Feel the might of my army! (我が軍の力ーッ！ その身で味わえィィイーーーーッ！)[3]
”
Rudol von Stroheim (ルドル・フォン・シュトロハイム, Rudoru fon Shutorohaimu) was officially announced as the second playable DLC character for All-Star Battle R on January 19, 2023,[1] and was released for all to play on February 3. Like the rest of the first four paid DLC characters, he is included in the game's first season pass, and therefore the Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of the game as well; owners of either gained early access to the character on February 1, 2023.[2]
His moveset is similar to that of his Eyes of Heaven appearance, with modifications and new aspects added to better fit him in with All-Star Battle R's different style of gameplay.
Unlike in Eyes of Heaven, Stroheim's default costume is the same in both the Western and Japanese versions of the game, and any direct mention of Nazis or explicit Nazi imagery have been altered or removed.
Having voiced Stroheim in both the Battle Tendency anime and Eyes of Heaven, Atsushi Imaruoka reprises his role in this game as well. As with the majority of the game's roster, voice lines for Stroheim were either added or re-recorded.
Stroheim has 1000 health and uses the unique Best Science in the World (世界一の科学力, Sekai Ichi no Kagaku-ryoku) Style, which allows him access to a variety of skills utilizing his cyborg body. Notably, Stroheim is able to switch his primary weapon between a 600 rpm heavy machine gun in his chest and an array of ultraviolet lamps mounted on his shoulders.
Stroheim kicks forward with his foot, potentially tripping the opponent and knocking them down.
Attack type: Low Damage: 33 Startup frames: 13
Jumping Light Attack
IN AIR OK
Stroheim knees forward.
Attack type: Middle Damage: 13 Startup frames: 9
Jumping Medium Attack
IN AIR OK
Stroheim jabs forward with a flat hand.
Attack type: Middle Damage: 24 Startup frames: 11
Jumping Heavy Attack
IN AIR OK
Stroheim kicks strongly forward with the bottom of his boot.
Attack type: Middle Damage: 37 Startup frames: 15
Style/Specials/Etc. (スタイル/特殊技/その他)
Best Science in the World (世界一の科学力)
ON GROUND
Stroheim switches between Heavy Machine Gun Mode & UV Laser Mode, altering his available abilities.
For the homeland! For eternal glory! (我が祖国よ、永遠なれッ)
+ ON GROUND
Stroheim steps forward and swings his fist straight down, knocking the opponent down in a ground-bounce. (Comboable)
Attack type: Middle Damage: 25 Startup frames: 25
Farewell, you annoying Englishman! (さらばだ いまいましいイギリス野郎…)
x2 + (costs 1 HH) ON GROUND WHEN DOWNED
This ability can only be attempted while Stroheim has a minimum of two stocks of Heart Heat, and consumes one stock upon activation. Stroheim pulls the pin on a Stielhandgranate and hugs it while lying prone. After a long delay, the grenade explodes, blasting Stroheim backwards and instantly reducing his health to 1. However, if the opponent is caught they will also be blown away while taking a colossal amount of damage, capable of KO'ing almost any character from half health. The explosion may even connect with them while they are downed.
From the moment he initiates the attack, Stroheim becomes immune to Throws. Once he reaches prone position, he naturally low-profiles most attacks in the game and additionally gains passive Super Armor. As a result, he can no longer be interrupted by attacks aside from command Throws, HHA, and GHA. After a successful detonation, Stroheim's Heart Heat Gauge will be permanently disabled for the rest of the match.
Attack type: Unblockable Damage: 500
UV Laser Gauge (紫外線照射装置ゲージ)
A gauge above Stroheim's Heart Heat Gauge displays how much energy he has left for UV Laser Mode. It fills gradually while in Heavy Machine Gun Mode and is instantly replenished to full upon connecting with his HHA. While in UV Laser Mode, it gradually drains overtime and automatically switches Stroheim back to Heavy Machine Gun Mode when depleted.
Rumble Mode (ゴゴゴモード)
Activates below 30% health
This mode is automatically activated once Stroheim falls below 30% health. It increases his attack power, as well as the rate at which the Heart Heat Gauge rises, while also decreasing the rate at which the Guard Gauge drops.
Skills (コマンド技)
This can fire through 30mm of pure armor plating! (30mmの鉄板を貫通できる重機関砲だ！)
+ //ON GROUND
Stroheim fires a slew of bullets from his abdominal Heavy Machine Gun straight forward. The amount of shots fired is dependent on the attack button inputted in order of , inversely affecting his recovery speed. (Flash Cancel comboable)
Stroheim fires off his prosthetic hand at an upwards angle in an undeflectable projectile 'punch', functioning as an anti-air/reversal attack. The distance the prosthetic hand travels increases in order of , inversely affecting his recovery speed. ( version Flash Cancel comboable)
When using the or versions, Stroheim delivers an initial melee strike and becomes invulnerable until the attack is executed, with providing longer invulnerability. However, the skill may no longer be Flash-Canceled or chained into Stroheim's HHA.
If the melee strike connects with the opponent while using the version, the skill will instead transition into "I'll pluck you one square centimeter at a time!", dealing extra damage while ending the combo.
Stroheim pulls the pin on a Stielhandgranate and tosses it into the air in a slow arc. It then detonates and creates a small explosion upon contact with either the opponent or the ground. The range the grenade is thrown increases in order of , inversely affecting his recovery speed. This attack deals immense Guard damage, making it useful when trying to Guardbreak the opponent. However, Stroheim may also be caught in the grenade's explosion if he is too close, causing him to flinch while taking a moderate amount of damage. (Comboable)
Leave the rest to me, Rudol von Stroheim! (このシュトロハイムにまかせてもらうぞ)
+ //ON GROUND
Stroheim slides a forward distance in a low stance and delivers a body blow. His travel distance increases in order of , inversely affecting recovery speed. Due to his crouched posture while moving, this skill can allow him to slip under high-flying projectiles and other similar attacks. (Flash Cancel comboable)
I'll pluck you one square centimeter at a time! (1センチ四方の肉片にしてくれるわッ！)
(After "Leave the rest to me, Rudol von Stroheim!") //ON GROUND Automatic after version of "His hand is metal!"
After landing certain skills, Stroheim quickly follows up by firing his prosthetic hand to blast the opponent and send them flying. (Flash Cancel comboable)
If triggered from the version of "His hand is metal!", this skill deals more damage but cannot be Flash-Canceled or chained into Stroheim's HHA.
Attack type: High Damage: 36 / 50 (after "His hand is metal!") Startup frames: 19
Throw (投げ技)
Watch how I fight. (おれの戦いぶりを見てな)
2 ATK buttons / near the opponent *Rear throw with ON GROUND
Stroheim hoists the opponent up by their neck with one arm, while the other arm twists behind his back to deliver a hefty punch.
Attack type: Throw Damage: 130 Startup frames: 7
Heart Heat Attack / Great Heat Attack (ＨＨＡ / ＧＨＡ)
This'll whittle you down to size! (一発一発の弾丸がおまえの体をけずりとるのだ！)
+ 2 ATK buttons ON GROUND
Smirking, Stroheim launches his prosthetic hand off in a rocket punch a moderate distance forward. If it connects, he seizes the opening to load ammunition into himself and deliver a heavier volley of 20 bullets from his Heavy Machine Gun, carrying the opponent into the air.
This HHA has the bonus effect of replenishing the UV Laser Gauge to full.
Attack type: High Damage: 54 + 7*20 + 10 (204)
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FIRE! I'll whittle you down with my heavy machine gun! (発射ぁぁぁ！ おまえの体を重機関砲でけずりとってやるぅ！)
”
I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! (きさまにとどめをさせるなんて！)
+ 3 ATK buttons, or ON GROUND
Jovial over the chance to kill the opponent himself, Stroheim wields UV Laser Mode and launches high-powered beams in front of himself. If it connects, the opponent is blinded and seared by the intense lasers. Suddenly switching to Heavy Machine Gun Mode, Stroheim unleashes an heavily extended volley of bullets into them. To finish the assault, he pulls the pin on a Stielhandgranate and fires off his prosthetic hand holding it in a rocket punch, striking the opponent's body and propelling them backwards. The grenade then detonates to trigger a massive explosion while Stroheim looks away, before the prosthetic hand returns to him and locks back in.
If used while in UV Laser Mode, this GHA executes faster. Notably, the Mode that Stroheim is left in after the GHA is determined by whether or not the attack connects: if it connects, Stroheim continues in Heavy Machine Gun Mode, whereas if it fails, Stroheim continues in UV Laser Mode.
Attack type: High Damage: 340 / 408 / 510 (depending on HH gauge)
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I will be your final opponent! I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! Wah hah hah hah! It's over for you! Now DIEEE! Pathetic... (きさまの相手はこのシュトロハイムが最後だ きさまにとどめを刺せるなんて！ スカッとするぜーッ！！ ワッハッハッハーッ これで終わりだァ！ くらえィィィィィ！ 他愛のない…)
”
Style/Specials/Etc. (スタイル/特殊技/その他)
Best Science in the World (世界一の科学力)
ON GROUND
Stroheim switches between Heavy Machine Gun Mode & UV Laser Mode, altering his available abilities.
While in UV Laser Mode, Stroheim does not have access to any skills. However, all of his normal attacks are replaced with UV Laser beam attacks which carry higher damage and range than most other normals in the game. Said attacks inflict additional silver damage unto the opponent; while silver damage can be regenerated over time, it will disappear if the opponent is damaged again. In addition, they will bypass melee-based counter abilities.
UV laser, activate! (紫外線掃射装置作動！)
/ *Usable during crouch/jump ON GROUND IN AIR OK
Stroheim quickly fires a UV laser from his eye straight-forward a moderate distance, dealing rapid damage that is partially silver. The version has greater range but longer recovery. (Comboable)
As these function as normal attacks, while standing or crouching the attacks can be chained in order of , and chained into "UV laser!" or even Stroheim's GHA.
*Usable during crouch/jump ON GROUND IN AIR OK WHEN DOWNED
Stroheim fires UV lasers in a fan formation from the emitters on his shoulders at a downward angle, dealing rapid damage that is partially silver. The standing version of this attack knocks the opponent off their feet, while the crouching version can strike a downed opponent, briefly launching them in the process as well. (Comboable)
As this functions as a normal attack, any standing or crouching version of "UV laser, activate!" can be chained into this attack, and this attack can even chain into Stroheim's GHA.
A gauge above Stroheim's Heart Heat Gauge displays how much energy he has left for UV Laser Mode. While in UV Laser Mode, it gradually drains overtime and automatically switches Stroheim back to Heavy Machine Gun Mode when depleted. It fills gradually while in Heavy Machine Gun Mode and is instantly replenished to full upon connecting with his HHA.
Rumble Mode (ゴゴゴモード)
Activates below 30% health
This mode is automatically activated once Stroheim falls below 30% health. It increases his attack power, as well as the rate at which the Heart Heat Gauge rises, while also decreasing the rate at which the Guard Gauge drops.
Throw (投げ技)
German science is the best in the world! (我がドイツの科学力はァァァァァァァアアア世界一ィィィイイイイ)
2 ATK buttons / near the opponent *Rear throw with ON GROUND
Stroheim shoves his opponent backwards, focuses energy into his cybernetic eye, and delivers a concentrated UV Laser blast to knock them down. This Throw deals damage that is partially silver.
Attack type: Throw Damage: 180 Startup frames: 7
Great Heat Attack (ＧＨＡ)
I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! (きさまにとどめをさせるなんて！)
+ 3 ATK buttons, or ON GROUND
Jovial over the chance to kill the opponent himself, Stroheim wields UV Laser Mode and launches high-powered beams in front of himself. If it connects, the opponent is blinded and seared by the intense lasers. Suddenly switching to Heavy Machine Gun Mode, Stroheim unleashes an heavily extended volley of bullets into them. To finish the assault, he pulls the pin on a Stielhandgranate and fires off his prosthetic hand holding it in a rocket punch, striking the opponent's body and propelling them backwards. The grenade then detonates to trigger a massive explosion while Stroheim looks away, before the prosthetic hand returns to him and locks back in.
If used while in UV Laser Mode, this GHA executes faster. Notably, the Mode that Stroheim is left in after the GHA is determined by whether or not the attack connects; if it connects, Stroheim continues in Heavy Machine Gun Mode, whereas if it fails, Stroheim continues in UV Laser Mode.
Attack type: High Damage: 340 / 408 / 510 (depending on HH gauge)
“
I will be your final opponent! I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! Wah hah hah hah! It's over for you! Now DIEEE! Pathetic... (きさまの相手はこのシュトロハイムが最後だ きさまにとどめを刺せるなんて！ スカッとするぜーッ！！ ワッハッハッハーッ これで終わりだァ！ くらえィィィィィ！ 他愛のない…)
”
Assist System (アシストシステム)
Assault Assist (アサルトアシスト)
ON GROUND
A two-stock assist. Stroheim lands in and quickly fires a UV laser from his eye straight-forward. He then poses before jumping back off-screen.
Attack type: High Damage: 64
Reversal Assist (リバーサルアシスト)
ON GROUND
A one-stock assist. Stroheim jumps into the opponent, kicking them away. He then poses before jumping back off-screen.
Stroheim's first ten Taunt and Victory Lines are included in his Taunt and Victory Poses respectively, with two lines per pose; all ten poses are included with the character's paid DLC, along with the remaining lines of both types as a single set. Stroheim's Tag Lines are also included, excluding several from the original All-Star Battle, which can be unlocked in the base game by completing 80 Secret Missions in All-Star Battle Mode.
Taunt Lines
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You IMBECILE! (ブァカ者がァアアアア)
”
“
Hmph! What a despicable clown! (フン、いまいましいヤツめ)
”
“
Very impressive! You are a worthy opponent! (きさま、やるなァァァ！ 相手にとって不足なしィィ！！)
”
“
German medicine and science are the best in the world! (我がドイツの医学と科学は世界一ィィィ！)
”
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I'll pluck you like a chicken, one square centimeter at a time! (きさまの体を鳥の羽をむしるように、１センチ四方の肉片にしてくれるわッ！)
”
“
Come to papa! (かかってこいィィィ！！)
”
“
Behold! Standing before you is the prime example of Germany's superior medicine and science! (見て驚けィイイ！ 我がドイツの医学と科学の結晶をォォォ！)
”
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I am something more than human! (おれは、すべての人間を越えたのだァアアアアアアアアアアアア！！)
”
“
Here I coooome! (いくぞォォォ！！)
”
“
What the-- This is a surprise! That you're so unbearably weak! (なんだァーッ！ いきなり予想外！ きさま弱すぎるではないか！)
”
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This'll whittle you down to size! (弾丸がおまえの体をけずりとるのだ！！)
”
“
Feast your eyes on my army's scientific genius! (これぞ我が軍の科学力！ とくと見るがいいィィィ！)
”
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You're weakened... Your fate is already sealed! (弱っているッ！ もうきさまは終わりだァァァァァーッ！)
”
“
Heh heh heh... (フフフ)
”
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What are you so afraid of? (なにを怖がっている？)
”
“
That's an odd way of showing your terror! (少しおびえ方が異常じゃないかァ～～～～～～～？)
”
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Stay focused! You're dealing with me, Stroheim! (よそ見をするなァァァ！ きさまの相手はこのシュトロハイムだ！)
”
“
Feel the might of my army! (我が軍の力ーッ！ その身で味わえィィイーーーーッ！)
”
Victory Lines
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I am a proud German soldier! (おれはこれでも誇り高きドイツ軍人！)
”
“
For the homeland! For eternal glory! (我が祖国よ、永遠なれッ)
”
“
Tch! This was definitely a solo job! (チッ！ こんな相手、おれ一人で十分だったわッ！)
Simple, all too simple! Are you a caveman? Is your level of intellect that low? (単純すぎるぞーっ！ まるで原始人だな！
知能が低いんじゃあないのか！？)
”
“
I have great respect for courageous warriors like you! (わたしはおまえのような勇気ある者に敬意を表す！)
”
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You're just a coward! Courage is what sets me apart from the likes of you! (腰ぬけめがッ！ このシュトロハイム、おまえとは根性がちがうのだーーーーッ！！)
”
“
I would proudly give a few legs for the sake of the homeland! (祖国のためならァ！ 足の二本や三本かんたんにくれてやる覚悟はあるのだーーーーッ！)
”
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You certainly have some mettle. If only you were a soldier for the homeland... (おまえ、相当な根性が座っているとみた……
我が祖国の軍人でないことが悔やまれるな)
”
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Right now, victory is the only path for me! (いまのおれにはーーァ、勝利以外はあり得ないィィィーーーーッ！)
”
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All for the homeland! FORWARD! (すべては祖国のためッ、前進あるのみィィイイッ！！)
”
“
Peculiar techniques, this one... You! Begin analysis at once! (妙な技を使うヤツだ…… おいッ！ そいつのデータを解析しろ！)
”
Original Tag Lines
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This is no time for a drink! (飲んどる場合かーッ)
”
“
German science is the best in the world! (我がドイツの科学力はァァァァァァァアアア世界一ィィィイイイイ)
”
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"Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause." - The words of the ancient Greek historian, Plutarch, of course! (人間の偉大さは――恐怖に耐える誇り高き姿にある――ギリシアの史家プルタルコスの言葉だ)
”
“
See how you like this! 600 armor-piercing rounds per minute, Kars! This'll rip through 30mm steel plate! (くらえ！ カーズ、一分間に６００発の鉄甲弾を発射可能！ ３０ｍｍの鉄板を貫通できる重機関砲だ！！)
”
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Look at my body! The pinnacle of German brilliance! (おれの体はァァアアアアアアアーッ！！ 我がゲルマン民族の最高知能の結晶であり誇りであるゥゥゥ！！)
”
DLC Tag Lines
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Ahh, I think the pain is just about gone now. (んーー、痛みがひいてき・た・か…………な！)
”
“
We have a saying in Europe: "A town where the old kill themselves is soon to fall." (ヨーロッパの格言にこんなのがある…「老人が自殺する所…その町はもうすぐ滅びる」)
”
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I've come back from hell. (地獄から舞い戻ったぜ)
”
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I'll name him after the Mexican sirocco! Santana! (『メキシコに吹く熱風！』という意味の「サンタナ」というのはどうかな！)
”
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What are you so afraid of? (なにを怖がっている？)
”
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I can't tell you how good it feels to finish you myself! (きさまにとどめを刺せるなんて！ スカッとするぜーッ！！)
Listen up, vampires! You're up against von Stroheim and the German elite! (おのれらッ吸血鬼！ このシュトロハイムとドイツ軍精鋭部隊が相手だ！！)
”
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Kars, this plane will be your coffin! (カーズ…この飛行機はきさまの棺桶よ！)
”
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He's a god! He's become a god... Humans can't stand before a god! Submission is our only chance! (「神」だ！ やつは「神」になったんだ…！ 我われ…人間は、「神」にだけは勝てない！ 服従しかないんだ！)
”
DLC Tag Lines
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What child fears a grizzly in a cage at the zoo? None at all! (動物園の檻の中の灰色熊を怖がる子供がおるか？ いなァァァ～～～いッ！)
”
—Round Win 1
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I did it! At last! Bwaaaaah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah!! (ついにやったぞ！ ブワァーーッ、ワァーーーハッハハハッハハッハァーッ)
”
—Round Win 2
Special Interactions
When hit by Giorno Giovanna's Heart Heat Attack, Stroheim's face contorts in pain, referencing his expression after realizing the secret behind Kars's Light Blades.[4]
When hit by Enrico Pucci's "It's an illusion." skill, Stroheim crouches on the ground and holds his head, as he does after Joseph knocks his hat off.[5]
Outside of All-Star Battle Mode, Rudol von Stroheim has unique interaction dialogue for both his match entrances and victories when facing certain characters. Notably, new dialogue was only recorded for paid DLC characters and Joseph Joestar.
Match Entrance
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Your opponent is I, Stroheim! (このシュトロハイムが相手だ！)
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—Default dialogue
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ANOTHER ME?! (おれがァァァ！ もう一人いるゥゥゥ！？)
”
—Rudol von Stroheim (Player 1)
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Have they started mass producing me?! I didn't hear anything about this... (量産されているだと！？ そんな話、聞いていないぞ…)
”
—Rudol von Stroheim (Player 2)
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Behold! Eat your heart out, Englishman! Standing before you is the prime example of Germany's superior medicine and science! (おい！ そこのイギリス人ン！ 見て驚けィイイ！ 我がドイツの医学と科学の結晶をォォォ！)
S-Should I be happy? He's not exactly a bad guy, but I don't like how he struts around. Still, I'm a bit happy. (フー、よ……喜んでいいのか。人間的には憎めねえやつなんだが……。高慢な態度がありありの野郎だからな。でも、ちょっぴりうれしいかな)
An ally in Part 2: Battle Tendency, he is a German army officer who is the commander of a secret base in Mexico. Though proud and a little goofy, he is eminently likeable. He appears to die fighting Santana, but later returns as a cyborg powerful enough to faze even the mighty Kars.
A German army officer who is the commander of a secret base in Mexico. Though proud and a little goofy, he is eminently likeable. He appears to die fighting Santviento, but returns as a cyborg powerful enough to faze even the mighty Kars.
In commemoration of the release of Stroheim as the 2nd paid DLC character for ASBR, the Japanese ASBR Twitter account hosted a giveaway of 20 sets of 3 ASBR Battle Tendency badges,[6] although only to be delivered to addresses in Japan.[7] The badges in question contained the ASBR render images of Kars, Joseph Joestar, and Stroheim respectively.
The campaign started on February 3, 2023, and lasted until February 19 at 11:59pm JST. To enter the giveaway lottery, users only had to:
However, Twitter accounts set to private were ineligible for the giveaway. Unfollowing the ASBR Twitter account before the end of the giveaway also deemed users ineligible. Furthermore, attempting to join the giveaway with multiple accounts disqualified all of the associated accounts from the giveaway.[7]
The giveaway was directly implemented by Bandai Namco themselves, with no third-party involvement, and the winners of the giveaway were notified via Twitter DMs. Said winners were announced sometime in early March 2023.[7]
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