I didn't try. But I think and wish it is impossible.
Oosaka said he didn't try.
If you are standing when it goes cutscean, Ivy's CE is guaranteed. It is same as low attack.
No. It is same as Ivy's CE. Astaroth grabs opponent's head in his CE, not crouching opponent.
I don't...
not all.
See http://www14.atwiki.jp/soulcalibur_v/pages/17.html
Although you cannot understand Japanese, you will see the commands.
Yes. My friend tested many times.
Not only Ivy's CE but also all CE seems to be guaranteed after GI, because GI cannot stop CE.
Yes. I tested whether can I cancel step/QM or not.
If input 6G while stepping, duration seems to be reduced (like TEKKEN 441441441441... step)
I think this specification may be changed.