Yuki Otoko (雪男) 3rd Strike Compilation

A compilation of "highlight reel" matches by the famous Japanese 3rd strike player, Yuki Otoko (雪男). One of the strongest Akuma players of all time, Yuki Otoko is perhaps best known for his OCV of Senaka, Nuki, KO, Pierrot, and Kokujin, as frightening a team as has ever been assembled (parts of this OCV are shown here). However, he has numerous other accomplishments as well, including top 4 finishes at SBO5 in 2007, and again at SBO6 in 2008. Sporting his trademark white Akuma (hence the name Yuki Otoko, or "snow man"), he continues to be an inspiration to Akuma players everywhere with his initimable style and stellar competitive play.
This video is intended to be a 15 minute highlight reel, with emphasis on:
1. Full matches. Not just isolated clips or rounds.
*Note* The first 10 or so seconds of the last match included here were not recorded, but it's close enough to a full match that I felt it was worth including.
2. A wide range of elite opponents. Not just an extended set of games against the same person, or walkovers over less talented players.
3. Tournament/competitive play, especially Tougeki/SBO. No GGPO/casuals here.
Guide/summary:
0:06 - Yuki Otoko (雪男) (GO) vs. Nuki (ヌキ) (CH), 4th Kansai Ranking Battle, Semifinal (2005)
2:03 - Yuki Otoko (雪男) (GO) vs. Kokujin (こくじん) (DU), 4th Kansai Ranking Battle, Semifinal (2005)
3:20 - Yuki Otoko (雪男) (GO) vs. Chinta (ちんた) (KE), SBO5, Qualifying Rounds (2007)
5:52 - Yuki Otoko (雪男) (GO) vs. Match (マッチ) (GO), SBO6, Quarterfinal (2008)
*Note*: Yuki Otoko is the white Gouki, Match is the purple Gouki.
7:29 - Yuki Otoko (雪男) (GO) vs. Raoh (ラオウ) (CH), SBO6, Quarterfinal (2008)
8:43 - Yuki Otoko (雪男) (GO) vs. Saru (猿) (YU), 9th Cooperation Cup, Semifinal (2010)
11:00 - Yuki Otoko (雪男) (GO) vs. Ochibi (おちび) (YU), Gamespot Versus 3v3 Tournament, Group stages (2011)
12:49 - Yuki Otoko (雪男) (GO) vs. Nuki (ヌキ) (CH), 10th Cooperation Cup, Round of 16 (2012)

[@speedsterh]

Excellent compilation, and many thanks for the background info !

[@arindam43]

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ReallyPhilly215]

that trip guard raging demon tho

[@Tx3JorgeX]

wow amazing skill

[@arindam43]

Among the more serious 3rd strike crowd I believe Aruka was quite well known many years ago. My friend who got me into 3rd strike mains Ibuki and used to say Aruka was the best Ibuki player in the world (at the time) by some margin. He is probably not as famous as many other older players because Ibuki is not as popular as some other characters, but I think he is certainly a player worth watching and knowing as far as 3rd strike history goes :)

[@hismit3rd]

Nice man! My recommendations for next vids: RX, Hayao, KO, Nuki, Kokujin, Haitani (his recent OCV at 10th Coop Cup Block stage was sick) & Vanao!

[@aresemece4810]

RX 🥵

[@7dream7scape7]

11:09 that yun read akuma like a fucking book 🥵🥵

[@sourapple7831]

Snowman my boy

[@6Diego1Diego9]

there was also the OVC yoki did against the french team on one SBO

[@arindam43]

@hismit Kokujin is next =) After that I'm not sure. We'll see.

[@christurner510]

god like play.. the only way gouki should be played

[@yagami999913]

On another note : Shinta was one hell of a Ken.

[@arindam43]

@denjinvideo Thanks =)

[@letBloodRun]

雪男 translates more like abominable snowman or Yeti. Cool video!

[@KungFoo1]

Ryan B isn't it just snowman ?

[@6Diego1Diego9]

How did he stuff the EX bird kick at the end there? That's crazy haha.

[@arindam43]

@6Diego1Diego9 Yeah, I know =/ Only so much one can fit into 15 minutes >.

[@denjinvideo]

@arindam43 Awesome job dude! They're always so awesome to watch :)

[@cameronnebraska6049]

Gouki!

[@mrsanMan]

You seem knowledgeable. Was Aruka well known in the 3s world, or was he just someone who looked impressive?

[@DaftMANIA]

@arindam43 How about TM, Kuroda, Higa or YSB?

[@supamalleo64]

Bro are you still alive?

[@denjinvideo]

Who does these compilation vids?

[@arindam43]

@denjinvideo I do ^.^

[@StayPolishThinkEnglish]

make Namijin :)

[@cameronnebraska6049]

Perfect mixture of lame and aggression.