cl.B hits low, the only guaranteed attack afterward is another standing low or a weak dp.
cl.C despite it's short range is a great combo starter and comes out very quickly (3 frames).
cl.D can still be used to start combos but it's a bit slower than his close C, can be spaced.
Stand
Far A is whiff/cancel-able
Far B can be used as a quick poking tool but can still be punished if anticipated
Far C has okay reach but can still be punished by a crouching normal or a special attack
Far D has good reach, Kyo is also airborne when he uses this normal so can make him evade crouching attacks or ground projectiles
Crouch
cr.A/C/D are whiff/cancel-able
Crouch A/B are chain-able
Crouch B hits low, comes out at the same speed at his crouch A
Crouch C can be used as an anti-air because of it's vertical hitbox, to whiff cancel it you have to cancel it right before he stretches his arm up into the air, very early
Crouch D knocks the opponent down, to whiff it has to be done right before he sticks his leg out
Jump
Jump B/C/D all cross up
Jump B can be used as a quick jump-in attack
Jump C is an instant overhead
Jump D has a long start-up but it's a really good jump-in meaty attack and air-to-air, for the best results use it during a hyper hop
Blowback Attack
CD come out really slow, can be whiff canceled to trick your opponent, gives Kyo some nice frame advantage on block
Jump CD is his best air-to-air, short range but very strong
Throws
Hachi Tetsu - (b/f+C) close
Grabs the opponent and performs a shoulder attack
Can be broken
Regular knockdown
Issetsu Seoi - (b/f+D) close
Kyo slams the opponent onto the ground then does an elbow drop.
Can be broken
Reverse knockdown
Advice: Reverse Knockdown gives Kyo a ton of options, mainly run-up j.d+C to cross-up BnB to combo ender, practice timing it so that you'll catch them as soon as they get up backward.
Command Moves
Ge Shiki Goufu You - (f+B)
Kyo lifts his leg then does a quick heel drop, very simple command but doesn't have too many uses. On paper it sounds great but this command normal is really lacking compared to his other. On it's own it does one hit and oh my lord is it slow (not slower than Iori's f+B though) 20 frames. Of course when you cancel it from a normal (which makes the animation look like his 98 Goufu You instead for some reason) it cuts the frames down to 12 making it easy to combo with along of the hit-stun stacked on top of it. Much like the other Kyo's this move does 2 hits but that's where the limitations come in, the two hits only work when the opponent is at least as close as Kyo's knee when the command comes out. To get the two hits out you can use it after a close low normal but it will most likely be blocked, it will also work after a really close cross-up (e.g. j/hh.d+C) to a cl. strong X then the f+B follow-up. Since this command is limited (like I said before) the best special attack links are either of his punch rekkas starters.
Overhead Attack
Max Mode Advice:This version of Goufu is whack but it can still be used as a Max mode starter. You can use it on it's own (f+B [BC] run cl.C~) or as a Max Bypass link (cl.C, f+B, qcf+BC~).
Ge Shiki Naraku Otoshi - j/sj/hh.d+C
Kyo does quick haymaker in the air, it's fast and beats the hell out of just about anything that dares to challenge it. This move is very important to Kyo as it really pulls his air game and combo opportunities together. It's a great meaty attack and can be used to start combos from cross-ups to just plain jump-ins, it can also be used to punish really fast ground attacks like Angel's hcb+K during his back dash (bb.d+C). Can be used as a meaty jump-in too but it's not advised to be spammed because despite it's priority it can still trade and even be beaten by a few characters CD's and dp's.
Hard Knockdown on air opponents
Cross-up Advice: Aim it so that his legs hits the opponent in the head then he will cross them up.
88 Shiki - (df+D)
Kyo swings both his legs on the ground to trip his opponent, nothing too special but it compliments his moveset really well. No it still isn't cancel-able, but it works well after his close C or either of his crouch low to give him that extra boost for his high/low mix-up game. It's also really fast but really mediocre on block, a lot of people are likely to GCA you out of the way or throw out a DM but if that ever happens you do have the option to Max Cancel the second hit (df+D [2] BC) to quickly revert Kyo back to normal over-looking the recovery completely.
Hits low
Max Mode Advice:Yup this version of 88 Shiki is just as whack as his Goufu You compared to Kusanagi's but yeah it still can be used as a Max mode starter. (cl.C, df+D, qcf+BC) is the most trusted and easiest way to Bypass your way right into a nice Max Mode combo.
Special Moves
100 Shiki Oniyaki - (dp+A/C)
Kyo does a quick rising flaming uppercut, a standard dp with the usual options. Weak version goes slightly into the air while the strong version goes much higher and does two hits. It has some invincibility (about 9 frames) but can be easily punished if done on block or whiffed altogether. The combo options are there but don't expect anything that will wow you unless you enter Max Mode. Has a variety of super cancel points but most of it involves him using his 75 Shiki Kai launcher first.
Anti-Air
Super Cancel-able on hit
SC Advice: 182 Shiki is almost always guaranteed as a follow-up, a great juggle SC ender.
427 Shiki Hikigane - (hcb+B/D)
The weak version makes Kyo do a spin jump to a punch that launches them into the air, while the strong variant makes him do a quick punch in place. Despite the look of the flames at the end of his elbows they are just for show and do not extend the active hit-box any further, that and neither version of the move are guaranteed when dealing with grounded opponents because the start-ups are too long. However both versions of this move work extremely well after his strong Kai launcher and will juggle the opponent on contact.
Super Cancel-able on Hit
SC Advice: The SC points are on hit for both, but to get the most out of it try a launcher (qcf+D~D) then Hikigane (hcb+B, or hcb+D in corner) then you can freely SC into any of his DM's, 182 Shiki DM requires you to hold it for a little bit otherwise you'll whiff.
RED Kick - (rdp+B/D)
Kyo jumps and swings his leg down to kick the opponent on the head, good move for the right situations. Weak version has a smaller jump arch than the strong version. Neither of them are all that combo friendly although they do have a few set-ups. It's a good move for Kyo but it's still prone to trade with dp's, jump CD's, and air normals that exceed the height of Kyo's hit-box.. You can play around with the weak version at it's not as restricted as the strong one, use in moderation with back-dashing and such to throw your opponent off. The strong version also whiffs on opponents that are crouching and guarding in the corner.
Hard Knockdown
Combo Advice: Works well after simple BnB's (e.g. cl.C, qcf+D~D, rdp+B) at any range.
75 Shiki Kai - (qcf+B~B/D~D)
Kyo does a jumping kick, if you press another button after the first hit he will do another kick to launch them into the air. Easily one of Kyo's best moves as it opens up a lot of options for juggle combos, SC options etc. The weak variant launches them but not too high so you have to be quick with the combo ender. The strong variant launches them high that they can be hit with almost anything afterward. Use in moderation after a cl.strong X or even as am anti-air, weak version can also connect after using the strong kicks but only in the corner.
Upper Body Invincibility
Combo Advice: Just about anything will connect after the D~D launcher, qcf+A/rdp+B/qcfx2+P/qcb hcf+A/C/AC/qcf+B~B/hh.d+C
114 Shiki Aragami - (qcf + A)
Kyo steps forward and performs a flaming hook punch. This is the start of his branching Aragami special moves. By itself it has a good amount of autoguard frames which can stop and counter against incoming pokes and even certain projectiles if timed correctly. You can use this punch by itself as a poke to stop opponents from dashing into your close range space or even trying to hop towards you. On hit, it doesn't knock the opponent down, they are just briefly inflamed, then they recover while standing. On block it really isn't very safe but it provides a good amount of push back to keep you out of certain harms way.
Combo Advice: This punch connects well after close C, crouching C and close D. You can juggle with it after the qcf+D~D launcher but be careful of the timing.
128 Shiki Kono Kizu - after Aragami, (qcf + P)
* This followup looks like an uppercut with emphasis on Kyo's elbow. On contact this uppercut ::will give the opponent a techable knockdown. On block, the Kono Kizu is very unsafe, even the amount of push back it grants the player (which isn't much) can not help from certain punishment from the opponent. You can use this move as sort of a frame trap if you delay it after a blocked Aragami (qcf+A).
127 Shiki Yano Sabi - after Aragami, (hcb + P)
* Kyo thrusts his elbow hard down after the Aragami. This is an overhead follow to his Aragami series. It doesn't combo from his Aragami so it's more like a delayed followup just incase the opponent is committed to blocking low. It causes a hard knockdown for you can follow with the next Aragami attack, or for you can cross-up with a jump or hop meaty attack or any other okizeme options. On block, this is very unsafe as well, so it's rather risky to throw out there unless you are sure your opponent will not block it.
125 Shiki Nana Se - after Kono Kizu or Yano Sabi, (K)
*Kyo peforms a fast, high inside roundhouse kick. This is one of Kyo's last branches to the Aragami series. On contact, it sends the opponent FLYING across the screen for a techable knockdown. It only combos after the Kono Kizu followup, while misses (and causes you to be vulnerable) if you use the Yano Sabi instead. On block it is actually quite safe but you can be punished by 1 frame command throws and special move a few frames less faster. You can try to employ a frame trap using this kick on block by using dp+C which will beat out any opponents attempting to punish you with a normal attack, or a very slow special move but use that with caution, and only if you witness any forms of attempted punishment from your opponent. This kick is actually more safe and pushes back farther on block if done after the Yano Sabi rather than the Kono Kizu which places you a bit more close to the opponent.
Combo Advice: This kick will combo only after the Kono Kizu follow up.
> 212 Shiki Kototsuki You - Aragami -> Yano Sabi, hcb + K
> Ge Shiki Migiri Ugachi - Aragami -> Yano Sabi, P
115 Shiki Doku Kami - qcf + C
> 401 Shiki Tumi Yomi - Domu Kami, hcb + P
> 402 Shiki Batu Yomi - Tumi Yomi, f + P
> 100 Shiki Oniyaki - Batu Yomi, dp + P
Desperation Moves
Ura 108 Shiki Orochinagi - qcb, hcf + A/C
Hold A/C to charge
182 Shiki - qcf, qcf + A/C
Hold A/C to charge
Super Desperation Moves
Ura 108 Shiki Orochinagi - qcb, hcf + AC
HSDM
524 Shiki Kamichiri - hcb, hcb + AC
Combos
Anywhere
Close C, qcf + C, hcb + C, f + C, dp + C
Close C, qcf + D, D, hcb + B, qcf + A
Close C, qcf + D, D, hcb + B move towards a bit then, D
Close C, qcf + D, D, QCB HCF + A / C
Close C, qcf + D, D, hcb + B xx QCB HCF + A / C
d + B, A, dp + A
Close C, dp + C (1 hit) xx qcf x 2 + P
In the corner
Close C, qcf + D, D, hcb + B, qcf + A, hcb + P, hcb + B
Close C, qcf + D, D, hcb + B, dp + A / C
Close C, qcf + D, D, hcb + B, qcf + B, B, dp + C
Close C, QCB x 2 + AC, qcf + A, hcb + P, hcb + B (only the latest hits or OTG)
Max Mode
Close C (BC activate, run), close C, dp + C (1 hit), hcb + D, qcf + C, qcf + A, qcf + C, qcf x 2 + A
f + B (BC activate, run), close C, dp + C (1 hit), hcb + D, qcf + C, qcf + A, qcf + C, qcf x 2 + A
(Corner) Close C (BC activate, run), close C, dp + C (1 hit), hcb + D, qcf + C, qcf + A, qcf + C, qcf + D, D, hcb + B, qcf + A, hcb + A, hcb + B
Close C, df + D, qcf + BC, qcf + A, qcf + C, qcf + A, qcf + C, qcf x2 + A
