The Battle For Ryushi - The Trials of Machiko Noguchi

[@Kroggnagch]

I love the opening dialogue between the two doctors arguing ethics. It’s so very well written.

[@NOGREATNAME]

Not doctors but pilots but I 100% agree you

[@x.I.N.K.x]

The juxtapositions of everything made it seem, two sophisticated face huggers discussing things over a pipe, or casual Tuesdays at the office for the Yautja by the water dispenser.

[@madginger3634]

The origin of the plot to AvP. A much better story than what we got

[@seanwhitehall4652]

AVP wasn't so bad. AVPR on the other hand...should have led to executions

[@chrismeyers5963]

@@celinewoods4745 I thought in AvP the Straus Bros had said they were thinking about exploring the Xenos homeworld, which would've been badass come to think of it but it would be better off directed by a different director though

[@reedraikes7471]

I didn’t know there were comics so the movie introduced me to these comics so I can’t get mad at it I liked it when I was young

[@OpenMawProductions]

@@seanwhitehall4652 It's a weak xerox of the comic. It doesn't do any of the things the comic does nearly as well. It's "fine" but it lacks all the color, and it betrays core tenants of both the alien and predator. (Don't bring the aliens to Earth, don't have Predators in the cold.)

[@johngatewoodii871]

yeah i alway wanted this to be adapted into a full length movie but what are the "blood willies"???

[@user-ns9bg6un2e]

I was wondering where the stories went, did not expect near 2 hours of story. Patience is a virtue

[@grantota9857]

He took a lot of diologue from the novelization of the comic

[@ottooctavius9552]

@@grantota9857so we got the best of both worlds

[@GeorgePryor3]

Man I don’t comment often...but your Voice fits Alien Universe aesthetic perfectly...the pace, tone and attitude your voice conveys is perfect for this intellectual ‘Bio Sci-Fi’ genre.

[@GrimmSpectre18]

George Agreed.

[@JohanKylander]

He sounds like Histora Civillis.

[@colbanjohnson5086]

Kinda reminds me of hicks voice

[@grahamtaylor8912]

@@colbanjohnson5086 Yup...

[@EricMalette]

@@colbanjohnson5086 Exactly what I was going to comment on in this thread.

[@TheHughgee]

Almost two hours long yet when I was nearing the finish I didn't want it to end. Excellent work!

[@AdragusJames]

Whenever he uploads its Content Christmas. He perfectly narrates.

[@skinnybub5237]

Is there anymore to this story???

[@ravibalsa6922]

@@skinnybub5237 Yes! The adventures of Makicho Noguchi continue on in other graphic novels.

[@steppin-razor]

I read the novel version of this SO many times in highschool and now also own the comic in the AVP omnibus. This story and Machiko Noguchi have a special place in my heart

[@Onwaxwings]

Lol same for me!!!

[@Stormkrow280]

I’ve read the novel as well and was surprised at how funny some of the chapters could be, mostly the ones from Dechandes perspective. Like the time he tried to fight another male, only to be thrown flat on his ass when he accidentally bumped into a female who was crossing his path.

[@RammyDaBaddest]

❤

[@ubiquitouspanda4466]

the philosophical exchange between the pilots, in the beginning, is so thought-provoking. I'm in love

[@randomusernameCallin]

If it was just the two people talking then I would say it was a bit unbalance but yautja acted as a counterpoint to the man talking about going back to nature.

[@pologoalie7]

Still argue that this would have been the real AVP film.

[@baldbadass]

It would work very well but I'd want it done with a built set like a western and no CGI ans the samurai type fighting rather than brawling in AVP. They could have this as a stand alone for both franchise's but with the same look as aliens in the ships and tech. They could do exactly this beat for beat and it would be a hit. I'd love a cartoon of this hell I'd take stock frame animations

[@DJ_Randy_B]

I agree. I read/have the comic's when they came out, and when the AvP film was released I was sooo disappointed. This storyline is so much better.

[@the-trustees]

It always was, but Hollywood just won't open their eyes to what fans of the novels, and subsequent comics, have inspired in us fans.

[@royriley6282]

I made a poop the other day that was better than the AVP film.

[@mooseblade]

Denis Villeneuve could do it maybe...

[@sharkquisha3407]

I love the opening conversation. How they showed the predators are humans by their original nature.

[@strongdawg]

This whole series of videos you've narrated about Machiko Noguchi are so good, man! I think this is my fourth or fifth time watching the whole playlist. They really need to make this into a movie.

[@ObiClon]

It all started with a conversation about survival/politics/nature of beings/ethics,became a fight for survival on 3 fronts,and came full circle was it began & ended the story of the pilots Tom and Scott in today's chapter in Trials of Machiko Noguchi

[@theanomaly8796]

Alien vs Predator: Prey Loved this book. It was the perfect AvP movie that never got made.

[@matthewbrasel2737]

Does this book have the whole story of this human character?

[@theanomaly8796]

Matthew Brasel Her story is spread out over three books which are 1. Prey 2. War & 3. Hunter’s Planet.

[@matthewbrasel2737]

Thanks

[@thematic3893]

@@matthewbrasel2737 they are big books you won’t be disappointed.

[@clique7386]

Perfect thing to get me through the last few hours of work

[@PharaohChreyOfEgypta]

NDT_ 97 heard that

[@efraincastaneda6196]

On god

[@mgabriel2636]

Every Christmas, I return to this gift from A.T.. I would never have thought I would like an Alien Predator cross-over, but this one has won me over, and the narration is first rate! Thanks again, Alien Theory.

[@AlienTheory]

Thank you and merry Christmas to you.

[@ronjon7942]

Yeah, u know? Same w me.

[@kaptainkoffee9074]

I love the questions and themes of human advancement. I especially love the comparison between all of the dominating species. It's beautiful that everything out of life Scott wanted the Yautja had.

[@barracuda6900]

Machiko's empathy and compassion for Scott at the end; compassion even for someone who wronged her and treated her badly. Compassion and a willingness to die protecting people, even for the colonists and ranchers who hated her, who undermined her or called her a bitch behind her back. That compassion and selflessness, more than any of her fighting or survival skills, make her an incredible heroine.

[@vertebralremains379]

Best content on youtube. The narration, editing, subject matter, all fantastic. Keep up the amazing work.

[@TemperusMaximusM41]

I’ve been waiting for more Ryushi stuff, and boy have you delivered; almost 2 whole hours. KZbin may slowly be becoming worse than Weyland-Yutani, but at least you’ll be here to keep us informed! Keep up the good work AT!

[@Lorenzo9214]

Oh yes!! I can't belive what I see here!!! I have this comic!!! I've bught it several years ago, over then 25 years ago!!! I still keep It like a treasure, by now it has become absolutely unobtainable in my country!!! You can't imagine how many memories it brings back to my mind!!!! Wow I love it!!!! It's still a masterpiece!!! Thank you for this video! I think that it would have been better if some film director had read this wonderful comic many years ago like I did, so we would have really good Alien vs. Predator movies......missed opportunities....

[@sneakyking]

2 hours before the alien in my chest erupts? Vid is 1 hour 43 mins. The other 17 mins i will just wing.

[@shallah777]

@Viscous Shear 😂😂😂😂

[@scantrontheimmortal]

"Please use the pre-supplied Weyland-Yutani pistol for self termination,we thank you for you time and effort in this multi-species clinical trial,all related monetary compensation will be forwarded to the trial supplicants next of kin as outlined in Form L-51-16...Weyland-Yutani,Building Better Worlds..." *End Transmission*

[@trw4war]

scantrontheimmortal Man! That is one cold pink slip.

[@thekorb100]

A

[@jonnydarkfang2816]

Really wish they'd stuck to this story when making the AvP film. I'd read the novelization WAY before the movie came out and was SO disappointed with the "adaptation" they filmed. You can see the basics are in there but setting it in the modern age, and removing all the Predator point of view stuff really made a mess of things. I wish Aliens movies in general had stuck to the comic book story where Hicks and Newt, or Wilks and Billie in the rewrite, where it leads to the Earth Hive and so on. Prometheus wrecked the franchise imo, although Alien 3 and Resurrection didn't help either...

[@NigelTolley]

It doesn't even need the Predator PoV stuff, really, beyond a few long shots. Trying to explain too much, demystifying them, that's the biggest risk. We know the Alien fairly well, we know enough about the Predator, but what we really care about is the Umans.

[@RachelG1979]

They should have gotten these writers to do scripts. Alien 3 and Resurrection was a better read than the movie actually. I've listened to the audiobooks and enjoyed them more than the movies

[@jonnydarkfang2816]

@@RachelG1979 Agreed, the comics and resulting novels were MUCH better than the trash movies that came before. I wish they'd stuck to the original canon rather than beginning all the Prometheus stuff too. Made a mess of the lore in my opinion.

[@doctorlunarous5747]

I know I may be necroing at this point, but actually they did want to. But Fox wasn't confident in the project so had them keep it down to earth wear props and effects could be cheaper.

[@mensrea1251]

Prometheus was such dumpster fire garbage. Moments in the theatre I burst out laughing it was so stupidly executed. Ridley, you got old man.

[@juanrogers7442]

Absolutely incredible work. I recommended this to my close friend, for its sheer quality. Thank you.

[@VikingTeddy]

Yess! Story time. Imma get comfy, hide under a blanket and relax. It's so comforting, never stop making these.

[@chriss2031]

Been worth every minute listening it.

[@Red-ki4tk]

Wow....you're really talented at this. I really felt Scott's death. All of your work is really well put together and well delivered.

[@aziizrocks]

I know its been said before, but HOT DAHM U GOOD!!! The sometimes bleek and familiarity of death in your voice over all the horror is just PERFECT! THANK YOU AND ALL THE ARTISTS THAT MAKE THIS POSSIBLE.

[@cannibaljohnson.2409]

Thank you for taking the time to take pics of every page and the background music and reading all of this wrapping it up in a amazing video and giving it to us. You are awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@TerpeneProfile1]

I love your channel so much. Ty for this!

[@jesseneal2154]

Omg im so hooked!! Everytime i get over this adiction you release a almost 2 hour clip!! 😂😭

[@mrf19741]

I read the novel of this story and I have to say, it's great to see and hear it being told in this fashion. WELL DONE!

[@matluc_productions4031]

Love the philosophical conversation Tom and Scott have at the beginning. Very deep and relevant! Keep up the good work 👍

[@Schooter117]

This is how you right a strong female lead. They should do more alien movies and shows. The stories are just better because their believable. No one is overpowered. It’s just people doing what they can to survive.

[@Akumeitakai]

This is amazing. How have I missed this all this time?! This puts every abridged series and Machinima to shame. I can't wait for more!

[@johngatewoodii871]

thanks for making and sharing this!!!

[@jordannewland5848]

This is your best yet! I’ve gone from hating a character to mourning them. You have a gift for storytelling.

[@bradrad2453]

Just chilling at work, operating a riding pallet jack and forklift, listening to this

[@Lava91point0]

I've owned this master piece for damn near 17 years, loved it then and love it now.

[@pauly5421]

I've been waiting for this for a long time. thanks for uploading this..

[@MikeStoneJapan]

"Maybe we'll sprout wings and fly back to earth" was really the punchline of the whole thing to me. I was rolling. Excellent!

[@jackymolina6139]

This is amazing thanks for the upload I’m about to listen to the whole series while I study!

[@DamonCzanik]

Just the opening narrative is 10 times smarter than anything the AvP movies came up with. Hollywood executives are so stupid.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Spot on.

[@alwaysgabriel]

Yo that opening convo while showing alien eggs fukkkk ya thats good stuff , writing. And of course audio narration makes it better than the voice in my head if i were to read it comic style paper back

[@Stepchild06]

i have listened to you so much now that anything i read from the Alien/ Predator universe ,i hear your voice in my mind filling in blacks between each page of the comics..1 of my favorite channels.cheers for it all :)

[@DeMoraJS]

Anyone else keep coming back to Alien Theory's videos? This man's writing, narration and editing are simply SUPERB 💯

[@nickr9689]

God damn man. That was Beautiful. You are an artist. You weave beauty into the sharp thorns of this hard Sci-fi universe. Bravo Good sir. Bravo

[@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731]

Great job on the narration !

[@greenwitchinc.1682]

Wow dude. This is great work. When I was around eleven or twelve I got into Darkhorse (My original comic book love). And this series blew my mind. You did a great job. I forgot how powerful those last thoughts Tom has as they're setting down on Ryushi were. It's almost more impressive being older now, and seeing it presented like this. Great work! I'll definitely be checking out more.

[@carnivorehitman]

The best Alien channel out there; thanks so much for your work!

[@sjaackjansen3947]

I like the way you narate your video's! Got a good reading voice! Keep up the good work!

[@jackychang9148]

Always thought it was a shame the comic didn't have the "mammary glands" part in the novelization.

[@dominikwilliams1703]

1....2...3.... With the back ground music you added That is a powerful line

[@monolith158]

This was the first comic book in the franchise i bought and its still my favourite, fing amazing. Thanks

[@TheAshiestDragon]

Which book is it?

[@Kroggnagch]

I already said it a year ago, but I love the intro in this one. I love how the pictures are metaphors or symbolism, perhaps, for what's being discussed, and I very much enjoy the back-and-forth between the two guys about what's right and wrong when, in the end, it's entirely subjective, tho both gentlemen bring a good argument to the table.

[@JasonMorgant7]

These comics should be a live mini series Keep up the good work!!

[@PELTIER5]

Man you are awesome and I thank you for making these videos

[@Maa_nnuu]

I’m so hooked on this story. Please keep it up ! Can’t wait for the next video.

[@WildeFyre69]

Once again, you have exceeded all expectations with this video. You have a rare talent my friend, and we all benefit from it. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these amazing videos - the comments clearly indicate that your fans appreciate the time and effort you put into every second of every video you post… I certainly do! Thanks again!

[@BrettChungus]

You have a deep love for this story and you've created some brilliant combination of the novelization and the comic.

[@newbyfromtheq]

I'm hooked on this series! Please dont stop!! And I'm not even a huge sci-fi or aliens superfan, though I do like the movies. I don't hand out many subs on youtube...but you my friend earned it! Great content, great workmanship!

[@ShawnMcClureModeler]

That was fantastic! Really glad you do these.

[@RisingJericho]

I can't even begin to fathom how many hours of work go into these videos

[@kristiantucker5449]

Who needs "Head-Space" when U have Alien Theory. Thanks for the vid dude!

[@TAGMedia7]

I'm sitting here modding PS3s, currently watching progress bars, unable to leave.. I'm sincerely glad to have the company of this video.

[@red_menace1829]

Pretty sure you could leave but okay.

[@TAGMedia7]

@@red_menace1829 PS3 FTP is one of the most unreliable things ever, especially when you're transferring lots of files over at once.

[@red_menace1829]

@@TAGMedia7 riiight, modding a PS3 is difficult? Eh, beginners I guess..

[@red_menace1829]

Lol im just giving you a hard time bro im drunk 😂 i know that shits wack sometimes to mod.

[@TAGMedia7]

@@red_menace1829 please, mister experience, tell me how you resolved the FTP issue of it crashing every few thousand files. Educate me.

[@Joneth_Piptne]

I listened to the whole thing...and I must say that this was great

[@Akunza]

You never disappoint with your narration. Good Work

[@NWB-NerdyWhileBlack]

Who would down vote this? Anyway this was incredible! I can only imagine the amount of time put into editing. My goodness man, how are you still sane right now? Well done!

[@scottfabian4999]

I’m just discovering alien theory in the last month and I just can’t believe how good the narration is how well put together these videos are.

[@theneckbeardofmrhreviews4128]

The quantity of quality content this guy puts out is amazing!

[@Chris-fo2fi]

9:30 in and dang I enjoy your narration buddy. Great work!

[@oliverallen5324]

"Somehow, the old ways seemed more honest." *I have become the BooMer.* Evidently the Yautja have already gone through the delve into excess and we see them now as the balance between technology and martial pride.

[@azazelsiad3601]

They are us without all the extra bullshit. They have morals but they are different than the morals we understand.

[@JdeMolay]

​@@azazelsiad3601They're us if we eliminated our laziness and obsession with comfort and longevity, and perfectly married our love of technology to our savage need for life and death excitement.

[@Nabbercus]

​@@JdeMolayExactly, the yautja are what earthlings and many intelligent speices could be if they weren't so cowardly, always hiding their primitive aspects and drives behind a facade of civility. The yautja are truly superior in every way, humans use technology as wall between them and nature as if they keep pretending they aren't animals. The yautja on the other hand know perfectly well they are animals/souls, strong ones at that. They are the most in touch with nature and technology, they don't use tech as wall, they use their tech to get closer to nature instead. Never becoming ignorant of what they truly spiritually and philosophically. The lost tribe clan literally had a shaman on board, a perfect mix of the old ways and the new ways. How amazing is it that the yautja are so advanced yet so spiritual and grounded.

[@JRL415]

I'm listening to this while I sleep, I have vivid and lucid dreams when I have audio in the background. So, thank you for the nightmare in advance.

[@vikingodin1986]

Love these longer stories ...damn good stuff sir..

[@hattorihanzo75]

Amazing narration. I was hooked all the way to the end. You have a fine way of telling the story. And keeping with the tension and suspense i felt i was watching a movie! Bravo!

[@figmo4227]

Hell yes, been waiting for so long

[@youtmeme]

I tried to get these comics but it was very hard years ago, and I was a comic nerd to the extreme! thank you!! that opening convo is outstanding! and one of the reasons I love comic books! they often allow for the combo of what a book can provide and another media.when done right👍

[@kovalveli]

guess what im watching now....Aliens special edition (anthology bluray set)

[@shainewhite2781]

Dude, it has an alternate audio track, consisting of James Horner's original uncut score that you'll listen while watching the movie!

[@kovalveli]

​@@shainewhite2781 yeah I know ,loved the score in original Alien

[@MusicMatic707]

Does it show Hadley’s Hope before the hard meat takes over?

[@madthewirdo4236]

Great narration and graphics, cant stop watching, thanks for the video.

[@d17a2dude]

Just watch that whole playlist in one sitting and I love it I cannot wait to see the conclusion

[@CADJewellerySkills]

Your dramatic reading has really breathed a lot of humanity into this story. Well played.

[@Seb656]

Your videos are absolutely outstanding. I can't wait to see the rest of this story. To think they could have turned this into an AVP movie instead of the garbage they made.

[@Jormyyy]

Hey man the first AVP wasn't THAT bad, was it?

[@Seb656]

@@Jormyyy It wasn't the worst movie I've ever seen, but it lacked depth.

[@Jormyyy]

@@Seb656 fair enough

[@stanstanstan2597]

@@Jormyyy But we can all agree that Requiem was burning garbage topped with Xenomorph excrement, I’m sure.

[@TheEmpireAnimations]

@@stanstanstan2597 i liked the 2nd one

[@MsQsxdr]

Loved this! The way you delivered the final Scott & Tom conversation was beautiful.

[@Dantick09]

Great narration as always really adds feelings to the story. Tell me there is more this can’t be the end, no way it ends here right?

[@shadowgamer1598]

Dude like honesty your the best, I love these stories, they ha e helped me it in these desperate times. Be safe

[@franksworld9922]

I remember this issue. I was twenty years old at the time am now forty six.

[@Elnegro..]

Old man

[@efraincastaneda6196]

Gaww

[@PELTIER5]

Funny because I'm currently 20 while watching this

[@franksworld9922]

@@PELTIER5 I just turned fifty in November.

[@PELTIER5]

@@franksworld9922 Dang, cool man congrats on reaching that age

[@ArchDudeify]

this is maybe the 15th time I've listened to this entry (yes I like it a lot) and the first time watched the yakutja activities while they are talking at the start 😌 it's better than I thought, and I thought it was pretty bloody good already

[@szymonbober2280]

I actually have that comic, it was 94' or 95' when i bought it... and, Yes its with the cover where Yautia just cutted of Aliens arm.. P.S. Machiko Noguchi was a baddass...

[@ravibalsa6922]

I have the day off today. I will sit in my room and watch this uninterrupted. It will be better than any movie in theaters including Avatar. How do I know this? It is my third time watching this masterpiece!

[@chaosiscoming9184]

amazing thank you :) I don't read the comics, but this was just perfect to watch!

[@urzakiljaden7842]

You my friend are perfect for reading this, I look forward to every video you put out

[@Yeorl]

Wow this was one of the best readings I've seen on KZbin. Simultaneously I feel as though the writing took a real downward turn after the first half; but I did like the intricacy explored by them showing how it's not really the M.O of Predators to just massacre a whole civilian colony when hunting us but more to try their might against our most cunning soldiers because they're more than capable of understanding us and our society. Canonically Predators have been in touch with Humanity since pre-history.

[@TobeWilsonNetwork]

Blown away by the depth of conversation between Tom and Scott, Space Truckers.

[@benh2156]

Me: IDT ima listen to this whole thing Also me: *mutes game and listens to whole thing while exp grinding* Also also me: Good shit bro, /clicks subscribe w/ alert bell on.

[@Noddist]

Another Triumph AlienTheory - Thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm.

[@kh9242]

I listen at night, this is amazing.

[@Colin_]

You mostly listen at night, mostly 😊.

[@PunkMartyr]

Thank you so much. Seriously.

[@GaMeR_bOi_83]

Why wasn’t this AvP?! Man you do such a great job when it comes to storytelling. I actually got made when it ended.

[@BoatIsBoat]

Yautja: "ooman" Cat: "Hooman"

[@jimmyperez7540]

I've never clicked a notifications so fast lol.

[@mikewest593]

Watching this on Christmas Eve and finding myself wanting to know the rest of the story. Love how you split the opening dialog and then tied it in the end. Very nice job. Can't wait for you to continue with the rest.

[@KamikazeShinobi]

When AVP was announced, I thought of these books coming to life...what I got was, well...we all seen what we got.

[@efraincastaneda6196]

Big bowl of some shit soup with pee stew