First and last run of this category. Hp values seem the same as normal, but enemies move faster making punch kick combos tough to execute. If blocking mechanic that normal mode brought was annoying, this has a additional thing where tougher enemies only get stunned after random amount of punches (2-6 usually, not 2). I'd say Easy mode is the most skill based speedrun category of this game since you can rely on execution the most to get consistent paces. Just like in DD advance.