Atsuko Emoto & Ayumi Kurihara vs. Bambi & Kyoko Kimura

[8.0] "Was very close to falling asleep so I don't have the best handle on this match, but I remember it being rather typical of the classic joshi tag team style if a little more shoot-y, and just as amazing as you'd expect from any of those other classic bouts."

[9.0] "This starts with a brawl which is a nice change of pace from previous IBUKI tags and it made a lot of sense given this tag is made up of two singles from the previous IBUKI show. Kurihara is always based on these shows but in this she fucking rules. She's just trying to start fights with anyone and win whenever she can. Whether it's throwing cheap shots at the illegal opponent or rolling up Kyoko while she's in the middle of a strike exchange with Emoto, she's always engaging. Her aggression gets the better of her and eats the classic big boot into rushed pin from Kyoko for the elimination. Emoto has to take on Bambi and Kyoko alone and she gets destroyed with double team stuff for ages. She has to work like 2 or 3 counters to get Kyoko out of the ring and get a fluke pin after a shining wizard counter to eliminate Bambi. Emoto and Kimura just throw all their bombs and holds at each other as the final 2 in the match, submission counters and all sorts. Kyoko really feels like the one to beat in this, she kicks out of Emoto's lariat at 1 so Emoto returns the favour and kicks out of the big boot of death at 1. They're swinging right hands, everyone around ringside is screaming, they each survive another big boot and lariat until Emoto finally gets it with the brainbuster. Might be the best IBUKI match to date, this ruled so damn much."

[9.0] "This match is messy and scrappy as hell and that's why I like it. This is a brawlfest with a frenetic pace and sick strikes. If you enjoy Nanae/Arisa Nakajima Seadlinnng tag matches, you'll really like this match."

[9.0] "What a match, really exciting with a very hot crowd and a great drama. I especially loved the 2nd and 3rd fall. I love the 2nd fall because the dynamic was so great with Atsuko Emoto having to face Kyoko and Bambi who were double teaming her the entire time and she was a great underdog in it. The last one was so great because there was a sense of urgency in it, trading one shot at time, going for the cover right after, the crowd was screaming. Just great. (****1/4)"