An unexpected fan-created mod has brought two beloved characters into the universe of the popular fighting game, Melty Blood, in this case Ruby Hoshino and Aqua Hoshino from the Oshi no Ko series. This crossover has generated quite a buzz on social media, with fans of both franchises excitedly sharing and discussing this new content. The video itself shows an intense battle between the Hoshino siblings, set to the opening music of the anime’s second season, and has gone viral, racking up thousands of views in such a short time.
Oshi no Ko invade Melty Blood in an unexpected crossover
Melty Blood fans have been taken by surprise with the arrival of this well-crafted mod, and through Twitter/X @EchoesOfBloo, shared a video for the fans, who were amazed by this work that unites Oshi no Ko with Melty Blood. And the protagonists in this case are 2 amazing characters: Ruby and Aqua, where in the video you can see a battle between the two, each with special moves and attacks.
In this small video shared on Twitter/X, it shows us the video game in a different way, but what has captivated fans is the idea of seeing these two siblings facing each other in such a competitive fighting game. The combination of Melty Blood’s dark and gothic aesthetic with Oshi no Ko’s entertainment industry theme has resulted in an incredible mod. Also, in the video you can see that in the background you can hear the opening of the anime’s second season, “Fatal”, performed by GEMN, Kento Nakajima and Tatsuya Kitani, this additional detail has made the video even more appealing to fans.
The popularity of this Oshi no Ko mod, in the video game, has demonstrated the great potential of fan-created projects, highlighting the passion of some users, as well as anime and video game communities in making these amazing mods. This type of work not only enriches the user experience, but can also serve as inspiration for future developers, as well as for those who want to make modifications to a mod already made.
Melty Blood is a popular 2D fighting game, developed by French-Bread and published by Typemoon, originally released in 2002. Born as a spin-off of the visual novel Tsukihime, known for its unique art style and fast and technical combat system, this title has captivated fans of fighting games and anime for years.
Oshi no Ko, meanwhile, immerses us in the story of Gorou, a doctor and avid fan of idol Ai Hoshino, their fates unexpectedly intertwined when Gorou dies in an accident just before Ai’s delivery. However, he is reborn as one of the young girl’s newborn twins, Aqua, retaining his memories of his former life. Now he navigates the world of show business alongside his twin sister Ruby, as he discovers the secrets and challenges of the entertainment industry from a unique perspective.
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