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Akuma character tip
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Akuma's defensive layer should start with simple escapes, anti-airs, reversals, and movement before taking larger reads.
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Game Street Fighter 6
Character Akuma
Type Character tip
Player character Any character
Category Character tip
Source data snapshot Hot Fix / v2.0201.000
Last updated 2026-06-05
Source: YouTube: Akuma 101 | Strategy, Combos and Advanced Tips | Street Fighter 6 Guide
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Source: YouTube: Akuma 101 | Strategy, Combos and Advanced Tips | Street Fighter 6 Guide
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Source: YouTube: Akuma 101 | Strategy, Combos and Advanced Tips | Street Fighter 6 Guide
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Source: YouTube: Akuma 101 | Strategy, Combos and Advanced Tips | Street Fighter 6 Guide
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