UBOA vs. The Grey Man (Yume Nikki vs. LSD: Dream Emulator) - Rap Battle

Dreaming is good, dreaming is great, but is there such a thing as too much dreaming? Well if you encounter either of these two, there might be. Today, we've got the dark-lurking entity, UBOA, against the dream demon(?), The Grey Man. Who will stay in your brain longer? Watch to find out!
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‪@KurobaneAzia‬ as Poniko/UBOA
‪@rosenthal5904‬ as The Grey Man
‪@Snakebite126‬ as Also The Grey Man
Written by Rabi
Beat prod. by DumbChild
Additional instrumental work by ENNWAY
‪@ENNWAY‬
Mixed and mastered by Freshy Kanal
‪@FreshyKanal‬
Yume Nikki sprites ripped by Funnyfunfunfun, Dunkelschwamm, and Lunar994 on Spriters Resource
LSD: Dream Emulator models by VGDCKeroro, YoshiandBlinx, and Roverjoe
Animation and Editing by Rabi
Art by linterteatime
‪@linterteatime‬
Thumbnail by Rabi
Special Thanks to ☆ 24EFFECTS ☆, Kikiyama, and Osamu Sato
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if you turn off the light in poniko's house, there is a 1/64 chance that the uboa event will occur. uboa appears as a black blob or shadow-like creature with a white oval covering most of its front, giving it a monochromatic look. when the event happens a bright flash fills the screen, then the entire room changes and uboa replaces poniko. you cannot leave the room, and flipping the light switch only causes another flash. if you interact with uboa, its face will become warped and you will be sent to a sectioned off part of the white desert known as uboa's trap, without a way to get back.
the gray man (identified in the game files as symspy.mom, hence also known as the spy) is an entity that unexpectedly appears right in front of the player on b-type days throughout certain locations in the dreamscape. upon appearing, he slowly moves forwards in a straight line. upon getting too close to the player, a bright flash will occur and the gray man will disappear. he may appear more than once in an area consecutively, and may even teleport around rapidly. gray man won't be chasing the player purposefully, he just moves forwards in a straight line during all his presense. he is sometimes viewed as the main antagonist of the game due to his hindering nature.

[@TheFatSlimeKing]

game you shouldn’t play while high vs game you also shouldn’t play while high

[@clodolcmidnights837]

Instructions unclear, I am now seeing the hatman

[@myri_the_weirdo]

I now want to play them high

[@ZZZREEET]

I process drugs sent by our Ministry Department for chemical testing and the observation of their release onto the populous. And I never get high.

[@Aselectir]

A video that shouldn’t be watched high

[@weelolol]

i also love that grey man comes in and ignores poniko to rap battle UBOA and then he immediately leaves after hes done

[@rotomfan63]

He came with a mission in mind and left when he was done, give him that. He didn't mess around or try to hurt Poniko anymore than he needed to to get to UBOA, which is honorable in a way if you ask me

[@ZZZREEET]

His business definitely is not the funny stuff, so it makes sense.. for once..

[@eugenekrabs141]

I love the Grey Man. Every time he is used in a battle he is used so differently and every single way he is used is good.

[@xard4668]

2:47 That pause is SO satisfying like DANG. Definetly in the Top 5 of the year, I'm telling you.

[@DenXtrem]

"under the streetlight, sleep tight." that was actually so clean.

[@weelolol]

if i had a nickel for everytime i saw grey man appeared as a rapper who distorted reality as he did his lyrics id have 2 nickels.

[@the_don_00]

I'm curious to know who the other one is, if you wouldn't mind :]

[@weelolol]

@@the_don_00 "The Smiling Man vs The Gray Man", which is more of a horror take on both characters

[@thispincer8404]

I'd have three Smiling Man, Purple Guy, and now Uboa

[@Ablonorid]

This is so surreal. But the visuals are fantastic. Exceptional.

[@TheCreeperPasta]

I had a goosebump when I read "thats a threat". Cool af

[@l_Am_Meme]

Everything about this battle is so clever and overall enjoyable. Easily your best battle by a _LONG_ shot.

[@aubreyathame]

seeing a quality yume nikki battle fuels me for another day

[@uncroppedsoop]

watching this while stoned in public was an excellent (bad) decision

[@AnmEEE-e6g]

Excellently bad

[@RandomDudeWhoDoesStuff-dq4cf]

"Man, I can't wait to sleep tonight! Surely I'll have a completely normal and not at all unnerving dream! I'll watch one more rap battle before that though, how bad can it be?" UBOA vs. The Grey Man (Yume Nikki vs. LSD: Dream Emulator) - Rap Battle by Rabi featuring Azia and Rosenthal: [In other words, great work!]

[@-keanetan]

Damn, animation and editing *all* done by yourself?? I would’ve thought gamingplush64 would have at least a little help there but colour me impressed, not to mention this only coming out a week after puss in boots vs cat in the hat. Also some people may not like sacrificing traditional “rap battle lines” for more immersive atmosphere, and it’s certainly a risk to pull off, but I still think it was handled excellently here, plus uboa spent most of their lines throwing solid punches at grey man anyway. Looking forward to more battles by you this year, even if less frequent!! ^^

[@yamamaisinmybed]

Agrees. We need more experimental battles

[@down69420]

The Gray Man is Gray

[@TheAp397]

i was weirdly harsh in my last comment. this has grown on me alot. its pretty cool

[@yamamaisinmybed]

This is my favourite battle from you by a long shot now holy shit this is incredible

[@fightmarker]

this is your best battle and i cant wait to see you top it over the course of the year, i love this shit man

[@brammschannel2887]

Was finally able to listen to this and Holy shit. Might just be the Yume Nikki fan in me speaking but this is your best battle yet. The vibes immaculately replicate both Yume Nikki and LSD: Dream Emulator, and the tiny references like “just a crick in the neck,” really pull everything together. 10/10, I can’t conjure up a single complaint

[@mrgreenmario64]

quality step up for this one is insane!!! really like how you did grey man in this, making parts of his verses just feel... off in a way. either way, definitely your best battle yet! you really did these creepypa- i mean, uh, spooky game characters justice!

[@Emmaa-e6z]

already a horror rap battle hood classics and I don't even know both of these characters

[@box_and_stuff]

Trippy, i love it also mistake in the fanart section, i dont go by box soldier anymore. Great battle nothenless

[@marshallweselowsky8429]

This is unironically fire tho wth

[@ThefifthBishopofGord]

I love the song. It really feels like the kind of song that fits the Dreamcore aesthetic. Well The Grey Man mostly ,UBOA is more of justadepiction of the song that exists in Dreamcore of what isn’t the odd in dream. I never find many songs fit feelings of Dreamcore compared to Weirdcore which tangled in others aesthetics in what is unusual in their songs or images. “Just remember it is all in your head.”

[@ThePaper_Clip]

I still feel like i’m on drugs, but in a good way

[@Silias06]

the vibes of this are so dang GOOD wonderful job!

[@IAmBored347]

FINALLY someone using the gimmick that Poniko and UBOA are the same rather than UBOA being a creepy person. And I'm glad because we finally get to see the switch light horror in full detail. Also dang good Vas for Poniko, UBOA, and The Grayman. As the biggest fan of Yume Nikki and LSD you did a great job with the characters. In my eyes considering both of their characters are unknown I do see they are up to interpretation. But I enjoy it. I'm glad Poniko here is more dismissive and introverted which fits the vibe of Yume Nikki as many NPCs mostly ignore Madotsuki. Makes the UBOA being more malicious and twisted makes sense because of agitation. Meanwhile the Gray Man is now becoming a cult character for the community. Now being used for many stuff. Considering his intrigue and mystery I do understand why he is used. Out of all the rap battles I've seen him against This Man vs The Grey Man, The Smiling Man vs Grey Man and against Poniko here this is my favorite interpretation. Also I love how good this video references the vibes of LSD and Yume Nikki. The LSD intros interrupting plus the atmosphere reminds me of Yume Nikki. Reminds me of both Dreamcore and Weirdcore so I'm glad. As a result I hope we get to see more indie like Yume Nikki like Omori, OFF or LISA The Painful. Snakebite's Jacket vs The Batter did well so I hope we get to see more. Also I IDK who won? As for criticism and nitpicks I do understand maybe the pause interruption can ruin the flow. And I do feel we could've had more of Poniko. But as a result this battle was great. 9/10! Best music, beats and the animation was good. I still prefer Intruder vs The Max Headroom Incident but overall good. Edit: Also Rosenthal should be an official VA because he's doing well with voicing Snakebite too for both of their vocal range.

[@gawkers12]

Hoping this video gets the recognition it deserves soon, great job to everyone who worked on this!

[@SupremeRapBattles]

this rap battle feels like a fever dream but in the dopest way possible🔥

[@diegofox1822]

God damn, this battle is a trip. Excellent work on this one Rabi

[@AlphiePrime]

That was so good, I really like the animations, visuals, beat, editing, and performances.

[@FlagBoi]

Yesssss!! Obscure nerdcore rap battles are what fuel meeeee. Maybe one day I'll be a halfway decent enough wordsmith to write some.

[@tashinatorgaming9674]

Very impressive and unique! Glad you're back and what a crazy battle to return with! This yesr is already looking to be very promising and exciting! Well done to everyone involved!

[@uncroppedsoop]

only just realized what you did with the text in the little scenic disruptions

[@JustaEclipse]

Man great to see you back

[@Rabi_battles]

never left

[@ravenaussie3760]

One of the most unique battles I've ever seen. Done well, and well done.

[@ShimarioRapBattles]

I feel like a rock Rabi this is incredible

[@lumdylol]

damnit, i now need to research both of these ips

[@Rabi_battles]

these are two of my favorite games ever please do

[@tompuffs]

This is your best work yet great job!

[@CyanCoat]

good work rabi i love this

[@garbageGothic]

i wanna analyze this under a microscope dude fantastic work whoa

[@GLstandsFor414]

First Frb where they do drugs for you Heartwarming ❤️

[@Xeorboom]

Grey Man had a great song! ...but I have to give it to UBOA/Poniko since she actually felt like she was in a rap battle while Grey Man was just doing a villain song.

[@hoodiemasterr]

The ending is like if Grey Man was leaving a message from the way he disappears in the end LMFAO

[@annesiac1]

ohh this s peak. love the visuals and all the interesting stuff done with the characters. Peak as hell! ! ! !

[@BlazzeyPlayz_]

the grey man gave me the intruder vibes frfr

[@VincShampson]

This is sick oh my

[@Dumbshlop]

Omg it's Gaster!

[@MetaPhoton]

FIRE AS HELLL

[@kempodragon22]

What a fucking banger, good job.

[@radishstew]

Might be the first good yume nikki battle, that I'm aware of at least

[@SmokeTheHorsehog]

I guess Madostsuki herself is never gonna get a rap battle of her own.

[@SwaggyFlan]

Hes gonna get me

[@Rabi_battles]

this battle scared me because i wasnt sober and i thought grey man was gonna get me

[@SirShadowhite]

The best rap battle featuring UBOA and brilliant in general

[@MCFawful]

Absolutely nuts what the hell

[@Losthsrijgx]

I wish I can work with you to make a animated rap battle ❤ let me know how

[@belsxn.]

the grey man vs uboa is back

[@VladimyrP]

This is a banger, great work!

[@Funkiestpop79]

Nice battle here's an idea for a rap battle ghost rider from marvel comics vs kindred from league of legends

[@Buzzkiller101]

Rabi... what am i seeing... i knew i should i never had took that pill

[@jackaweplushpro]

That’s what happens when you watch a battle with the grey man 😂

[@lowkydoodles]

Who knew being on drugs could be this fire? 🔥

[@bonfire00]

holy hell

[@donovanhadley2209]

This was an exp erience

[@gatorpuppy]

UBOA vs Uboa (Artist)

[@heriocilllusion3295]

Ayyy Nice Yume Nikki in a battle

[@Ian-ps7sh]

woah... that was weird?

[@RandomMcadam]

1:19 *"istillseeyourshadowsinmyroom"* 🗣🗣🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@M4ximumCheese]

Canttakebackthelovethatigaveyou

[@TheSpecialGrade]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@wolfmandeidara4382]

madotsuki vs sunny

[@Rabi_battles]

i just made the one yume nikki battle man i can’t do it again

[@jackaweplushpro]

Eyeless Jack vs Laughing Jack characters :O

[@RoshawnARB]

uboa bars made me throw up

[@MustyYew]

uboa won

[@Ruby_Dude55]

boy oh boy i love lysergic acid diethylamide

[@GucciJesuss]

Grey Man won ez

[@NelaIWNL]

hey guys

[@NelaIWNL]

absolutely visually stunning great shit man, love the "that is a threat" moment & all the loopy shit you did through the lsd dream emulator verses, i wish more people would get ambitious incorporating the source material they use in this very fashion

[@Rabi_battles]

hi alen :D

[@SIRRapBattles]

this is pretty good but i wanted pomni vs pibby

[@Emmaa-e6z]

I beg your finest pardon @SIRRapBattles

[@yamamaisinmybed]

Nuh uh

[@TheAp397]

they didnt do much actaul. rap battling and the repeditiveness while purposful got kind of old but the expirimentation is really interesting. certaninly not something ive ever seen before.