With AvA6 still ongoing, (at the time of this blog post, October 23, 2023) I wanted to write about what I want to see compared to what I think will happen in this series. This is pure speculation, none of this has been confirmed or denied by Alan or his team, this is all what I want to see and what I think will happen in AvA6.
Familiar Faces[]
While there are several awesome new characters, namely the Mercenaries, there are several other characters that I personally want to see in AvA6.
Purple and King Orange[]
How they might be included[]
Am I biased? Yes. Have I expressed how much I love Purple? Many times. Would he and King be great characters to bring back? I'm trying to be as unbiased as possible, but yes, I think so, and I think I have a good way of incorporating them. The Fighting Stick Figures, seeing The Second Coming and The Chosen One get captured, would obviously want to go rescue them. I'd imagine Red would start to race after them, but Yellow would stop him, saying that if the Mercenaries caught TSC and TCO, they would not have a chance against them (considering they have seen TCO's superpowers, and even those were no match for the Mercenaries, Yellow, the most logical of the group, would be the one to talk Red down). Yellow devises a plan, telling them to split up. Blue and Red would follow the Mercenaries, while Yellow and Green would go get help. They would arrive at the door of King and Purple, and Purple, seeing his old friend Green once again, is all too willing to help him and the others, and King would join as well, if only for Purple.
Why they might be included[]
- To strengthen their bond with each other, and the Stick Gang. I truly think that Purple and King should make an appearance. This would not only strengthen their bond with the Stick Gang, but also their bond with each other as well. I imagine having lived with each other for a while now, they are well aware of their traits and quirks, and now they can play off of each other quite well, and we as viewers can see these two build their bond even more (Similar to the Ice Skating short).
- They are assets to the Gang. I also think they can contribute with their fighting skills. These two, even at their weakest, are shown to be on par with the Stick Gang when it comes to fighting, and King has shown to be quite intelligent, something that could play off of Yellow. I truly think that they would be assets to the Stick Gang, (even if King doesn't have the best chemistry with the Gang. He is aware of their likes and dislikes, as shown by him luring Blue with Netherwarts and Yellow with a command block staff) and their inclusion could include another arc from a character shown below (Assuming this character makes an appearance along with Purple and King).
- They are well-loved characters. I cannot speak for everyone, nor have I conducted a survey or anything, but I would imagine that Purple and King are quite popular characters in the Animation vs. series. Me personally, Purple is among my favorites, and my love for him is on par with my love for Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Seriously, I could quote that movie for days, and anyone who knows me IRL can verify that. Someone help me). Their backstories are why I love them, especially Purple, and I'd imagine most others can agree. You know you're an awesome antagonist, and character in general, when the audience sympathizes for you, and after King lost his son, it's hard not to, and each of their redemptions and love for each other makes them--in my eyes--must-haves. Not that AvA needs more fans, but I think adding characters like Purple and King would get a lot more people on board, and I personally am hoping that they make a return.
- The Gang is getting shorthanded. The above was written before Part 2 happened. Obviously I had no idea of Yellow's capture when I wrote it, but now, with these new circumstances, there is more reason for Purple and King to appear. TSC and Yellow are both apprehended, leaving only Green, Blue, and Red left, assuming they were just left on the parking lot for whatever reason. Surely at this point they would realize they are overmatched and would go get help, and who better to get it from than a couple of old friends? I mentioned how King's intelligence could play off Yellow, but now with Yellow gone, King would have an even bigger role if he were to appear. King could be the brains of the group, if only for a moment. I also mentioned their fighting ability, and yes, some extra muscle would help in their mission. With the Gang's number dwindled down to three, now would be a good time to regroup and recruit some allies. Now having experienced what Agent can do, they need all the help they can get.
- Purple's recent resurgence. There is one thing I personally have noticed in recent months: Purple's been getting a lot more screentime. It hasn't been as much as the main five, of course, but he has been appearing more and more. Since The Prank debuted on March 30th to near the end of July, there have been nine Minecraft-themed animations, including Actual Shorts and The Prank itself. Of those nine, four of them have featured Purple in some way, ranging from being a minor cameo to one of the main characters. This may be less than half, 44.444...%, but Purple hasn't been in this many episodes in this quick succession since the height of AvM S3, and that includes two consecutive episodes in AvM S4. And King has been along for the ride as well. Among those four episodes that have featured Purple, half of them have his adopted father as well. Purple and King are clearly not being forgotten, and considering how recent trends seem to be pointing toward Purple returning, it gives me hope that Purple--along with King--will appear in AvA S3.
Why they might NOT be included[]
- The crossover conundrum. That being said, I am skeptical that we will see Purple and King in this episode for one big reason: aspects of AvA and AvM rarely cross over. What I mean by that is the AvA story and AvM story are two separate stories, and aside from the Stick Gang, characters, scenes, objects, etc. don't usually appear in the alternate universe they start. For an example, we do not commonly see Minecraft elements in AvA, nor do we see characters original to AvA (Like TCO and TDL) in Minecraft (Aside from one short where Yellow and Green were playing with toys). I will say this: these two universes are connected. This is proven in the short "Cherry Blossoms," and Blue planted a seed from TSC's tree drawing in a block of Minecraft dirt, but this is certainly the exception, and not the rule. Is it possible that Purple and King appear in AvA? I'd certainly say yes, especially given their popularity, (Their backstories are gripping, which is why I love Purple so much: his arc during the series) but will it happen? I am reserved and skeptical, but I hope that it will happen.
Verdict[]
But to answer the question: Will we see Purple and King in AvA6? Possibly, but I personally would not bet money on it. I want it to happen, I want to see my man Purple again, especially if another character I will mention appears, but I will believe it when I see it. Maybe give it a 40% chance of seeing them.
Dark Blue[]
How he might be included[]
Dark Blue was the character I was alluding to while writing about why Purple and King should appear. While I must admit this is more of a pipe dream, imagine how insane it would be for Purple to see his dad after all this time. I'd imagine, after Green and Yellow recruit King and Purple for their cause, the four of them would meet Red and Blue at victim's building. They would sneak in through the ceiling on the hunt for TSC and TCO, when Purple and King spot Dark Blue among the plethora of gray-colored workers (A guy has to eat, after all).
Why he might be included[]
- Chemistry with Purple and King. I imagine a scenario from the movie Kung Fu Panda 3. In case one hasn't seen the movie, the titular panda, Po, meets his birth dad after years of being apart (They were separated when Po was a baby for reasons out of their control). At first, Po's adoptive father, Mr. Ping, isn't happy about it, but eventually both Po's dads put their differences aside and help Po in his time of need. I bring this up because I see a similar dynamic between King and Dark Blue if the two were to meet. I'd imagine Purple would tell King about Dark Blue, (assuming he hasn't already) which would rub King the wrong way, but they too could all join together and find strength with each other, especially if Purple finds himself in trouble. This also raises some questions: Would the three of them meet? How would Dark Blue react to seeing his son again after leaving him? Will Dark Blue have a change of heart? Does he regret what he did? It sure doesn't seem that way, but as Purple himself has shown, forgiveness and acceptance can come to even the most broken of figures, even if it takes some time. How would the dynamic between Dark Blue and King play out? I can't imagine what would happen to King upon seeing Dark Blue for the first time, though if I had to guess, I'd imagine King would be quite protective of his adopted son, probably ready to throw down, with Purple playing peacemaker between them. I would like to think, though, that the two of them would eventually push their differences aside and help Purple when he needs it the most. This would tie in nicely with a possible arc from Dark Blue.
- Strong potential for Dark Blue's arc. If you ask me, there is a lot of potential for some great heartfelt moments between Purple and his biological dad, and maybe, after all this time, Purple would forgive Dark Blue for all his misdeeds, similar to how Green accepted him. I'd imagine an arc where Dark Blue starts off his old, toxic way, devaluing Purple and not caring about him at first, only to realize how much Purple has grown, not only as a fighter, but also as a person, and playing a crucial role in the story. Dark Blue might realize that he was wrong for leaving him and Pink, which would lead to an apology from Dark Blue to Purple and King, which Purple wholeheartedly accepts. I do think, though, that if (and this is a big if) given the choice between living with King or Dark Blue, Purple would choose King 10/10 times. King has shown Purple more love and acceptance than Dark Blue ever has. King is Purple's real dad. It would be a crime to split them apart, so while Purple's bond with Dark Blue would be mended, but the two of them would go their separate ways. I'd imagine they would keep in touch, though. Perhaps a correspondence through texting or letter-writing. This is nothing more than speculation, and as I said at the top, seeing Dark Blue in AvA6 is a pipe dream at best in my opinion.
Why he might NOT be included[]
- The crossover conundrum... again. As I mentioned with why Purple and King Orange might be left out, the same logic adheres to Dark Blue as well. We first meet him in AvM, and like I said above, these two universes (AvA and AvM) do not often cross. They have crossed before, I pointed that out above, so I won't rehash it here. What is important is this: Aspects of AvA rarely mix with AvM, and vice versa. It has happened before, but it is not necessarily the norm, and thus, Dark Blue might be excluded from AvA6.
- He's dependent on other characters. The reason why I brought Dark Blue up was because of his potential with King and Purple. However, if those two characters do not show up, there is no reason for Dark Blue to appear either. The only member of the Stick Gang who is aware of his existence is Green, when Purple told him his story, and I don't think Green alone warrants Dark Blue appearing. The other members pf the Gang would simply think of him as a random guy, no real significance compared to their top priority: save TSC and TCO and stop victim from his plan. If King and Purple are present in this story, (which I personally am not expecting, but I am holding out a little bit of hope) then Dark Blue appearing would make sense, but without them, there is no point for Dark Blue to show up.
Verdict[]
As I said before, I believe that Dark Blue appearing is a pipe dream at best. He has potential for a great and gripping arc, as explained above, but considering we already had a great father-son dynamic with King and Purple in AvM Season 3, I'd imagine Alan and his team will try something different for AvA6. I'd love to see him, if only for a possible redemption and reunition with Purple, but I highly doubt it, even more so since his appearance depends on Purple and/or King. If either of them aren't here, neither will Dark Blue. Could we see Dark Blue in AvA6? There is technically a chance, but I'm not holding my breath. 10% chance at most. It's probably not going to happen, but I can dream.
The Dark Lord[]
How he might be included[]
This is a character I have seen on several YouTube shorts predicting possible characters that could appear in AvA6. The Dark Lord could make an appearance, and I personally really want to see him. How he might appear is to me, rather simple. He would be the mastermind behind all of it. I would imagine one scene where victim dismisses the Mercs and goes to a different room where his boss, The Dark Lord, is sitting. The "Somehow Palpatine returned" memes (Anyone else a Star Wars fan? Just me?) would be relevant here, but in all seriousness, he survived somehow and would be using victim to help get revenge against their shared father. Also, having all four of Alan's current creations would be awesome.
Why he might be included[]
- He's still alive... maybe. As of now, The Dark Lord's fate is still unknown. He was last seen getting blasted by an awakened SC, but considering how durable his species is, it is conceivable that he survived. The fact is this: we as fans are unsure on whether or not TDL is still alive and kicking or if he is as dead as his Virabots. I would imagine Alan himself is unsure, considering in one of his AvG videos, when he played Rivals of Aether, he mentioned how indecisive he is. Is it possible that Alan is unsure to bring TDL back in a future episode? I would say... yes. It is possible, but then again, I am no animator, so I cannot imagine how far out he and his team have AvA6. Nonetheless, TDL may still be alive, and if he is, that would be insane to see.
- His presence fits the story thus far. If TDL does show up, I would imagine he would be the mastermind behind everything. He would be the boss behind victim, the Mercs, everything. victim would be doing the dirty work for his secret boss, TDL. I would imagine these two would have a somewhat similar chemistry between King and Purple during Parkour through The Ultimate Weapon--that is to say, partners in crime--minus the father-son dynamic the latter pair have (obviously). Anyway, his inclusion would make a lot of sense with how the story is progressing. TCO and TSC are locked up, the FSF stand no chance against him, and both victim and TDL share a common enemy: Alan himself. They say nothing unites people like having a common enemy, so I could see the two "brothers" working together against their creator due to their shared goal. Also, having the two good brothers, TCO and TSC, caged instantly takes TDL's two biggest threats out of the picture, leaving nothing standing between him and Alan. These are possible signs of a resurrection/return from TDL. The only question is... Will he show up at all? Because if he does, Alan's video counterpart doesn't stand much of a chance against victim (the brains) and The Dark Lord (the brawn).
Why he might NOT be included[]
- He's dead. Straight up. This is the most obvious reason why TDL would not appear. He can't show up as anything more than a video flashback or a distant memory if he is dead. As for me personally, I stand firmly in the "The Dark Lord is dead," camp. I cannot fathom how he survived TSC's awakened form and final explosion is the distance. It makes the most sense to me that Dark is dead, though I suppose it is possible he survived since Alan's stick figures seem to have the durability of a Minecraft player wearing Protection IV Netherite armor. But even with the strongest armor, that doesn't make a player invincible. The same with Dark. He may be one of the strongest characters in AvA, and in the entire franchise up there with King Orange with the double MGI, The Chosen One, and the awakened SC, but he is not unkillable, and I do believe that he is dead and will not make any future appearances other than memories and cameos. Do I want him to be dead? No, I would love to see him appear again, but me personally, I would be shocked to see him.
Verdict[]
While I would love to see Dark once again, I simply do not see it happening for the simple reason that I believe Dark is dead. As much as it pains me to admit it, I do not think we will see any more of the bright-red Hollow Head in Alan Becker videos outside of flashbacks and play fights with toys. Even if he does make a future comeback, AvA6 is victim's season, not Dark's, so maybe a future AvA7 could feature him, but for now, he's dead. Straight up. I'd give it a 10% chance for Dark to appear in AvA6. Not impossible, technically, but I highly doubt it.
Events[]
What might we see in AvA6? I can see a lot of things happening.
The Second Coming Reawakened[]
How it might be included[]
This is one of the more common and obvious theories, but I can see this taking place as the ultimate climax of the series. Just as TSC killed TDL at the end of AvA5, I suspect that is how victim meets his end. Somehow, TSC will sense his friends in danger (We have seen this happen in the Skyblock episode of AvM) which will spark his newfound powers. He knows he has them now, he just needs to figure out how to activate them.
Why it might be included[]
- The ultimate climax. TSC's powers were already revealed to him, and I think that will be how victim will defeated. Alan's creations are shown to be quite durable, unable to be killed off easily, so I think it will take an extreme amount of power to finish victim off. It makes sense for TSC to save the day once more, considering he is the main character and, as mentioned earlier, he is aware of them now. I can imagine victim picking off TSC's friends one by one, which causes TSC to snap and his powers activate once more. It's pretty obvious to me, though if victim did end up winning, that would be a plot twist.
Alan's Cursor Recreated[]
How it might be included[]
This is another seemingly obvious prediction. There's a reason Agent left Yellow conscious and apprehended him instead of the other three FSF. This has been thrown around by others before, but this is too apparent to disagree with. victim captures Yellow and orders him to recreate Alan's cursor. Yellow will eventually be forced to comply, leading to another battle between creator and original creation.
Why it might be included[]
- victim's revenge. Obvious answer is obvious, but yeah, this is what victim wants. He wants revenge, and Yellow is his golden ticket for it. There isn't too much I can say about this without repeating myself. I feel very confident that Alan will return to the Outernet with Yellow's unwilling help, be it by using torture or another memory reading device to get Yellow's cooperation.
victim Returns to ALANSPC[]
How it might be included[]
I'm not sure of this is as common as the above two, but I think it could happen. Key word being, "could." But the question is, how? How would victim get there? Well, if you ask me, the same way his younger brothers TCO and TSC, as well as the FSF, got there: the hole in the sky. We have seen the Mercs riding floating, flying speeder bikes, so flight is not out of the question. Plus, with his memory reader, all victim has to do is rewind TCO's memory to the two separate moments he went to their shared stomping grounds, and just like that, he is aware of the hole, and now has a legitimate way to face his creator head on.
Why it might be included[]
- It sets the grounds for an epic battle. If victim were to return, he would obviously try to defeat his creator's cursor in some way. I can't imagine victim will go unarmed. Considering the technology used by Agent, I assume victim has similar tools. I mean, if you have a queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns, why not use them to their fullest? (Sorry, the chess player I am took over) It is unclear if the buffs/nerfs from The Box remain after leaving it, but if they are, that would make victim even more of a threat, and with the Stick Gang and Chosen stuck in the Outernet, this sets the stage for a 1v1 duel between creation and creator 17 years in the making (Probably more like 18, since 2023 has a month left in its existence, and considering the gap between Parts 1 and 2 was six months, I'm not expecting Part 3 anytime soon, sadly). Considering Alan Becker and his team are known for their legendary fight scenes, a clash between victim and Alan seems inevitable, and where better of a battleground than ALANSPC?
Why is might not be included[]
- Does victim know about the hole? Admittedly, I'm grasping for straws. A battle between Alan and his first creation seems almost inevitable. However, there is one question that concerns me about the battle happening on ALANSPC: Where will it take place? I imagine victim is unaware of the hole in the sky that leads to ALANSPC. If he did, why wouldn't he take one of the speeders shown earlier and fly up there himself? Considering his only threats in TCO and the Stick Gang are gone, that leaves Alan undefended and open for attack. Considering victim's desire for revenge, one would think that he wants it now, so why doesn't he? He is unaware of the access portal to ALANSPC... for now. I can easily see victim rewinding TCO's memories far enough to see TCO breaking into his old home, but if he is impatient, he might force Yellow to recreate the cursor in the Outernet. I do believe that Alan vs. victim will happen. But where?
Verdict[]
I am anticipating a battle between Alan and his first creation. However, the only thing I am unsure of is the location. It could be at an iconic location, like the battleground where TCO fought TDL, or it could be on ALANSPC. I do think it could very well be there but I am not sure. If I had to guess, it will be on ALANSPC. The battle itself happening, I'd give it a 90% chance. Very likely. On ALANSPC? Maybe more of a 50% or 60% chance. Possible, but not certain.
The Fighting Stick Figures Get Powers[]
How it might be included[]
This I have seen on several YouTube shorts about predictions on this series, so I wanted to comment on it. I think the "how" is rather simple. Similar to how TSC found his powers in AvA5 Part 4 - The Showdown. powers neither he nor we the viewers knew about, I could see the FSF getting them in a similar way. Perhaps they have powers themselves, but are unaware of them. As far as I am aware, there is no special rule that denies Internet stick figures supernatural abilities, (Apart from specially-designed staff in King Orange's case) so who knows? Maybe something will kick the FSF into overdrive and activate something within them.
Why it might be included[]
- TSC can't activate his powers. Not gonna lie, I am finding it hard to fathom the FSF getting powers, but I suppose it could happen, and here is one way it might. If TSC can't use his secret powers. or they don't get triggered, it might be up to the FSF to proverbially pick up the slack. Perhaps something within them will activate, similar to TSC's. Will something spark it? Perhaps seeing some extreme trauma of their own, like seeing TSC get killed right before their eyes will be the trigger. There are many angles to come at this from, but as for why this might happen, it could be as simple as TSC can't.
Post AvA6 Part 2 - The Box[]
I'll admit, I probably swung and missed when I hoped for Purple, King, and Dark Blue. However, I have an idea of what is going to go down in the future installments.
SPOILER WARNING FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T SEEN AVA6 Part 2
We now know victim's motives: he wants revenge against Alan, and now, with Yellow, he has a chance of that happening. I can imagine Red, Green, and Blue recovering from their encounter with Agent and realizing they're a man down. The wonder where Yellow is, or what happened to him, and Blue remembers the workers taking Yellow away is his last moments of consciousness. Red would be itching to get back in the action, but Blue would stop him, noting that if they cross paths with Agent again, they would get pummeled, again.
Yellow will get tasked by victim with recreating Alan's cursor, as he did in AvA5. Yellow will refuse, obviously, but victim has several aces up his sleeve. He'll show Yellow his friends, locked in a box, getting tortured, and victim won't stop until Yellow does as told. Yellow will reluctantly comply, not wanting to see his friends, especially Blue, go through this. Alan's cursor is created within the lab, resulting in an incredible duel between Alan and his first ever creation. With his job done, Yellow will be discarded and tossed into a cell, and Alan and victim engage in a 1v1 fight. Who would win in this scenario? I truly don't know, but it's gonna be awesome.
I suspect that, with the revelation of TSC's powers, victim would keep him locked up tight. We can't have him interrupting our plans. TSC would try to activate them, sensing his friends are in danger, but cannot figure out how. However, I figure TSC would see his friends in danger, which would trigger them at some point in time, probably in the final climax. I cannot predict how many parts this series will have, but whatever happens, I'm looking forward to it.