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Ner0014reN
Since: Aug, 2023
DarthDracula
Since: May, 2011
2024-09-17 10:44:16
T Hankyou. It seems like that's a broad and er...dynamic enough torpe that what I"m thinking of fits. I was also thinking of similar uses of Bare-Handed Blade Block.
Edited by DarthDracula

I've often seen this in anime and manga—a move reminiscent of the Knockback Slide, but with a distinct twist. Instead of being knocked back, the character dramatically slides into the scene, signaling urgency or intensity. They usually brake hard on their heels or soles, kicking up dust or generating visible friction. In my mind, the most vivid example is when a character skids sideways into the frame, before charging straight at the fourth wall. Something like the on foot equivilent of abruptly braking in a dramatic fashion while driving wh en the characters arrive at their destination. Screeching Stop seems close but what I"m thinking of is usually in action or drama contexts.
Edited by DarthDracula