The only issue I have with this book is that Mothwing is horribly out of character, she's far- far too mean to Shadowsight and Tigerstar is out of character when it comes to taking Moth's side, which doesn't at all fit with how protective a father he has been through the arc so far.

Meanwhile: Yellowfang sips tea slowly in StarClan, avoiding everyone's eye contact

No one: Not a living cat: Not a dead cat: Ashfur: “so you remember that breakup we had a really long time ago?”

Akira last week: How to avoid spoilers Akira this week: 'Ghost Ashfur's revenge' as the title

I think Firestar is becoming sentient... He realized that the only reason they choose to send Ashfur was because of plot. Soon, Firestar will realize that they are all in a book. He will then discover how to write for himself and achieve his final form!!! This was his plan from day one... Take over warriors, and give himself an actual personality!!!

The whole “Corrupted Ghost Army” sounds quite frightening And Spiresight, you dun goofed giving Ashfur that information

So in other words, Welcome to Among Us, Warrior Cats edition with Bright Guardian Akira, Moonkitti, and more!

If I'm honest, that ghost scene freaked me out, but Ashfur putting other ghosts in Bramblestar's body to control Shadowsight was dark.

Ashfur wtf At this point the break up was around 10-13 years ago- And ashfur the mage Come on im not the only one thinking about that right?

Bramblestar: everything is finally working out for the clans. I am a strong leader and have made peace with the others. prey is plentiful, the code is being followed by every single cat, even Breezepelt. Skyclan has a home, the dark forest is defeated, darktail is gone, and every cat is happy. Ashfur: lolol Peace go brrrr Edit: Bramblestar/Ashfur was the impostor.

*bramblestar body exist* Starclan not totally evil ghost:it's free real estate

That amazing possessed Bramblestar art is legitimately creeping me out

If you told young me who read the first three arcs of this book, that later there will be spirit and earth powers in Warriors, I'd think you're talking about a different book.

I believe that while Bristlefrost doesn’t have a power like the others, she will play a key part in helping Rootspring unlock his full potential. In the book, one of the Sisters states that Rootspring must open his heart if he wants to summon the dead cats again, by himself. I believe that his love for Bristlefrost will need to come to full fruition, where he disregards everything for his love for her. His heart finally opens, and he is finally able to utilize his full power without struggle.

For anyone wondering, the two cats Akira refers to as zombies are Berrynose and StemLeaf. Other members of Ashfurs dead people army include: RosePetal, SandyNose, and StrikeStone.

Over the river and through the woods, And into the moonpool they go; The spirit knows the way to carry the deputy, Through the icy cold waters below ohhh!

Can we just all agree that the new artwork of the imposter is really REALLY creepy, but in a good way

Warriors is now officially called: *Horror With Teen Romance: CAT EDITION!*

I used to really like Mothwing on how unique she was ( cuz she's an atheist medicine cat ) Then Darkness Within happened and she makes me want to send her to Starclan personally.... Poor ShadowSight...

Mr. Blue Eyed BrambleAsh is pretty horrifying.

Istg if they forget Rootspring has that earth power I'll be angry. They forgot about that connection between Squirrelflight and Leafpool

Starclan: Let's let a cat who attempted to murder 3 cats into starclan, what can go wrong? edit: 4 cats

I legit said: "If Ashfur isnt the imposter, I'm leaving the fandom." Glad I didnt have to!

In summary: yellow fang caused all this and she shouldn't make any further decisions of keeping cats in starclan and spiresight caused this as well Also, why does a broken code give me power of three vibes?

I’d just like to point out how Missy Dakota’s drawing of the imposter in this video is absolutely phenomenal, and it’s definitely one of my favorite sprites they’ve drawn. It’s creepy to an extent that made me want to watch this video lol.

What is it with random travellers telling random useful sheet to the wrong people? Midnight to Sol, Spiresight to Ashfur, Etc.

We've gone from a young cat leaving his home to be free, to *a literal war against ghosts.* What happened guys

I want to know what Tawnypelt thinks about all this. Does she want to risk killing or brother? Or does she want to stand at her sons side? Is she scared for the mate and kits she has in starclan? She would be very interesting cat to learn about in this arc

You’re still misreading that passage about Spiresight. Spiresight never did anything to help Ashfur, all Ashfur was saying is that he was bending Spiresight to his will. Spiresight was never bad and never had any ill intentions, he’s just under Ashfur’s control now

My favorite part of Darkness Within was when Thornclaw was like "are you SURE there was no nepotism when choosing Thunderclan's last three deputies" and Lionblaze was like "Of COURSE mouse-brain!""

It's done. Warriors is now a Horror Series.

When i looked at the thumb nail- I WAS AMAZED AT THE IMPOSTER BRAMBLESTAR ART

Bristlefrost is significant bc she, unlike Ashfur, has been shown to be able to handle rejection - by not trying to murder her competition.

Honestly every time Ashfur talked in Darkest Within I was just- just TERRIFIED my back always gets chills! Especially the Sister Scene!

Everyone be talkin about the boom but who isnt talking about the new Sprite for bramble star and squilf

2:39 When you said “Poor Cheddar” I was so startled because that’s the name of my cat.

8:42 Wait wait wait... Cats that *cant get to starclan?* Remember all that rouges like Scourge, Sol and Darktail? *Imagine if Ashfur brought THEM back* I mean... cats that dont belive in starclan still have a spirit right? So since Ashfur is building himself a ghost army, Trees powers could come in pretty handy (if he hasn't died yet, i can't really read the books)

Omg when the sisters summoned the ghost scene scarrd the frick out of me---

I'm kinda sad Ashfur didn't get reformed, but hecko gecko I love that he's come back as a reoccurring character! Still love my sad man

Airbending Waterbending Earthbending Firebending Catbending (1:08) Only the avatar, master of all 5 elemen- Ight Imma stop...

Me: looks at thumbnail Also me: That's not creepy at all

I love villain Ashfur so much,, unlike most villains, he's actually able to form a big threat, cause mass destruction, is unique because I'm pretty sure he's the ONLY starclan cat, and he seems like he suffers from slight trauma from he was alive. I like to think that he developed his feelings of loneliness from emotional starvation from when he was alive, causing him to be able to feel lonely. Even though his big plan isn't revealed yet he already had caused many destruction, man I'm so excited for this arc, i hope we get to see his secret plan unfold into something really cool! Let's not turn this villain into what happened in the dark forest in the power of three shall we.

Me watching this video: I’m not even close to the broken code, I should stop watching Me ten minutes later: screw it

At one point in the video. Listen closely. "They dont tell you" (The Squirrelflight song) is playing. With all thats happening. Hearing the song definitely hits differently.

Me who just finished reading the book: *Ah yes, theory time.*

AND THEY SAY ASHFUR ISNT EVIL! LIKE CMON!

family goals; me, my wife -who i’m holding hostage- and my son -who is horrified of me-

Great theory, Akira! I think you've hit the nail on the head with this one. And I love your timeline and your predictions about how the rest of the arc is going to play out! If I had to guess, Shadowsight and crew will probably win by eating deathberries and venturing into the Dark Forest to destroy the barrier. This seems like the most logical way to defeat Ashfur. ... I do wish the Erins hadn't incorporated *literal attempted suic!de* into the plot of this arc, though. Surely this is *not* the kind of message they want to send to kids, that eating actual poison will put you in a "deep sleep" and allow you to fight ghosts... They really should have found another way for Shadowsight to travel as a spirit--like sleeping next to the Moonpool, or something. Anything would have been better than... this. Anyway, awesome job!! ^w^

I agree with a lot that was said in this video. They wrote a lot of the characters like Mothwing and Mistystar with two completely different characters than they had in the previous books. Mothwing is just super mean to Shadowsight, and Mistystar all of a sudden wants Mothwing to come back after sending her into exile for so long, but not letting the others back. Mothwing infuriated me in this arc, and it just makes me super upset how she just had a character flip. Like come on, she should know how it feels to be an outsider to the other medicine cats. Puddleshine and Tigerstar aren't helping the situation at all either. This book had me build resentment towards Mothwing, Tigerstar, Mistystar, and Puddleshine.

I would like this series to be the ‘epic ending’ if you will. I think that there should be a massive battle (ghost battle) and the ghosts will win. Think about it. If the cats win, against all odds, it would seem as if they are immune. Obviously I want the series to go on, but there will be super editions, manga, and other similar side-books.

Ashfur in the first arc: *literal cardboard cut out of a cat* Ashfur now: "I AM YOUR NEW GOD"

Okay I saw the thumbnail as the first thing in my recommendations when I opened KZfaq and it SCARED ME.

Here's an idea, in Graystripe's Vow the Moonstone was destroyed correct. Perhaps Ashfur during one of his rests went to the Moonstone and destroyed it to keep Graystripe from reaching StarClan.

Hey Akira how about this. If Starclan are the guardians what are they guarding? I think they are the messengers as well as protectors but not the real power. If Ashfur cut the protectors of not only the living but the dead off he can take advantage of the real ghostly power that watches over the clans. Maybe that other worldly power Starclan gets their prophecies from may be connected to the Tribe or Rock. The clans come from the Tribe and Rock is the very first stone-teller ever. If Jayfeather can talk to Rock or maybe if they visit The Tribe and talk to their ancestors they can find a solution

oh my god that Brashstar art is 👌 i swear Missy Dakota is the best also, through darkness within, i was really hoping for evil shadowsight. like that would’ve been so good. shadowsight is so desperate to to prove he’s not a murderer that ashfur can easily manipulate him “i’m the only one who can prove bramblestars alive, so you have to help me” and then shadowsight slowly starts trusting and even looking up to ashfur cause he’s the only one who doesn’t avoid him and the only one who acts like he understands him.

We need more books about other clans. We mostly just stick with the perspective of Thunderclan. What about the other clans? That would be interesting to see other clans perspectives, In a different book Other than Thunderclan.

Me: Oh ya Akira made a new video I was looking forward to this all week lets go! Akira: *Darkness Within spoilers ahead* Me: NOOOOOooooooo! I really need to buy that book. 😭

5:12 i think the dark forest knew how to use the power because thisleclaw used to be a star clan cat, until bluestar chased him out.

What if in the end, the way to stop Ashfur is by his inner loneliness.

hmm I guess thunderclan is playing among us rn lmao

Akira about bristlefrost at the end: “she’s a little confused, but she’s got the spirit.”

Wow. Just wow! That’s a lot to take in! I can tell that warriors will probably never be the same as it was back in the power of three! I’m currently reading about needlepaw and alderpaw so that’s a lot for me lol

One thing that I really want to happen is that Rootspring tries to use and master the 'earth power' but isn't able to. He looks for answers and sees promise in one cat, none other than his sister Needleclaw! I really want this to happen because I want her to keep that character ark that happened in Darkness Within and not just fade into the background like most other characters. Edit- Also I wanted to add that my friend calls the Ashfur imposter A**fur which I love as it fits so well!

YESSSS I'M ALWAYS SO EXCITED FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!! You're a goddamn queen

Squirrelflight: **Gets called a "Mary Sue" for years** Ashfur: *"Hold my freshkill"*

You know how even when he had cats rebel against him, they still in a way accepted him? My theory is that while he can completely control the dead, he can slightly emotionally manipulate living cats. Also as revealed in Place of no Stars he can also use the senses of his zombies. So the cats he can emotionally manipulate would have the same effect. That's how he knew about that Willowshine was coming to the Dark Forest and that Shadowsight was going off in the forest. But that's why he had so many followers when he was possessing Bramblestar and why Shadowsight let him escape. I also think that he lets some of the dead believe they are in control and he's just a voice in the back of their, like Snowtuft and Mapleshade, but can completely take over at anytime. This is also shown in Place of No stars as Snowtuft was leading Shadowsight to Ashfur, however it wasn't proven. And finally I think that he can control any animal. Also when he gets angry he can control living cats because he is essentially living as well. These are my theories.

I wonder what Firestar is gonna do when he gets anywhere near Ashfur. He seems like the kind of cat who wouldn’t want anyone to mess with his daughter . He would probably kill Ashfur the same way Hollyleaf did or Hollyleaf might just do that again.

Jeez missy at it again with the creepy Bramble art

Bright Guardian Akira when he found out Ashfur was the imposter: I see no god up here *except me*

"How can Ashfur be defeated?" [Ghostbusters theme grows louder]

That drawing of possessed bramble gives me the c h i l l s

This whole video is Akira showing of that amazing new drawing of bramble

I've been waiting for this video since the new book came out!! I was so excited to hear your theories on it, and I was not disappointed!!

I just LOVE the Imposter’s design!

Oh my goodness. Just switching tabs to this one, I saw the new Ashfur/Imposter design and it freaked me out at first. XD

Meanwhile,firestar is sat in starclan: welp we messed up

Firestar: Yellowfang, you have some explaining to do. Yellowfang: His only fault was to love too much... Firestar: How about Thistleclaw? How about DARKSTRIPE? HOW ABOUT MAPLESHADE?!?!?! Did they all love too much too? WHEN A CAT TRIES TO MURDER OTHERS, THEY ARE DEFINITELY LOVING TOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yellowfang: *backs away slowly and avoiding eye contact* Imma just... gooooo

Warriors Broken Code: *exists* American horror story: enters chat

Anyone notice that the background music is the instrumental version of the 'This Moment' posted by Akira before?

Ashfur is still my favorite. Fight me.

I think that Spiresight quote is being misinterpreted. It was probably designed to be confusing, but with what we know now, I think I know what Ashfur was saying. Look at it like this: 'I won't be thwarted. You saved my life, and because of that, you have ensured my success. Because once I'm back to full health, I'll be able to bend any cat to my will...Just ask that skinny black cat with the yellow eyes.' At the time, what we thought it meant was that Spiresight told Ashfur he'd be able to do those things. But with what we know now, I think that Ashfur was hinting that he was already or was going to control Spiresight, perhaps as revenge for saving Shadowsight's life.

The zombie cats remind me of the avatar spirit being destroyed in LoK

I can't wait to watch this after I read darkness within. I haven't gotten the book yet and I have to wait until christmas ;-;

BTW I love your channel!

I miss the old books when talking badgers and spirit voodoo didnt exist

Whoever did the bramblefur artwork is beast.

Oh my goodness you literally have spoken all my possible theories! I’m not going to be surprised if they use your theories in Warriors

The thumbnail is so creepy! Nice vid!

love you new intro! and yes my fav charicter is ashfur,squirrelFlight,brambleclaw and hollyleaf,lionblaze,and jayfeather!

You should make a video where is warrior cats was among us! It fits perfectly!

Always glad when akira posts analysis videos

One of the first! I like this theory, and i love Dakotas art! great video

Mmmm the thumbnail is... *cheff’s kiss* tsk! Purrrfect!

KZfaq has the *audacity* to notify me 2 minutes late >:[

you should do more speed draw challenges. I wish i could. It'd be fun to watch since i finally have twitch!!

You're so entertaining ❤️

Wow the artwork is good!

I do not believe that Ashfur was being kind to Shadowsight because he was lonely. He certainly would say he was, but I read it as manipulation and trying to get Shadowsight on his side. I like the theory about Squirrelflight being powerful and Ashfur wanting an alliance with her, and if he wanted the same with Shadowsight he has a good opportunity to get that; he was just stripped of his position and blames himself for Bramblestar's dying, as well as considering himself to be useless and only around cuz his father is protecting him. He's in a very poor mental state, and treating Bramblestar's body was the only "useful" thing he could actually do, seeing as the other medicine cats aren't letting him treat patients, and he can't hunt. Wow I wrote a big long paragraph, that's going to be so fun for someone to read XD I was like "make shadowsight be on his side, please, this would be so interesting" as soon as Ashfur started talking. I love Shadowsight, I don't like to see him upset, but i wish they would make up for changing Bristlefrost's side in less than a book in and *give him a villian arc. Who's with me?*

What about Feathertail????? She can go between the Tribe of Endless Hunting AND StarClan!! Pleassseeee bring Feathertail back! Would they really make a manga about her if she wasn’t going to be important???? Also, is anyone else thinking World Between World from Star Wars?

i saw this video and i bought the book, read it in a day, and then watched it. This video is so insightful!