it was a close match, with the loser in the lead for the majority of the time. the winner eventually managed to pull through, but not without a fight.

the winner of [r1m3] is...
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gaben.
50.8%-49.2%

[r1m3] results

[pattern recognition]
art and track by @ EggBoite#6969
- disney channel
- triangles/eyes/chaos
- mlg era memes/conspiracy theories/mysteries

[sources]
All-Star - Smash Mouth (MLG-Era Memes)
Shrek 5 Official Trailer - Cold Ones (MLG-Era Memes)
The Next Episode - Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre (MLG-Era Memes)
Candace Round 1 - Phineas and Ferb DS (Disney XD)
Sandstorm - Darude (MLG-Era Memes)
Triangulation - Phineas and Ferb (Triangles, Disney XD)
Hitmarker SFX (MLG-Era Memes)
Paralyzer - Finger Eleven (MLG-Era Memes (I think))

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this match was closer than we expected, honestly. not that close but closer than i would have thought.

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night bite.
66.7%-33.3%

[r1m4] results

[night bite]
art by @ pppp#0710
- tally hall/similar bands
- sleep/dreams/night/lights
- fnaf/confusing plots

[sources]
five nights at freddy's - circus [fnaf]
tally hall - turn the lights off [ ]
the living tombstone - i got no time [fnaf]

victory! night bite

[pattern recognition]
art by @ EggBoite#6969
- disney channel
- triangles/eyes/chaos
- mlg era memes/conspiracy theories/mysteries

[sources]
omfg - hello [mlg]
brad breeck - gravity falls theme [ ]
x files theme [mlg era memes, mysteries, conspiracy theories]
eurobeat brony - discord [chaos]
dr dre ft. snoop dogg - the next episode [mlg]

victory! pattern recognition

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PEACOCK: Forget the milk. I got a feeling Ms. Fortune would hate it.

PEACOCK - 59.7% (160 Votes)
THE MILKMAN - 40.3% (108 Votes)

[LR3 M2 Results] The Milkman vs. Peacock

Track: @phase999
Character Art: twitter.com/DrawinDev
Character Represented: Over Justice

- Songs from Studio Trigger properties
(Kill La Kill, Gurren Lagann, Promare)
- Songs from Gainax properties
(Neon Genesis Evangelion, Napping Princess, Dead Leaves)
- Songs related to the police, jails, and the justice system
(Sound of da Police, I Don't Wanna Be Free, Ace Attorney)

Sources:
Hiroyuki Sawano feat. Laco - NEXUS (Trigger)
Sayonara Ponytail - Shin Sekai Koukyougaku (Trigger)
Tanaka Kouhei - Fly High (Gainax)
Electric Light Orchestra - Twilight (Gainax)
Miles Malone - This is Our Time (Jails - Hoxton Breakout)
TeddyLoid - Dancefloor Orgy (Gainax)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Opening Theme (Police)
Shin Sakiura feat. AAAMYYY - NIGHT RUNNING (Trigger)
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney - Cornered (Justice System)
Run The Jewels - Legend Has It (Jails - Music Video)
Jamiroquai - Runaway (Offsource)

Thank you for dining with S.A.L.T.
discord.gg/eyuxVS4

Twilight Nexus

[THIS TRACK IS PART OF AN ONGOING CROSSOVER WITH THE STRANGE ALTERNATIVE LEADER TOURNAMENT. FIND THEM IN THE LINKS BELOW.]
https://soundcloud.com/salt-part-fivepointfive
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69xOcdS0v7-7phEyjhbdAw

Title: What We Gonna Do?
Characters Represented: Sunshine Stitches, Over Justice
Art: Ender#3711, Devdrawin
Arrangement: CheeseFestivities
Sources:
Gallant OnesMODv (Promare) - Hiroyuki Sawano [Trigger]
Babs Seed (My Little Pony) - Daniel Ingram [Toys]
Chase Time Trial (Lego City Undercover) [Justice System/Toys]
Fuck the Police - N.W.A. [Justice System]
Goodbye (Bear in the Big Blue House) - Peter Lurye [Pre-School Shows]
Doctor - Jack Stauber [Medical Practices]
Cruel Angel's Thesis [Neon Genesis Evangelion] - [Gainax]
Haunted and Unwanted - NateWantsToBattle [Creepypasta]
Don't Get Captured - Run the Jewels [Justice System]
Friends with Lyrics (Sonic Mania) - Chi-Chi, Hyper Potions [Classic Sonic]
Fly Away (Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt) - TeddyLoid [Gainax]

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Sunshine Stitches (Doc McStuffins from Doc McStuffins + Tails Doll from Sonic R)
-Toys, Stuffed Animals, and Media Based on Them
(You've Got a Friend In Me, My Little Pony, Barbie Girl)
-TV Shows Aimed at Pre-Schoolers
(Sesame Street, Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer)
-Games in the Classic Sonic Continuity
(Sonic R, Sonic 3, Sonic Mania)
-Music related to Medical Practices and Internet Creepypasta
(Trauma Center, Scrubs, Slender: The Eight Pages)

Over Justice
- Songs from Studio Trigger properties
(Kill La Kill, Gurren Lagann, Promare)
- Songs from Gainax properties
(Neon Genesis Evangelion, Napping Princess, Dead Leaves)
- Songs related to the police, jails, and the justice system
(Sound of Da Police, I Don't Wanna Be Free, Ace Attorney)

[SALT x When Worlds Collide] Phase 2 ~ What We Gonna Do?

This track was made by: @carmelfunny
This artpiece was made by: cinnamonspiders 𓆏#2633
Discord Server Link: discord.gg/RYegjnaVkS
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[STREAMING-CHAN]

Wwwwwhy, who's this marching youngster from the city that never sleeps? Well, it's nobody other than the well renown and lovable Streaming-chan, of course, and she's maneuvered her way into the Hunter Exam! Her unyielding charm, undying fanbase, and unbreakable set of sources is sure to give her the edge in this competition. It's time for the last call, and she's positively ready to go, go, go for the win!

-Songs from VA-11HALL-A, and other Cyberpunk media
(Go Go Streaming Chan!, Everyday is Night, Your love is a Drug, Shine Spark)
(Astral Chain, Cyberpunk 2077, Cowboy Bebop, Watch Dogs)

-Songs related to Bars and Alcohol, as well as any other type of Drink
(SHOTS, Hold My Liquor, Rave Dancetune, Hot Milk)

-Songs from Games with Twitch Interaction
(Dead Cells, Streets of Rogue, Party Hard, Jackbox Series)

- Songs directly related to Streaming Services, and songs made by/for Streamers
(Twitch Prime's Main Theme, PRAYER - OnlyFans, The Seventh Time, Initialize)
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Original Sources:
- Cogworld - ClusterTruck (Twitch Interactive Games)
- Cats on Mars - Cowboy Bebop (Cyberpunk)
- Savior - Tsuko G. / Astral Chain (Cyberpunk)
- Aaron Burr, Sir - Hamilton (Bars)
- Onlyfans - PRAYER ft. Yung Trench (Streaming Services)

Cats & Cogs

VOTE NOW!!
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PEACOCK: Kidnap any of my friends and you'll be going BOOM BOOM, bucko!
LUPIN THE THIRD: Just how many explosives can you fit in there?!
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Track: @phase999
Art: twitter.com/DrawinDev
Characters Represented: Lupin the Third, Peacock

Lupin the Third's Sources:
- Songs from the Lupin the Third franchise
(Theme From Lupin III, Zenigata March, Super Hero)
- Songs related to riches and thievery
(Whales, Persona 5, BOOGIE)
- Songs from film noir media, or in the noir jazz genre
(Wild Side, Double Indemnity, The Big Sleep)

Peacock's Sources:
- Songs from games developed by Lab Zero and Future Club
(Skullgirls, Indivisible)
- Songs from indie fighting games
(Rivals of Aether, Brawlhalla, Lethal League)
- Songs from media inspired by the rubberhose/Fleischer style
(Cuphead, SOXNSANDALS, Betty Boop)
- Songs composed by Michiru Yamane
(Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Aria of Sorrow, Harmony of Dissonance)

Sources Used:
Skullgirls - Unfinished Business (Both - Noir Jazz / Michiru Yamane, /Lab Zero/Future Club)
SEAMO - Lupin The Fire (Lupin - Lupin the Third Franchise)
Yuji Ohno - Lupin The Third Theme (Lupin - Lupin the Third Franchise)
Lupin The Third The First - The Bubble Ball (Lupin - Lupin the 3rd Franchise)
Lupin The Third - Super Hero (Lupin - Lupin the Third Franchise)
Charles Mingus - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Noir Jazz)
The Weeknd - False Alarm (Thievery)
Rhythm Thief - The Real Chevalier Diabolique (Thievery)
Skullgirls - The Legend Of The Skull Heart (Peacock - Michiru Yamane, Lab Zero/Future Club)
Skullgirls - Skull Heart Arrhythmia (Peacock - Michiru Yamane, Lab Zero/Future Club)
Rivals Of Aether - Fire's Last Hope (Peacock - Indie Fighters)
Bignic -  Scream (Peacock - Indie Fighters)
Clover - Still Dancing (Peacock - Rubberhose)
Clover - Karma (Peacock - Rubberhose)
Rockit Gaming - Roll or Die (Peacock - Rubberhose)
Cerebrawl - Please Call The Police (Peacock - Indie Fighters)
Charlie Puth - Bettie Boop [Blan Kato Remix] (Peacock - Rubberhose)

Thank you for dining with S.A.L.T.
discord.gg/eyuxVS4

[LR4 M2] Fire Under The Bridge

The contestants were neck and neck for quite a while - but soon, a winner emerged.
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LILY'S GARDEN TAKES THIS MATCH!

Audrey: TALK ABOUT A RAMPAGE! A-HAHAHA!!!! 
Lily: ..... None of you all saw that.

LG - 52 VOTES (52.4%)
MSDD - 44 VOTES (45.8%)
96 TOTAL VOTES

- R1M6 - HERE ARE THE RESULTS

an eight character bracket with no stakes. make sure to tune in.
ran by @orange-lasagna-cat, who makes the uncredited tracks.
playlist art by @maruin-vevo

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[no stakes bracket] - [all kids out of the pool]