This one was wild. I could basically tie the old record using existing strats, but in order to break it I had to come up with some new faster ideas. Many required very strict execution, and one drop would kill the run. I also lifted some ideas from Shining (previous WR) that I hadn't incorporated before.

Trial 20 was the big time save, around 4 seconds. By using the EX Palm FADC into j.MP route, I could start midscreen and end in a 1-hit U1. Luckily Gouken has insane juggle potential so it all works properly.

I also saved 1-2 seconds on Trial 22 by dashing toward the corner for another U1 animation skip. You have to walk precisely after the nj.HP, otherwise you'll be too far for 2LP to link.

I found an easy setup for 1-hit LP Super on Trial 18 to save some time on the knockdown.

On Trials 21 and 24, I got U2 to hit once. This has around a 2-3f timing window. Too early and it will whiff so you want to err on the side of caution when attempting this.

I don't think I made any mistakes, so there's probably 1-2 seconds that could possibly be saved through perfect movement and mashing between trials.