Kobayan Fascination MAXX Double EXPERT No Bar extra cleared

[@roundoneusa]

THIS WAS 16 YEARS AGO WHAT god damn that is some skill, good job!!

[@sjb626]

Almost a year and a half later and this is still insanely impressive and fun to watch

[@sjb626]

KZbin algorithm brought me back lol... still impressive in 2021! That tiptoe no bar playstyle is nuts!

[@aznguy.mp4]

@@sjb626 wow the fact that you still have your account for that long is impressive

[@tickthegsx]

this guy has a towel basket. shit is about to get real.

[@gauchegoose]

love the cop siren that plays when you pass a song in super nova. its like "Oh shit he passed GET THE FUCK ON THE FLOOR"

[@mutesauce]

I don't play much doubles, and I usually use the bar for 10-footers on single. This guy's skill level is insane. Mad props.

[@Maxaga]

Man is BEAST, the guy glides across the machine, sick video, respect

[@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli]

The bar's original intention back in 1998 or whatever was probably for balance or getting on and off the pad only, sure. However, every song back the was 8 foot or less. Maybe that was its original design, but even Konami makes songs that seem to have the use of the bar in mind. It seems the only people who bash the bar are the people who can't beat level 10 or higher songs even with the aid of the bar.

[@Corkscrewed]

That's almost impossible. The balance and control you need to get through that killer 8th note run near the end... geeez. I'm in awe.

[@StrikerX37]

This is unbelievable... I've played DDR here and there, and the best i ever did was passing Dead End on heavy. Casual observers (the parents with strollers shaking their heads, lol) have no idea the level of eye-foot coordination, fast-twitch muscle response, and balance this takes. I often wonder what Konami thinks of the level of excellence that players have achieved. How far we've come from thinking PARANOiA was hard. Great job, Kobayan! I salute you!

[@Aaeie]

i remember watching this back in the day he was def ahead of his time

[@JamesJSwiftJay]

You know I use to think like that when I first saw this video years back. Then I saw my boy dave do the most illest things and has given me hope to level up to the point where I can do this too. Inspiration that's all you need good sir.

[@Onnaevilsmith]

Thats so freakking amazing, it looks almost like it was on fast forward! Go dude go!

[@K9WolfDogReturns]

I love how he just kind of floats :D

[@martafenix]

UALA!!!!!VAYA CHAVAL,ES UN MÁQUINA....CON LO QUE ESTÁ SUDANDO YA LLEVARÁ UN BUEN RATO BAILANDO Y SIGUE CON ESTE RITMO!!!!!!

[@chrisving91]

One of the coolest nobarstyles along with Eric from Belgium.

[@KimashiZ812]

That pad looks beautifully clean.

[@gatechmole]

Oh awesome. Just the other day I was wondering if Kobayan was still playing. I'm really glad someone posted this. Thank you.

[@Rogerioapsandrade]

I think I´m becoming a kobayan fan.... he´s great. It´s always impressive to see him playing. That song is a pain and he does it almost perfectly.

[@chiptrippyfox6106]

I laughed so hard at the dudes face at the end. He looks like he'd dying hahahah. Good job my dude, you did it :) Published Oct 3, 2006!?!? This Video is almost 13 years old!! KZbin was just a bitty baby :D

[@rebeccabrownie1437]

I think I just fell in love

[@HumbaoLove]

Rebecca Brownie ikr and with his lower body none the less! 😂😂😂

[@NY-Buddy]

his heel never touched the floor

[@Squintsorz]

It just looks like he's floating over each arrow. And it just seemed like nothing for him. That's true skill right there. I'd kill for that much coordination and stamina.

[@GTdba]

@Spideysenses67 It is DDR Fascination MAXX on Expert Difficulty.

[@NinuRenee]

damn this guy's got some thigh muscles to be able to spring like that

[@luigiluigix2]

He's an inspiration. Look! He's not even stumbling!

[@Burninizer]

You pretty much glided across the machine, that was incredible :D

[@cloud1131]

I thought you were going to take a dive around that ~1:16 mark, but very nice lol it is like you're floating :D

[@TheMissionery]

it was like he was hovering on air, it was... beautiful

[@digzero]

mistic float awesome perfomance. he is the final boss in Dance Dance Revolution

[@petiteaziangurl]

looks like that requires so much balance. it wouldn't surprise me if people just flew off the freakin dance pad cuz they couldn't keep up o-o! u did awesome =)

[@jmpoder]

i thought you were floating in mid air.......... you are really quick i hail you

[@Zero100009]

yeah 2013 I agree, as soon as I can get a new metal dance pad. A cheap one but a decent one.

[@Fierce0Deity0Link]

He looks like he's grabing invisible bars, awesome job!

[@romaning2004]

WOW, this hgas to be one of the best DDR videos i have ever seen, i did not think it would be possable to move your feet that fast and i have seen most of the Max vids in here :) Fairplay, the guy is just amazing ^.^

[@mudkipryuzaki]

Its is so refreshing to see someone who not only plays without holding the bar, but actually moves smoothly and light on his feet. Only negative thing I have to say is that reverse scroll is overrated. Yes its harder to read, big whoop. Learning to move like this guy is whats truly admirable.

[@skadogg22]

Kobayan is a GOD! This is the most impressive DDR video I have ever seen!

[@GhostRiot]

Long Sleeve shirt, and pants!?!?! Jesus dude, Im impressed you didnt have a stroke. Nice job.

[@sojithesoulja]

This is incredible. I love how he doesn't use his heel too. That's the way I like to play. :) ... It may be that he can't for doubles purposes though.

[@Xtariz]

Bruce Lee... is that you?

[@juandini765v]

your feet r barely touching the floor! 1 of the finest artworks ever in ddr!!!!!!!!

[@ZIG270ZAG290]

wow thaS IS A REALY PRETTY COOL MAN YOU ARE THE KINGS OF DOUBLE

[@jonnham]

You got mad props from me bro. No bar. WHAT!!

[@KingMiiidas]

i find that the bar is used to put less strain on your feet and put it on your arms. holding yourself up makes your feet lighter and faster. you lose stability however, in the fact that it becomes very difficult to cross over while using the bar.

[@ushijima0211]

I still watch this in 2013 wishing he still plays..

[@Melowoman]

how is it just possible???!! it's like he knew the entire choregraphy by heart! I don't know how those game work, but i guess it changes combinations everytime, or no?

[@ShinTheDerg]

So close to a AA...simply amazing.

[@Torishaka]

Never seen someone go no-bar with rigid arms... But WOW... Faxx Expert No Bar...

[@Kibokun]

dear god....I have no words, this is insane.

[@randomplace]

you hear that man, NO ONE, is as good, as YOU. YOU. ARE. THE. BEST. EVER. ALWAYS. BEST. BEST BEST BEST BEST

[@luigiluigix2]

"You're gonna break the meter! Can't wait to see it!"

[@SaruKirintei]

he is the lord of the dance...dance revolution

[@TuucciZ]

It's funny how a video over four years old can still seem so impressive.

[@llamajuice]

This comment made me lol. I needed a good laugh, thanks. I guess my analogy was a little off though, DDR is just as much of a dancing simulation as Guitar Hero is a guitar playing simulation. We call DDR "Arrow smash" for a reason, and that's why the phrase "I can't dance without arrows" is so popular in the community.

[@TheHeadhunter]

Amazing balance/stability

[@Narusasu18]

omfg. THAT WAS AWESOME~!!!! i've never seen that before~!!!

[@Beatmania777]

That chart is so insane, let alone no bar. Sick!

[@CycloMantis]

there are two reasons people use the bar. its either an issue of balance or an issue of physical ability or both. when you get on the bar it takes a significant amount of body weight off of your feet. so it takes more strength and stamina and balance to play no bar than it does playing with it. playing no bar just usually gets a nod of respect because of those reasons.

[@ADavalosJR]

I wonder how well he will do on DEAD END (Groove Radar Special)?

[@Carrhid]

Kobayan mastered the art of flying. :P

[@Afr0cat]

This man is not, indeed, an ordinary fella.

[@DancingNinja2010]

"He must have like, ballet/tap training because that is BAD ASS. " I've noticed that unlike some people he doesn't really flatfoot. Not saying it's a bad thing since everyone has different preferences, but generally players are encouraged to flatfoot to preserve their energy. If going on the balls of your feet helps more then flatfooting then go for it. ;)

[@TuucciZ]

Actually, this is a "doubles" stepchart. In doubles mode, a single player plays on both the pads, and the arrows are put so it is possible. A corresponding Guitar Hero equilavent could be playing with ten of those colored buttons.

[@shwayspot]

craziest minute and a half ish I've ever watched on youtube

[@lZlSHINTANi]

I remember seeing videos of him a long time ago doing MAXX unlimited and so and so. I wanted to be as good as him along time ago, but I stopped playing already. ...Damn he's good D:

[@Amii93]

Das ist echt hard^^ Dieses Spiel hab ich selbst mal in England ausprobiert und mir danach selbst ne matte und ein spiel für den pc zugelegt und ich muss sagen ich bin noch nicht mal halb so gut obwohl ich schon ein halbes jahr lang spiele :O Das ist echt erstaunlich. Ich England hab ich an dem Ding mein ganzes Geld ausgegeben, das macht irre Spaß, kann ich nur empfehlen mal auszuprobieren, aber so gut wie er wird glaube ich keiner ;)

[@sjoecool1991]

Dude!!! I like his style, I play that same way no singles. I can't read doubles.

[@tmyoukai]

Now I have something to look forward to when I get better at doubles....

[@lewis128]

Ive not had the opportunity to play on an ITG machine, but I can pass single Fascination maxX on challenge/oni and get an A. (With the bar of course) What do you think are my chances on passing the likes of Energizer and other 12's/13's?

[@Swarki]

Was godzilla attacking this day?

[@Katylizzie1804]

Whoever he is.... ....he's a ninja.

[@TofuCate]

@AncientAura that's because he didn't get the arcade machine to do anything. this might look almost impossible but micheal jackson proved us wrong with his moonwalk. Even the people at the back are moving at normal pace and the girl that walked by didn't speed her way through. The music is also in sync with the steps and you can't hack an arcade machine at an arcade.

[@lewis128]

@TuucciZ Was thinking the exact same. I return to this video once a year or so. I commented on it back in 06 and still find myself thinking that is some impressive technique.

[@Bearingz]

Had to watch it again. it's just nuts! x_x

[@PokeParadox]

Wow! Very well done!

[@KeybladeScar]

OMFG that was fucken sick that song is so hard even on one pad

[@shantsman101]

You've grabbed my heart!

[@LuisRosa72]

Best doubles player I've ever seen.

[@Seikoo]

he is flying over the dance pad O_o nice condition ^^

[@666GrImReApEr]

pure skills i cant believe it its awesome im just doing it on standard and ive got difficulty awesome

[@shampoo768]

@03gusigo yeah...see...about that. the stamina alone needed for this song on single player is insane. It takes a lot of practice and a lot of energy. So "Lifeless" really doesn't cut it here. Also, you jelly

[@Sensationalism]

this guy is highly underated... best shit ever

[@howardleung]

OMG I think ur that dude who AAA healing vision Angelic mix on double heavy no bar!!!(i remember cuz of the tippy toe way of playing)

[@AnthonyCheeseborough]

someone must've enchanted his shoes with +90 ddr skills

[@wanganlindop]

bloody hell kid how long have you practiced that song for bro

[@chrispuddck9795]

okay.. how the hell does he do that so fast im having trouble keeping up with the arrows on the screen let alnoe the ones on the floor

[@Zeushero]

wdf holy,... just holy,... i truely love no bar players, being one myself, and this is beyond belief. was the machine on a difficulty othere then default 4? =p

[@DCstar]

It wasn't reverse that threw him off. He was still getting use to the song at the time this video was made.

[@discobiscuits0]

Light-footed much? Makes me wish I could play doubles without tripping, as those steps look so damn fun (especially 1:13.)

[@IceCreamPage]

I applaud him. That really is good ^^ Favourited this video fer sure!

[@TakaComics]

I can see forever in your dance! I can see tomorrow in your dance! We can call it.....HOLY SHIT.

[@Cajuncooked666]

Wait, I call BS, this guy is a robot!!! No bar you are the ultimate.

[@eeveegirl22]

so on a scale of 1-10 how tired were u after that?

[@zoo1126]

i love it and its awesome your awesome so on and so forth

[@mutesauce]

Since when can you turn the bar off? >_>

[@gogos1234567890]

That's how you do it! No bar holding garbage. Actual weight shifting, and not just slapping your legs around. This guy's a real champ!

[@roscoejustros]

Ik this was 10 years ago but God shut the fuck up

[@moon222019]

wow that was unreal you gotta be the best ddr player i've seen

[@Namous23]

the man has skills and im just wow'd by the that

[@addman123456789]

he almost looks like hes floating at times thats fuckin crazy bravo my friend bravo

[@dolphinbomb]

This makes me want to crawl into a ball and cry, knowing I'll NEVER be able to do something like that.

[@DragoonZX2]

holy crap An Expert Elite Nice job