![Ys Origin (PC) [27] (Hugo Route 2) - Reaching Our Peak at a Crescento @GunarmDyne](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lBA5dXl_kso/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Our initial exploration of the tower remains unchanged as we manage to swipe the first artifact before Yunica can and it gives us not only a nice gliding ability to make long jumps but also creates a shield that can protect against 1-2 attacks depending on if it's charged or not.
This is the one thing that makes Hugo the best character to use for Boss Rush.
But we're still at very low level gear and have no means of avoiding the teleport trap. So, after a minor relocation, we find the key we need to get back to where we started.
Wait, who's that behind us?!
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Yunica by twitter.com/elfudraws
Our initial exploration of the tower remains unchanged as we manage to swipe the first artifact before Yunica can and it gives us not only a nice gliding ability to make long jumps but also creates a shield that can protect against 1-2 attacks depending on if it's charged or not.
This is the one thing that makes Hugo the best character to use for Boss Rush.
But we're still at very low level gear and have no means of avoiding the teleport trap. So, after a minor relocation, we find the key we need to get back to where we started.
Wait, who's that behind us?!
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Yunica by twitter.com/elfudraws
![Ys Origin (PC) [27] (Hugo Route 2) - Reaching Our Peak at a Crescento](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lBA5dXl_kso/mqdefault.jpg "Ys Origin (PC) [27] (Hugo Route 2) - Reaching Our Peak at a Crescento
Our initial exploration of the tower remains unchanged as we manage to swipe the first artifact before Yunica can and it gives us not only a nice gliding ability to make long jumps but also creates a shield that can protect against 1-2 attacks depending on if its charged or not.
This is the one thing that makes Hugo the best character to use for Boss Rush.
But were still at very low level gear and have no means of avoiding the teleport trap. So, after a minor relocation, we find the key we need to get back to where we started.
Wait, whos that behind us?!
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Yunica by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Super Marisa World Blind Race [5] - Doh I Mystia!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lHfIbx2ZpW8/mqdefault.jpg "Super Marisa World Blind Race [5] - Doh I Mystia!
The various Marisa titles created by Double Cluster have been fairly memetic in the Touhou fandom since their creation. As I already did a Lets Play of Mega Mari, I figured that it would be interesting to return to the even more difficult Super Marisa World, which is full of Super Mario references in its bosses.
However, I still have PTSD from playing through the game years ago, so I convinced three members of the Bakashop Quartet to do a blind race of the game with some assistance from me.
Will there be a winner? Or will there just be survivors?
Or will there be any survivors?
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Alice by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![SMZ3 1/4/26 Chaos Race [7] - Opening That Bottle of Champeen](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lauBdmafgP8/mqdefault.jpg "SMZ3 1/4/26 Chaos Race [7] - Opening That Bottle of Champeen
Our first SMZ3 chaos race in a good while courtesy of Yosh calling for one at the start of the year, so we can put the blame entirely on him.
Except for the fact that I managed to roll crap seeds for all five of us.
Surely, we are cursed.
Others in the run:
https://twitch.tv/ghostofriddles
https://twitch.tv/purplelink33
https://twitch.tv/rednova81
https://twitch.tv/yosh4761
Seeds can be generated at https://samus.link/
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Samus+Zelda by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Castle of Shikigami III [54] - Kohtaro + Mihee](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lvAc7SVWZ38/mqdefault.jpg "Castle of Shikigami III [54] - Kohtaro + Mihee
If you thought Mihee was unhinged in her solo route, thats got nothing on this one was she immediately declares her hatred of lovey-dovey couples and finds both allies and enemies along the way while Kohtaro is dragged along for the ride. Easily one of the, if not the, funniest routes in the game.
If youre not using Kohtaros shikigami attacks to go for score, then Mihees regular shot is better against the regular mobs, but Id say Kohtaro is the one to stick with for most everything.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Castle of Shikigami III [51] - Emilio + Gennojo](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m6AEamQFLg0/mqdefault.jpg "Castle of Shikigami III [51] - Emilio + Gennojo
The story starts off a bit more tense than with Emilio and Mihee, but it plays out very much the same as Emilio is willing to learn some life lessons even from a Nyaponese as Gennojo helps him to understand some new ways of thinking.
And, since Gennojo cant really cover for Emilios weaknesses, he stays benched for most of this final run, but its still fun to use his bomb against the Stage 4 mid-boss.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Atelier Iris 2 [9] - Feeling a Bit Agitoted](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mO7FGvCCgzU/mqdefault.jpg "Atelier Iris 2 [9] - Feeling a Bit Agitoted
So I headed back to the bridge in order to double check that Super Nue pick up and inadvertently trigger the next plot event automatically. Turns out its in the form of that lavender-haired girl weve seen a couple of times attacking us directly to try and destroy the Azoth.
As such, we fall back on self defense.
On another note, she has a very deep voice for a 14-year old.
After reuniting with Noin and Max, its time for a couple of traversal dungeons before we can reach Simsilts hideout.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Noin by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Wind Waker Randomizer [20] - Ni-jyurk Reaction](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mRXinZszn98/mqdefault.jpg "Wind Waker Randomizer [20] - Ni-jyurk Reaction
Time for my first seed of a new Randomizer from a game that I thought I knew more than I did. So yeah, theres a lot of salt.
But thats more entertainment for you guys.
Be warned, though, this ones long.
It also starts off with those who joined in co-comms also rolling and running their own seeds, but recording ran so long that they moved on to other projects, so theres some unusual overlap. But I dont mind as this would have had a lot of empty commentary otherwise.
More information on the Wind Waker Randomizer can be found at https://lagolunatic.github.io/wwrando/
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Tetra by https://twitter.com/Radragrad")
![SMZ3 1/4/26 Chaos Race [2] - D. Read a Great Book Today](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mYKVVsQnUR0/mqdefault.jpg "SMZ3 1/4/26 Chaos Race [2] - D. Read a Great Book Today
Our first SMZ3 chaos race in a good while courtesy of Yosh calling for one at the start of the year, so we can put the blame entirely on him.
Except for the fact that I managed to roll crap seeds for all five of us.
Surely, we are cursed.
Others in the run:
https://twitch.tv/ghostofriddles
https://twitch.tv/purplelink33
https://twitch.tv/rednova81
https://twitch.tv/yosh4761
Seeds can be generated at https://samus.link/
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Samus+Zelda by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
![Castle of Shikigami III [44] - Batu + Mihee](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n3dZvB2ZSG8/mqdefault.jpg "Castle of Shikigami III [44] - Batu + Mihee
Its another clash of personalities and ideals as these two initially complain about the team up, but end up getting along surprisingly well as they open up to each other. We also learn a bit more about Mihees insecurities that may be a bit unexpected. However, it ends on one of the most heartwarming notes in the game.
For the gameplay side, its mostly Mihee with Batu dishing out more damage against bosses when possible.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws")
