An All-Rounder (万能手, Ōru Raundā Lit. Universal User ?) is a Border agent who excels in the use of both Attacker and Gunner Triggers.
Specifics
The All-Rounder position is one of the 9 official positions available to Border agents, one of the 7 directly involved in combat, and one of the 3 a C-rank trainee cannot work towards due to needing two different types of triggers. All-Rounders must have at least 6,000 solo points with both an Attacker and a Gunner Trigger.[1] A combatant that uses different types of Triggers, such as an Attacker who uses Sniper Triggers, is not considered an All-Rounder.[2]
Prominent sub-classes are Close-Range and Middle-Range All-Rounders, depending on the All-Rounder's preferred fighting style and weapons.[3] An All-Rounder who reaches the 6,000 point mark with at least one Attacker, one Gunner, and one Sniper Trigger earns the title of Perfect All-Rounder (完璧 万能手, Pāfekuto Ōru Raundā Lit. Perfect Universal User ?).[4]
Overview
All-Rounders are renowned for their versatility and reliable fighting style. They can fight at multiple ranges, peppering the enemy with bullets from a safe distance or breaking their defenses with Attacker Triggers at close quarters, without any glaring weaknesses to speak of. Their flexibility, however, comes with a great deal of responsibility, and an All-Rounder is required to possess an outstanding eye for tactics and a cool head in battle, making it a position reserved for distinguished agents.[3]
List of All-Rounders
Currently, there are 15 known All-Rounders in Border, corresponding to those who participate in Rank Wars. Out of them, only 3 utilize Gunner Triggers as Shooters.[5][6][7] Reiji Kizaki is the only Perfect All-Rounder in Border.[4] Tetsuji Arafune, who has reached Master Class with both an Attacker and a Sniper Trigger, is striving to become the second.[4] Tsukihiko Amō was an All-Rounder prior to obtaining a Black Trigger[8], as was Tadaomi Kanda prior to him leaving Border to focus on college admissions.[9]
The following All-Rounders are listed by their squad's ranking at the end of the most recent season of rank wars, with the exception of Reiji and Kyōsuke Karasuma, who do not belong to a ranked squad.
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Ryō Utagawa Kazama Squad Shooter
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Ryūji Saeki Kusakabe SquadMiddle-Range |
Jun Arashiyama Arashiyama SquadMiddle-Range 2nd[10] |
Ai Kitora Arashiyama Squad Close-Range | |||
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| Mitsuru Tokieda Arashiyama Squad Middle-Range |
Shūji Miwa Miwa SquadClose-Range 3rd[10] |
Reiji Kizaki Tamakoma FirstPerfect 1st[10] |
Kyōsuke Karasuma Tamakoma First Middle-Range | |||
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Yukari Obishima Yuba Squad Shooter
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Yōko Katori Katori Squad Close-Range |
Kuniharu Kakizaki Kakizaki Squad Middle-Range |
Fumika Teruya Kakizaki Squad Middle-Range | |||
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| Takahiro Ebina Ebina Squad Middle-Range |
Satoru Hayakawa Hayakawa Squad Shooter
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Hidetaka Kitazoe Yoshizato Squad Middle-Range | ||||
Trivia
- Due to the average skill level of Border agents increasing, some have advanced the suggestion that the All-Rounder threshold be raised to 8,000 points.[1]
- All-Rounders are the only combat-oriented position not to have a dedicated class of Triggers, with the possible exception of Spotters.
- In the databook, Reiji is listed as a Perfect All-Rounder instead of simply an All-Rounder,[11] possibly suggesting that it is an independent position.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: How is an All-Rounder defined?
A: An All-Rounder is ‘an agent who has earned more than 6,000 solo points in both Attacker and Gunner Triggers respectively’. Right now Border’s overall level is on the rise and there are those who say it should be raised to above 8,000.
Source: Question Corner 11, Volume 18 - ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Can All-Rounders snipe?
A: Fundamentally, no. All-Rounders generally fight in melee to mid-range. Only Reiji-san is a perfect All-Rounder who can also snipe.
Source: Question Corner 6, Volume 8 - ↑ 3.0 3.1 World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 211)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 11 Chapter 95 (p. 4) and Episode 44.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 52-53)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 119)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 189)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 36)
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Vol. 23 Chapter 199 (p. 9).
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: I would like to know the rankings of the Gunners and Shooters like we do with the Attackers and Snipers.
A: From what I remember, The top 3 Shooters, from the top, are Ninomiya, Izumi, and Kako. Top 3 Gunners are Kazuma, Yuba, and Katagiri Top 3 All-Rounders are Reiji, Arashiyama, and Miwa.
Source: Volume 25, Question Corner 22 - ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 90)