Ippeita Tsukikage is a recurring character encountered within arcade battlegrounds where the protagonist engages in competitive play. He serves as both rival and companion, directly challenging the protagonist's high scores and gaming dominance. Ippeita faces off in score-based rivalries, his appearances intensifying the gameplay challenges confronting the protagonist.

He operates within a narrative where rivals introduce complications to arcade games, including fantastical new mechanics and heightened difficulty levels. These challenges, instigated by rivals like Ippeita, compel the protagonist to develop and deploy specialized gaming techniques. Ippeita's interactions follow this established pattern, placing him within the rotating cast of competitors who drive the protagonist to refine skills and utilize signature moves during confrontations. His role remains exclusively within this core arcade rivalry framework.