I find it genuinely interesting that when he defeats an opponent, he throws them down and looks on at them in utter disappointment; that he wasnt tested as much as he wanted to be in a fight HE deemed worthy of his time. He then turns around and flashes a face of rage to center himself back into that mindset of constant pursuit of the fist that would break the heavens.
He also resembles an asura from Hindu mythology, a demonic spirit of wrath and vengeance that constantly threatened the heavenly status of the Suras/Devas. Literally usurpers of heaven. Fitting he would crossover to Asura's Wrath.
Technically Akuma originally appeared as an April Fool's joke in an issue of GamePro. The issue stated that if you played Street Fighter 2 on the hardest setting and beat the game with perfect wins. That at the end Bison would be attacked by a hidden character doing a flaming dragon uppercut and you would get to fight this character. The photo used in the article was of Ken being used and a character that resembled Akuma. It was exactly one year after this issue that GamePro would issue an apology and admit that this was an April Fool's joke due to so many people being upset that this didn't work when they tried it. Years later with Street Fighter Alpha Capcom officially introduced Akuma who was actually more like Ken than Ryu including both having the ability of doing the flaming dragon uppercut.
I don't think the special idle animation is a reference to that game. I saw a video by some youtuber who showed that the animation was directly taken from some other street fighter game. I don't remember the youtuber or the game from which it was taken from, but it was a more one to one copy of the animation.
I appreciate the evolution, I drew older versions of these characters in 8th grade. So cool to see some on screen. I still have my drawing of Ryu with a beard from 1987
a mode that was dlc in ultra street fighter 4 it's a mode where each character gets alternative moves it's very interesting wasn't balanced enough for tournament play.
Akuma is THE glass cannon of street fighter. Many people don't know how to deal with is low heath. One good combo or Ex piledriver from Zangeif and anywhere from 40%-60% of Akuma's heath is gone.
He’s strong, but I’m noticing a lot of skill issues from players that use him. I’ve never seen players even attempt half the tech in this video. That said, I don’t play SF6, so I’m not qualified to say for sure myself. Punk did win a tournament with him recently, and top players have been consistently making top 8 with Akuma, so I’m not sure I’d call him weak, just maybe untapped at the moment.
I know this comment was said already, but I hear double audio during the animation references. I don't know why but figured I'd point it out. Great video nonetheless!
Honestly, he seemed a bit more nerfed in SF6 than in SF4/5, since he misses his double air fireball (without a long Taunt to be activated) or his Raging demon being invincible
I don't care about Akuma everyone know he is badass nothing to talk about him only that I want to know is the conclusion and finally End Street Fighter unless crapcom ringout of idea need to move on to something else like I don't powerstone series or darkstalkers how about asura wrath bionic commando better yet megaman legends lll Dino crisis viewful Joe breath of fire maxiamo
I am immediately repulsed by seeing the disgusting “smoothing” filter on the 2d footage. I cannot focus on anything you say while it’s on screen. Truly repugnant.
@@Guitar-Dog As an independent observer, it's not what I think, it's what the top players use as their main character selection for high level tournaments that proves my point. Tokido and Angrybird both dumped Akuma and went to Ken. Punk would switch to Cammy if he sees that Akuma is weak. As for the best Akuma players out there, they'd be lucky to stay in the top 10 for a day before dropping outside the top 50. Diago and Shuto are examples.
I don’t think I’ve milked a fighting game character more in my entire life. Who do you want to see next?
Dhalsim, please 🙏
like in SF6?
cuz if so I'd like to see someone like Kimberly
but another game tho? 👀
Jin Kazama from Tekken 8
Akuma is THE reason I started playing Street Fighter. So in my eyes - it can't be too much videos about Akuma!))) Great job!
@@firesoul5943already made a video on Kimberly!
Evil Ryu please
Akuma got rid of more possessions than Ryu cause at least Ryu has a belt, shoes, and a haircut
I find it genuinely interesting that when he defeats an opponent, he throws them down and looks on at them in utter disappointment; that he wasnt tested as much as he wanted to be in a fight HE deemed worthy of his time. He then turns around and flashes a face of rage to center himself back into that mindset of constant pursuit of the fist that would break the heavens.
"Akuma isn't a monster, he's a demon."
That line sold me for the Like.
He also resembles an asura from Hindu mythology, a demonic spirit of wrath and vengeance that constantly threatened the heavenly status of the Suras/Devas. Literally usurpers of heaven. Fitting he would crossover to Asura's Wrath.
He's actually based more on bhuddist temple guardians as well as Enma
@@Syrnbjorn he straight up mentiones Emma in his level 1 super lol
And it's his map name as well
@@Syrnbjorn just check the origin of buddhism and its mythology
Technically Akuma originally appeared as an April Fool's joke in an issue of GamePro. The issue stated that if you played Street Fighter 2 on the hardest setting and beat the game with perfect wins. That at the end Bison would be attacked by a hidden character doing a flaming dragon uppercut and you would get to fight this character. The photo used in the article was of Ken being used and a character that resembled Akuma. It was exactly one year after this issue that GamePro would issue an apology and admit that this was an April Fool's joke due to so many people being upset that this didn't work when they tried it. Years later with Street Fighter Alpha Capcom officially introduced Akuma who was actually more like Ken than Ryu including both having the ability of doing the flaming dragon uppercut.
I am glad you also play Akuma. Hevis one of my mains in Street Fighter 6.
Akuma and 2B should be in literally every game!
And Dante from devil may cry
2b?
@@ShineyUnderpant nier automata, she's in a granblue game and soul caliber 6
@@Guitar-Dog oh
@@Guitar-Dog *& KNUCKLES*
He has no budget left for sandals after spending thousands a month on roids.
Sounds about right haha
Gou Hado-tren
Bro has no budget for food
And on stream donations.
@@ryanm.8720 akuma, akuma
Your audio's weirdly doubled during some in-game parts.
It sounds fine to me
If you're referring to the taunt at the beginning, that's just how it sounds
Storm collectibles I need this version.
Sunflower sht got me rolling 😭
I don't think the special idle animation is a reference to that game.
I saw a video by some youtuber who showed that the animation was directly taken from some other street fighter game.
I don't remember the youtuber or the game from which it was taken from, but it was a more one to one copy of the animation.
I appreciate the evolution, I drew older versions of these characters in 8th grade. So cool to see some on screen. I still have my drawing of Ryu with a beard from 1987
This vid wws awesome, cant wait to see more for the dofferent characters
What's the Omega version of Street Fighter 4?!
a mode that was dlc in ultra street fighter 4 it's a mode where each character gets alternative moves it's very interesting wasn't balanced enough for tournament play.
Not sure if he is that strong, I keep seeing top akuma players getting owned by bison and zangief
Akuma is THE glass cannon of street fighter. Many people don't know how to deal with is low heath. One good combo or Ex piledriver from Zangeif and anywhere from 40%-60% of Akuma's heath is gone.
He’s strong, but I’m noticing a lot of skill issues from players that use him. I’ve never seen players even attempt half the tech in this video. That said, I don’t play SF6, so I’m not qualified to say for sure myself. Punk did win a tournament with him recently, and top players have been consistently making top 8 with Akuma, so I’m not sure I’d call him weak, just maybe untapped at the moment.
I know this comment was said already, but I hear double audio during the animation references. I don't know why but figured I'd point it out. Great video nonetheless!
man i love youtubers who swear a lot
I been wondering something.. what are the gloves of Ryu and Ken in SF6 made of? 😅
plot armor
Looks like leather bracers
He's also in Zelda as a Lynel
Honestly, he seemed a bit more nerfed in SF6 than in SF4/5, since he misses his double air fireball (without a long Taunt to be activated) or his Raging demon being invincible
I'm only ranked Platinum but all the Akuma's just kinda die fast, but then again I'm Zangeif.
The tale of angulimaal...he is oonglimaal, because he took away people's oongli-s (fingers)
Surprised you didn't do the secret taunt
Me when I see sf6 akuma
He transcended oni super saiyan blue he goes ultra instinct
goatkuma
Na man the ultimate akuma is the street fighter 4 version hands down
Bro that's angulimal daku....he first rob than kill than wear finger as mala.
3:10 what's this ost?
Yaaaaass he won
You bet haha
@@Skuxxed frfr
BRITTLE DEMON!
I hate those Box like characters, bring back dynamic fam
Fitst
The master of the fitst
Lgeg
By not moving on emd the series
What have they done to akumas design. They ruined it
The one street fighter 6??...nah bro its fine plus too he's getting older
Oooof😊
I don't care about Akuma everyone know he is badass nothing to talk about him only that I want to know is the conclusion and finally End Street Fighter unless crapcom ringout of idea need to move on to something else like I don't powerstone series or darkstalkers how about asura wrath bionic commando better yet megaman legends lll Dino crisis viewful Joe breath of fire maxiamo
I am immediately repulsed by seeing the disgusting “smoothing” filter on the 2d footage. I cannot focus on anything you say while it’s on screen.
Truly repugnant.
Click bait. Capcom didn't unleashed a demon. SF6 Akuma is more of a feather duster compared to previous Akumas.
Considering Punk just won a tournament with him, I’d say that remains to be seen.
Wtf, title is click bait because you don’t think akumas top tier 😂
@@Guitar-Dog As an independent observer, it's not what I think, it's what the top players use as their main character selection for high level tournaments that proves my point. Tokido and Angrybird both dumped Akuma and went to Ken. Punk would switch to Cammy if he sees that Akuma is weak. As for the best Akuma players out there, they'd be lucky to stay in the top 10 for a day before dropping outside the top 50. Diago and Shuto are examples.
@@vichetkim5533 Akuma not being the number 1 character doesn’t really mean this guys click baiting.
It’s just a play on words