[Genshin AMV] Kamisato Ayato: Mister of a Thousand Faces

[@Ad-rh1md]

Imagine if he's listed as 'Characters that are made as a hero cause he'd be too strong as a villain'

[@Sheevlord]

Weeeeeell... Take a look at Otto Apocalypse from Honkai Impact 3. That's basically Ayato as a villain. Or as an anti-hero, depending on how you view him and his actions.

[@НикиОкава]

Да, точно. Сюда бы я ещё отнес Кокичи Ому. Хотя тот пограничный персонаж между героем и злодеем

[@ravikeerthi5272]

Ngl as a honkai player who's played genshin, he'd be so fucking dangerous if he's a villan. I mean just look at otto, he doesn't have that much potential and power than most of the heserrchers, but is still dangerous as fuck, mostly because of cunning he is.

[@Naetherr]

Yeaaaa ayato would be a very menacing harbinger like dottore xD

[@ambassadorofbadtaste]

Otto Apocalypse be like:

[@Gr0s3d]

I mean, even Yae is careful of him, i imagine how terrifing could be as an enemy.

[@kiarime]

Really?

[@aruakabane2077]

@@kiarime based on Yae's voice lines on him, she, herself cant really read Ayato or predict his movements. it was even insinuated that they have the same personality

[@ABOOD-gg1ei]

I already know how dangerous he is he can think of the most oddly and unpredictable and most unlikely successful make it work every move you do to him or around him is already part of his plan he could have even known that the traveler would go against the fatue solo and came back defeated by just knowing about the delusion and the fact that Fatue had something to do with the war , how do I know all of this ? Otto apocalypse

[@uzairsiddiqui7317]

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[@wi4326]

@@ABOOD-gg1ei aizen

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

I like this. This AMV gives a good representation of Ayato's mentality --- his willingness, his manipulations and sharp wit. Going towards any lenght to eliminate all form of unbalance within Inazuma's political world. His ruthlessness --- he'll spill blood against any enemy that dares to stand against his goals. Anything to protect his nation's stability and dear family. And yet beneath that smile, you can see his vulnerable side -- his duty as clan leader cast a heavy toll on him, physically and mentally, and if he ever stumbles --- his mask will crack. And when everything is said and done. The elder Kamisato finally tears the mask from his self and step away from the darkness. Shredding all burdens aside, his human side blooms again. He allows himself to be Ayato. Smiling gently at his younger sister, spoiling Paimon with food and hanging out with the Traveller, walking amidst the warm sunlight of spring. Kamisato Ayato is a man of multiple façades, able to wear any mask thast fit him --- but nobody is able to see through _the real him._ His methods may be morally questionable and many may think that he is goes too far, but his goals are ultimatly noble. He is a good man. However, the loss of his parents, dealing with power-hungry figures and forced to throw away his freedom --- Ayato has learned from this trials, that noble actions alone can't change the tides of any situation.

[@noppetynope1608]

This analysis of him is so good

[@MAXIMUS-hq6yn]

You just described his other character in Honkai Impact which is Otto Apocalypse 🗿

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

@@MAXIMUS-hq6yn To be fair, Ayato is Otto but one that still retains his humanity, and had an actual loving family.

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

@@noppetynope1608 Thanks! I'm glad that I managed to express his character's layers well.

[@MAXIMUS-hq6yn]

@@mariapazgonzalezlesme I know right XD. Tho the song really depicts his personality

[@eternia1229]

This just makes me realize how fucked we'd be if Ayato was NOT on our side

[@psychott6]

Edit: famn bro im on some copium Well to be quite honest, he'd be more fucked because his sister liked us (abyss sibling would most likely beat the shit out of him as well) Ayaka might love her brother, but she would do the right thing

[@plshelpwifetookthekids9509]

@@psychott6 when it comes to scheming, I'm pretty sure Ayato shines a lot more than Ayaka, so she wouldn't pose him to much of a threat (but he probably will feel guilty for trying to separate her from her friend, but would deem it good for her) and about the abyss sibling thing, I'm pretty sure Ayato wouldn't go as far as to harm or kill the traveler and would probably just manipulate them into doing what he wants, in which case the abyss sibling wouldn't really give a fuck.

[@psychott6]

@@plshelpwifetookthekids9509 eh if that's the case, paimon exists, she'll just scream at us And if he takes paimon, well we're probably not gonna get manipulated very easily

[@Azyne]

If we were not helped by Ayaka when in the resistance imagine what would happen

[@catmixo]

@@Azyne Raiden would have k!lled us

[@cloud8005]

Damn I just feel so bad for Ayato . . . he and Ayaka were both forced to grow up so fast, especially him, seeing as he had to take care of her. Ayato pretty much sacrificed his childhood to make sure the Kamisato clan stayed in power, and he's been forced to do some really shady stuff, including organizing the Shuumatsuban, to keep that power. Stuff that no one else will probably never know the extent of, not even us as the player. I just hope that he'll be able to relax and be happy for once now that the Vision Hunt Decree has been lifted because he deserves it so much and DAMMIT I'M CRYING OVER A FICTIONAL CHARACTER AGAIN.

[@user4230xjyZ]

Well you’d be glad he didn’t fall in love with a nun that ends up dying due to political instability as well as Ayato’s… and then Ayato literally creating another timeline/branch for 50000+ years so she could live- *cough cough*

[@ravikeerthi5272]

@@user4230xjyZ this could actually be a theory lol, ayato actually being otto from honkai, considering they are bubble universes in the imaginary tree.

[@Rei_edits1010]

Its no fictional anymore he's in the game, you can have him in his next banner

[@cloud8005]

@@Rei_edits1010 um well that's not exactly what I meant but

[@Mrow_Yae]

@@Rei_edits1010Hes a lil confused

[@lizzy_4u443]

THIS GOT 100X BETTER AFTER THE FACELESS AYATO LORE

[@zeroesort5846]

Ikr 😄

[@celestialarden]

same same same especially at 1:20

[@fifibest_]

STOP

[@Rahhhh5510]

I know this was made way before that but I am convinced that they knew about the lore 💀

[@imasavage95]

Ok

[@cryog3nic_759]

Bro, the sheer complexity and catchiness in every one of these videos is insane. Like, these sell the game's story better than the game itself IMO.

[@peacefulmind1771]

i read sister complexity for a moment .. damn the internet has made my head go ****

[@mobababa6093]

Couldnt have said better, I think genshin could invest more on enchanting their story (considering their profit) but nah, feels like they dont put that much into story building, And this channel just make up for their story imo.

[@Zombina638]

Um no. Are you high?

[@primal7002]

1. This is poor quality. The story is better than this

[@moss2780]

Stfu god damn. If this were to sell. It would sell badly. Stop with the cap

[@Bubble7046]

Ayato is literally a mastermind, bro was the one behind the scenes getting the resistance to tenshakaku, and he even outsmarted the fatui, risking his reputation for his sisters sake, if he were a villain he’d probably predict our every move

[@zombae7486]

2:20 is a perfect representation of the quote ‘We all wear masks, but when it is the time to take them off, we cannot help but rip off our own skin.’

[@Naetherr]

@Sunset Swallowtail ahahahhaha

[@Mayuapril]

LOKKKKKIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!

[@matthewkamishiro5859]

he then becomes faceless ayato

[@somanytvshowshavecausedmee899]

Where is that quote from?

[@mukuroikusaba7998]

André Berthiaume, apparently.

[@jyll]

Man went from "a thousand faces" to "faceless"

[@leinmhi]

Fr ahaha

[@joaovitorlima9952]

I liked his design from the trailers a lot, but after playing his quest, I ended up liking him even more. Who would've thought he was lawful-evil...

[@yosemitesam9576]

Hes very Lawful Neutral. He focuses on net good and the wellbeing of Inazuma, lawful evil would be an insult to what he's done for Inazuma.

[@Amayawolf_01]

@@yosemitesam9576 This. Lawful evil would be more akin to what the people in his quest were trying to do with Chisato, making her "unnecessary" through her marriage until Ayato manipulated it in her favor

[@moafighting1597]

He's not evil though :/

[@Ecrilon]

@@moafighting1597 Unless you have some familiarity with Chinese "political dramas", you won't really understand his story quest. On the surface, he's saying that he just wants stability for Inazuma. This is level 1, and meant for political appearance. Level 2, which is for the audience, is the presentation that he hard reads Matsuura as being a moron that doesn't understand how politics works. It's a satisfying "I'm smarter than you" story where things kind of fall into place and Ayato is this incredible intellect who is just better than other people. However, level 3 involves the subtlety and backup plans. Ayato can't actually guarantee that Matsuura will follow what is essentially a bluff and call off the wedding, even with Tenryou involvement. But he has a backup. He tells Kamaji Kujou that in order for the plan to work, they will have to play the part of villains but he never reveals the Yashiro Commission doing anything at all. He convinces Kamaji to make a very public show of force and he knows exactly how this looks, especially given the current political climate. If the Kanjou Commission goes through with the wedding escorted by the Tenryou Commission, Ayato's backup is basically to destroy Kamaji politically by showing continued proof that the Kujous continue to be a power hungry military organization. This, combined with the Tenryou and Kanjou now having a lot of animosity and focusing on each other will place the Yashiro in a much stronger position to influence Inazuma politics. Ayato never needs to pay any political cost for any of this because every step is crafted for him to have plausible deniability with "I had no choice." He says "we" have to play the villains but he never actually does anything remotely risky. This whole backdrop is Ayato's real plan, and it's likely Matsuura actually knows, but there's literally nothing he can do, which is the point-and Ayato's true genius. He manipulates Kamaji into placing the Kanjou Commission into checkmate for him at Kamaji's own expense. He takes advantage of Kamaji's kindness and political naivete to create a position good for himself. A Lawful Neutral character would just allow the wedding to go through, because it doesn't actually influence stability all that much once you think about it in the context of all the information presented in the rest of the quest. Matsuura just wants to take power, which is mostly whatever. The argument that they're stronger with Chisato than without is pretty weak. Chisato is never really presented as a good political leader and she...isn't. If Matsuura is better, he could easily lead Kanjou better than she does. The real issue to Ayato is that he doesn't want Chisato to combine forces with Kamaji because that's bad for the Yashiro Commission. Regardless of her decreased influence after marrying out, she's still going to hold some sway with the Kanjou, and with the Tenryou being politically vulnerable, Ayato would prefer that political alliance not happen right now. So he weakens Chisato's position in Kanjou by presenting her marriage as mildly hostage in nature. He weakens Kamaji's position in Inazuma by presenting him as a military dictator in the mold of the last leader. I don't actually doubt that Ayato's lawful evil. The greatest trick that a lawful evil character can pull is to convince you that he's lawful neutral.

[@jyll]

​@@Ecrilon very well put 👏

[@givemesome3425]

most players say his story quest is boring, but for me it's not. ayato in that story quest amazed me on how he handled the situation, neatly strategized.

[@KawaiiUsagi2]

Yeah, I've had a debate over Ayato's story quest. Bro said it was boring. But I liked it a lot bec it portrayed how he works on the background. And besides, a political figure can't just run around Inazuma during a problematic time.

[@nnana84]

It is my favourite story quest :D

[@aqgaming1092]

Have you even met "most people"? You were so hurt that you thought about mentioning how someone else's opinion matter to you. 😂

[@Shush7717]

Same most my friends who play genshin found it boring but to me it was one of the most intriguing and refreshing one.

[@noppetynope1608]

You really captured ayato's dark side omg I love him so muchhh

[@noppetynope1608]

This is now my new favorite video here in yt 😌

[@aklima..087]

Yes gotta re watch it over and over 🙂

[@iheartprojectmoon]

bruh he has a dark side? 😶

[@namnguyenhai5333]

@@iheartprojectmoon the dark side of balance power between 3 big clans in Inazuma, the drawside of politic

[@iheartprojectmoon]

@k ptrc bro u make it sound like im in denial, like ofc duh

[@reeanney]

_Anyone noticed Ayato's obsession with that bubble tea drink?_ When a person's stressed they usually eat, drink or do anything else to calm themselves down or to take their mind over their troubles. The way he's always exclaiming that "Aaaah" sounds either like a normal enjoyment sound or it could be a relieved person's sound, like a small sigh. Could be this the same? Even though I don't know if it's Ayato's case, it's worth giving it a shot ':D Sorry for wasting your time on this comment

[@Acye9]

there is also third and very inappropriate version of "Aaaah". Im not sorry for this one.

[@10nsayantibiswas60]

It does makes a lot of sense now oof😭‼️PLEASE M LOVING THE COMMENTS ON ALL OF AYATO CHARACTER it such a vibe

[@aizichi]

@@Acye9 why

[@sashasapronova3838]

You shouldn't apologize, your version sounds kinda interesting

[@Matsuri_haha]

Bubble tea is really good tho

[@p1p3B0mber]

TFW Ayato's strategic mind is better written and executed than Kokomi's.

[@dawn.-.]

So true. Ayato is a better strategist than Kokomi can ever be (not hating on kokomi, I love her, I’m hating mhy for ruining Kokomi’s character)

[@ooogo5243]

yea i think so too, we never really got to see kokomis true potential other than a dumb plan to sneak up on fatui

[@imperialsarcasm]

Exactly

[@YIPPIESTYADOOBIE]

@@ooogo5243 yus we need more kokomi screen time

[@hazelluong2954]

Well it's kinda apple vs orange because Kokomi has to manage a whole island that is scarce in resources. That's not to underestimate Ayato as he managed to secure his clan position in the Yashiro commission but still, it's still just a commission

[@TanPhuongVN]

The man who can make Yae Miko reminds us "don't let that smile fool you, because no one knows what he's thinking" But according to the feeling when playing the plot, he is the type of person who will be kind to those who are grateful to him and will respond mercilessly to the person who harmed his family. Amazing song.

[@zodiacsecho1801]

Absolutely amazing. It perfectly captures the cunningness of Ayato as well as the lengths he is willing to go to for Inazuma and his sister alike. But it also acutely shows his struggles with what he is doing sometimes as well as his troubled past - basically, that there’s a human behind all that brilliant scheming. And the editing, the art, the music… my god, it is incredibly well done. Hats off to you!

[@candramochtar8073]

Good observation and opinion.👍

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

Well said, sir!

[@FantasyBreaker]

Mihoyo just couldn't resist putting Otto va and personality in him 😂

[@tasheriette5360]

I always attached to a fictional character who's hiding their manipulative and dark side, but use it for the sake of what they protected dearly. I mean, they're actually a nice person, completely not a villain, doesn't has any mean intention, but has to do so for the better good. And yes, Ayato has this criteria:'D

[@nara9404]

Same here My favorite character in an animated series is always that dark character who has good inside him/her

[@Templar127]

"I had to do it. It's all for the family. Long have The Kamisatos struggled to maintain even a foothold of this absurd power vacuum ever since Inazuma's state of no leader. I know what the Shogun felt. Losing someone so dear to you. My father gave up too much just to protect his family and his nation. And it cost him his life. Why must it come to this kind routine of staining my hands with the blood of enemies all to put food on the table? My dear sister, forgive your brother. But you must not know the inner workings of Kamisatos balance of power. But I do hope Aether makes you happy."

[@awk6204]

Wait is that from his voice line or u just make that stuff up ? Either way it's actually accurate

[@Templar127]

@@awk6204 no its something I came up with. Wish it was a voice line though :)

[@necrotempest4444]

@@Templar127 Seems well made enough to put it as a voice line tho. Good stuff

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

I can imagine this dialogue with his EN voice. He sounds serious, yet there's a glimpse of sadness when he speaks about his sister --- and as well, a bit of stoical acceptance about his role as leader.

[@aryagr]

Okay this is so cute-

[@Paxloria]

To the point of practically BREAKING himself inside, he has had to ruthlessly manipulate or kill others in order to survive and protect himself & his sister. From kid to adult the pressure mounts, then the Traveler arrived and bright a welcome change. FINALLY Ayato can take a breath and his worries eased. A terrible policy that would doom him & his sister by taking their Vision was revoked and his sister now has a friend who has no other motives or loyalties to worry about. Such a person can also become his friend and he can RELAX now. Smile for REAL now. No Breaking!

[@silverhawkscape2677]

He also has Itto but he lacks the same high status the traveller.

[@Bella-lb2lv]

I can’t describe how well done this is Edit:700 likes? Omfg

[@WhispyEmbers]

All we can simply say is… It’s wonderful, it’s amazing and it makes us have happy faces

[@MoscleBrog]

And its true this guy mind is a mind of a super political power who is luckily on the good side. If he was a villain then the travellers story would have been ended right then and there

[@cookieism.]

@@MoscleBrog correction if he was a villain that would make him even more hot than he already is. 🤚😌

[@MoscleBrog]

@@cookieism. weirdly yes that would make him a super cunning character instead of gentle calm strategist

[@cookieism.]

@@MoscleBrog honestly give me both lmao 🤣

[@kurodoggi3315]

i cant explain how much I love him- He's an interesting character and he feels like that type of sneaky and mischeviously sly and flirty person and i've been finding myself obsessed with him lately

[@emmachen-i4l]

me too

[@rivertyl]

The symbolism, the transitions, how ayato's personality is interpreted, everything is so good!

[@Alternative_Alba]

Glad to see Ayato happy again. I wish him a better life then the one Otto had. We will protect Otto’s smile this time!!

[@tirsden]

I love that you went with the dark side of him and ran with it. It's hinted at in the game but I feel like it gets buried there a bit, unless you sit in his char screen and click the same relevant voice lines over and over. This video is kind of like doing that, and then some. XD Beautiful artwork, I'm amazed how fast you put this out.

[@peace_Palestine20]

This is fan made right???

[@aizichi]

@@peace_Palestine20 the video is but the lore prob isn't fan made

[@kukuandkookie]

Ah, this is a late response, but the reason this channel is so fast is because they seem to generally be reuploading works from Bilibili! So they're sharing various different creators' works. It's easy to miss, but you'll find the links to the original Bilibili videos in the description.

[@tirsden]

@@peace_Palestine20 - The video is fan made, the characters and relationships are true to in-game lore, with some guesswork on the part of the creator based on hints of things Ayato and his sister Ayaka have said.

[@tirsden]

@@kukuandkookie- Makes sense, I hadn't looked but I did know that a lot of the stuff posted here is very professionally made and involves a lot of people. Whoever posted this to the origin site still got it out reeeally fast. XD

[@Panda-24]

This man: exists* Yae Miko: "Finally, a worthy opponent. Our battle will be legendary." Battle of being the most sly and mysterious.

[@MemesYknow]

The stuff this dude creates deserves way more views than he gets😭.At least a million cmon youtube algorithm!!!

[@tanchao7574]

A fun fact: he main on bilibili and this vid got 923k(if am not wrong) oh ye if for his latest vid go for bilibili I remember it upload at 4-9

[@livonsaffron8874]

@@tanchao7574 Hey I do not speak chinese and have been on the bilibili site using translators. I have kind of already got the grasp of it but what are the sentences which go from right to left during the videos? Are they the comments?

[@tanchao7574]

@@livonsaffron8874 its a uh them call it as 弹幕 (its from niconico if am not wrong) like a comment(ppl can send comment like translate meme etc oh ye it same like the yt new comment following the vid time but it show when u watching vid) but if u don't understand and just want to watch the vid just close it

[@livonsaffron8874]

@@tanchao7574 Ok thanks for the info!

[@yoursweethollowknight6589]

more than a million like 10 or more

[@KurouShiro6000]

The fact that this is literally Otto Apocalypse but he's morally guided just screams how dangerous he would be if he went rouge for his own goals. He's a master manipulator and enjoys conquering the enemy before him. In mind and combat.

[@jluna1996]

Especially after the event and his story, the beginning is perfect to show his sides. The one who orchestrated Five Kasen is no other than him after all, the thumbnail of the event said it all

[@nightfallnoir]

I think Ayato would indeed be so endlessly powerful IF he would partner up with Scaramouche, just Imagine it. They‘d demolish everything in their path.

[@Xian_112]

Dam that would be a good duo though...

[@kestrelloz]

scaramouche is the opposite of ayato actually, he hates lies and he always says the truth.

[@aryagr]

I like how you showed us a small glimpse of his past and how that affected him and his future, you have to keep smiling to rude people when your a high political figure. I also like that he feels at ease around Ayaka, Lumine, and Paimon in this. I like his character, he's interesting, with a good backstory. This song fits very well too, so thank you for making this! ヾ(≧▽≦)o

[@Ansytea]

1:28 this illustration is so good idk how to explain it but the dripping water stuff is mesmerizing

[@xcerisex5422]

I never experienced the concept of "jaw-dropping" before. But the editing here really was just top-tier .

[@scarauchiha]

this is why i main ayato. The Man Behind the Slaughter. *Puns intended*

[@lisa_bevucen]

ОФИГЕТЬ??? ЭТО ЧЁ ТАКОЕ??? Я В ШОКЕ! ВОТ ЭТО РАБОТА, ВОТ ЭТО ОТПАД!! КАКАЯ КАРТИНКА ААА! Видно, что автор постарался на славу! Виден прогресс и вообще это шедевр. Пересматриваю уже 5 раз

[@потомпридумаю-ч3ы]

Аха, вы описали мои эмоции

[@ruely4374]

согласна

[@ecriviant]

А это не разные люди рисовали?? Просто на протяжении всего ролика стиль сильно меняется

[@bubblebee9042]

@@ecriviant не написано, что разные

[@ecriviant]

@@bubblebee9042 но и не написано что один)) перейди по ссылке на билибили, там указаны все люди, что работали над анимацией

[@АлексейЛужкин]

боже....это настолько непередаваемо- прекрасно, что у меня не хватает словарного запаса, дабы описать весь спектр своих эмоций

[@animeyahallo3887]

So he's basically Lelouch. Will do anything for his sister. Have a loyal maid/bodyguard. Will do anything for his country and people.

[@petitsoo]

This is sooooooo accurate

[@pinkluverX0X0]

who's the maid? the shuumatsuban?

[@Kanabitts]

@@pinkluverX0X0 thoma

[@MbahtedjoOfficial]

No, lelouch have so much emosion and his not. He just like hi Elder brother so grey.

[@luk0010]

Шикарно! Просто нет слов! От музыки до картинки все просто невероятно красиво и интересно! Сначала хотела написать, что не хочется мне верить в такого Аято, но то как в конце все повернулась изменило мое мнение! Когда человек меняется в лучшую сторону и становится счастливым, мммм, это притягивает меня, как магнитом! Такой Аято мне нравится~ Я, кажется, снова влюбилась~

[@aruakabane2077]

oh god, this has to be one of my favorite videos ever, THE ART? THE STORY TELLING?? THE MUSIC?? AYATO?? ITS SO GOOD, IM SCREAMING. Thank you so much for sharing it with us

[@idontknow-48]

I genuinely believe that Ayato is more of a gray character and even if it's not Canon I won't stop to think that. I don't think he's evil but I genuinely see him as someone able to do anything for what he wants and I to protect the things and people he care about, even if that might hurt his sister (emotionally not physically), I genuinely see him as someone who would put himself and what he wants first but for the sake of the people he cares about. Ayaka is the one acting in the open, interacting with the people and pretty much the face of the Kamisato Clan. Everyone loves her, Ayato acts in the shadow so it's hard for me to think that he's not doing some shady bussiness behind his sister and Thoma's back. I know that it's not Canon (at least for now) and it most likely won't be but it makes Ayato character way more interesting than simply accepting his parents death and being all happy and cheerful. He was a kid when his father died and he had to take the role as leader of the Clan, the stress plus grief while being forced to be strong for Ayaka so that she could grief and get consoled by him can make him end up being either someone who now accepted that and swear to protect those he cares and in a more pure way or a more selfish way and I feel like the second fit better with his story, behavior and appearance even because there are already a lot of pure kind hearthed characters so I need a bit more of twisted characters even if they aren't bad, actually it's better because not all good people are 100% good people. In short, kinda like Ei wanting to protect and keep Inazuma the same but wrote better. Don't get me wrong, Ei character story isn't bad but it's badly written in my opinion. It makes sense that her Trauma caused that and the people of Inazuma to suffer because she was way too strict and protective in a way, however everyone simply forgave her and treated her as she was the only one suffering so much so her actions were justified. Now in more recents updates they are actually making people react better to Ei presence (by making them scared and unsure if they should approach her in the first place) but it still doesn't really make it better how they dealt with her at first. Everyone wasn't scared of her during her Story Quest (not the Archon Quest), they felt like it was a honor to see the Raiden Shogun and while it is after who knows how many years of her barely being seen they should have still have been made more scared/unsure than euphoric and accepting. Anyway, the point is that I definetely love this twisted good/"hero" version of Ayato and the balance of Ayaka being the face of the clan and the purest one while Ayato act in the shadows and is more shady etc. He would collaborate with bad guys and 100% betray them after he got what he wanted or even kill them then arrest whatever group of bad guys was there without leaving any clues of his connection to them and even if someone found something or suspected of him Ayato would 100% get rid of him and find a way to make it look like they just moved away or something because of some illegal stuff. Even Yae can't read him at all, and she's pretty much the same as Ayato however he seems to be smarter than her (confirmed by Yae herself) and I feel like he might be even smarter and more strategical than Kokomi because he's unpredictable/unable to read. Kokomi and Yae too are confirmed to share the same level of intelligence and understanding, so if Yae can't read Ayato then most likely that's impossible for Kokomi as well.

[@Moussecakess]

I 100% agree

[@catsnekos5002]

Pretty much resume what I thought…. Some people have had some difficult life situations and had to resort to some shady practices in order to protect what is important to them…

[@dawn.-.]

the best genshin amv I have ever seen. This made me love Ayato more than I already do

[@yoursweethollowknight6589]

thats why i love him ,his willingness, his manipulations,his ruthlessness this video show us what kind of person he is

[@pofficial3345]

The animation and montage are incredibly on point, it relfects Ayato very well. He has to be happy and stable, cause if he breakdown no one will be there to protect his family or nation

[@calebquines8256]

"put on a happy face" i guess faceless ayato forgot to put on his 💀

[@LucianaBSoares]

This is the best Genshin AMV I've ever seen, wow. Ayato's Teaser could've been like that, it would've been amazing.

[@piewolly3062]

This reminds me of the japanese true and mask-like face which is hon’ne (本音) and tatemae (建前). In Japan, "hon’ne" (true sound) refers to a person's true feelings and desires and "tatemae" (build in front) refers to the behavior and opinions one displays in public. A person's hon’ne may be contrary to what is expected by society or what is required according to one's position and circumstances (they are often kept hidden, except with one's closest friends). Tatemae is what is expected by society and required according to one's position and circumstances, and these may or may not match one's honne. In many cases, tatemae leads to outright telling of lies in order to avoid exposing the true inward feelings.

[@Prefizful]

AyaOtto, the man with Thousand Face would only reveal his true face and relax with Ayaka: His family and little sister whom he protect from the political clan. Ei/Raiden Shogun: Loyal to her. Thoma: His victim when it come to new food or drink. Aether/Lumine/Traveler with Paimon: Not a suspicious person with the Traveler love to disguise with a Fatui Mask and accompanied by a flying talking Emergency Food.

[@synthesissixtyfive22]

Yess AyOTTO apocalypse

[@Amayawolf_01]

While he is loyal to the Shogun, I wouldn't say he'd relax and let the mask slip with her. They aren't friends, unlike his relationship with Thoma and the Traveler. To Ayato it would be another political "smile and nod" kind of interaction. He fulfills his duty as commissioner, but it's purely professional. Ei is friendly to the Traveler partly because Yae Miko sided with them, and Miko is her familiar who is looking out for her best interests. She also respects the Traveler's conviction/determination and strength in challenging her on two separate occasions and (mostly) holding their own, ultimately succeeding in shaking her ideals of Eternity and forcing her to look at her people rather than basically being selfish and focused on the past.

[@vellow8671]

I am an Ayato main and this video made me love him even more 😍

[@LLLs4me]

Finally! another. Any tips to make mine even more broken? I’m f2p with amenoma and 4 piece echoe of the offering?

[@mahathiisanjay9405]

@@LLLs4me 4-piece glad would be good for him, if you don't have gladitor use Heart of depth. But Gladiotor is the best

[@tiffanynewjeans]

He's mine sorry ✨

[@Havoc10K]

I really like the ending, where he sheds the mask because he finally can be himself thanks to the Traveler.

[@stallaryoutube]

Ayato in his Sparkle Era 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@frogtongames9048]

This video is older than sparkle lol

[@stallaryoutube]

@@frogtongames9048 ikr

[@masikaikouka891]

One word "AMAZING!!!!"

[@rochuxdi]

this deserves so much more recognition, this is amazing!! it’s been replaying over and over and over again in my mind since i first came across it, i love seeing the dark side of ayato..

[@toemansmh]

The art work deserves more attention

[@azurii]

Ayato probably not as sinister as this MV makes him out to be, but damn if you mess with his family you'll feel his wrath. Also I love how you made his "mask" a kitsune's mask

[@ButterflyScarlet]

I mean he kind of is? Granted we don't know the details, but it's hinted at both in game and in his character story that after their parents died people tried to take advantage of the Kamisato family and he was forced to step up and fight for their power and name. That kind of political scheming needs a level of Machiavellian intelligence, and Ayato is a very smart man. I mean, during his quest he basically tells someone that if someone won't shut up it's best to cut out their tongue. Plus he does mention that one of his hobbies is "watching people squirm" so I mean, the man's gotta be at least a little unhinged. Childe but with manners.

[@azurii]

@@ButterflyScarlet yeah I agree, I didn't say ayato was a saint or anything just that the mv gives me psychopath vibes lmao

[@devdicated]

@@ButterflyScarlet childe but with manners😭😭😭

[@ButterflyScarlet]

@@azurii I see it as more willing to do what needs to be done, and often that means getting your hands dirty. I mean we as the Traveler go around beating the fuck out of hilichurls, treasure hunters, and samurai alike. Just because we get a sparkly PG-rated animation after we win doesn't mean we aren't hitting people with swords lmao

[@morax9758]

He'd have snapped if he saw that traveler was unwilling to help Inazuma and Ayaka at first 💀

[@scribeeadia1071]

THIS IS ILLEGALLY SO UNDERRATED

[@jennyy152]

When Ayato drops the wooden statues at 0:57, it kinda syncs with the beat. Which is a pretty cool detail :0

[@tanjilaafroze4400]

I wish he had a part 2 story quest ... wanna known this man more

[@sillyunicorn25]

Was never really interested in Ayato before, thought “Eh, just another character.” THIS VIDEO CHANGED MY MIND.

[@violetackerman8242]

Imagine if Ayato was a villain he would be kinda like Dottore, fking badass intelligent villain.

[@Shadow-yc7yy]

If Ayato played for the Tenryou Commission during the Inazma Archon Quest... Remember how the first person we meet in Inazuma is Thoma? And who is Thoma's boss?

[@luftwaffle.]

This is so good! I love how you showed the complexity of his mind, without choosing only one side.

[@Your_Local_WeirdWeeb]

Ayato to me is the guy that if he wasn't on our side, we're screwed because man, he's a powerful guy

[@lowxianjie170294]

I am glad that Ayato finally able to stop wearing anymore happy faces and lives his life now with his family peacefully.

[@cktan523]

Love this!! Really depicts Ayato well + hints he was behind leading Traveller's steps to solve Inazuma's crisis, which did get resolved. Thats why cant dislike him although he's rly manipulating everyone cos he has good goals/ intentions in end + takes care of pple.

[@neela_shah2271]

This hits harder now bcz we know the FACELESS AYATO CREEPYPASTA now

[@ark-0yt148]

It's quite evident that some fans often pair him with Yae Miko due how he's sly as a fox and a great deceiver as his true self behind his facade. He's the only person that can see through her mischievous schemes instantly and often retaliate on similar terms to her.

This is crazy good, it also make me feel like my boy Ayato is a villain. A good one too.

[@alinakio3183]

Ty so much for this, i fell in love all over again with Ayato

[@abigailsandoval446]

This takes on a different meaning with the faceless Ayato...

[@hide-fromdoors]

1:20 *he is there , the master of "no faces" is there*

[@thephoenixcreator8354]

This side of Ayato in this feels more intimidating….which makes sense how high ranked he is…..which is kinda hot Ngl 😳

[@AryaLux]

Imagine Ayaka dies and Ayato blames us for not being able to protect her... he'll become the Otto Apocalypse of Genshin

[@anadaere6861]

Inb4 he has an elf fiancee from Sumeru or something lmao

[@scaramouchelover]

My thirst for this man is indescribable

[@jim06190]

This is amazing. It’s executed really well and you captured his dark side really well. It’s not shown very much in the game, but you managed to make a story out of it and I’m all for it. Good job!

[@seenahero77]

Ayato has to be one of my favorite characters with how he was designed and so well thought out both in how he works, looks, and background. Amazing job on this AMV.

[@katara_grayson]

I'm glad that Ayato had Thoma to help protect Ayaka. Especially when Ayato had to be away for long periods of time to entertain politicians. Ease of mind to help keep the mask up

[@shoto354]

The milk tea behind everything

[@randomstuff5520]

“Always Young Master had a knack for masks. More than wearing them he became them, you know. It was why he playing his roles so well.” - Practical Guide to Evil ======= Damn this MV capture him so well-

[@keopsps3474]

I ... WOW!!.... AMAZING!!!! This is a masterpiece and everything fits perfectly like it was made by the hand of masters

[@kenkaneki2248]

Oh... My....... this is beatiful, no gorgeous, no perfection? no, a masterpiece... idk it's to good im lost for words

[@da_puppett]

yae's voiceline about him was everything 😩 i really want to see his manipulation side in game 😩 Great video 💕💕

[@thestorycellertor]

you see it in game! you remember that bird comment he made?

[@OtterStuff]

2:06 I love the incorporation of the sacred Sakura tree, since in his burst you can momentarily see the tree

[@dorimedevil1572]

Why is this low-key addicting the bed perfect the images perfect everything about this is perfect and I don’t think I’ve listened to this seven times today

[@talalz9746]

we would be so fucked if ayato wasnt on our side 💀

[@alicorn888]

*Amazing beautiful spectacular I'M IN AWEE THIS WAS DONE SO WELL now im really happy i got him :D*

[@Midnightgaming-s9q]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen

[@CandyApples4ever]

He’s like a less drunk version of Kaeya. Both are extremely similar. He has obsession with Bobba and Kaeya likes his wine.

[@edenontheorbit9778]

THIS IS SO GOOD??? IT FITS AYATO SO WELL, HOW HIS MIND WORKS, IS SO WELL EXECUTED HERE OMFG I LOVE THIS SM I LOVE AYATO I LOVE THIS AMV

[@theberakfastclub]

1:54 is my fav part of the song!

[@月夜無笙-g9y]

It tell us that everone didn't only have one face in world,but when you looked around ,you just didn't know that someone love you.

[@idkimjiah]

This gives you a great view of this character’s mind his strategic mind his weaknesses and how far he will go to achieve his goals, keep the clan in balance, and keep his family and friends safe

[@rioxu946]

my favorite character with my favorite song?? i absolutely love this, i feel like the creator and the comment section are the only people who realize how ayato can be instead of being a big brother who lost a duel to his sister. he's such an interesting character, and you captured his character so well with this AMV! i enjoyed watching this

[@_OK_Cool]

just telling if ayaka didnt put in some good words to ayato ,hed be the main villan in inazuma ngl

[@anupamasharma4769]

This is by far one of the best pieces of genshin media i have seen

[@nekoya166]

I absolutely love Ayato and this GMV fits him so well! It's so freakin good...I didn't even know I needed this until now.

[@Ethan-yd4gn]

Dear god i love this extremely dark take on his character, at least initially in the video. He went through an insane amount of pressure and stress when him and ayaka's parents passed away. Before now, i hadnt really considered what it took, and what that must have brought out in him as he grew up, for him to protect his family, his clan, and take his firm place as the leader of it all. His descriptions from other characters honestly paint a much more scheming and sinister-ish tone than anything explicitly shown during the story of the game, at least from my perspective, even his own character descriptions and lines dont really shed light on everything he truly is

[@lizillusion2318]

Don't mind me, just casually foaming at the mouth for Ayato. Fabulous art and editing/animation, Hamelin

[@liveandgacha4534]

Ayato in lore: Mystery elegan gentle man. My Ayato: jump up and down in front all the npc in Inazuma, slash some bird, running swimming gliding in circle :D plunge plunge plunge make other comissioner so afraid of him.

[@Lerikviya]

Шикарно. Это именно то что я думаю про Аято. Прекрасный ролик 😄

[@amekumoart]

Absolutely stunning! The song fits so well and the amount of high quality art that went into this is mindblowing 😳

[@sna241]

0:45 sick beat and art transitions.