I really don't know, like maybe saves : 1/2 frames in 1-2 0,7 seconds with perfect jumps in 1-T Some frames in M-1 and M-2 0,2/3 sec with perfect timing in M-GH Idem for M-B At least 0,3 secs in F-A 0,5 sec in 6-GH 0-5 sec in 6-T 1 sec in 6-C Too lazy to calculate, and probably some of my estimations are wrong, thanks to the people who will answer me :)

If the tas used the same timing rules as are allowed to be submitted, then yes, sub 26 would be possible, if it used standard tas rules most likely not.

i dont think it would be possible because a tas would need to start with a fresh coin counter. also standard tas timing would include the cutscene.

why is the rule different for TAS?

TAS runs are timed from the point of powering on a console, usually, whereas RTA runs are timed from first input (usually).

The TAS on youtube has an RTA Timing of 26:50.117, and the TAS Time was 26:50.41. Yeah, you were right.

I think that; +5s cumulative coin addition +2.5s Coin Rush release announcement +1.5s didn't hit the gold block in M-Cannon -13.5s CFW load time so I think the actual theoretical value is about 25:55-56.