I interviewed the World's #1 Kazuya Player.

0:00 - Intro
00:04 - How do you feel about your performance today?
00:29 - About first match vs. Atif
00:42 - This is the best modern Kazuya we’ve seen in Tekken.
01:15 - What we’re your thoughts on Kazuya’s strengths before patch 1.05?
01:40 - What about after the patch?
02:15 - Why use cd+1+2 over ff3?
02:53 - How do you practice? Training Partner?
03:22 - How many hours per day do you play?
03:42 - How is that time split up? Combo vs defense vs playing
04:24 - Which is your favorite Tekken?
04:33 - Is it because of Kazuya?
04:49 - If Roger Jr. comes to Tekken 8 will you play him?
05:08 - Do you have a favorite player or hero?
05:37 - Is jet lag a big issue? How do you deal with it?
06:48 - Do you have anything you’d like to say to the Kazuya players who look up to you?
07:58 - Closing
8:39 - Post-Credits Scene
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Intro/Outro by SKONK - / @bigskonk
Intro/Outro track by KEIFERGR33N - / @keifergr33n
Editors:
Averyx: / @averyxfgc
Ceezd: / ceezd_
Jack Clishem: @jackclishem
shishi: / @shishi4
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I'm PhiDX, I play Tekken professionally for DSG, Chipotle, and ArcadeShock.

[@goldenboy_808]

Phi speaking English and Keisuke speaking Japanese and them understanding each other? This feels like a Tekken cutscene in story mode lmao

[@Crimsongz]

😂😂

[@Abdo-jw5ff]

I'm about to say this now we need someone talk like King and armour King

[@lmlfelip]

LMAO i swear i was just going to comment this to 🤣

[@Xauching]

shout outs to OtherHiro! For being the translator!

[@sondertt2220]

Oh cmon, everyone knows they're just reading each other's subtitles

[@nexus.erexus]

This is just pure tekken material. Phidx and Keisuke are speaking in different languages, but understand each other

[@user-dz6qu2jx6f]

🤣🤣🤣

[@user-dz6qu2jx6f]

Send this to someone who says how can character understand each other while they speak different languages

[@290metin]

😂

[@ChristopherWaddelow]

I can't imagine the extra work and effort that went into organizing the translators here. Thanks PhiDX and whoever else helped 🙏

[@Noum77]

8:10 I thought he just used an app on his phone

[@Quince477]

​@@Noum77Yeah he did

[@PhiDX]

I had OtherHiro on the phone

[@MrHenri911]

​@@PhiDXdoes that perform better than google translate?

[@GTJD111]

​@@PhiDXdoes that app only translate Japanese to English (hence the spelling "Hiro"), or does it translate OTHER languages?

[@AZYG4LYFE]

5:24 WOW, Hamaha is a name I have not heard in ages, glad to hear he's a mentor to another solid Kazuya player. Back in the DR/BR days, I think he also trained and mentored Deku (Ryo), a top level Heihachi. Nice to see the old skool names passing on their knowledge.

[@imangolix7235]

Where can i find matches or more info about hamaha?

[@mazin9193]

I vaguely remember a Hamaha, but Deku was still around playing some Tekken 7 Arcade and had a sick Devil Jin. Didn't know he mained Heihachi before that. A lot of the "retired" old-school players still played Tekken 7 on Arcades, but didn't join tournaments. Legends like MSR, MSR2, and Tetsuo weren't among them though.

[@re-gaming3913]

You saying it like this makes me think he's some old Japanese dude sitting in a dojo somewhere in the mountains

[@cmf1402]

Glad to see he's not openly angry at himself for dropping *that* combo and is instead satisfied with his perfomance.

[@JuliusCaesar103]

This guy lives and breathes Kazuya, and you can tell, he's the most exciting Tekken player in the world for so many

[@slugshotgun]

I like how it's a different spot for each interview. Even if it's just a backdrop, it somewhat takes away that repetitive nature that most interviews suffer from by giving each interview a unique theme or color palette.

[@PhiDX]

I ran around to their hotels 🤣

[@garymichalles8383]

​@@PhiDX Wow lol How many more did you get?

[@aura6958]

Bro was so close for the reset. Seeing Kazuya getting second was pretty hyped.

[@Raspy978]

If not for the dropped combo he would've got the reset

[@GTJD111]

​@@Raspy978exactly. Also, keisuke should NOT have gone for df2 into electric to drop that combo 4 times. He should've stuck to reliable but good damage combos like df2 into 3,1,4 Instead of unreliable godfist to then lose the round then the chance for a reset.

[@alinlawson2506]

@@Raspy978, I felt the same way!

[@alinlawson2506]

@@GTJD111, I agree here also!

[@smurfdaddy420]

@@GTJD111 nerves got to him, happens to everyone. under normal circumstances that combo usually connects, but he definitely should have opted for a more reliable combo.

[@LordBaktor]

I like how he mentions he wants to entertain the fans. Keeping fights entertaining is good for the health of the community as a whole. Look where being boring to look at has landed Mk1.

[@metalsadman]

yep love it I don't play and been big fan since 2017.

[@justApplay]

Nice interview. Hope he can go to more tournaments in the future, it's always great watching char specialists

[@Hypercube1729]

*Amazing* interview! Great that the language barrier doesn't hinder it. I want Roger Jr. back as well.

[@B1gLupu]

1:09 "I want to show good games for the fans" xD Japanese and Korean pro-gamers are very much a like, it's a meme for a reason.

[@aracystic28]

Wow Phi! Great interview. I don’t know if Keisuke will read the comments but his fight was EXTREMELY entertaining. He did a great job. Everyone did. I hope the community continues to thrive and grow.

[@giorgosmpaklesis6306]

Big fan of the interviews, stellar idea and execution.

[@Slyjoker1977]

Really enjoyed this one, ty PhiDX and Hiro for translation, appreciate the extra effort and perspective of Keisuke that you bring us from the tournament.

[@Inso_yuugen]

LET'S GO! Thanks for setting this up

[@coolgazzcool1119]

What a pleasant gift...Love your work!

[@TheSoulDragger]

What a Legend... A True Kazuya Main... Been a huge fan since TTT2 days... Thanks for interviewing him @PhiDX

[@jju00]

Really good interview and shoutouts to the interpreter, OtherHiro

[@ss3cookie140]

These interviews have been really cool man. Keep doing the good work for all us tekken enjoyers out there.

[@dova3162]

I like these videos/interviews keep up the good work sir💯🔥

[@Goobi47]

Incredible dedication to the craft, PhiDX. This is why you're the best Tekken content creator. Much love

[@VNSnake1999]

Definitely become a Keisuke fan after watching his CEO run. Bro does not sugar coat at all. He lives and breathes Kazuya.

[@E1iteWolf]

Great interview, loved it. He seems like a nice guy.

[@zacretzer]

These interviews are some of the best videos on this channel🙌

[@Pacalkuei]

Been missing that outro, is so good hahah

[@sevenstringsyndicate6250]

This was incredibly well done

[@Lexa1.1.2]

This is incredible❤As someone who doesn’t understand japanese I appreciate the translations very very much❤must’ve taken alot of time and energy on top of the interview❤Have a beautiful rest of your day❤

[@Chrismiss3]

This is some of the best Tekken content I’ve seen. The only thing that would of made it better was if you both wave dashed in the outro

[@Cradien]

Damn the post credits scene!

[@Dyleniz]

Now this is pure tekken talking inntwo different languages but understanding each other. Also props for editing the sub titles for both english and japanese.

[@Shadowbannedirl]

Banger vid 🔥

[@rickylean2040]

Glad to see keisuke is getting some lime light, seen 6 years ago and off rip he was a special kazuya player.

[@Weaver0x00]

Doing god's work for the community with those interviews. Also big ups to kazuya king

[@pappico]

A Kazuya monster whose sub hopefully will be Roger. Hope he becomes DLC and Keisuke really uses him as a secondary for certain matchups, it will make the tournament fun to watch

[@jackfrost884]

Great content phi

[@typhon74]

Bro looks a good guy with a lot of smiles. He probably the next big name.

[@Diispaceyone]

I was rooting for keisuke man. I really wanted him to take that belt; such a cool player to watch!

[@jaywalker3553]

This video has awesome written all over it this is so cool ❤️

[@yagodoval7131]

this is great, thanks phidx

[@NYG5]

The Lord of the Kazuya Empire. CD1+2 also has a similar crouching stance as hellsweep, while FF3 looks completely different and is easily recognizable since Kaz stands straight up

[@Ti0Luch0]

This is really high quality content, man. Maybe not that appreciated now but it's really good for the Tekken scene. Consider having a translator so things gets more interesting.

[@PhiDX]

We had a translator. Just cut out the pauses

[@the_other_hiro3983]

Hello.

[@Ti0Luch0]

@@PhiDX It could be fun to have him in the action and see everyone reacting live. Thank you for your work!

[@tqhr]

@@the_other_hiro3983 your translation work was much appreciated!

[@the_other_hiro3983]

@@tqhr thank you, it was fun!

[@smurfdaddy420]

Keisuke seems like such a nice humble guy. He's my new favorite tekken player atm. As a Kazuya main I love everything about him.

[@Vert_GreenHeart]

you didn't ask him the mundane casual questions like who you want for dlc, and what's his tierlist, those add spice and flare to the whole interview imo

[@aqueelkadri8371]

Not all Hiros wear capes

[@the_other_hiro3983]

I do, though

[@wesslan_]

Love the translated notations

[@ws3979]

good interview

[@zurcarak]

wholesome good interview

[@stevejuststeve.4915]

The magic was broken at the very end, but it was so wholesome I can't not let it slide. ❤️❤️

[@MrWasabiTrash]

Damn, past Roger Jr. main? Pretty based. I also hope he somehow comes back as DLC

[@reirei_tk]

Damn, you guys filmed and edited this really well. I'm sure all the pausing in between all the speaking to allow for smoother editing was annoying to do. Great stuff! Edit: wait, can you understand japanese? You look like you can in a couple instances

[@PhiDX]

I don't think I can at all lmao, which moments?

[@aqueelkadri8371]

You know its a true Tekken conversation when 2 people speak different languages yet fully understand each other

[@unchartedrocks1]

Qudans is one of my favorite players too but damn he is struggling getting to top 8 right now with nerf Devil Jin.

[@iggyyyyyyy]

Banger

[@prob_here]

outro was good

[@sabahbubbler]

I'm glad that chikuyay is being used in expert level, not just beginner. I love the chikuyay

[@thelafffinman]

The effort that went into this is amazing! Thanks, Phi!

[@mazin9193]

Keisuke looks up to Qudans, but Qudans coaching helped Kkokkoma beat him at Dreamhack. Top 10 anime betrayals.

[@iainjosper]

Just sitting here waiting for "I interviewed Harada himself" followed by "So I'm the new Michael Murray"

[@polishsausage648]

Wow!

[@traezaX1]

Man Keisuke was really great with them electrics ... 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@DanielThomas-nv1gz]

This is for all the Kazuya mains 💪🏽

[@Podrake]

I could listen to Keisuke talk for hours

[@purimarstarksa1675]

my idle

[@billyallen3117]

MASKU

[@Pervy]

PhiDX is a Tekken reporter now bruh

[@COVENANT_ENFORCER]

Finally, we know what Kazuya says during his Heat burst. It took a native Japanese speaker for me to figure out... some kazuya players were calling it SHIKUWAYYY lol (PGF)

[@PijuTheBobJunior]

Dude, we call it chikuee on purpose cause it sounds funny. Just like we turned masaka into masku

[@yousafshafique07]

So ATIF is next? 👀

[@huzaifawajid4333]

Did bro did the interview with the entire top or what?

[@ALLmasked]

needed a trickster's touch to unleash kazuya's hidden potential.

[@YO-nu4lv]

Thank you for japanese sub

[@mindLESS-il7ee]

Thanks. It's a shame, i wanted to know which stick is he using(default sanwa or something different)

[@the_other_hiro3983]

Default sanwa with slight modifications, but he doesn't really know the details.

[@mindLESS-il7ee]

@@the_other_hiro3983 much appreciated, man

[@ThelongWatches]

People's champ!

[@ali_9506]

Keisuke is so sweet haha

[@ClamTheClammy]

Lord Keisuke

[@skrillexbeastx3234]

Bro spammed the thank you so much at the end

[@666slateran666]

This isn't the TheMainManSwe....

[@tommyissilly7021]

2 goats chatting it up

[@typhon74]

How many times there were handshake lol

[@alinlawson2506]

Ok Phi, all of your interviews have been awesome! You asked some good questions that made the interviewees give in depth answers! I especially liked this video cuz it was dealing with Kazuya and Keisuke’s recent performance! In addition, his usage of UF3 and another move to set up CD 1+2! Sorry to b long, but why do u hate Kazuya as u said in one of your videos? I almost unfollowed u after I hear that! Lol just kidding! Anywho bro, keep up the good work!

[@Ozzable1]

"what are kazuya's strengths?" *Keisuke trying his best not to mention anything that'll get kazuya nerfed*

[@PijuTheBobJunior]

There were no real strengths pre patch, he's just saying how it is

[@momzilla2010]

it's just like tekken with characters speaking

[@X--pv7kz]

Lol, no extra proactive title this time around?

[@NoWBrian]

the jp tekken lingo is interesting... 1-8 LKRK etc

[@hatto]

Probably due to street fighter being immensely popular in japan

[@via_negativa6183]

You think people downplay kazuya now the character was almost complete garbage in tekken 6 br. Going forward I think Namco learned the mistake they made with the Mishima as a whole with that game. So not surprised he wasn't playing him then but sites it as his favourite tekken

[@purimarstarksa1675]

remember guys its fukitobe!

[@Eriedu]

They need to go to the GYM ASAP. If playing Tekken 8 hours a day does that to your body, then Tekken addiction can be very unhealthy.

[@MichaelMineCraftings]

It's weird that TheMainManSwe never appeared in the vid 🤷‍♂️

[@chocobolord_]

I came here for this comment ahah

[@urbanmanager3105]

1:55 It’s not “SHIKUWE”. It’s “FUKITOBE!”

[@stello4858]

It's ridiculous to say Keisuke is the best Kazuya player when Dongpal is present.

[@mazin9193]

What's ridiculous is not accepting Keisuke is the best at this point. Knee and CBM both named him the world's best years ago when it was more subjective. After CEO and looking at how dominant he is nowdays, it's no longer subjective.

[@leonflorence118]

Present where?

[@666slateran666]

Definitely not a objective take. Many great kazuyas out there​@@mazin9193

[@mazin9193]

​@@666slateran666 It's an objective fact as far as results, consistency, and comments made by worldclass players.

[@user-wy2qy2no2n]

World best Kazuya? Can’t see mainmanswe here

[@Simon_Denmark]

And I can’t see TMM entering any tournaments.

[@jinkazama7587]

Phi copying how Tekken's characters communicate.

[@christoferprestipino7433]

My new favourite player

[@c16621]

7 hours a day - jesus! I was a big fan of Phi kicking arslan's a55 in that Tekken 7 tournament too. Arslan's been butthurt and salty with Phi ever since - arslan has bad sportsmanship. He even did Knee dirty too.

[@PhiDX]

Me and Arslan are on very good terms lol

[@user-wy2qy2no2n]

World best Kazuya? Can’t see mainmanswe here