Summary
Overwatch 2recently released a free comic that introduces some of the members of the Yokai, Kiriko’s gang of vigilantes. Called “Guardian of Tetsuzaka,” this lore comic acts as a prequel detailing one of Kiriko’s early exploits as an independent freedom fighter before joining the Yokai ofOverwatch 2.
Kiriko was one of the three heroes introduced alongside the launch ofOverwatch 2. The sequel’s first healer, Kiriko is a modern ninja who wields mystic powers and kunai to slip across the battlefield. When she was first introduced, one of the most interesting parts of herOverwatch 2backstory was the Yokai, a gang of masked freedom fighters who help her in opposing the Hashimoto clan’s tyranny.
Now,Overwatch 2has released “Guardian of Tetsuzaka,” a new one-shot comic detailing Kiriko’s first encounter with some of the members of Yokai. Published by CoroCoro Comic, a popular monthly Japanese magazine, “Guardian of Tetsuzaka” shows a small vignette of Ryota, Nobuto, and Sakura, three future members of Yokai, before they were a part of the group. Through a series of events, the three cross paths with a mysterious ninja who turns out to be Kiriko. Though they never formally meet, Kiriko inspires Ryota and the others to continue fighting. TheJapaneseOverwatch 2comicdoes not have an official English version yet, but Google Translate can give fans a general idea of what is going on.
Overwatch 2 Kiriko Comic Summary
This is the second time fans have gotten a closer look at Ryota, Nobuto, and Sakura.Overwatch 2shared a short storywritten by Christie Golden featuring them alongside Kiriko for the hero’s release last year. However, the Yokai gang has at least two other members that are shrouded in mystery, including at least one omnic. Fans will have to wait to see if they eventually learn more about these characters.
Overwatch 2is planning on releasing three new heroes in 2024. While Venture and the hero currently codenamed Space Ranger are not members of Yokai,next year’s newOverwatch 2tankcould still be one of these characters. While there’s no guarantee players will see other members of Kiriko’s gang joinOverwatch 2’s roster of heroes, fans will always wonder what it would be like to field her entire squad in battle.
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