aMSa: The Only Yoshi (who could do it)

A dude and his dino.
00:00 Dinosaur's Dilemma
07:38 Going global
19:46 Reality
30:27 aMSa: The Only Yoshi (who could do it)
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[@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

[@takkos283]

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

[@xxQeQzxx]

@@takkos283yoshi irl?!?!

[@takkos283]

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

[@Tomluke5823]

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

[@Seefou4]

YOU TELL EM HBOX 🗣️🗣️

[@jacesdavis]

It's so satisfying fr

[@dannycollado9442]

FACTS

[@MugsyX2]

BEAUTIFUL

[@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

[@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

[@AbstractVen0m]

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

[@tommytheshimigami]

@@AbstractVen0m haha yeah (;

[@D_Evelyn_cat]

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

[@goose9514]

​@@shalevasor911he IS happy

[@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.

[@tjtribble9932]

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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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???

[@foxmasterflex]

AMSA IS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL!

[@Mai.Calico]

npc comment

[@rucksack_kh]

​@@Mai.Calico hater comment

[@D20thOfHisName]

@@Mai.Calico I give a shit

[@smogon3215]

​@@Mai.Calicoyour so quirky man, congrats

[@lamMeTV]

@@Mai.Calico schizo comment

[@SomeDonkus1212]

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

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

I love 22:25, you have the 1 guy cheering "USA!", before getting replaced by an ENTIRE crowd cheering for AMSa, who had just lost. Optimism and determination, that's what that'll get ya. There's real value in being a crowd favorite!

[@nonical1429]

Is that supposed to be an anti-American snide?

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

@@nonical1429 Can you elaborate on what exactly you think I meant? "I'm not sure how you came to that conclusion

[@ComFurt]

@@MrGeorgeFlorcus I'm thinking perhaps they meant the crowd. Yelling over the "USA USA" guy to chant for a player of a different nationality. I still think their comment doesn't really make sense but I think that's what they were trying to say?

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

@@ComFurt For clarity, all I was saying was that I thought it was funny, and a little heartwarming, that there was so much support and love for AMSa, that it overrode the hype for the actual winner

[@ComFurt]

@@MrGeorgeFlorcus I know what you were saying, I was telling you what I thought they were saying :P

[@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

[@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_handsome]

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

[@mareksicinski449]

?

[@Brent-jj6qi]

Wait where was the funny number moment?

[@SilverIV]

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

[@thecluckster3908]

12:49 as someone who doesn’t know anything about the smash scene, this got a hearty laugh out of me.

[@CesarSalad69]

*dr peepee.*

[@JTL_IRL-zz8cq]

What makes it better is that asum said it so seriously 😂😂😂

[@ComFurt]

What makes his name even funnier is that his 4 letter IGN is PPMD, that's so fuckin hilarious to me especially considering he's one of the greatest and most respected players to ever touch the game xD

[@disgustof-riley8338]

​@@ComFurt I only ever knew him as PPMD 😭

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@benjammin5252]

I remember vividly when I clicked on this video, I saw the play time was over 50 mins. I thought to myself, “this will either be an amazing video, or I’ll be bored and move on in 4 mins.” I’m so glad I watched this. So well edited, layered, narrated, etc. Thank you for such an amazing video.

[@DXPeterGZ]

This has to be one of the best stories out of any Melee players. And just like Yoshi, aMSa is just a happy fellow, a happy fellow that achieved his dream. ✨

[@shieldgenerator7]

on his favorite character

[@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?

[@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

[@joshy961]

So much love and effort went into this video

[@TromboneMusicMS]

This documentary of aMSa was so immersive and the ending was so satisfying to watch

[@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.

[@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

[@paleoblue1540]

this isn’t “content”, this is fucking ART. my favorite video on the website

[@Augury13]

I cried. I laughed. I smiled throughout the entirety of it. Amazing editing and immense amount of work you put into this. Thank you for sharing.

[@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

[@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

[@AbstractVen0m]

We need more uploads from the Saus

[@mangckyatmamon]

not a smash player, but the sheer passion of the community and aMsa made the back of my throat hurt.

[@DanielSousa-le6wv]

*Pause*

[@tappajaav]

Whole smash community visited your mouth? Nice

[@MetalHopper]

Say that outloud very slowly

[@tappajaav]

@@DanielSousa-le6wv *You can't pause multiplayer games*

[@DanielSousa-le6wv]

@@tappajaav lol

[@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

[@nothingspecial9414]

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

[@lukethekuya]

Pinoybros we won

[@CounterCurseMantra]

ARAW NG YOSHI

[@jajajaun]

@@CounterCurseMantrayh

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

​@@blobzilla69Tagalog. Masaya = happy

[@Gaminginvrrr]

@@Goosewitdajuice317the brrrrring pa of liberation

[@imaginekudryavka9485]

This was a _fantastic_ production. Seriously. Editing, graphics, pacing, narration. You had me on the edge of my seat and emotional. And you made it easy to follow for people like me who aren't super familiar the Melee scene.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@joak82]

The final Mango vs aMSa set's editing legit had me in tears from how beautiful it was

[@randomzergling]

This video is legit an inspiration for me. I play ultimate but holy man I wish we had documentaries like this. This is unironically near EmpLemon as far as quality and writing, all the motifs you set up and moments I legit got goosebumps was crazy. And when he finally won, it was insane. Great job.

[@jlockzgaming2538]

Then become one dont let tier list define the person you play like me I play little Mac and in my first tournament I got 25 out of 50 which isn’t as good but all I have to do is keep improving and show people that he can be viable

[@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

[@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? ☠️

[@terrencebell9979]

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 ❤

[@That__Brandon]

What an amazing documentary, I never watched melee gameplay, never heard of aMSa, but the way you narrated it and told his story had me at the edge of my seat by the time he was in that big house tournament and had me rooting for him. Love this for him, awesome

[@nickkarn8085]

Extremely well put together and edited video. Great story-telling, writing, pacing, everything. Just an awesome piece of media. Thanks for making this and putting it into the world

[@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

[@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

[@TheeDeeM]

I would like thank you so much for this video. My brother and I both watched this and now we're both Melee addicts. Not just that, I literally got super into fighting games recently and I really do credit this video for re-ignited that spark in me. Thank you so much AsumSaus.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Acendnt]

genuinely one if the best videos ive seen in a while. the way you use commentary well as part of the story. the video callbacks to the first m2k compared to the win. idk just amazing video

[@Swindo2]

This was incredible to watch. Thank you for taking the time to put all of this together. As a more casual smash bros player I never really followed the pro scene that much so I didn't even know who aMSa was before this video. But I was captivated through the entire thing. Well done.

[@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

[@sylva4052]

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

[@Totas_funnynumber]

One must imagine amsa happy

[@Sheyaraea]

Probably on my 4th rewatch and I STILL cry at the end. Amazing story and music choice.

[@coraxe]

This is one of the best videos I've ever watched. I felt all the emotions through this documentary and I ended up stressing out like crazy hoping to see aMSa finally winning

[@Huggbees]

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

[@zk0rned]

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?"

[@umecoalpaw7573]

The fact that this guy SINGLE HANDEDLY turned a character from some of the lowest of the low to a decent pick is bonkers to me. Well done.

[@adrianpaul1985]

That's how it usually goes. It only takes one person to have a good idea

[@chevyrosales9628]

Agreed

[@EbonySeraphim]

Yoshi is a decent pick? Lol

[@umecoalpaw7573]

@@EbonySeraphim you saw how far up it went in the rankings on the video. I'd say if that's not a decent position compared to where it used to be, I dunno what is.

[@fudgingteddy9481]

@@EbonySeraphim Yoshi had the tools that let aMsa win bighouse 10 didn't he? If yoshi wasn't a "decent pick" he couldn't of won bighouse 10. aMsa is incredible, but when people say stuff like "Yoshi/Pikachu are trash, Axe/Amsa are just gods" its some of the most copium takes I've ever heard. All of yoshis tools aMsa used to win bighouse 10 can be used by any other Yoshi player with dedication and skill. All of pikachus tools that Axe used at Summit 8 can be used by any other Pika player with dedication and skill (Or as we see out of box pikas like Swift, even more potential)

[@user-cl8gh2qp6b]

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

[@arm_and_toe]

3rd time coming back to this video. The build-up to the end always has me locked in and basically yelling like I'm watching the Big House again haha. Again, amazing editing and storyboarding AsumSaus 😆😁

[@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.

[@rinnnnnnnnnnrin]

SAMEEEE LMAO

[@alexgarmin8457]

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

[@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

[@Soosss]

this is one of the best videos ive seen on this website in my 15 years of browsing, amazing work

[@GhostLP799]

This video was amazing, man! Normally these documentary-style videos get kind of boring from the middle on but yours was top notch! This also shows that, whatever the naysayers tell you, dedication, training and unrelenting focus on your target will get you where you want to see yourself.

[@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

[@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

[@calomena]

The editing is on another level, wow. Big kudos on that and the pacing as well. I rewinded a few times just to fully appreciate some of it.

[@user-us7sn5gv4n]

your editing is top notch its crazy. super entertaining playlist

[@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

[@ChaosHero17]

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.

[@frizzlefrack253]

Incredible documentary, the animations on the last fight were truly thrilling. I still have goosebumps over it, amazing work!

[@jazzybean7659]

What amazing video documentary, actually so well put together and narrated. Amazing work

[@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!

[@insertusername823]

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

[@G0blinM0de]

Saaame.

[@morxity]

bro this video is amazing. The transition and the music at 10:11 was absolutely perfect. That's a sub right there :)

[@Ectopl4sm]

Holy crap, the editing and story telling in this is amazing! Definitely gonna be watching more

[@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????

[@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

[@PenelopeNaomi]

This was a really good video, the pacing and way you told the narrative was incredible.

[@29Kisuke29]

Never was so deep in this community, but this video gave me goosebumps. Pure epicness and on top one player, aMSa, who is so freaking sympathetic, than you just cheer for him and his smile in every situation. Good job aMSa, you deserved so hard for your hard work.

[@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

[@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

[@noesunyoutuber7680]

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.

[@joetec6674]

Your best video so far man. Amazing work

[@roku-casualenjoyer555]

This content is so good I was on the edge of my seat, rooting for someone I dont know playing a game i dont know. Truly wholesome story telling!!

[@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

[@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 :)

[@Totas_funnynumber]

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

[@Totas_funnynumber]

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

[@Vaguesttt]

asum makes the best videos I’ve seen in so long so awesome to see such good quality videos still being made thank you for this asum!!! ❤

[@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

[@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

[@banmba]

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

[@littlespeck]

I just want to say, not only is the subject matter incredible, but your editing is great, man! Keep up the good work!

[@seeker.8785]

I feel like the moment I saw Amsa on the Melee scene, I knew there was something special about him. I watched every major NA tournament set of his that I could, and I watched this happen. This little documentary about it is super highly put together, and makes it very enjoyable to go over the story again. It is a really good story.

[@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! 👉

[@connorrhodes4195]

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).

[@rigatoni_joe5090]

Wow, this video is a banger. I don't know very much about the Melee scene, but what I know now is that aMSa is my favorite player. Not just for being an absolute god at the game, but for being a genuinely good person and always keeping his chin up. Excellent work on this doc, and excellent work aMSa!

[@SonicXCII]

Phenomenal storytelling of a really emotional journey. Inspirational. Ive not played melee in maybe nearly 20 years and still loved this from start to finish.