Further proof that Subaru's life is an anime. What a perfect comeback story. Training her rival's discarded Pokémon. Getting absolutely floored in their first battle. Rejecting the meta-only path and building her team of favorites. Beating the champion through sheer friendship. And then this. It's enough to get its own MAL page.

@johnapple6646

2 жыл бұрын

My Animal Life?

@arashi9932

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnapple6646 MyAnimeList

@snailthelostcow63

2 жыл бұрын

That Cynthia battle is literal pokemon anime She really used the power of friendship

@angkunehonghindimakali

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnapple6646 What in the..... 🤣

@TomorrowNobody

2 жыл бұрын

> Rejecting the meta-only path Shuba essentially has a meta team though. Her team Is definitely better than Okayu's. That doesn't take anything away from her, so at least be honest about it.

Subaru: Im not Ash/Satoshi *Also Subaru* : *-There are no useless pokemon *Loses 2 times in a row to Okayuu *Wins the final battle against her rival of the current arc *Uses the Pokemon Okayuu left behind to finish the battle *Wins with the power of RNG Sure Subaru, you ain't him at all

"The True Protagonist" and "The Arch-Rival" sounds like a befitting name for these two lmao. The final showdown we've all been waiting for, but looks like Subaru's the victor.

Subaru: Blatantly reveals that she's switching off of her Garchomp Also Subaru: Shocked that Okayu expected the switch

@Milenos

2 жыл бұрын

duck brain vs cat brain.

@SavageGreywolf

2 жыл бұрын

she's just channelling Ash's rock brain

@XellosNi

2 жыл бұрын

"I DRAW POT OF GREED, WHICH ALLOWS ME TO DRAW TWO CARDS!" "You just drew two cards!? BAKANA"

@JackgarPrime

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, she's just calling spots like pro wrestling and then selling!

Subaru: I'm fighting for my life here Okayu: No thoughts, head empty

This was really an Ash vs Paul arc, Damn remembering the times Infernape was the last pokemon Ash has and defeated 3 Pokemons of Paul not to mention the contrast of Chimchar and Gible here abandoned/Traded raised by the protagonist

@nicodalusong149

2 жыл бұрын

This, exactly.

@shis1988

2 жыл бұрын

Also in that fight, Blaze goes off to win.

"Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled trainers should try to win with their favorites." Karen's words still relevant to this day

@kronmeicrumbs

2 жыл бұрын

I would if this game didn't force me to get Pokemon I didn't want just to run HMs

@weebcraft6829

2 жыл бұрын

I thought that was Alder. Karen just threw a hissy fit about losing and made you go into a dumb cave cuz she was a sore loser

@SuperLucky7

2 жыл бұрын

@@weebcraft6829 You're thinking of Claire, Karen is the 4th member of the Elite Four in the Johto games.

@nicodalusong149

2 жыл бұрын

The only respectable Karen.

@SuperLucky7

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicodalusong149 What about Karen from Harvest Moon/ Story of Seasons?

*"While you were eating I was studying the blade"* - Oozora Subaru

@Good_Hot_Chocolate

2 жыл бұрын

"studying the ball*"

@binzala

Жыл бұрын

@@Good_Hot_Chocolate "studying the ballz*"

"there's no such thing as a weak pokemon in my party okayu" - yug.. I mean Subaru

Ending credits: Okayu bids farewell to her friend/rival, and as she walks away from Subaru and towards the setting sun she makes an eerie smile and utter the words. "All according to plan.."

@Mosamania

2 жыл бұрын

In Japanese mythology Nekomatas are evil yokais that orchestrate careful plans some taking 50 years to come to fruition. So yeah the Nekomata is biding her time.

@zyriantel9601

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mosamania Her machinations laid undetected for years!

@f1r3hunt3rz5

2 жыл бұрын

@@zyriantel9601 For she is a master of deception

@kiel71092

2 жыл бұрын

@@f1r3hunt3rz5 and apparently she sends her regards

@chomosuke0720

2 жыл бұрын

@@zyriantel9601 I read this in ProZD's voice

This really reminded me of Ash (Subaru) vs Paul (Okayu) in diamond and Pearl lol (without Okayu being mean to her Pokémon), Subaru got destroyed the first time she went against Okayu and when it came to to the final battle using Pokémon she likes, she ended up winning 2/3 battles against Okayu Really fun seeing Subaru get so much better and impressing Okayu, was really nice to watch and the battle was pretty funny lol

@eldrango3296

2 жыл бұрын

Well to be fair, Okayu prefers certain pokemon so she has a bit of Paul

@tatocezar1

2 жыл бұрын

She also used garchomp like Ash used infernape to win against okayu.

@luqmanloki4803

2 жыл бұрын

@@tatocezar1 Omg now that you mentioned it. Chimchar was Paul's pokemon that he abandoned. Gible is Okayu's pokemon that she gifted. This is good XD

@mateoUR2121

2 жыл бұрын

Okayu also abandon usseless pokemon base in competitive aspects like paul.

@BlossomPathOnStage15

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't Okayu refer all her Pokémon as meat shield?

Not just Okayu, I think anyone with decent Pokemon knowledge will also feel impressed and proud at Subaru

@westein1282

2 жыл бұрын

When will she collab with WolfeyVGC?

@JackgarPrime

2 жыл бұрын

Subaru Pokémon Showdown arc when?

In case anyone is wondering, Stealth Rock does ~12.5% of a Pokemon's max health. If the pokemon is weak to Rock, it becomes 25% (or 50% for 4x weakness) which is why Staraptor lost half its health switching in twice.

@TrueAuraGuardian

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Stealth Rock is THE entry hazard to have. Those damage benefits are good enough to influence a battle completely if you don't have RS or Defog.

@Christer2222

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrueAuraGuardian I don't follow any sort of competitive scene, but does people run rapid spin just to clear entry hazards?

@Lvl5Mage

2 жыл бұрын

@@Christer2222 Yes, they do. After all if you have a pokemon 4x weak to stealth rocks you don't want to take that damage if you can help it

@CasualVideoGamer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Christer2222 rapid spin becomes a pretty priority move to have as it'll also get rid of things like web, spikes, and toxic spikes as well. Some players give it to a pokemon with points into speed so they can make sure it's used before the thing is KO'd. Others, like myself, always gave it to my physically defensive Sandslash. These days, it can also increase the speed of the user, so I'm sure that's made it more useful. Other times players will use defog. The downside with that is that it'll clear the entire field of entry hazards, including any of your own. But it helps if you don't have a good rapid spinner to have on your team. I've seen some people with two rapid spinners in the lower tiers.

@Telogor

2 жыл бұрын

@@Christer2222 Yes, absolutely. Entry hazards are OP in 6v6 singles to the point where nearly every team has a hazard setter or two and a defogger/rapid spinner. Sometimes you'll even see Heavy-Duty Boots on 4x weaknesses like Moltres/Articuno/Volcorona or pivoters like Slowbro/Clefable. Shedinja also likes Heavy-Duty Boots so it doesn't get KO'd on switch in.

Man I didn't know Okayu gave Gible to her. And at the end, Subaru won with him. Sasuga duck a truly protagonist!

@luqmanloki4803

2 жыл бұрын

The fact that Subaru using the Gible Okayu gifted is almost the same as Ash using the Chimchar that Paul abandoned is astounding XD

@backpackpepelon3867

2 жыл бұрын

Even worse, the iron head move that she breed into the gible that landed the lucky flinch which resulted in Subaru win.

Subaru’s garchomp getting that flinch was clutch

I really love Subaru, he's like Yugi and Ash. She believes in the heart of -card- Pokemon and that no Pokemon is bad xD

Between this and their Mario Kart streams, 2021 is definitely the year of Subaru and Okayu's friendship. It's a rare sight to see Okayu this giddy, and hearing her talk about how much she enjoyed playing Pokemon with Subaru just seals the deal.

@dragonquest8ftw1

2 жыл бұрын

Subaru's doing damn well for herself recently, not only is her relationship going good with Okayu, but even Noel's taken a fancy to her as well.

@geneMag

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the time Subaru sat on Okayu's lap and stared her down without flinching. It was a dynamic I never expected they'd pull off XD.

@nicodalusong149

2 жыл бұрын

Adventures of Cat and Duck.

@SoraRaida

2 жыл бұрын

You mean 2022?

Subaru has definitely improved her battle stats and switch-in reads. Wanting to set up Sneaky Pebbles at the start (had to come later as a sac move) and the read to send out Bibi for the Staraptor switch was great. Okayu is still ahead in that regard though. Oyumaru coming in clutch for Subaru was definitely some anime plot line shiz and a fitting end to the battle. 😅👌🏾

@kindanooby2988

2 жыл бұрын

Are you using a translator? I’m assuming by sneaky pebbles, you mean stealth rock (the official name for the move I’m thinking of n English games)

@TomorrowNobody

2 жыл бұрын

@@kindanooby2988 sneaky pebbles is a dumb meme that came from pokemon showdown

@kindanooby2988

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomorrowNobody oh. Sorry I didn't understand. I don't really play enough showdown, as much of a pokemon nerd I am otherwise

@TomorrowNobody

2 жыл бұрын

@@kindanooby2988 no worries

@shis1988

2 жыл бұрын

I think you mean 'Sly Rubble'.

Knowing it’ll just get buried usually stops me from saying how much I liked a video, but this really was an exciting comeback by Subaru!

@daltonsoverall6728

Жыл бұрын

I'm here to make you feel noticed. This was one of the most exciting battles I've even seen

I've seen all the greatest battles from the anime: Ash vs. Gary in Johto, Ash vs. Paul in Sinnoh, Ash vs. Alain in Kalos, Ash vs. Kukui in Alola, but this... this had me on the edge of my seat like none of those did. I really didn't see a way for Subaru to win. I mean, 4 Pokemon weak to electric and really no counter for a Gastrodon? But somehow she did it, in a true protagonist fashion at that. So proud of Shuba, from novice trainer to Pokemon Master!

@notinusesoon4975

2 жыл бұрын

how is ash vs anything considered great

@pokemonwilliams2176

2 жыл бұрын

@@notinusesoon4975 because those where Ash's best rivals and won against all of them except Alain and my god he wanted blast burn a not very effective move to finish off Greninja cause he kept spamming dragon claw. Greninja was supposed to win that and still it lost. If Ash won that he would've became Kalos champion and became Alola champion at the same time and if Ash was like Bardock and said "This will change EVERYTHING!" while using the full power/giant water shuriken he definitely would've won

3v1 Damn that anime protag energy in subaru is too strong

Literally Ash vs Paul, Okayu gave away a crappy Gible and then Subaru raised it and it won the final match

@hybridAbsol

2 жыл бұрын

Calling the Gibble weak is basically a red flag

_"Choose your last pathetic Pokémon so that I can end this, Subaru!"_ "My (Poke)Dex has no pathetic Pokémon, Okayu! But it does have... *.... The unstoppable Oyumaru!"* _"No..... that's not possible!"_ "Oyumaru, STEALTH ROCK!" _"Aaaaaaaaaaah"_

Dude, you can post whatever content you want! And technically this does have Okayu in it, so it's not straying too far off from your normal stuff.

Subaru: "Is Brave Bird a priority move?" Me: _G6 Talonflame PTSD_

i still remember the reason why i love the firered version. its because you had a really good rival. kinda like ash with gary/paul in the johto/sinnoh series.

Okayu's masochism keeps getting weirder and weirder. To paraphrase: "I love being told my place by elementary schoolers."

@hybridAbsol

2 жыл бұрын

She's onto something isnt she....

LOL a true anime battle. Seeing Subaru win does feel gratifying, not because I wanted to see Okayu loose but because Subaru really came like the underdog. Trusting her pokemon and treating them nice, that right there is a true pokemon master xD

I was waiting for a clipper to translate this, thanks so much!

Exceptional clipsmanship, thanks!

I'M SO PROUD OF SUBARU Thank you for the subs!

JUSTIN! SHOW OKAYU WHO'S BOSS! SHOW HER THAT YOUR NOT USELESS! YOUR A STRONG BOY! YOU CAN DO IT! Massive respect that Subaru included Justin for there final fight. I hope subaru wins. I love Okayu and subaru and every hololive member. But I strongly agree that no pokemon is useless and they all have the potential to be strong. YES! GREAT JOB SUBARU!!!

[SPOILER] Stealth Rock really came in clutch here. Other chip damage aside, if not for Stealth Rock, Magnezone's Sturdy would have kicked in and likely lost Subaru the match. It really came down to that tiny bit of chip damage.

@baconsir1159

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the whopping 50% on Staraptor

@Ajoura

2 жыл бұрын

Magnezone's Sturdy would not do much difference, since Garchomp is double resistant to it. If only Magnezone would knew Metal Burst, Okayu would win.

@Bladehound83

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ajoura Garchomp is absolutely not double resistant to steel, and Magnezone has a monstrous special attack stat. Flash cannon or something could have killed it.

I've been waiting for this clip, thanks for doing the series!

24 minutes!!! Nice, will watch while eating lunch later :) Ty

Thank you for the long translation clip!

One day Subaru’s team wont be weak to electricity

Yup. Subaru is definitely a main character.

Despite the lack of coverage moves on Subaru's side, she improved a lot since the last battle I watched. Okayu gets it though, that Grass Knot Azumarill was really good

God I swear Subaru is a shonen protag and Okayu is her rival. She improved so much for this year's Mario Kart tourney and also went from getting blasted by Okayu in pokemon to winning 2 - 1 against her

What a blast, that totally made me shout "yoshooo!!".. Man, that made my day

A magical battle. I could see this being a real Pokemon episode.

Subaru does seem like the type to say "There are no bad Pokémon, only bad Trainers". What a sigma.

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Great match and awesome effort from both trainers 😎👍

Also, I cannot WAIT to see them stream Pokemon Legends. It'll be amazing to watch both of their reactions.

Subaru's growth in pokemon knowledge and strategy... watching it was... glorious.

Both battles were really good and showed how much sasuga duck has improved!

I have no shame in admitting I popped off multiple times with Subaru's plays. Between Stealth Rocks and Nishiki's DD, she really worked and studied hard for this. Even some good reads, like calling the Staraptor switch and going into Luxray the same turn. A real unique feeling, this whole experience is. I'm so proud of our protagonist duck. This arc of the anime was one of my top favorites by far.

cute okasuba. nice pokefight. thanks for the translations.

Subaru used Clear Mind to find the path to victory.

Holy hell! This ended up being a really hype match and SUBARU PULLED OFF THE DUB!!! Stealth Rock was a fantastic choice that ended up winning her the match in the end.

10:11 That "Lucky~" hits different boooi 👀

Well done by Subaru to take the win there, I thought it was hopeless when I saw the set Okayu had on her gastrodon. That thing had a positive or winning matchup against every one of Subaru's pokemon, except maybe the bibarel. If Okayu had recover on gastrodon and had been more careful about not letting its HP get low it might have taken Subaru's whole team.

Even though Okayu gave her the Gible and let her know her entire team prior to the battle, I’m still impressed by Subaru’s determination and effort to do a thorough research to make this battle more interesting. Though I still want to see whether she could still get the same result without any studying if Okayu had used a completely different team.

Oyumaru: I have returned, mother. Okayu: I should've raised a crappier child. Now I ended up setting up my own see defeat.

Undone by her own Gibble. Reminds me of the time I got beat by the Six-Samurai cards I gave away.

Congrats Subaru. Awesome comeback

There are no crappy Pokemon! Subaru is so based

13:43 That feeling of pulling off an impossible win...

4:38 okayu sounds like korone right here lol

*Theres no such thing as a crappy Pokemon Meanwhile Wooper: I'll prove you wrong

@daltonsoverall6728

Жыл бұрын

Quagsire is solid

"Now I have schoolkids flexing on me" Aww "...Feels kinda nice" Goddammit

If only Ace was not OHKO-ed first turn by Charem, Subaru might win the first round (it's so close), but just like a protagonist she win it in the round next, making the narrative somewhat even better

Great battle actually, can't believe it came down to an iron head flinch

Subaru's official character theme is "Shonen protagonist", right? Looks like she's living the gimmick!

Man i hope the pokemon battles become a mainstay, Subaru is getting a good feel for it, just needs better team comp.

Once this arc is over, please upload it again in 1 video 🙏

The power of love actually triumphed. Sasuga True Protagonist Subaru.

Next arch probably another rival (probably Pekora) and training filler with old wise character who secretly a pro (probably Sana)

The next generation of Pokemon is looking awesome!

Oyumaru came in for the clutch. That was a really close and instense battle. I think Subaru would have more of a chance against Gastrodon if she threw out her Gyarados since it's immune to ground moves.

This is shounen plot🔥

Subaru is the real Pokemon protagonist. Even tho Okayu lost, I felt so proud and I'm smiling. This duck is shining so bright.

It's nice hearing Okayu and subaru say Justin as it's my name

With all the things against subaru in this situation her winning was amazing.

Oh, i wasnt expecting Subaru to win, that Garchomp was clutch.

Ace really became her ace in the hole. So proud.

Amazing growth from Subaru, cant wait for them to play a better pokemon game

When she say that there’s no crappy pokemon I wonder what reaction she will take when seeing Cherubi, Chimecho and some other.

@daltonsoverall6728

Жыл бұрын

They could be good in Pokémon contests

That stealth rock was good considering some pokemon may have Sturdy.

Even Okayu gets confused about the Rock/Ground moves mix up.

I guess that's the end of the journey between the protagonist Subaru and the arch rival Okayu.

Their chemistry is so great, they're definitely real friends lol

That thumbnail is relevant

Mid-game Stealth Rock is a galaxy-brain play

"No such thing as a crappy Pokèmon" Dunsparce

My favorite Pokemon anime arc.

And next round Okayu is gonna come back with defogger/spinners

I never could imagine Okayu play full predict mode 😂

Bidoof's Big Stand : Nekomata Okayu Arc This time, Bidoof comes with his friends.

Subaru is the real life Anime MC

It's a work!

"My deck has no weak cards!"

Having the name Justin made 1:44…interesting.

Is this why Bidoof got his own mini-OVA recently?

Okayu really misplayed at the end there. Instead of doing a mirror match, she should have swapped out and saved Azumarill for Garchomp which could sweep her last two mons.

Yay! Yay! Su! Ba! Ru! Go! Go! Su! Ba! Ruuuuu!

Subaru: c'mon justin! Justin: 😢

This is literally just Ash and Paul’s rivalry in Pokémon DP 😭

I Know Everyone In Chat Is Saying This Is A Ash Vs Paul Moment Also It Also Takes Place In The Same Gen Too!