BlazBlue Continuum Shift Fan Edition

Arc System Works knows how to treat their fighting game community, and this edition proves it. The BlazBlue Continuum Shift Fan Edition on Xbox 360 came loaded with a DLC code for Makoto the squirrel girl, a Noel Vermillion figurine, and a limited edition art print by Marvel and Udon artist Alvin Lee. That art print is a collision of worlds you don't see often.

Alvin Lee's pedigree in comic-style illustration brings a completely different energy to BlazBlue's anime aesthetic, making this a genuinely unique collectible rather than another piece of standard promotional art. The Noel figurine gives the package its display anchor, representing one of the series' most popular characters in physical form. And the Makoto DLC was the way to unlock one of the roster's most fun additions at launch.

BlazBlue Continuum Shift refined everything the original did right, tightening the combat systems and expanding the roster into one of the most technically demanding fighters of the 360 generation. The Fan Edition name isn't just marketing. This was assembled with the competitive community in mind, offering collectible value that goes beyond what you'd expect from a fighting game release.

For anime fighter collectors who lived through the 360's surprisingly rich library of Japanese titles, the Fan Edition holds a distinct spot. The Alvin Lee print alone makes it a conversation starter.