aMSa: The Only Yoshi (who could do it)

[@amsaredyoshi]

Love this community

[@cryonicprawn1911]

The goat 🐐🐐🐐

[@patoa3481]

The goat himself. Incredibly well deserved

[@Phantadude]

You’re an inspiration to us all king.

[@svenj4595]

youre such a positive force! keep on going my dude!

[@elliott6798]

Let's goo!! aMSAsumSaus

[@hanz1173]

The fact he single-handedly made a low tier character look like an absolute war machine while also having a full time job as an engineer is just both funny and extremely impressive.

[@Mosketin71]

Literally it sounds like a comedy anime plot xD

[@thereal_tacos]

A dude with his dino. (Quote- AsumSaus- 2023)

[@little_china]

@@thereal_tacosyoshi irl?!?!

[@thereal_tacos]

What? I main yoshi in smash, So?@@little_china

[@nexustom5823]

Idk much about games but What about the guy that used jigglypuff I saw in the chart that jiggly was the worst

[@hungrybox]

The sequence at 51:39 is the best recreation of a Melee moment I have ever seen YOU FUCKING ROCK ASUMSAUS

[@user-mk9lb3uh1y]

Hello twitch people

[@meorwss]

YOU TELL EM HBOX 🗣️🗣️

[@jacesdavis]

It's so satisfying fr

[@dannycollado9442]

FACTS

[@MugsyX2]

BEAUTIFUL

[@se.224]

“yeah I did it, yoshi is actually a good character” all these years of training just for that, what a legend

[@freebobafett]

Inspiring.

[@jamiehovis7722]

I’m sure that’s not entirely why

[@jakubkuczynski683]

The fact that Mang0 spiked his controller becouse he was the one to lose the major to a Yoshi and then instantly goin for a hug becouse it was aMSa just warms my heart.

[@CodyRockLee13]

As you say, Mang0 didn't want to lose at all, much less to a Yoshi; there definitely was competitive passion in that throw that we can all empathize with, but he is nonetheless a great sport (and the GOAT). That picture of Mang0 holding aMSa's fist up in celebration and sportsmanship at the end (52:58) is one of the most emotionally moving and cherishable pictures taken of our sport.

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

Mang0 was upset because he really wanted to win Big House 10. It was the biggest tournament of the year alongside Genesis, and Mang0 wanted to build his Goat case by winning it and being the #1 ranked player that year.

[@tjtribble.]

The Big House is a really important tournament for Mang0. I’m not sure why but he seems to want to win those more than other majors. Add onto that the magnitude of the tournament that year and how close he was to winning… I don’t think aMSa’s character was why he threw his controller.

[@sh0ckwave5]

yeah its understandable to be upset in the moment. He took that moment, collected himself, and then walked over and gave the winner a hug. Nothing wrong with that.

[@NeonDart]

Mang0 has all of his big house wins tattooed around his arm, its an extremely important series to him and he was heating up before Amsa managed to stop him, had to let some of that anger out before he could go in for the hug. Its also important to note that in the final set the Mang0 chants got drowned out by Amsa chants, Mang0 chants getting drowned out at Big House of all tournaments is unheard of.

[@LittleHopster]

Somehow aMSa managed to pull off a storybook ending that is so unreal it could be a movie. All his hard work finally payed off and I’m about to cry for a red Yoshi

[@andresf6625]

Heck this video IS a movie, let's nominate it for an oscar

[@jamesruth100]

Despite knowing how the whole story ended, the way AsumSaus edited the biggest house Mango vs aMSa matches _still_ had me on the edge of my seat and gave me the jitters. The perfect presentation for the ultimate underdog story.

[@kendallmonge649]

You're about to cry for a red Yoshi? Can't blame you, I already cried

[@NerAEus96]

He even made Mang0 spike his controller! He was already fearsome, now he is a LEGEND!

[@FlittaLink]

Only AsumSaus could maybe something feel so beautiful in the end

[@Ivorys_slushie]

aMSa is the definition of "The indomitable human spirit"

[@shalevasor911]

one must imagine aMSa happy

[@The13thRonin]

No. He is the indomitable dino spirit.

[@ungatounpocoextrano6512]

One must imagine Red Yoshi happy.

[@zeawing6022]

The Unyielding Cruelty of the Matchup-Chart vs The Indomitable Low-tier Spirit

[@RandmAnimal]

​@@shalevasor911he IS happy

[@art1st001]

2:30 "You know, there are plenty of players all over the world even better than me." Now that is some anime master and disciple dialogue right there.

[@Zangelin]

It's the most shonen first arc setup I've ever heard.

[@salfysalfy5765]

Literally the whole lesson Master Roshi teaches Goku in the first tournament he enters

[@justanotherparasite6941]

Street fighter 1 type quote

[@JackKnots]

i mean, amsa did come from japan

[@dialog_box]

holy shit wait amsa's story would actually make for such an incredible anime

[@kdlsimondistefan47]

There's something beautiful about aMSa taking the last stock by doing a combo that only a character exactly like Yoshi can do

[@TitaniumDragon]

It was a 0 to death combo from one mistake.

[@dryanaa4474]

@@TitaniumDragonwelcome to melee

[@nessdbest8708]

Hi Stefan

[@torradafriakk4367]

​@@TitaniumDragonNEWS TIME GUYS!!!! did you know every smash Works like this??

[@tchbast1661]

And did that on FINAL DESTINATION

[@junkmail2223]

the thing about a "play to win" mentality is that it pretty quickly teaches you to lose with grace. Amsa's constant sportsmanship is something to be admired.

[@successfulfailure1298]

Gotta learn to lose before you learn to win

[@leinadlink]

Nah, "playing to win" always leads to toxic mentalities. What aMSa was doing is "playing to get better". Losing is just part of the process, it teaches you more than winning does.

[@LunarAce64]

@@leinadlink Playing to win CAN lead to toxic mentalities, but it doesn't always go there. Want to know how? A player who truly wants to win also wants to improve. If he loses? He wasn't good enough and he can improve. Do you think aMSa was watching replays on his way to work for the hell of it? These weren't replays from his competitors: they were his own matches that he more then likely lost. This dude completely had a 'Play to Win' mentality. Except he never took it to the point that he was blaming others. He accepted that his loses were because of some fault on his part. He knew his character better then anyone else could. He rose through the ranks, practicing and reviewing what he could do better. I mean, there's no better example of this then Final Destination. He absolutely dreaded and lost at that map every time he was counterpicked. He realized that this was a weakness and he couldn't just ALWAYS give his opponent a free game... he couldn't give them that tool to take advantage of. So he turned the tables and adopted a completely different playstyle FOR THAT VERY MAP! Even the commentators were surprised! But he did it. He lost the first time he did it, but his BIGGEST WIN was on Final Destination." The dude turned a weakness into a strength. He plays to win, no fucking doubt about it.

[@GreatFox42]

@@LunarAce64 I wish I could give you more than one like for this comment.

[@jamiehovis7722]

Not true. I know many people like that who are poor losers

[@aquietdragon5671]

43:05 It's such poetic justice that HBox, lord of stall, lost that game to a stall

[@bongibot1104]

The cherry on top of the story lmao

[@Luekirt2]

Up a stock? You know the vibes

[@bagfaceman1656]

I remember that game better than I remember the grand finals. It was truly an iconic moment

[@marquistf1996]

This. Seeing puff desperately chasing her opponent down for a last second kill instead of running away felt so just.

[@이리오]

I've already seen this video like 10 times now, and it's still a banger every time I rewatch it. I just realized that at 51:39. the fact that AMSA's FINAL stock to take the win came from the FIRST tech he ever practiced, the parry...is kind of poetic. The whole story and the video really gives me the chills

[@thommywithanh]

Holy shi, nice catch I didn’t even realize that

[@shyguyissoawesomeguys]

i audibly gasped as i realized that, i was so invested in this guy's story LMAO it's kinda nuts

[@pantwraith]

On my 5th(?) rewatch and I came to say exactly this. AsumSaus really hit it out of the park with this video, and aMSa absolutely deserves such an essay. Melee is sick.

[@cthulhu_original]

Are you that bored with life

[@shyguyissoawesomeguys]

@@cthulhu_original i mean you were bored enough to comment so don't act like you're any better lmao

[@FalconofDarkness]

I think what I like most about him is his ability to get his opponent to be in a much friendlier mood. Whether they win or lose he seems to smile shake their hand/hug them.

[@crack4184]

It's the power of super chill dudes. Love these guys. Wished I was them

[@dn22pkkdd476]

​@@crack4184never too late to become one.

[@benm1295]

He's a huge win for the whole community! Every match ends with one winner and one loser. And at this level the outcome is basically a coin flip. So what's the point of being negative? It won't change the result, and in the worst case it could split the community, which then is a loss for everyone. I think that joy and friendliness should be part of every competition. It's a sign of a great personality if you can even enjoy the win of your opponent. As long as there's any winner, there's a reason to party! So enjoy your time with all the people that came together for the same thing: To see an entertaining and exciting match :) We need more people like aMSa all around the world!

[@RisingRevengeance]

For real. Mango is kind of an ahole but even he had to hug him.

[@panykfelidae9018]

​@benm1295 it's a common trait among the people who become icons in every game and sport - they'll be ecstatic over a beautifully played match, even at their own losses, from sheer joy for the game.

[@SethJV]

Can't wait to see a 6 hours long video on a random guy winning the biggest tournament ever with Bowser

[@TheWorldeater100]

One day…

[@Rotem_S]

>Kirby

[@reeldino2729]

Fire Sheep Sweep

[@technobabble123]

Then we'll get a 10 hour long video of a random dude showing up and kicking all the ass with Kirby

[@Wither1224]

Tech #1: Whirling Fortress Ledge Cancel

[@floatinsardines8104]

Everyone just loves an underdog story. aMSa is the literal embodiment of sticking to your guns knowing damn well how you can use them.

[@TextualDeviant]

What's interesting is how basically nobody knew how high Yoshi's skill ceiling went, not even aMSa himself until he began to truly plumb it's depths.

[@justinmontgomery9526]

@@TextualDeviant Fucked around and found out

[@Ryan-kj5bq]

@@TextualDeviantMewtwo is next

[@mikenmau14]

Bowser viable maybe?

[@floatinsardines8104]

@@Ryan-kj5bq didn't leffen just go on a rampage with an alt account for eu only using mewtwo?

[@Nobody-hj4pr]

12:14 I love his stupid grin as he places his favourite character’s plushie, it adorable

[@nedcurfman3486]

The fact the was working as an ordinary salaryman on top of being arguably the best in all of Japan is incredible

[@mewdancing]

wdym arguably…

[@macaroni3283]

Not just a "salaryman" but an engineer

[@Loxu69]

Arguably best in Japan? He’s number 2 in the world and last I checked number 1 isn’t Japanese

[@polyfloralhoney]

In a country known for its messed up work culture too. Insane

[@llamacopter677]

@@Loxu69 at the time he was working as an engineer he was not 2nd in the world yet, that happened some time after switching to full time melee

[@doodley3d]

50 minutes of AsumSaus editing is special, and for a story that deserves it. Thank you!

[@deliocache2528]

Hello dood

[@lesbrey]

I’m glad 2 inspirations are interested in each other’s content..!!!

[@yeetboi1938]

hello dood

[@wills2894]

2 youtubers that I love holy moly

[@TheIzzlzzy]

YOOOOOO IT’S THE DOOD

[@DesTr069]

28:22 Melee doesn’t get better than this. Axe and aMSa. Two friends playing their favourite game in front of a huge audience, both at 69%, enjoying life. Amazing

[@Koooooooona]

@jayten2979 what

[@gabrielpitonidedeus4278]

@jayten2979 did someone it you?

[@thattrainerblue4859]

Could see he almost dreaded giving mango a handshake he was happy but probably was sad he made mango sad

[@heartnet40]

Axe and aMSa have the most genuinely wholesome friendship in competitive Smash history. It makes me tear up thinking about how close those two are.

[@slepy7304]

ive never seen this before, so beautiful

[@Rouseable]

"bottom tier or not, he will compete with yoshi. RED yoshi. because red is cool." is a statement i will forever agree with

[@TheCubicalGuy]

There will never ever be another melee player like aMSa.

[@4546Bean]

FACTS!

[@Mai.Calico]

mai calico uniderstands the referenece :^)

[@X0v3r]

low-key mekk with ganon maybe but he got a long ways to g9

[@crabby2685]

Enough is enough all you ever do is complain complaining

[@aurora_x86]

@@crabby2685???

[@I_V_X]

Fair play to Cody, you could tell he didn't want to win like that

[@zemc77]

Don't think any legit competitor would want to win like that. There were no winners that day.

[@plutonicattic7995]

He looked so empathetic at that moment. Little did he know, aMSa didnt need that win. He needed a story.

[@techknight3753]

I swear he looked more devistated then aMSa somehow

[@pj1343]

legit made me wanna tear up when seeing cody feeling remorse for amsa like that.

[@AlexRoseGames]

@@zemc77 well, apart from the winner, Cody

[@Adamski-]

Bro, this 54 minute long video got me more invested into aMSa and his journey than most video games/ movies or TV shows ever have in their main cast.

[@cyandeoidre2375]

On GOD

[@diddykong2143]

I refuse to believe this is a video, it should be considered a movie!

[@RedYellowBird6889]

Right? It didn't have to go this hard.

[@tolstoievski1144]

litteral chills, this is some high tier pruduction

[@WizzOfIzz]

REAL

[@JuiceD-bi8oy]

I’ve watched this video several times since you first posted it. I watched this video three times while I road-tripped ~14 hours each way to compete in a Magic: the Gathering Regional Championship. Your representation of aMSa’s competitive spirit, his drive to win, his humility in losing coupled with his hunger to come back stronger next time… it’s made me cry almost every time I’ve watched this video. This feeling when seeing aMSa’s story represented this way lights a fiery passion in my core that carried me to compete in my first major tournament in my own discipline, and although I lost, I took it with grace as aMSa would and committed to coming back again but stronger, with more practice, more commitment, etc. Thank you AsumSaus. I’ve watched your videos for a long time, and you’ve consistently been the GOAT of Melee content, and this project is undoubtedly your Magnum Opus as far as I’m concerned. I sincerely hope in the time since you made this video that you’ve been doing well, and I’m committed to watching whatever you post next.

[@togglebott7748]

W MAGIC PLAYER W AMSA FAN W DR MANHATTAN PFP

[@togglebott7748]

We need an AsumSaus for competitive MTG Rhystic Studies is on the same tier of quality, but he talks about many different aspects of the game, not just competitive Pretty Deece was close, but he stopped making videos

[@tetermc]

Cringe

[@lovingspacefan3795]

How'd you do in your MTG tournament.

[@chainsawmonk]

I cried too. Amazing content Asumsaus!

[@diegomo1413]

“Bro trust me, Yoshi is actually a good character. Here, let me prove it to you.” *grinds for a decade to win a supermajor* “54:04”

[@CuentaSecundaria-xn4le]

What a fucking madlad

[@thebread9874]

Goddamn legend

[@professorpantherhardraad3921]

Imagine what he could have done if he had played a "competitive" character from the start?

[@zelons4675]

he did "yoshi" they just diden't know it yet@@professorpantherhardraad3921

[@GrahamGotGame]

@@professorpantherhardraad3921 I mean if he was playing a “competitive” character we probably wouldn’t be talking about him as much or maybe at all

[@noahtoadmyer]

Dude im not even joking, this is one of the best sports documentaries i have ever watched. This should be in theatres, and you should be incredibly proud of this masterpiece youve made

[@adrianpaul1985]

Emplemon made a great doc about hungrybox too

[@kevinsun3244]

For real the editing done for the last combo string on Fox had me in tears. As someone who didn't know the result beforehand it was really epic.

[@scush]

i agree! this is just an amazing work of scripting, editing and pacing all ’round! like, i already knew asumsaus was good but this video gave me sooooo much more respect for just _how good_ he truly is at his craft. i’m not even _that_ into melee but this just broke down everything so well and clearly … and the visuals! omg! mwa! *chef’s kiss*

[@danielsurvivor1372]

Smash Melee is like only E sport heck Sport in general that I watch from those documentaries even tho I don't play Melee, it's entertaining to spectate And so many underdogs too who became stars!

[@panykfelidae9018]

Has some real Jon bois energy

[@16spring60]

なんて素晴らしい動画なんだ… 日本人なのに彼の活躍を知らなかった、この動画に出会ってaMSaを知ることができて本当に良かった

[@acee555]

aMSa's smile is so infectious, just watching him play and destroy people with a silly little dino makes me so happy

[@space_aced389]

based pfp

[@ZeroMalarki]

Winning or losing with dignity is so respectful

[@tommytheshimigami]

My favorite/best charachter is kirby, who is even lower tier. lol

[@farewell418]

@@tommytheshimigamithe character isn’t low tier, Kirby is bottom tier

[@tommytheshimigami]

@@farewell418 haha yeah (;

[@nothingspecial9414]

Coincidentally, aMsa's name in Filipino means "happy or joyful", he literally embodies his own name.

[@lukethekuya]

Pinoybros we won

[@SeveralRatsEachWithArcanePower]

ARAW NG YOSHI

[@jajajaun]

@@SeveralRatsEachWithArcanePoweryh

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

​@@blobzilla69Tagalog. Masaya = happy

[@Gaminginvrrr]

@@Goosewitdajuice317the brrrrring pa of liberation

[@Cappichow]

This is the greatest romanticism of sport I’ve seen since Moneyball and and I shed tears at “aMSa DID IT!” It’s impossible not to root for aMSa. Incredible work.

[@helchin93]

Thats a pretty good comparison, cuz damn I love that movie, and these videos just remind me how much I love Melee.

[@Pipes804]

Also cried

[@felix_remmie6048]

Winning it all on Yoshi’s worst stage was legendary

[@Ps35176]

Why am I being moved to tears by a guy playing Yoshi I didn't need this today.

[@marcuscalixte4392]

NO BUT FR LMFAO

[@samsturtevant4107]

A yoshi?!

[@wonderful_]

My thoughts exactly. I dont even follow any MLG but holy crap.

[@rinnnnnnnnnnrinRinOnishi]

SAMEEEE LMAO

[@alexgarmin8457]

I accidentally hit my keyboard and this started playing but same as you I was moved by his determination...

[@kaptep01]

aMSa and Axe both being at 69% and just dancing around the stage while smiling made me die😂😂

[@emo6577]

I need to find the full clip online because that was so funny 😂

[@yulianverleun9081]

Timestamp?

[@uheh7902]

@@yulianverleun9081 28:27

[@Huggbees]

Originally I really only rooted for Captain Falcon mains. Now I have a new favorite. Incredible documentary, incredible person.

[@Scornfull]

daddy sunglasses

[@chasejohnson3626]

A wild Huggbees appeared!

[@spore124]

And by that we're of course referring to rooting for Donkey Kong mains.

[@melee9183]

You do give falcon player energy

[@muratunlu229]

"Did Batman really think a Yoshi main could stop me?"

[@valestivale4711]

Dude. Imagine quitting your job to pursue smash full time, only for covid 19 to hit and totally screw over your new source of income. No wonder he lost his luster after losing that match against fiction for a moment. Last straw on the camel's back, ya know? This was such a good video!

[@d.s.alcoda]

Cody's reaction to the game5 SD was one of the most heartfelt moments in all gaming

[@slepy7304]

37:25 timestamp

[@panikk2]

cody really did NOT wanna win like that, in any world. i bet if you asked him he would rather have lost than win from that SD. although in hindsight, it make's amsa's big house win way more dramatic, so maybe it all worked out.

[@xYiazmatx]

@@slepy7304the best part of that clip is that of you asked someone who they thought won, they would almost certainly say amsa. Cody with his hands on his head and amsa patting him on the back and holding the handshake on his side, smiling. Incredible sportsmanship

[@foxmasterflex]

AMSA IS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL!

[@Mai.Calico]

npc comment

[@rucksack_kh]

​@@Mai.Calico hater comment

[@MisterDoctorProfessorPainbrush]

@@Mai.Calico I give a shit

[@smogon3215]

​@@Mai.Calicoyour so quirky man, congrats

[@lamMeTV]

@@Mai.Calico schizo comment

[@sylva4052]

aMSa really is the definition of *indomitable human spirit*, mad respect for the man

[@YoutubeCommonman_Totas]

One must imagine amsa happy

[@improbablyfur]

@@KZbinCommonman_Totas it’s pretty hard to not imagine him as happy

[@railgun222]

One thing that I love about this video is the foreshadowing. The seemingly unnecessary mentions of how Mango won EVO 2013 and how he won smash summit 12, along with aMSa vs Cody at Double Down really build up to the final part of the video.

[@Flowers_Die]

And what's incredible is in the end it wasn't about winning for him as much as it was about being able to say "I TOLD YOU YOSHI WAS A GOOD CHARACTER!" Point well proven and this guy is impossible to dislike.

[@Disatiere]

They clowned on his boy, and he took that shit personally

[@theancientsam]

lmao trueeeee

[@crack4184]

​@@DisatiereInsult him? Eh, whatever. Insult Yoshi? Nah okay, you took it too far, little shit

[@danielsurvivor1372]

So is Yoshi like new Jigglypuff aka due to 1 guy he gets an S tier and Salty Fox mains complain he's "unfair and unfun to fight against"

[@RisingRevengeance]

​@@danielsurvivor1372Yeah probably. It seems like the constant smiles let him off easier than hbox though.

[@calvinnguyen1870]

He may not be one of the “five gods of melee,” but damn does he deserve an hour long video dedicated to him

[@lvl5Vaporeon]

May not be a God but he is a Hercules

[@Gigoogy]

Dude is a god butcher

[@MonsieurBro]

@@lvl5Vaporeon dude is a From Soft protagonist, just mopping up any gods in the area to get stronger

[@peregrinecovington4138]

He's God level skill he just plays Yoshi

[@basedchristianmale]

@@MonsieurBroreddit comment

[@KolMan2000]

aMSa is a competitive legend. The man accepts defeat with a smile on his face and comes back stronger every time. The man is truly an icon of spirit and persistence.

[@CaptainMeleon]

omg just like goku

[@heliumpai7627]

​@@CaptainMeleonGoku WISHES they were like asMa

[@LucarioredLR]

Actual shonen protagonist

[@TrebleWing]

The way that mango goes from smashing his controller to hugging aMSa shows how much of sportsman he is. He was visibly upset at losing, but even more more visibly supportive of aMSa finally winning.

[@IronPineapple]

Incredible video, god damn I love aMSa so much

[@Christian_Crab]

ive noticed you enjoy good games, good on you

[@jeeves-2]

The crossover I didn't know existed.

[@chandlermccoy1813]

"The perfect crossover doesn't ex-"

[@valstormbreak]

I just watched your ac6 video lol I never knew you liked melee

[@jessesmith7553]

didn't know you were into melee

[@realvaporcry]

I was crying my ass off because his story is completly heartwarming and awesome, but then... HE DID ALL OF THIS TO PROVE YOSHI IS A GOOD CHARACTER? ☠️

[@SergeDerg]

I scrolled down just to make sure I wasn't the only motherfucker crying in the comments 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@92SMIF]

I came to the comments to see if anyone else cried. I haven’t played this game in so long and didn’t even expect to get gripped into watching it all but I cried multiple times

[@etaquince5220]

@@92SMIF Don't worry brother, Im there too. I remember the APEX 2014 cheering for this guy. Seeing him now actually made me cry! He fucking did it!

[@xembones]

The thing is, I still don't think he proved Yoshi is high tier. I think he just proved that he's a fucking monster with a mid character. (Which he had already proved repeatedly, but you know what I mean)

[@gabrielortiz1679]

Cry gang I cried too ❤

[@pacdiesel6240]

Listening to Toph slowly go insane over the idea that a YOSHI could win a Supermajor is one of the most brilliant pieces of commentary to ever go along with a champion's run. Everything about that Big House was so beautiful.

[@yayayayayaya8140]

you mean, a YOOOSSSHIIIII????

[@Kaokie-49]

There's so much about aMSa that just hits me really hard How he was determined to prove a lot of people who doubted him from the start wrong sticking with what he values and not taking the easy way out. How he overcomes a disadvantage (not being able to practice in covid, yoshi being a worse character etc.) while still being able to be the most positive person in the entire experience though ALL of that. And the pure determination and dedication to his dream. I'm so proud of him and ngl I need his attitude in life

[@Aercoh]

the hug from mango afterwards is the cherry on top of his win for me, even his opponent is like "yeah you earned this"

[@freevxshal]

even mew2king gave amsa that look when he beat him for the first time, they really respect him

[@JamesThompson-zu3bq]

Coming from mango especially, i was surprised lmao

[@banmba]

aMSa deserves it all, he grinded with a character that he personally loves while also being a really amazing person with great energy

[@yufeng1707]

Dude literally has a shounen sports arc in his life

[@smnr1579]

When are we getting our anime?

[@BalboaBaggins]

Most kids today overuse and don't know what the word "literally" means or stands for.

[@Neo-zp1if]

"used for emphasis or to express strong feeling while not being literally true."@@BalboaBaggins

[@BalboaBaggins]

@@Neo-zp1if That's how most people use it. Thus incorrectly.

[@Neo-zp1if]

@@BalboaBaggins its slang bro

[@kennythekid130]

Just watched this doc again and I'm still blown away by how well you crafted this from a narrative perspective. In 50 minutes you introduced the game and amsa through his first time playing against good player in japan, allowing people who don't know anything about melee to have a general understanding. Then once you give enough of the background you take that introduction of amsa into a character study of someone who doesn't give up when adversity strikes both in and out of game. your super tight editing makes it feel a hero's journey where the viewer is practically cheering on amsa's big house run, (even myself who watched it live and know how that amsa did it before even clicking on the video). I'd love to see more of this style of video from you using melee content as a medium

[@goldjavier7]

“until he faced another of the five gods D R . P E E P E E”

[@blad...]

Lmao yeah

[@ComFurt]

I love Dr. Peepee's name so fuckin much, and his 4 letter IGN being PPMD is the icing on the cake xD The fact that one of the greatest players of all time has such a silly name makes me so happy

[@matturner6890]

@@ComFurt PPMD is top-level clever.

[@Foxtrotexists]

we are waiting for Mr Poopoo

[@gengarisnotinsmash...]

​@@ComFurtPPMD is genuinely the best tag I've ever seen. Not only does it rhyme, not only does it mean essentially the same thing as "Dr PeePee", but it also looks completely innocent at first glance. You could comfortably tell someone's uptight grandmother that his online name is PPMD and they wouldn't bat an eye.

[@zorafails9200]

The man loved the dinosaur and took him to new heights. I have so much respect.

[@theunknown479]

It's like a pokemon player literally using magikarp to slowly but surely beat the top players

[@ecstaticwooper368]

@@theunknown479 okay maybe not that extreme, more like if they used a Butterfree or a Pidgeot

[@sugarkane1571]

“Strong Pokémon. Weak Pokémon. That is only the selfish perception of people. Truly skilled Trainers should try to win with the Pokémon they love best.” - Karen, Pokémon Gold & Silver

[@ecstaticwooper368]

@@sugarkane1571 apply that logic to someone who's favorite pokemon is magikarp and see how far that gets them

[@Mattmann97]

It cannot be overstated how good your editing is, the last game between aMSa and Mango had me on the edge of my seat.

[@Grane1234]

It's the kinda thing you can't replicate in fictional storytelling since it's almost always gonna end in the main character getting a triumph. But in real life, anything can happen

[@LucarioredLR]

Fox running out of gas was hilarious though

[@LxXTheArtist]

Same here … and I already knew who won💀

[@funx24X7]

The imagery of yoshi hanging on to that ledge for the victory was incredible

[@Ronnoc-ck6og]

I cant stop watching the climax at 51:06, the editing is so good and the buildup from the rest of the video to this moment had me so invested

[@Amirrorofmirrors]

The timing with the music is sooo good

[@adamb306]

That "aMSa did it" transition is so sick. It perfectly encapsulates what that moment had to be like, all the air, the noise, pulled out of the room in anticipation that the goat doesn't do something unfathomable. All for it to explode into excitement and joyous triumphant chaos. Top 3 smash doc all time.

[@poopyfartboi]

This the first smash doc I seen that I can remember bro what are your other two picks?

[@adamb306]

@@poopyfartboi I'd put it up there with emplemon's hungrybox doc and ofc the smash brothers doc by travis beauchamp

[@DerpySuX]

@@adamb306Walt’s doc of Axe’s journey to take Smash Summit 8 is also a really good one

[@T3n50r]

@@adamb306 I absolutely love the Hungrybox doc as well. That one is incredible.

[@TheThirdPrice]

@@poopyfartboinew amazing doc just dropped about Mango as well

[@the_gork]

I don’t know why but hearing the crowd cheer for amsa after he loses to mango bring me to tears. That shit always hits different

[@TinyLordCthulhu]

Wins*

[@nothanks7580]

@@TinyLordCthulhu no they meant to say loses, there was a clip in the video where amsa lost and the crowd still started cheering for him right after he lost

[@TinyLordCthulhu]

@@nothanks7580 ohh I thought he mean the ending mb (the ending was still emotional fr).

[@wabbajocky8235]

it broke my heart when i saw amsa not smiling after a loss

[@ascendedboi2224]

Facts

[@WLF0X]

That man changed since he started chugging those Red Bulls

[@chrisjacobs3521]

😂😂@@WLF0X

[@drpibisback7680]

It's the brutal hit that comes when it starts mattering. When he was just doing it on the side, it was all for fun. He was taking Yoshi to the top tiers, that was already good enough. But when it becomes your full-time occupation, when the primary focus of your life is getting Yoshi to that top finish, and you just can't do it? That hurts.

[@iori282]

なんだこの動画は、、、 凄すぎる。。 一気見してしまいました。。 51:38 この辺りの編集凄い好き

[@えいきち-s3h]

ね

[@Litten-sb7eg]

Just AsumSaus cooking absolute eye candy for a kids game of all things. That's awesome.

[@Terionic]

​@@Litten-sb7eg I don't think Melee qualifies as a kids game. at least not anymore at this point

[@Litten-sb7eg]

@@Terionic Melee is a kids game. It's a bunch of Nintendo characters fighting eachother, the competitive part is a small community run part of the game.

[@justing7202]

この動画は本当に傑作だと思います。私も一気見してしまって、見たあと1時間ほどの長さを気付かなかったです。まだ日本語勉強者だから悪い日本語を許してください笑

[@anthonygillette]

A gift, truly. Both a 1 hour Asumsaus, and 1 hour talking about Amsa in depth.

[@Vernias]

You told aMSa's story in such a beautiful way, incredible video man

[@michaelwang3439]

The Vernation appreciation

[@wsawbi6402]

THE VERN NATION!

[@ferxxo20xx]

defs not birdo, but this will do, vern

[@sharakujr.khalil9043]

THE VERN NATION

[@JustAFishBeingAFish]

The Vern Nation Recognization

[@TextualDeviant]

I think Yoshi is the perfect example of when a character's skill ceiling is so high compared to the competition that even the most experienced players in the world take decades to realize it. Yoshi's tech that makes them good at all is unbelievably precise and all their other characteristics are a far departure from the other stats and abilities to the point where you basically have to build your muscle memory from the ground up; not viable for learning multiple characters, really. Even so aMSa managed to reach that skill ceiling, which allows you to basically permanently chain combos in a fashion unlike any other character. The fact that aMSa spent a majority of his smash career getting only a third of the playtime other players got in, getting minimal sleep for his efforts, while STILL maintaining his grades and job? I'm surprised that Hungrybox was the one that got picked out as the 'never will there ever' person from EmpLemon's video, as aMSa's career path is infinitely more complex and enamoring.

[@danielsurvivor1372]

Tbf didn't EmpLemon video on Hungrybox came out way way before aMSa first major win? I think at that point he only had mewtwoking beat and 1-2 Gods a couple of times. aMSa was probably such an underdog that even Emp overlooked him, because Hungrybox and Jigglypuff as a whole started from better place then Yoshi, also Hungrybox story is just a bit more dramatic so to say, so there's that

[@TextualDeviant]

@@danielsurvivor1372 Oh shit, you're right. Well, ignore all the other points; what only matters is that his Never Ever video on Hungrybox came out 3 years ago, while Big House 10 was held a little less than a year ago. The tournie that marked him as something comparable to the five gods would only happen 3 years after this video was POSTED. Realistically, the editing for such a long video like this could have started 4 years ago. So him promoting aMSa wouldn't really have even been possible with the information at the time. Really goes to show how meteoric his rise really is, when you compare him to the five gods.

[@celestial7626]

@@TextualDeviantthat and also hbox was supremely dominate, w like 3 yrs in a row as the #1 player

[@bitkiller2944]

FYI, hungrybox also graduated from college and kept a job during a majority of his smash career.

[@alexlowe2054]

It's always funny when people talk about EmpLemon's video and criticize it. It was a product of it's time, and almost 4 years old now. A pre-covid time. Back when HBox was the top player, and had been the top player for 3 years, with a completely dominant streak of wins to back it up. Mango just had the worst year of his career in 2018, a year before the video came out. He went from winning an average of 5 tournaments a year, to only making it to finals twice, with mixed results in 2019. At the time, aMSa hadn't even finished top 3 against US players, and as this video notes, he hadn't traveled much to non-Japanese tournaments back then. No one knew if aMSa would make it or crash. Plus, there was a lot less content on aMSa back then, so it wouldn't have been as interesting of a video. Half of Emp's video is about HBox's personal struggles, which aMSa doesn't seem to have. Emp's video notes that the tides were turning. That newer players were finally reaching the strength of the five gods. It's almost prophetic how true it was. Back in January of 2020, the only non-gods to win a major were Leffen, who everyone knew was good, and Plup, who had just proven himself in 2018 and 2019. But now, not just aMSa, but other players like Zain, Jmook, and Cody are top players. The current 2023 Summer SSBMRank has exactly zero of the gods in the top 5 players. It's safe to say that the era where the five gods dominated melee is over. Emp's video talked about it as if the five gods were still around, but I think it's safe to say that a lot has changed in almost 4 years since it released.

[@lumapop8245]

52:24 i can absolutely TELL that this hug comes from pure, unadulterated love for your opponent. i can’t imagine how much emotion mango was going through. proud, upset, but full of love.

[@kylesantos5536]

Melee got its own documentary as a whole. Hbox got his own. Amsa now getting his own. This is beautiful

[@ZlayfersShitpostBot]

The Holy Trinity

[@kilian7591]

Every god and even Leffen have their own made by Bronol :)

[@YoutubeCommonman_Totas]

I like that both player focused documentaries show a different section of the leaderboard. The hbox one really only showed the highest of high eshalons of players. While the amsa documentary shows a lot more.of the top 100 as a whole

[@YoutubeCommonman_Totas]

Also, there's a highly underrated documentary on Axe by Turndownforwalt

[@alexcole9]

Amsa got his own weeks ago I beilieve but got another documentary from the best melee editor and KZbinr AsumSaus

[@JeredDanielson]

Seeing everyone cheering for this guy really warms my heart.

[@FirstLast-gm9nu]

I really like it at 22:30 when someone starts chanting USA but then they chant aMSa instead

[@creamu2roblox]

Everyone loves an underdog story haha

[@Scrimbly_guy]

37:30 was the one of the most heartbreaking/heartwarming moments tbh the way Cody kinda felt bad because he didn’t want to win like that either. the way they’re consoling each other is just truly heartwarming

[@toxicwomprat1586]

Who could hate amsa

[@SomeDonkus1212]

"Not only did he BEAT mango...he whooped his ass!" You can FEEL the emotion behind that.

[@turtz4life432]

this is unironically one of my top 3 favorite videos EVER. This video essay is genuinely so well edited and well researched!!! keep doing what you’re doing, Asum!

[@AstralSpiff]

It took me 12 hours before I had time to watch this video and it felt like forever. I’ve been WAITING for this story to be told and you’re the perfect one to do it. Great video, congratulations aMSa :)

[@thegrimreaper6787]

The Man, the Myth, the Yoshi... aMSa!!!

[@BigDaddy-hz4mh]

Oh hey spiff

[@JazzyDK5000]

Spiff summed up my words but it’s been over a day for me.

[@anthonumazullo7321]

Spiff don’t you have Fnaf to play

[@mysticcow6314]

Ey! Didn't realize you liked melee, hell yeah!

[@bigtasty16]

aMSa inspires me! The mentality of "I'd rather lose with my favorite character than win with the best one" is something I wish more players would adopt. I think it's so impressive to be THE representative, becoming synonymous with your character and pushing them to unbelievable heights. Hat tip to a real life GYOAT.

[@agentep9979]

It's more of a "I'd rather win with my favorite than win with the best one" after all, he doesn't play to have fun, he plays to win!

[@helchin93]

Seeing axe and amsa chilling in the background of summit 6... the two highest representations of their mid tier characters. And that they still are amazing friends to this day. Gives me goose bumps.

[@scrungozeclown836]

I know im not even halfway thru but i have to comment on how heartwarming it was to see Mew2King smile a little while shaking aMSa's hand after watching a mini compilation of him basically brooding while shaking other players hands. Truly shows how infectious aMSa's smile is

[@papaspoon1550]

It really does seem like aMSa had this charm to him that made even the most jaded of melee players smile and not care about losing. Every time it's like you can hear their thoughts of "oh, I was beat by a Yoshi"

[@supercoolfacething]

Probably one of those things where he's been playing the game so long, losing a set to a Yoshi was totally novel and fresh. Like seeing a new chapter open up in the same old book you've been reading for a decade.

[@Metallute]

Great take! ​@@supercoolfacething

[@Itachi-tg7zz]

I’m currently driving my way to becoming the only Ganon main to win a major in ssbu, this inspires me so much to reach that goal. I love this game so much and I love the people who make it great like aMSa. You will see your friend at the top.

[@Narwhal12]

I believe in you!

[@xyluigi]

I better see your documentary in a couple of years, good luck!!!

[@ZBTEproductions]

Didn't think I'd wake up to an HOUR LONG ASUMSAUS VIDEO. Todays gonna be a good day

[@Mai.Calico]

Just wakin' up in the mornin', gotta thank God I don't know but today seems kinda odd

[@timothyvanblarcom300]

we’re eating GOOD this day 👏

[@samner9215]

About aMSa no less 😎

[@theextremeloader1]

I saw it in my recommended and was really excited for a well edited 10-15min thing but... then I saw the time and holy shit I strapped in, asum vid

[@carlosargueta8037]

Fr

[@DungeonDad]

You can't make this shit up dude. What an awesome career and story he's had so far.

[@PhilosophicallyAmerican]

THE Dungeon Dad!

[@SneakyAndBeaky]

MY GOAT !!!! TY FOR THE D&D CONTENT

[@kestrelynn]

Wait how is this a 50 minute video with EDITING THIS GOOD?! The melee content goat does it again

[@shmelzy82]

This is one of THE most statements of all time

[@TheZerovirus1000]

This watches like a documentary, or a short film. It's crazy production value

[@モネ信者]

aMSaさんのストイックに向き合うところかっこよすぎだ、、 BigHouseで優勝したときめっちゃ叫んだわ 動画のクオリティと字幕に感謝

[@driprappy]

I cried when he won at Big House. I’m sure we all did. Godspeed, you red dino

[@MooMooCow95]

It was honestly just so inspiring. Like I truly felt like I could do anything in life T_T

[@Chario_]

I was in the crowd that day and the energy in the venue was absolutely unreal. You just had to be there

[@oopsalldeoxys5060]

Every time I watch the vod or a video on his journey I cry I'm so glad I watched it live

[@TheStrangeBloke]

My wife had left me alone with the kids, I was screaming and crying and my kids were so confused lol.

[@Brown95P]

​@@MooMooCow95 If one single man out of a worldwide thousands can officially slap a decades long fighting game tierlist in the face by propelling one of the previously-deemed worst characters into the upper-mid tier -- if not higher now -- just because he genuinely liked the character that much, who's to say YOU can't pull off something more reasonable by comparison? aMSa is a true underdog, through and through, and an absolute inspiration for even the most jaded of us, so go out there and have some goddammed confidence! 👉

[@ShinyGBZ]

51:06 This coverage of the last match right here was straight up magical man. I got goosebumps

[@eftorq]

The editing was on an other level

[@TinyLordCthulhu]

Felt like watching an anime tournament arc where aMSa is the protagonist I'm so happy for him😢

[@Jackiechun_]

i legit started crying. I love smash

[@swolldobby3940]

“You know, there are plenty of players all over the world even better than me.” That is such a great way of lighting a fire in someone. To push them a little and cause them to beat the best of the best with a low tier character.

[@TextualDeviant]

Perceived low tier. In actuality, the sheer skill ceiling, goofy design, and unique attack pattern are what makes many dismiss them, as both are deep investments. If you can make them, though? The results speak for themselves.

[@ochuspin]

Actually such a raw line

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

this is literally the kinds of stuff that makes legends legends 99/100, most people would scoff at that, or dismiss it as an impossible challenge, or simply laugh at it but the 1/100, there is a person like aMSa

[@Brisingr26]

28:20 was awesome with the two of them just dancing around. "Haha we both have funny number, lets just chill and not hit each other for a minute"

[@jibbs_aim]

As a physics student now I have no idea how you start competing in tournaments like that while also studying physics. This shit takes so much time each day to stay on pace. Even before that crazy work schedule aMSa's climb was incredibly impressive

[@lilarrin1220]

Undergraduate degree, pretty likely. PhD, maybe not unless you have enough brains to avoid hitting research walls. My free time didn't tank until I was in the final 3 years of grad school (still watched plenty of amsa while performing lab maintenance).

[@quantumchaos7549]

Yeah srsly I do physics at MIT and traveling 12 hours every couple of weeks to compete in a different country, as well as train every day just sounds ludicrous to me

[@Martick05545]

He’s from Japan where all they do is work. It’s sad but they’re used to sleeping 4-6 hours a day.

[@CrimsoniteSP]

In conclusion: How can you not love aMSa? That smile is infectious.

[@L0wQual55]

I've never been a big fan of melee, but this video legitimately brought me to tears. I am now a diehard aMSa fan.

[@kingcaique]

Dude same

[@AnthonyCloudy]

I am on board the sobbing train

[@NewCoke7]

Saaame.

[@jstar3382]

49:21 Scar really is the narrator of melee. He's been there for all of it

[@CircleToonsHD]

Chills. CHIIIIILLLS.

[@yurplethepurple2064]

Wait. Is that THE balls man? I didn’t know you watched melee??

[@TheZerovirus1000]

Ikr Such an amazing story told in such and engaging way

[@begoneheretic9760]

Yesss ‘‘twas so hype

[@MBeckers]

I genuinely teared up near the end

[@mafs1]

omg is that the circle toons hd from the circle toons hd? the beans guy? omg ur so cool

[@marinenukem]

AsumSaus is the SummoningSalt of melee. His videos just do not miss

[@sleepybottles6742]

i was literally thinking this while watching lol

[@eduardozepol2000]

Lol this is the only summoningsalt atyle video he has i think, most of his other videos are just random facts with a humohrus touch

[@NKBlazer]

Would be neat for them to co-op for each others video for one video each.

[@yuanwang9324]

He's more like the Emplemon of melee, which is funny cause Emp made a video about melee

[@DoctorMario606]

​@@eduardozepol2000 I don't think he meant it literally

[@plantelo]

As someone who doesn't normally follow competitive Smash, and hence didn't know any scores beforehand, this was absolutely hype

[@benja9348]

i’ve never seen a melee video in my entire life, i don’t know anything about the game, and i still shed a tear with the end, i fucking love this video man, keep up the good work, now i’m an aMSa fan

[@MelDSnow]

Bro is so contagious. He's humbled and always makes sure to treat players with respect.

[@sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149]

legit a positive influence you love to see it

[@_G.C]

If only more of the community could be that way

[@rhyno6264]

Honestly aMSa timing out HBox was one of the most amazing things I've seen!

[@Kira-rn9fl]

the mid tiers get their revenge on hbox for genesis 6 grands.

[@billyhorchel5429]

It’s the single greatest case of “tasting your own medicine” in the melee scene

[@Eliasstatis2341]

It made my heart beat crazy

[@TheRatedOniChannel]

That just felt like karma in some form, I just imagine hbox screaming on his head about this not happening.

[@patrickburton1401]

aMSa’s work ethic is on par with legendary athletes. It’s crazy motivational to see how far true dedication can take someone.

[@noemarchant526]

This video is probably my favorite KZbin video of all time, your story telling mixing with your knowledge and evident passion for the game made this video so smooth ! Thank you!

[@OyeBeto]

46:15 I love how Bobby and Toph framed an epic moment of melee's history with their commentary

[@EightThumbsUp]

Absolutely nobody does it like them. They can bring the hype for any tourney in any era

[@undeniablySomeGuy]

They have some real talent too. The way they bring the history and the narrative is truly professional shit

[@TacoPluss]

Not only the amazing narrative but the passion and excitement and anticipation! Look at those childlike eyes of Bobby looking at Toph, and their smiles!!

[@dutchmaster328]

Bobby and Toph are the absolute best at bringing you the history between two players and framing the build to the set

[@FlamJo]

These commentators are hilarious 😂

[@raff1944]

i cried at the ending. i can’t imagine what amsa must have felt.

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

This is a real underdog story in every sence of the word It's insane how much this man has accomplished through sheer will alone

[@thegrahamreaper6851]

you're forgetting one more important aspect to his accomplishments: yoshi

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

@@thegrahamreaper6851 I mentioned it in the og comment He singlehandedly underdogged Yoshi from lowteir to highteir

[@thegrahamreaper6851]

@@SamiTheAnxiousBean yeah no it is insane the amount of work aMSa did for yoshi in terms of tier. In the span of like 3 years, he singlehandedly brought up yoshi by 9 spots on the tierlist.

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

@@thegrahamreaper6851 it very much is Both he, and his main were underdogs bad at first but grew extremely strong

[@thalanoth]

true underdino tale!

[@EastPointPictures]

How have I not seen this yet! So great AsumSaus. Loved so much about this.

[@AustinJohnPlays]

This was an amazing documentary that had me hitting my desk & hopping up and down. The editing to capture the emotion and stakes through the commentator, the timely narriration blurbs, and the SEAMLESS animation. Explain VERY neiche smash-centric things to those unfamiliar.. pffft.... A++ my dude My favorite part - let's not hit each other for a momemnt cuz both funny number. and "Because red is coooooool"

[@Cameron_Maguire]

Yo Austin, I've been watching your videos for ages!

[@Bobot_is_dumb]

Thanks for telling me how to get max arrows in breath of the wild(:

[@mareksicinski449]

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[@Brent-jj6qi]

Wait where was the funny number moment?

[@SilverIV]

@@Brent-jj6qi 28:20, right after he beat Mang0 for the first time

[@SamasakiXBL]

I truly believe aMSa is the highest skilled player in melee right now. With how fast melee plays, I don't think anyone can recreate his play style. This year, he hasn't taken many first places, but with everyone having to adapt to him, it just shows how much of a threat he is. Truly a legendary underdog story.

[@TravisPastramee]

I imagine there is an alternate universe where aMSa chose Fox or Marth as a main and then proceeded to win every major since 2014.

[@limerumpus3589]

i think his power comes from his passion for a unique character @@TravisPastramee

[@ephil85]

This is probably one of the best KZbin vids I’ve ever seen. How can you not love melee

[@saltyjuicebox]

I don’t even play Smash Bros let alone watch the competitive scene of Smash Bros. I watched this video from start to end yesterday. I keep coming back to it just to watch the ending. Chills went down my back when aMSa was able to pull through with the win. What an incredible story. Also great editing and story telling from AsumSaus. One of the best videos I’ve ever watched on this website.

[@OfficialTigerino]

Same - I think this video is proof that with a great character, story, and visuals/editing the topic of the video doesn't matter

[@edwardcortez6662]

You took the words right out of my mouth. I totally agree!!

[@srenxan6745]

I’m in the same boat the way that AdamSaus can concisely yet thoroughly explain things to Laymans, and captivate you to feel the stakes of something you may not even begin to understand to its major depths. An S tier video ever time.

[@Deathenvyify]

Timing out against hungrybox and winning is such a power move holy shit