One Minute Melee

One Minute Melee is a spin-off series created by the animators of DEATH BATTLE. As the name implies, each episode has a 60-second fight animation between two characters. The show advertises itself as having "no research" to contrast itself with Death Battle; the winner of the fight is determined by the animators.

History
While the first three episodes were originally on the Youtube channel DiMMFx, the subsequent fights have been released on ScrewAttack's website and channel, though ScrewAttack does promote DiMMFx in every episode. Eventually DiMMFx disbanded, but One Minute Melee continued into its second series with Mali De'lisser animating some 2D fights and being the primary director for the series and Torrian Crawford animating the 3D fights. After Season 2 however, One Minute Melee would move to Hyper Gauge appearing in Hyun's Dojo with Mali and most of the original crew and animators still present.

The series was originally narrated by Takahata101 (Dragon Ball Z Abridged, Hellsing Ultimate Abridged, and Burn Your Fat With Me! For Girls!) in its first season (who has also provided voices for various Death Battle episodes) but has been replaced by ProfKranc (Star Fox: Event Horizon, BeyBlade Abridged, and Highschool Double Ds Abridged) along with a new intro for the show. Takahata101 went uncredited for his time as the Season 1 announcer.

The opening theme for Season 1 is Ryu's theme (Rising Dragoon) from Street Fighter EX Plus α, while the character select screen from Season 2 is from the arranged version of the select screen from Street Fighter Alpha.

Episode 1: Jin Saotome vs. Gambit
Marvel vs Capcom veterans Jin Saotome (Capcom's Cyberbots) and Gambit (Marvel's X-Men) battle on castle grounds in this debut episode.

Winner: Jin Saotome

Music Used: Section Battle Epic Neurotoxin - Used for the fight. Theme of Jin (Marvel vs Capcom) - Used for Results

Episode 2: Terry Bogard vs. Burai Yamamoto
Terry Bogard (SNK's Fatal Fury) interrupts Burai Yamamoto's (Alicesoft's Big Bang Beat) nap looking for someone, leading to a street brawl in the middle of a Japanese town.

Winner: Burai Yamamoto

Music used: Persona 4 OST 09 - Like a dream come true - Used before the fight Ys vs. Sora no Kiseki Alternative Saga OST - Disc 1 D.A.Y. BREAK - Used for the fight Big Bang Beat-Burai Yamamoto's Theme - Used at the results

Episode 3: Akuma vs. Kenpachi Zaraki
While taking a walk through the forest, Kenpachi Zaraki (Bleach) is blocked by the villainous Akuma (Capcom's Street Fighter) who challenges him to a fight.

Winner: Akuma

Music Used: Street Fighter IV OST - Theme of Gouken vs Ryu - Used for the fight Super Street Fighter 4 - Theme of Akuma - Used for the results

(Note: This is the first One Minute Melee to receive a rematch. And also to have a Death Battle combatant.)

Episode 4: Captain Falcon vs. Captain Commando
While playing guitar in the desert, superhero Captain Commando (Capcom) is challenged by the racer and bounty hunter Captain Falcon (Nintendo's F-Zero) to see who is the better captain.

Winner: Captain Falcon

Music Used: Super Smash Bros Medley (Nintendo Big Band)- Used for the fight Mute City (Remix)- Used for the results.

(Note: This is the first episode exclusive to Screwattack, This is also the first episode when the timer is placed on the top center, instead of the bottom left corner.)

Episode 5: Batman vs. Albert Wesker
While infiltrating an Umbrella facility and taking down most of the guards, the hero Batman (DC Comics) now faces his greatest challenge in the building, Albert Wesker. (Capcom's Resident Evil)

Winner: Albert Wesker

Music Used: Sunny (Condor Canyon) Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - Used before the fight, Vergil Theme (UMVC3)- Used for the fight Wesker Theme (UMVC3)- Used in the results

(Note: This is the first episode to use 3D models instead of sprites. It was animated by the official Death Battle 3D animator Torrian Crawford. This is also the first fight to end in death.)

Episode 6: Kim Kaphwan vs. Juri Han
King of Fighters veteran Kim Kaphwan squares off against Street Fighter antagonist Juri Han. Which Korean Tae Kwon Do fighter comes out on top?

Winner: Kim Kaphwan

(Note: This is the first episode to include a female, this is also the first female-on-male fight)

Episode 7: Zero vs. Meta Knight
Zero, the comrade of Mega Man X, duels Meta Knight, the rival and mentor of Kirby, in an intense sword match to the death.

Winner: Zero

Music used: Fight - Tie a Link of Arcus Results - Zero Theme (UMVC3)

Episode 8: Bowser vs. Dr. Eggman
The two biggest villains of gaming go head to head to determine who's going to take down their enemies Mario and Sonic! Can Dr. Eggman's brains overcome Bowser's muscles?

Winner: Bowser

Music used: Bowser's Theme (Mario & Luigi: Dream Team) - Used before the fight, Super Mario Bros 3 - Bowser's Theme (Metal Cover) - Used for the results.

(Note: This episode was inspired by Alvin Earthworm's Super Mario Bros Z and could be considered in a similar continuity, also this is the first episode to be watchable in 60 fps.)

Episode 9: Deadpool vs. Deathstroke
Deathstroke (DC Comics) goes after his latest target, the talkative and nefarious Deadpool (Marvel Comics).

Winner: Deathstroke

Music Used: Payday 2 Official Soundtrack - #19 Death Wish - Used before the fight, Lust SIN II - BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma - Used for the fight, Deathstroke Theme (Batman Arkham Origins) - Used for the results.

(Note: This is the first episode not animated by DIMMfx and instead by Mali De'lisser, as well as the first to have the same match-up as Death Battle, making it the first match-up that has two different scenarios of who the winner is on Screwattack).

Episode 10: Dante vs. Ragna the Bloodedge
Red coats? White Hair? Big Swords? It can't be a coincidence that Dante (Devil May Cry) faces off against Ragna the Bloodedge (BlazBlue)!

Winner: Ragna

Music Used: During the Fight - Terminal - Renard (feat. Adraen), Result - Rebellion - BlazBlue Calamity Trigger

(Note: Ragna actually had his alternate color on.)

Episode 11: Frieza vs. Mewtwo
Mewtwo, the genetic Pokémon takes on the extraterrestial tyrant Frieza (Dragon Ball Z).

Winner: Frieza

(Note: This is the first One Minute Melee to exceed one million views on YouTube.)

Music Used: A Hero's Desperation (DBZ Budokai 2)- Used in the Intro Wild Soul (DBZ Budokai 2)- Used for the fight, High and Scream (DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3) - Used at the results.

Episode 12: Sakuya Izayoi vs. Dio Brando
Sakuya Izayoi (Touhou Project) takes on Dio Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) in a fight that defies time!

Winner: Sakuya Izayoi

(Note: This is the first episode that has the fight go over a minute, as the last second gets frozen in time).

Music Used: "Battle for Survival" - Shin Megami Tensei Digital Devil Saga 2 - Used for the fight Touhou - UI-70 Lunar Dial ~ Luna Clock - Used during Sakuya's comeback - Flowering Night - Sakuya Izayoi's Remix Theme Used in the results.

Episode 13: Dan vs. Hercule
It's a battle of the wimps! Who's the best of the worst? Dan Hibiki (Street Fighter) or Hercule Satan (Dragon Ball Z)?

Winner: Hercule Satan

Music Used: Cutscene 10 (Sonic Generations)- Used in the intro Trophy Rush (SSB4)- Used for the fight Mr. Satan's theme (DBZ)- Used in the results.

(Note: This is the first episode in which both fighters are knocked out at the end. Despite Hercule landing the final blow, Dan's body falls on him knocking Hercule out as well. This is also the first One Minute Melee to become a Death Battle. This is also the first and currently, only One Minute Melee where both Death Battle and One Minute Melee ended with the same result (Hercule beating Dan).).

Episode 14: Lucario vs. Renamon
Who would win in a fight between Lucario from Pokémon and Renamon from Digimon?

Music Used: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEvuu73sdhc&list=PLj_QjKyMaH-ajGyt0aif9QN3N_3UWNxlQ&index=28 Battle! Champion - (Pokémon Diamond & Pearl]) - Used for the fight, Trophies (Melee) Super Smash Bros for Wii U - Used in the results.

Winner: Tie

(Note: This is, officially, the first One-Minute Melee that ends with both fighters knocking each other out, and ending in a tie.)

Episode 15: Samus Aran vs. Mega Man
This is no Smash Bros, whose arm cannon packs more punch? Death Battle Champion Samus Aran, or the Blue Bomber Mega Man. But this match is more than meets the eye...

Winner: Mega Man

Music Used: Tension - Super Metroid - Used before the fight begins Mega Man 2 Medley (SSB4)- Used for the fight and results VS. Ridley - SSBB - Used when the SA-X comes Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior (SSBB) - Used when the real Samus shows up.

(Note: This the first One Minute Melee, where both combatant team up to defeat the real enemy. This is also the first One Minute Melee where one character isn't the actual character: SA-X was impersonating as Samus Aran.)

Episode 16: Sonic the Hedgehog vs. The Flash
Who's the fastest thing alive? Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog and DC Comics Flash speed blitz each other to find out!

Winner: Sonic the Hedgehog

Music Used: No Way Through/Shrouded Forest-Used for the majority of the fight Classic Crisis City Speed Shoes (Sonic Generations)- Used when Sonic turns Super Sonic Endless Possibilities-Used in the results

Episode 17: Catwoman vs. Black Widow: Season Finale
DC vs. Marvel. DC's greatest cat burglar, and Marvel's greatest spy. Can Black Widow stop Catwoman from stealing a precious item?

Winner: Catwoman

Music Used: Courtney Gears Battle Theme (Rachet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal)-Used for the fight.

(Note: After the fight, Kenpachi from a previous One Minute Melee is shown flying in the background. After that, next season will start with a rematch between Akuma and Kenpachi. This is also the first female versus female One Minute Melee.)

Episode 18: Oni vs. Kenpachi
Street Fighter vs. Bleach, rematch! After his defeat by the hands of Akuma, Kenpachi seeks a rematch, and isn't holding back! And neither is Akuma. Can Kenpachi, at full power, be able to outmatch Akuma's alternate form Oni?

Winner: Oni

Music Used: Transformers: War For Cybertron OST - Iacon Destroyed - Used for the fight Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition: Oni's Theme - Used for the results

(Note: After the fight, Yachiru Kusajishi picks up the unconscious Kenpachi and takes him away, saying that they will keep on getting better, possibly hinting at another rematch. This is the first One Minute Melee to feature a character select screen. And also the first One Minute Melee rematch.)

Episode 19: Lightning vs. Wonder Woman
DC's Amazonian Princess Wonder Woman takes up arms against Final Fantasy XIII protagonist Lightning.

Winner: Lightning

Music Used: Moon River (Bayonetta 2)-Used for the Fight Last Hunter - Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Used in the results

Note: (This One Minute Melee features all the combatants that will appear in future One Minute Melees. This is also the second 3D One Minute Melee)

Episode 20: Scorpion vs. Ghost Rider
Mortal Kombat's Ninja from Hell Scorpion goes up against Marvel's Spirit of Vengeance Ghost Rider. Can Scorpion protect his soul from Ghost Rider? Or will Ghost Rider use the Penance Stare and claim his soul?

Winner: Ghost Rider

Music Used: Nefasturris (Devil May Cry 2)- Used for the fight. Ghost Rider's Theme (UMVC3)- Used in the results.

Note: (The episode apparently takes place after Ryu VS Scorpion, featuring a cameo appearance from Street Fighter's Ken).

Episode 21: Naruto vs. Luffy
Naruto Uzumaki goes up against One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy in an all out Pirate vs Ninja duel!

Winner: Luffy

Music Used: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3hZb90xCD0 Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! Vol 2-17]- Used for the fight.

Episode 22: Wario vs. Knuckles
When Mario's rival Wario tries to steal the Master Emerald, it's up to the guardian Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic) to take him down!

Winner: Knuckles

Music Used: Unknown from M.E. (Sonic Adventure)- Used in the opening and the results Legendary Air Ride Machine (SSBB)- Used for the fight.

Episode 23: Ryu vs. Jin
These two arcade rivals finally duke it out to see who's the most powerful martial artist of gaming, but both Ryu (Street Fighter) and Jin (Tekken) have yet to show what they're truly capable of...

Winner: Tie

Music Used: Sparking (Tekken 5)- Used for the fight. Tekken Victory Theme (Street Fighter X Tekken)- Used for the results

(Note:This is the second One Minute Melee to end in a draw.)

Episode 24: Jotaro Kujo vs. Kenshiro
After spotting the unconscious body of Dio, Kenshiro went to investigate. While that's going on, Jotaro Kujo spots Dio. Wanting to end Dio, Jotaro attempted to attack Dio but he moved and Jotaro almost hit Kenshiro. During the failed attack, Jotaro realized that Kenshiro will think that he's in leagues with Dio, since Dio attacked Kenshiro and he almost attacked Kenshiro himself. So he has no choice but to fight Kenshiro. Will Jotaro be able to surpass Kenshiro's might?

Winner: Jotaro Kujo

Music Used: Nostalgic Blood of the East ~ Old World (Touhou Eiyashou ~ Imperishable Night) Arrangement by xi-on (東方志奏 2nd Spell -Fullmoon-) - Used during the fight. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST - Stardust Crusaders - Used for the results.

(Note: This fight appears to take place after the Sakuya Izayoi vs Dio Brando fight).

Episode 25: Vergil vs. Sephiroth
Final Fantasy VII's Sephiroth faces off against Devil May Cry's Vergil. The One Winged Angel VS The Black Angel!

Winner: Vergil

Music Used:    DMC4 - Sworn Through Swords - Used for the fight DMC4 - Let's Just See - Used for the results

(Note: After this One Minute Melee, Sephiroth declared that they will meet again. The picture that leads to the fight shows the DmC version of Vergil, even though the Vergil fighting Sephiroth is from the original Devil May Cry. Also, the official twitters of Capcom and Square Enix commented on the fight.)

Episode 26: Link vs. Sora
The Hero of Hyrule, Link, duels the protagonist of the Kingdom Hearts series, Sora.

Winner: Sora

Music Used: Fate of the Unknown- Kingdom Hearts II-Used for the fight Sora's Theme- KH2.5 ReMIX- Used for the results

(Note: The ending, despite Sora winning, had Link team up with him to take on Dark Link making this the second One Minute Melee where the combatants team up to defeat the real enemy, after Samus Aran vs Mega Man. Sora's companions Goofy and Donald also made cameos).

Episode 27: Roronoa Zoro vs. Rurouni Kenshin
The three sworded pirate Roronoa Zoro clashes with the Japanese samurai Rurouni Kenshin.

Winner: Roronoa Zoro

Music Used: Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2,3, and 4 Music- Chunin Exams Finals(Rooftop)-Used for the fight One Piece Ost GomuGomu vs GoeGoe (Zoro)- Used for the results

(Note: This fight seems to take place after the Naruto vs Luffy fight. Sasuke Uchiha also appears, though only his legs are shown.)

Episode 28: B.B. Hood vs. Peacock
These two crazy girls from Darkstalkers and Skullgirls, B.B. Hood and Peacock, finally get a chance to duke it out!

Winner: Peacock

Music Used: Tekken 6 OST: Fallen Colony (G ~Blast ver.~) - Used for the fight Moonlite Melee - Used in the results

(Note: Ms. Fortune and Big Band made a cameo before the fight. Valentine appears after the battle.)

Episode 29: Bowser Jr. vs. Metal Sonic
Metal Sonic finds Bowser Jr. on a restricted area and tries to confront him, but Mecha Sonic interrupts and destroys him. Mecha Sonic confronts Bowser Jr. next.

Winner: Mecha Sonic

Music Used: Sonic 3 Final Boss- Used for when Metal Sonic appears Sonic and Knuckles Doomsday Zone OC Remix- Used for the fight. Sonic 3 Final Boss OC Remix - Used in the results

(Note: Bowser appears at the end, possibly hinting at Bowser VS Mecha Sonic. This also seems to be a follow up to Bowser vs Eggman.)

Episode 30: Master Hand vs. Polygon Man
The hand behind Smash Bros, Master Hand dukes it out against the face of Playstation All-Stars, Polygon Man!

Winner: Master Hand

Music Used: Master Hand - (Smash Wii U/3DS) Menu (Melee) ver 2 (Smash Wii U/3DS) - used for the fight  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abAByFc0zPs Final Destination Ver 2. (Smash Wii U/3DS)] - used for the results

(Note: Ryu appears before the fight starts, possibly referencing his recent appearance in SSB4. He is shown facing Master Hand. Only for Polygon Man to destroy him.)

Episode 31: Green Arrow vs. Hawkeye
DC's emerald archer Green Arrow trades blows with the purple Avenger from Marvel, Hawkeye.

Winner: Green Arrow

Music Used: .hack//G.U. Ost - Shrine - Used before the fight Shadow The Hedgehog Ost - Black Comet - Used for the fight Injustice: Gods Among Us - Green Arrow's Theme - Used for the results

(Note: Like Deadpool VS Deathstroke, this matchup already happened in Death Battle and has a different result.)

Episode 32: Little Mac vs. Makunouchi Ippo: Season 2 Finale
Punch-Out!! boxer Little Mac battles the Hajime no Ippo protagonist Makunouchi Ippo to see who is the real boxing champion.

Winner: Little Mac (Short version) Tie (Full version)

Music Used: Sonic Adventure DX OST: Character Select (Slap Bass Version) - Used before the fight Hearts of Fire - Used for Round 1 The Reversal - Used for Round 2 Step Up - Used for Round 3 Sonic Adventure DX Music: Casinopolis - PINBALL - Used for the credits

(Note: This is the first fight that was originaly shown in short format due to recent events behind the scenes involving OMM and previous investors, and didn't show the result screen. Later, it was released in full format, with different result. After the fight, it is shown that Season 3 will begin with Sasuke Uchiha and Ichigo Kurosaki fighting. This is also the first fight to show the full credits. And also the third fight to end in a draw.)

Season 3
Season 3 of One Minute Melee will move to the channel, Hyun's Dojo.

Episode 33: Ichigo vs. Sasuke
Bleach vs. Naruto. Two anime edge lords have at it. Sasuke goes out to retrieve Naruto, but Ichigo decides to engage him.

Winner: Ichigo

Music Used: Bloodlines - Used for the fight

(Note: This fight seems to take place after Naruto VS Luffy & Roronoa Zoro vs. Rurouni Kenshin. This is the second time when the winner was knocked unconscious after the fight, with Dan vs. Hercule being the first.)

Episode 34: Heihachi vs. Geese
Tekken vs King of Fighters. While meditating, Geese (Fatal Fury, King of Fighters) was approached by none other than Heihachi (Tekken), the infamous King of Iron Fist. Which fighting tournament host will come out on top?

Winner: Heihachi

Music Used: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 OST: What you will see (Fallen Garden) - Used for the fight

(Note: Kuma appeared near the end of the fight to assist Heihachi in defeating Geese in a cross-art style attack from Street Fighter X Tekken. After the fight, Geese was tied to a rocket and sent into space, which is a reference to Heihachi's ending in Tekken 5. This is one of three fights where one character speaks Japanese and the other speaks English, the other two being Akuma vs Kenpachi Zaraki, and its sequel Oni vs Kenpachi.)

Bonus Episode: Goku vs. Sonic?
While training, Goku felt starvation. Just as he was about to eat a ham, Sonic the Hedgehog flew over and took the ham from his hand, which prompts the Saiyan warrior to fight. Can Goku get his ham back and quench his hunger?

Winner: Saitama

Music Used: Dragon Ball Z Budokai OST: Challengers - Used for the fight

(Note: Several other characters, including Godzilla, Kirby, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Saitama are shown fighting Goku. Stormtroopers also made a cameo appearance. After the fight, Saitama was hit by Superman's heat vision, indicating that the two would fight. This episode was probably a reference to April Fools' Day.)

Episode 35: Natsu vs Ace
Natsu appears after witnessing Portgas D. Ace easily defeating a large group with little effort. Originally there to collect the bounty, now he was to prove that he's the true Fire Magic Dragon Slayer.

Winner: Ace

(Note: A possible foreshadowing of a future combatant is seen at the end.)

Scrapped Episodes
These are One Minute Melees that were scrapped for one reason or another.

Scrapped Episode: Ben vs. Craig
After angering the fanboys on the internet, Ben Singer takes on his boss, Craig Skistimas.

(Note: This was a scrapped episode that had most of the fight posted on Mali's channel).

Animators
The series was co-founded by Mali De'lisser and DimmFX, who disbanded in Season 1. Mali is the director of One Minute Melee and gets several of animators in the community to contribute to episodes. Here are the current ones (cited by Youtube and Mali's tumblr).

Mali De'lisser (Co-Creator and Director)- Jin Saotome vs. Gambit, Terry vs. Burai, Captain Falcon vs. Captain Commando, Ben vs. Craig, Roronoa Zoro vs. Rurouni Kenshin, Bowser Jr. vs. Metal Sonic.

xxZackAttack27xX (Zack)- Akuma vs. Kenpachi Zaraki, Bowser vs. Eggman, Oni vs. Kenpachi, BB Hood vs. Peacock

Torrian Crawford- Batman vs. Wesker, Lightning vs. Wonder Woman

CrazyChrisTyler- Kim vs. Juri, Dan vs. Hercule, Samus vs. Mega Man, Catwoman vs. Black Widow, Ryu vs. Jin, Master Hand vs. Polygon Man, Little Mac vs. Makunouchi Ippo, Ichigo vs. Sasuke, Heihachi vs. Geese, Goku vs. Sonic?

AquilaHarukaze- Sakuya vs. Dio, Naruto vs. Luffy, Jotaro vs. Kenshiro

TheAnimouth- Wario vs. Knuckles, Vergil vs. Sephiroth

xcareloadedx- Lucario vs. Renamon, Link vs. Sora

asasinsonic- Deadpool vs. Deathstroke

stroll-around-the-world- Dante vs. Ragna the Bloodedge

SJT15- Frieza vs. Mewtwo

Donald "Donimation" Gagnon- Sonic vs Flash, Scorpion vs. Ghost Rider, Green Arrow vs. Hawkeye

KillerVash65- Zero vs Meta Knight