note]]Although the latter may not be that implausible, as it's a reflection of her wanting to perform magic in ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}''[[/note]], and Mai's sword[[note]]She fights with [[IaijutsuPractitioner iaijutsu]], despite the fact that her sword is not a katana, so it's quite impressive.[[/note]]

** So, how potent is actually Akiko's [[GargleBlaster jam]]? In ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'' it was already bad enough, but in EFZ the girls are powerful enough to hold their own in wonderful duels, and despite that, a single taste of the jam is enough to make them succumb! Well, just because your body is tougher, faster, more agile, etc, doesn't mean your palate will also be tougher, does it? An it's PlayedForLaughs anyway.

** And then we have some weapons that could be quite implausible: Akane's [[PrehensileHair hair]], Ikumi with [[BloodyMurder blood]], Makoto with her gun and other gadgets, Mishio's [[BladeOnAStick spear]], Kano's MagicStaff, etc.[[note]]Although the latter may not be that implausible, as it's a reflection of her wanting to perform magic in ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}''.[[/note]]

** So, how potent is actually Akiko's [[GargleBlaster jam]]? In ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'' it was already bad enough, but in EFZ the girls are powerful enough to hold their own in wonderful fights, and despite that, a single taste of the jam is enough to make them succumb! Well, just because your body is tougher, faster, more agile, etc, doesn't mean your palate will also be tougher, does it? An it's PlayedForLaughs anyway.

** As mentioned in the main page, Makoto [[ShortRangeLongRangeWeapon uses a gun as a weapon]], and can fire it in front of her opponent, but it counts as a melee attack. Any reason for that other than gameplay?

** Among the improbable weapons which may not be so improbable after all, we have Mizuka's schoolbag and cello (to reflect her musical taste), Mio's notebook (Which she uses to communicate), sleepy Nayuki with a Keropi doll, Mai's ghost partner (Also called Mai, by the way) with her bunny-eared headband, sweet and cheerful Sayuri with a magical shape-changing wand, etc.

* HilariousInHindsight: The game has a cast of 23 playable characters, distributed in an 8x3 grid, with the second place of the last row reserved for the random select. Several years later, comes ''[[VideoGame/ArcanaHeart Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!]]'', another all-female FightingGame, which use the exact same distribution for its roster.

* FunnyMoments:
** Akiko Minase's Final Memory, called "there's also some that isn't sweet" features [[GargleBlaster her famous inedible jam]]. If this move connects, she prepares a breakfast to her opponent with a slice of bread with some jam on. Each girl reacts slightly different to this before taking a bite: For example, Awake Nayuki is [[GenreSavvy shivering in fear]], [[BigEater Misaki]] is happy with the big toast she has on the table, [[{{Ojou}} Sayuri]] thanks Akiko as she proceeds to eat it with knife and fork, etc. Each of the individual reactions is priceless.
** Then we have Akiko Minase in general, as her fighting style involves using [[LethalJokeItem an amazing array of household items]]. In ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', Akiko is a [[NiceGirl nice]] and kind mom towards Nayuki and her friends, and she certainly wouldn't harm a fly, so this makes her fighting style even funnier, as she motherly and kindly beats them up. And her super move where [[CarFu she smashes a car against her opponent?]] This one has shades of BlackComedy, as it's based on the occasion in ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'' where [[spoiler:Akiko gets hit by a car, and is nearly killed.]] Yeah, she has a strange sense of humor.
** If Misuzu's winqoutes are any indication, it seems the other girls are concerned about the idea of tasting her pulpy peach juice; Misuzu sounds pretty upset when they decline her offer.
** The game as a whole: Seeing how the girls were [[AdaptationalBadass given powers and fun fighting skills]], and are ''actually'' throwing down [[NoPlotNoProblem for no particular reason]] is pretty fun for itself. For example, we have Nayuki Minase: A HeavySleeper, she turned her weakness into her best strength with her "[[DrunkenBoxing sleepy boxing]]" style, and when awake, she's a powerful KickChick, given she's [[IKnowMaddenKombat a great runner]], or Misuzu Kamio: sweet, innocent, shy... and a tricky and versatile TrapMaster who will not hesitate to use tiered curses or poisons to drain her opponent's life bar; or Mishio Amano, who started as an antisocial and distant girl, but eventually [[DefrostingIceQueen warmed up to others]] (she eventually served as MsExposition to Yuuichi and became friends with Makoto), in this game she's [[BladeOnAStick a master with the spear]], and her fighting style involves [[FlamingSword enchanting it with elemental powers of fire, or thunder, for various attacks]].\\
It doubles as a [[HeartwarmingMoment heartwarming moment]]: works by KeyVisualArts are known for having [[TearJerker really sad and depressing stories]], to the point that here in Wiki/TVTropes, they warn readers to "bring tissues"; and the characters, specially the ones from ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' and ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', are known to have [[BrokenBird psychological]] [[StepfordSmiler issues]], [[DarkAndTroubledPast sad backstories]], and in general, they have to go through a lot of pain and suffering before they [[EarnYourHappyEnding earn their happy endings]] (which they do), so, you will feel happy for all of them (Even for Kanna, if you've seen ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' you don't mind her SNKBoss status), seeing them fighting, being geniunely happy, and in general, doing SomethingCompletelyDifferent, feels like an additional bonus. If you have just completed the original novels or seen the anime versions, playing this game is like inviting a little of positivity back to your brain. No need to "[[RunningGag bring]] [[{{Utsuge}} tissues]]'' anymore.

* HeartwarmingMoments:
** Anyone familiar with ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' surely knows that [[spoiler:Misuzu dies at the end]], so, seeing her in this game, happy and [[spoiler:alive once again]] will make you feel happy for her. And for this same reason, you will also feel happy for Kanna (If you can pass over her SNKBoss status).
*** And for this very same reason, fans of ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'' will feel happy for [[spoiler: Makoto]].
** It's already listed as a funny moment, but Akiko's Final Memory can be counted as well: the fact that some girls are still terrified about the idea of tasting her "Special Jam" will surely touch your heart. Yeah, they're powerful and capable fighters, but they're also young, innocent girls. The most notable examples are Ayu, Makoto, and of course, Nayuki, who previously had experience with the jam.
** In ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'', Kano, Minagi and Yukito are DemotedToExtra, and [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter never referenced again]]; so, seeing them fighting is refreshing, as they were given a second chance to shine: Kano is a powerful user of [[FireIceLightning elemental magic]], Minagi [[PaperMaster weaponizes her rice tickets]] and fights on par with her friend [[TokenMiniMoe Michiru]], and no matter Yukito is just an AssistCharacter, seeing him helping [[TrapMaster Misuzu]] in battle is both awesome and heartwarming (What actually happens is that Sora materializes as Yukito, but still...)

** Then we have Akiko Minase in general, as her fighting style involves using [[LethalJokeItem an amazing array of household items]]. In ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', Akiko is a [[NiceGirl nice]] and kind mom towards Nayuki and her friends, and she certainly wouldn't harm a fly, so this makes her fighting style even funnier, as she motherly and kindly beats them up.

It doubles as a [[HeartwarmingMoment heartwarming moment]]: works by KeyVisualArts are known for having [[TearJerker really sad and depressing stories]], to the point that here in Wiki/TVTropes, they warn readers to "bring tissues"; and the characters, specially the ones from ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' and ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', are known to have [[BrokenBird psychological]] [[StepfordSmiler issues]], [[DarkAndTroubledPast sad backstories]], and in general, they have to go through a lot of pain and suffering before they [[EarnYourHappyEnding earn their happy endings]] (which they do), so, you will feel happy for all of them, seeing them fighting, being geniunely happy, and in general, doing SomethingCompletelyDifferent, feels like an additional bonus. If you have just completed the original novels or seen the anime versions, playing this game is like inviting a little of positivity back to your brain. No need to "[[RunningGag bring]] [[{{Utsuge}} tissues]]'' anymore.

** The game as a whole: Seeing how the girls were [[AdaptationalBadass given powers and fun fighting skills]], and are ''actually'' throwing down [[NoPlotNoProblem for no particular reason]] is pretty fun for itself. For example, we have Nayuki Minase: A HeavySleeper, she turned her weakness into her best strength with her "[[DrunkenBoxing sleepy boxing]]" style, and when awake, she's a powerful KickChick, given she's [[IKnowMaddenKombat a great runner]], or Misuzu Kamio: sweet, innocent, shy... and a tricky and versatile TrapMaster who will not hesitate to use tiered curses or poisons to drain her opponent's life bar\\

** The game as a whole: As mentioned in the main page, virtually none of the girls come from stories that have anything to do with combat, and despite that, in ''EFZ'' they can ''all'' [[AdaptationalBadass throw down in spectacular fashion]]. This sole fact makes their fighting styles even more interesting and fun to watch.

** Then we have Akiko Minase in general, as her fighting style involves using [[LethalJokeItem an amazing array of household items]]. In ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', Akiko is a [[NiceGirl nice]] and kind mom towards Nayuki and her friends, and she certainly wouldn't harm a fly, so this makes her fighting style even funnier.

** As mentioned in the main page, virtually none of the girls come from stories that have anything to do with combat, and despite that, in ''EFZ'' they ''all'' can throw down in spectacular fashion. This sole fact makes their fighting styles even more interesting and fun to watch.

* GameBreaker: Kanna, simply Kanna: Her attacks have huge range and priority, and she wasn't nerfed for the multiplayer, which means players can abuse her high-priority attacks and damage outputs, so she's normally banned from high-level play. She's like a combination of Justice and Dizzy, both from ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear''.
* HeartwarmingMoments: Anyone familiar with ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' surely knows that [[spoiler:Misuzu dies at the end]], so, seeing her in this game, happy and [[spoiler:alive once again]] will make you feel happy for her. And for this same reason, you will also feel happy for Kanna (If you can pass over her SNKBoss status).
** And for this very same reason, fans of ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'' will feel happy for [[spoiler: Makoto]].
** It's already listed as a funny moment, but Akiko's Final Memory can be counted as well: the fact that some girls are still terrified about tasting her "Special Jam" will surely touch your heart. Yeah, they're powerful and capable fighters, but they're still young, innocent girls. The most notable examples are Ayu, Makoto, and of course, Nayuki, who previously had experience with the jam.

* GameBreaker: Kanna, simply Kanna.

** [[spoiler: Mokoto also counts]]

* HeartwarmingMoments: Anyone familiar with ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' surely knows that [[spoiler:Misuzu dies at the end]], so, seeing her in this game, happy and [[spoiler:alive once again]] will make you feel happy for her. And for this same reason, you will also feel happy for Kanna (If you can pass over her SNKBoss status).

* HeartwarmingMoments: Anyone familiar with ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' surely knows that [[spoiler:Misuzu dies at the end]], so, seeing her in this game, happy and [[spoiler:alive once again]] will make you feel happy for her.

* HeartwarmingMoments: Anyone familiar with ''VisualNovel/{{AIR}}'' surely knows that [[spoiler:Misuzu dies at the end]], so, seeing her in this game, happy and [[spoiler:alive once again]] will probably make you feel happy for her.

* GameBreaker: Kanna, simply Kanna.

* GameBreaker: Kanna.

** Then we have Akiko Minase in general, as her fighting style involves using [[LethalJokeItem an amazing array of household items]]. Have in mind that in ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', Akiko is a [[NiceGirl nice]] and kind mom towards Nayuki and her friends, and she certainly wouldn't harm a fly, so this makes her fighting style even funnier.

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: As mentioned in the main page, virtually none of the girls come from stories that have anything to do with combat, and despite that, in ''EFZ'' they ''all'' can throw down in spectacular fashion. This sole fact makes their fighting styles even more interesting and fun to watch.
* FunnyMoments: Akiko Minase's Final Memory, called "there's also some that isn't sweet" features [[GargleBlaster her famous inedible jam]]. If this move connects, she prepares a breakfast to her opponent with a slice of bread with some jam on. Each girl reacts slightly different to this before taking a bite: For example, Awake Nayuki is [[GenreSavvy shivering in fear]], [[BigEater Misaki]] is happy with the big toast she has on the table, [[{{Ojou}} Sayuri]] thanks Akiko as she proceeds to eat it with knife and fork, etc. Each of the individual reactions is priceless.

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome: As mentioned in the main page, virtually none of the girls come from stories that have anything to do with combat, and despite that, in ''EFZ'' they ''all'' can throw down in spectacular fashion. This sole fact makes her fighting styles even more interesting and fun to watch.

* GameBreaker: Kanna