With the appearance of Project X Zone the possibilities for huge character lineups was endless, I doubt there would be a sequel (Hush my mouth there is now a Sequel!!!!) unless you judge this game as a sequel to Namco X Capcom, but nevertheless, the addition of Sega created more mouthwatering prospects but there were still some characters & franchises missing from the lineup which would've suited the game perfectly so here are the top 10 characters needed for this game.
Rules are very strict with this one, I will be grouping each entry by franchise and character so some entries may have more than one character in them, also strictly human or human looking characters so don't expect me to name Sonic the Hedgehog and finally, and this rule is important, NO OTHER GAME COMPANIES!
Were sticking to Sega, Capcom & Namco. I've seen how much speculation Smash Brothers gets before releases, this is not one of those lists, so no Nintendo, no Konami and no Final Fantasy. With that out the way lets begin.
Honorable Mentions
Bionic Commander: Lacks a decent move set.
Nights: Just missed the list.
Other Tales of Characters: I wouldn't want to spoil it for the Vesperia team they're pretty good.
Bayonetta: Too powerful.
Sengoku Basara: As awesome as it sounds, they might break the game.
Ryo Hazuki: Not powerful enough. (Confirmed for Number 2
Phoenix Wright: No. Just no. (Confirmed for Number 2, God Damn it!)
Viewtiful Joe: Art Design doesn't work with the game.
Updated 09/12/15 with Information on who's appearing in Project X Zone 2, also this post will continue to update with new information as and when they come
10. Wonder Momo
Classic arcade heroine Momo made an appearance in Namco X Capcom, and would be well suited as a single unit character in Project X Zone, especially with the amount of fanservice characters around, and if you think that's too obscure remember that a Yumeria character made it into the roster.
9. Powerstone
The Powerstone cast have a very diverse range of abilities and with the likes of Edward Falcon & Rouge as a Pair Unit, we've got a decent package as well. It also helps that the Powerstone universe also has good levels.
8. Final Fight
You could argue that there are too many martial art pairs in this game but if they were willing to stop adding Street Fighter characters for a second then Final Fight makes for a great alternative, you have a pair unit in Guy & Cody, with a single unit in Hagger, failing that Hagger fits nicely with another Capcom character.
7. Breath of Fire
Fantasy characters fit just as well and reoccurring protagonists Ryu & Nina would fit nicely in the cast, as to which version, that will be left up to designers but Capcom couldn't do any harm in putting them in.
6. Jin Saotome
The Cyberbots protagonists machine Blodia is already in this game under Devilotte's control so why not add him as a solo unit or part of another team, better yet he could try and work with Devilotte.
5. Joe Musashi
Ninjas didn't get much coverage in this game, with Kogoro Tenzai filling in for the whole Ninja role in the game so a couple of others wouldn't hurt, Mr Shinobi himself, is a great solo unit choice or could easily fit with number four.
(A Character from Shinobi has been confirmed for Number 2)
4. Strider Hiryu
The other ninja Strider is making a comeback and would do his reputation good to see him in a high profile crossover, again as either a solo unit or part of a pair.
(Strider confirmed for Number 2)
3. Golden Axe
Between this one and one other franchise, Sega missed two major tricks as both of these have great characters and great levels, and even great enemies to fight. Gilius Thunderhead & Tyris Flare would certainly be welcome to this game along with Death Adder as a boss.
2. Soul Edge
They appeared in Namco X Capcom and were suspiciously missing from this game, Mitsurugi & Taki wouldn't need much explanation to return and the likes of Sophitia & Yoshimitsu are nice considerations as well. Voldo, Cervantes & Nightmare would make great enemy units.
(Natsu from Soul Calibur V has been confirmed for Number 2 but no other Soul Characters have been confirmed at this time)
1. Skies of Arcadia
But top of the tree is Skies of Arcadia, with the three main characters absolutely perfect for a pair unit & single unit, along with a great move range to exploit and equally powerful villain for an enemy unit and one of the best level designs from a Sega franchise, Sega were mad not to use Vyse, Aika & Fina, especially when Vyse was gaining momentum from two guest appearances in Valkyria Chronicles & Sega Allstars Racing Transformed. If a sequel was made then Skies of Arcadia needs to be in it before any other franchise.
Notes: Fire Emblem's Chrom & Lucina are confirmed for Number 2
