Street Fighter 6 Ryu's Theme - Viator

[@laku-tikku554]

"Mid-life crisis? Yeah I'd have a crisis too if my life was mid" -Ryu

[@Goobergurl]

Sounds like what Ryu would say to Ken lmao

[@aaronaaron2405]

nah he'd never say that😂. It would actually make him funny.​@@Goobergurl

[@Sir_Killsalot]

​@@aaronaaron2405so true😂

[@caseyogden7105]

i,,, i dont think the man knows what mid means, have you seen him with a phone?

[@WarDragonOfTheLight]

​@@caseyogden7105Exactly. Ryu would say that after hearing it in the subway or something. He wouldnt understand and think it was supposed to be inspirational.

[@MaxNMotion]

“The answer lies in the heart of these sick beats.” - Ryu, Street Fighter 6

[@SquallArgonar94]

Hahaha phenomenal

[@alexmaximus110]

"This will be a good fight" -Ryu, Street Fighter VI

[@robegondrp5677]

😆🥊

[@MisterDodos117]

These beats are fucking hot dogshit tho

[@Ghaust8546]

@@MisterDodos117 whatever ya say man

[@lindai.sotorivera9016]

Ryu's theme : 🕴🏻🎷🎺🕺🏻🪩 Ryu: 🧔🏻

[@opera-mw3wh]

risi non poco

[@Sy-xu2yw]

Facial hair is giving me Ken from fist of the northstar lol

[@obedience6371]

🧔‍♂️👊💥

[@temmaxtemma9570]

Ryu has beaten the final boss. Now he's just cleaning up side quests.

[@matheuslopes5287]

Indeed, beating up Bison for good (or so it seems) is pretty much the ultimate achievement in the SF universe. Everything else is a side quest.

[@amartyapandit]

He's now enjoying working out getting buff has been experimenting with his looks getting a sicc beard He's the Gigachad of the fighting game genre

[@joerodriguez5622]

Yes

[@dismasthepenitent569]

Bison was a side quest. Ryu's main quest has always been self-improvement.

[@GhostTraindude]

The name of the theme should be side quest hadoken....

[@darkvenom46]

Street Fighter V Ryu, "This is the path of my destiny." Street Fighter 6 Ryu, "This is the path I have chosen." You love to see the character development in Fighting Games.

[@blackout1524]

The SFV line is a localization change. In Japanese he doesn't say "destiny".

[@darkvenom46]

@@blackout1524 What!? Ahhhh, :(

[@tayshaunliggons2155]

Stop ruining it it’s similar and means the same thing so stop

[@flowerthencrranger3854]

@@tayshaunliggons2155 ???

[@shadowkhiz7455]

@@tayshaunliggons2155 But it doesn’t mean the same thing though…

[@I-oh_Badguy]

He’s found enlightenment, and now he can enjoy fighting. He no longer has the fear of loosing himself.

[@emanuel81111]

exactly, enlightment is rolling with the punches and enjoying life as its.

[@rd1426]

We all find our appreciation of free form jazz one way or another

[@Berd-Wasted.]

@@emanuel81111 *THAT'S ABOUT IT!!!!!!!*

[@dhruvsharma6826]

@@emanuel81111 Brilliant ! There's so much to it, many words can be used to go on and on about the concept of enlightenment, but at the end of it, what you have said is the basis of it all. Awesome.

[@Frog101_Real]

He’s gonna lose himself in these funky fresh beats

[@astrid4505]

This is literally a heist movie's montage music, that moment when the characters explain the plan and somehow execute it to perfection, showing off how good each character is at their own specialized niche skill

[@twaggytheatricks4960]

...Oh. Oh wow, I _totally see it._ Excellent image, there!

[@joerodriguez5622]

....Damn you speak truth

[@krishrama]

lmao... yup.

[@Surfacekilla1]

Makes me imagine bunch of people around the table and the mc says "Alright here's how its going to go" and the camera shot zooms into the table and diagrams come up

[@LarryBonson]

So true this a heist theme.

[@superbigtime]

You might think this theme's a bit too funky and loose for Ryu, but then you notice all the little details they give his character - he breathes a sigh of relief at the end of a fight, his tone's informal in most of his victory quotes, and he has a smile he's trying to hold back during his pre-fight walkouts. Ryu's more loose and happy with himself, and can finally enjoy fights to the fullest, with this theme to match.

[@MartianBuddy]

Doesn’t really sound like a relieved warrior tho. Juri sounds like sadistic spider, zangief sounds like a large than life Russian wrestler. This sounds like he joined phantom thieves lol

[@missrebel634]

Sounds like something that would play at the end credits of a game, after you've beaten the final boss.

[@Scrub_DJ]

@@MartianBuddyI’m taking away your rights to your own opinion

[@VGHSyntheticOrchestra]

It only took him till he wad almost 60. Lol

[@MartianBuddy]

@@Scrub_DJ the prince of trash has spoken and no one cares.

[@risingdragon3079]

The song of a man who's finally conquered his demons.

[@Otherfabbros]

Ryu: This song is too funky for my music taste Capcom composer: oh, sorry we can chang... Ryu: I didn't tell you to stop the music.

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

The answer lies in the funk

[@kaisernull0413]

This should be a deep fried meme...just saying

[@amartyapandit]

@@giahuynguyenkim6389 This sounds like something Dee Jay would say to Ryu after designing his new theme for him

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

@@amartyapandit Then challenges him to a battle.

[@amartyapandit]

@@giahuynguyenkim6389 Dee Jay: It was fun makin' this and shit but cha gotta show me if those new guns of yours can match mine *flexes biceps* Ryu: With pleasure *Fight*

[@Emezie]

VIATOR noun, plural vi·a·to·res [vahy-uh-tawr-eez, -tohr-]. "a wayfarer; traveler"

[@alexmaximus110]

Travel way further

[@Felipera_]

not to be confused with Guile's theme, Aviator

[@Ramsey276one]

Thanks for this!

[@maxolotl7089]

Interior crocodile alligator

[@ShadowBlade79]

This Ryu is absolutely living his best life, and I'm 100 percent with it. After everything he's been through, he deserves to kick back and freestyle a little.

[@BeingADik_Jacob]

until Violent Ken...........................Ryu: "sighs back to work"

[@ShardReaper]

That they’re putting out tracks so ahead of release tells me they’re _very_ confident in their music, and if this and the other tracks are any indication, they absolutely should be.

[@EBlade3529]

feels like SF6 overall looks like it's heading in a positive direction given how decent they've been marketing it compared to SF V

[@zackrose6261]

@@EBlade3529 SF6 Definitely has much more budget then what SFV has.

[@ihatemovingpictures]

Hard agree every track kicks ass. Even if they add a jukebox for the nostalgia babies im just gonna leave this as default.

[@marcusgabriel8365]

@@ihatemovingpictures gamer or not, people really love to complain about how the music from a person or various people have really changed and not the exact same thing they listen to in the past. People really are stuck in their own nostalgia

[@sourcesauce]

it looks and feels like theyre very confident and its almost reassuring to see a company put something out there, and basically seem fuckin proud of what they have made and are eager to show it off, like they just can't wait to show everyone. its wild.

[@rashad0026]

I love how SF6 is NOT over-relying on nostalgia. It's what made SF3 so unique.

[@rensopinto2139]

Yeah man good point

[@blackmanta2527]

Finally someone with facts

[@UnifiedEntity]

Yeah but SF3 got it right. This one...eh.

[@Fco2k7]

that is the path that SF6 has to follow, to achieve an identity as a game.

[@Frankax201]

2:55 we get ryu's theme's chorus leitmotiv with brasses it's still there but has a cute reference

[@Kyuubi424]

This is the theme of Ryu's mid life success.

[@misutahowaitodesu]

defeating the satsui no hado ✅ defeating the pros with lvl 8 CPU ✅

[@bipolarmadness5075]

You half joking, but canon he is loaded with so much money he has people manage his finances for him so he can concentrate to only care about traveling and fighting.

[@officersquarehead]

@@bipolarmadness5075 Really???

[@imshail]

​@@officersquarehead​​Yep, it's in his world tour storyline.

[@mrpringle9479]

​@@bipolarmadness5075 as if he wasn't Chad enough

[@MaikaSakuranomiya]

SF4: This answer lies in the heart of battle SF5: This is a path of my destiny SF6: *Vibin with the Jazz*

[@orbantroll4002]

SF6: This will be a good fight

[@ChrisTalusVT]

The answer lies in the heart of funk

[@kyps1259]

SF 6: This is the Path I've choosen...

[@orangejuice8230]

SF6: Yah like jazz?

[@torkicks2670]

i understand that trap and hip hop are all people listen to these days but you can't call this jazz might as well call it country

[@anenemystand5582]

Ryu may not be "there yet" but if this theme says anything it certainly says he's getting there.

[@SpadeHand]

Whether or not he's getting there, this theme is getting it

[@pn2294]

“Strength is a journey without a real ending.”

[@marcusgabriel8365]

I’m kinda scared for Ken now. Considering the leaks, Ryu may have achieved his own virtue of greatness but Ken feels like his the one that will eventually have a taste of the dark hado

[@anenemystand5582]

@@marcusgabriel8365 to be fair those leaks are dubious. Something definitely happened to him but his wife just suddenly deciding one of the things she loved about him she now hates is hack writing

[@shawziiz5031]

Ryu better be fully, truly mastering Mu no Ken at this point, I mean like seriously. Liu Kang has become freaking God/Titan level and Jin Kazama can fully control his Devil form at will now. Ryu better step up his power

[@FruitsBootG]

In exchange for losing his shirt, Ryu has found his way

[@Spoopkane]

he traded his shirt for sandles

[@NathanPRF]

He finally found himself, not like a martial artist but like a beggar 😌 kkkkkkkkk

[@cosmosofinfinity]

@@Spoopkane A true martial artist has no need for material possessions. He should go naked

[@supersayianpeter10]

Lol

[@mr.goblin6039]

Yes… The way of funky beats.

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

This sounds very celebratory.... Seems like Ryu is in a good place right now after overcoming the Dark Hado

[@dcode1000]

makes wonder what ken's theme will be like. seems they're trying to turn him into violent ken

[@He-who-wakes]

@@dcode1000 hope its some fucking metal or rock. That would be crazy

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

@@dcode1000 Maaan I'm not a complete expert on SF lore or anything.... But didn't Rose foresee Bison coming back? If that is the case Bison will use Ken who is in a weakened mental state, take over him with his psycho powers... Boom!!! Voilent Ken is back

[@KaguraHibachi]

@@He-who-wakes Depressing rock

[@QuinnIsIn]

As a Kage main. I hate happy Ryu!!!

[@Raging_Asura]

Having played World Tour and maxed out Ryu's bonding, this theme suits this version of him just SO well. A man that can finally live his life to the fullest and however he wants; one that can continue his pursue of true strength without having to limit himself to not be possesed by an evil energy that makes him go mad. A Ryu that can now have a life outside of just training. A Ryu that, mentally speaking, is finally at peace

[@41tinman41]

Viator means traveler, transient. I love that the feel of the theme really does feel like someone who's out in the world, enjoying the sights and feeling himself. Now that Ryu is free of the Dark Hadou, he's thriving and finally able to express and explore. Can't wait to see where the game takes Ryu and the rest of the characters.

[@anenemystand5582]

Wow dude. The totally official street fighter telegram account is offering you a pc. That's crazy. Certainly it isn't some scammer in a shitty eastern European apartment trying to trick you.

[@WRILLI4M]

Considering Ryu's facial expression in the official artwork, I'd bet you're right. He seems much more relaxed and nonchalant, in a very good way.

[@BronzeAgePepper]

Ken might be another story...his smile and optimism are his identity, it'd be a crime against fighting game lore to see him widowed or divorced.

[@WRILLI4M]

@@BronzeAgePepper agreed. If this is confirmed to be canon, I hope they bring his family back in his ending.

[@SIGNOR-G]

The viator was also a figure of power in ancient Rome wich covered much or less the role of the lictors. Clearly this means that Ryu wants to make the new Roman Empire.

[@ShadowCoH316]

This theme makes it feel like Ryu has really grown up and found a way to relax and be confident in himself simultaneously. He's always been so tense and tightly wound around his goals that he never had a chance to relax. Even the art for him here humanizes him more than he ever was. I'm hoping the story mode includes some shot of him doing some totally normal person things. Eating some noodles, doing laundry, sitting in a comfortable position. Anything to bring him back down to earth a bit. He did finally defeat M. Bison after all, his only real remaining adversary is Akuma, but maybe even Akuma has chilled out a bit, who knows? Very interested to see how this all turns out.

[@helmiboboy]

the image of Ryu doing laundry while being wanderer is just lol

[@h4b2_k66]

This comment is utter bs, theme makes him seem like a new student,

[@helmiboboy]

@@h4b2_k66 you're sure? i felt like his new theme is cool that Ryu now is in a better place.. he didn't have to worry about Hado occupied his mind all the time again. he's free to funk in the street 👍

[@Zetho]

Lmao sitting in a comfortable position🤣. But akuma chilling out a bit would never happen, ain’t no turning back from fully embracing the satsui no hado

[@akumamatata1820]

Akuma is probably sick of kicking Ryu's arse and looking for someone stronger in SF6😂

[@channelof7313]

0:03 Intro 0:16 Round 1 1:14 Round 2 2:52 Round 3 2:12 Critical Health 2:05 Intermission

[@Bleach_Drinker_7]

Been looking for this, thanks

[@yabukiman4273]

At first I thought of this as very "not-Ryu", but... I think that's the point, Ryu is not the same individual, he is not struggling with those inner demons anymore. Besides, this is a true banger anyways. In conclusion, I think the SF6 sound team did an amazing job here.

[@blackout1524]

Ryu wasn't struggling in 3rd Strike...nothing about him as changed so the theme doesn't land at all.

[@LarryBonson]

@@blackout1524 Ryu has changed he is older and much more wise, theme actually fits when whe you look at Ryu as a whole.

[@blackout1524]

@@LarryBonson Gouken is older, stronger and wiser than Ryu yet his SFIV theme was serious. If they wanted to show how wise and strong Ryu is they would give him a theme that reflects that. His SF6 theme doesn't fit the character.

[@Korvinian4601]

@@blackout1524 He was struggling with the Dark Hadou before third strike, now he’s just more chill

[@blackout1524]

@@Korvinian4601 He overcame it in SFV. He was chilling in SFIII yet his 3rd Strike is serious

[@Lanasano635]

After years of training. Using uncountable shoryukens. After multiple hadokens. Ryu knew… That the answer lies in the heart of Jazz.

[@longsteinpufferbatch4949]

Lmao

[@w0lf_step]

Its more like funk/soul thing, but you're right. haha

[@victortwo466]

It might not be great as Ryu's Theme from SFII and "Kobu" from SFIII imo. But it is still wonderful to hear and kinda funny to grove yourself a little bit of jazz and funk that seperate itself apart from others. After all it is all about preferrece and acquired taste when it comes to music in general and some might like it, some might not but when it comes to music some people might like it and some people might not but to me its alright with me imo.

[@orlanzo2621]

@@victortwo466 I honestly think both “Good Fighter” and “Rising Dragoon” are better than “Kobu”.

[@max-lee1203]

@@orlanzo2621 Sfex3's ost is just top tier

[@RestlessDipstick]

I love how triumphant and upbeat this theme sounds. Like, even if this isn't Ryu's peak, it still gives off the vibe that SF6 Ryu is one that'a fully confident in his abilities. Especially now that he's fully overcome the Satsui-no-Hado for what's likely been several years.

[@Banglaryu]

Stfu nothing beats the sfiv and sfv Ryu's theme

[@1337hacks]

Yup, he could declare his own journey over, but the man just wants to fight more!

[@MetalsirenIXI]

CRUSH AKUMA!!

[@spazz274]

@its nice knowin ya your a troll dude lol

[@sng3939]

It’s peak ryu!! He’s gigachad now

[@joshualowe959]

This theme feels like Ryu is finally at piece overcoming the Satsui No Hado

[@chidaluokoro9104]

I can break dance now

[@SonicX]

ABSOLUTELY

[@alexmaximus110]

Ryu the New GigaChad

[@jetstreamsamsung1753]

Victory dance theme

[@achair7958]

The theme of a man who hasn't just come to terms with his inner demons, but outright conquered and tamed them.

[@MansMan42069]

So much so that the demon (Kage) threw a fit and ran home to sulk

[@asamiyashin444]

The idiot who composed this as a theme for Ryu is the one who needs to conquer his inner demons, I rather would say.

[@TheKataykan]

Ryu is like "oh yeah im feeling good" in SF6 with this theme

[@M613M]

This is definitely the song of a man whos fought Gods, monsters, superheroes, Pokemon, and most importantly, Norimaro!

[@Takashii85]

AND STILL KICKING

[@Strenyoff]

Yet he didn't fight Liu Kang or Sub-Zero

[@MansMan42069]

@@Strenyoff It's a good thing too. Liu Kang and Scorpion should count themselves lucky 😏

[@Strenyoff]

@@MansMan42069 just a moment of imagination. Liu Kang vs Ryu intro example: - I sense Dragon's spirit in you. - My name means "Dragon". - Then honor me with Kombat.

[@BJLegacy74]

He fought alongside Reiji, Xiaomu, Kogoro, Mii, Haken, Kaguya, Jin, Akira, Cloud, and Sora.

[@inspektorblacket2356]

This is a bop, well deserving for one of gaming most iconic characters

[@EBlade3529]

that sax makes it all the more fire and I'm seriously LOVING how they mix in Japanese traditional instruments with a hip-hop vibe

[@the-7th159]

He is and will be always the face of fighting games period

[@Gerolanfalan]

Groovy and funkalicious

[@marcusgabriel8365]

@@the-7th159 he will also be the guest star that will kick anyone’s ass in a fighting game, dude even showed up to beat up power rangers characters

[@the-7th159]

@@marcusgabriel8365 Ryu is the goat no cap

[@basketcaseface813]

Crazy to me how people think this sounds bad. All the SF6 themes have been bangers to me.

[@MukeshKumar-dy4ti]

Maybe when they hear first time they couldn't accept it but later they like it. After all ryu also need happiness 😊

[@Sovereign2319]

As a practicing musical composer, I absolutely adore when funky songs incorporate slightly detuned strings. It's such a vibe.

[@KingCrimson82]

really didnt recognize that but yes, jiust shut up, dont tell anyone, somesecrets must be kept dude

[@5715klin]

i'd imagine the songs were made digitally so everything had intentionality. it would be unlikely (or maybe it's my inexperience talking) that they'd put together a piece then go back to adjust the "strings" or key. I'd credit it more so to writing in dissonance which is very common in jazz, and consequently hip hop and street music.

[@SebaSawa]

Good concept, but this song sound nothing like ryu theme... maybe the flutes...

[@theexaltedlt8222]

@@SebaSawa well because it's not trying to be previous ryu themes

[@michael8471]

I like the remixed samples of old themes added

[@Dembalak2]

This theme hits close to my heart. As a fellow in my 30’s struggling my entire life with ACoA and finally tried to get some help and cure my mind and soul. Just as Ryu overcome Dark Hadou I may overcome my inner demons.

[@mr_rgp]

You and me both

[@zakh231]

Good luck to both of you ❤️

[@Oimae]

why do you people share this stuff with randoms online? All this does is make others unconfortable too.

[@ermacn.cheese726]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you're managing well and you have a nice life.

[@itsjustvin7630]

@@Oimae I dont feel uncomfortable

[@nickclark1815]

This theme is much happier than most of Ryu’s, pretty fitting now that he’s conquered his (literal) inner demon.

[@Tangrowth_Fan]

His 2nd Impact theme comes close to this level of upbeat-ness if im bein honest

[@joedatius]

@@Tangrowth_Fan I'd say that theme is more peaceful and certainly much more low tempo, this is clearly going for a more victorious but lighthearted feel like optimistic new chapter

[@juandavidamadomartin8015]

Street Fighter copying Tekken for the 99999th time be like:

[@Tangrowth_Fan]

@@joedatius I meant upbeat as having a brighter, more "positive sounding" cheerful tone if you will. Not upbeat as in describing the actual music itself, thought I should clarify that

[@phantasyryder]

Finally he's not bummy looking!

[@Lalaphive]

This is a banger! The old theme still exists guys! It's not gone anywhere. There will most likely be a classic pack for themes and costumes.

[@FlagshipFighter]

It's really grown on me too (after being lukewarm on it first)

[@coolman5242]

@@FlagshipFighter Same here, when it first came out I wasn't sure how to feel about it, but coming back to it months later it's surprisingly fun to listen to now.

[@mr.frozeman7115]

How u know the old and best theme still exist? The new is pure shit

[@natediaz1863]

No, it's junk. Capcom doesn't seem to understand this character anymore.

[@AfroSnackey]

You can hear the OG Ryu theme in the bassline and it occasionally gets shared by the Saxes and Orchestra. Beast mode remix.

[@YonkoDGoofy]

Ryu in a whole new state of mind after beating that Dark Hado. This theme speaks volumes in how far he's come. Every music piece gets me more and more hype for this game. I haven't felt this much goosebumps since SF3.

[@Asupernaruto1]

Not suppressing it, overcome it with the power of nothingness that Ryu mastered.

[@songoku9348]

Ah yes!!! I’ve been waiting for this! Very different from Kobu in 3S. Like Ryu’s going to hit the town

[@MechaG]

I always liked Good Fighter better.

[@Azure029]

this one is very reminiscent of good fighter

[@mynameissongoku]

Really like this song.

[@Kamurotetsu]

After playing the beta, I gotta say that hearing the music that kicks in at 2:52 on the final round always pumped me up to give it my all. Whether playing as Ryu or against him!

[@mainstreetmafia6605]

This sounds like something out of a 70s cop show where everyone knows kung fu and I mean that as a compliment

[@Bbbjkbbvub]

This theme sounds like you overcame a lot of adversity and for the first time, you’re actually enjoying life. Love it!

[@MikhailDaken]

As a musician, it is AMAZING to see people talking about this theme in the ways they are. Love it.

[@nope2957]

people are shitting on it undeserved tho this fucking slaps harder than will smith

[@MikhailDaken]

@@nope2957 haters gonna hate but there are some amazing responses from people about why the theme sounds like it does. Makes me feel hopeful that there is merit in putting deeper meaning into the work.

[@nope2957]

@@MikhailDaken people predicted that sf6 might be like sf 3rd strike in terms of innovation and setting a tone on fighting games I say that it also extends to the music give these guys 3 years and they will make a damn religion from Jaime and Ryu's themes

[@AP-Design]

After so many games with Ryu so serious, giving him a theme like this feels earned.

[@JohnyBonesJones]

This has that "I'm about teach this new school some old school shit" vibe to it. EDIT: holy crap thanks everybody I didn't think my comment was all too great but the likes speak otherwise, y'all awesome 👍

[@WOLFGANG1125]

We call that footsies

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

@@WOLFGANG1125 Footsies is a myth lol

[@Bone8380]

@@SPACECOWBOY705 what

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Ass To Mouth Bull's Penis

[@vbby]

@@SPACECOWBOY705 Footsies is a psyop

[@tafazula8979]

It's like they took the flavor of third strike and didn't oversaturate it with the new generation sf electronic instruments. What a track. All of them so far. What a mix. ,🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EBlade3529]

that sax goes HARD AF and i'm all for it

[@alanf8622]

How hard are you lying to yourself right now? This sucks.

[@sergiogarciagonzalez1391]

@@alanf8622 it's still better than another cheap remix of SFII theme with electronic guitar (yes, electronic).

[@EBlade3529]

@@alanf8622 why? because it's something new and fresh? explain to me how many times we've heard variants of the SF II theme over the years?

[@selrockredguy9487]

this said I want to see a SF6 vibe updated Dudley with this brand of twist on his original theme.

[@TheCrimsonCat89]

For someone overcoming something that has plagued them for over a decade and finally becoming a master who hasn't succumbed to it, this is the kind of theme I want to hear for my favorite character. LOUD. PROUD. READY TO THROWDOWN AND LEARN YA SOME THINGS 🤘💖

[@jonathanrios8316]

This sounds like a celebration. Ryus classic theme will always be the goat but this sounds like a man who had been struggling with something (dark hado, for those who dont know) for so long and has finally, finally, finally surmounted it. A next chapter in Ryu's Journey has begun

[@joedatius]

something that can't be shown in a video like this is just how amazing this song feels during gameplay. those big horn drops touchdown as the match goes through the next rounds and the final drop during the final round is so satisfying. it makes just getting to the final round feel like a victorious moment in itself and no matter if you win or lose that the prospect of fighting it is its own reward. and thats pretty damn fitting for Ryu. It's been so long but alot of people have forgotten that Ryu isn't just this emotionless stoic warrior. he has a heart and he loves fighting. Just like how Rising Dragoon showed his younger brash self. This song emphasizes Ryu's fighting spirit and the joy he gets from battle and getting stronger.

[@ryokusanagi7855]

Ryu is stoic and emotionless. In SF6 he has a constant scowl on his face and never shows a hint of happiness. This theme doesn't match the gameplay or his non existent personality.

[@joedatius]

@@ryokusanagi7855 spoken like someone who knows jack shot about what's he's talking about. Happiness isn't about just being goofy with a big smile. Ryu expresses his love for fighting in his way and how he speaks to others

[@ryokusanagi7855]

@@joedatius FG's tell their story through the gameplay. Ryu is still the same boring character as he was in the previous games. They did a poor job in showing his "happiness". You drones are shilling the game way too hard.

[@itsjustvin7630]

​@@ryokusanagi7855 someone didnt play the games story, watched the cut scenes, watched the movies, and read the comics

[@monsterofvoices]

As someone who loves hip hop and edm in fighting and beat em up games I totally love it. Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima paved the way for dance, house and hip hop to be part of the fight in video games. 3rd Strike and KI are 2 games that really did a good job adding mixes and dynamic changes to the rounds. Glad SF6 is falling in line with those before.

[@jazzygeofferz]

I like how it has some elements of Ryu's classic theme, and some bits from his Third Strike theme as well. It's a very Ryu style track. If they can do this with the whole returning cast it's going to be a heck of a soundtrack.

[@Mikedot]

What I noticed the most in this song is a specific part with the trumpet section at 1:14. it sounds exactly like the trumpet progression in the song "Pick up the pieces" by Average White Band. It's very nice!

[@jcplays5831]

This game is like- the most cheerful fighting game ever outside of indie games like Lethal League Blaze. Everyone, literally EVERYONE we’ve come to know throughout street fighter seems like they’re in such a better place in life. Free of their shackles, allowed to let loose again thanks to Bison’s defeat. It’s so refreshing to see some of media’s most famous fighters getting to be happy. I am so sorry Ken. Hope everything turns out well for you

[@basketcaseface813]

And now Bison’s back, but like he doesn’t even remember anything lol.

[@Elijah-fc3ex]

Ryu is fucking sick in this game. The new drive impact adds so much swag to his combos and plus he hits hard this game. Not to mention this absolutely SWINGIN theme.

[@marcusgabriel8365]

I was honestly quite skeptical when I heard that Chun Li’s theme didn’t quite sound like her own in her’s but after listening to Ryu’s I’ve come to realise. They are getting old and have grown almost past their prime and finally settling in with their new lives and journeys which are almost completely different from the ones they had before when they were younger

[@nonuvurbeeznus795]

Given how usually the most powerful characters in Street Fighter are old AF, I wouldn't say Ryu and Chun Li are past their prime, haha.

[@CrossOutBryce]

Past their prime? They're probably the strongest they've ever been and definitely the most well adjusted they've ever been.

[@stefanbraidwood2007]

This kid gone be talkin less about past their prime when the shin shoryuken takes his jaw through the roof of a nearby building

[@marcusgabriel8365]

@@stefanbraidwood2007 okay lol but what I mean is considering Ryu’s state in this game now, it seems that he is now at his peak better than ever but older now. He mastered the power of nothingness, cleansed the dark hado and feels like he seems really complete and fulfilled with his life as a martial artist and an individual. He will always be a warrior at heart looking for battle but this Ryu seems to have mastered it over the years. He finally feels almost complete

[@Stavs97]

Or maybe Capcom realize it's getting boring of remixing SF2 music over and over again

[@ZerogGames]

I love how these character themes sometimes tell a story within themselves, take Sakura and Cody's themes from SFV for example. This new theme for Ryu really represents a calm after the storm, how much he has overcome to reach this new stage in life, but regardless, the journey still continues.

[@CyberxxShinobi]

THIS!!! i was tellin a friend that i REALLY like cody's theme in SFV because it represents him overcoming that "dark apathetic time in his life" and its a more upbeat version of his theme. The same can be said here!

[@kickedtothekirby64]

35 years of the Wandering World Warrior, always good to see another SHORYUKEN from him.

[@maforo85]

Fantastic theme and so different from his past games. This Ryu accomplished what he wanted. Mastered "himself". Nothing is left to be done. Now he is just here to teach the young guys the ropes and the veterans a thing or two. Ryu is Mr. Street Fighter.

[@laupepajr4513]

2:55-3:12 is the most hypest part. This definitely gives third strike vibes somewhat and shows how far he’s come after conquering the satsui no hado. With this theme I’ll definitely enjoy playing as Ryu

[@johnroser4230]

That was good, but when the horns come in right after it get even better!

[@Muramasa1794]

He’s Master Ryu now 💪🏽

[@dryceraidfanficksyoutube]

Ryu: **disgusted look on face, when being referred to as "Master Ryu"**

[@MartialArtsGamer]

In SFV there was a special battle you could try where you fight Ryu as ‘The Master’ he was extremely tough to beat

[@h4b2_k66]

Thus theme is making him seem like a student not a master, its a joke

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

@@h4b2_k66 aren't masters just students?

[@h4b2_k66]

@@giahuynguyenkim6389 you start off as a Student then after experience and battle proving yourself as the years go by become a Master. And right now this Deejay theme is making ryu look like a joke, they should have just remixed hip hop his older theme

[@sakyuujuunin]

I absolutely love how the snare drum sounds likes someone bouncing a basketball hard on the ground.

[@ThunderChad]

Legit this is the theme of the old master showing all the young'uns that he's still got it. He's been and done it, now he's just having fun and a man who has fun can't even be beaten baybeeee

[@Some__Guy]

I don't know why, but something about this picture of Ryu just makes me think of him as that uncle who never had kids of his own, but still tries to keep up with what's popular with the youth. "Li-Fen, have you heard of Among Us?"

[@LegendKaos]

2:52 and on is what really sells me on this track. This is so good, I'm really glad with the direction they took the ost

[@UnchartedMonkey1]

Ryu has beaten everyone and everything, his inner demons, cars, and barrels and....now even his theme is trying to tell him to chill. Satsui No Fighty so hard now bro..

[@-Ryu]

"Let us Begin." "This will be a good fight."

[@EllinNuh]

Thanks Ryu :)

[@derlegendaremario4034]

SHIN SHORYUKEN!!!!!! What's worng?! Get up!!!!!

[@Goomba1309]

​​@@derlegendaremario4034Now or never! SHIN! SHO... *RYU... **_KEEEEEEEEEEEN!_* This is the path I have chosen.

[@gabe7774]

The strings are so freaking smooth! What a theme!

[@hero3bash]

so are the horns

[@ryumanjisen3494]

I've been playing fighting games with this guy since I was 13, I have pretty much "grown" alongside him... and let me tell you this new theme is PERFECT. Long gone are the days of the "Eternal Challenger", it's time for the "Master".

[@njabyss]

facts

[@OccuredJakub12]

Now it's the Eternal Master!

[@Takashii85]

Lol meanwhile Ken just drinking his sorrows away..

[@ryumanjisen3494]

@@Takashii85 LOL totally, he looks like Elizar ran away with the kid...and all his money.

[@Takashii85]

@@ryumanjisen3494 not even bro, I think its worse. I think she dead..

[@simplyeyeronic1443]

I've seen a couple comments mentioning that this theme isn't very stoic, or not very serious. So I went and listened to older themes, and honestly? It's pretty in line. Ryu just kinda has high energy themes.

[@LadyGamingHeart]

My goodness after playing world tour mode and bonding with him and seeing the one hilarious part I’m not spoiling, this theme fits Ryu 100000% percent more than his old theme now. I had to come back to it.

[@baronsamuels1345]

Hey Capcom thanks for everything you do. I can honestly say I'm proud to be a fan:)

[@dragonangel194]

This is the theme of a happy grown ass man who is in a good place in his life and fought through some real ish. 👏 Ryu deserves some resolution to his arc and character development. Glad capcom is on board with it 🙌 👍

[@Blackout-fx2sn]

wish I could say that for ken in this game poor ken

[@juandavidamadomartin8015]

More like the theme of a weak creepy old man who got humiliated and DEFEATED by Kazuya Mishima

[@snatcher8517]

@@juandavidamadomartin8015 who dat?

[@juandavidamadomartin8015]

@@snatcher8517 RYU THE CREEPY USELESS WEAK OLD MAN LOSER WHO GOT DEFEATED BY KAZUYA MISHIMA LOL KAZUYA really DESTROYED RYU'S LIFE

[@lukefitton7329]

@@juandavidamadomartin8015 Umm, a character from a completely different series? What are you on about?

[@MIGU3L2K]

Absolute banger. Can’t believe people don’t like it, it’s funky af!

[@UltimateBloodLustGamer]

It's not funky it sounds like shit. I grew up with Ryu and his bad ass themes, this one sounds like an Indian customer support hotline. 0/10 wouldn't listen again

[@LeoDynasty95]

@@UltimateBloodLustGamer y'all just want the same fucking sf2 themes mixes please stfu and move from the past all you guys does is just complain about everything mygod

[@TheKingOfSmoke79]

@@UltimateBloodLustGamer well you clearly didn't get the message of this theme plus your clearly blinded by nostalgia but whatever stick to sf4 or something

[@187Wretched]

It’s funk without the real groove and soul of funk music. It’s terribly generic and uninspired sounds like some royalty free bs you’d hear in a commercial

[@Kraneos-_-]

@@UltimateBloodLustGamer victim of nostalgia

[@HaggenKennedy]

"This will be a good song." - Ryu, SF6

[@gogadantes8699]

Loving Ryu's theme! Now waiting for Ken's theme, the instrumental version of The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel😭

[@MagicMikeXx]

The feels 😂😂

[@WebbanationX]

Hello Dark Hadou, my old friend

[@Ramsey276one]

@@WebbanationX VIOLENT KEN... O_o

[@smhfirebruh5630]

Damm Sf6 Ryu really said, "Now that I have overcome the power of Satsui no Hado. It's time to boogie."

[@animanco6833]

This theme is telling me that Ryu can do just about anything now that he has overcome the dark hado

[@UltraXPGaming]

Absolutely

[@ahmedalmahdi9254]

The song that plays when I finally get over my social anxiety

[@mr.goblin6039]

“The answers lies… In the heart of funk.”

[@wren8253]

🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾

[@Asupernaruto1]

Let's Boogie! 😎

[@Takashii85]

"This will be a good DANCE OFF!"

[@LostSoulSilver]

Ryu is on the height of his world now. He's the supreme grandmaster, and i think he knows it now

[@Sune]

I love how this track turned out and can’t wait to hear the rest of the soundtrack. KEEP GOING FULL STEAM AHEAD WITH THE MUSIC

[@xeonoct1992]

Love this version...can hear the old theme through the trumpets and they say happier.....my guy could not be happier!!

[@joeill620]

Bringing back the breakbeat from the 90s with traditional Japanese instruments capcom.... Is back😭

[@lk3njil]

This feel like a fresh take on the character. I like it, feel like we finally move past to the new era of Street fighter. Edit: now gimme a full taste of Jamie's theme pls Capcom!!!!

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

Don't forget Guile theme

[@kei7540]

Jamie is next

[@7VLE7]

Jamie’s theme is in the commentator trailer, so you can still sorta listen there. It’s not fully isolated tho

[@lk3njil]

@@7VLE7 I wanna hear the full version.

[@Takashii85]

@@giahuynguyenkim6389 whatever guile theme will be, it will never be iconic like the original. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if his theme was the one in his trailer..

[@uhobme2028]

From what I've heard so far, this OST hasn't missed a step

[@UrienOld]

?????? chun li's theme was ass

[@lk3njil]

@@UrienOld really?? I think it's pretty dope.

[@njabyss]

@@UrienOld It's a good theme when you hear it in-game, but I don't think it fits Chun.

[@neonsamurai4604]

@@UrienOld no its a banger seethe

[@altf4games]

hasn't missed a slap 😎

[@Goldenboot15]

"What's wrong, get up!" Love this theme.......always say Ryu fight taunt when listening to this

[@PocketPea456]

BABE WAKE UP NEW RYU THEME DROPPED

[@tmcttf8087]

Damn. Even though this theme doesn't resemble Ryu's iconic *"Ryu Stage Type A"* theme from *Street Fighter II,* it still stands on it's own two feet. Ryu's new theme for the upcoming Street Fighter VI *"Viator"* has so much style to it, that *"street"* style. Can definitely picture Ryu putting various thugs in their place as this theme plays....it fits him quite well, and I appreciate the....I guess you could say *"China-like"* guitar strings used within this track as well, it definitely completes it. Most certainly a *10/10.*

[@telefrag.]

The "China-like guitar" is a Shamisen - a traditional Japanese instrument. Which is obviously more than fitting for Ryu.

[@tmcttf8087]

@@telefrag. Ah, ok....no wonder.

[@Vinthechad]

I don't get why people are complaining about Ryu's theme. He's no longer struggling with his inner demons & basically having the time of his life. Other than that, Ken used to be all happy, now it's a complete vice versa

[@otl2078]

Ryu, I'm mainly a tekken player, but you're the best main character in fighting games

[@PowerStunna]

Fitting for Ryu because he's come a long way. Many battles, enemies, rivals, and surpassing the satsui no Hado. Still striving to improve. That's what makes Ryu so iconic. Say it with me people! SHINKUUUUU HADOOOO KENNNN!

[@apixza129]

SHINKUUUU HAAADOUUUUUKEENNNN

[@BIGBOY-cu4de]

Kamehameha?????

[@gyasiburris417]

SHINKUUUUU HADOOO KENNNN!

[@zgx2535]

shin shoryuken

[@Protosilver97]

Shinku hadouken!

[@carbunny145]

I like how the theme is more similar to street fighter 3 compared to 2,4 and 5 which signifies the fact that ryu is in a new era

[@artofchang]

Street Fighter 6 takes place after Street Fighter 3 so it make sense to have his theme be sort of an evolution of his SF 3 theme similar to what they did with 4 and 5.

[@WeirdEdz]

This legit sounds like alot of themes in sf5 though.

[@bmoney3837]

Similar to his good fighter theme

[@Wizard_Lizard_]

It doesn't sound like any of his previous themes. 🤣

[@splitjawjanitor5369]

I think Ryu's peaked with this one. The beard's finally part of his main look, the shirtless w/ sash over shoulder look is one hell of a look while also calling back to Gouken, showing how Ryu's on his way to mastery himself, and this is easily one of the best themes he's got since the SF3 and Vs SNK days. It'll be hard to top this.

[@ドロシールイーズ]

The theme song is the perfect rendition of Ryu From Streets.

[@Azteck9]

Are you kidding me? Yall want to put commentary over this bop during matches? Nah, son. I know online week one will be overcrowded with Ryus but it's welcome if this is what I gotta listen to!!!

[@joaoantoniodelimareis9172]

So, this is the true love we're making?

[@ReisSns]

frfr

[@w1llo1705]

Every variation of the song makes me imagine he is travelling to a new country

[@donlopas1991]

2:04 best part 🔥😍

[@math001]

I've been replaying the demo over and over again. This song got stuck in my head. Round 1, FIGHT!

[@JiBbo]

The feeling of "Yo run that back!!" in song form

[@operator-zm8bp]

Final set music

[@theraymunator]

My boy has come so far.

[@malik2978]

What backwater drug are people smokin to say this is bad!? Theme SLAPS🔥🔥