Okami Soundtrack - The Sun Rises

[@Restilia_ch]

14 years later, playing this on the Switch, the game hasn't aged a day. That art style can't age poorly, which is part of its beauty. A fantastic story that tells many Japanese folk tales to the uninitiated, with bits for those who already know, this game is perfect.

[@FurryMcMemes]

It's a perfect game for those who love Japanese folklore, there's nothing I dislike about Okami.

[@Konpekikaminari]

waitwaitwait they released a switch port?!

[@FurryMcMemes]

@@Konpekikaminari yep, when in Handheld Mode you can use the touch screen to use the Celestial Brush or the gyro controls when docked.

[@mercedeswalt6621]

Is it worth buying the Switch just for Okami? I’m very torn on whether I want to shell out the cash.

[@Restilia_ch]

@@mercedeswalt6621 Perhaps not *just* for Okami, but it's probably the best version of the game yet thanks to the touchscreen for the Celestial Brush.

[@arnoxu6046]

Through Action: A man becomes a hero. Through Death: A hero becomes a legend. Through Time: A legend becomes a myth. And by learning from the myth, a man takes action.

[@douglasdomeson8285]

Praise it man, praise it.

[@Kemonokami]

+Arno Xu Joseph Campbell/you for the win.

[@arnoxu6046]

Yup. Yup.

[@mechafox7126]

+Arno Xu you sir... are true..

[@mariostarfan20]

wow man that´s deep

[@tarasto6772]

I'm playing Okami on steam right now. Literally one of the most beautiful games ever. It's even better because this song alone inspired me to play it

[@barrettfenwick8028]

Once you reach where this song plays it will bring tears to your eyes. :)

[@tarasto6772]

@@barrettfenwick8028 it's challenging for me to cry over anything like games, movies and all that. the movie Mysterious Skin didn't make me cry so let's see what I'm in for

[@Justforvisit]

@@barrettfenwick8028 He probably will have cried due to the scene right before that music kicks in. "Thank You".

[@Amaroq64]

I recently realized this game is on PS4, which means I could buy it on my PS5. I never got to play it back in the day because I never owned a PS2.

[@countrybluegrass]

...Amaterasu is the Sun Goddess in Japan's native religion, Shinto. Ōkami means "wolf," but it can also mean "great god," which is how the title of this game is written. Putting Amaterasu in the form of a wolf is a bit of wordplay on the part of Clover. But the point is, her name is Amaterasu.

[@SilverBlazer565]

Thank you for telling me about who is Amaterasu. But dude that meaning of Okami that you learned me was interesting.

[@originalph00tbag]

But hear me out: What if Okami was a girl?

[@SilverBlazer565]

@@originalph00tbag you mean Amaterasu and yes it is a girl.

[@clawcakes]

@@SilverBlazer565 i'm pretty sure originalph00tbag's comment was a play on the old "what if zelda was a girl?" joke, where people thought that the title "the legend of zelda" was referring to the protagonist

[@RavenDarkHeart1]

Okami is amaterasu, we are a wolf who rules the sun

[@johan9428]

You know the boss is screwed when it is your theme which is playing instead of his.

[@somacruz7759]

Okami was a great example of how video games can indeed be art.

[@maysachan9921]

yes!, I really miss this game!

[@jenniferp3939]

I couldn't agree more

[@loading2463]

This was my favorite ps2 game. C'mon capcom when the sequel or the remake for PS4.

[@raulperez7029]

REMAKE CONFIRMED FOR DECEMBER!!!

[@123hee]

I just bought the remake, my first time playing and it's amazing!

[@assassinonprozac]

Okami is the only game that made me me genuinely cry and it was because the game was ending. I didn’t want the game to end, that’s how much I loved this game.

[@WillofDD]

You and me both!

[@germa9090]

This game man... Beautiful doesn't even begin to describe it.

[@MayaMachina-n8s]

There are no words that can describe it, that's how beautiful it is. It does have it's flaws but not to the point where it ruins the game. :)

[@MayaMachina-n8s]

@Brythonic My biggest one for me, and this may come as a nitpick: Orochi at the start of the game was painted as the big main bad, you take him down and all is well and good. But when you do kill him, the game says "psyche, there's an even bigger villain out there." For me, that put the pacing off balance.

[@Shiny_SSB]

@Brythonic There are multiple flaws with the game, such as Issun pointing out blatantly obvious things, and on the other hand, pointing out stuff so that the player can't figure stuff out on their own. The pacing of the game in the beginning is also very slow, but it's an RPG so I understand why. The way the game recognizes brush techniques is also bad sometimes (Tried to do catwalk and it thought I was drawing the infinity sign, like what?). Some would say the game is too easy, but that's not a problem, more about what the focus went into, having a game easy doesn't mean it's bad. I however disagree with Orchestra Gamer up there about the pacing, when you kill Orochi with Susano, you're supposed to think the game is over, but then you learn that there are even bigger journeys ahead, it makes the game feel HUGE and it puts an even bigger emphasis on the word "epic". The only other complaint I have with it is that Yami has little to no backstory whatsoever, it's just kind of... There. At least with Orochi you have a personality. But maybe that's the point, I know it's kind of meant to be good vs evil and nature vs technology in the end, but that main antagonist was so weird to me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this game. One of, if not my all time favorite games. The visuals? Stunning. The music? Absolutely breathtaking. But no game is perfect, and this is no exception. I will say this game is a prime example of what games could be, and if they ever made a sequel to Okamiden (Or maybe a prequel where you play as Ammy on the celestial plain as it gets attacked by Orochi) and if they fix the problems that Okami had, that would probably go on to be THE BEST game of all time. I would give the game a 9.9/10. Because even with those problems, they pale in comparison to the absolute mindblowing love and affection this game has put into it. Nearly everything with the game is perfect, and who knows, maybe everything will be perfect with it one day.

[@DGneoseeker1]

@@MayaMachina-n8s I believe this is where my friend gave up playing. He just couldn't believe it wasn't over because getting that far took forever.

[@Jenna_Talia]

@@MayaMachina-n8s For me it was the fight with ninetails being the big bait. Orochi left me feeling hollow but the ninetails fight had almost all of the brush strokes, character deaths, there was a big emphasis on that being the end of the game. The yami fight was annoying to say the least, I despised it. But for me the big issue the game had was the camera, at times it worked fine, other times it aimed you down at the ground, acted sluggish, forced a viewpoint on you that was subpar.

[@Le-Abdollen]

I played Okami when it first released back in 2006. It took me 7 days of nonstop playing to complete it. That week has always stuck in my heart, and Okami is one of the very few true 10/10 games I've played

[@Locke5413]

I regret never finishing the game back then more than you could ever imagine...lol

[@534wiseoldwolf]

In my opinion, no other game has ever had this much love put into it. Every time I play Okami, I can just feel how much love and dedication Clover Studios put into making this game every moment I play. The pacing, the graphics, the music all just compliment each other throughout the entire game. The celestial brush made you the player feel like YOU were the one restoring balance and beauty to the landscape, not just the game itself. It could be a very long time if not ever that a game will ever be able to pull off this kind of originality and beauty that this game possesses. Okami is currently and probably will always be my favorite game of all time. It pains my heart to know that this game was ignored and under appreciated by people and that it caused Clover Studios to close because of it. But the people that had their hearts touched by this game will keep its spirit alive forever. I know I sure will.

[@AlastorNightheart]

It’s a Hideki Kamiya game, of course it’s amazing.

[@IonSquared]

I love Okami but...the pacing? The pacing is Twilight Princess levels of bad. Actually, it's probably worse, because that game's pacing eventually gets pretty great.

[@sandakureva]

Hideki Kamiya is an artist. Every one of his creations, he treats like his baby. Which... makes him a bit jaded but his work is excellent.

[@shadowednight1600]

It makes me sad Clover is gone, but the love and joy they gave still remains

[@barrettfenwick8028]

Is it weird a 9 year old me felt the same way about FF 3? :P

[@eduardo201474]

I remember when i was playing Okami and my mom made a cake It was a simple day but i was so happy, unfortunately she passed away of a cancer 6 months Ago but i know she's in a better place, i love you so much mom ❤️

[@nightwingzero8905]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@marcindamian7329]

I feel sorry for you...i remember aswell when i Play first time this game. I was about to go and see with my girfriend....which is my wife now, we got 2 kids, many years passes...😢

[@anerdwithamic]

I’m so sorry for your loss…

[@takanotume5]

泣けるじゃねーか

[@lenoxkomono2417]

Sorry to hear that.

[@Beelze_Bubbles]

As a western audience, we are truly blessed with being able to play and experience this masterpiece of a game.

[@FurryMcMemes]

Thank you based Kamiya

[@conwaysquest6961]

It's the end. Ushiwakamaru has fallen. The celestial brush gods have been destroyed. The sun is obscured by shadow. The Emperor of Everlasting Darkness stands poised to deliver the final blow. But suddenly, you feel your power returning. One by one the Gods of the Celestial Brush are restored. Issun has accepted his role as a celestial envoy, and restored the people's faith in you. You are Amaterasu, goddess of the sun, origin of all that is good, mother of the heavens. You are the the rising sun that will burn away the darkness. You cannot lose.

[@peytonreed937]

Yami! Your terror ends here! You think you can get away with spreading the world in darkness?!!? THINK AGIAN! I may also originate from the darkness in people's hearts, but you're still going down! Face the true meaning of hope, justice, peace, and restoration! You may have taken my throne, but I will reclaim it!- me if I were a heartless. (Probably)

[@hanzzoezekiel]

Yami... Your hubris and your reign of terror has come to an end. For the people, for the Heavens, and for all those who cry for justice and salvation, Kenji Kuranaga, the Heaven's Champion, shall endure to strike you down. The hope of the people shall NEVER be exstinguished, for the after the night falls, the Rising Sun shall always prevail!- Kenji Kuranaga, lawful good japanese bounty hunter who aliased as 'The Heaven's Champion'.

[@peytonreed937]

Ned Zukoski (note, this is a continuation of my comment on this chain, so don't get confused, k? K.) I am Izonoxzi Algikop! Heir to the shade, blade of the light which is hallowed, and the Grim Reaper of all Evil! You darkness ends now! FACE, MY! PAIINNN!!!!

[@Hal_142]

ungodly amounts of cringe in this comment thread.

[@DGneoseeker1]

@@Hal_142 KZbin needs a cringe alert/report button for people to click when we see this kind of stuff posted.

[@TheWanderingLPer]

I always thought this boss fight was awesome, alongside this music, beacuse it's one of the few times a game lets you feel like you have the upper hand against the boss, with Ammy's sudden power boost, and the triumphant music, instead of some ominous latin chanting making the boss out to be some insurmountable wall. You are the goddess of the sun, all of humanity is behind you, and nothing is going stand in your way.

[@Joe-bob]

+Issun McGoodmage ......guesing your talking about god of war.

[@TheWanderingLPer]

joe bob What about God of War? I've never played it.

[@Joe-bob]

Issun McGoodmage You know what you said about Latin music and it being insurmountable odds. I thought you were talking about God of War.

[@lupusspiritus6168]

hey they were both going op mode at this point am i right? x) and lets not forget after you kick some ass ammys famous howl ;)

[@lupusspiritus6168]

+joe bob god of war...uhhh that differs drastically from okami XDDDD

[@caveirainvocada9438]

I really love this song. It's so serene and calm compared to other final boss music, yet it captures perfectly the feeling of this fight. The sun has risen, your powers are back, and you're filled with a calm yet intense sense of determination. Basically you've already won, because you're *frickin' Amaterasu*

[@IidosGamingDen]

This song is just so amazing. The fight with Yami is pretty darn intense. While not particularly difficult, the fight still has a very bleak, almost hopeless feeling. You start with basically no powers, and have to struggle against him for the majority of the fight, as you slowly gain your abilities back...but at the same time, Yami only continues to grow more powerful as well. Then, he strikes you down. The moment you let your guard down, you are left wounded, powerless, and at the mercy of Yami...but then...the entire world calls out to you. Everyone you've met, everyone you've helped...they all come to your aid, they share their power with you...and with their prayers, wishes, and hopes, you gain all your power back and then some, as THIS music starts. The entire world is on your side, lending you their strength...and with that power, you can now burn away the darkness, and CRUSH the dark lord like the bug he is! That is why this song is so great...while it is an amazing song by itself, the way it is used in the game is just incredible. After the power struggle the boss fight was until this point, this music screams "You have the upper hand(or paw)! Yami is nothing before you now!" It's so empowering, and just makes you feel like you CANNOT lose!

[@whatis_goingon]

...Like the fish he is you mean

[@IidosGamingDen]

randomtotallyrandom Yes, yes, when I said "bug" I didn't mean it literally lol, I know he's a fish.

[@dvader812]

That sounds almost exactly like earthbound final boss

[@Amiratruha]

***** this song combined with the cutscene, i just can't help but cry. its so beautiful

[@SuperThunderBolt2]

***** The first time I fought Yami it actually was hard. Thank Amaterasu I had some Golden Peaches used.

[@LunarDelta]

This is in my opinion one of the most beautiful songs ever composed. I mean seriously, it has to be the most triumphant song I've ever heard. It's one of those songs where as soon as it starts you just KNOW you are going to win; that the upcoming fight is merely a formality because you cannot lose. You've got the power of love and righteousness on your side and nothing is going to stop you. You've tried so hard and journeyed far to get to this point and now you're going to save the fucking universe! YEAH!

[@barrettfenwick8028]

That is the nerdiest, most fantasy shit, And I love it! XD Excelsior Brother! ;P

[@mayalonde1138]

i love this song so much

[@xpanzerwolfx]

*”omg why is there no strong female video game characters?!”* Me:

[@Ammy-q4w]

Please check out Bayonetta if you haven't. She is the best female character ever and the games themselves are amazing. They are made by Platinum which is the modern day version of Clover Studio, because some of the creators of that company founded it. Also, Platinum is making an Okami sequel and the guy responsible for the original game is behind it, so hopefully that will come out sometime this decade.

[@TatsuMaChannel]

@@Ammy-q4w he meant that amaterasu wolf is girl lol

[@Wallerock16]

No. She has unrealistic body proportions.

[@julien827]

@@Wallerock16 and so does mario but who gives a shit

[@twashgoat]

i know you mean amaterasu lol, but i would like to add in Velvet from Tales Of Berseria

[@LegendOfWren]

I remember picking this game up from GameStop and the cashier or whatever there said that I made a good choice. I'm so glad I got it. The music, the artwork, everything is gorgeous.

[@MrTalithan]

Damn straight, dude knows what's up.

[@otakuloko160385]

That cashier is a "Celestial Envoy" XD

[@Xion431]

I had picked up mine at walmart out of a nonchalant interest, lets say I got more than I bargained for lol, I've played this game on nearly every console, the fact that I still vividly remember buying it 10 years ago is truly a testimony to this game's greatness

[@Woot831]

Man, these days I can barely listen to this song without getting a little teary eyed. I remember picking up this game after randomly hearing Chuggaaconroy mention it (long before the LP), and I've never regretted it. In a matter of days, the game went from a blip on my radar to being among my top 5 favorite games of all time. This game is beautiful, not just visually, but also artistically. It is easily one of the most compelling games I've ever played, and it is so wonderfully deep in symbolism and meaning that I still learn new things to this day, over 5 years later. And this song! This song! Simply breathtaking! *I love this game.*

[@monkeegoro5181]

MasoGamer that feel when i'm listening to music and i randomly find maso in the comments *tackles*

[@Woot831]

monkee goro Fancy meeting you here, Monado Girl.

[@monkeegoro5181]

MasoGamer oooh, i'm actually commenting on youtube. feels weird-errrrrm, i mean.... i'm really feeling it! am i doing it right?

[@retro-meister]

thats exactly how i found this game, when he was doing his wind waker lp and he mentioned it years ago now

[@freelanceartist1456]

I had only found the game on The homebrew channel then i kept on playing it!

[@Jenna_Talia]

I feel like Okami is one of few games that effectively recreates the feeling of you being a benevolent god traveling the lands restoring people's faith in you. I really just mean doing sidequests and building fame through that, but Okami does it well cause you're a god who has belief in you fading.

[@JamesTheTurnbull]

Everyone stand for Japan's hidden national anthem.

[@Servierbulldog]

+Malcolm Fitzpatrick I am afraid but Japans secret national anthem is the Main Theme of Final Fantasy. They even used it for a militairy event.

[@JTHMRulez1]

+Foxy the Fox Network Fox lmao. Seriously?

[@ViceN53X]

+Foxy the Fox Network Fox No way, they really did that? You got a video for it? I want to see that.

[@グリーンフィッシュ-t2b]

@@ViceN53X I found that ↓ kzbin.info/www/bejne/sICoc2Wsnstjibs if you still curious

[@Nn.65juk]

16 years later, still a legend, still the best game i have played in my life. the dedication puted on making this game is a unique marvellous work.

[@Rhy2412TitanGamer]

One of the best games ever. After going through one of the most symbolic boss fights ever (Yami's first form represents how humans like to destroy things, its second form represent how humans use fire to destroy things, its third form represents how humans like taking risks, its fourth form represents how humans use machines to destroy things, its last form represents how humans use their own hands for evil, and lastly, its true form represents how everything, even evil, can begin small.) Your friends basically say that they will have your back and you're not alone (in that awesome cutscene). You can't do everything by yourself and you don't have to shoulder all that burden by yourself (which is the moral of this awesome story.) You have helped everyone in Nippon people in need, and you asked for nothing in return? Un-uh. We are helping you reguardless. We have your back. That lesson is powerful enough, but the way the game take that concept, ices it with some of the best music I've heard, and completes it with unique graphics, great cinematic gameplay (a little repetitive at times) and one hell of a story. This game needs a prequel or we need a sequel after Okamiden that shows how Amaterasu and (possibly) Chibiterasu go about cleansing the Celestial Plains to restore it to its former beauty. Wonder if it could be possible for a 2-player game to be made? I Think us fans would crap our pants if any of these were to happen.

[@blazewang5654]

No his first form was how humanity destroys thing his second form is how humanity desire to burn and third form is how humanity uses machines to destroy and final form is humanity's desire to use there hands for evil

[@Tazzycat432]

that last part about two player made me twitch in excitement. heh too lazy for anything else XD

[@ArcViper]

I'm genuinely curious, where is this symbolism about Yami coming from? It's been a long time since I played Okami but I don't remember anything indicating Yami as a symbol of *human* evil, and that was not the theme of the game at all (most every threat or evil was non-human). That all seems very trite and headcanony to me, but correct me if I'm wrong.

[@darkclawgreatonenas]

ArcViper it is not headcannon...the word yami is Japanese for darkness, there is much Japanese folklore hidden in the game, and the Oni known as Yami is one of them

[@ArcViper]

darkclawgreatonenas I know what his name means, although I'm not finding any info about an oni named Yami in folklore. Regardless, that didn't even come close to answering my question. Until someone can provide a source of some kind then I would assume that someone made the symbolism up and it spread like a meme.

[@BlueEyes274]

All these years later... and I still only have one word for this game in many regards. "Untouchable." A fantastic story, utterly beautiful art style, and a gorgeous soundtrack. This was a game I loved playing over and over, while shedding tears of both joy and sorrow for how the story unfolded.

[@コクヨかパイロットか]

クローバースタジオには感謝のしようもないです。希望をくれるような音楽、作り込まれた内容、古き良き日本の良さを思い出させてくれる舞台や設定。全ての評価はもちろん大神です。

[@luma2172]

That would be fantastic if Amaterasu came to Smash :(

[@sirstock7229]

there's always next time ;)

[@joshuarichards8065]

or Marvel vs Capcom, though I feel that may have happened by now.

[@VikingPotatoes]

+Joshua Richards yeah Amaterasu is in Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3

[@thateuphonistinthecorner5846]

Ammy for Smash 5! Let her final smash be the brush techniques!

[@Sylvieboy72]

Probably be Similar to Bowser Jr but Cooler x3

[@TheTerrorOfDeath71]

Japan is a country of rising sun, its the symbol of their flag, its a major deity in their religion, and Amaterasu is their sun goddess, i hope they bring this to 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony!!, with an animation of sun rising!!

[@Golden_Maple]

That would be spectacular 😭😭💞

[@Ekraelum]

That would be so epic!

[@sandakureva]

Unfotrunately, I think they're bringing AKB-48.

[@barrettfenwick8028]

If I see Japan play this song and display a white wolf at the 2020 games I will die in a state of euphoria! :P

[@deltan6212]

Japan is a secular country with 50% of the population identifying as Atheist or Non-Religious. Good luck, dawg.

[@allseek6107]

This game, to me, is the only thing that makes me want to learn more about Japanese mythology.

[@euomu]

@lego geek Religion is mythology

[@zachariousmccool5768]

This ame is terrific at explaining the mythology. The only thing it gets wrong is Susano and Ameterasu and their relationship. Otherwise...its fucking perfect

[@Garnetlioness]

v fair. i hope you have fun looking into it :-)

[@fructosecornsyrup5759]

@@euomu Here's your edgy award, sir.

[@Rangrati]

Yes

[@asimb0mb]

This is the best battle music I've ever heard! At this point, I knew that this game was something special. I cried like a little baby right before this started playing. To hear this come on, I didn't know what to do with myself anymore. I didn't know which emotion was appropriate. Never has anything ever done something like this to me. I will forever love you, Okami Amaterasu, origin of all that is good and mother to us all.

[@danielleczapp3589]

asimb0mb I relate to this Soooo much.

[@isaiahtorok7079]

Honestly

[@taniksmlgsniper7178]

I prefer Dialga's fight to the finish, personally. Grew up with PMD2.

[@oofoof1314]

no

[@DarkenMidnacrystal]

Man, if Ammy was in Smash...her final Smash would be the Sun Rising and she gets majorly increased stats. She'd get tendrils and howl when her Final Smash is over

[@bezoticallyyours83]

DarkenMidnacrystal would her side taunt be peeing on people? I couldn't believe they made peeing and explosive dog turds buyable moves to learn in the game, first time I played. Xo

[@nidohime6233]

@@bezoticallyyours83 Maybe one of them, while the other is Ammy sleeping.

[@chrisjackson6149]

@@bezoticallyyours83 One of her taunts definitely needs to be Issun popping up and bouncing on her head, making his usual mumbling noises.

[@Jenna_Talia]

@@bezoticallyyours83 I spent hours grinding for that fucking move. Hours upon hours of only fishing.

[@johnnyvalentine178]

@@Jenna_Talia worth it

[@avallach2061]

I still can't get over this game to this day. One of if not the most artistically beautiful game ever. The soundtrack is unbelievable and still makes me emotional and nostalgic. This game is a labor of love, this game has soul. Very sad that apparently it did not sell well enough at the time.

[@xenorayy]

I got emotional during that last battle and then I couldn't hold it in anymore and cried during the ending, what a beautiful game, definitely one of my favourite's

[@darshio8307]

I also cried, what a master piece

[@quintonblackburn3916]

With this, your spell of eternal night shall be broken, AND THE DAWN SHALL COME!

[@lone_wolf4809]

Quinton Blackburn Amen

[@Script_Mak3r]

Thanks, Kaguya.

[@okamikitsune1024]

WARRIORS OF LIGHT, TO ME! Oh wait, wrong game. My bad.

[@seirramoon388]

after i watched Kubo and the two strings, i had a massive urge to play this game

[@kaos5633]

ikr both the movie and this game are very alike

[@weca1022]

it isn't out in Eurpoe yet :// I want to watch it tho. Was it good?

[@kaos5633]

Evoli Glaziola yes it was amazing

[@rikkawhiterose662]

Same

[@fastaskirby2414]

Believe me, you will never forget the experiences on this game.

[@Sylvieboy72]

This is Probably the Most Beautiful piece of music I've EVER heard in a video game!!!

[@AlexPuns]

Search "Undertale - His Theme OST". Also, learn the story in the game Undertale.

[@Sylvieboy72]

Derpy Derp To bad i'm not interested in that Ridiculous Franchise.

[@SystemSearcher]

+SylveonMoon Eh, not any more ridiculous than japanese mythology. It's actually quite close to how the fanbase hypes it up. Not quite, but still close. But even I, with my fanaticism about it, can't quite understand how in the world did it come up in this video's comments. I know it comes up everywhere, but damn.

[@emishimaru-sama6449]

I got crippled by that Undertale comment, not because It's undertale but because It doesn't stand as a beautiful piece of music as said In the comment...

[@redscyther7725]

I think The Sun Rises is the more beautiful one here. Coming from someone who has played Undertale, but hasn't played Okami. Need to play it though

[@smellslikeAIC]

i just beat okami HD its definitely one of my fave games, it made me so emotional sometimes lol

[@danielleczapp3589]

SPUNL7 Me too, every time. This song has literally put me to tears lmao I just can't help it. It's too beautiful, too moving to not.

[@sirslivasthefirst2218]

Warning!: Do not play this game. Because every game played after will be a disappointment.

[@sdsd6600]

Well...you can still play Dark Souls...that's pretty much it tbh.

[@akritos546]

I know this is a joke, but if you really think that you need to play Nier. not as artsy as Okami but the story is great.

[@Drewknukem01]

I just learned about Okami recently and I have to say my first thought was "HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS?" I could of had such a better childhood. The Okami franchise is definitely one of the best, least capitalized series I've ever seen, from what I've read. If Zelda can make a thousand remakes why can't I have Okami 2 (Okamiden doesn't count, even though I liked that one too)? :(

[@royfox2010]

Personally I couldn't stand the gameplay. I know "I'm bad" or something but I got lost in one of the first big areas and stuck at the beginning of the game and I can't stand games that I have to use a walkthrough to enjoy. But the story, art style, and music are great imo...

[@Snowwydaydreamr]

I see what you did there ;-;

[@stryfe8959]

Man... I hope Amaterasu is the final Smash character. I can absolutely picture how the trailer will go: A bunch of fighters visibly exhausted trying to deal with Dharkon (With Galeem dead thanks to Sephiroth). Suddenly, a bright light behind the fighters begins to brilliantly glow, severely weakening Dharkon. All the characters turn around and are somewhat apprehensive as they think it's Galeem. It then shows that it is in fact Amaterasu. She lets out a prideful howl. This song starts to play. "Amaterasu restores the balance!" (or whatever lol) The trailer ends with all the fighters and Amaterasu leaping to attack Dharkon.

[@SunshineJesse]

Ammy is the only character that'd get me as excited as Sora.

[@LieutenantJoey]

I’m so sorry, friend.

[@stryfe8959]

@@LieutenantJoey "Mission failed, we'll get 'em next time!" Actually glad it's Sora, though.

[@gatlingpea9067]

@@stryfe8959 You mean this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpy9Z6GHpJKdqbM or this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHzCpaCpmr-Xn7c

[@stryfe8959]

​@@gatlingpea9067 "A Failed Dance" will do. lol

[@dragonsfang2482]

This game is the only game in existence that can physically make me cry and I don't cry because it's over, it's because of the fact that some parts of the game I can actually relate to and it helps me release a lot of emotional, mental and spiritual stress, strain and anxiety all at once, this game has helped me through my childhood all the way into adulthood and even now whenever I need to cry I will listen to the songs from this game just so I can have that relief and I love it through and through I will never recommend anything other than this, have a good day y'all

[@JellyFishGell]

Right? I sobbed at the end credits I'd do anything for a sequel

[@Virtual_Mysteries]

IKR jellyfishgell I would love if there was a game which is like the past where amaterasu is on the celestial plain and then waka comes and you need to fight orochi...

[@carsonsmith8694]

OKAMI 2 ANNOUNCED THE SUN RISES

[@syxand9896]

Yas it rises once again!

[@jenniferlynn7575]

Hell its about time.

[@FabioBandicootRPD]

@Optimus Troll bruh, the own Hideki Kamiya confirmed on Twitter

[@FabioBandicootRPD]

@Optimus Troll so you're telling me that the own creator is lying? Lol

[@FabioBandicootRPD]

@Optimus Troll and I'm saying that is already confirmed on Twitter, we still have to wait for a trailer, or whatever Calm down mate aa

[@Voltagenix]

The amount of inspiration I've gotten from this wolf and song is incredible.

[@WalkthruGuides]

This game is nothing short of magic. Everyone who had a hand In making this game contributed to the magic. It represents everything I love about the medium of gaming: passionate people coming together to realise a vision. The music, the art, the story, the characters, everything. This game is just magic.

[@jacksonb6444]

I’m not usually easily moved but this game’s soundtrack gets me teary eyed so quick

[@WrenchNinja]

Happy 10th anniversary

[@LrdVnm]

Didn't you mean... Ammyversary? I'll let myself out.

[@Peachystrudel]

Felt great playing Okami again after 2 years. The art style is just amazing for me and I love the mechanics. I nearly teared because of this song. I was also lucky that I knew where all the stray beads were at the time too haha. I would seriously recommend this game to anybody that haven't even played it yet and give it a chance. If they seem to enjoy it, they should get Okamiden for the Nintendo DS.

[@okguy167]

"In all these tales, there is no record of a decisive victor. Has no one emerged victorious? Or was the event simply not recorded? As the darkness tries to cover all, forget not the warmth of purifying light. Prayer is power. Power is prayer"

[@RapDog62]

This is, no exaggeration, my favorite game track of all time. No other tune has made me feel so many emotions at once as strongly as this one.

[@MayaMachina-n8s]

I cried during the boss fight :')

[@PuChu-bx4ux]

Will go to Ise Jingu next month, this is surely the bgm when visit Amaterasu's sweet home.

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

How was the visit?

[@PuChu-bx4ux]

@@GracemarieJohnson2763 Excellent, it is my very first time praying to a certain deity. Many people queuing for praying to her.

[@Techhunter_Talon]

Definitely number 1 for my favorite final boss theme. Haven't seen many games come close to topping this.

[@PrincessLelouch]

Okami is an amazing game. It really is unforgettable. It has beautiful art, a riveting story, and very smooth but unique gameplay. It's not one of those games that boasts fast-paced, action-filled gameplay. It really lets you slow down for a bit and just focus on what's really important, appreciate nature more. It's such a cultural game, the culture which stems from an appreciation of nature. It really opens your eyes to the beauty of the world and the delicate balance between life and death

[@Fantasy782]

This game is so good that I almost feel like I should spread the message everywhere about how awesome this game is.....(kind of like Issun at the end)...lol...More people should play this game though. I feel like many just judge it before giving it a try.

[@ChewieCookiesGames]

Emily M I hear you. I got it for the PS3 last year, and it was AMAZING! Definitely one of my favorite games! Got the sequel for the halibut, but I've yet to play through all of it. I love what I've seen of Okamiden already, though!

[@timeparadox999]

Run through the streets of Manhattan throwing Okami instruction manuals at people.

[@novaskies4282]

***** Hel yea XD

[@LucDutra92]

He probably would have been taken to jail. Then again he could keep throwing manuals at the cops and his cellmates so the message can be spread to all.

[@phaan2856]

I'll never get tired of this

[@ZelumPendragon]

Amaterasu = Goddess of the Sun Sun Rises = Nippon Nippon = Japan Amaterasu is not just mother of all Japan... *She IS Japan!*

[@necroheartplucker]

I loved it when this theme was played during the final phase of the final boss battle! It literally went from Amaterasu having almost no hope of defeating Yami to literally gaining the upper hand due to the power of hope within everyone's hearts. This is really a unique experience in a final boss battle that I never felt in other games.

[@twikki9071]

She literally destroyed Yami near the end of the battle.

[@nono-nt8je]

It’s enough to make a grown man cry… And that’s okay

[@crepooscul]

I am feeling all dead inside because I finished the game, and will never experience it again for the first time.

[@shydreameress264]

Felt this years ago. But there's always a time where I come back to it thanks to nostalgia ^^

[@yannatoko9898]

I have twice beaten it, the Wii version.

[@ClefairyRox]

I finally had the chance to experience this game because my local library has a copy. I waited patiently for my chance to check it out, and my patience was rewarded. I want to emphasize that this is not a perfect game by any means. There were some times I found myself a little frustrated, especially when it came to the controls (I had the Wii version). However, I still greatly enjoyed the experience, and I highly recommend it. This song is easily my favorite track in the game, and it perfectly compliments the final battle.

[@trikkinikki6843]

BEST. LIBRARY. EVER.

[@andreyserebryakov2231]

This is the first time I'm hearing this. By accident. It's devine. I will buy the game.

[@twikki9071]

Going to have to put in some work if you want to hear this theme in game

[@phaan2856]

@@twikki9071 It's not work if you're having fun

[@twikki9071]

True, fantastic experience all the way through :]

[@Ogeret1405]

Same honestly

[@oreng221]

omg its so cool people are still playing, even if its only a few! this is a seriously underrated game

[@Veryfreshveryflourish24]

Okami is coming to switch! PRAISE THE SUN!

[@Pompadourius]

They're seriously porting Okami to everything nowadays, and I have no problem with that whatsoever. Just wish Platinum Games (who contain the remaining original dev team for Okami) and Capcom (who still hold the rights to the IP) would team up to do some other game in that game world. Not an Okami sequel since I think it ended perfectly, but another story set in that world.

[@reginal.898]

And I am glad of it, because I finally get to play it, though I have to admit I suck at playing, but it is so beautiful I don't even mind! Also, bought the entire game soundtrack, because the music is too good not to.

[@ninetailedfox579121]

@@reginal.898 I am glad every time they put Okami on a new console because then more people get to experience what I think is the greatest game ever made.

[@corrinflakes9659]

Okami Souls pls.

[@val4128]

@@corrinflakes9659 Dark souls is what happens if you lose against Yami

[@BigAlvideos101]

I am SO glad that this masterpiece is getting the love it deserves in Monster Hunter Rise!

[@impcityangel3245]

That crossover was the reason I played this game!

[@Marioguy92]

This song is so powerful... I tear up every time.

[@fluffyeevee383]

This track is special. It plays during the final boss, but it is not their theme. It is YOUR theme. Amaterasu, Goddess of the sun, wilder of the celestial brush.

[@kd0079]

I love that the fact that the final boss is not particularly hard or challenging, because it is not supposed to be. With your best bud Issun's help in restoring the faith of the people across the country, what chance does the King of Eternal Darkness (lit. translation of the Japanese name of Yami, 常闇ノ皇) stands before the Goddess of the Sun?

[@mid7752]

@@kd0079 I just wish Yami's health bar was longer so I could hear the theme a bit more.

[@kd0079]

All the songs used in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 march in were marvelous, but I just can't help but wished that they used this theme for Japan's entrance.

[@aquamarinerose5405]

"We are Okami Amatarasu. Goddess of the Sun. With the power to bring light back to the world"

[@TheFluffyHyena]

Okami is one of the few games I've played that have made me cry. Or one of the few things PERIOD that have made me cry. Just because how fucking beautiful the game is and because of the last cutscene before Yami's final phase. I do wish that phase was much stronger, just so I could listen to this for much longer ingame

[@Videogal1993]

With the Monster Hunter Rise event quest played this song, I legit broke into tears. Gathering the paintings across the Shrine area to get the layered armor for my dog to be the sun goddess traveling with my hunter. Glad Capcom didn’t forget this game.

[@ReneAensland]

My guy has 43 hours into this game and still hasn't beat it. Tomorrow might be the day and I cannot wait for this song to play.

[@HarryBoSweets]

HE HIT THE TRUE END, HE’S DOING IT, YEEEEEEEEEEES

[@cytos]

oi

[@McluvinAddFillerHere]

I've never been touched by a game like I was at the ending of this one. I nearly cry every time I see it. Seeing Issun telling others about you and all their prayers going to you really does it for me. Just thinking about it now makes my eyes well up in tears. Most beautiful game that I've played.

[@Crazy4LifeStreak]

This is the best game ever made in my opinion, so much beauty for just a game. The storyline is exciting and unexpected, driving you inside the game with every step, making you wanna play it forever. Also it has the most beautiful OST i ever heard !! " A river of stars may separate the two, but in the end, the two will join each other. " (Waka)

[@97Multiphantom]

Hands down THE GREATEST game ever TO be made or that EVER WILL be made!!!!!

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

this soundtrack is so beautiful... I kinda feel like I`m gonna cry tears of joy. Its like, "Don`t give up! You are almost there! One more mountain to climb until you reach your goal! Just remember the thousands of mountains behind you!"

[@juriisthaesslich]

Best Wii game hands down.

[@TheOmegau]

Was better on the PS2. Hands down.

[@KitsuneXIIIKitsu]

TheOmegau Agreed 100%

[@TheOmegau]

KitsuneXIIIKitsu It's sad that anyone who didn't get it for PS2 missed out on the beautiful end credits we got, among other things. I wish Clover hadn't been shut down. Then they could have shared in the beauty first hand like us who were able to experience this game as it was meant to be experienced.

[@TheLastVoodooMan]

TheOmegau what about the hd version on ps3?

[@TheOmegau]

TheLastVoodooMan Still has things cut out. Only the original has everything it's supposed to have, as after that they had to remove anything that referenced Clover Studio. That included the ending credits, which were beautiful all on their own.

[@TheDakattack3000]

I cannot believe I missed out years ago on this gem. This is a work of art. Playing the HD version was wonderful. It truly deserves the respect and honor it has earned for its accomplishments. Much like Issun and the people mirroring our own, we must be the envoys who write the tales of Okami to the gaming masses. As long as we keep writing and telling them, that goddess wolf will never die in our hearts and minds.

[@fferd1680]

I'll never forget the first time I heard this theme...such a song, such a journey, such a game.

[@prometheus-ii7030]

All hope is lost. Yami has won, and your powers have been stripped from you once more. The day of darkness shall never end...but in the darkness, a light. The prayers, the hopes, of all those whose lives you've touched on your journey, all rising up in a flare of beauty, all ignited by your greatest ally - the wandering artist. And as the people put their hands together in prayer, their hopes and dreams flow through you and revive you. You are Okami Amaterasu, the Rising Sun, and you will burn away the darkness before you!

[@ff710kh]

JAPAN MAIN THEME !!

[@Ibrahim-ho7bu]

Every time I play this game I wish it never ended. The world is so full of life and the characters are so well made that you really care about each and every one. There’s so much to work with in a sequel, I really hope they think about making it, it’s been forever!

[@RoomDude]

Some people dislike this ??!! How can taste be that bad for them

[@sammicopor]

The sun rises burning red to display the start of a better future. God didn't forget us.

[@ChicoCreeper]

No! They expect one of us in the wreckage, brother Have we started the sun? Yes *draws a circle* the sun rises

[@noir371]

This is one of the best osts ever created

[@Sateriasiz]

Ahh finally got this game- wasnt apart of my childhood sadly but im excited to enjoy it

[@giorno2605]

In times of darkness, remember the sun will continue to rise for you.

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

I spent a week straight in 2006 playing Okami, still vividly remember it even now, astonishing game. I still have the original soundtrack box set in immaculate condition

[@larryeagle7537]

It's just beautiful and poetic how using Sunrise at the start of the battle severely weakens Yami. I always like to imagine that even those outside the Ark saw that their prayers worked, with the sun blazing and burning away the darkness and despair they faced.

[@xXDragonCartoonsXx]

This isn’t just some boss battle music this is YOUR theme

[@The_Admiral_Angel]

As soon as I watched this final battle on Chugga's LP while the music played, I had emotions that hardly any other final boss theme gave me. The intense yet beautiful feel of this theme is a sign that even things look bleak, you'll never be alone to face your troubles for the people that believe in you. Rei Kondoh is a genius for making final boss themes intense and uplifting at the same time. This, Id ~ Purpose from Fire Emblem Awakening, and Jergingah (Planet Destruction Form) from The Wonderful 101 are some of the best final boss themes I ever heard in video game history.

[@MrAnsatsuken]

You sound like someone who would enjoy the _Pokémon Mystery Dungeon_ series. I really, REALLY recommend you to give 'em a try (the second one, _Explorers of Sky_, has kind of an unequaled story). Had _Blue Rescue Team_ (the first one) and Explorers of Sky for YEARS until I decided to play them. I wouln't be exagerating by saying it's one of the best decisions I ever made.

[@MrAnsatsuken]

***** I-I was reffering to Pit ピット...

[@MrAnsatsuken]

***** Oh But emulators exist y'know. It just takes some minutes to download it.

[@jacobstoecker458]

I started this game last year. It was a game I already knew I'd love but never got around to playing for 2 or so years. It was exactly what I wanted and the music being amazing just made this series even better for me

[@DaOttqzerrr17]

Oh the feels!!!!!

[@LiaCorner]

i play Okami again after 15 years, and this masterpiece still gives me the very pure emotions it did 15 years ago, when i first played the game. I feel so honored to get to experience Okami in my life! This game belongs to heaven itself. It deserves to be one of top games of all time :"( so sad ppl underrated such a wonderful artwork without even giving it a try. If i had a wish, i wish a studio will inherite Clover studio's will and revive Okami once again, spread it's beauty throughout the world. Okami is always my most favorite game for ages💜

[@Pinkio]

Congratulations on beating Trials of Death on Super Mario Maker, ChainChompBraden! (This song played on the stream when it happened lol)

[@cytos]

oi

[@PocketBroccoli]

I just finished okami for the 1000th time and it never gets old! I really hope they make a second one :)

[@velk-66791]

It's the game that got me interested in Japanese culture and the first one I ever completed at 100%. There is a second one though, it's called Okamidēn and it's on NDS. It even has an English localisation !

[@Dominoblow]

it's been about 8 years since ive played this game, and I have played many since. I'm 21 now. And to this day, this is still one of the most badass hero music I've ever heard in my life...one of the reasons why it's still my favorite video game:) such POWER man! never gets old!

[@FurryMcMemes]

The pinnacle moment when Amaterasu's true beauty and splendor shines brighter than the sun, when she vanquishes evil forever.

[@TheDarkSideOfSnake]

EPIC. It's songs like this that make me wish life actually had a soundtrack playing in the background.

[@austinmorrison6953]

Imagine my excitement when I saw them put this game onto the switch. And looking back this game has not lost its splendor. And the final fight against the ruler of darkness Yami is still the stuff of legends.

[@trice1857]

I'm japanese and went Shinto high school, so I'm so glad that everyone loves this game about our indigenous religion even though I'm not a faithful person

[@meremsolomon4744]

They're merely appreciate Art when they see it. As this game, is one form of Art itself.

[@Katana314]

Just finished this game today. The highlights, to me: Almost every single technique you learn through the course of the game ends up being used during the final boss encounter, and that's a lot of techniques. (Even the "Restoration" spell!) Not to mention the sappy, but inspirational, cutscene with Issun towards the end - and a great way of using the Sun technique, Okami's signature, to drive in the impact.

[@bartek3618]

The game creators should feel honored that ChainChompBraden beat Trials of Death while this song was playing.

[@cytos]

oi

[@ulabula1680]

whoever this is should feel honored to listen to the soundtrack of one of the biggest masterpieces in video game history***

[@TheSolBlader]

Literally who

[@KingBoo97]

"literally who" "whoever this is" LMAO gotta love people