Last year, Cygames' original mecha anime "Brave Bang Bravern" burst onto the scene, captivating fans with its unique blend of mecha action and classic "brave" robot tropes. This January, the show announced an epic crossover event with Tokyo-based pro wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling, leading to a special collaborative match.
The highly anticipated match went down yesterday (February 23rd), and fans went absolutely wild when a wrestler, decked out in a full Bravern costume, made a show-stopping entrance! The spectacle quickly grabbed attention online too.
Even Tetsu Inada, the renowned voice actor for Endeavor in "My Hero Academia" and the event's MC, jokingly speculated that the wrestler might actually be director Masami Obari himself!
▼ Check out some of the live match footage below!
While it was a "Brave Bang Bravern" collaboration match, seeing a wrestler in a full Bravern suit perform with incredible skill, all while the anime's iconic theme song blared through the arena, truly sent the crowd into a frenzy!
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And of course, director Masami Obari himself was in attendance, making a grand entrance with a championship belt in hand!
Even pro wrestler MAO, who battled alongside Bravern in the ring, snapped a post-match photo mimicking Yuuki and Bii's iconic nude back pose. Director Obari was thoroughly impressed, praising the uncanny accuracy!
This collaboration match definitely drew a massive crowd, earning high praise for both the thrilling wrestling action and the fantastic crossover vibe. It's clear that "Brave Bang Bravern" hasn't lost any steam a year after its debut; its popularity is soaring, and collaborations are still going strong. This "brave robot" anime truly burst onto the scene in the Reiwa era, carving out a completely unique legacy!