1. ICExInfinity Championship Tournament - Semi Finals: Yuuki Mashiro vs. Ibuki Hoshi
Mashiro casts her genjustu and envelops the opponent and the audience in her unique worldview. This was a great match, with a subtle, almost imperceptible build-up to a hot finish. Mashiro had some elements in her performance that could be considered comedic, but she played it with a dignified look on her face, which made it all the more amusing and compelling. Everything Ibuki did looked great as always, and her dynamic and energetic style was a nice contrast to Mashiro's mysterious, calculating and detailed approach. ***3/4
8. ICExInfinity Championship Tournament - Finals (decision): Saori Anou vs. Yuuki Mashiro
This match was almost solely a conduit to showcase Yuuki Mashiro's potential and mysterious charm. Anou's output felt mediocre and uninspired for the occasion, with a lot of repetitive techniques and a lack of tension and emotion in her comebacks. I was surprised that the winning wrestler fought so blandly. She simply could not match Mashiro's efforts in terms of performance on this day. Overall a solid match to decide the new champion, Mashiro's depiction of an underdog even when exploiting her opponent's injury and being in control for much of the match was amazing. This is the first time an outsider has held the belt since Mio Shirai, I believe, so it is a fresh way to start what is promised to be a new era for Ice Ribbon. ***1/4
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