9 years of Tokido's amazing Akuma moments

2009-2018
9 years of Tokido's amazing Akuma moments
Tokido was introduced to fighting games in the 1990s, when he played The King of Fighters '94 on the Neo Geo MVS. The first Street Fighter game Tokido came in contact with was Street Fighter 2 on the Super Famicom.
Tokido got into Street Fighter 4 late compared to other high-level players. When he did, teammate Daigo Umehara suggested him to pick the character Akuma. Playing as Akuma, Tokido invented the "Tokido Vortex".
Tokido has had 19+ Evolution top 8 finishes in 9 different games across 15 years.
In 2016, a Yahoo Esports article described Tokido as a "fighting game legend," as a veteran of numerous battles spanning over a decade. Tokido is considered to be one of Japan's five "fighting game gods", a title he shares with Daigo Umehara.
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[@neontetra1000]

“ I just want to say.. Fighting games are something so great!”.

[@mazapancito05]

TheBlackyFiction go hado

[@jmoa5758]

Yes. So sad he is gone. We will always remember you tokido.

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

@@jmoa5758 Tokido is gone?

[@joeynoodles5973]

@@iishyxvietxboyii1 no

[@davisellis7445]

i guess it's kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@ragfarok]

Perfect music choices. Such a heart-warming compilation, I hope Tokido sees it.

[@anjoLas]

well said

[@Nemesis298]

The drawing is beautiful

[@BikSmash]

Raziel K a thirty would be amazing

[@InstantKarma18]

awesome drawing

[@MansMan42069]

I like to think that if Akuma was real, he'd be so proud of Tokido's fighting spirit.

[@jmoa5758]

Yes. So sad he is gone. We will always remember you tokido.

[@JustChill0927]

Indeed it is

[@RagingDemon16]

i love Tokido's passion for Akuma and i know he'll come back even stronger after that defeat, Great Video Liang.

[@caseyj789456]

I have enough luck to tell him personnally one day that for me “.. Tokido you do not play Akuma, you are Akuma..”. He smiled to me and his eyes so bright! Do not worry people, he will be back and lot stronger than before. Sure! Gambarimasu sekai champion!

[@Bahamuttiamat]

When he starting crying, i cried too. Tokido is the best. I love his dedication to Gouki.

[@jmoa5758]

Yes. So sad he is gone. We will always remember you tokido.

[@verximama828]

@@jmoa5758 what happened?

[@TheOne-dn9mr]

the legend about to come back

[@putozeros]

We don't deserve Tokido. Too much greatness in this video.

[@jmoa5758]

Yes. So sad he is gone. We will always remember you tokido.

[@antoniowestbrook88]

That thumbnail is epic/top tier

[@user-rk9rv6pq5e]

A few years back I'd have said that Daigo represents the fighting game scene. I think now, I would say both tokido and daigo equally represent street fighter. Two gods! It's great to watch them put so much thought and time into SF.

[@HoseB932]

Best Akuma Player ever and The reason i play Akuma now. Even though i am a Daigo fan, I enjoy watching Tokido just as much

[@fohstick]

Tokido is very disciplined. He actually lives in the topanga fight club room to practice daily. Because of this, his execution is unparalleled; have you ever seen him drop an ultra 2 teleport cancel combo? He also has every demon flip setup figured out. Empty low, air throw, cross-up, fake cross-up, and sudden throw are all in his arsenal that will leave his opponents guessing after one knockdown

[@neilzaza1501]

This reminds me of the number of technical things going on in SF4 behind just the simple inputs: the low profile, option selects, safe jump setups, character specific combos... The SFV bits are great too, but man I miss this game.

[@deejones8552]

That thumbnail is awesome

[@MatthewWillis3]

The amount of passion he has for what he does is rare. He deserves every ounce of the success he has.

[@minhkhatran2030]

thumbnail is just perfect

[@xmrzeuseu1234]

Tokido is the only reason I main Akuma in SF4.

[@Wladislav]

Absolute legend of the FGC. Character specialists are such a joy to watch. P.S. Tokido vs Fuudo at Canada Cup 2015 is still the pinnacle of SFIV.

[@slimballs9650]

He's not only a character specialist in the game. He's a character in real life, and I love it.

[@IRenegadEEEEE]

That thumbnail is the greatest piece of art i have seen in a long time. Fantastic video.

[@JustAnswers359]

Tokido invented ths vortex game. endless knockdown setups!

[@captaininfinite8082]

This man’s journey is unbelievable just to defeat Daigo. Even though he already defeated daigo in other fighting games. In street fighter that’s where the true battlefield revealed. And what I noticed is that, What the hell is that thing when the DP or other special moves hit in street fighter 5? In SF4 it’s ink right? What’s in sf5? Jelly?

[@v3lojt]

Your title made me think tokido killed himself or something. I got sad for a second

[@ThaRealCowboibishop]

What an awesome tribute 2 tha best fighting game player ever. 4:41 starts 1 of tha most Gawdlike sequences ive ever witnessed, much love 2 tha character loyalist Tokido.

[@LORDeath.]

4:18 Tokido is so sick man.

[@ounaku]

What doesn't kill a demon will only make him stronger. He will forever with the true Grand Master Akuma.

[@benstubbins]

Tokido is the greatest. I would argue that no one person has had as big an impact on street fighter as him. And no one is as successful across multiple games simultaneously as him either.

[@EliosMoonElios]

Tokido: I’m still nowhere near that level(Daigo level). I can’t even see his(Daigo) back from where I’m standing. He’s a distant presence. But I want to confirm for myself just how big that gap is. Kemonomichi 2: Daigo [10]-[5] Tokido Tokido cry cause the gap still huge and Daigo still in the pick far ahead.

[@benstubbins]

EliosMoonElios so he lost a ft10. Daigo lost to itazan last year in a long set. Is itazan better than daigo?

[@andrew6179]

on the impact part there is nothing to argue imo, daigo has had the biggest impact for fighting games in general (with street fighter). But there is no doubt Tokido is a genius at multiple fighting games and just an awesome guy

[@EliosMoonElios]

[Ben Stubbins] in 2017 Daigo still learning to deal with lag and still having a methodical style easy to predict, 2~3 months before Kemonomichi 2 Daigo learn to be unpredictable there is when he show his real potential and his Guile grow incredible fast, in a couple of months Daigo go from not qualify for tournaments to be 3th in EVO Japan 2018.

[@EliosMoonElios]

[Andrew Schiavano] "(with street fighter)" You don't know about Daigo history, he pass for many decades of different fighting games starting from Darkstakers, no one ever will do what Daigo do in his career no one else accumulate more tournament wins and epic encounters in gaming history. That is why Tokido say in tears "I want o defeat you in at least a game": A game where both compete and Tokido want to use SFV to defeat Daigo as never was able to defeat him in another game. Tokido is a real genius, for him grow strong is easy but Daigo grow strongest than anyone in pure hard work, discipline, study and will power that why Tokido say Daigo is the strongest

[@shiro2400]

That thumbnail is so dope! 👏 so much respect for Tokido!

[@SolRyuKen]

A God amongst men.

[@jacksypher3403]

Amaury De Jesus A man amongst Daigo

[@marioster2]

Messatsu 天

[@ireallydontknow6709]

Tokido is gonna win everything with the new Akuma❤🙏 great video, great player, great character

[@hossdelgato6098]

Forever the sickest

[@e.correa6704]

So looking forward to see him in SF6

[@Lucifri]

Keep Akuma-ing, Tokido. ✌

[@BlackKoshinomi]

That drawing ... it touched me

[@xp77254]

Tokido is God-like!

[@chencoilufi]

I'm about to watch this video, but before,I need to say, that I was so moved because of the drawing on the video's preview.

[@nischalthapa6038]

Tokido no matter about his recent recent loss he is the greatest

[@r011ing_thunder6]

Nischal Thapa which loss?

[@gibgun]

Seeing those SF4 replays reminds me of watching Playerjun52’s matches. Sorely absent in SF5

[@goldenface2688]

Cool, i like the father and son thumbnail

[@JonNewgate]

Please make one for SF6 in a few years from now. Very excited to start the Akuma journey with Tokido May 22.

[@crazeworld9842]

Daigo, tokido, infiltration, Justin Wong those are the guys who got into competitive street fighter

[@nelsont4784]

see him cry for the loss against humehara was painful

[@phredbookley183]

That thumbnail. So incredible a drawing

[@caseyj789456]

Tokido dont be sad or mad dear champion. You are so brave and couragous, we love you. Always! Please get back even stronger and better than you are already my dear friend. :-D !

[@caseyj789456]

Love your draw man. Thanks to you!

[@floofiekun1875]

You get bonus points for the Goemon music!

[@clutchkman]

Great video!

[@kanwal1173]

03:02 GENIUS GENIUS GENIUS! That shimmy and CA! Tokido is the King 👑

[@sunnyboy8644]

the thumbnail is very well drawn !

[@TheInvaders22]

The last clip got me ! The "Nani !" of Guile each time ...

[@Zaphkieru]

"Sorry but your opponent is Tokido" even just a sentence from him can make you lose instantly

[@skillustrates]

I didn’t hate Option-Selects, but I don’t miss them either.

[@hawa6410]

Tokida is a great fighter, he always reminds me of vegeta..

[@davidfernandezbasti4436]

7:19 bonchan vs tokido.. good memories

[@secretjuice1307]

Muito obrigado pelo trabalho duro Tokido! Continue a fazer os fãs vibrarem com as suas partidas, repletas de momentos com habilidade e sabedoria, momentos esses que com certeza serão lembradas para sempre na história dos E-Sports!

[@rahulsagar5269]

Legend

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

M U R D E R F A C E

[@davidggarcia]

Good times in SSFIVAE and USFIV.

[@joqqeman]

Why ignore sfv.. and vanilla sf4 🤨

[@sankalpsankrityayan9240]

The thumbnail is outstanding...But why is Akuma looking as giant sized?..Being Muscular is a completely different aspect..

[@3serio]

That pop off at the end tho

[@jamesmasters7041]

The True Master of the Fist Death Face Tokido.

[@LeAceDash]

Such an amazing picture

[@basylsgarden1133]

The SF IV combo system was so weird Also why does Akuma always look this most detailed in every game

[@jakemuller8626]

the music thou!

[@ifineNick]

The Best Devil The Best of Soul The Best of SFV Finally Rank 1 of the World!!

[@vayolence]

All Hail Tokido!

[@akuma8969]

Look at that friendly drawing

[@user-pv7ob7bn4c]

Korezo...Messatsu!!

[@MMSBrokenSoul-jx1sr]

Hey yo SF6 Akuma coming out We need the ‘ New Tokido Akuma ‘ video

[@Yuh_zhimmy]

When he master sf6 akuma, it’s game.

[@indodead]

3 perfect.... waw

[@aaronwilliams4776]

8:20 nonono not so fast

[@beastmonsterthing3]

how did he know!!!!!!

[@phantasyryder]

10yrs

[@ideiaxeke]

força TOKIDO . nos acreditamos em vc amigo mostra que pra eles que samos forte abraço 💪 BRASIL inteiro com vc 👍

[@catac1ysm13]

The thumbnail is cool but it makes it seem like he's dead

[@day0739]

12:21 Ascended the heavens

[@sfairmaxii]

Mit dem Video hast Du dich selbst übertroffen. Danke dafür. Und ich möchte mich einem vorherigen Kommentar anschließen und hoffe, dass Tokido das Video zu sehen bekommt. thx, cu & hf :)

[@trw45q]

awesome drawing

[@neverendingstory8379]

That ending

[@vuabds5127]

Tokido Akuma best

[@ShinkuGouki]

I miss how fast Akuma used to be...

[@queenieyuet4297]

Watch the whole video and still want more . where are those crazy come backs

[@conekeiba]

12:09 love it

[@teamgohadouken9713]

LOL MEN, y love that fuckin drawing...

[@Nasirsmart110]

Damn you daigo

[@lucie13flane]

nice video 12:55 xD

[@ccvector]

Where is the footage of Tokido vs Sagat at 3:55 from? Can anyone link me to it?

[@iLo_33]

Einfach nice 💪✔✅

[@user-xj5xw9du7r]

a nice BGM!

[@magiciandark5223]

Can somebody tell me the background music at 8:30?

[@hassejr7072]

God like!

[@sketchdraft]

was that a microwalk st.LP at 3:27??

[@xiryu1242]

11:56 jajajja lol

[@Killcycle1989]

Execution error at 0:46

[@blockbuster242]

where can I get this soundtrack??

[@DaDa-jz6tv]

tokido is he quit street fighter?

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

Tokido...where did akuma touch....please tell us for prosecution ...

[@VictorCreedGaming]

Noooooooo Desora. :'(

[@hippopotomostrosesquippeda5804]

So pity that it' actually 13 minuts of tokido playing

[@mcguffin7767]

TOKIDO！

[@18TheFinal]

11:40 3 perfects in a row vs a player?

[@eduardowormittag2113]

Is this maple story music?

[@theycallmemotivated2317]

1:14 why are you running!?