Shiba Miyakaze

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Shiba Miyakaze
Age	20 (apparent age, NEO) At least 24 (chronologically, NEO)
Birthday	June 21
Gender	Male
Height	Around 180cm (5'11")
Rank	Conductor Game Master
Classification	Conductor
Affiliations	Shinjuku Reapers Ruinbringers (secretly)
Voice Actor(s)	Daiki Hamano (Japanese) Shaun Conde (English)

For the boss, see Shiba (Enemy)

"Attention, sheeple of Shibuya: a new Game has finally begun!"

— Shiba

Shiba Miyakaze (三谷風 椎葉 Miyakaze Shiiba) is an Officer of the Reapers, one of the Shinjuku Reapers, and both the Conductor and the Game Master of the Reapers' Game at the start of NEO: The World Ends with You.

Appearance

Shiba has long slicked-back blond hair ending in a mullet and red eyes. He wears a black suit jacket with no shirt underneath, showing off his muscled physique. He wears his black sunglasses on top of his head, with a golden butterfly necklace, a silver ring on his left index finger and a watch with a brown strap on his left wrist. He wears black pants and black zip-up boots.

Personality

Because of his talented skills, Shiba currently ranks number one among the Reapers in the Shibuya UG, having worked his way to the top within a year of his arrival, even despite the fact that he originally came from outside Shibuya. His psychic powers far surpass those of his fellow Reapers, ensuring that none dare disobey him.

He serves as the master of the Reapers' Game, arbiter of its rules, and its announcer. Unknown to the Players, he's also the leader of the Ruinbringers, having created the team with the express purpose of prolonging the Game indefinitely. As such, Kaichi "Susukichi" Susuki and Tsugumi Matsunae work for him. Shiba's ego extends to dominating the Reaper hierarchy and refusing to relinquish his control or treat other Reapers as his equals. Before the events of NEO, Shiba had stripped the elite statuses of every other Shinjuku Reaper and only ever choosing himself to be GM as Conductor. Ayano Kamachi is his second-in-commandTemplate:Verify and he actually seems the closest with Tanzo Kubo.

He is very arrogant and appears to greatly enjoy his duty as the announcer of the Game, repeatedly using exactly the same sentences such as "Greetings, sheeple of Shibuya", "Got some red-hot news for ya", and "With that, I bid you adieu," to the point participants of the Game find it very obnoxious. He also seems obsessed with heat and fire related puns, often associating them with the thrill of the Game and encourages its Players to “keep things hot” by creating intense Reapers' Games. He complains when the Players make the Games boring in his opinion.

Though he acts cool-headed at first and tries to give a sophisticated and calculating impression, he is very sadistic and self-centered, with a strong need to control those around him whether it's the Players or his fellow Reapers, erasing rebellious Shibuya Reapers and turning more and more unstable the more things don't go his way; Nagi Usui (who is extremely skilled at reading people) notes he seems to get hot-headed without a warning, appears unexpectedly mentally unbalanced with a lack of a gentler phrasing, and is the kind of monster whose wrath knows no bounds. He immaturely stops listening to Rindo Kanade the second he mentions the Twisters defeated him in another timeline, showing how fragile his ego is. He considered himself the chosen one and the Executor and is in denial when he loses. During fights, he enjoys dramatically posing and making teasing remarks to his opponents, and seems to enjoy being cruel to those who are already down. His former self was described by Susukichi as more “human” and that the change in him was so great that he didn’t care if he or any of the other Reapers were killed.

It is later revealed that his mind was altered by Kubo's influence as an Angel, twisting his personality into something much more cruel and cold, with his companions noticing he had greatly changed from the very charismatic, well-liked Reaper he used to be, who had the personality to get others on his side and follow his cause without any mind games. After freed he feels remorse for his actions under Kubo's influence and anger for being used by him for years, but he still has a bit of an ego as he refuses to proclaim Rindo the winner of the Game and settles for a draw. He was very stubborn with listening to others and it turned out only Tsugumi Matsunae could convince him of what was really happening. He shouted emotionally while accusing his best friend Hishima Sakazuki of leaving him behind, but they are in better terms at the end, making a bit sharp but ultimately friendly jabs at each other. He is very grateful and seems a bit touched when the surviving Shinjuku Reapers decide to help him with restoring Shinjuku.

Story

Background

Shiba discusses how the rest of the Shinjuku Reapers died.

Shiba originally came from Shinjuku. At some point in time, he used to be best friends with Hishima Sakazuki but they had a falling out. At some point, Shiba received powers from an Angel named Tanzo Kubo and his relationship with his peers was never quite the same after, becoming more distant from the other Reapers, and it is suggested this is why him and Hishima had a falling out.

When Shinjuku was Inverted, he arrived in Shibuya. Within a year of his arrival, he climbed to the top and drastically changed the rules of Shibuya's Reapers' Game under his and the other Shinjuku Reapers' control.

NEO: The World Ends with You

Shiba is both the Conductor and Game Master at the beginning of Rindo Kanade's Reapers' Game, which is the 104th game with Shiba as a Conductor.

At the end of Week One, Shiba forces the players to play again due to the Wicked Twisters receiving mysterious third party aid to defeat the Ruinbringers and does not count it as a valid win. He then erased Fuya Kawahara and the Deep Rivers Society for being in last place, praising their valiant efforts on their final day.

At the end of Week Two, the Wicked Twisters nearly defeat the Ruinbringers, but the Ruinbringers recover due to being Reapers, and so Shiba congratulates the group for coming close, revealing himself as their leader. He does not count their efforts as a win, erases Motoi Anazawa and the Purehearts for being in last place, and forced the Twisters and Variabeauties into another Game.

During Week Three, Shiba announces a Sudden Death Game in his attempt to rid of the two surviving teams present. He set the Plague Noise into Shibuya to attack all who exists in both the RG and the UG, and became more hostile and provoking the players in each passing day.

Shiba showed his anger towards Shoka's actions and Ayano Kamachi's betrayal at attempting to protect Shoka by fatally infecting the latter with the Plague Noise. He then taunted Shoka on Day 2 in his announcement that 'he prepared something extra spicy' for her, leaving both the ex-reaper and her mentor to fight it out to the death.

By Day 3, in retaliation for Twisters' efforts in exploiting the Plague Noise's weakness with UV lights at the start of the week, he set an infectious Plague Noise on the Variabeauties that ended with Kanon Tachibana's and her whole team's demise. Happy that the Twister's only allied team gone, he praised this as a raging success on his Day 4 announcement and stated he would 'throw a sizzling-hot party' for the Wicked Twisters, leaving Kubo to take on the task of ending them.

At the start of the Day 5 live video, Shiba was disappointed that the team survived but was elated to hear that Neku Sakuraba had joined the Game. He then used the Noise to create fake versions of Ayano, Fuya, Motoi and Kanon in his efforts to hurt the morale of the Twisters.

On the final day, the players are tasked with defeating him which they do, although Rindo discovers Kubo is behind it all and is forced to Replay. He has to spend a lot of his powers trying to convince Shiba he is being used by Kubo, having brought Hishima to persuade the game master to postpone their match in order to confront Kubo and the Soul Pulvis that emerged from Rindo's pin. Despite fending the collective noise with his powerful psychs, Shiba was no match for their overwhelming strength in numbers and met his demise soon after Hishima was erased.

In Rindo's final Replay to save everyone, Hishima and Tsugumi came along with the Wicked Twisters to persuade Shiba to side with them to save Shibuya. After hearing Tsugumi's account of Shinjuku's destruction and how Kubo manipulated him with his lust for power to the point that he pushed even his most trusted allies away, Shiba then received a past vision from Tsugumi of his own demise at the hand of the collective noise in the previous altered timeline. Shiba then eventually agreed to help Rindo and group to save Shibuya after having confirmed the team leader's agreement to resume their match afterwards.

Soon after Shibuya was saved from destruction, Shiba admitted his exhaustion at using his powers to protect the city and knew how weary Rindo and his group are after having fought against the Phoenix Cantus, which was no easy feat. Unable to feel himself up to continuing the Game and finding that the Wicked Twisters winning by default would be distasteful for him since they technically defeated him in a previous timeline, Shiba then proposed that they 'call it a draw' and informed them of how to return to the RG. He also offered Shoka to return to becoming a Reaper since the Shinjuku Reaper's rule states that an ex-reaper will inevitably face erasure at the end of the week, and was willing to give her the rest of the day to decide.

In the ending, Shiba tells Tsugumi about how he plans on rebuilding Shinjuku to atone for his mistakes. Tsugumi, Hishima and Kaei decide to join him in his endeavours, in which Shiba appreciates their company as his relationship with them have begun to mend in their jests.

Etymology

Miyakaze (三谷風) means "three, valley, wind". The "three" may be a reference how Shiba forces the Wicked Twisters to play three Reapers' Game.

Shiiba (椎葉) means beech (specifically Castanopsis) leaf. While it is not in his name, the kun'yomi pronunciation of the kanji for firewood (柴) is shiba. Also his name could also mean “brushwood”

Quotes

• "Greetings, sheeple of Shibuya! Got some red-hot news for ya:" (catchphrase)
• "And with that, I bid you adieu." (catchphrase)
• "Looks like the action is really heating up!"
• "So, who's it gonna be? Are the Deep Rivers Society finally gonna pull themselves out of the gutter? Maybe even knock the Ruinbringers off their throne and take the top spot? It's anyone's Game, folks! Who's gonna prove they've got the brains and brawn to win it all?"
• "Maybe it'll be our dark horse: ... ..."Rindo's Group." ...Heh. Looks like somebody's not afraid of putting themselves out there. Whatever you call yourselves, I wanna hear that name thunder through the 'Buya!"
• "It looks like one team has already polished off today's mission. As for the rest of you... Well, don't leave me cold. Especially not when today's Game is finally heating up! There's only five teams left, and that number's only gettin' smaller."
• "Your positions in the table will be locked by the end of the week. One team will take the prize, one will take the punishment."
• "Oh, and a special shoutout to the "Wicked Twisters." Congrats on changing your name - and on locating the target! Now it's time to show me what you've got, my turbo-charged Twisters!"
• "Show me what you've got! ... Or else."
• "The rest of you might wanna light a fire under your asses."
• "How much potential are we talking here? Enough to spice up our little Game?"
• "Hm... I don't want to get my hopes up, but I trust your instincts. You've got a real sixth sense when it comes to troublemaking."
• "today's turf war is turning out to be a real heated battle, and one team is already blazing a trail to the top... ...the Wicked Twisters. Watching you kids tear it up has lit a fire in my heart. Almost wish I could join you out there. Heh. But the surprises are just beginning! If they keep it up, the Wicked Twisters might just whirl their way into first place!"
• "It's still anybody's Game. So keep that passion burning. Show me what you've got, and keep it hot!"
• "Hope you're revved up to play on the Final Day. Things are heating up fast at Shibuya Hikarie, where the Ruinbringers are facing their first challengers. Will they finally be brought to their knees and forced to relinquish their throne? This is set to be a battle for honor, glory, and—most importantly—enough points to turn the tides of fate."
• "It's still anyone's Game, folks, and I'm burning with anticipation! Be sure to check it out! Or better yet, join in."
• "Let's hear a big round of applause for this week's winners. Why not bask in the warm glow of victory?"
• "We can't award points for winning an unfair fight. And receiving aid from a third party breaks the rules. Although I can't judge whether it was a coordinated effort, rules are rules. I'm afraid I must declare that match null and void."
• "Now then, as for our losers, the Deep Rivers Society. Let's keep this brief. You showed real spark, Fuya. It almost hurts to snuff out a flame like yours. Thanks for heating things up this week. And with that... I bid you adieu."
• "He finally showed himself... I trust we have someone hot on his trail?"
• "I leave it in your hands, Kubo. Remember, this assignment may be your last."
• "Looks like our chilly Shibuya might be heating up soon after all. Why, it might even catch fire."
• "the Game has begun anew! Say goodbye to your points 'cause you're back at square one. Can't wait to see who gets the fire started first and keeps it burning. Although it feels like the top team has already been decided. Go ahead and prove me wrong—if you can, that is."
• "You have proven yourselves worthy, with powers beyond compare. But I wonder...can you handle a little extra heat!? Missions that will bring your brains to a boil, and Noise that'll leave your bodies singed within an inch of your lives. And things'll just keep getting hotter from there."
• "The temperature's gonna keep rising, Players. Will you? After all, you've seen what happens when you fall: you face erasure. So start sizzling, teams, because the Game is underway!"
• "...Well? Did that light a fire under the rest of you slowpokes? If you can't stand the heat, then this isn't the Game for you."
• "The temperature's gonna keep rising. Will you?"
• "We will publicly confirm the results in the Scramble Crossing shortly. I encourage all other Players to come by and watch the proceedings. After all, it isn't every day you see a "legend" come to an end."
• "But I think the time is right... ...to strike while the iron is hot. Preparations are already underway. All that's left to do is light the fuse.
• "Don't worry. Any Players with a fire in their belly will find their way to us."
• "I'm pleased to see this turf war has kindled a fire in your bellies. And although it looks like the Ruinbringers are cooling off today, their loss can be your gain. Don't miss this chance to climb the ranks!"
• "Especially you, Wicked Twisters. Did you lose that spark you had last week? Quit your sulking and see if you can't set my heart ablaze once more."
• "After all, a Game without white-hot passion isn't one worth watching."
• "It's as if all of Shibuya has gone cold. Don't tell me you've all started hibernating? Here's hoping it's just the quiet before the firestorm. If not, then I don't see much of a future for this city. So awaken from your wintry slumber, Players, lest the Ruinbringers win again. It's time to burn the candles of your imaginations at both ends and show me what you're really made of!"
• "It was tragic, really. Our little Game was just heating up... ...when, all of a sudden, the boundary between the UG and the RG just melted away, taking our beloved Shinjuku with it into the aether. We're the only survivors, and none of us are any the wiser as to why such tragedy befell us. I speak on behalf of us all when I say we'd be eternally grateful if you offered us shelter, gracious Game Master."
• "The excitement's already underway on our Final Day. Sounds like a fiery fight has broken out atop the Tokyu Building. Y'know, everyone's got something to play for. Some want to take the top spot, and some just want to leave last place. Can't wait to see the sparks fly when you all clash with the Ruinbringers!"
• "What a curious turn of events. I can't say I envisioned the Wicked Twisters coming out on top. But surely the Ruinbringers won't sit idly by, will they?"
• "Heh... I'm simply burning to see how this ends. This Game isn't over yet, Players, so be sure to keep it hot!"
• "Greetings, sheeple! You must be warmed up after that white-hot fight."
• "The Ruinbringers haven't been raked over the coals like this since the Game began. To think they'd lose all their points on the Final Day... Heheh... This week has been one for the books, indeed."
• "I'm afraid you might want to cool your jets, though. I'm not quite ready to end the fun just yet. If the Ruinbringers don't bring the heat, then they'll be stuck all the way down in last place. And if you lot end up winning, the Game as we know it will be done for good. So I apologize, but today is not going to be your lucky day. Hmph!"
• "Allow me to re-introduce myself: I am your illustrious Game Master... ...the Ruinbringers' leader... The one and only...Shiba Miyakaze."
• "Thanks for passing on all that intel, Shoka. And how! I learned all sorts of juicy details about your leader. Something felt off since last week, but I couldn't tell what. And here you'd been fiddling with the time-space continuum!"
• "Reapers don't simply fizzle out like tiny tealights. If you wish to erase one, you must deliver the final blow."
• "In that case, I'll need you to officially accept your defeat. Sound good, Rindo? I promise I'll make next week's Game the hottest one you've ever seen. I won't force you to acquiesce, of course..."
• "Well, we must declare a winner. And if you won't say it, then allow me: we win."
• " What a pity, amigo. I had such high hopes. The Game won't be the same without you. I know, and it pains me to see you go. But as you know, this Game's full of surprises. Surely you understand. And with that, I bid you adieu."
• "What's this? Don't tell me flames of love have kindled in your heart... For this worthless city?"
• "But it's true. Our move from Shinjuku was a decided downgrade."
• "Hm... I daresay this next Game will be our most exciting one yet. Sparks will fly."
• "Two teams stand before me. Wicked Twisters! Variabeauties! This is your last chance to impress me and save Shibuya from erasure."
• "Heh. I must say, things got pretty heated last week. All those twists kept me on the edge of my seat! You put on quite a show—even if it diverged a bit from my overall vision. I must thank you all for getting me so fired up. ...But now, I'm burning for more. Are you with me?"
• "I want to see Shibuya go out in a blaze of glory, so I'm implementing a spicy new mode for this final week: "Sudden Death"! Players will face off against Reapers in a battle for their lives! Catch me if you can—but don't expect me to go quietly! In fact, I just so happen to have prepared an extra special Noise just for the occasion. Feel free to team up with your fellow Players. But know that my Plague Noise won't be erased without a fight. If you take me down before the week's end, then that's it. You win, and Shibuya is saved. It's a trial by fire. Are you ready?"
• "You can keep lying to yourself about Shoka all you like. But lying to me will not be tolerated. Are we clear? We both know she has no intentions of coming back. Certainly not after being publicly humiliated."
• "Ayano. If you truly believe she's not beyond redemption, prove it. Give her an ultimatum. Make her choose: you or them?"
• "since you Players have already proven that you can handle a little heat, I've decided to raise the temperature a little further."
• "And Shoka? I've prepared something extra spicy for you. But I should warn you: if you aren't careful... ...you're bound to get burned."
• "Glad you agree. I'm going to set this city's soul on fire."
• "yesterday's act is going to be a tough one to follow. Such a heart-wrenching good-bye... Almost enough to make you cry. Almost. I was so moved by your performance, I sent you a little thank-you present. Some very special Noise are on their way to heat up your day. Do be sure to give them a warm welcome."
• "I'm happy to report yesterday was a raging success. Why, you got me all fired up just watching! Especially that tear-jerker of an ending. My forecast shows we're in for another scorcher today, so I'll be throwing a sizzling-hot party. Feel free to bring a friend or two while you're at it. Although I suppose you probably don't have many left."
• "I'm feeling almost frostbitten in the wake of yesterday's party. After all the trouble I went through to get everyone fired up, too. Although it looks like you all enjoyed yourselves anyway. Color me jealous."
• "Wish I could've personally greeted our newcomer. Welcome back, Neku. I've been looking all over for the Player of Legend to help spice up my little Game. I even went to the RG and back to find him! But all I got were these lousy Wicked Twisters. Who in the world would've thought they'd be the last team standing! Hahaha!"
• "A scorching-hot turn of events for sure. And I'm not turning down the heat just yet."
• "Expect some guest appearances I think you'll love. Including the highly anticipated return of a few "old flames.""
• "I see yesterday's gifts reached you safe and sound. Did they bring back any warm memories?"
• "And now, we've reached the penultimate day! Which may prove to be Shibuya's penultimate day as well. But you won't find out what tomorrow brings unless you survive what I have in store for you today. You'll have to go through the fire if you want to save this forsaken city. So be my guest—give it a shot if you think you can handle the heat. Only a matter of time until the city's flame gets snuffed, though."
• "the Final Day is FINAL-ly upon us. Shibuya's Day of Reckoning has come! Just listen to that sweet silence settling in over the city. The quiet before the firestorm, if you will. I'm just burning to get started today! But first, a round of applause for the Wicked Twisters! You've made it through the fire, and the goal is just ahead. Now all that's left is for you to mosey on over here. Try not to get burned on your way. 'Cause once you get here... I'll bring the real heat."
• "Well, look who it is: my favorite sheeple. I moved all my things here. Thought I could use the extra space. How kind of you to pay me a housewarming visit. I do hope you find it to your liking. Come in, sit down! Make yourselves comfortable! Enjoy it while you can."
• "You really surprised me, I must say. The Game had grown so boring 'til you came and fired things up. You beat the unbeatable Ruinbringers, recruited one of my own Reapers, enlisted the aid of the one-and-only Neku, and made it all the way here in hopes of defeating me, like moths to a flame. Is that right? Then I'm sorry to disappoint you. You can struggle all you want, but there's no happy ending awaiting you."
• "All that matters is that you're here now. I've been burning to finally meet you, Neku. The most famous Player in all of Shibuya is within my reach at last. If I can snuff you out here and now, there'll be no one left who can stop me. I can pass judgment on Shibuya without any impediment! I scoured the city for you, y'know. Even tried to lure you in from the RG with those silly pins. Yes. Ironic, seeing as he was hiding under my nose this whole time, but my efforts weren't completely wasted: I managed to snag you all instead. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but you weren't without your own merits."
• "As thanks for getting me so fired up... ...I'll make your immolation an immaculate one."
• "How could this happen...? All my plans... ...up in flames... But I was the chosen one! How could I lose to the likes of you!?" (defeated)
• "Let's back up a bit. You fought me and won? You expect me to believe that? Hmph... As if I could be so incompetent..."
• "... I'd say our little conversation has burned out, wouldn't you agree? Even if you're telling the truth, then all I have to do is change the future a bit. What Kubo does is of no concern to me. All that matters is that I get what I want. And I want to destroy you. Then all of Shibuya along with you."
• "The very thought of losing to you makes my blood boil. So I'll turn the heat up to full blast this time."
• "Heh... Running away, are you? Come back when you're ready to bring the heat!"
• "Hishima? And to what do I owe the pleasure, old friend?"
• "Are you here to enlighten me, or just get me hot under the collar?"
• "I could be amenable to those terms. Very well. We'll put this little Game on pause for the time being. But the clock is ticking. And once time runs out, playtime will resume."
• "Tsugumi? And you. Quite the odd couple. Not to mention the motley crew standing behind you."
• "...What a pleasant surprise. In any case, the Game is still afoot. I'd appreciate it if you stayed out of my way."
• "Never thought I'd see the day when you'd be offering me advice. But go on. Enlighten me. What have I missed? Who had the audacity to revise the rules to my Game without my permission?"
• "Hang on. How do you know about all that? And, moreover, why is it that I can't remember?"
• "So you're saying I was some sort of puppet, made to dance by this charlatan?"
• "Well, can you blame me? You kept showing me those depressing visions. I couldn't let myself get distracted by them."
• "Then it's time for a pestilent resurgence! The Plague. It eats through planar boundaries. That Noise will be nothing. Besides, that abhorrent Angel was kind enough to bless me with these powers. Shouldn't let 'em burn a hole in my pocket."
• "But if we are to stand a chance, we'll need to turn the heat up higher than ever before. Hishima, Tsugumi—lend me a hand. I need you to rouse the citizens of Shibuya from their stupor. Light them up, and set their souls ablaze! It's funny... I haven't felt a fever like this in years. Now let's get out there and burn this Game to the ground."
• "Ah, yes. We still haven't declared a winner. ... Hmph. I must say, I was heated for our final showdown. And I can only speak for myself here, but I'm not fit to fight at this point. I'm all burnt out. Technically speaking, you have beaten me once before, but there isn't much sizzle in a victory by default. Heh. In case you didn't hear me the first time, I'm all burnt out. Let's just call it a draw. ...This time. I hadn't given much thought to what to do in this situation, but I suppose that means it's Game Over. In other words, we're done here, everyone."
• "She couldn't even if she wanted to. It's one of our rules back in Shinjuku. Once you're stripped of your title as a Reaper, you're out for good. So you wait—and when the Game finally reaches its conclusion, you face erasure."
• "No, I'm going back. Because it burns me up getting played like that. I can't let that be my legacy. It's my fault Shinjuku's in ruins. I ought to be the one who starts rebuilding it. ... I chose to bring about Shinjuku's destruction. It's only fair that I then take responsibility for the decision I made. And, to that end... I suppose I also owe a few folks an apology."
• "...No one knows quite how to snuff out my flame like you, old friend. Care to stomp on my embers, too, while you're at it?"

Another Day

• "Heheheh... Greetings, sheeple of Shibuya! I'll be the one to decide if you're worthy of VIP seats... ...or if you deserve to be left out in the cold. On your marks... Get set... GO!!!"
• "Heheh. Well done. Here. These are your VIP passes. Truly, no one is more worthy of endless refreshments than you."

Battle Quotes

• "Long have I awaited this moment. The mere thought of crushing you has got me all fired up!" (beginning of fight)
• "Have you enjoyed yourselves? If so, you'll be pleased to know the real fun is about to begin! I'll be sure to make your final moments truly heartwarming... You're going down in flames!" (after fakeout ends)
• "Say your goodbyes, Wicked Twisters! The time has come to snuff you out once and for all!" (using OHKO meteor attack)
• "Shall we begin?"
• "That's enough for now."
• "Keep your eyes on me!"
• "Time to turn up the heat!"
• "I've got you now!"
• "Is that all you've got?"
• "Let's start over."
• "Oh, so close!"
• "Color me unimpressed."
• "Where are you aiming?"
• "Crumble!"
• "A gift, from me to you!"
• "How about an encore!"
• "The action's heating up!"
• "No... this can't be!" (defeated)

Trivia

• His theme song could be considered to be Unpainted due to it playing during his boss fights.
• Shiba has a tendency to use euphemisms for heat.
• In the manga, it is mentioned one of Shiba's favorite foods is plum paste.
• Shiba using "sheeple" only occurs in the English version of the game. In the Japanese version, he simply calls them the citizens of Shibuya.
  • It is noteworthy that "sheeple" does appear in the Japanese reveal trailer and in merchandise originally exclusive to Japan.
• Before being selected to play Rindo, Paul Castro Jr. auditioned for Shiba; Castro said his audition was "terrible".