Bray

Break the ice. Break the ice now.

This show reiterates why I think Valkyrie is one of the best characters in OCW in the last year. The Anime Prince approves of this show.

Who said they’re being heels? They’re just being best friends!

As the road to the new year approaches, we happen upon OtaKru’s lovely leader Lotus Flojo as she takes note of the card for Ladies Night on her cell phone. Flojo: Let’s see… Dragana, me, Ashley, and… oh God no. A sudden Ace appears! Ace: Hi. Flojo: JESUS!! Ace wraps her arms around Flojo, much to the latter’s discomfort. She eventually rips herself away. Flojo: I take it you’ve seen the match card? What do you think? Ace: You and I! Title match! Title match! Flojo: Yeah… title match. Ace: You get rematch! I get title shot! Flojo: Obviously. [mumbles] Of all the women to be in the match, I get stuck with- Ace: Together, we WIN the Women’s Title! Flojo: ...Actually, Ace… would you like to go over a game plan going into this match? Ace: Oh! Oh! You have plan? Flojo: I do actually… She leans into her. Flojo: [whisper] Let’s work together! Ace: To… Ge… Ther? Flojo: Together! Look, we have a fifty percent chance of OtaKru walking away with the title. Ace: But… I want… the title. Flojo: Fine. Tell you what, if one of us wins the title, we’ll take Nick and Bray and treat ourselves to a game of Smash Bros Ultimate. But remember, it’s elimination. Ace: Oh! Ya! Ya! Flojo: What do you say……. “bestie?” Ace: [gasps] BESTIE! BESTIE! BESTIE! She hugs Flojo again. Ace: CHAMPIONS! CHAMPIONS! Flojo: Yea. Champions… plural. The camera fades as Flojo’s exasperated face comes into view.

Lighten up, Jay.

I admit I have, with great pride.

MANGA, BLURAYS, AND FIGURES are as far as the eye can see in enormous room packed to the brim with posters, coasters, statues, you name it. Out the corner of the camera, The Anime Prince is organizing volumes of manga on a shelf. He turns to the camera, initially startled. Bray: Oh… why hello there. Forgive the mess, just sorting out the collection, is all. He picks up a volume of manga and brings it closer to the camera. The cover shows a young boy holding a sword. Bray: Look at this beaut. Is she not beautiful? She was first published in the first month of 2002 by my dear friend Tite Kubo. Fun fact: I helped him write the fortieth volume. Pick it up on Amazon, you’ll be entrenched. Bray: My name is Bray, Braylin if you wish to be formal, though… “The Anime Prince” is the preferred. And welcome, welcome, WELCOME, to the first chapter... of the Anim...OCW Analysis with the Anime Prince. Ace [off-screen]: unintelligible Bray: Anime Analysis sounds better, I agree. He lays the volume with her sisters. Bray: On this segment, we briefly go over some animes that The Anime Prince has grown to love over the years, and we compare some of its characters to OCW superstars... for better or for worse. But sadly, Bleach is not the franchise we’re discussing today. No, instead we’re going to focus our attention on an extraordinary piece of shōnen material, and no it is not Dragon Ball. [whispers] We’ll get to that beast later. Bray: No, but instead, the material we will be covering today is… He raises a volume to the camera, the terrifying grin on the cover occupying most of it. Bray: Yusei Matsui’s very own… Assassination Classroom! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS9UfmCFn_Y Bray: Premiering in 2015 under the month of January, Assassination Classroom tells the story of a group of a beautiful octopus and his class of misfit junior high schoolers who are tasked with… assassinating the creature. Bray: Don’t let the summary fool you, ningen. This is a heartbreaking tale, full of sacrifice, ambiguous morals, friendship… and KILLING. You should check it out. Bray: Of course, you can't have an amazing anime without amazing characters right? The Anime Prince could go all day comparing his fellow OCW superstars to these beloved characters, but seeing as the Anime Prince doesn't want to be here all day, let's only stick to.... two! Why two? Because nobody likes long promos anymore. Bray: KORO-SENSEI! The badass octopus himself. He's loving, he's caring, he's eccentric, while also deadly, manipulative, prone to anger, and one hundred percent perverted.. Bray: Which is why he's none other than senpai himself, Bingo-17. Why? Because above all else, he's loving and caring. He loves his community, just like... [sobs] Koro-Sensei... loves... his students... Ace reaches into the camera and smacks Bray silly. Bray: Moving on! Another character I feel compelled to compare to is Ms. Irina Jelavic, better known to her class as... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-0OJDGY1aI Bray: PROFESSOR BITCH! She's... a bitch. I could dive deeper into how she grows into a compelling character but... she's just a bitch... just like Austin Lee! Both are bitches, both are compelling in more ways than one... but at the end of the day. They are both... BITCHES! Bray: ...And that's all the time we have for this week! Be sure to check us out next week for more... AnimOCW Analysis. What are we covering next time? ….Well...

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sigh

I would love to know who came out to attack him afterwards.

The following segment was previously recorded. Freaks and geeks alike flood the Cobb Galleria Center. Most covered from head to toe in their favorite anime characters from history. One lone Prince, covered head to toe in My Hero Academia merch, complete a custom wig and shoes, has made his home at the manga stand, eyeing down the latest edition of the MHA and Dragon Ball Super manga, both told entirely in Japanese. Bray: SWEET! I’ve been waiting for this to come out! Has the English been released yet? Worker: The translated version hasn’t been released globally yet, sir. I apologize. Bray: … PERFECT! I’ll take it! He shoves some bills in his face and makes off with the manga, immediately flicking through it page by page. ????: Well look who it is…! Bray looks up from his manga, eyes glowing with red in anger of his reading being disturbed. ????: It’s self-proclaimed Anime Prince, Bray. The camera pans over to reveal Lotus Flojo, who is also festive for the event as she’s currently covered in Persona 5 garb, cosplaying as Hifumi Togo. Standing beside her is Nicholas Bates, who is covered in FLCL gear. Bray: Is… isn’t that Hifumi’s clothes. Flojo: What are you… wait… you play Persona? Bray: The Anime Prince loves Persona! What’s your favorite!? Just as Flojo is about to answer Bray’s question, a wild Bingo appears by plowing over Bray. Both men land on the floor in a heap. Bray: MY MANGA….! What the... Bingo? B17 shushes Bray and puts a finger to his lip. His eyes are wide and sweat is rolling down his face. Nick Bates looks on confused, but still helps both men up. Bray: [whispers] What are you doing here, Bingo? B17 looks Bray up and down: You are not the same, Bray as before, but perhaps that is a good thing. I have just barely escaped the clutches of the dishonourable Thomas Archer and his goons. You must hide me, the both of you! Bates: Um...why don’t you just Bingo Punch all of them? B17: They have anti Bingo Punch force fields, and without my wig, I am powerless to overcome them. Now quick! Bates: Why don’t we kick their legs out of their legs? B17: ARCHER IS THE MASTER OF KICKING THE LEGS OUT OF THE LEGS! HE WILL BE PREPARED FOR THAT! Bray, sensing that people are starting to stare, acts quickly grabs the closest costume he can find. Bates: Great thinking Bray. Those Patty Mayonnaise fuckers won’t recognize him in that outfit. Seconds later, Bingo has become one with a penis costume, showing great pride in his attire. He snaps out of his glory upon seeing Archer’s goons round the corner. Bates: Here goes… Bray: Flojo, take Ace and try to distract them if they get too close. Flojo: I have to take… her??? Nearby, Ace is having a ball, shoving an unhealthy amount of cotton candy into her socket just as the goons are closing in. Reluctantly, Flojo grabs her by the arm and pulls her over towards the group. Goon #1: You two! Have you seen a wigless man running around!? Bray: Depends on what type of wig you’re talking about. There’s weaves, there’s extensions, there’s the Goku wig, there’s the Vegeta wig, there’s whatever our president has on his head, there’s- The second goon darts his eyes towards the penis costume nearby. Goon #2: Hey sir! Immediately, Flojo and Ace slide right in front of him, faking a conversation. Flojo: This series is great! Let me tell you! Ace: ?? Flojo: Err, uh… Blu-Ray… great! [points to the cover] Outlaw Star! Ace: Oh! Ya! Flojo: [shoves the box in the goon’s face] Don’t you think it’s cool! Goon #2: What the-? Get that junk out of my- Flojo: Not sure if you know this, but manga reads from back to front, pretty much the opposite of American books! Goon #2: I don’t give a… actually, I didn’t know that. Flojo: Right? And even the text is… Flojo pauses once she realizes that the text on the back is entirely in Japanese. Flojo: You may not understand at first! After all, the dubbed version is superior to the subbed anyway. As soon as she says this, Ace’s attitude takes a complete 180. Ace: Nani? Flojo: What? The dub is better than the sub. Ace tilts her head, sporting a cheeky grin as she closes in on Flojo. Ace: … Nihonjin wa yūshūdesu! [The Japanese is superior!] Flojo: I beg to differ. Ace: The fuck you just say? Flojo: ...I’m sorry? Ace: You heard me! Flojo: Where… did… your Japanese accent go!? Ace: Tell this man that subbed is superior to dub! Flojo: You’re crazy. Ace: That's not news! Now tell the man. As the girls continue bickering, the goon next to them spots a manga stand and, curiously, goes over to it. Bates: There’s also the Luffy wig, those are awesome! Bray: I know right! It even comes with the hat! There’s also- Goon #1: AGGHHHH! I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! He immediately rushes past the two, grabbing his cohort on the way, who has a bag full of manga as he spills out of the center. Bingo turns to the two and takes a deep breath. B17: Well, that’s a relief. Thank you fine gentlemen. Bray: Anytime Bingo! B17: Anytime? ...In that case, I name you four honorary members of the Bingo Community! Bray and Bates look at each other, like kids who’ve just gotten a taste of Halloween candy, and cheer with glee. Bates: AWESOME!!! Bray: COMMUNITEH!!! B17: Yeah don’t do that. Bray: Kay. Bingo disappears from the premises, leaving Bray and Bates reveling in their glory while the women continue bickering in the distance.

All hail the Lotus

"The Anime Prince" says... You can take your United States of America trunks and shove them up your ass... On principle.

The scene reopens on the portal, where Mugen has managed to obtain a grip on Bray’s hand, though slowing losing his grip. Ace, rampant in fear, steps up to the portal. Ace: You idiot! She grabs onto Bray’s arm as well, doing her best against the multiverse. Ace: Just a… little… more... Right as she says this, she loses her grip on him, briefly bumping into Mugen, which makes him lose his grip. Bray is immediately sucked in, much to Ace’s horror. She leaps into the portal after him, Mugen’s extraordinary speed grabbing her by the foot at the last second to avoid two losses. The struggle is immense, Mugen gaining the upper ground every now and again. After a bit of time, Mugen channels his inner strength and manages to yank Ace out of the portal, which in turn brings Bray out as well, managing to grab him by the foot because he was lost. The two crash on the ground, both dazed. Mugen: Are you all right? Bray struggles to get to his feet. Bray: Uhh… what hit me? He reaches to rub his head, but grabs a handful of soft, long, beautiful blonde locks. Bray: N… Nani!? Ace: Ā... Nani ga okotta no? (Uh… what happened?) She clears her throat. Bray: I… I don’t know. Ace: Watashi no kami wa dō shita no? (What the hell is wrong with my hair!?) Mugen: I understand you……….but why are you speaking in Japanese? Bray: Of course she’s speaking Japanese. Mugen: You… understand her? Bray: Of course, Mugen ol buddy. I mean, where else did we learn the language? America!? The siblings cackle, much to the confusion of Mugen. Ace: HA! You funny man! Bray: Though I must say, “The Anime Prince” wishes he knew how exactly what just happened to him. Mugen: The “Anime Prince?” Bray: That’s the name! By the way, have you heard that Yu Yu Hakasho is getting a new OVA? As Bray rambles on behind him, Mugen takes a second to look back into the portal, upon closer inspection, he sees that the Bray from Tokyo is missing. Mugen: Oh………..yikes………. Bray steps back up to the portal, following Mugen’s gaze towards the missing Tokyo scenario. Bray: What’s that over there? He points to the furthest world, where it seems that Bray, the Bray from before, has been placed inside the portal. Bray: “The Anime Prince” feels offended by that sight. He’s seen everything that he needs to see. Mugen: We should probably get you back to normal. Bray: Didn’t “The Anime Prince” tell you, Mugen? This multiverse is how I want it to be! Right Ace? She stops pulling her hair for a second to nod at the two. Bray: There you have it. Mugen speculates to himself for a moment, studying the newfound behavior of the siblings. Mugen: Once I close the portal, there’s next to no chance that you’ll be able to return to your original self. Bray: Let him die… Mugen: Are you positive? Bray: LET HIM DIE! Ace: BAKA! Mugen shrugs. Mugen: …… Alright then! Mugen steps in front of Bray and closes the portal. Bray: Gone with the Greek Jericho, in with… He spins around and flexes his muscles to Mugen. Bray: “THE ANIME PRINCEUUUAAHH”. Ace yells in Japanese in the background, her new fluency in the language surprisingly top notch already. Bray: Come Kelko. A new journey awaits… The two leave the scene, the camera fading away, along with the remnants of Greek Jericho.

My good sir, one of my JOBS is to watch all movies of every genre, and action is on the top of that list. From Enter the Dragon to Terminator to Total Recall to Kill Bill to Mad Max. I've been wrestling in speedos under my gear since I was 6 years old. I will wear pink, purple, orange, rainbow mango, you name it. Mugen knos da wae az de nomba wan poster boy. Austin Lee is a cunt, but I still love him. Mugen vs Drago made me cry and made me [something else with a "C"]. I would be honored.

[The following contains spoilers from the Rumbleground's event. Viewer discretion is advised.] A day removed from Wrestler’s Unknown Rumbleground’s, the OCW superstars have begun preparing themselves for the upcoming anniversary, high in hopes for the upcoming season. A bootleg DVD copy of the show fizzles into nothing on a television screen. Ace retrieves the DVD and stores it back into its jewel case. Ace: Huh… I really went out like that, huh? Bray: … She takes a glance at the trophy that he towers over and the medal that he now sports, reading “Best In The World”. Ace: Cool medal, bro. Congrats! You did great out there! Bray: ... He stares at the trophy and pushes it over. Shockingly, it doesn’t break. Ace: Um, you see that women’s battle royale out there? I sure got my clock cleaned didn’t I? Ace chuckles nervously, but Bray remains unamused. She tosses him his bag, which he just lets smack him in the face, albeit humorously. Ace tries to hold back a laugh, failing as he glares at her. Ace: Fuckin A will you at least try to be happy right now? Bray: [sighs]...What’s the point? I don’t get a title shot from it. Ace: Come on, Ali. Keep your head up. Bray: … Bray grabs his bag and makes his way to the door. However, once he opens it, he is forced to squint and cover his eyes as comes into contact with a familiar soul who posses the glow. As his eyes grow accustomed to the glow, we find that it is the one and only Lord of the Lariat, the Emperor of the Enzuguri, The Sultan of Safety himself, Mugen with a big grin on his face. Mugen: Salutations old sport. Bray: This is the first ti….. Mugen: I’ve come here to your humble abode to show you the observations that I have made while traversing the infinite number of multiverses. Go back and take a seat child as I prepare the Holomitter. Mugen motions for Bray to take a seat as Ace is bewildered by the appearance of their guest. Mugen takes out a canister looking device out of his jacket and places it on the coffee table in front of Ace and Bray. Mugen looks at the duo to make sure they are ready as he presses a button on the side. A portal appears in front of them displaying what seems like the projections of other multiverses. Mugen: Now let me start by prefacing that there are infinite universes just like there is one where I am President-elect of the US. There is one where….. Ace: Is there one where you don’t interrupt the two of us? Mugen ignores the comment as Bray is trying to shush Ace up. Mugen: …..you are a dominant wrestler in OCW old sport. Bray’s eyes widen at what he just heard from the Overlord and watches as Bray is pinning Jacob Trance with a nonchalant pose. Bray: That one is my favorite already... Mugen waves at the portal and the scene changes. Mugen: Here is one where you actually become a champion….. Bray is intently watching as he sees him standing over Austin Lee holding the Turmoil Championship over his head. Bray: Wait...um….I like…..can...we.. Mugen: Of course not everything is ice cream with sprinkles on top. Mugen waves his hand again to show a disheveled Bray leaving the ring with B-17 celebrating behind him. Mugen: And…. Mugen waves his hand again and this time we see Bray standing next to B-17 in what looks to be a happier moment. Bray: That last one didn’t look too bad. Mugen: Only if you kept watching……… Mugen shudders and accidentally waves at the portal unintentionally showing another projection. Bray and Ace’s eyes both widen at this one unbeknownst to Mugen. Mugen: What I’m trying to say is that in every timeline and every multiverse, there exists an opportunity to succeed and I believe that I am the one to help you find this success…… Mugen looks at the speechless Bray and Ace who are moving their hands closer and closer to the portal. Mugen: I wouldn’t get too close if I were you, it’s believed that if you got too close you would be absorbed by the portal and said multiverse and become what you see….. Bray turns to Mugen with a big grin on his face. Bray: Sir, this multiverse is what I want to be……. Mugen frowns as he looks at the portal to see a very Anime looking Bray in the middle of Tokyo eating a bowl of authentic ramen. Mugen: That ramen does look quite scrumptious. WAIT NO! Mugen reaches out when he notices that Bray’s hand is getting too close to the portal and its beginning to take claim of Bray’s arm. The scene fades out to the image of Bray being pulled into the portal.

Congrats to you all! You all deserve it so much. I think this has been one of the more productive rookie classes in a while. I'm looking forward to what you all continue to bring.

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Going for Archer. I love both of these guys........ Cort. Hm... why not Dragana?

I marked the fuck out for that tag match. Over an hour, parts of it listening to an old man's rants, the rest of it entertainment, I'm happy. Paying respecks to H2O for that Superkick sell. He had that shit won.

I don't believe in your religion... But I'll watch anyway.

John Lue in the flesh.

I'm the perfect yandere.

AERITH VS. DRAGANA VS. SENTAI HARE* Lowkey rootin for Dragana MAXWALE JAYKUB FREEMAN VS. A.C. COBRA A.C C.Q.C VS. A.W.O.L A.W.O.L. THOMAS ARCHER VS. MALU* Leggo Malu VALKYRIE VS. SHOWBLITZ I got faith in you Valk TELOS VS. TYSON WAGNER Double knockout. Know it's probably not possible, but fuck it. CODE TERROR VS. THE CELTIC DRAGONS* Retain. Just for the fact that CJ shouldn't be in this match ;) MUGEN VS. H20* Hm...…. H20 JACOB TRANCE VS. AUSTIN LEE* Codebreak king RYU MATSUMOTO VS. KASSIDY HAYES* Hm...… Ryu.