I Will Never Lose in TEKKEN 8 Again

TEKKEN 8 has been one of the more challenging experiences for me when it comes to learning a game. Thankfully my homie ‪@LotusAsakura‬ made learning TEKKEN 8 a lot easier; there is still so much more that I have to understand. However, today I might of just peaked by accident in this game...
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[@LotusAsakura]

You gon be the best like no one ever was when we're through.

[@ndalt490]

#1 sensei

[@LtJdubz]

U forgot abt the while running 2 very important when playing dargunov

[@YourKurohime]

if you weren't showing him the way, this would be a painful series to watch

[@LotusAsakura]

@@LtJdubz it's not that I forgot. He just doesn't need it yet. Plus I don't think he was ready to implement that style of move. I taught him Back 1+2 so he can get plus frames from that.

[@kiddomadeit8634]

Pokémon theme plays aggressively

[@JoshuaIfidi]

7:05 “What’s he doing?” “He’s beginning to play TEKKEN”

[@user-xb3mp3th6e]

I feel old

[@LuckyRaphi]

When he started to play Tekken so epic 😂

[@mhead1117]

He do be playing tekken tho

[@ItsVampWrld]

FIGHTING!!!!- (Berleezy Voice)

[@pkphantom]

The Morpheus of Tekken lol

[@monkeyking815]

i was really expecting that “im never gonna lose” to cut strait to a loss 😭

[@sannahbouzeghoub3871]

Fr

[@brightoskar9469]

Yea

[@padendyer9143]

Tekken series going HARD

[@smallaify]

honestly, it got me back into Afro

[@blackreaperkaneki9900]

@@smallaify?

[@Need_Practice]

reword this bra 😂😂@@smallaify

[@kodyrowe-manns6360]

Watchu mean by that? ​@@smallaify

[@nivernjohn7986]

​@@blackreaperkaneki9900they mean they started watching his vids again because he started posting Tekken vids recently.

[@Rometopia]

I’m so glad he taught the fundamentals first. There’s so many green ranks on tiktok telling other green ranks to learn max damage combos first. How are you going to land those combos without knowing how to open up your opponent first?

[@agssilv5919]

New player here didn't play a game in the first 10 hours just labbed learned how to electric , wavedash and reina combos but anakin's guide on reina opened my eyes learned her bnbs and went into arcade adventure and after that im now im playing ranked and on warrior after 3 days of ranked been a blast

[@Jurico_Noes]

Say it louder for the new ones in the back! 🗣️ it’s true everything you just said I’m glad there’s comments like these

[@yoshitsune5691]

Bro tekken TikTok is the worst for veteran player, I was cringing at the bad advice, I even tried to correct them, but I just got flamed in the comments, I’m not making that mistake again. But man those green ranks will eventually learn, like that guy in the comments above, talking about Anaken guide.

[@byzon2good919]

yup, never trust tiktok for a complicated game such as tekken. so many actual brain rot advice on there

[@_m099]

As someone who play other fighting games and played tekken occasionally i always had the opposite problem where everytime I opened up my friend’s defense I wasn’t able to maximize damage and they were which always made the difference but I get it overall for a beginner you should know how to play the neutral game

[@NoodleGoblin]

Watching Lotus completely dismantle that first opps confidence in a single round is probably the cleanest domain expansion I've ever seen!

[@thinktoodeep101]

"I can see!" I felt this on a spiritual level when I started to understand Tekken, too. Happy to see the growth and excitement.

[@oprdagreat8151]

sasuke reference

[@pkpyro2000]

Afro was like Boruto when he was using the Ninja Tool but now he knows the power that comes from putting the work in now he will thrive

[@diqueze]

Boooooo boruto mid

[@kazeshini7286]

@@diquezefaxxx

[@geosweet_]

@@diquezeyou’re tripppinnnnn he’s more ninja in TBV than anybodies been since Jiraiya in shippuden.

[@mikhailabraham421]

@@geosweet_ yeah, hitting someone with the rotation of the earth itself is VERY ninja-like.

[@geosweet_]

@@mikhailabraham421 my boa they been element casters since the beginning. Naruto casted 1,000 shadow clones in the first chapter while wearing BRIGHT ORANGE and blue lmao. ninjas is used LOOSELY so please stop the cap bruh

[@maamiimii]

A quick tip: The reason you were getting grabbed by that last Dragunov was because he wasn't using a 1+3 or 2+4 grab. He was using a special 1+2 grab which can only be broken by pressing both 1 and 2 at the same time! Also if your opponent keeps spamming the same grab you can tell which kind is coming depending on which arm they lead with: A 1+3 grab leads with the left arm (same arm as 1) and 2+4 grab leads with the right arm (same arm as 2) and a 1+2 grab leads with both! I think they simplified the 1+3 and 2+4 to be either punch breaks it in this game but the 1+2 grabs still needs both to break them.

[@Dquarcoo03]

We’re finally seeing the making a true Tekken warrior

[@yellowscarlightningscream8347]

then get hard stuck at Warrior rank 😁

[@crackededge9351]

@@yellowscarlightningscream8347Warrior rank is Mickey Mouse in this game, you can’t derank until you get to warrior

[@ajizel13]

7:08 "What is he doing"???👀👀👀 "....he's beginning to believe"😎😎😎

[@davantemadden8186]

The Afro gojo “nah I’d win” is new PFP material and I’m not debating it

[@MrJsuave18]

“I’m PLAYING TEKKEN” I love the energy on this vid 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@NyiAydl]

7:01 that string was dirty af

[@INCNetski]

CH wr2, 21df2 T!, df33(?) that last part im not too sure but solid combo.

[@NyiAydl]

@INCNetski yeah, either way tho, proud of afro 👏 🙌

[@VirgoDurai90]

Avoid falling into the “throwing my moveset” mentality, glad to see the improvement

[@muhammadihsan4896]

Maturing is realizing that throwing all movelist is legit strat. You rank high enough until fundamental couldnt save you so you begin to confuse you opponent with your set up

[@VirgoDurai90]

And that is strategy. Maturing is realizing that agreeing with OP but attempting to make it sound like a different point is simply remedial. There’s a difference between strategy and “throwing the move list” Beyond that, you generally rank high enough till you realize you NEED fundamentals, and that’s where most people stop “throwing the move list”

[@gavinspake4584]

As a visual learner, the frame gaps between the enemy post attack is where to catch em! This helped A LOT

[@LuckyGoku18]

later on you'll want to look for frame traps (moves that look unsafe if blocked but are actually safe)

[@Ningamer-bo7ej]

I recommend watching that blasted salami guide to you and afro there videos are great for beginners and people aiming to be pro.

[@TheGekko135]

Lotus is killing it in this series. I love your dynamic. He's really knowledgeable and I'm actually learning.

[@MultiKool13]

Lotus in this video did more for me than any fighting game guide ever has.

[@jayson3788]

The Afro tekken character arc is insane

[@alvarocrkn6638]

That moment when you start understanding Tekken is one of the best feelings you can get in gaming for real, is like unlocking a part of yourself

[@noobhero7]

Lotus has been a HUGE BOON to the growth of Afro. This Is Some Good Ass Tekken. Journey about to be a Movie.

[@mooodybluez]

Maan when afro learns a combo and stops being so predicatble hes gonna go craaaazy. cannot wait to see the progress

[@dirt2968]

Lotus really sitting there like beerus when goku woke up from the spirit bomb in the ToP talking bout “Here it comes”

[@JimboCruntz]

That initial demonstration at the start of the video is honestly more valuable than a lot of the down forward 2 just frame ten frame punish combo showcase gibberish lessons that a lot of the Tekken community throw out. I think there’s almost an element of gatekeeping in the Tekken community. Watching you go from genuinely awful to starting to get the game is a much more valuable learning tool to beginners than most of the “lessons” on KZbin.

[@DTcallmedatruth]

Just say you have no idea who to watch to learn tekken, if you bother to research you’ll find people bending over backwards to teach you fundamentals

[@JimboCruntz]

@@DTcallmedatruth where did I say I needed to learn Tekken?

[@supernicral]

There's not gatekeeping, it's just hard to demonstrate how to use tools when teaching a character. A visual demonstration is helpful for some ofc but it's not like people are hiding info or nothing, he's just teaching the same shit differently

[@feintfaint7213]

​@@JimboCruntzHe never said you needed to learn Tekken, just said you dont know where to look for tekken stuff

[@00Clank]

Loving the confidence. Worst thing you said in the video though was "I won't lose and if you see me lose it wasn't me." Losses will make you unbelievably stronger if you let them. As the old adage goes, you have to get washed to get clean.

[@valix884]

I love seeing you get pointers in the lab, love seeing the growth and learning new things myself

[@sillyantro]

lotus has such a calm and patient style of teaching. very effective stuff!

[@ShamadaProductions]

@16:08 literally the same thing I say every time I fight a Zafina lololololololol

[@theknightofhype7534]

You don’t lose, you learn. Glad to see you sticking with some good ass Tekken

[@dwightaiight]

Damn the excitement I felt with you when you said "I'M PLAYING TEKKEN" like you finally understood it. Happy for you man you gone be the best ever

[@prtynevaends]

4:38 "They didn't wanna run the set" Yeah can't really blame them after getting completely destroyed 3-0 😂

[@crimsonwolf933]

Lmao that was me I got shit on lol

[@Bonaby]

One more training session and I think he’s gonna reach new heights.

[@SmokinSkyzoStyle]

If he learn combo this is gonna be something else 😄

[@montelhelem8707]

​@@SmokinSkyzoStyleright fr fr lol 👏❤️

[@SarielxSenpai]

The growth in your skills in Tekken is a beautiful thing. This Tekken series is lit !!!

[@geneparsons5766]

Mans afro is on his kenichi strongest deciple arc now bro and he will succeed

[@GreekShinobi223]

Surprised to see people know about the Kenichi anime 😅

[@geneparsons5766]

@@GreekShinobi223 on my top 5 to be real

[@geneparsons5766]

​@johngreek0424 it's in my top 5 anime list

[@KlickW-Kosa]

i am absolutely in love with this series, this genuinely such a beautiful thing to watch unfold. Seeing Afro go from being a Specialty Boy to A Fundamental Man is amazing. Please I can't wait to see more of this as it happens

[@privacyabsent904]

This series is making me want to get Tekken 8. That mirror match up to end the video was hype!

[@vogudaniyan2713]

Nice you're getting there. One other tip i think will get you to rank up super fast is. To side step the more you play the more you'll get a feeling for the small gaps and openings in between the different characters strings. Typically what happens is people try to attack their opponent between the gaps in their opponents strings and they almost always get counter hit. What you should start doing is side stepping in those gaps instead of attacking.

[@alexsprice]

Oh my days, I always get hit by that 4th punch in one of Reina's strings, this might be the advice I needed to hear

[@user-mm8ck9xc8k]

he is finally playing Tekken for real this time

[@Urlastnerve]

I hope this series goes on for months. I’m loving the Afro/Lotus content

[@DungEater96]

Im actually so impressed thats crazy ngl keep it up!

[@alejandropupo]

Man seeing you get that first win at 7:30 was so satisfying after everything you been putting yourself through these last few vids LOL

[@frankaxe6700]

Bro that spark bro I felt it the beginning of The training paying off

[@Diispaceyone]

I'm loving this tekken 8 series. you're definitely improving!

[@champloo9058]

Just a quick tip. Teching grabs can be complicated. Pressing 1 or 2 or 1+2. It's different for different grabs. If you're certain the opponent is going to grab, you can duck it and go in for a while rising punish etc.

[@azrielic6108]

I was so proud seeing you cook last time I'm excited to see more of your progress afro good luck 😊

[@francisconunes5142]

It's been great seeing Afro learn Tekken, one of the most satisfying grinds there is imo. All he needs now is to move slightly better (dash a bit more instead of just walking back) and a basic combo for dragunov's common launchers (df 2 and ws 2), stuff like this took me from beginner blue ranks to almost red ranks, the red ranks are beating my ass tho so I need to improve nonetheless.

[@DiamondD-zc1eg]

Dragonov dressed as Yuske is both Ill af and hilarious 😂

[@ren_lightfoot]

Yessir, that's what I like to see. Nothing is better than when the pieces fall into place with a game like this! That flow zone be crazy when you get really good🤣

[@geekedstoner4209]

Keep up the content fam!! Ur tekken skills are gettin better(slowly but surely)💪🏾💪🏾

[@shulkinxl]

Loving the progress Afro! Can't wait to see more improvement💪

[@feb14loose]

Joker Draganov gave me nightmares in t7. Just too fkn solid. Sidenote: Excellent, Beautiful Afro. Marvelous

[@Kenontop13]

Love the tekken content nvr played before but may buy tbh looks fun

[@VestigeFinder]

it’s a great game

[@earthphoenix7068]

Afro there are special grab where you can’t just press 1 or 2. You have to press 1,2, or 1+2. It depends on what arms you see them reach out with. 1 is left arm and 1+2 looks like a bear hug

[@varadsalunkhe9008]

yeah dragunov especially you have to see which arm he uses to see what kinda grab it is

[@lilsavage3512]

Nah seeing afro improve so much is hype aff

[@cjogjames7303]

The way I was invested in this video is INSANE, my guy really improved big time!!

[@donathan361]

im so proud to see you grinding. keep it up. :)

[@UnravelGhoulx]

Loving this series Afro

[@kurtboswell8278]

this man speaks great truth!!!! fundamentals, there are key pokes, punishes and movement q's you need to learn that. then you set. 90% of the move list is situational so good to know but its not your core gameplay

[@MoonlightMaskG]

Glad your continuing to play tekken can’t wait to see the progress

[@buttocksboy]

afro finally beginning to cook, never thought i would see the day 🔥🔥🔥💯💯🐐

[@beeisme05]

I'm happy to see the improvements! Keep working on those free punishes on block.

[@braydenitachi7058]

Glad to see the improvement brother, keep it up👊💨

[@doodfam8610]

nah the contrasts of energy is so heat I really enjoyed this vid afro!

[@wiggy5261]

I like in the previous videos how you would get bodied and frustrated understandingly so but I LOVE that you’re now learning the game and wanting to improve.

[@giuseppearleo6324]

Omg watching this guy turning from total looser to decent player is so much fun

[@jacksmith9810]

Yoooo this ep actually had me hype! MINK MINK

[@Em0tEddY13]

Been waiting for this video for a while good to see afro learning the bare minimum basics of tekken😂

[@shmixedNshmooved]

I gotta admit, this is a fun series. Don't know how much longer this will last but I do love seeing new players attempt to learn fighting games. The journey is mad long to even be moderately good but the process is so fun to watch.

[@bmathie77]

This is honestly probably one of the most gentle introductions into tekken that I’ve seen, trying super hard to learn Yoshimitsu, and this has taught me so much, Lotus-Roshi sensei fr

[@thorrezz9778]

this is a solid start for sure. Another hurdle will catch up but this is a good start!

[@paulfreeman8764]

Dude...to see you absorb what he was teaching you was great. There's no better feeling than when that light bulb bulb comes on in your head and you start to see improvement. 👏👏👏👏 Good job! I'm almost motivated to try to want to pick up another fighting game after 10 years of not playing them after seeing you.

[@Wheelsun215]

This is wonderful I’m loving your journey!

[@TheBigdev13]

The growth is insane! Absolutely amazing rank session!!

[@beowulfmoore3399]

The pure joy in your voice when you started getting wins gives me life. Keep it up!

[@slick3736]

Lmaaooo Afro entering the villain arc 😂😂😂😂

[@dysseus4046]

love you afro, seeing you come all this way and becoming more determined in games is really cool to watch. it's like watching an afro anime lol

[@holly1528]

absolutely loving this tekken series

[@chrishipop5]

These two together is hilarious 😂

[@ghosttemplar6989]

We are really rooting for you Afro keep getting better.

[@lawrencealston1687]

I love seeing the growth brotha

[@chrispabon5491]

As someone new to tekken but not new to fighting games this advice works for every fighter take your time and get good at BB you will go far

[@natedogmarik2554]

Afro best believe I caught that yusuke inspiration in the design of dragunov. Felt the energy from the get go

[@dimitrijekulak3347]

Can't wait to see him hitting the wall once again 😂

[@JayWalker22816]

Nice shit right there, love the improvement, hope you get even better

[@abnerlinbueno9317]

This series is fire!!! It's making me want to buy tekken and get into it

[@SykugaTheWolf]

I hope you have a fun trip and be safe. lov u afro

[@bjordan1999]

Seeing Afro progressively get better at tekken is just amazing, welcome to tekken brother

[@w1nz784]

Bro about to become a tekken pro

[@JugoVome]

I love the progress you’ve made so far Afro keep up the good work but if u ever feel like trying new characters u might wanna try Steve❤❤

[@vreak28]

we need more of this afrosenju X lotus tekken content !!!

[@Yoko-pm3bg]

Afro man, lemme just say, u the reason i still open youtube. everytime i get that notification i know im in for a treat, keep doin what u doin🫡🔥

[@shawngordon9464]

Yo these Tekken vids are amazing

[@Karai_Hime]

You are doing great 👏 Tekken might be hard but it's very rewarding one you learn so keep at it

[@cerebralassassin1025]

daaammmnnnn you've gone a long way since the 1st episode, boy 😅 genuinely so proud to see how far you've come so far 😁

[@StarQueen72]

Love seeing two of my favorite creators working together to make even greater content

[@Gooberthegoo]

I don't comment a lot but, this ish right here man, this is awesome! Love watching the come up

[@mytaih1374]

Amazingly done the level up is real!

[@TheXMidnightTokerX]

Great improvement. Taking a step back and adapting just gotta work on reversing grappling

[@warden_ofthe_sands7414]

Can I just say I love the 180 glow up. My man got a good mentor and is flying now. But I warn you Afro there will come another storm. I hope you are prepared for it.

[@SneakyShadow10]

Seeing lotus just hop on and stomp is something I needed to see lol sometimes I forget how talented he is

[@tokinosama]

Afro if you go to the replay tab and go to replay and tips you can see what you did wrong in matches and it'll show you how to counter against the moves