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The video opens by highlighting Capcom's history with crossover fighting games and contrasts it with Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. The speaker then proposes a theoretical "Nintendo vs Capcom" game, outlining its imagined art direction (late 90s arcade aesthetics with 2D sprite-like models) and gameplay mechanics (3v3 tag fighting with a gem-fighter esque meter system).
The speaker explains that the guiding concept for his 50-character roster (25 from each company) is "rivals." He aims for a mix of prominent and obscure characters, avoiding a "Smash-like" approach. Obvious pairings include Mario vs. Ryu, Kirby vs. Mega Man, and Pikachu vs. Blanka (due to electric powers). Link is paired with Zero, and Fox McCloud with Morrigan. Captain Falcon and Captain Commando are also matched as rival mascots.
The discussion moves to more unexpected rivalries. Peach is paired with Chun-Li, while Wario and Tron Bonne form a duo of "wacky, wicked treasure hunters." Donkey Kong is surprisingly matched with Felyne from Monster Hunter, and Dante from Devil May Cry is pitted against Agent 3 from Splatoon. Amaterasu and Midna are paired for their shared themes. The video then introduces "weird" pairings like Red Pikmin and Alien Green, and Birdo and Poison. Strider is given a unique rival in Urbosa from Zelda.
Samus and Jill Valentine are included but not as rivals to each other. Samus is paired with Firebrand, noting Firebrand's resemblance to Ridley. Jill's rival is Dr. Coyle from Arms. In a surprising twist, Ganondorf is paired with Lady Dimitrescu, while Akuma's rival is the Waterwraith from Pikmin, representing tough and dread-inducing bosses. Raven Beak from Metroid Dread is matched with Tessa from Red Earth.
The speaker moves to characters representing entire franchises. Dylan from Dylan's Rolling Western/Dead Heat Breaker is paired with Galuda from Power Stone. Phoenix Wright and Isabelle from Animal Crossing are matched due to their non-combat series origins. Camilla from Fire Emblem Fates (chosen for her battle axe) is rivaled by Cat from Breath of Fire 2. Elma from Xenoblade is paired with 40 (piloted by Siren) from Armored Warriors, chosen over the Cyberbots version due to character appropriateness. June Millennium from Star Gladiator and the Ring Fit Adventurer are paired for their shared use of rings. Finally, the oddest pairing: Asura from Asura's Wrath and Excitebot, a choice made for humor and a unique, unexpected dynamic that embodies the spirit of the proposed crossover.
The video concludes by showcasing the complete roster, with the speaker expressing pride in its eclectic and unique compilation. He invites viewers to share their own desired rival pairings in the comments and encourages them to like the video and subscribe to his channel for more content.