Pitbull and the Aliens

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Mr. Worldwide is back, and this time, he’s got dancers to back him up! YEEEEOOOOO! Pitbull, Popoy, and Marcianito have overcome both controversy and heartbreak in order to make their return to this tournament, and they hope that their newfound alliance will bring the adoring masses the Hispanic flavor they don’t know they need. There will be two li’l aliens and Mr. 305 checking in for this remix. Dale!

  • Sources
  • Rips featuring songs by Pitbull (or songs he features on)
  • Rips featuring songs by El Chombo or Antonio Ríos
  • Rips featuring cumbia, reggaeton, or 2000s Latin pop music
  • Examples
  • DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love, Feel This Moment
  • Dame tu Cosita, Nunca me Faltes, Chaccaron Maccaron, Yo me Estoy Enamorando
  • Livin’ la Vida Loca, El Sonidito, Hips Don’t Lie
Individual portraits: Pitbull • Popoy • MarcianitoIllustration: SHF1 (@ElJosephMuente), mitsooru (@mitsooru), Alexander A. McDonald (@ColorFairie)

Thanos

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With the newfound power of Disney behind him, Thanos re-enters the fight! After the previous tournament upset the balance of the universe, this Deviant once again seeks to restore it. Gauntlet on his fist and mouse cap on his head, the Mad Titan is prepared to win the tournament, and, of course, celebrate by going to Disneyland with those sweet half-length lines — there is only a 1 in 14,000,605 chance that he won’t!

  • Sources
  • Rips featuring music from Marvel properties
  • Rips featuring music from the Disney animated canon and theme parks
  • Rips featuring music from Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar movies
  • Rips featuring music from Star Wars
  • Rips featuring Fireflies by Owl City
  • Examples
  • The Avengers theme, music from the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtracks
  • When You Wish Upon a Star, Hakuna Matata, Let it Go
  • It’s a Small World, Grim Grinning Ghosts
  • Cantina Band, Han Solo and the Princess, Duel of the Fates
Illustration: Alexander A. McDonald (@ColorFairie)

“Weird Al” Yankovic

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After his first-round loss in the last tournament, “Weird Al” Yankovic has returned for seconds! His burning desire for victory has manifested into a stand called 「BEAT IT」, which allows him to use the musical powers of the King of Pop himself in battle — hopefully, he’ll be the king of this tournament, too!

  • Sources
  • Rips featuring songs Weird Al has composed or parodied
  • Rips featuring music by Michael Jackson
  • Examples
  • Eat It, White & Nerdy, Dare to Be Stupid, Albuquerque
  • Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal
  • Music from Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Illustration: 813N (@813N_)

Dr. Piccolo

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Dedicated to his cause, this Namekian medical genius has stepped up to spread his miracle cure across the globe. He won’t stop until he’s brought about the change he wants to see in the world — and as a side effect, his efforts will be bringing the power of anime to the entire tournament audience. Thanks, Doc!

  • Sources
  • Rips related to medical practices
  • Rips featuring Green & Purple by Kritikal
  • Rips featuring music from anything related to Shonen Jump
  • Examples
  • Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Naruto, Yu-Gi-Oh!
  • Dr. Mario, Trauma Center, Surgeon Simulator
Illustration: LarryInc64 (@LarryInc64)

Nico Nico

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Coming all the way from Japan, Nico Nico enters the battle! Don’t get too close to Terebi-chan, as many devious tricks are hidden behind the cute face on its screen. The voice samples it emits are just a small sample of the toolset this little television has prepared for the tournament. With the sounds of Miku, Aniki, and many more, this contestant is ready to win the crown and go MAD with power!

  • Sources
  • Rips featuring sources popular on Nico Nico Douga
  • Rips featuring music from popular late-2000s anime
  • Examples
  • Inmu, Ippon Manzoku, Promise, Dance Robot Dance, Cheetahmen 2
  • IOSYS’ well-known Touhou remixes, e.g. Cirno’s Perfect Math Class or Overdrive
  • Fuwa Fuwa Time, Hare Hare Yukai, Luka Luka★Night Fever
Illustration: 813N (@813N_)