It's-a-him! It's been a long time since his last adventure, but MARIO's back for a clash in the Key of Fate tournament! Having fled underneath Mt. Corona after the invasion of the Shroobs, Mario has been taking it easy in the calm and snowy Sherborough Town. However, it's time to get back into action! Armed to M with his classic arsenal and plenty of familiar tunes based on his new home, he's sure to stay 1-up on the competition!

His source list includes...

• Rips related to Mario & associated fanworks.

• Rips of the UNDERTALE & MOTHER series & associated fanworks.

• Rips of music arranged, sampled, or composed by LucasPucas & Toby Fox.

Appears in...

[UNDERTOAD | 01/19]

[Super Mario Bros. | 09/85]

Writing by MegaDeku. 

The gang-STAR with a dream, GIORNO GIOVANNA joins the clash! With a strong resolve resonating within him, this gangster from Italy knows his dream is just, and he’s not stopping at anything to attain it! With the powers of nature and Team Bucciarati on his side, this primo mafioso is more than ready to take on any challenger that dares defy him; victory has been his from the very beginning.

His source list includes...

• Rips of songs from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure & associated fanworks.

• Rips of songs from artists referenced in Golden Wind.

• Rips of Shonen Jump media.

• Rips of gangsta or mafia related media.

Appears in...

[JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Vento Aureo | 11/95]

[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R | 9/22]

Writing by itsybitsycherry.

Student by day, dashing, heart-stealing Phantom Thief by night, Ren Amamiya A.K.A. JOKER joins the clash! This fearless vigilante leader appears right before your eyes. With his gun and knife, multitude of masks, and the Phantom Thieves of Hearts by his side, he’ll unmask the truth behind the mysterious tournament, one calling card at a time! and all before the coffee and curry get cold...

His source list includes...

• Rips of the Persona series, ATLUS properties, & associated artists.

• Rips related to Thieves and Heists.

• Rips related to Cafes / Songs from artists in the Japanese Jazz genre.

Appears in...

[Persona 5 | 09/16]

[Persona 5 Strikers | 02/20]

Writing by FilthyFred.

Speeding in from the Bad Future of the year 21XX, here comes METAL OVERLOAD! Consisting of the Maverick Hunter ZERO and the Ultimate Badnik METAL SONIC, the sources this fast and furious duo brings are more than enough to make any Maverick or Freedom Fighter make a run for their money. With endless determination in their favor, not even death itself can stop them in their path to victory, and they won’t hesitate — if an enemy appears in their way, they’ll destroy it.

Their source list includes...

• Rips of the Sonic & Mega Man series.

• Rips of Sonic the Hedgehog &       Mega Man fanworks.

• Rips of Mega Man musical references & Sonic Team associated collaborators.

Appears in...

[Sonic CD | 09/93]

[Mega Man X | 03/94]

Writing by itsybitsycherry.

Dropping in from another dimension, Y0ND3R joins the clash! Ready to party like no tomorrow and packing the playlist for a perfect party, anyone who dares challenge him and his beats better be prepared for when he drops into the battlefield; the victory royale is all but his. Put your headphones on and lose yourself to the groovy beats he’s bringing with him — the party’s just getting started.

His source list includes...

• Rips of Fortnite, Epic Games properties & Battle Royales.

• Rips in the genres of Electro House, Progressive House, and French Touch.

• Rips of songs from Masked & Virtual artists.

Appears in...

[Fortnite: Season X | 08/19]

[Fortnite: Chapter 3 | 12/21]

Writing by itsybitsycherry.

Peep the date, it's just about time for a serious throwback, because everyone's favorite beloved ...and beloathed classic internet amphibians, FLIPNOTE FROG and CRAZY FROG are joining the clash as FROG FIGHTERS! This unlikely duo of most annoying thing on earth and helpful drawing mascot are taking you for a chaotic trip down memory lane! 

Their source list includes...

• Rips referencing classic YouTube (~2012) & Flipnote Hatena.

• Rips featuring Ringtones, Frogs, and Classic animal-based Memes.

• Rips that feature Nintendo system themes & DSi exclusive software.

• Rips of songs in the Eurodance genre.

Appears in...

[Crazy Frog Racer | 11/05]

[Flipnote Studio | 08/09]

Writing by FilthyFred.

Straight outta Big Shell, the cyber-ninja mercenary, RAIDEN infiltrates the clash! While this rookie mercenary might not have infinite ammo and the art of the cardboard box at his disposal, Jack here has trained in over 300 VR Missions, so there's no mission that'll leave him unprepared! With a bit of help from his Codec and guidance from one Solid Sna--I mean... Iroquois Pliskin, this soldier of the digital age might just sneak the victory past his opponents!

His source list includes...

• Rips of the Metal Gear series & KONAMI properties.

• Rips of games Hideo Kojima helped develop.

• Rips related to Ninjas & Spies.

• Rips related to Military Warfare and American Patriotism.

Appears in...

[Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty | 11/01]

[Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance | 02/13]

Writing by FilthyFred.

The high-flying alien invader, LUM joins the clash! From a game of tag to the hearts and minds of Future Funk listeners all around the globe, this extraterrestrial princess of the planet Oniboshi has been in a lot of places over the years, whether it's zapping her unfaithful Darling with her famous electric blasts, witnessing the world's end in a dream atop a turtle's back, or even storming the Key of Fate Tournament with a set of sources that cross the barriers of time itself, Lum is sure to shock the block and shine bright like a star! 

Her source list includes...

• Rips of Urusei Yatsura / Rumic World & associated artists.

• Rips related to/in the genres of        City Pop & Future Funk.

• Rips of 1980s anime.

Appears in...

[うる星やつら / Urusei Yatsura | 09/78]

[Urusei Yatsura: All-Stars | 10/22]

Writing by FilthyFred & itsybitsycherry.

From the foggy depths of the Lost Woods, here comes the SKULL KID and his fairy, TAEL! Having taken the Majora’s Mask into his possession once more, this prankster’s crashing into the Key of Fate Tournament, and carrying a wrathful set of sources to boot! With the powers of dark magic and endless mischief by his side (as well as a stolen invite…), there’s no stopping SKULL KID’s fury — a terrible fate awaits all who try to stand in his path. 

His source list includes...

• Rips featuring the Legend of Zelda series.

• Rips of Creepypasta media, creepy moments in non-horror media, or related to Conspiracies.

• Rips related to Gaming Urban Legends & Internet Horror.

• Rips related to masks and the moon.

Appears in...

[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | 04/00]

[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition | 05/18]

Writing by itsybitsycherry.

The funkiest bounty hunter and racer there is, AFRO FALCON brings the funk! He’s bringing with him a wide variety of groovy disco tracks and fast-paced racing beats, and he’s ready to show everyone just how funky his moves are! Be it the dance floor or the race track, his groove and racing prowess are simply unmatched — after all, just look at that afro! (How does he hide it under that helmet, anyways…?) 

His source list includes...

• Rips of the F-ZERO series & other forgotten or historically neglected Nintendo IP.

• Rips of artists in the Funk & Disco genres.

• Rips related to Racing.

• Rips of songs by Moe Shop.

Appears in...

[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | 11/14]

[F-ZERO | 11/90]

Writing by itsybitsycherry.

The path to #1 is a long, hard road, but the Crownless King, TRAVIS TOUCHDOWN is more than ready to hack & slash his way through the competition in the Key of Fate Tournament! With his trusty Blood Berry at his hip, some killer wrestling moves, and a versatile set of sources, It'll take a tiger's will to bring Travis down from his ascent to the top of the leaderboard, in no time at all, He’ll be ripper #1!

His source list includes...

• Rips of the No More Heroes series, other Action/Hack & Slash titles, and games Suda51 helped develop.

• Rips related to Wrestling, Mecha Anime, & Magical Girls.

• Rips from the Hotline Miami series.

• Rips of artists in the Skate Punk genre, or associated with Skateboarder culture.

Appears in...

[No More Heroes | 12/07]

[No More Heroes III | 08/21]

Writing by FilthyFred.

Watch it, bub, There's an animal on the loose! WOLVERINE carves his way into the Clash! The terror of the X-Men has gone by many names over the years, Weapon X, Logan, and even the Black Dragon. Armed to the teeth with an inhuman healing factor, claws sharp enough to cut with looks alone and sources repping his storied history in both comics and fighting games, Logan is sure to leave a mark on the competition! 

His source list includes...

• Rips of '90s Capcom games & songs from the Capcom VS. series.

• Rips of '90s Fighting Game series & 2D Beat-Em-Ups.

• Rips of Marvel media & Superhero television.

Appears in...

[Marvel VS. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes | 02/00]

[The Incredible Hulk | 11/74]

[Fortnite: Nexus War | 08/20]

Emerging from the mysterious floating island, CURLY BRACE arrives to the clash! This outspoken android and protector of Mimiga has begun a new story, and she isn't gonna lose to anyone! After all, she's heavily armed with not just trusty weapons & tools like the Polar Star and Booster v2.0 she uses to protect her friends, but also a cavalcade of tunes repping both indie game history and chiptune alike! When you battle with Curly, one thing's certain. She won't stop 'til the mission's complete! 

Her source list includes...

• Rips of Cave Story & other Indie Platformers.

• Rips of games in the Metroidvania genre.

• Rips of games published by Nicalis and Studio Pixel, & indie games released in or before 2010.

• Rips of original Chiptune, Tracker, or Keygen compositions.

Appears in...

[Cave Story / Dōkutsu Monogatari / 洞窟物語 | 12/04]

[SiIvaGunner: King For Another Day | 11/19]

Writing by FilthyFred.

Rupurudu! The wanderer of dreams Klonoa and the protector of the dream worlds NiGHTS join the clash as the Dream Travelers! Awakening in the Collective version of NiGHTS' world with the fated Wind Ring in hand, Klonoa was quick to make an ally of NiGHTS as they work together to stop any evil that comes their way. Bringing with them vast expertise from their many adventures (and some of their friends from SEGA and NAMCO), they'll be sure to put the competition to rest!

Their source list includes...

• Rips of SEGA original IP.

• Rips of Bandai Namco media.

• Rips related to sleep, dreams, and nightmares.

• Rips of artists in the Bedroom Pop genre.

Appears in...

[NiGHTS: Into Dreams... | 07/96]

[Klonoa: Door to Phantomile | 12/97]

Writing by PsyAlola.

Time to stop the clock and really mess up the food chain! Hailing from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Chief Maid SAKUYA IZAYOI has joined the clash - but don't be fooled by her spacey demeanor! This human outsider to the magical world of Gensokyo doesn't take well to fools that would interrupt her mistress' peace. With abilities that cut through the fabric of time with a sharp edge, as well as a set of the best songs both bullet hells and Nico Nico Douga can offer, she's not one to be trifled with! This is Sakuya's World, now!

Her source list includes...

• Rips of the Touhou series.

• Rips of Bullet Hell / Shoot-Em-Ups.

• Rips associated with Nico Nico Douga culture.

• Rips related to Knives and Maids.

Appears in...

[東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil | 08/02]

[Touhou: Luna Nights | 02/19]

Writing by CS9.

Are you ready? Here we go! From the Pop'n World, the rabbit and cat duo Mimi and Nyami join the clash! These two perfectly in-sync partners bring all the high energy and jamming tunes you would expect from rhythm games! It was fate that they met, and no matter what fate has planned next, they'll soar above their competition to climb the stairs of dream! With so much history with music, they won't settle for anything less than a Perfect!

Their source list includes...

• Rips of songs from Rhythm Games.

• Rips of songs from BEMANI artists & musicians with notable Rhythm Game appearances.

• Rips related to Idols and artists in the J-Core genre.

• Rips of songs by PUFFY (Puffy AmiYumi)

Appears in...

[Pop ‘n Music | 09/98]

[Pop ‘n Music UniLab | 09/22]

Writing by parsee ft. PsyAlola