@Maniacal_cackle, In my experience Kirai counters more lists, especially in a "semi-blind" tournament like this. Vengeance & Incorp (with Terrifying sometimes) are really a strong combination, which your opponent won't be able to dodge or play around, since it's creating a "2 wound difference" on each attack. To add to these Kirai could summon in a range from decent to good models, with a bit of luck even 2 times per turn.
Mainly this is why I consider her crew stronger.
The other things are more nuanced but they add up.
- Jaakuna's Lure with a 7 and the big hazardous bubble she gives
- Seishins making the whole team easy to position
- Datsu Ba's Lantern of Souls are a good counter to Demise abuse lists (looking at you Levi...)
- Lost Love being able to give fast to the Beaters
- Shikome's Severe 6 (with puncture or armor ignore none the less)