How to Become a Master Sushi Striker

It has been said that the best Nintendo is weird Nintendo. This is epitomized by Sushi Striker: Way of the Sushido, a recently released puzzle/Pokemon/fighting game hybrid centered around eating mass quantities of sushi. Over the course of about 20 hours and 150 levels, I fell in love with the absurd, yet surprisingly deep and challenging anime adventure the game took me on. Instead of spending a post singing its many  over-the-top praises, I thought I'd provide tips on maximizing your sushi striking abilities for anyone seeking to start their own sushi revolution.