Fight as Kaede (before awakening):
Highlight Kaede at the character selection screen, then press X(14). As soon as you hear his voice to confirm correct code entry, press A or Y to select him. Note: In the Japanese version, highlight Kaede at the character selection screen, then quickly press X(9), B, X. As soon as you hear his voice, press A or Y.

Fight as Kohryu:
Highlight Yuki at the character selection screen, then press X(19). As soon as you hear his voice to confirm correct code entry, press A or Y to select him. Hint: In the Japanese version, highlight Kaede at the character selection screen, then quickly press X(10), B(5), X(4). As soon as you hear his voice, press A or Y.

Fight as Kotetsu (Shigen's daughter):
Highlight Shigen at the character selection screen, then press X(17). As soon as you hear her voice to confirm correct code entry, press A or Y to select her. This gives Shigen a special introduction -- you do not actually play as Kotetsu. Note: In the Japanese version, highlight Shingen at the character selection screen, then quickly press X(5), B(10), X(2). As soon as you hear her voice, press A or Y.

Fight as Hagure (Akari's paper doll):
Highlight Akari at the character selection screen, then press X(17), wait one second, then press X again. As soon as you hear her voice to confirm correct code entry, press A or Y to select her. Hagure will change into a clone of its opponent, right down to the sword-type. Note: In the Japanese version of the game, highlight Akari at the character selection screen, quickly press X(8), B(9), then repeatedly press Kick until Akari speaks to confirm correct code entry.

Ex mode:
Select Speed (Blue) at the mode selection screen, then press X(6), Left, B(3), Right, X(4).

Alternate costumes:
Press Y when selecting power, speed, or EX modes.

Portrait gallery:
Successfully complete the game with any fighter to unlock the gallery option at the main menu. Gallery entries for each character will be unlocked after the game is completed as that fighter.

Hanafuda Card mini-game (Japanese version):
Successfully complete story mode under any difficulty setting and any number of continues. A selection for the card game will appear below "Options" at the main menu.