{{Q|{{Nihongo2|Why are you staring at me so intently? Have I got something on my face?|なんだきさま、人の顔をジロジロと。 おれの顔に何かついているのか?|Nanda kisama, hito no kao o jirojiro to. Ore no kao ni nanika tsuiteiru no ka?}}|Stroheim}}
{{Q|{{Nihongo2|Why are you staring at me so intently? Have I got something on my face?|なんだきさま、人の顔をジロジロと。 おれの顔に何かついているのか?|Nanda kisama, hito no kao o jirojiro to. Ore no kao ni nanika tsuiteiru no ka?}}|Stroheim}}
{{Q|{{Nihongo2|You're a soldier, huh? A perfect target for my Stand, Worse Company!|おまえ……軍人か? 我がスタンド『バッド・カンパニー』の相手として不足はねぇなァ~~~|Omae... gunjin ka? Waga Sutando "Baddo Kanpanī" no aite toshite fusoku wanē nā.}}|{{ASBR|Keicho}}}}
|{{Q|{{Nihongo2|You're a soldier, huh? A perfect target for my Stand, Worse Company!|おまえ……軍人か? 我がスタンド『バッド・カンパニー』の相手として不足はねぇなァ~~~|Omae... gunjin ka? Waga Sutando "Baddo Kanpanī" no aite toshite fusoku wanē nā.}}|{{ASBR|Keicho}}}}
{{Q|{{Nihongo2|I don't know what those words mean, but if you want a battle, it would be my pleasure to oblige!|何を言っているのかよくわからんが かかってくるなら容赦はせんぞッ!|Nani o itteiru no ka yoku wakaran ga kakatte kuru nara yōsha wa sen zo!}}|Stroheim}}
{{Q|{{Nihongo2|I don't know what those words mean, but if you want a battle, it would be my pleasure to oblige!|何を言っているのかよくわからんが かかってくるなら容赦はせんぞッ!|Nani o itteiru no ka yoku wakaran ga kakatte kuru nara yōsha wa sen zo!}}|Stroheim}}
|{{Q|{{Nihongo2|You there, suspicious sort! Halt! Explain your skulking about!|む、怪しいやつ……止まれーーーェい! きさま、なにをこそこそやっているッ!|Mu, ayashī yatsu... Tomarēi! Kisama, nani o koso-koso yatteiru!}}|Stroheim}}
|{{Q|{{Nihongo2|You there, suspicious sort! Halt! Explain your skulking about!|む、怪しいやつ……止まれーーーェい! きさま、なにをこそこそやっているッ!|Mu, ayashī yatsu... Tomarēi! Kisama, nani o koso-koso yatteiru!}}|Stroheim}}
The might of my armyyy! Taste it yourseeeeeelf![3] (我が軍のカーッ!その身で味わえイイイーーーーッ!, Waga gun no kā! Sono mi de ajiwaeiiī!)
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Rudol von Stroheim (ルドル・フォン・シュトロハイム, Rudoru fon Shutorohaimu) was officially announced as the second playable DLC character for All-Star Battle R on January 19, 2023,[1] and was released for all to play on February 3. Like the rest of the first four paid DLC characters, he is included in the game's first season pass, and therefore the Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of the game as well; owners of either gained early access to the character on February 1, 2023.[2]
Unlike in Eyes of Heaven, Stroheim's default costume is the same in both Western and Japanese versions of the game, and any direct mention of Nazis or explicit Nazi imagery have been altered or removed.
Having voiced Stroheim in both the Battle Tendency anime and Eyes of Heaven, Atsushi Imaruoka reprises his role in this game as well. As with the majority of the game's roster, voicelines for Stroheim were either added or re-recorded.
Stroheim has 1000 health and uses the unique Best Science in the World (世界一の科学力, Sekai Ichi no Kagaku-ryoku) Battle Style, which allows him access to a variety of skills utilizing his cyborg body. Notably, Stroheim is able to switch his primary weapon between a 600 rpm heavy machine gun in his chest and an array of ultraviolet lamps mounted on his shoulders.
Stroheim kicks forward with his foot, potentially tripping the opponent and knocking them down.
Attack type: Low Damage: 33 Startup frames: 13
Jumping Light Attack
IN AIR OK
Stroheim knees forward.
Attack type: Middle Damage: 13 Startup frames: 9
Jumping Medium Attack
IN AIR OK
Stroheim jabs forward with a flat hand.
Attack type: Middle Damage: 24 Startup frames: 11
Jumping Heavy Attack
IN AIR OK
Stroheim kicks strongly forward with the bottom of his boot.
Attack type: Middle Damage: 37 Startup frames: 15
Style/Specials/Etc. (スタイル/特殊技/その他)
Best Science in the World (世界一の科学力, Sekai Ichi no Kagaku-ryoku)
ON GROUND
Stroheim switches between Heavy Machine Gun Mode & UV Laser Mode, altering his available abilities.
For the homeland! For eternal glory! (我が祖国よ、永遠なれッ, Waga sokoku yo, eien nare!)
+ ON GROUND
Stroheim steps forward and swings his fist straight down, knocking the opponent down in a ground-bounce. (Comboable)
Attack type: Middle Damage: 25 Startup frames: 25
Farewell, you annoying Englishman! (さらばだ いまいましいイギリス野郎・・・, Saraba da, imaimashī Igirisu yarō...)
x2 + (costs 1 HH) ON GROUND WHEN DOWNED
This ability can only be attempted while Stroheim has a minimum of two stocks of Heart Heat, and consumes one stock upon activation. Stroheim pulls the pin on a Stielhandgranate and hugs it while lying prone. After a long delay, the grenade explodes, blasting Stroheim backwards and instantly reducing his health to 1. However, if the opponent is caught they will also be blown away while taking a colossal amount of damage, capable of KO'ing almost any character from half health. The explosion may even connect with them while they are downed.
From the moment he initiates the attack, Stroheim becomes immune to Throws. Once he reaches prone position, he naturally low-profiles most attacks in the game and additionally gains passive Super Armor. As a result, he can no longer be interrupted by attacks aside from command Throws, HHA, and GHA. After a successful detonation, Stroheim's Heart Heat Gauge will be permanently disabled for the rest of the match.
A gauge above Stroheim's Heart Heat Gauge displays how much energy he has left for UV Laser Mode. It fills gradually while in Heavy Machine Gun Mode and is instantly replenished to full upon connecting with his HHA. While in UV Laser Mode, it gradually drains overtime and automatically switches Stroheim back to Heavy Machine Gun Mode when depleted.
Rumble Mode (ゴゴゴモード, Gogogo Mōdo)
Activates under 30% health
This mode is automatically activated once Stroheim falls below 30% health. It increases his attack power, as well as the rate at which the Heart Heat Gauge rises, while also decreasing the rate at which the Guard Gauge drops.
Skills (コマンド技)
This can fire through 30mm of pure armor plating! (30mmの鉄板を貫通できる重機関砲だ!, Sanjū-mirimētoru no teppan o kantsū dekiru jūkikan-hō da!)
+ // ON GROUND
Stroheim fires a slew of bullets from his abdominal Heavy Machine Gun straight forward. The amount of shots fired is dependent on the attack button inputted in order of , inversely affecting his recovery speed. (Flash Cancel comboable)
His hand is metal! (鋼鉄製の義手!, Kōtetsu-sei no gishu!)
+ // ON GROUND
Stroheim fires off his prosthetic hand at an upwards angle in an undeflectable projectile 'punch', functioning as an anti-air/reversal attack. The distance the prosthetic hand travels increases in order of , inversely affecting his recovery speed. ( version Flash Cancel comboable)
When using the or versions, Stroheim delivers an initial melee strike and becomes invulnerable until the attack is executed, with providing longer invulnerability. However, the skill may no longer be Flash-Canceled or chained into Stroheim's HHA.
If the melee strike connects with the opponent while using the version, the skill will instead transition into "I'll pluck you one square centimeter at a time!", dealing extra damage while ending the combo.
Stroheim pulls the pin on a Stielhandgranate and tosses it into the air in a slow arc. It then detonates and creates a small explosion upon contact with either the opponent or the ground. The range the grenade is thrown increases in order of , inversely affecting his recovery speed. This attack deals immense Guard damage, making it useful when trying to Guardbreak the opponent. However, Stroheim may also be caught in the grenade's explosion if he is too close, causing him to flinch while taking a moderate amount of damage. (Comboable)
Leave the rest to me, Rudol von Stroheim! (このシュトロハイムにまかせてもらうぞ, Kono Shutorohaimu ni makasete morau zo.)
+ // ON GROUND
Stroheim slides a forward distance in a low stance and delivers a body blow. His travel distance increases in order of , inversely affecting recovery speed. Due to his crouched posture while moving, this skill can allow him to slip under high-flying projectiles and other similar attacks. (Flash Cancel comboable)
I'll pluck you one square centimeter at a time! (1センチ四方の肉片にしてくれるわッ!, Ichi-senchi shihō no nikuhen ni shite kureru wa!)
(After "Leave the rest to me, Rudol von Stroheim!") // ON GROUND Automatic after version of "His hand is metal!"
After landing certain skills, Stroheim quickly follows up by firing his prosthetic hand to blast the opponent and send them flying. (Flash Cancel comboable)
If triggered from the version of "His hand is metal!", this skill deals more damage but cannot be Flash-Canceled or chained into Stroheim's HHA.
Attack type: High Damage: 36 / 50 (after "His hand is metal!") Startup frames: 19
Throw (投げ技)
Watch how I fight. (おれの戦いぶりを見てな, Ore no tatakai-buri o mite na.)
2 ATK buttons / near the opponent *Rear throw with ON GROUND
Stroheim hoists the opponent up by their neck with one arm, while the other arm twists behind his back to deliver a hefty punch.
Attack type: Throw Damage: 130 Startup frames: 7
Heart Heat Attack / Great Heat Attack (HHA / GHA)
This'll whittle you down to size! (一発一発の弾丸がおまえの体をけずりとるのだ!, Ippatsu ippatsu no dangan ga omae no karada o kezuritoru no da!)
+ 2 ATK buttons ON GROUND
Smirking, Stroheim launches his prosthetic hand off in a rocket punch a moderate distance forward. If it connects, he seizes the opening to load ammunition into himself and deliver a heavier volley of 20 bullets from his Heavy Machine Gun, carrying the opponent into the air.
This HHA has the bonus effect of replenishing the UV Laser Gauge to full.
Attack type: High Damage: 54 + 7*20 + 10 (204)
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FIRE! I'll whittle you down with my heavy machine gun! (発射ぁぁぁ! おまえの体を重機関砲でけずりとってやるぅ!, Hasshā! Omae no karada o jūkikan-hō de kezuri totte yarū!)
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I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! (きさまにとどめをさせるなんて!, Kisama ni todome o saseru nante!)
+ 3 ATK buttons, or ON GROUND
Jovial over the chance to kill the opponent himself, Stroheim wields UV Laser Mode and launches high-powered beams in front of himself. If it connects, the opponent is blinded and seared by the intense lasers. Suddenly switching to Heavy Machine Gun Mode, Stroheim unleashes an heavily extended volley of bullets into them. To finish the assault, he pulls the pin on a Stielhandgranate and fires off his prosthetic hand holding it in a rocket punch, striking the opponent's body and propelling them backwards. The grenade then detonates to trigger a massive explosion while Stroheim looks away, before the prosthetic hand returns to him and locks back in.
If used while in UV Laser Mode, this GHA executes faster. Notably, the Mode that Stroheim is left in after the GHA is determined by whether or not the attack connects: if it connects, Stroheim continues in Heavy Machine Gun Mode, whereas if it fails, Stroheim continues in UV Laser Mode.
Attack type: High Damage: 340 / 408 / 510 (depending on HH gauge)
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I will be your final opponent! I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! Wah hah hah hah! It's over for you! Now DIEEE! Pathetic... (きさまの相手はこのシュトロハイムが最後だ きさまにとどめを刺せるなんて! スカッとするぜーッ!! ワッハッハッハーッ これで終わりだァ! くらえィィィィィ! 他愛のない…, Kisama no aite wa kono Shutorohaimu ga saigo da. Kisama ni todome o saseru nante! Sukatto suru zē!! Wahahahā! Kore de owari dā! Kuraeī! Taai no nai...)
”
Style/Specials/Etc. (スタイル/特殊技/その他)
Best Science in the World (世界一の科学力, Sekai Ichi no Kagaku-ryoku)
ON GROUND
Stroheim switches between Heavy Machine Gun Mode & UV Laser Mode, altering his available abilities.
While in UV Laser Mode, Stroheim does not have access to any skills. However, all of his normal attacks are replaced with UV Laser beam attacks which carry higher damage and range than most other normals in the game. Said attacks inflict additional silver damage unto the opponent; while silver damage can be regenerated over time, it will disappear if the opponent is damaged again. In addition, they will bypass melee-based counter abilities.
Stroheim quickly fires a UV laser from his eye straight-forward a moderate distance, dealing rapid damage that is partially silver. The version has greater range but longer recovery. (Comboable)
As these function as normal attacks, while standing or crouching the attacks can be chained in order of , and chained into "UV laser!" or even Stroheim's GHA.
*Usable during crouch/jump ON GROUND IN AIR OK WHEN DOWNED
Stroheim fires UV lasers in a fan formation from the emitters on his shoulders at a downward angle, dealing rapid damage that is partially silver. The standing version of this attack knocks the opponent off their feet, while the crouching version can strike a downed opponent, briefly launching them in the process as well. (Comboable)
As this functions as a normal attack, any standing or crouching version of "UV laser, activate!" can be chained into this attack, and this attack can even chain into Stroheim's GHA.
A gauge above Stroheim's Heart Heat Gauge displays how much energy he has left for UV Laser Mode. While in UV Laser Mode, it gradually drains overtime and automatically switches Stroheim back to Heavy Machine Gun Mode when depleted. It fills gradually while in Heavy Machine Gun Mode and is instantly replenished to full upon connecting with his HHA.
Rumble Mode (ゴゴゴモード, Gogogo Mōdo)
Activates under 30% health
This mode is automatically activated once Stroheim falls below 30% health. It increases his attack power, as well as the rate at which the Heart Heat Gauge rises, while also decreasing the rate at which the Guard Gauge drops.
Throw (投げ技)
German science is the best in the world! (我がドイツの科学力はァァァァァァァアアア世界一ィィィイイイイ, Waga Doitsu no kagaku-ryoku wāaaa sekai ichīiiii.)
2 ATK buttons / near the opponent *Rear throw with ON GROUND
Stroheim shoves his opponent backwards, focuses energy into his cybernetic eye, and delivers a concentrated UV Laser blast to knock them down. This Throw deals damage that is partially silver.
Attack type: Throw Damage: 180 Startup frames: 7
Great Heat Attack (GHA)
I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! (きさまにとどめをさせるなんて!, Kisama ni todome o saseru nante!)
+ 3 ATK buttons, or ON GROUND
Jovial over the chance to kill the opponent himself, Stroheim wields UV Laser Mode and launches high-powered beams in front of himself. If it connects, the opponent is blinded and seared by the intense lasers. Suddenly switching to Heavy Machine Gun Mode, Stroheim unleashes an heavily extended volley of bullets into them. To finish the assault, he pulls the pin on a Stielhandgranate and fires off his prosthetic hand holding it in a rocket punch, striking the opponent's body and propelling them backwards. The grenade then detonates to trigger a massive explosion while Stroheim looks away, before the prosthetic hand returns to him and locks back in.
If used while in UV Laser Mode, this GHA executes faster. Notably, the Mode that Stroheim is left in after the GHA is determined by whether or not the attack connects; if it connects, Stroheim continues in Heavy Machine Gun Mode, whereas if it fails, Stroheim continues in UV Laser Mode.
Attack type: High Damage: 340 / 408 / 510 (depending on HH gauge)
“
I will be your final opponent! I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! Wah hah hah hah! It's over for you! Now DIEEE! Pathetic... (きさまの相手はこのシュトロハイムが最後だ きさまにとどめを刺せるなんて! スカッとするぜーッ!! ワッハッハッハーッ これで終わりだァ! くらえィィィィィ! 他愛のない…, Kisama no aite wa kono Shutorohaimu ga saigo da. Kisama ni todome o saseru nante! Sukatto suru zē!! Wahahahā! Kore de owari dā! Kuraeī! Taai no nai...)
”
Assist System (アシストシステム)
Assault Assist (アサルトアシスト, Asaruto Ashisuto)
ON GROUND
A two-stock assist. Stroheim lands in and quickly fires a UV laser from his eye straight-forward. He then poses before jumping back off-screen.
Attack type: High Damage: 64
Reversal Assist (リバーサルアシスト, Ribāsaru Ashisuto)
ON GROUND
A one-stock assist. Stroheim jumps into the opponent, kicking them away. He then poses before jumping back off-screen.
Stroheim's first ten Taunt and Victory Lines are included in his Taunt and Victory Poses respectively, with two lines per pose; all ten poses are included with the character's paid DLC, along with the remaining lines of both types as a single set. Stroheim's Tag Lines are also included, excluding the last five, which are unlocked by completing 80 Secret Missions in All-Star Battle Mode.
Taunt Lines
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You IMBECILE! (ブァカ者がァアアアア, Buakamono gāaaaa.)
”
“
Hmph! What a despicable clown! (フン、いまいましいヤツめ, Fun, imaimashī yatsu-me.)
”
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Very impressive! You are a worthy opponent! (きさま、やるなァァァ! 相手にとって不足なしィィ!!, Kisama, yaru nā! Aite ni totte fusoku nashī!!)
”
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German medicine and science are the best in the world! (我がドイツの医学と科学は世界一ィィィ!, Waga Doitsu no igaku to kagaku wa sekai ichī!)
”
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I'll pluck you like a chicken, one square centimeter at a time! (きさまの体を鳥の羽をむしるように、1センチ四方の肉片にしてくれるわッ!, Kisama no karada o tori no hane o mushiru yō ni, ichi-senchi yomo no nikuhen ni shite kureru wa!)
”
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Come to papa! (かかってこいィィィ!!, Kakatte koī!!)
”
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Behold! Standing before you is the prime example of Germany's superior medicine and science! (見て驚けィイイ! 我がドイツの医学と科学の結晶をォォォ!, Mite odorokeiii! Waga Doitsu no igaku to kagaku no kesshō!)
”
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I am something more than human! (おれは、すべての人間を越えたのだァアアアアアアアアアアアア!!, Ore wa, subete no ningen o koeta no dāaaaaaaaaaaaa!!)
”
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Here I coooome! (いくぞォォォ!!, Iku zō!!)
”
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What the-- This is a surprise! That you're so unbearably weak! (なんだァーッ! いきなり予想外! きさま弱すぎるではないか!, Nandā! Ikinari yosō-gai! Kisama yowa sugiru de wa nai ka!)
”
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This'll whittle you down to size! (弾丸がおまえの体をけずりとるのだ!!, Dangan ga omae no karada o kezuritoru no da!!)
”
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Feast your eyes on my army's scientific genius! (これぞ我が軍の科学力! とくと見るがいいィィィ!, Kore zo waga gun no kagaku-ryoku! Tokuto miru ga ī!)
”
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You're weakened... Your fate is already sealed! (弱っているッ! もうきさまは終わりだァァァァァーッ!, Yowatteiru! Mō kisama wa owari dā!)
”
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Heh heh heh... (フフフ, Fufufu.)
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What are you so afraid of? (なにを怖がっている?, Nani o kowagatteiru?)
”
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That's an odd way of showing your terror! (少しおびえ方が異常じゃないかァ~~~~~~~?, Sukoshi obie-kata ga ijō ja nai kā?)
”
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Stay focused! You're dealing with me, Stroheim! (よそ見をするなァァァ! きさまの相手はこのシュトロハイムだ!, Yosomi o suru nā! Kisama no aite wa kono Shutorohaimu da!)
”
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Feel the might of my army! (我が軍の力ーッ! その身で味わえィィイーーーーッ!, Waga gun no chikara! Sono mi de ajiwaeiī!)
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Victory Lines
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I am a proud German soldier! (おれはこれでも誇り高きドイツ軍人!, Ore wa kore demo hokori takaki Doitsu gunjin!)
”
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For the homeland! For eternal glory! (我が祖国よ、永遠なれッ, Waga sokoku yo, eien nare!)
”
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Tch! This was definitely a solo job! (チッ! こんな相手、おれ一人で十分だったわッ!, Chi! Konna aite, ore hitori de jūbun datta wa!)
I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! (きさまにとどめを刺せるなんて! スカッとするぜーッ!!, Kisama ni todome o saseru nante! Sukatto suru zē!!)
”
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I believe I can handle this! (それぐらいはこのおれにもできることよ!, Sore gurai wa kono ore ni mo dekiru koto yo!)
”
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And now, this German UV laser will finish you! (我がドイツの紫外線照射装置がとどめをさすゥゥゥゥーッ, Waga Doitsu no shigai-sen shōsha sōchi ga todome o sasū!)
”
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My body! It's the pride of the German people! (おれの体はァァァ!! 我がドイツの誇りなのだァァァ!!, Ore no karada wā!! Waga Doitsu no hokori na no dā!!)
”
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I am more than human! You had no chance! (人を越えたおれの敵ではないということだァァ!, Hito o koeta ore no teki de wa nai toiu koto dā!)
”
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My proud new form is the embodiment of the peak of German engineering! (おれの体はァァアアアアアアアーーッ!! 我がゲルマン民族の最高知能の結晶であり誇りであるゥゥゥ!!, Ore no karada wāaaaaaaā!! Waga Geruman minzoku no saikō chinō no kesshō de ari hokori de arū!!)
”
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Wah hah hah hah hah! You're nothing, nothing! (わーっはっはははーーッ! ははーッ! きさまでは話にもならんのだァ!, Wā ha hahahā! Hahā! Kisama de wa hanashi ni mo naran no dā!)
”
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Simple, all too simple! Are you a caveman? Is your level of intellect that low? (単純すぎるぞーっ! まるで原始人だな!
知能が低いんじゃあないのか!?, Tanjun sugiru zō! Maru de genshijin da na! Chinō ga hikuin jā nai no ka!?)
”
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I have great respect for courageous warriors like you! (わたしはおまえのような勇気ある者に敬意を表す!, Watashi wa omae no yō na yūki aru mono ni keii o arawasu!)
”
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You're just a coward! Courage is what sets me apart from the likes of you! (腰ぬけめがッ! このシュトロハイム、おまえとは根性がちがうのだーーーーッ!!, Koshi nuke-me ga! Kono Shutorohaimu, omae to wa konjō ga chigau no dā!!)
”
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I would proudly give a few legs for the sake of the homeland! (祖国のためならァ! 足の二本や三本かんたんにくれてやる覚悟はあるのだーーーーッ!, Sokoku no tame narā! Ashi no nihon ya sanpon kantan ni kurete yaru kakugo wa aru no dā!)
”
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You certainly have some mettle. If only you were a soldier for the homeland... (おまえ、相当な根性が座っているとみた……
我が祖国の軍人でないことが悔やまれるな, Omae, sōtō na konjō ga suwatteiru to mita... Waga sokoku no gunjin de nai koto ga kuyamareru na.)
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Right now, victory is the only path for me! (いまのおれにはーーァ、勝利以外はあり得ないィィィーーーーッ!, Ima no ore ni wā, shōri igai wa arienaī!)
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All for the homeland! FORWARD! (すべては祖国のためッ、前進あるのみィィイイッ!!, Subete wa sokoku no tame, zenshin aru nomīii!!)
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Peculiar techniques, this one... You! Begin analysis at once! (妙な技を使うヤツだ…… おいッ! そいつのデータを解析しろ!, Myōna waza o tsukau yatsu da... Oi! Soitsu no dēta o kaiseki shiro!)
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Tag Lines
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Ahh, I think the pain is just about gone now. (んーー、痛みがひいてき・た・か…………な!, N--, itami ga hīte ki-ta ka... na!)
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We have a saying in Europe: "A town where the old kill themselves is soon to fall." (ヨーロッパの格言にこんなのがある…「老人が自殺する所…その町はもうすぐ滅びる」, Yōroppa no kakugen ni konna no ga aru... 'Rōjin ga jisatsu suru tokoro... sono machi wa mōsugu horobiru'.)
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I've come back from hell. (地獄から舞い戻ったぜ, Jigoku kara maimodotta ze.)
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I'll name him after the Mexican sirocco! Santana! (『メキシコに吹く熱風!』という意味の「サンタナ」というのはどうかな!, "Mekishiko ni fuku neppū!" toiu imi no 'Santana' toiu no wa dōka na!)
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What are you so afraid of? (なにを怖がっている?, Nani o kowagatteiru?)
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I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! (きさまにとどめを刺せるなんて! スカッとするぜーッ!!, Kisama ni todome o saseru nante! Sukatto suru zē!!)
Listen up, vampires! You're up against von Stroheim and the German elite! (おのれらッ吸血鬼! このシュトロハイムとドイツ軍精鋭部隊が相手だ!!, Onore-ra kyūketsuki! Kono Shutorohaimu to Doitsu-gun seiei butai ga aite da!!)
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Kars, this plane will be your coffin! (カーズ…この飛行機はきさまの棺桶よ!, Kāzu... Kono hikōki wa kisama no kan-oke yo!)
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He's a god! He's become a god... Humans can't stand before a god! Submission is our only chance! (「神」だ! やつは「神」になったんだ…! 我われ…人間は、「神」にだけは勝てない! 服従しかないんだ!, 'Kami' da! Yatsu wa 'kami' ni nattanda...! Wareware... ningen wa, 'kami' ni dake wa katenai! Fukujū shikanainda!)
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This is no time for a drink! (飲んどる場合かーッ, Nondoru baai kā!)
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German science is the best in the world! (我がドイツの科学力はァァァァァァァアアア世界一ィィィイイイイ, Waga Doitsu no kagaku-ryoku wāaaa sekai ichīiiii.)
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"Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause." - The words of the ancient Greek historian, Plutarch, of course! (人間の偉大さは――恐怖に耐える誇り高き姿にある――ギリシアの史家プルタルコスの言葉だ, Ningen no idai-sa wa―kyōfu ni taeru hokori takaki sugata ni aru.―Girishia no shika Purutarukosu no kotoba da.)
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See how you like this! 600 armor-piercing rounds per minute, Kars! This'll rip through 30mm steel plate! (くらえ! カーズ、一分間に600発の鉄甲弾を発射可能! 30mmの鉄板を貫通できる重機関砲だ!!, Kurae! Kāzu, ippun-kan ni roppya-patsu no tekkō-dan o hassha kanō! Sanjū-mirimētoru no teppan o kantsū dekiru jūkikan-hō da!!)
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Look at my body! The pinnacle of German brilliance! (おれの体はァァアアアアアアアーッ!! 我がゲルマン民族の最高知能の結晶であり誇りであるゥゥゥ!!, Ore no karada wāaaaaaaā!! Waga Geruman minzoku no saikō chinō no kesshō de ari hokori de arū!!)
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Special Interactions
When hit by Giorno Giovanna's Heart Heat Attack, Stroheim's face contorts in pain, referencing his expression after realizing the secret behind Kars's Light Blades.[4]
When hit by Enrico Pucci's "It's an illusion." skill, Stroheim crouches on the ground and holds his head, as he does after Joseph knocks his hat off.[5]
Dialogue
Outside of All-Star Battle Mode, Rudol von Stroheim has unique interaction dialogue for both his match entrances and victories when facing certain characters. Notably, new dialogue was only recorded for paid DLC characters and Joseph Joestar.
Match Entrance
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Your opponent is I, Stroheim! (このシュトロハイムが相手だ!, Kono Shutorohaimu ga aite da!)
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—Default dialogue
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ANOTHER ME?! (おれがァァァ! もう一人いるゥゥゥ!?, Ore gā! Mō hitori irū!?)
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—Stroheim (Player 1)
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Have they started mass producing me?! I didn't hear anything about this... (量産されているだと!? そんな話、聞いていないぞ…, Ryōsan sareteiru dato!? Sonna hanashi, kīteinai zo...)
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—Stroheim (Player 2)
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Behold! Eat your heart out, Englishman! Standing before you is the prime example of Germany's superior medicine and science! (おい! そこのイギリス人ン! 見て驚けィイイ! 我がドイツの医学と科学の結晶をォォォ!, Oi! Soko no Igirisu-jin! Mite odorokeiii! Waga Doitsu no igaku to kagaku no kesshō!)
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—Stroheim
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What are you waiting for? (な……なんだこいつはァーーッ, Na... Nanda koitsu wā!)
Look how fit and healthy you look... Yes, you certainly have matured, Joestar! (元気そうじゃあないか…………たいした成長ぶりだなジョースター!!, Genki-sō jā nai ka... Taishita seichō-buri da na Jōsutā!!)
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—Stroheim
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Stroheim, who I thought was blown to bits in Mexico! (メキシコで木端微塵に爆裂死したはずのシュトロハイムがおれの目の前にいる!, Mekishiko de koppamijin ni bakuretsu-shi shita hazu no Shutorohaimu ga ore no me no mae ni iru!)
Over here, Kars! I will be your final opponent! (おいカーズ、どこにらんでる!きさまの相手はこのシュトロハイムが最後だ, Oi Kāzu, doko niran deru! Kisama no aite wa kono Shutorohaimu ga saigo da.)
Why are you staring at me so intently? Have I got something on my face? (なんだきさま、人の顔をジロジロと。 おれの顔に何かついているのか?, Nanda kisama, hito no kao o jirojiro to. Ore no kao ni nanika tsuiteiru no ka?)
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—Stroheim
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You're a soldier, huh? A perfect target for my Stand, Worse Company! (おまえ……軍人か? 我がスタンド『バッド・カンパニー』の相手として不足はねぇなァ~~~, Omae... gunjin ka? Waga Sutando "Baddo Kanpanī" no aite toshite fusoku wanē nā.)
I don't know what those words mean, but if you want a battle, it would be my pleasure to oblige! (何を言っているのかよくわからんが かかってくるなら容赦はせんぞッ!, Nani o itteiru no ka yoku wakaran ga kakatte kuru nara yōsha wa sen zo!)
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—Stroheim
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You there, suspicious sort! Halt! Explain your skulking about! (む、怪しいやつ……止まれーーーェい! きさま、なにをこそこそやっているッ!, Mu, ayashī yatsu... Tomarēi! Kisama, nani o koso-koso yatteiru!)
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—Stroheim
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...There's a loud one. I should eliminate him before he makes too much noise. (……うるさそうなやつだ。騒がれる前に仕留める, ...Urusa sō na yatsu da. Sawagareru mae ni shitomeru.)
A cowboy? No, a cavalryman? You wish to join my glorious army?! (カウボーイだとォ? いや、騎馬兵かァ? きさまは、我が軍への志願者なのかーーーァ!?, Kaubōi datō? Iya, kiba-hei kā? Kisama wa, waga gun e no shigan-sha na no kā!?)
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—Stroheim
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Who the hell are you? Not a racer, I'm guessing. (なんなんだ、こいつは…… レースの参加者ってわけじゃあ、ないようだが, Nannanda, koitsu wa... Rēsu no sankashatte wake jā, nai yō daga.)
German technology knows no bounds! Of course they'd waste no time in mass producing me! (さすが我がドイツの科学力! すでに量産がはじまっていたとはァァァ!!, Sasuga waga Doitsu no kagaku-ryoku! Sudeni ryōsan ga hajimatteita to wā!!)
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—Stroheim (Player 1)
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I think you need a better loadout! (ちょいと整備が足りてないんじゃあないかァァァ?, Choito seibi ga taritenain jā nai kā?)
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—Stroheim (Player 2)
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You're... You're SPEEDWAGON? But you've aged in reverse! (きさま、スピードワゴンだとォォォーーー!? 若返っているゥゥー!?, Kisama, Supīdowagon datō!? Wakagaette irū!?)
JoJo, I've come back from hell. (ジョジョ、地獄から舞い戻ったぜ, JoJo, jigoku kara maimodotta ze.)
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—Rudol von Stroheim
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S-Should I be happy? He's not exactly a bad guy, but I don't like how he struts around. Still, I'm a bit happy. (フー、よ……喜んでいいのか。人間的には憎めねえやつなんだが……。高慢な態度がありありの野郎だからな。でも、ちょっぴりうれしいかな, Fū, yo... yorokon de ī no ka. Ningen-teki ni wa nikumenē yatsu nanda ga... Kōman na taido ga ari-ari no yarō dakara na. Demo, choppiri ureshī ka na.)
Take this, Kars! It'll whittle you down to size in no time at all! (くらえッ! カァァァズ! 一発一発の弾丸がおまえをけずりとるのだァーーーッ!, Kurae! Kāzu! Ippatsu ippatsu no dangan ga omae o kezuritoru no dā!)
I remember how you fight! I'd know it even from an old man! You're... JOJO! (その戦い方! 覚えがある! ジジイになってもわかるぞォーー! お前はジョジョだなあーー!?, Sono tatakai-kata! Oboe ga aru! Jijī ni natte mo wakaru zō! Omae wa JoJo da nā!?)
I'm being attacked, but I can't see by what! Ah... This must be your nation's secret weapon! (攻撃はされるのに姿が見えない! はっ! まさかこれは某国の秘密兵器なのか!?, Kōgeki wa sareru no ni sugata ga mienai! Ha! Masaka kore wa bōkoku no himitsu heiki na no ka!?)
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—Stroheim
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Was that all? You're one soldier who can't put his bullets where his mouth is! (もう終わりか? 口ほどでもなかったなァ、軍人さんよォ~~~, Mō owari ka? Kuchi hodode mo nakatta nā, gunjin-san yо̄.)
Razors and scissors cannot pierce meeee! (カミソリやハサミじゃあ、おれの体は貫けなィィィイ!!, Kamisori ya hasami jā, ore no karada wa tsuranukenaī!!)
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—Stroheim
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You certainly have the skill... but not the kind for assassination. (実力はあるらしい。暗殺には、向いてないようだがな……, Jitsuryoku wa arurashī. Ansatsu ni wa, muitenai yō daga na...)
Unfortunately for you, my forces have no need for cavalry! (残念だったな! おれの部隊に、馬は必要ないのだァーーー!!, Zannen datta na! Ore no butai ni, uma wa hitsu yō nai no dā!!)
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—Stroheim
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I don't follow anyone, and I don't work in groups. All I need is to stand at the top alone! (オレは誰にも従わないし、誰とも群れないぜ。 たったひとりで頂点を取ってやる!, Ore wa dare ni mo shita ga wa nai shi, dare tomo murenai ze. Tatta hitori de chōten o totte yaru!)
An ally in Part 2: Battle Tendency, he is a German army officer who is the commander of a secret base in Mexico. Though proud and a little goofy, he is eminently likeable. He appears to die fighting Santana, but later returns as a cyborg powerful enough to faze even the mighty Kars.
A German army officer who is the commander of a secret base in Mexico. Though proud and a little goofy, he is eminently likeable. He appears to die fighting Santviento, but returns as a cyborg powerful enough to faze even the mighty Kars.
In commemoration of the release of Stroheim as the 2nd paid DLC character for ASBR, the Japanese ASBR Twitter account hosted a giveaway of 20 sets of 3 ASBR Battle Tendency badges,[6] although only to be delivered to addresses in Japan.[7] The badges in question contain the ASBR render images of Kars, Joseph Joestar, and Stroheim respectively.
The campaign started on February 3, 2023, and lasted until February 19 at 11:59pm JST. To enter the giveaway lottery, users only had to:
Retweet the tweet that announced the giveaway in the first place.
However, Twitter accounts set to private were illegible for the giveaway. Unfollowing the ASBR Twitter account before the end of the giveaway also deemed users illegible. Furthermore, attempting to join the giveaway with multiple accounts would have caused all of those accounts to lose their eligiblity to win.[7]
The giveaway was directly implemented by Bandai Namco themselves, with no third party involvement, and the winners of the giveaway were notified via Twitter DMs. Said winners were then announced sometime in early March 2023.[7]