The End Of An Era.
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Hey Pals, Maizy here.
You don't see me much but please know I have always been in the background for the last *almost* 9 years and especially since December 2019 when we launched Saikou. I remember sitting in our friend's garden looking out to the sea a few beers deep when Ross suggested we give Saikou a go and that is when we decided that we'd make the merch company we'd always wanted that was inclusive, fairly priced and well made. To know that things have changed to the point where we cannot meet those goals means that the only real option is to step away.
Saikou has been everything to us, we were able to support ourselves and hire our friends who were in a bad spot over covid, grow a company together and put some clothes out in to the word that we were proud of and to this day, seeing you all share pictures of you wearing Saikou makes my heart swell.
My background was in healthcare and I get to start a new chapter there and Ross, as always will have premium hardstuck content coming your way daily.
Thank you for all the love and support, Saikou truly kept me going through some really dark times.
Love you always,
Maizy
best of luck on your career journey ❤ you're both more loved than you know
Kudos on having a dream and making that shite happen. All I can say.
Do your best maizy!!!! You'll absolutely crush it!!!!
Congrats on your new job, I'm a very casual watcher and even I know you've been working hard at it. Thanks for your support of that goof ball with a loyal sock drawer.
Godspeed and good luck in your endeavours into healthcare! You're doing a service to all of us!
It's a shame you guys are stopping, I'll treasure the arcana tees I've got and I wish you the best.
at least they are safe. Other countries that did not do a "Brexit", have such unsafe cities (like some German cities today) due to middle eastern immigration, that many have to move in fear of danger. Rather business be slightly tougher than have crime skyrocket in some areas. Again, thankful they are safe.
Your closing of the saikou store shows that you care more about your consumers and it shows that you put your morals before all else and that you are a stand up guy. Much love Ross
I’m so sorry Ross. I hope you nothing but success
at least they are safe. Other countries that did not do a "Brexit", have such unsafe cities (like some German cities today) due to middle eastern immigration, that many have to move in fear of danger. Rather business be slightly tougher than have crime skyrocket in some areas. Again, thankful they are safe..
My fiancee works in fashion, i know the struggle of trying to compete while keeping your resources/products ethical while giant companies can just pump out merchandise. Ill always love my arcana tees and wish you both the best ❤
That's so sad , that shop looked great , hope the next business venture is successful
Ross, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider in the future doing limited merch drops at least, even using print on demand sites like Gelato (I use it for my photography prints and have been pretty happy) but where you go through doesn't matter. The art and style you offered at Saikou was awesome and truly unique.
I understand the need to move on at this point, but you clearly have some wildly talented artists and truly inspired ideas, it would be such a shame to see them disappear completely! Even if it's a stream anniversary drop, or New Years. Pick an event and do limited runs! I know it somewhat goes against why you started Saikou, but I would truly hate to see such awesome and inspired work come to a complete end!
Sorry to hear about this. Just put in an order so I can always have a piece to remember. Wish the best in future endeavors.
Iv been a avid watcher of the channel for as long as I can remember, iv bought a few beanies and a shirt or two. Got a picture of Charley and had a grand time. I have wore my black big brain beany to death and a few months back I got a white one that I haven't warn much. I will keep this for the rest of my life, thank you for sticking it out and knowing what the line in the sand is for quality. keep doing what you are doing my friend.
I admire the integrity. A man of the people as ever. Just another reason to love ya, mate.
Remember man, everything ends. and that's a good thing. Don't look at it as a failed project, but as a project that was succesful while it lasted. 99,99% of all companies that have ever existed are gone now. You made something that you wanted to do, you enjoyed doing it, and now the stress surrounding it and your own moral compass brought you to make the decision to stop doing it. That's an experience that no one can take away from you. You helped a lot of people and you gave even more people something that they can enjoy for a long time to come. Now focus on the here and now and when you feel like you could do more, the next idea is just around the corner.
i love you ross. thank you for being there for me. i’m sorry this in happening but with every door closed a million more open up. you taught me how to be patient and how to be present. even if things are difficult there’s always a way to enjoy what you’re doing. ik some stupid game shouldn’t have been the way i learned this but either way thank you for what you’ve done for me.
I feel you in that the price of everything has gone up a lot as of late in the states. Glad I got some merch from you and if you ever bring it back I'll be happy to get some more. Appreciate what you do.
Ur voice sooths me in a way I can't quite explain. Not directly relevant but felt it needes to be said.
i used to fall asleep to his videos💀
Ross fucking GOT ME THROUGH Covid.
It's very unfortunate to have to close a merch brand you guys made yourselves and adore. But it speaks volumes of who you guys are as human beings. Here's to one day opening your shop again when the time may be right
So sad for this news.
I know I barely comment on your videos but I never miss a single one.
And I totally understand your struggle because I manage a restaurant with a friend and prices have gone up upwards of 30% in less than a year.
Just keeping the lights on is an uphill battle :c
U say u barely comment yet u have 100 plus comments on this channel lol
Better vote Trump then
@@vincichen8604 100+ on a channel with a lot of videos is barely in perspective
@@vincichen8604I've been watching Ross since 2015. So I naturally have a lot of comments
@neveragain.4070 americans are so weird bro, somehow they think they're the center of the universe.
Wish you guys the best going forward! I’m glad that I was able to grab something before the store shuts down.
Much respect Ross 😢 still sad I never was able to snag a Fool shirt, but I wear my Magician often 😊
Man, that's rough. I had been looking forward to having the entire arcana collection from you guys. It's my favourite set of clothing that I have. Thanks so much for all the effort you all put into making this merch!
Ross your a genuine honest and lovely fella! you guys are some great people! i wish you guys the absolute best of things man!
I'd picked up a beanie a long while back and had been holding out until my new job and a restock to get a coupe of the newer designs. Will be sad to see Saikou put on ice for now, but genuinely I think you and Maizy, family, and friends/staff who helped along the way put together something incredible and worth every penny. Being able to support creators AND get something worth wearing or using is the ultimate win and I'm hopeful the future will give another opportunity again.
this is the most transparency is amazing thank you and obviously do whats better for you and maizy before the brand
Went ahead and got something from the store me boy. Left a little order note for ya to Ross. Best of wishes to you both and may your adventures take you to wonderful places, like a beach in Fiji or something I don't know. Either way good luck and godspeed!
I know this is probably gonna get buried in here somewhere, but some of my favorite shirts that I own are the Lucky Cat shirt you did as well as the Wheel of Fortune and Justice shirts I had picked up, and I still wear my big brain beanie pretty much the moment the temperature starts dropping.
I've come into some health complications over the last couple of years and money has gotten really tight, but when I had anything to spare or just wanted to get something to cheer myself up a bit the first place I went was to your online shop because even before I bought a single thing I knew that I could always get something that I wouldn't be disappointed in while supporting potentially one of the kindest souls I've ever seen online.
It's been one hell of a ride, and all you can do is ride until the wheels fall off. Much love.
Sad to see it go, but I really appreciate the way you handled the business for so long. You've stuck to the principle of always providing something for the support you receive. I loved the Big Brain Beanie so much, that when I thought I had lost it I bought 2 more pairs in case I lost em again. I found the first one, so now i have 3 Big Brain Beanies, a Bebop Beanie, and an Arcana IV shirt. Much Love Socks
I am sorry to hear it has to come to this point for all your hard work.
I very much admire your transparency in all of your endeavors together on this with Maizy throughout it's entire duration. I greatly respect you both holding to your ideals and not selling your morals short for the sake of profit.
sorry to hear it’s become so difficult man, one of the best times i’ve ever had & im blessed we got the chance to work together
i know it’s not the end, homie but im glad you’re able to cut off some stress ❤
big love, bro
Much love and best of luck out there. Godspeed Charley.
Thanks for making a video about all of this, I'm just now seeing it so hopefully I can get some before it's all gone. I wish you both the best with your lives, thanks for everything you both do :)
You were my favorite streamer for a long time. I bought your little mascot plush back when you did a run of like 500. I've always had it displayed and it reminded me of all the crazy builds you used to do on league. Thank you for everything you do.
I'm more of a casual viewer here that comes across your videos every now and then, and to be honest I didn't even know that you had a shop. I just checked it out for the first time and The Tower shirt is the one that I like the most but unfortunately it's already gone. It's a shame that you'll have to close up shop, and I hope that you two find success in all of your other endeavors.
i bought my sun arcana tee a year or two back, and while i always drift away and return to your channel as a comfort, i always wear my shirt.
Do whats best for you! and thankyou!
I have two arcana tees, a hoodie, and I actually bought a beanie twice because I lost one of mine. I really love everything I've gotten from you and hope you continue doing well! Been here for a long while now and will continue supporting you, you guys are amazing :)
Really love you being forthright about thia Ross. I was wondering about the prices for a decent bit of time now and thought maybe shipping might be extra or something coz procuring materials at cheap-ish prices has been harder for a bunch of ppl I heard from. Still, Saikou will be fondly remembered ❤
Please send this video to the government and every MP who pushed Brexit.
Do you think they don't already know? They don't care
You think dramatic increase to the global inflation rate is caused by Brexit?
@@MutoKei Massive shipping costs from the UK to the EU are. Those were mentioned in the video, though not the biggest thing talked about.
@@otsokarhu9695 So the UK is now facing a crisis unique in its magnitude? Well how strange it doesn't appear that way
haven't most of the front-runners for brexit already left their positions?
Long time viewer, first time commenter. Dang, sorry to hear about the shop but excited for Maizy! New chapter in life!
I do hope to maybe see the prints in the future (maybe postcard size? And only the postcard in a letter so it doesnt have to be declarable but not sure of the logistics going from UK to US or UK to rest of Europe/overseas as I am US based)
oh man, i was looking forward to getting the full arcana bundle, fair play you sticking to your morals but if I see you back on the merch train imma need all 22 major arcana
You guys' heart is inthe right place ❤
Sorry to hear about this. I will always be happy about the Arcana line of shirts, managed to get one of each before they sold out. I'd sure buy a box of the rest of the Arcana designs on cards like came with the shirts if that is ever a possibility. Thank you both for some great products.
Sorry to hear this man. Massive respect for sticking to your morals, you were doing a great thing with Saikou and it’s sad to see it go. I have an arcana shirt and I’ll cherish it always. I wish you nothing but the best.
Damn I'm actually so depressed! I was going to ask you guys if I could wear your clothing in some of my music videos. I'm a small artist/content creator and your merch and drive have inspired me to do better. Love you guys and great job on what you did. Still can't believe you got Cowboy Bebop!
Ross, youve been a major part of my life for a while now, heading over to saiko to buy my first shirts now!
amazing how transparent you were about it, we lost an honest business ;( i'll buy up whatever i can before its gone, i was so hype when i got my first saikou hoodie and beanie, i remember posting it on twitter and you guys retweeting it
Sad to hear about this, I bought many shirts from the Arcana line and was hoping to get more when I start to work again, hope it can come back in the future but UK's economy's in quite the spot right now. . .
I pray things get better for you guys, best wishes
I'll have to stop by the shop and get something -- you've been one of my favorite RUclipsrs for the past 6 years, it's about time I actually got some merch, before it's too late.
Thanks Ross for being awesome! Ordered an arcana shirt, can't wait to own a piece of the amazing history you and Maisy created. You guys are the best!
I'll miss the merch man but I'm glad you all have some new opportunities. I'll have to check out the store for anything I still need to pick up. Love the Arcana line!
Sad to see saiko go. Wish i could have been able to support the business more! Glad i was able to get one of The Fool shirts. Hope you have great success with everything moving forward!
Running a clothing company for that long is an impressive feat and you guys should be proud of yourself. I am confident that times will get better and your next venture will be a blast!
I really loved Saikou and the tarot cards! I am sad to see the shop going :c but im happy I got to see the outfits and see the designs
I got all of your facemasks during the pandemic, unfortunately I live in a place too hot for most of the other apparel, but I always respected the lineup - wishing you the best
Love your videos man. I just picked up Arcana: Justice. All the best to you and Maizy :)
Thank you so much for creating this little business that has been a joy for me to buy from, I’ll cherish my items dearly, especially those iconic beanies! Sad to see it end but I completely understand. Wish you all the best and good luck to Maizy’s new career path!
I was literally just thinking yesterday that I need to get a hoodie! I will be moving to East Edinburgh, and wanted to rep my favourite league streamer on the home turf! Lol I got one ordered! ❤ Thank you, Ross and Maiz!
Sorry to hear that Mr. Boomsocks. Happy to hear that Maizy is excited for her new career. This econome has been fucking us all over the world. Also comment left for the day 1674.
Love what you've done. Look forward to seeing what you'll do!
Would you consider selling art prints of the arcana line? Or actual tarot cards? I don't know if that business is any cheaper, I guess probably not.
Lots of respect and appreciation your way. I've slowed down as a viewer due to frustration with Riot, but I still really enjoy what you put out!
It's fucked when people with no morals drive prices to the nines and cause someone who is moral and ethical to shut down. Respect for not just joining them, we'll all be ready for saikou 2.0 one day
That's a bummer, bud. I will continue to treasure both of the Saikou × Ghoul shirts I bought and continue to enjoy the pog content. Best of luck on both your futures.
Well can't really give it all the good bye I'd want, being flat broke myself, but I'm glad to say saikou is still the last place i bought shirts from, and despite some inconvenience with one of the collab shirts, i could not be happier with the service.
My 1st ever hoodie was the one from Saikou and I love it. Thanks.
I ordered the black big brain beanie a couple years ago, been rocking that baby every winter since. Just put an order for a white one and two Sakura caps, cuz those are too good to pass on. Wish you the best ❤️
ross i moved into a flat at feb 2020,
when the world was at its worst
i felt my life was at it worst
your monologue got me through
xxooxoxo
Congratulations Maizy! Sounds like a cool career opportunity. If there's still stuff in a month or two I'll probably try to get a few things before they disappear.
I still got my "Ladder Gang" t-shirt going strong and I love it to bits!
Man i love all the stuff ive both. I just want to say that so yall dont feel regret ❤❤❤. Keep it up in live
Damn this is so sad. Ive had a beanie, a few tshirts and the bag and a hoodie. With sevral differnt pins over my time was starting to think about getting a new bag cos this one is starting to die a bit. Which is impressive cos i used it daily for school before i left and its been my go to bag for whenever i go out for years now.
Great reason to be stopping, sad though it is. Much love ♥️ good luck in the new career too 😁
I wanted to pick some stuff up but never had the chance.
I’ll see if I can pick anything up before the end. Hope all goes well for the future
Thank you so much for what you have done Ross! We will cherish these gifts you have given us!
I hope one dat Saikou can come back and go all the way to the moon! I'm glad to own 3 shirts from you guys, and to be part of that history! Best of luck Ross and Maizy, I'll still pop in to the videos!
I need to get another arcana shirt before it closes. Such a great shop, I'm sorry it's closing down.
Damn, all the shirts are sold out in XL! That sucks but I'm glad I could pick up The Fool, The Sun, The Cowboy Bebop Windbreaker and Beanie.
I've had my "big brain" beanie since it launched, I wear it nearly every day. I'll always love it and wish you success!
I'm sorry you are having to shut down the apparel shop, I definitely love the merch I did get in the time you've had the shop up. My moon and hermit arcana shirts are two of my favorites
Best of luck to Maizy on her new career with the NHS. It can be incredibly brutal in that environment so she’s gonna need it, however her service will be massively appreciated.
Already had one face mask from y’all, but just ordered a few more things while you’ve still got stock.
So sorry y’all gotta close down, and I hope all continues to go well for you both.
Been a long time viewer and I hope to keep watching y’all for a while longer and see what’s next for you!
I hope it can come back someday. Much love Ross and Maizy, the merch is work to be proud of!
Oh my god I am gooped. I was really hoping to pick up a Hermit shirt but they haven't ever been available whenever I've checked. Big congrats to Maizy, for real for real.
Thats a damn shame, ive bought a few pieces from you guys and loved them wont really be able to get anything myself cuz i just lost my job lmao but i hope nothing but the best for you guys
Not usually one for merch, but I just ordered my first Saikou beanie. Love you guys
Damn, I really loved the arcana collection. Never the less, I wish Maizy GL on her new job and see you at the next YTVid Ross.
I'm glad I got one, wish for the full set
You’re the only RUclipsr I’ve ever bought merch from bc the designs have been INCREDIBLE. Proud owner of a The Lovers Tshirt❤
o7 Glad i got some saikou merch when i had the chance. I really really like the hoodies, I doubled up on the burgandy one because I know I'll lose it before it can be worn out. Now time to wait for Sakou 2: Eletric boogaloo
Everything in the world is too fucking expensive now man
Ross, you are a beacon of hope in a hopeless world. Thank you for always being you
I've loved your videos for years. Thank you for making so many incredible League of Legends videos and making the game fun!
the fool arcana shirt is my favorite shirt i've ever gotten, thank you both so much for the incredible clothes while it lasted. i'll wear it forever
Damn, it feels so bad Ross... Ive been wanting to pick up a big brain hoodie and beanie for ages, ive been a bit broke for a while but it feels so bad that now i wont. I truly hope i can get something before yall close shop for good :(
The merch was absolutely sick but your decision is absolutely justified. Dropping a hoodie for 60 sounds absolutely painful for my wallet god damn, I can literally buy 7 shirts for that money
Easily my favorite youtube merch. Sad to see it go, but I wish you and Maizy the best.
Thank you for the merch. Much love❤
Do what you gotta do big dog. Much love
You made the only RUclipsr Merch that I have ever bought. I got the big brain beenie because it was affordable ... and because it wouldn't tell everyone that I enjoy League and League content. Much love from the States!
I don't watch this channel, like, at all. However, I was really worried when I saw the title and heard your first words in the video because I thought it meant you were stepping away from creating videos altogether. That was some real dread.
Made me realize, despite the fact that I don't watch much of your content, how important you are for the League RUclipsr ecosystem. I come to this channel almost any time I need to know something major happening on the PBE because Ross' energy is so dramatically different from most League YTs, he's calm and much more relaxed and doesn't sound like a rabid animal starved for engagement.
Worried me there for a minute. Good move on closing the store, honestly, it shows that you're taking moral responsibility instead of completely disrespecting your fans. Props, man.
I have Saikou clothing (full disclosure I got it as a free gift from Saikou themselves as I did an animation for them). The clothing is great, had them about two years and no sign of wear on them. It's a shame to see it die, but it was good whilst it lasted, and I'm glad it happened to create at least some nice and affordable clothing :)
'Tis a shame I missed my chance at getting one of the Cowboy Bebop beanies when they were still happening... and who knows, maybe one day it'll be viable to return to Saikou again in the future as you said.
Always been really happy with the few Arcana shirts I got previously. People on the streets love them as well 'cause they're like the only shirts I own where people go out of their way to ask about them lmao. If I can afford to get any more while they're still available I will do though because I always intended to one day!
As someone who bought a lot of the Arcana shirts and wears them all the time, you will be missed! (in the Clothing department) Considering how much I like them I might order a second one of some of them while I can.
Hate to hear it, really loved your designs.
Hopefully you can maybe "relaunch" some stuff in the future if economics ever get better again.
Sad that I never got around to pick up the emperor arcana shirt, been out of stock everytime I checked 😭 I'll certainly treasure my sun arcana shirt tho! I wish you and maizy the best for the future!! ❤