Definitely doesn't work, by dumb luck I'm perma brd on that, and even battle brd a couple times (nobody gives a *** as long as there's 2 blue notes on their screen). Fought completely in my shades too...nothing.
edit:tired, just got off work and didn't check last post date.
I personally was excited when they dropped.... then I saw -8%crit and it made my heart drop. I was curious are these are any good for Tachi: Shoha? If not I might as well slam the crap out of them now. Any feed back or test results would be appreciated. Thanks Guys =)