TEKKEN 8 Ranked is Easy

[@superpoop3576]

This almost made me cry. Our boy almost understands the game. 🙏🏿

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

Not even a fraction

[@Ilyghostt]

Literally what were u watching😂

[@wiseguy240Winston]

As a red player in Tenryu red is gonna destroy him. Especially with the occasional mighty & flame rulers they throw at you. 😂

[@Savvy_Monstah]

​@wiseguy240Winston he still did good for a beginner , I'm proud of afro

[@wiseguy240Winston]

@kaoticiron513 True, most ppl stay in Orange or Yellow

[@machodgdon]

He doing everything in his power to escape the FraudSenju and Mahoraga summoner allegations

[@virgosenpai2312]

AfraudSenju 💀

[@carrotdtop_1]

Bro is developing his “World Cutting Combos”!

[@idoitforthememes6011]

*AfraudSenju:* with this treasure I summon Lotus

[@AstronautInTheDessert]

I dont understand 😭 can someone explain

[@sansboi1760]

​@@AstronautInTheDessert It's a meme based on a Jujutsu Kaisen character

[@camodeano3003]

Red Ranks so crazy cause you can 3-0 somebody one match and then get 3-0’d the next two matches

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

Red ranks are literally the average players

[@lemonzest8650]

I heard Garyu and Shinryu really put you through the wringer and then Tenryu gets relatively easier

[@thetrickster4899]

​@@TheRealSlickGokured is actually above average if you look at the bell curve (but is still a low rank for serious players).

[@8minato]

@@TheRealSlickGokudepends on your character.

[@gamingworldofv2343]

funny how you really tryna downplay red like just be happy for bro, you already in his comment section lol@@TheRealSlickGoku

[@Ekim2F94]

Insanely proud Afro. You are exactly right. Now in red ranks to progress you will need to master YOUR character. After red it will then become learning the opponents characters on a deeper level and then movement will be needed for blue. You can do it we are rooting for you brother! Love being apart of the come up. Cant wait to see the tournament Deion and Doto been at it toooo!

[@FreeMovies01]

He earned it fr fr

[@iStayReddy]

Basically the trick is not to focus on launching your opponent, but rather being patient and using your pokes and mixups to confuse the other guy. Mixup your timing, vary your highs, lows, mids and power crushes and when they inevitably make a mistake: you punish with what’s available to you. Sometimes this can be as easy as repeating one or two moves that just work in that fight. Other times, you get to land your full combos. You won’t always win pretty, but you’ll win 😊

[@Dyleniz]

that and hes mashing on defense once he blocks 2 hits

[@bionicallyacomputer292]

fax

[@christiansmalley4977]

@@DylenizI just got out of the habit of doing this. Now I mash after the 4th hit 😂

[@Muzemz]

THIS SHIT MEAN SOMETHING TO ME MAN

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

That's Mark's line

[@Vynne96-jg7er]

Oh yeahhh? Like what?

[@imarock.7662]

5:46 "NNGHHHH Low LOW LOW!" I can't fucking breath💀💀

[@met6261]

Brooo 😂😂😂

[@ziggynight4376]

I think the majority of us have been there before😂😂.

[@Ichigoat_Kurosaki15]

Sounded like dashie

[@Crowmeir]

This is why I fucking watch Afro man he literally turns to a beast lmao

[@imStorm3r]

@@Ichigoat_Kurosaki15 i was about to say this lmao bro reminded me of his baraka

[@MasterBlade111]

4:00 BRO that read was beautiful. I’m so proud

[@kaminarikurenai3118]

22:57 THAT’S DAT RRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!!!! MY BOY FINALLY MADE IT. YESSIIIIIIRRRR. Yo, fr, Congrats Afro

[@_chuckyyy88]

18:35 “IM HUNGRY FOR THE RED 👹😈” 😂😂 mans a monster now fr

[@jonaldjodonald1888]

I love how he dropped a fragment of alternative content and everyone said he was running from Tekken.

[@montelhelem8707]

Mofos always got shit to say lol

[@Bajanprince67]

You have to understand that a lot of people are just idiots lol

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

He ran from king

[@Enryu_uyrnE]

@TheRealSlickGoku Nigga, F king All my homies hate King

[@Magus_Union]

Tbf, I kinda wanted to know more about his BG3 playthru. Also why he switched from Shadowheart to Bae'zel in Act 3, lmao

[@NeloAlchemist]

Here’s a tip with drag. I know especially with tekken, don’t over think it. Know your characters strengths and weaknesses ( Drag is literally a Plus frame generator with his while running 2 and is a pressure god BUT he’s weak to sidestep right) work on his pressure and literally could make it to tenryu. Purple ranks is where it’ll test your fundamentals

[@suvid9490]

This is a good tip, upvote this one

[@Ttyumbra]

So like how sonic fox uses the best option even if the character sucks and makes them better?

[@RizalBoon]

My fundamentals is already challenged on Reds. I'm playing on Asian server though..

[@HijiriBee2nd]

​@@RizalBoonAsia servers breed monsters. Every win here is a struggle tbh

[@gavin8216]

He can be sidestepped but since grabs are tracking and are 12 frames he doesn't have to worry to much, being able to grab out of sneak is wild.

[@BrotienEXP]

18:22 WAS A SUPER SEXY COMBO !!!! I WAS SAYIN *MINK* *MINK* 😂😂😂 Senju your Pressure has become alot better !!! I know you're going to destroy RDC NOW BRO

[@jd1072]

yea but....let's not get ahead of ourselves yet. :P

[@BrotienEXP]

@@eccosx Lol you've got a point ! But if he can lock in and not focus on Commentary he'll be fine.

[@BrotienEXP]

@@jd1072 bro all he has to do is lock in bro and just stay slightly serious lol.

[@hansoloq3467]

As if RDC are worde thsn him. Leen will buss his ass

[@Bonaby]

If this guy hit Garyu, so can you.

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

Well it's average so yeah

[@vbwh4t_]

one tip i got for you is usually after a rage art and theyre low health, go for a low. might just be a bryan specific strat ive learned, but trust it helps a ton. can also work after a combo and theyre at low health

[@montelhelem8707]

Gonna keep this in mind when I play too brother, tysm for the tip 💪👑

[@theezenriarinze9203]

​@@montelhelem8707 low pokes are your friend

[@montelhelem8707]

@@theezenriarinze9203 appreciate it battle brother, definitely gotta utilize those more in battle. 👌👌

[@xWebdriverTorso]

Man it’s crazy how far you’ve come with this game in such a short amount of time. You gotta remember a lot of these people you’re comparing yourself to have been playing tekken for years. I don’t even think you’ve got two months yet, you’re making rapid progress. Remember that perspective.

[@malikdunlap2620]

YESSSSSS, hearing him say im plus was such a good feeling HES LEARNING

[@EzioZ]

The 1st couple mins of the video, I can tell you grew mentally as Tekken player, keep growing 🔥🔥🥋

[@KingBr33ch]

14:02 Afro shitting on his day 1s saying we don’t understand even though we’ve had to hear him cry about not being able to focus while playing and talking for years 😂

[@broshimagaming2412]

THAT LAST MATCH WAS HYPE!!! 🔥

[@jankychie]

Afro edged us with the VS Seereax upload

[@viaticaleye]

You can just tell by the title he's bouta cook crazy in this video

[@toad725]

5:02 The defense here is pretty insane! Afro is really improving a lot

[@noobhero7]

My man Afro is beginning to buy in to the true search of self improvement in Tekken8 And I'm ready for all of it.

[@ghosttemplar6989]

Afro conquered Elden Ring and now is on his way to doing the same in Tekken could probably beat half the comment section now.

[@blurryface5744]

The day he reaches God of destruction would be one for the history books.

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

Damn you really choking on his shit rn

[@dariushines1251]

LOL​@@TheRealSlickGoku

[@tomtheone3613]

@@TheRealSlickGoku Mfs can't stand when someone even says something remotely positive about Afro💀💀

[@2phonewick]

​@@TheRealSlickGoku bros blowing bubbles on it lmao

[@hubbles117]

Ah love to see the dunning-kreuger curve start hitting a humility point. A moment of awareness :D Keep the good work up Senju! Mastery doesn't come easy, and you're well on your way.

[@hongiinsisiengmay9011]

I love this story. Afro getting better and better is fun.

[@animefreak4865]

This ark of afro learning tekken is some of my favorite content rn

[@luffydaking98]

Yeah that Kazuya completed his download lol honestly at this level Long as you learn from a L you doing good you getting up there with the hitters

[@WavyJayZ]

That kazuya was dog water too smh.

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

​@@WavyJayZfr no electrics is crazy

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

​@@WavyJayZthe Lili was the most free match though

[@luffydaking98]

@WavyJayZ yeah unfortunately playing like that with Kaz will get you demoted in these streets

[@Dallas4090]

@@TheRealSlickGokuno electrics or raw hellsweeps

[@troygoom2251]

I think what you need is a quick 5 to 10 prep lab training mode to get ready to use the combos in your string of matches your about to play, or when your about to play tekken in general. Whenever you go into training mode, you always do better after coming out of it showing us what your trying to go for. Literally you absolutely cooked your way in to red bruh 🔥! Congrats!

[@stevemolele6902]

🤣🤣🤣Man Afro's commentary is the best part of these videos. that bit at the end "Hard work, hard work. In the lab, in the gym, what do you know about that? Explain to me, you better run, you better run" and "Let's goooooo, Hiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah" I really felt that one, like bro literally transformed and became Super AfroSenju, well don man, love to see you win.

[@nioclashollow]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! ITS THAT REEEEEEEEEDDD!!!!!!!! Who would've thought that sticking around to learn a game would be this much fun?! I am all for this arc. KEEP IT COMING, BROTHER!!!!

[@chriserrickson3412]

I came from playing mk 1 to tekken, don’t have 8 yet so been practicing on 7, I love it but I gotta say my biggest problem with it is the sheer amount of inputs. As well as there being a move for every single direction in game, took me awhile to get used to it, but now I finally understand why Afros been struggling so hard, tekken is a whole different level of fighting games

[@nobody3207]

don't really watch senju until just recently when he started tekken 8. I will say he's been definitely improving and is really cool to see. While I don't play drag, i know that maybe he can spam b1+2 and db3 more and make his opponents REALLY suffer. Will continue to watch for sure

[@Chritty999]

Afro training his ass off while rdc playing other games😭 yall funny man

[@shawnmelchortrondillo7837]

Not only did he defeat that last player but also cut off his 4 winning streak against his 1. that's a lot of improvement

[@jaetoven1243]

the turn around has been insane

[@jarredbretz8749]

Can't wait for the RDC rematch

[@DreBankz]

Bro Lil Majin said he'd be down to teach you King 😱

[@f3argino597]

How do I find him saying this?

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

Yall act like he hasn't told him personally

[@xsmockjrx]

i hope you not on here lying

[@verez5518]

@@f3argino597his twitch

[@demetisbuxaplenty7330]

im actually happy to see you’re improving. take it from someone whose been a back and forth eliminator/garyu, red ranks are hard for people new to the game but you learn better than me.

[@kingkold-_-9480]

We out here grinding let keep er going ✊

[@ResolveRoy]

I feel like a massive step in progression would be integrating sidesteps. Idk if there's like a chart yet, but learning which side to sidestep certain characters will give you those big launch opportunities you want

[@ren_lightfoot]

Good start. Still at the starting line , but the process and path to strength is being respected! I can dig it.

[@Ttyumbra]

Dang I don’t play fighting games like that anymore since I beat Seth secret boss in street fighter, how is he still in the starting line?

[@deathhy7590]

@@Ttyumbra garyu red rank is the most populated rank overall, so he hasn’t really started the true process of leveling up tbh, getting garyu rank is still impressive/a minority tho for a beginner

[@Dyleniz]

@@Ttyumbra If you want to really test out where your at the game getting to purple is your best bet in T8 since ganryu is overpopulated right now the drop off of people in ganryu and shinryu is huge

[@ren_lightfoot]

​@@Ttyumbra I think Afro just really hates losing, to the point that it's selling him. "Labbing" is when you spend some time learning basics, combos, etc. But that's only 10% of the game. You have to actually crank up the computer sparring partner and fight against it. That's the other 90% of a fighting game. To do it "right" , you turn it up to the hardest setting and fight. Then, decrease the difficulty until you find where you are. After that, fight until you can increase the difficulty again. Basically, just repeat that process and you'll get better. The issue is.... I can understand now, knowing a bit more about Afro, why he's reluctant to do so. I think he feels it will leave him unmotivated. I genuinely think he just doesn't want to drop the game if that happens. And that's where the real problem lies. You just can't get better at a fighting game if you throw a rager every time you get hit or lose. The only real way to get better is to analyze what you did wrong and try to do it better. That's what the lab is for, a place where you can do that without all the feelings that come with online matches but.... I honestly don't think he's even using the computer sparring at this point. Idk, I can just tell as someone who's done it - if he had, I think he'd be way better than he is now fr.

[@Pivot___]

@@ren_lightfoot that's not how you lab, no good player uses the computer to practice because it's nothing like a real player. once you learn your combos and the basics you're nowhere close to being done with labbing. every time you run into a move you don't know about or a situation you want to find out about, you go straight to practice mode, find that move or set up that situation as a recording, and figure out the answer. you can also do it in the recording with the replay takeover feature. if you do it a lot, you will be in the lab between games figuring out what you just faced and pretty much every game will be an improvement for you. at higher ranks labbing is at least 50% of tekken, probably more

[@desync4058]

15:20 Ayo Afro, seeing you trying to press both kicks or punch buttons at the same time to get specific moves, configure your button layout to have L1 - both Punches, and L2 - both Kicks. It'll save you the trouble of having to press both and accidentally miss-inputing a regular punch or kick.

[@SirBranDon24]

"ranked is easy!" Famous last words

[@TheRealSlickGoku]

I live to see him get whooped here

[@georgejerry1545]

I just finished watching Doto and Deion stream trying to get out of Ganryu for a few hours. Curious to see how much pain Afro goes through if he decides to do the same

[@2phonewick]

@georgejerry1545 I just watched that stream, and Seereax got demoted from Garyu 4 times 💀 and after 4 hours, he hit Garyu again and ended the stream.

[@TheScepter25]

Proud of you Afro!

[@V-LvMari]

Yo Afro just wanna say thank you because you taught me how to persevere with these uploads every day, no matter how bad or how many times you lose you still keep coming back to this game, i respect the grind brother keep up the hard work🙏

[@Kira_Official_]

Seeing Afro play from the first video to this is basically night and day. A completely different player and I'm glad to see it.

[@yasha3916]

Don't let go you're on the first step on the tekken proficiency ladder have fun with the process and learn the most you can .

[@SourMoonBlues]

Also, I'd suggest using the Punishment Training in the training mode, it'll go through the characters most popular moves and will teach you what moves can punish them. It'll also teach you the timing. I had to do that for Kazuya too.

[@DiegoXRA]

22:47 Congratulations bro 🎉🎉🎉

[@geneparsons5766]

Ik this is off topic for a tekken video comment but man you got me mad addicted to persona 3 reload

[@Napalm_Ice]

Your Dragonov went from Specialty Bois. To specialized in aszwhoopins! Mad Props! The growth was crazy! I'm happy I was here to see it.

[@CrazyRabbit525]

Finally man has reaped the fruits of his labors. Lessons have been learned. Battles have been won and a Star has been born. Congrats Afro but the war aint over. You got more goals and milestones to surpass. Lets get more of these W's.

[@salikbertelsen6845]

Bro every time Afro talks smack he immediatly gets foldet like a paper airplane

[@superdead4025]

Keep it up bruh, you’ve inspired me to keep up on my training arc on this game. Can’t wait to see you master it frfr 🙏

[@BasilicanMocha]

I’m so proud of the growth. Ya love to see the boy thrive with knowledge. You’ve come so far man, keep going

[@luckysarig]

You know the session is tough when you start talking to yourself about your relationship status in life

[@takuya2010100]

This man going full gorilla mode when mad during BHM is wild lmao. Starts grunting/growling and shit. Afro rage is fantastic

[@Retr0gamin]

19:11 he was SO HUNGRY for that grab😭🤣🤣

[@floridaman7206]

Afro if you want to practice your combos and setups under pressure do super ghost battle. It’s a good way to experiment and get things solid before going online. Your ghost will keep improving and you’ll see your habits and learn from them

[@IceLancer115]

Afro gonna win a local tournament before he hangs up Dragunov at this point.

[@ItsZychosisV2]

I don't play drag, but. If I may, the best thing to do if you can't get a launcher, in my experience of tekken. Pokes and counter hits are what you'll need to aim for (sometimes) not everyone knows frame data and what takes their turn. You can try and fish for counter hits if need be.

[@Retr0gamin]

6:39 brotha was HUNGRY after that loss😭😭😭😭😭

[@butterbox05]

5:04 locked in fr Edit: 5:47 nvm bro started Wildin out

[@D.P.J-r4w]

😂😂

[@KingBr33ch]

6:46 again, I don’t play tekken … but… perfect? 😂 Godamn bro, flawless victoried yo shi

[@Jurgir09]

This is not your lame MK. Perfect wins R pretty often here

[@ZH1NBAD]

Afro is just like us when we first started playing Tekken we thought reaching the highest rank was easy when you learn a string but in real match it was a reality check, keep the grind we like to see your journey to higher ranks.

[@Retr0gamin]

5:09 his power is growingggg😭😭😭😭🔥

[@TheHeckler85]

Watching your journey on this has definitely inspired me to keep going in this game

[@minicampell7726]

damn that geralt dragunov is fire

[@DespairfulTwin]

I'm glad to see the improvement afro. This is also my first tekken game and I'm doing pretty well but I notice we have a similar problem when it comes to finishing off our opponents. Like if the move or combo doesn't kill I get nervous and I'm like "how are you alive?" So I then nervous and almost (and in some cases I do lose the game) lose the game. And I also need to have better counterattack options. All of this to say we have similar problems but I am glad to see the growth!

[@camodeano3003]

Nah bro at 3:54 got disrespectful 💀

[@cringepapi5071]

I played afro on his road to red and I’m mad to say what he said in the beginning is stupid true. I didn’t understand my character (Lee) at the time but feel hella better about how he fights now. Also NEVER fought a dragunov until then lol

[@odd02]

I'm proud that you were able to get Red Rank Afro. Definitely better improvement from the simple command days. However, as a dragunov main you gotta tighten up on a few mechanics or you won't last in red ranks. But you do understand a basic of the character which is good, but with Dragunov surging in popularity compared to T7 so many ppl knows his strings and how to make your life HELL in rank. So keep improving fam.

[@jacob_be_ez2374]

You’re getting better! As soon as you can stop yourself from getting too angry and breaks couple other bad habits, you’ll be ready for that rematch

[@CorinLock]

The improvement has been godlike my man, now the only thing that needs a touch up is the patience

[@mamamia5905]

Look at this man actually pulling out combos and climbing 😢 im so proud.

[@darkblade32]

That game against Steve gave me some of my soul back, my guy was moving.

[@w2a2m]

Its not about everything you learned from lotus and doing it but being able to incorporate everything lotus taught you to think on the fly with everything taught to you

[@00Clank]

Congats man! Good work! Don't fall apart if you demote. If you made it Red once, then getting it back is inevitable. Keep the focus on that improvement.

[@Salteep]

Bro watching you play high key pisses me off sometimes but I’m here for the journey and I’ve been there before so I understand the struggle. And bro ngl keep it up👍 im loving this series, seeing your improvement makes me feel good in life

[@suvid9490]

This is very relatable, I swear I’ve seen half of what he says on scrub quotes

[@black_samurai9596]

Major improvements afro keep up the grind bro

[@eliaslinares1601]

This dude has his ups and downs in tekken can’t wait for his next video saying “Tekken Ranked is hardddd” 😂

[@i7zz3a1t]

So satisfying to see when u pull off those combos

[@kanikanegi6579]

4:59 blocking hellsweep is launch punishable

[@PKLO9727]

I think it might be best you master Dragonov. Afterwards you’ll know how to bob and weave with any character and have a better idea for other characters from understanding the basis of the game

[@_mass_477]

For someone who started 4 weeks ago. He's evolving like crazy

[@domenicklil]

Gotta get your clutch up Afro. U be doing so good in the beginning

[@pichaelthompson]

Congrats. I went from strategist to mighty ruler last night in about 3 hours. Did it while I was drunk streaming on twitch. Felt good.

[@MrTashawn]

So we not gonna talk about the wall kick Afro did at 2:24?

[@lemedicus]

This is wild good job Afro the progress is coming along crazy very surprised you reach red so quickly too I guess keep it up your potential is now showing

[@Outside998]

As a Lili main, that match against her made me happy.

[@bionicallyacomputer292]

22:44 YUH OKAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY AFROOOOOOOOO

[@kawali6394]

If you want to do the combo starters you need to sidestep. Sudestep then uppercut

[@bilbo_gamez6195]

That point u keep dropping ur combo at get in the lab and see if u can get a dash in to make sure u confirm that elbow

[@imarock.7662]

Damn, this growth is crazy.

[@oddd3uce21]

Cuban kazuya was over punching on u 😂😂

[@thekanable]

If you are having difficulty launching or getting them into a combo starting state then just piece them down bit by bit. Not enough down 2s my G. You're getting tunnel vision on those combos and combo set-ups.

[@lvchapin]

Rootng for you dude! Seeing how you have progressed is amazing! GGs

[@エル-d7e]

He is doing goooddd, and finally sticked up with the character he practiced and learned, watching to see you reach Blue Ranks King