UMVC3 Grand Finals FRB Kusoru Ageojoe vs PR Balrog - FR XV - Road to Evo 2012

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Grand Finals FRB Kusoru Ageojoe (Viewtiful Joe Frank West Rocket Racoon) vs PR Balrog (Spencer Wolverine Felicia) - Final Round XV - Road to Evo 2012

[@zchadm]

He did shake his hand, and gave him a quick bro hug, not only that, but he's a very good sport in almost any game you watch him play, and in some, I've even seen him pat the guy he's playing on the back and say a few words to them. He shows a lot more sportsmanship than a most players in general.

[@Addledz]

5 years later and here I am checking this video out like it's still fresh off the press :)

[@WatchoutNSG]

ikr xD

[@arima4391]

damn dude same here but 6 years later

[@zlistcelebrityYT]

Same but 7 years later (;

[@Larez121]

2020 man haha

[@aaaahuevos1526]

2021... and they need to bring these good games back

[@robertdellamotta304]

Ageojoe is bad sport? What? This guy is the man, I wish everyone was such a good sport like him. So much rage he just endured.

[@hiimemily]

Rocket Raccoon *and* Viewtiful Joe? And he won the whole tournament with them?! Give that man a fucking medal!

[@GatiKa23]

Que divertido de ver despues de tanto tiempo. A pesar que marvel 3 murio, me parece que la comunidad que habia de este juego era muy genial. mucha rivalidad y diversion

[@ThatPeenoAlvin]

Props to Balrog for having good sportsmanship. He lost but laughed it out and wanted to give the guy a handshake.

[@jalenec]

This team is utterly genius and hilarious. Almost NO ONE accounts for playing against small players like RR, VJ, and Ammy. The Team is totally slept on and was a surprising match to watch.

[@bagl7833]

Frank also puts in work he just needs time. Loving him with taskmaster tho

[@RandomTask5263]

Gotta admit, AgeoJoe does an amazing job of both pumping the crowd up and coming off as humble at the same time. Seems like a nice guy. Lots of respect for Rog as well.

[@TheFlameHaze1]

“If I travel abroad again, I know that everyone will look at me with murderous intent. All I want is to have fun playing the game.” The aforementioned events soon led to him, announcing that he would not return to the U.S." -AgeoJoe

[@TrollANIMU]

what a nerd

[@RichieofallTrades]

@@TrollANIMU he made them hold that L

[@Khann_2102]

I wanted to see him more, it's sad to hear this 😢

[@logicaloverdrive8197]

“Welcome to the salty spittoon, how tough are ya?” “I won a marvel vs. capcom tournament.” “So what?” “I only used rocket raccoon and viewtiful joe.” “T-the v.i.p. Section is that way s-sir.”

[@FugalDangerman]

I liked this match when I first saw it. At the time, no one used Viewtiful Joe or Rocket Raccoon, and Frank was only used for his Assist. This guy turns up with all three and just throws people for a loop because they have no idea what to do. As for comments about the spamming; how is it worse than ChrisG's Morrigan mirror spam, MarlinPie's Doctor Doom aerial styling or anyone making use of any infinite combos (Zero's, Magneto's and Felicia's come to mind)? Hell, the infinites are worse from some standpoints because once you're caught, you're doomed.

[@darkdjinniumbrage7798]

Lookin' at you Zero

[@Larez121]

FugalDangerman Well said.

[@chrisbullock6477]

That's the issue with the majority of the US players, they all play the same handful of characters!!!! When you watch matches outside the US its way more exciting and a variety of characters are used, They use the whole roster Canada, South America, Carribean, Europe, basically everybody else.

[@Khann_2102]

​@@chrisbullock6477Those US Guys only care about winning, ESPECIALLY EVO 2023

[@Mugen123456789]

If you think about it Joe's team is excellently chosen. Small characters with awkward hitboxes, so that they are hard to catch and even if they are caught in a combo, they're easily dropped. Then you have the underrated but (seemingly) overpowered log trap assist. It covers a MASSIVE portion of the screen and is very quick. Then you have V.Joe's extremely good mobility with his super jumps, Franks leveling up, and RR's traps and tools. This team is fucking perfect.

[@JohnnyLeyenda]

I gotta admit, it's nice to see fresh characters like Rocket Raccoon and Felicia in Grand Finals.

[@bagl7833]

Ageojoe was an alien I swear, weird ass team but won almost every game and only showed up for 1 tournament. Mystery man

[@BlazinBlack109]

God I love how Ageo and his crew starts cheering for USA with the crowd.

[@nicolascristaldo5693]

Algo que tengo que decir de Balrog, aparte de ser un jugador espectacular, estaba esperando a saludar a Joe y felicitarlo, muy humilde de su parte.

[@AzrielArcade]

Viewtiful Joe needs more love, in this game and by Capcom. Also AWESOME MATCH, though Kusoru won't head over to the states next time it was really nice to see other players from other countries play and win this, I hope we get to see more things like this all over the world! :)

[@jackalhunt1]

That log assist is insane, huge range and gets you a free wall bounce if it lands, setting up easy combos.

[@s50201]

PR Balrog's reaction to Ageojoe getting mobbed was hilarious.

[@CapsulaGames1]

Depois de anos e ainda é Bonito de vê as partidas do japonês ❤

[@BlueCatzi]

That was an amazing thing! You did very well and inspired my team as well. I use Frank and Rocket Racoon as well. You've been a great inspiration to keep using them. Hope to see you in another American tourny soon!. You did great :d

[@Chosington]

I can"t help but notice how serious PR rog has to keep his face while Kusoru's getting all funky with his expressions and enjoying himself

[@lordsangone]

I cant believe its been 22 yrs later and now Marvel is back at EVO! The hype is back in 2023!

[@EchoesOfMana]

He won. All the biggest names were at FRXV, and he won it all, without ever losing a set. The log helped, but it can only take you so far agains these guys. As for your last point, Justin during Kusoru and Combofiend's match: "Viewtiful Joe does all the work.That's his best character." and when Peter snapped in Raccoon, Justin disagreed with that decision. Keep in mind Justin had already played Kusoru in a FT10 and lost, so I'm pretty sure Justin knows who the real threat is in Kusoru's team.

[@Formdesolver]

There will always be more EVOs and bigger and better games. No room for negativity. It's about fun, and the excitement, the hype, and, for the love of the game.

[@Kirbeh1]

You haven't seen Chris G's Morrigan team, have you?

[@Zinc876]

Hope to see Ageojoe again,one of my new favorite players.:D

[@shinfitz]

Wow, good color commentating for a video game tournament?! At last! Great job, guys. Though this game isn't my cup of tea, watching this match was very entertaining. These guys need to commentate for evo 2012 for like... every game. Best I've heard so far. =p

[@maizakame689]

People hate on Asians because they're good at a game? That's hypocritical stuff

[@ColdNorth0628]

_Orange Quilava805_ it has become obvious to know that "you are fucked" if it is a asian player.

[@OskeeSauce]

He flew from Tokyo, what time do you think it was for him when he was playing in the tournament? He probably had jet lag and was probably tired that would make sense to me considering the plane ride is almost 14 hours. Right when the KO goes off, he slouches back into his chair and closes his eyes, then his entire team bombardes him. PR ROG waited to shake Ageojoe's hand, that's character no doubt. They both had sportsmanship I think, different cultural and situational sportsmanship.

[@Elephantgunner]

a lot of respect to balrog for looking like having as much fun with a loss as he did

[@Jawn562]

Still one the most hype fast paced fighting games of our time. Its sad how mvc infinite sucked so bad :(

[@cycrone]

did jwong and combofiend play in this? if not I cant really say they won against the best.

[@Formdesolver]

Im AMERICAN, and, I say that was FLIPPIN AWESOME! Regardless of who wins and what moves are used, as long as they and everyone else had fun, is all that matters

[@windscar18]

If you look more closely, the first time PR Balrog offers his hand, Kosoru's eyes are closed so he doesn't notice. Then he offers the handshake again and you can barely see that it shakes it (it's a little off screen) before the Japanese start fist pumping again.

[@OskeeSauce]

Seriously? He won the grand finals match. He flew from Tokyo for this tournament and you are going to give him shit for not shaking PR Balrog's hand? Did you not see that he was swarmed by his teammates right after he won? Ageojoe was relieved that he won. Look at other videos of Grand Finals, most of the time the winner jumps up in excitement and then they shake the hand of their opponent. But of course you would find one thing to critique about a person from another country winning. Just stop.

[@screwtokaiba]

It is, because Log Trap's appearance is so surprising. He bodied players who have learned how to manage the strategy, which says how Kusoru is a good player

[@VideoGameOmatic]

a year later and i still watch this video

[@fenrirbr]

those are the funniest guys in umvc2 right now. rogs face just looks hilarious all the time and kurosus reactions are so epic

[@EQuickster10]

About time I finally saw Rocket Raccoon. That guys team is underrated yet highly effective. I like that team lol. No high tiers that everyone picks is in it.

[@Acidozinn]

you probably could say ageojoe isnt the skilled player there, but u have to agree that he came with this strategy by his own. And strategy is as important as skill. when he fought fillipino champ with that anti phoenix strategy, that was trully godlike.

[@TetsuyaBrazil]

As the log came out from the horizon I knew he was a hero, more than a man, a Racoon. To defend our honor, KUCHIBIRUUUU!

[@HakenRPG]

This was pretty free, even with the happy bday and the felicia infinite imo, hope to se more of joe

[@TailsFiraga]

I love fighting games, even if I'm absolute shit at them, so I always take interest in seeing skilled players go at it like this. Man, I'd love to fight one of these guys in a game, even if I know that I'd lose, just to say that I at least lost to the gods.

[@ZevianAlter]

Now welcome the final era MvC2 edition.

[@BuddhaKING86]

It’s been 12 years since Ageo Joe showed up😅😮

[@jonathanmontalvo1513]

Legend says AgeoJoe still pumping his fist every morning saying USA USA !! And his wife is used to wake up to that japanese human alarm ⏰

[@Sayanos1]

The guy learned a near perfect set up. Ageojoe is a hero xD. I don't care what other's might think with "spamming". As long as you win in tournies, anything is valid.

[@bibi24]

did he play again in USA after this?

[@Stormy5430]

He is. He lost to ageojoe too. You should see it if you haven't. It's really good.

[@kenshiro7960]

The day Japan made America respect them in MVC games

[@McCloudDash91]

@amkkma the happy birthday wasnt balrog's doing in any way, dont get me wrong. but it was still ageojoe's fault for losing two characters at once, that happens quite often when half of your gameplan revolves around calling in an assist. im not saying he's bad for doing that, but he didnt cover himself well enough, and got blown up for it. and there's no excuse for not being able to block wesker offline, no matter of x-factor. he's used so often, his mixups are ingrained in peoples minds

[@DemitriusChilds]

This finals was in ATL I believe. The rides home must be mute.😊

[@EagleEye33]

You gotta love the crowds at these events. :)

[@KingdomHeartsFire]

Inspired me to pick up Felicia. She is a godly character! Can't tell you how many times she's saved me

[@browneyedDreamer]

THAT. Was beautiful. Actually, it was Viewtiful.

[@DoctorChuck]

Props to Kusoru for winning, but I honestly don't think he should've. He dropped soooooo many TACs and Frank combos.

[@blazinboi031]

No i just recently became a street fighter fan, but what you said has a lot of validity to it. Im glad to see someone make a great team with these obscure characters. i personally think this whole game is cheap, ive just had bad expiriences with it and i complain alot but the bottom line is it takes a great player to use those charaters and beat a spncer and wolvie

[@VoltCrasher]

I just love it how PR Balrog wanted to shake Agejoe's hand but got blocked by the crowd XD

[@TheRealKiller01]

Do you believe that is Kusoru?

[@nickpeetersable]

Kusoru's facial expressions are golden

[@jalenec]

Ageojoe is the Imakuni? of the FGC.

[@ondb]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES THE BEAST IS UNLEASHED

[@xXxZelkovaxXx]

what does he do to get the infinte loop

[@TheFlameHaze1]

Ageojoe stated that he's never coming back to play in the US because of how much he disliked the companies that came after him, after this win.

[@fgcmiloboyyo1550]

This was a message to everyone playing meta teams😂 Nobody knee what to do against the Joe/Rocket tech.

[@TVindustries5000]

I'm very hyped watching this. I dont even know how to play MVC3.. VERY HYPED

[@bizcut]

did you see his match with filipino champ? it was epic

[@xXxSeTTriPxXx]

american players are mad because they didn't think of this brilliant strategy.mvc is all about senergy and a well thoughtout team.he simply came up with a better game plan executed that plan and won.no cheap shit or being a coward, it had nothing to do with his dominance over, what suppose to be the best players in the world.

[@Pikachu728]

Maybe if you guys would watch to the end, you'd notice that Kusoru actually does shake with Rog...It's just that right after the match Kusoru got tackled by his friends lol.

[@AriesWarlock]

Ageojoe must return to the USA. I want to see how he has improved.

[@GodsSpartan611]

@xXxSeTTriPxXx yeah, I was of the mindset that something like this was not possible. everyone in the states is all about combos and rushdowns. this has opened me up to a few ideas as well as how I look at the game.

[@3EBstudio]

i remember seeing this live OMg moments that team ... no one was prepared for the log trap

[@maverickskywalker]

kusoru plays on the defensive Balrog offensive "You can have a good offense, but better defenza good in this game"

[@blackdude377]

when does he call the log?

[@NeedNoAnswers]

Sorry to say but, you spelled Honor wrong.

[@MegaAppleProductionz]

Ay ay ay ay ay ay ay ay ay ay ayyyy! I love that part lol it's hilarious!

[@DarkSaber22]

damn when Rog started to adapt I almost spilled my ice cream

[@ilecho1985]

balrog got the handshake at last?

[@Gunger290]

Man i love watching brawl!

[@DragoSpawn]

Remember when you would go to an arcade or play with friends and not worry about skill or combo strings and just have fun? Pepperidge farm remembers

[@hiimemily]

Guess what? You still can. You don't have to play like tournament players to have fun.

[@justhit6673]

not knowing how to play is more boring than knowing how to play and playing. plus you can still do that its just lame now....

[@DragoSpawn]

i know but when i go online to just play casual i get all these guys that either spam or have a set team that theyve mastered and take it seriously

[@flix5668]

And what's the problem in someone wanting to take these games seriously? FGs are not for someone that wants to just be a casual forever if you wanna play online. Of course people are gonna play seriously with setups lmao

[@pinguijose]

what a fucking casual

[@RecDaFreak]

love kusoru because it was entertaining to see him beat some the top players.....and that team is so UNORTHODOX

[@ObadiahtheSlim]

I would love to see that Morrigan filling the screen from full screen against that Joe + RR zoning game.

[@9rysk9]

ファンタスティックなビューティフルジョー！ Kusoruは対戦を楽しんでたね。 自慢していいと思うよこの勝利は。 It's fantastic viewtiful joe. Kusoru was enjoying the fight. I think he should take pride in this winning.

[@DontTouchMyBirdies]

waiting for Joe to shake hands is sign of respect and congratulate him while joe is transfer from other demensions

[@bibi24]

may I know your a/s/l please?

[@thisone6uy]

I have much Respect for this guy :) Hopefull I ll see him at AWA (Anime Weekend Atlanta) This September and it would be Vietnamese vs Japanese Hyped Up :D

[@槐-j9z]

8:48 kusoru respond to the cheers of the crowd

[@amkkma]

@McCloudDash91 doesn't matter, happy birthdays at high level are pretty much always a luck factor, or you think pr rog was expecting that when he was dive kick from the sky with a high jump? he was just trying to get in and it happened, I consider it just luck, he can't count on that to win matches, and the x-factor level 3 comeback was just wesker like, get bodied till the end then x-factor and try your luck, kusoru guessed wrong 3 times in a row and lost 3 chars.

[@ReqularGre]

who is who?

[@Sarvets]

this match should be transferred to vhs tape. This is classic shit right here! This was hella hype, the first dude to really hit it with log trap. james is so hype haha

[@The213Life]

@iTzLUiGiLoL Puerto Rico is a part of the U.S. I think.

[@Bassey13455]

Good match and deserved victory.

[@Recline187]

I completely agree with you, the problem isn't the choices that the players make, it's the way the game is setup to allow strats like this to be viable. The simple fact is that if your vision was not obscured and you did not have to guess where you are in relation to the on point character, this would not work nearly as well. I hate the fact that you can super jump to hide your assist and then make the opponent guess what you are going to do rather than react to it.

[@Kanjilearner]

Now let's see him using Thor, our third Low-Tier Scrappy, to beat a player, also.

[@atltallone907]

so i assume you made a similar comment about FChamp for EVO2012.....look how long his person had to wait for a handshake......dude was getting mobbed, he kinda just made video game history. Calm down with the hating lol

[@ItzClobert]

Props to Rog for being sportmans like at the end and not saltly.

[@UltimateCharm]

I bet after seeing this, Capcom's like, "Wow, Rocket Raccoon is way too powerful, let's nerf him! And Wesker hasn't been used that much in the tournament, let's buff him as well!"

[@TheAztecWarrior100]

did u see what PR did to Mihe

[@chrisbullock6477]

It was nice seeing alot of the smug faced players like PRBalrog and FillipinoChamp and many others get their butts handed to them.