1. Coincidentally, it is possible for Aku to short hop double laser, a popular technique used by Fox McCloud in the Super Smash Brothers series. 2. Aku is one of the few characters to have a signature that functions differently depending on if it's used on the ground or in the air. In his case, his Neutral laser aims downwards in front of him before moving forwards when used on the ground, but fires straight ahead if used in the air. 3. Oddly, Aku is the only character who will stop fast falling once down is unpressed.