Last year, Cygames' original mecha anime, "Bang Brave Bang Bravern," burst onto the scene as a surprise hit, captivating fans with its unique blend of mecha action and classic "brave" series vibes. Even after its broadcast concluded, the show's popularity continues to soar with ongoing events.
Now, the series is teaming up with Tokyo-based pro-wrestling promotion "DDT Pro-Wrestling" for some seriously special collaboration art! We're talking Yuuki Ao rocking MAO's gear and Lewis Smith decked out in Yuki Ueno's threads. This bromance-fueled visual has fans absolutely losing it online, with many exclaiming, "They're practically inseparable!" – making it a hot topic across the web.
This collaboration features Yu & Smith making their pro-wrestling debut as the tag team "Brave Knights"! And yes, these epic illustrations will be plastered all over upcoming collaboration merchandise.
Get ready, because "Bang Brave Bang Bravern"'s wrestling debut is set for February 23, 2025, at the Korakuen Hall event! Director Masami Obari himself has drawn special illustrations that will inspire custom-made outfits for the duo, promising an explosive, passionate showdown in the ring!
▼ Director Masami Obari is hyped too!
Obari-sensei's special illustrations totally bring back memories of that intense boxing match between the two on the battleship, right?!
Fans are cracking up, saying they never realized pro-wrestling could be so "bromantic"! They're amazed by this unexpected collaboration and how the art perfectly captures their inseparable bond. Is the official team really leaning into this direction for the series?!
But hey, it looks like "Bang Brave Bang Bravern" is still riding high a year after its premiere, with no signs of its popularity slowing down. All these collaborations are proof that this surprise "brave" robot anime is truly making waves in the Reiwa era!
via： DDTプロレス官網