Lost Judgment - Dig In Your Heels + Unwavering Belief | Reacting To Video Game Music!

[@24hourPrince]

Fun fact about these songs, Chihiro Aoki actually composed Unwavering Belief first despite it being the final boss theme of the game, then later remixed and sampled it to make Dig in your Heels for an earlier fight against the same character.

[@Wayra_]

i thought 83key was behind the remix

[@24hourPrince]

@@Wayra_ I believe they worked on it together

[@RandomCollection04]

@@Wayra_ he's the arranger, so he worked alongside Aoki to make the DIYH mix

[@glazcanon8593]

The Yakuza AND Judgement games have incredible song titles, "Unwavering belief," "Assassination of Bodhisattva," "Fist Law," "For who's sake," "scattered moment," "Oath of Enma" I can keep going, but I'll stop here, they just ooze cool and badassery.

[@yamatosama6028]

Agreed, I mean "Two dragons" from Yakuza 0 just sounds good to say too.

[@oceanman975]

@@yamatosama6028 archnemisis oozes tension and badassery

[@lecharlie4847]

And then there's "Vorarephilia"...

[@glazcanon8593]

@@lecharlie4847 At least it sticks to your mind cause of how different it is

[@psychogamer7213]

And let's not forget the mighty and powerful "Destiny" from Yakuza 6

[@kdog1000Again]

No words. Lost Judgement is just amazing.

[@onemangan1229]

Ikrrr

[@trickmaster5632]

The Game and The Soundtrack one of the best ever!

[@onemangan1229]

@@trickmaster5632 ikr

[@KusabiTetsugoro]

Yakuza music needs more recognition. There are about 10 composers working on each entry (some are permanent, some invited and therefore change from game to game). And almost every game in this franchise has so many gems and bangers. But unfortunately this series is barely being mentioned at all when some casual crowd talks VGM (and when it is being mentioned, it’s just karaoke songs usually, not the score itself)

[@journie3042]

Even game award wouldn't mention Lost Judgment sadly, the only yakuza game was mention in Game award was Like a dragon but not even game of the year just nomination for best JRPG/RPG, heck not even for BEST MUSIC?

[@The_Fool_Above_The_Sky]

That is the sad reality of these games but that's what makes them special.

[@reylionelsun4408]

If you played lost judgement and judgement, you will understand why the song was named "unwavering belief" and how it was composed as it is, the main protagonist Takayuki Yagami and the final boss (not the main antagonist, actually) Jun Kuwana are the two sides of the same coin, both desperately seeking the truth and justice with their unwavering beliefs; one has an authority and enforces the law and the other was a victim of a system and chose dirty deeds, both men even went far into helping each other but only to be struck down by each others unwavering beliefs, there! "Unwavering belief"

[@manopsp12]

I just finished playing Lost Judgment about a week ago, and I haven't stopped listening the soundtrack since.

[@SilverFang95]

Thoughts on the game?

[@manopsp12]

@@SilverFang95 Judgment as a whole (1 and 2) pulled me in a lot quicker than Yakuza. I played the first one and loved it. Didn't have plans on playing the 2nd but after finishing 1, I wanted to start 2 right away. Thought the story of 1 was just a little bit better, but I thought both games were incredible, and recommended both, as well as the Yakuza games if you haven't played those.

[@dalton5229]

I played it as soon as it came out and I still haven't stopped listening to the soundtrack.

[@BringerOfMoisture]

I will always stand by Unwavering Belief being the best final boss theme ever made

[@Spinomaks]

Yes but what about It has to be this way?

[@valorfloressflores8603]

Well, what about vergil battle 3? From dmc 3

[@Spinomaks]

@@valorfloressflores8603 PS2 soundtracks aren’t as good as modern ones

[@azrael5493]

@@Spinomaks bad take

[@Spinomaks]

@@azrael5493 you wanna tell me that PS2 soundtracks are more rich in quality than modern ones?

[@noir371]

“Oh my gooood dude” yeah that was my reaction the first time too

[@chubbynutz]

Unwavering Belief and Dig in Your Heels are certified bangers

[@GoodOlFiddle]

Unwavering belief is basically this; The main protagonist of the game has a different justice than the owner of this theme. Cuz 1 says killing bullies who drove their victims to suicide is bad while the other says it's justified. You can't really say who's right and who's wrong.

[@tentenone8292]

Both beliefs collide and only the most unwavering comes out in the top.

[@equest511]

That's not really the correct wording. One believes that taking 'UNJUST REVENGE' on bullies (high school students specifically) who drove their victims to suicide is wrong, especially when holding it over their heads and blackmailing them their entire lives in order for them fulfilling redemption or even straight up just killing them in the worst way possible. It is the protagonists believe to expose their crimes/sins and hand them over to the nations justice system. The antagonist though believes in killing or making them suffer (depending on the severity of their cases) while manipulating them is the only way to bring justice to all the victims they made suffer and giving their families and friends peace. This theme is basically true justice (according to the law's system) vs true vengeance (against the law's system). That said one of the major points of this confrontation theme is the 'debate' of the failing system of the law. That it would never be sufficient without either rewriting/correcting it or straight up practicing 'cruel' vigilante justice in order to 'set things right'. Both characters have their unwavering believes clashing against one another, for the final time. That what this is about.

[@GoodOlFiddle]

@@equest511 I suffer from severe shitty grammar

[@J2ojuiced95]

The Yakuza franchise always excels when it comes to amazing multi phase tracks like this. Another one that’s definitely worth checking out is called Penumbra, its the final boss theme of the first Judgment game.

[@Schicksal.Overseer]

Penumbra is seriously underrated Version C to be even more precise, goes the hardest. It really captured Kuroiwa's insanity.

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

I really love Kuwana. I'm glad he ended up living, which is not a given for RGG antagonists.

[@thezoobster2060]

Hey there Jesse! Goddamn, I wasn't sure if you were going to like this one but you actually loved it lmao. I know you're Mr. Guitar Man so this EDM kind of boss theme was basically the variety pick for me, so damn, glad you liked it and thank you for reacting to it. Lost judgment is a detective spin-off of the Yakuza series and is made by the same dev team and all, and this song is the theme of an antagonist who could basically be friends with the main character if things turned out differently, but they're forced to beat one other half to death because of their conflicting beliefs. And, while the footage is unofficial, the first part was the fight where "Dig in your Heels" played and the second part were the cutscenes that "Unwavering Belief" synced with! You got most of the experience here lol.

[@smward87]

They're opposites fighting for the same thing. One is lawful, the other is a murderer, but their end goal is the same: punish those who deserve to be punished.

[@thezoobster2060]

@@smward87 I couldn't have put it better myself, it's an amazing contrast for the same goal

[@JessesAuditorium]

life changing bro

[@BoHugh]

@@smward87 Lawful Good vs Chaotic Good

[@smward87]

@@BoHugh Exactly.

[@thequalitycomedian7842]

10:41 when the beat’s so good you noclip into the backrooms

[@human8437]

LMAO

[@janbornowski1267]

Mf got vac banned

[@yamatosama6028]

I had never played the Judgement games, only Yakuza but damn I accidentally stumbled into this song one day in KZbin and went throught he same phases that you did here with all the same expressions XD

[@JessesAuditorium]

So good

[@rasher7826]

I'm gonna have to come back to thus video way later on since Unwavering belief is the final boss theme and I want to experience it naturally. But I'll will be able to listen to dig in your hills so, can't wait

[@JessesAuditorium]

All good!

[@rogueninjagaming248]

So did you experience it naturally?

[@rasher7826]

@@rogueninjagaming248 Yeah I did, the entire soundtrack was fantastic

[@rogueninjagaming248]

@@rasher7826 great to hear!

[@Domino2097]

I would definitely recommend Viper also from Lost Judgment one of my fave boss themes in the whole Yakuza series along with Recieve and Turn You from Yakuxa Like A Dragon

[@PhantomShadow224]

Viper is another song I love from lost judgement

[@UndyingHatred_]

he for sure needs to react to that, bc my god that song absolutely fucks.

[@bunnytails]

I love this game. I love this antagonist. I love this song!!!

[@sebaschanable]

This was pretty sick! And reminds me to recommend a banger from Y4 "Recieve and Bite You" plays during a fight with a certain fan favorite character~

[@faizfadhilalmukhaini9983]

No words. This song is simply a masterpiece.

[@MrJhound4]

I finished this game last week and now I can appreciate this jam even more. This is a PHENOMENAL piece of music. Like... FUCK. I don't even know what to say. Like... this is absolutely one of the best things to ever grace my ears. And now that I have the context for all the raw emotion and passion present in this song, I can praise it all the more. I want to shake the collective hand of the people responsible for this song.

[@Mrinsecure]

Lost Judgment is the sequel to Judgment, which is a spinoff of the Yakuza franchise. It follows a former criminal defense attorney turned private detective as he gets embroiled in cases that are substantially more involved than they first appear. Dig in Your Heels + Unwavering Belief are both variations on a certain character's theme and plays during fights with him, which happen at certain points in the story. No spoilers, but I can say that as hard as they hit on their own, they're even more powerful in context.

[@jorntumrongwit9056]

I was absolutely floored with the context, Lost Judgment is amazing

[@Nerim89]

i just have my mind blown every time i hear the songs. pure banger energy

[@blaze2293]

You could tell once he heard that guitar near the end of the song, that he had an out of body experience.

[@Cyrus_Bright]

Just finished this game awhile back and finally got the chance to see your reaction. These songs both play during their respective boss fights that were shown in the video, and I basically had the same reaction as you except I had to pause the fight to take in the music for a bit lmao xD

[@frokenok]

This game, this series, this OST and ofc its characters are just simply outstanding.

[@Rangerino]

Hey let’s go it’s the greatest boss theme from the greatest RGG game. Who knew.

[@pandjalu6]

This is why i like Yakuza and Judge Eyes Series.

[@Nhileishere]

The headbang you do to this is amazing

[@marloges]

Yeeees, I was so hoping you would love that one. I got an early review copy for this game and wasn't allowed to talk about the title for weeks and it was so painful sitting on these amazing songs and not being able to share them, lmao!

[@cius2112]

Well now you have to do Viper.

[@UndyingHatred_]

he definitely needs to.

[@andresashura5550]

This song is amazing, what I love about you is how open minded with different types of music you are, new subscriber and keep going bro 🔥💪🏾

[@WhiteWolf-zh9wf]

If this is Lost Judgment's final boss theme, just imagine Yakuza 8's OST. I'm sure Hidenori Shoji (Composer of Yakuza and Judgment) will make the best OST we will ever know and I can't wait for it.

[@rosemizer]

tbh after unwavering belief i'm terrified to know that hidenori shoji and chihiro aoki are composing a new final boss theme for Yakuza Gaiden and 8

[@dmitrisemenoff6455]

​@@rosemizer how far will they go this time hahaha excited and terrified to find out

[@zealous404]

Savagery (fan name) / Sawashiro theme in 8 goes so hard though, carries same beat as this one

[@ScientistNoRyu]

Just finished Judgment and Lost Judgment on pc , i'm a huge Yakuza and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio fan , again they made it really hard this year to make my goty list. Both games are definitely in my top 4 and Lost Judgment maybe my goty , but Elden Ring is up there too. I had a lot of fun fighting this boss and Unwavering Belief is a banger.

[@anthonynguyen4088]

Love it! I recommend Destiny from Yakuza 6, Evil Itself from Yakuza 2, Intelligence for Violence from Yakuza 1, Ideal for Violence from Yakuza Kiwami, Independence for Violence from Yakuza 3 (maybe a video doing all 3 _ For Violence themes?), and Massive Fire from Yakuza 4.

[@GarnetSunset]

I come back to 9:05 often just because yea man that bass is insnae

[@dababyvevo3634]

You should listen to something from Yakuza: Like a Dragon, that game has a fantastic soundtrack

[@n64score80]

Yeah, Cold-Blooded or Overcoming the Dragon are my favorites. Oh and Sawashiro’s theme

[@ShowtimeLaw]

@@n64score80 sawashiro's theme is disgustingly good

[@n64score80]

@@ShowtimeLaw I love the way they pair it with the boss fight, so epic man

[@ShowtimeLaw]

@@n64score80 yes bro, that fight had me hyped the entire time. Plus his dynamic intro? Amazing boss fight

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

Dig In Your Heels is the whole sort of all-in dubstep-y part. Unwavering Belief starts at the calm bit before the rematch clip.

[@riikka9842]

Judgment/Yakuza (related series) have such great music.

[@BushidoBrown115]

Certified Banger 🔥 🔥🔥

[@trickmaster5632]

Someone please send him Penumbra from the First Judgment he need's to hear it.

[@Noki_Kelevra]

That synth part after the buildup always reminds me of Sandstorm.

[@UndyingHatred_]

yeah no.

[@Demented_Rubiks_Cube]

@@UndyingHatred_ no, I can hear it

[@ShowtimeLaw]

For lost judgement and regular judgement, I highly recommend destination

[@ScientistNoRyu]

This is really good , i'm so sad that Judgment/ Lost Judgment won't come to pc TT

[@LikeAChameleon]

Yeah about that…

[@ScientistNoRyu]

@@LikeAChameleon :D I know , finished both of them on pc and now it's really hard to make my top 4 list with games like Elden Ring,Judgment,Lost Judgment and upcoming Persona 5 Royal . I still need to think about it, but Lost Judgment and Judgment might be my top 2

[@BLLACKSTTAR]

What the song sounds like: "The fate of the universe hangs in the balance" What the song is for: Detective and teacher have a fistfight over a disagreement on school bullying policies

[@windsgrace688]

Grats on the new apartment approval!

[@RohanSpartin]

This kinda has a Darude - Sandstorm vibe to it.

[@_zhado]

My soul is being suck out and I can feel myself rising into the sky everytime i listening to these songs.

[@monkey_in_a_suit]

still the best track out of all yakuza/RGGverse. hopefully judgment 3 is able to top it, whenever that comes out.

[@thesuperthingymabob8209]

I think you should listen to fly from yakuza 3. Specifically the in game version

[@zachi2fox246]

Viper is another lost judgment song you should check out

[@Theigzorn]

geez feels almost like a 90is rave

[@gamemaster2638]

If I didn't know the name of "Unwavering Belief", I would call first phase "It has to be this way" and second one-"Clash of Ideals".

[@Blitznuger]

You should check out Riot at The Anvil from Borderlands 3

[@JohnDCrafton]

Parts of this remind me of Darude - Sandstorm. Don't tell me you don't hear it too.

[@JessesAuditorium]

Lol yea, one of the movements has that 90's House vibe for sure.

[@smward87]

It's likely intentional, just like the Kamaroucho Battle theme in Yakuza 7. The drop/bridge sounds almost identical to Gangnam Style.

[@Memroh]

More Yakuza songs would be dope

[@jefm3598]

Anyone know if these 2 official tracks are on Spotify? I couldn't find it on Sega Spotify account

[@mika7072]

Unfortunately they aren't on spotify. iTunes, or any of that. Not sure why.

[@voyevoda3015]

Nope, unfortunately Judgment/Lost Judgment OSTs are a selection from both games in one album, instead of both full OSTs (EDIT: on Spotify at least).

[@LikeADamnFIDDLE]

I wanna ask what are your other favorites that you've listened to, just for fun y'know?

[@aidanc2185]

Can you listen to Grimm Troupe and Nightmare King from Hollow Knight? Those are two of favorite video game themes and some of the best in Hollow Knight and I think you'll like them!

[@zealous404]

Just finished the game last week and the OST really fucking slaps, I'm so glad I tried my absolute hardest to skip anything involving the fight or the OST in related videos

[@dovahkiin_js]

Dude you gotta react to the new Attack on Titan opening "The Rumbling", you WONT be disappointed

[@windsgrace688]

Unfortunately, he doesn't react to anime music, remixes, or covers. Pretty sure at least part of it has to do with copyright issues but, in general, the channel is devoted to video game music specifically.

[@arjanzweers6542]

@@windsgrace688 It has everything to do with copyrights. Have an anime song for even a couple of seconds in your video and you will get a copyright strike almost immediately

[@tcollins371]

Definitely need to consider giving Destiny from Yakuza 6 a listen at some point

[@kflemonice]

Yakuza music just gets better and better

[@King0fDaSouff]

I don’t know if it’s ever been recommended but the music from Jak x Combat racing is great. It’s mostly heavy guitar tracks. I would recommend “fragfest” and “ancient” but the entire ost is a banger.

[@angel__king]

I’m back with the Same request! Neo The world ends with you: Breaking Free, Transformation and Your Ocean

[@ArlecchinoSB]

Oh, take a look at me I know I'm not the perfect boy you want me to be All I really need Is room to breathe because this pressure's killing me

[@ArlecchinoSB]

i loved NEO

[@TheKeyboardBeatz]

Can anyone link me the video? I can't find the original video anywhere :(

[@purpleplasma4824]

Best I suggest is to type in OST/Game Version good luck, the song is Unvwavering Beleif from Lost Judgment, amazing game btw.

[@dall0712]

言葉を失う

[@sgregory0753]

Day 15 of asking Jesse to react to “Heaven Pierce Her: Order” from Ultrakill

[@dall0712]

Hey ✨yessss………

[@tiagonogueira2567]

React to Monster Hunter World Iceborne - Fatalis Theme

[@GTXBlade]

please react to penumbra

[@weemanc0y888]

Ik it’s late but I highly suggest listening to the FalKKonE cover of unwavering belief too it’s so good