How The Only Pikachu In The World Turned A Bad Character Into A Champion
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Axe is a risk-taker.
He devoted the better part of his life to Super Smash Bros. Melee - a game that could never be a career for anyone but the world’s best players. And he did it with a character everyone said would never be a winner.
Except everyone was wrong.
Axe devoted 13 years of his life to Pikachu, a low-tier that shouldn't have been able to win in a game dominated by a select few top tiers. And after more than a decade of grinding, he finally won.
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Written by: Alina Sotula (@ASotula)
Edited by: Connor Dunn (@ConnorDunn_)
Hosted by : Daniel Rosen (@Daniel_Rosen)
Music used under license from Associated Production Music LLC (”APM”).
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To clarify why Walgreens Drake is so hilarious, it's because someone who was unfamiliar with the melee scene found him working at a Walgreens and made a fan page, for Walgreens Drake. The person who made the page had no idea that Axe was already famous. Eventually it blew up enough to be found by someone in the melee community and it's been a meme since
r/themoreweknow
I honestly thought it was just a poke that the community directed towards him upon gaining knowledge of his profession. That is definitely more entertaining lol
Thats creepy low key.
Someone saw a guy working at a shop and made a fanpage for him ??? b-based
@@LilacFPS reddit this reddit that
he's such a wholesome dude. everyone loves axe.
His summer skit where he's secretly a huge asshole was so funny too
Not me, I hate him.
...is what I would say if I didn't love Axe.
I wonder if there's genuinley a person out there in the world that dislikes Axe.
I hope not
Except Salem LUL
Whats his twwwwitch
Walgreens drake started from the bottom now we here
Edit: holy shit they included his nickname😂
Guy😂😂
Now the whole teams here
😂😂😂
Everytime I see the winning moment of Smash Summit 8 I almost cry myself. He's such a nice person and I feel with him
and then you see moky in the back with the lightning mcqueen hat.
It always almost ruins it for me, right up until I realize that it's kinda perfect.
You know that noone gives a shit
I cried too
Bro I cried when he won because I knew how big of a deal it was. Also how nice of a guy he is. His dad was watching the stream as well which made it even more wholesome then it already was. And I showed my little sister and even she cried because of how wholesome Axe is.
@@yanix1470 soft
God 2019 was the year of Pikachu.
Detective Pikachu comes out making it one of the first good video game movies, axe wins his first major in melee, esam wins his first in ultimate and even ash wins his first official pokemon league.
Year of the Rat before it was even the Year of the Rat
@@nemnem3082 MOUSE! TRIGGERED!! XD
Detective pikachu being good is subjective. I personally hated it.
Fable compared to other video game movies out there, it’s definitely better.
The Fgc and Pokémon timelines are intertwined
they really lowered the volyme when d1 yelled destruction lmao. goes to hard
D1 is the best lol
Scar is amazing but prime D1 and Prog still the best commentary duo ever
corny D1 is so fucking hype. Check out some of Wobble’s icies combos with him commentating and he goes fucking off. At the end of the video “Wobbling: bad to banned”, there’s a clip with Wobbles and it’s fucking incredible.
@@EladAmon03 YOU CAN'T ESCAPE, YOU CAN'T ESCAPE! DESTRUCTIONNNN
@@TrogDH >too young to remember phil, homemadewaffles and dogysamich, I forgive you
I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.
-Bruce lee
It's why I hate buffs, nerds, metas, and teirs because everybody should be able to practice with their favorite character without worrying about it being nerfed or buffed all the damn time.
I fear not the man who has eaten 10,000 different foods once but the man who has eaten one food 10,000 times. -mr Yolar
this is a video game you loser
@@mysticlegion8088 may needs are needed for broken charecters.
I.e. bayonetta in smash 4 was super broken
@@Turnyourtruth42 I understand there are times this is needed in fact when it first started happening I was glad they had a way to fix things. But constant nerfs and buffs every season is ridiculous and lazy.
I remember there was a tank meta in league, then there was a top bruiser meta, the things is it shouldn't be any meta at all.
I used to always pick Pikachu when I was little, then years later when I discovered the competitive scene I was surprised to see that there was only one person using Pikachu competitively. I instantly became an Axe fan and rooted for him for years. When he finally won that major I cried along with him. I love not only his play style but also who he is as a person, I can't wait to see more from Axe and Pikachu.
Ive never even played this game but absolutely love watching their esports scenes documentaries and stories. I watched that famous melee documentary and its probably one of my favorite of all time. great video guys
which one do you mean? id love to watch it.
MetalShag the smash brothers documentary it’s over 4 hours long and follows the melee scene from the beginnings to 2013
@@TheClawsDesigns Found it, thank you!
@@MetalShag Oh yes enjoy man. It's such a great documentary afterwards I really wanted to know what they're all up to and now follow some of them on twitch. Let me know what you think!
last i checked, episode 4 was down bc it got copystrike trolled
Never heard of this guy before this video and by the end I was finna cry, great lad
Same 🥺
Yeah I am an exclusive dota player
Ngl these vids get me a little teary eyed once in awhile 😭
Dude, Melee is so much more hype nowadays. Wizzrobe and Axe are ushering in a new age where Marth, Fox, Puff, Peach, and Falco aren't the only competitive characters.
Wizzrobe plays Captain Falcon and Axe has even busted out Young Link.
as someone who played and still plays melee while maining pikachu, i'm proud of this guy
He's the real champ.
Pikachu main for life too. His movement is just nothing any other char has. It's like flying, speed God. You control space itself around you, with thunder and quick attack moving wherever you want to.
Nothing can compare.
I didnt even know a game that old could lasted to the point where tournaments still exist
@@ahmaddaniel6500 Thats Melee for you, this game is so amazing
@@ahmaddaniel6500 Age of Empires 2 is another Example :)
@@ahmaddaniel6500 uh, chess?
I see Axe, I click.
Easily the most wholesome and likeable guy in all of the melee community.
I love the bond he shares with his main, he genuinely enjoys playing pikachu the most and that’s why he chose to stick with him.
Players like Axe and Amsa are so hardcore. Always hype to see them play. They are truly one of a kind and all of their sets are serious treasures; you will never ever see lower tiered characters played that well ever again.
Also, Axe didn't just win a major with Pikachu, he won SUMMIT with Pikachu. It's not like there's chances for random ass pool upset that prevent him from possibly playing a top player later on...everyone at Summit is a top player, they were invited there. There's also not nearly as much tournament pressure as other majors because of how private the tourny itself is; the actual sets are played in a room that only the two players occupy, zero outside distractions. So it's a tournament full of the best players playing at their best. Of all the majors in the year, Summit is the one that holds the most weight.
Axe is honestly so nice, one of the most lovable players :)
that axe eating Pizza reference clip LOOL
he's like the real life Ash lmao
Thats what im saying lol.
@one one hes Red
Axe Ketchum lol
Guy seems like such a sweet and humble guy, I like how he celebrate his wins in a ‘fuck yeah’ but reserved way
He gave the line “I wanna be the very best” a whole new meaning. Hope to see him in Detective Pikachu Pt. 2
Ever since I witnessed that 4 stock live, Ive always rooted for this guy. I love how humble and nice he is and so respectuful to everyone including the newcomers.
That's was the first Melee tournament I ever watched and when he got up after that with his AZ flag and raised his Pikachu I knew I'd be a fan forever
He is almost crying at 9:20 because the pizza on his plate is damn hot
🤣
Que in boss music.
"I wanna be the very best.."
-axe ketchum
I almost teared up watching this. I didn't even know who Axe was until now, but I'm happy for him.
God damn, silent wolf cannot catch a break. Also, can we get a story of Zain, I feel my man has earned it with his amazing run at the most recent Genesis.
Wizzrobe at Smash N Splash 5?
So excited to watch silent wolf get 4 stocked again
He always seems to get 4-stocked. Lol
Aint no silent wolf disrespect on my tl no cap
The dap wasn't good enough for Wizzrobe, true homie put the controller down and went in for the hug. Respect.
thats what i call a show of respect. hell, im no where near familiar with the smash community or tier lists, i just flail about when i play ultimate. but i know how tier lists are made, i know that what axe did is a very special thing. it deserves respect.
he is down to earth, and skilled with pikachu. he has my respect, and i hope he continues to pull off more wins in the future like the ones in this vid
5:00 such an iconic moment, anyone who follows professional smash will never forget that scream of DESTRUCTION!!!!!
At 6:58 hungrybox notices Axe’s defeated expression and gets the crowd to clap for him. That is just so wholesome.
I hope we see the day when the 2020's gods are Zain, Axe, Wizzrobe, and aMSa.
i hope for amsa so bad D:
3:02 The "five gods", wtf? Did real life just become an anime?
dkwroot basically yeah. For years it was those 5 guys who won every single tournament out there
Melee has always been an anime
Every game has gods dude
But except for LOL they have an unkillable demon king
Melee is anime, yes
Respect to any pro gamers for their dedication. They can play the same game and even same character for years and here I am getting bored of a games after few months.
Yo, I love this man. Daniel, I love you, homie. Your voice, your energy, and your facial expressions make me, as the viewer, feel like you genuinely care about all of this stuff. It's much more enjoyable to watch a video when you feel like the production side enjoyed making it.
Keep up the great work, man!
Same to the scripting team, as well as editing team and everyone else at theScore esports!!
I teared up when even "unemotional" persona Wizzy hugged Axe. He knew how important that moment was for Axe and for all of the Melee community.
Damn... I just got into competitive melee but after understanding the history behind Axe's win and what it took to get there, seeing him cry made me tear up ngl
By no means is Pikachu a bad character in melee but yes, I never thought that anyone would win a major with Pikachu.
Take a shot every time Daniel Rosen says "in the world".
I thought the title would be "How The Only Pikachu In The World Turned A Bad Character Into A God" lol
Francis Opeña that is the title
Just the god part is wrong
Thanks for covering melee! I hope you do more
Karen of the Indigo Elite Four, ""Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled trainers should try to win with their favorites. I like your style. You understand what's important. Go on - - the Champion is waiting."
She says as the player walks past her with a single level 100 with perfect IVs and EVs and five level 17s that were 1s when it was started. Gotta level them up to evolve and fill the pokedex somehow.
FGC videos are the best. you can tell a great story line in 10 min. yall done it 4 time in a row already. props
I dont even play or watch smash, but your content is so good I just watch all your videos! Keep up the good work guys, really appreciate your videos!
Pikachu was usually my go-to and Ganondorf. Good to see a pro play him so well! Wicked story. Nostalgia power level: 9000
I love these stories. So heartwarming
Always amazing to see a “journeyman” type of individual whether it be in the UFC, Smash, etc. finally accomplish what seems like the impossible
Keep up the great content, I would never have known about this guy/story if it wasn't for you guys! Great story
dude axe is literally the nicest dude
I don’t follow melee nearly as much as I used to, but this is awesome, and so is Axe
niiice finally a video on the legend himself. axe is just very loveable as a player and person
I really like this kind of content. Keep up the good work and thank you
When I think of my favorite Melee pros, it's not usually any of the Five Gods who come to mind, but guys like Axe and aMSa.
Aye if he's the Walgreens Drake, add him to the five gods and call him "6th God" 😂
That’s hilarious
We're at a new set of gods honestly. Mango, Mew2king, and HBox are still THE Gods, maybe Leffen now as well, but add in Zain, Wizzrobe, Axe, and Amsa as demi-gods
@@tropikilla you leave out armada and ppmd? savage
@@MrDrvb2000 They retired tho
What a great hug from that top player. He truly new Axe dissevered the win and put in the work
I have never played or watched this game nor have I ever seen a pro player play but somehow your amazing content still keeps me interested.
Axe makes me freaking smile. I need to find him and give him the biggest hug ever
When is second season coming out? The 5 Gods redemption arc is going to be so sick.
imagine not reading the manga
@@Drekromancer imagine not reading the light novel
@@eegernades imagine not reading the web novel
@@gabrielnavera7693 Imagine not being an editor so you can see it all before release.
Why the hell am I crying at a smash melee video. What a great guy, his hard work showed through this video.
Axe and aMSa stories are similar in a way and I love that their team is the goat in doubles.
Y'know I have to say it
Axe Ketchum
Makes me remember my days as a kid on a 10 inch tv owning my friends with ness
@@m4ng070 HURRR DURRRR FORTNITE BAD
@@m4ng070 Scientists theorize that a more unfunny and unoriginal comment could theoretically exist given a near-impossible set of circumstances and stupidity, but the difference in dumbassery between this theoretical comment and your aforementioned statement would be so negligible that no instruments or metric known to man could tell them apart.
ִ you can hate the game all you want just leave me out of ur hate please
@@Anthony-uz5tj oops
cheeto / all good bro life’s to short to spend it angry on the internet
I don’t play this game... but I watched the whole thing and I’m very glad I did. Wholesome stuff! I guess I’ll be supporting Axe in the future.
You guys are so talented in making these documentary
AxE I think is my favorite player. He as a person is a good guy and he also plays so well.
I love the way he loves his character.
Nice timing with Smash Summit coming up/starting now.
He seems like such a nice and dedicated dude. Props to him, that's so cool 😁
We also need to point out something, That Flex when he beats leffen is GOD tier and needs to be worshipped as such.
Melee is still changing even after all this time
0:27 - "a lot of people tell me _____ is not good, you have to move on to a top tier. Except everyone was wrong."
The FGC in a nutshell
Amazing vid! thank you for this!
Let's go Axe!
6:24 Mordecai?!
it's a custom skin for falco
"Playing pikachu is like a glass cannon - hurling yourself over and over at opponents"
*Me, only spamming side and down special:* "I can relate"
This is pretty much what Ranchu did to Tekken 7 -- winning the World Tour with Panda.
Fear not the weapon but the hands that wield them indeed!
Can't wait to watch this with ZeRo's Upload.
10/10 would be very wholesome.
Nah, nobody cares about the new smash games. That's why all the big sponsors go to Melee Players while Ulimate gets Panda Global
MELEE MELEE MELEE
This is the kind of person that inspires me to get better at any video game that i play. Rather than just keeling and cave in to the "meta" that the player base always use.
only my love for axe can allow me to watch this video. im painfully aware of how the inflection of your voice carrying every sentence you speak is exactly the same.
He wanna be the very best that no one ever was
That was almost a year ago.. time goes by fast
Competitive fighters fr have THE BEST stories. These videos are dope 10/10 will watch again
So good to see a guy with such dedication to his Pokemon Pal to bring Pikachu into the light
This is what shroomed could have been lol
I really doubt a Mario bro could win. And that's as a Mario bro player. if someone really wants to beat you as a top-tier they will camp the f*** out of you. Franz is given me some hope though
esam always knew...
mad respect for the grind
4:28 After two Flawless kills:
"Pika pika *MADAFAKA!!* "
I have always thought pikachu was strong as hell, nice to see this guy win. In the first smash he is basically unbeatable when played well too.
Correct. Pikachu is actually considered the best character in 64. And throughout all the games, he is actually a top/high tier character (except maybe Brawl, but IIRC he had a good MU spread there and does fairly well vs. MK). Pikachu just had it good all around.
He's the real-life Ash Ketchum.
Serrator Oceanic but he actually wins
And doesn't release all his pokemon every season
It makes me happy to see this channel cover melee instead of just LoL/CSGO/Dota
Not familiar with melee community or can even play smash (very poor cant have a switch or other consoles) but as a gamer this video really touched me.. he's such an amazing player.. i really wish him the best and i wish him and pikachu more wins to come!! Such an amazing fellow!
"The Only Pikachu in the World" is a bit disrespectful to all the hardworking Pikachu mains out there tryin to grind up and get this level of recognition lol
Okay
And? So you are both recognizing that they need to work more until they get recognition and want them recognized?
@@MEGAlarfy Of course, you need to get results to get recognition. That wasn't the point of what I said at all. The point was that saying he's "the only Pikachu in the world" is disrespectful to other Pikachu mains, it's acting as if they don't exist at all and he's the only person that plays Pikachu.
A better video title would be "the only top-level Pikachu in the world"
@@theSato this video is talking about the competitive scene. If they're unknown or unviable, they're not going to be recognized. If hes the only one people consider a viable pikachu main, I'd also consider him the only pikachu
@@MEGAlarfy There are Pikachus in the competitive scene. I'm not asking for the other Pikachu players to get recognition, just to not act or say things like there aren't any other Pikachu players in the world. Your opinion doesn't really invalidate that so I'm not sure what you're commenting for
Bruh arent they exagerating a bit with that title? I get that pikachu wasnt much used or anyone master it correctly but i think if ppl has guts to stick with a character they like and sees the potential in it they can achieve big things like Abate and his luigi, shroomed with his doc and others.
I mean, pika is mid tier in melee, right? Hes fine, but not great. Bad seems a bit exaggerated.
I mean, winning a major with a mid tier is rough. We haven't even had a solo sheik win a major in a decade, and she's high tier. Falcon had a similar run until Wizzy recently. Doc and Luigi are the main comparisons, and I don't see either of them ever winning a major unless something crazy happens.
Melee is a game where the top 10 or so characters are good, but the top 6 are incredible, with the top of the pyramid even higher. Pikachu isn't Bowser/Kirby, but when comparable characters only get top 8 once in a blue moon, taking a proper major is actually insane.
^
Aww so sweet when he's gettin emotional, the people standin behind him are feelin it too
I don't follow the smash scene at all, but this was dope. Awesome job and ggs Axe. Seems like a humble and kind dude.
he's widely considered the nicest guy in the melee scene. it's impossible to dislike him
@@nothankyou4859 definitely feel that.
@@bigpimping6293 if you ever want to check him out, axe.pizza
remember when Panda won the Takken championship?
wtf is Takken
He should change his from axe to
Ash
Beginning at 7:50 you listen to the same "omg" and "Awwwws" like 5 times. Top tier commentary.
Hungrybox in the rught if that last smash summit 8 interview looks so happy and proud of axe. Cool to see so much respect given
Waiting for Emm Bee Sea to comment...
Some of the best content on RUclips
The way hes talk about Pikachu show how much he Loves this Character
“Meelee was special it gave axe a chance to break out of his shell and connect with the world around him” followed by a video of gamers practicing social isolation (way before the virus) by playing a few feet from each other and putting headphones on and ignoring each other lol.