Solid Snake

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Kept you waiting, huh? Solid Snake makes his miraculous return to the field of battle! He seems to have snatched a stylish outfit on his way here, and it’s a look only he could pull off. His weapons are also fully-loaded this time around! Get out there and show them what you’re made of, Snake! No regrets!

  • Sources
  • Rips from any franchise Hideo Kojima has worked on
  • Box-related rips
  • Examples
  • Metal Gear series, Silent Hill series, Castlevania series
  • Snatcher, Zone of the Enders, Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand
  • BOXBOY! series, Squeeze Box by The Who, Heart‑Shaped Box by Nirvana
 Illustration: Galacksy (@GaIacksy) ft. linkandorf and SmokyThrill77

ZUN

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With his imperishable love for alcohol, and his influences on his sleeve (along with the rest of his shirt), ZUN is ready to re-enter the tournament! He’s the embodiment of bullet heck with music that spans across the entire bullet hell genre. Anybody who crosses his path better be prepared for a carousel of agony!

  • Sources
  • Rips featuring songs composed by ZUN
  • Rips featuring music related to the Touhou franchise (including fan projects)
  • Rips featuring music from games in the bullet hell genre
  • Rips related to alcohol
  • Examples
  • Beloved Tomboyish Daughter, Lunatic Eyes ~ Invisible Full Moon
  • Hate not the Wind, Spring Blossoms, Far‑East El Dorado
  • DonPachi, Ikaruga, ESCHATOS, Radiant Silvergun
  • U Was At The Club (Bottoms Up), Tipsy, songs by Alestorm, VA‑11 Hall‑A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Illustration: Coach (@CoachArt_) ft. Lenox (@Lenoxmst)

Quote

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Huzzah! Quote is here, and he’s ready for this new adventure to begin! He may be silent, but his trusty Polar Star sure isn’t. Armed with that and music from classic indie platformers, nothing is going to stop him from claiming his rightful place as the king of indie games!

  • Sources
  • Rips featuring music from games developed by Studio Pixel
  • Rips related to franchises published by Nicalis
  • Rips featuring music from classic indie platformers (2010 or earlier)
  • Examples
  • Cave Story, Ikachan, Kero Blaster
  • VVVVVV, The Binding of Isaac series
  • Super Meat Boy, Spelunky, Braid, Within a Deep Forest, An Untitled Story
Illustration: Dead Line (@DeddoRain)

Adam Levine

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Invite received from on high, Adam Levine aims for the lead! Actually, at first, he wanted to be one of the judges for the tournament, but after he failed the interview by disapproving every contestant, we had to deny him such a position. Nonetheless, with his stubborn attitude and his Jagger-esque moves, he certainly isn’t messing around in, what he wishes was his, tournament.

  • Sources
  • Rips related to Maroon 5 or to current/former members of Maroon 5
  • Rips featuring 90s alternative rock music
  • Examples
  • Songs by Square (James Valentine’s old band), Phantom Planet (Sam Farrar’s old band)
  • 90s songs by Pearl Jam, The Cardigans, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer
 Illustration: Alexander A. McDonald (@ColorFairie) and thefluffyslipper (@fluffySlipper1)

Mr. Bean

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Mr. Bean bumbles his way into the tournament! Representing British comedy and beans, you’ll have no words for the things this man can accomplish!

NOTE: It turns out that Mr. Bean entered himself into the competition without anyone’s knowledge or express permission, and furthermore, he has been grievously injured, and thus will not actually be participating. Please accept our humble apologies.

  • Sources
  • Music from media starring Rowan Atkinson
  • Music associated with British comedy
  • Music associated with Green de la Bean
  • Examples
  • Mr. Bean, the Johnny English films, Rat Race
  • Monty Python, Wallace and Gromit
  • U Guessed It, No Words
Illustration: LarryInc64 (@LarryInc64)

※ Bonus characters will not participate in the tournament, but will be able to receive arrangements.

Daft Punk ft. Pharrell

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Like the legend of the phoenix, Daft Punk and Pharrell have risen up to the challenge! Thomas and Guy-Manuel have gotten some new gear, and they invited Skateboard P himself to help them out with the fight. With music of their own as well as from their friends at Ed Banger Records, they plan to win the tournament as swiftly as a gust of wind!

  • Sources
  • Rips featuring music by Daft Punk
  • Rips featuring music by Pharrell Williams or N.E.R.D., or music that includes him as a feature
  • Rips featuring vocoded vocals
  • Rips related to the Despicable Me franchise
  • Rips featuring music by artists signed to Ed Banger Records and other songs in the French Touch genre
  • Examples
  • Get Lucky, Lose Yourself to Dance, Gust of Wind
  • Harder Better Faster Stronger, Robot Rock, One More Time
  • Happy, Frontin’, It Girl
  • Baby I’m Yours, Waters of Nazareth, Music Sounds Better with You
Individual portraits: Thomas Bangalter • Guy‑Manuel de Homem‑Christo • Pharrell WilliamsIllustration: ackrostation (@ackrostation)