The Complete, Unhinged Lore of the Dead or Alive Games

[@BRAINALERT]

(weenop) Hello everyone, since this video is seemingly exploding out of absolutely nowhere, I'd like to correct some inconsistencies and or errors I made regarding the timeline. These were mostly pointed out by fans of the series that noticed my mistakes, so much love to you guys. -Kasumi did NOT in fact return to the Mugen Tenshin village, in fact she never did. She was hiding out in the Hayabusa village during the events of DOA5, and retreated to the wilderness in DOA6 -The dinosaurs are DOATEC's fault -I may or may not have neglected to mention Kokoro and Helena first met during the events of DOA4 during the events of her arcade mode. Credit to JBBelen Kokoro for pointing this stuff out Also, regarding concerns pertaining to the use of a certain word at several points in the video, I would like to clarify for new viewers that I, weenop of Brain Alert! (the guy who made the video), am a black man of mixed ethnicity.

[@Laidback_616]

Which ninja Gaiden should I watch first? I see two different vids in your library.

[@narusora1]

you have a very pasty voice no offense, like the mayo is bleeding through the speakers

[@kishi1488]

Don't care if you are white or black, that word is free to anyone to use

[@emreityiii6019]

​@@kishi1488it'd be far better if no one used "n1gg@". No other derogatory word has regular usage; k!ke, sp!ck, ch!nk, etc.

[@narusora1]

​@@kishi1488 Well if you look at it like that any word is free to use. Still, looked down upon though. The irony was that I heard him saying and didn't give it a thought until I read your comment

[@SmilePecoSmile]

The fact that the definitive comprehensive DOA lore video exists because you wanted to know more about Ayane is mindblowing. Thank you lol.

[@crimzon16]

I mean it's Ayane. I get it lol

[@Anthonyelmio2]

Yes! It's Ayane 😊

[@Mai2708]

I love ayane! shes my favorite character in the series. I used to play this game so much as a kid with my borthers. I liked the story, so somebody making a video about it on youtube after all this time feels really fun.

[@IDyce88]

"want to know more" Dimensions told us everything...problem is no one bought dimensions (no one being the majority of people...i did because i'm smart) ...because people were morons. Ayane was just the rape child of a messed up uncle...sounds like something Dragonball z would come up with.

[@kxhunter8791]

The parts fanboying Ryu Hayabusa with JAM Porject songs in the background just Made me smile because it's JAM Project and also fits very well

[@quelspark0003]

OUR. FUCKING. BOY!!!

[@UNALLOYEDSLOP]

*RYU* *HAYABUSA*

[@zarbonthebeauty5086]

The amount of kum guzzling is insane 😅

[@reddie1705]

​@@zarbonthebeauty5086ikr? Not nearly enough and it kinda makes me upset

[@buttpiratesbuttpirate5913]

​@@reddie1705 enough glazing is nowhere near enough glazing for our massive cocked Omega Thad that is Ryu Hayabusa

[@icemanjr.5819]

@@zarbonthebeauty5086 Haters gonna hate

[@ryanmcamis7419]

Ryu Hayabusa participating in these tournaments is like Bruce Lee descending from Heaven itself to one shot your kid's karate class because he likes fighting. Okay. I get it. That makes sense. This franchise is pure anime: rule of cool on steroids.

[@proggz39]

I remember playing Ninja Gaiden Black as a kid and thinking, "Wow, the ninjas from doa got their own game"

[@keenanrobinson7239]

That's why I fucking love him and have played any and all games involving him. Seeing the crazy shit he does, just to participate in hand to hand...to just obliterate any and all competition.

[@josephforjoseph]

This Bruce Lee metaphore is one of the most satisfying ive heard. Word for word, bravo

[@mojabaka]

To be fair DOA is very inconsistent about who‘s the strongest. Every tournament has been won by a different fighter, even though Itagaki‘s comment about Kasumi seem like she‘s considered the strongest, especially since DOATEC decides to clone her in order to develop the ultimate fighter. The reason for this is that you‘re not allowed to use any powers ( Honoka get‘s disqualified for using her powers in 5, but Kasumi and Ayane still use their teleport 😂) and even if it was allowed, Ryu is probably smart enough to keep his powers hidden from the world. So yeah, the story is pretty messy and more or less makes no sense anymore, especially since Itagaki left, so it‘s basically impossible to know who‘s the strongest lore wise. Even though Team Ninja stated several times thst Ninja Gaiden and DoA tske place in the same universe, it doesn‘t really add up time or lore wise, but I guess it makes sense from a gameplay point of view. No one wants to play s fighting game where one chsrscter is just OP.

[@UNALLOYEDSLOP]

I love how Ryu in the DOA games is the “character so strong the writers have to keep him out of all conflicts as much as possible”

[@scottcomber]

"I only made this because there are 2 references in ninja gaiden..." Absolute chad.

[@alicefleugel]

This is a Ryu Hayabusa simping video disguised as a lore review. Perfect.

[@thealantmarismore]

I'm gonna need an "Our boy Ryu Hayabusa" compilation now.

[@Blitzmanz]

Factssssssss😂

[@kitestar]

Yes please

[@CatzyCatzy]

Someone probably did that already.

[@JAYB1688]

I so happen to be a Hayabusa main

[@EnriqueAmara]

I really want to see a video of just Brain Alert saying Our Boy Ryu Hayabusa.

[@speedkingoz5879]

fake fan he did not talk about ayane dlc in fatal frame maiden of black water

[@Awesmic1]

To be fair, the Ayane chapter is non-canon for two reasons: 1) Because Nintendo wanted Koei Tecmo to somehow shoehorn her into the game. 2) The timelines conflict with each other anyway.

[@GusMortis]

​@@Awesmic1they wanted her in because she sells dlc.

[@crimzon16]

​@@GusMortis Only reason I'm considering buying the game

[@CatzyCatzy]

If there was a Canon story...man. Ayane might as well have her own story in a game...maybe a action combat one with mini games...like Bayonetta...must have Tenchu mechanics or something

[@ItsFusaaa]

Ah shit, now I gotta go find ANOTHER 2.5 hour video that actually has the full context. What if I brought this up at the water cooler and am laughed out of the room for my incomplete Ayane lore?

[@GinkgoPete]

"Mr DOATEC President a second Ninja has hit the towers"

[@Pokechao]

You did a way better job of explaining this game's story than the actual games did.

[@Jay-mz3cp]

RIght?! lol

[@LuciferHunter-kt7pm]

I know right??

[@jbbelenkokoro2673]

I like your video on DOA as it's usually hard to find people who talk about it on KZbin aside from videos talking about the fanservice. However, you have gotten some facts wrong or missing some details. - Kasumi never returned to the Mugen Tenshin Clan, she was still considered a Runaway and a target. She was hidden in the Hayabusa Clan, only Ryu and Hayate knew it. - Kokoro met Helena in the fourth tournament, where Helena tested her and told her to talk to Miyako after the fight. Kokoro even mentioned meeting Helena two years back in the fifth game. - Leifang actually beat Jann Lee in the fourth tournament, but that is debatable since DOA5 was made after Itagaki left, so story elements were changed. - The dinosaurs are just genetic experiments from DOATEC. - Fun fact, Itagaki mentioned in a facebook post that his vision of DOA5 was supposed to have the Mugen Tenshin Clan be destroyed with Kasumi and Ayane as survivors and Miyako (Kokoro's mother) being a major antagonist.

[@oriongold395]

Mugen Tenshin Clan destroyed? Sign me up.

[@Xenmaru00]

@@oriongold395 they deserve it after how they treated Ayane and how they alienated Kasumi even though she was the only one willing to step up and go "FUCK RAIDOU!"

[@fightingmedialounge519]

​@@Xenmaru00 fucking raidou tends to not go well. Just look at Kasumis mother.

[@hailthequeenFM]

😂​@@fightingmedialounge519

[@CatzyCatzy]

Dinosaurs....reminds me of another Dinosaur game...

[@properkroe]

In regards to the Ayane - Ayane relationship I always was under the impression that Ayame did care deeply for Ayane, and only gave her daughter up for adoption do being an important figurehead of a very traditional society and must keep the lineage untainted. And Ayane also being the daughter of an exiled member of the clan Ayane would’ve been under much scrutiny. You know Ninja politics and stuff.

[@fightingmedialounge519]

Don't know if any of that was her decision.

[@xLadyRaine]

Yeah I don't think so AT ALL. It don't think ayame hates ayane, but she has a strange way of showing her love. Nearly every interaction they had doesn't benefit ayane in any way

[@leapy3165]

Doing a retcon in a 3DS compilation title is my favourite plot move ever

[@ironrex6979]

They reversed the retcons in DoA5 and DoA6. Thank God Dimensions was lame. Proof DoA6 Database. It is the classic canon not Dimension.

[@Sotherius]

​@@ironrex6979 It is both, every dimensions retcon is still considered canon in some way, like the doa6 database mentioning how hayate used the torn sky blast against Genra or Irene's appearance

[@ironrex6979]

@@Sotherius What stayed canon from Dimension was things that did not contradict the original canon. That’s my point. DoA6 database confirms nothing got retconned.

[@videosalpaso5323]

@@Sotherius Hayate did that in the DOA 2 U opening and Irene was Ryu's "partner" at that point so its obvious that she is going to appear.

[@LoneGh0ste]

Kingdom Hearts level shit

[@D33zNutzOnyaChin]

😂😂 your unofficial role of Ryu’s hype man has made my entire day

[@KaiserVarius]

2:23:13 I can tell you why. It’s because she’s a “Tengu”. And Tengu has a tendency to just do whatever they feel like because that’s just in their nature. Nyotengu is just probably doing this because she’s just following her whims and probably out of sheer boredom. Because she’s a Tengu, a Trickster spirit who can feel empathy and compassion for humanity while also being an absolute force of nature.

[@Awesmic1]

We got another content creator who acknowledges DOA has actual story and lore? Hallelujah! This is an entertaining breakdown of the overall story up to its current point. My hat goes off to you.

[@Comkill117]

The reason MIST never bothered to clone Ryu is no attempt to capture him would end in anything other then all of them dying to him.

[@UNALLOYEDSLOP]

They would then go on to describe Raidou as the “strongest ninja in the world”

[@DylanJo123]

THATS MY BOY

[@cesars.9912]

​@UNALLOYEDSLOP had to cope one way or another💀 cuz like fr who kidnapping ryu?

[@lolstalgic9602]

dying to him or the clone?

[@YoungPhenix]

Firstly it's a falcon. Ryu Hayabusa basically translates to Dragon Falcon. The NG franchise is very in your face about that. But beyond that finally somebody showing to the DOA story

[@DM4N367]

It's funny because as I was watching this video, i was wondering why the metal part of his mask looks like a beak. Thank you for this important information.

[@Jayys_Karat3]

Thank you for doing us DOA fans justice with this video man. It hits so hard when you're a fan of both series as a whole. Awesome watch, just got a new sub.

[@baziworld]

IT BECAME ALMOST Scarce to find a good doa videos recently, specially videos like this which speak about lore , this guy nailed

[@jonfitzpatrick9942]

Japanese game dev: "Tekken has plot? Hold my coffee"

[@nzzl1]

My first time watching your content, I work 2 jobs… a realtor by day and a plant worker by night… I’m working a 12 hour shift tonight and this video played right after one I picked finished and normally I would’ve skipped but something told me to stay and oh my god you helped big time on helping me stay awake… I had four hours of sleep from working the past night and not only that also doing office work right after and for half my shift I’m said “OUR FUCKING BOY!” For like almost 6 hours straight… don’t stop making content plz

[@m.czandogg9576]

I respect the grind! Also if you want more long form content I recommend "Steak Bentley" also Joseph Anderson

[@juegobuenoyomalo9501]

​@@m.czandogg9576TRUE

[@Istreakilaz]

This is a big mood. Being stuck at the hip to an office chair for abouts 14+ hours a day for different reasons and listening to the usual long form podcasts only resulting in slow descend into drowsiness, the randomly timed audio spikes both helped jolt me awake and also chuckle out loud at the same time

[@LuciferHunter-kt7pm]

Kbash videos at work are also a good choice

[@TheBoodercg]

What I love about the series is its context out if everything. I like the mechanics and of course the graphics makes it a must play along the likes of Tekken/Street Fighter. But the story is why it diverges from other series. Its so cynical- ninjas, evil scientists, clones, big money fight tourneys, love triangles, grudges, fame, love, and all that good stuff. I love the continuity between DOA and Ninja Gaiden the most. It turns both experiences into a joint and since Team Ninja is good at making action oriented games it all just becomes a good time. I enjoyed this entire video. I hope you continue to spread love to this incredlibly underated series.

[@fightingmedialounge519]

Cynical isn't really the best term to describe this series

[@TheBoodercg]

@@fightingmedialounge519 True Idek what I was thinking yet I don’t wanna edit the post.

[@Dhampire1976]

​@TheBoodercg but yet you'll edit your reply 🤡

[@kiddthecaptain]

As a fan of the DOA series from the beginning and only playing the first Ninja Gaiden game… this was amazing. Not even mad the story was told from a Ryu super fan perspective. Awesome video.

[@mrdude88]

Seriously, a Ninja Gaiden: Hayate would be awesome. His skill is on par with his best friend, Ryu Hyabusa. The only thing about Hayate is that he’s not as popular as his sister.

[@Vietmac1993]

And his clan doesn’t have a legendary or powerful weapon that is on par with the dragon sword

[@billhilton778]

@@Vietmac1993 Actually surprisingly Hayate’s blade is special/powerful. According to lore it’s stated that it’s a legendary sword, (similar to how the dragon blade gets passed down for the Hayabusa leaders/Master Ninja) his blade; is known as the sword of storms, Jinran-Maru, and is stated to only be passed down to the strongest of the Mugen Tenshin, master ninjas/clan leaders. In NGRE, the blade is also loaned to Ryu, (from Hayate) as a temporary replacement for the dragon sword, due to Ryu’s blade/Ryu being cursed at the time. And seeing some, of the things it does and how it shreds through things, especially how the blade releases many wind blades when combined with one of Ryu’s ultimate attacks, it gives the audience a hint capability wise

[@Vietmac1993]

@@billhilton778 Really? Kind of sad that it isn't showcased as much. What I mean is how Hayate's abilities with the blade aren't showcased as well as Ryu's Dragon Sword. When Raidou attacked the Mugen Tenshin Village, I can't believe he was more interested in stealing a special technique rather than a sword. Also it would have been wise for Hayate to actually defend his village with the blade if it was as strong as you said it was.

[@jeromenicholson743]

@Vietmac1993 To answer your question, from an unbiased viewpoint, the reason is overall due to plot connivence in order to kick off the story, same with Ryu’s story when he lost to Doku due to him emotionally fighting soley in anger. Instead of Doku destroying the dragon sword, he instead left it, overall it’s simply their way of getting both stories started for them to return more powerful, a prime example of plot connivance Raidou became powerful by copying techniques shown to him. So him simply taking it, wouldn’t help him overall, in order for Jinran-Maru to be useful, he would first, have to know how to use it (secret sword techniques/abilities etc) properly. According to the lore, it lets us know that the storm blade much like the dragon sword, is a legendary katana that got passed down to Shiden and Hayate (other wise known as Raijin, the god of thunder/Wind of the Heavens etc). Since Raidou went rogue due to jealousy and takes techniques for a living, (including underworld drop from NG, but a different name) assuming he’s able to copy the sword’s techniques, in order for him to possibly use it, he would have to get someone to show him the storm blade’s secrets mid fight; without him having a legendary weapon of his own. He would also have to survive, memorize its moves and somehow take the blade after having knowledge on how to use its techniques against others, since it’s a physical special weapon that involves abilities/techniques, instead of just, the technique by itself. It’s possible for Raidou just unlikely and risky

[@Vietmac1993]

@@jeromenicholson743 Dead or Alive doesn't do Hayate's character justice. If there is a Ninja Gaiden 4, Hayate needs to be featured as a major character where his abilities can be showcased. If the Hayabusa Clan and the Mugen Tenshin Clan are allies then we really need to be convinced why they are valuable allies.

[@anascoolcat]

definitely the most entertaining and comprehensive DOA lore related video I've ever seen It's such a joy to see a fellow DOA enjoyer losing their mind trying to make sense of this mess of a story There're some fun stuff here and there, but they're all buried under subpar narrative presentation

[@smokejaguar986]

If a fighting game doesn't have a crazy nonsensical plot i dont want it 😤

[@wiredmania2653]

This is cinema. - Martin Scorsese

[@Mahiro801]

I love this series since DOA2 - PS2, when I was 13. Never fully understood the story line. Thank you for this full dive retrospect!!! Subbed

[@AsDfnhjMHfjn]

This channel deserves a thousand times the views it's getting now. Good shit.

[@dabilaroali1037]

I also got into Dead or alive after playing ninja gaiden and was wondering why our boy ryu and ayane were fighting martial artists. It cracked me up when you said even the 1st DOA happens after ninja gaiden 2 events lol. Also I love how unhinge ayane is in the series.

[@antoinetebarvillar8686]

The only thing i really got from this whole video is that Zack is an absolute chad that can't stop winning and is living it up with the island buying grindset

[@PledgeBass]

This is probably the most underrated video I've ever seen. Thanks for all of the effort you put into this. Edits / commentary are 10/10. Played DOA as a kid and just started messing around with it again a few days ago. Also played the hell out of ninja gaiden on the original xbox as a kid and now know they are part of the same universe and it's kind of breaking my brain.

[@MA_KA_PA_TIE]

You should play DOA6 corefighters. It's free to play and you get kasumi and Ryu free I think

[@PledgeBass]

I've been no lifing it! Having a blast, been maining honoka@@MA_KA_PA_TIE

[@DefyReality-ll2cg]

@@MA_KA_PA_TIE Kasumi, Bass, Diego and Hitomi are the free characters in DOA6 corefighters. Ryu is free in 5's version along side Kasumi, Hayate and Ayane.

[@specter_of_thestars2500]

Loved these games, Crazy to me that Kasumi was branded the “world strongest” after the first tourney prompting her cloning. And we just now had some development in that via 6 acknowledging the latest clone, oh yeah and Hayabusa killed a tengu. Sick stuff, oh and that Ayane was originally just a training dummy in the first Doa.

[@dostwood5103]

This is one of my new favorite KZbin videos lol. Thanks for the big lore compilation coming from a big Ayane fan. This makes me want to check out the Ninja Gaiden games. I love how unhinged the lore is and you’re a really funny guy and made a video of this length super entertaining. Good job, homie.

[@Mike-ui7xg]

Really enjoyed this DOA take.👍Also, incase people didn’t know; in DOA5, Ryu & Hayate’s encounter, (where they trained) often gets mistaken and actually has some meaningful context prior, that ties into story of the two Master Ninjas specifically. To simply summarize for those who aren’t aware, Ryu’s focus wasn’t to fight Hayate, with the intention of settling things through that encounter, this often gets taken out of context. Ryu’s purpose for their meeting was to simply to help his best friend Hayate, learn from the same mistake; Ryu himself had made, in his past when he lost against Doku. (In the past, Ryu became angry when his village was attacked as well, so their training was nothing serious unfortunately) Ryu did this by taunting Hayate (as shown) similar to how Raidou did, in order to test, and see if he could stir up Hayate’s emotions that caused him to not fight with a level head, and not fight as he normally would. Which ends up happening (as shown.) This provokes Hayate to train with Ryu solely on emotion rather than, with a leveled head after being taunted about his family. This is why Ryu’s attitude changes at the end of their exchange and he gives his best friend Hayate a reminder “to control his emotions” in battle, which Hayate learns from and uses for defeating Raidou. According to the lore Ryu was simply speaking from experience and from mutual understanding on what they both went through. Ryu understood that strength wasn’t Hayate’s issue and (like himself) no matter how strong one becomes, for a ninja controlling one’s emotions is essential, especially since both are Master Ninja and head of the clan now.

[@JohnSmith-sv9ix]

Very insightful, and thorough explanation. So glad someone talked about the official lore’s context of Hayate & Ryu’s encounter in DOA5. Many do take their meeting out of context. Thank you

[@Jayys_Karat3]

Awesome explanation, and I thought I was versed.

[@ZeroShaneBob]

There's irony in the fact that you made this video while not being much of a fan, and as a long time fan since DOA2 on the Dreamcast I was interested in this kind of video after I saw it in my recommends because I have never really understood a lot of the story in DOA due to it's scattered presentation. Very well done video. I watched the entire thing, and learned some things I didn't already know. I gave you a sub, and might watch the Ninja Gaiden videos when I get time. As much as I love the DOA series (Seriously, they are by far my favorite fighting games), it's a shame how much it's been criticized just for having attractive women, and it's made TECMO mostly abandon the series. It's also a shame though how greedy and anti-consumer TECMO got with the series after Itagaki left. DOA 1-4 were complete games, and had no cosmetic DLCs. Meanwhile DOA5 and 6 have actual thousands of dollars of overpriced DLC. Also, I laughed about your comments about Honoka's MILK shirt, but they knew what they were doing. Honoka was created specifically to "milk" the fan base of their money with DLCs.

[@MexicanGokuCreepypasta]

It's a god damn tragedy that this series could've been seen more as 'The 3D KOF with Ninjas' while not just only having the casual perspective of 'Tekken with Tits' to the point where even its devs see it as nothing but And I'm not even that big into NG at all

[@Tyler-nr6kl]

God i love the dead or alive series. Its absolutely batshit in the best ways. I grew up playing doa 3 on the original xbox and it gives me much nostalgia

[@tyrellesmith9265]

It's nice to hear Ryu Hayabusa get his flowers. Everyone talks about Kratos, Dante, Bayonetta, but NG2 is still one of the best action games of all time. It's a shame that NG3 and various other Tecmo bs lead to it's downfall. There was a DoA focused spinoff in the works at one point that would have focused on Hayate and Kasumi

[@tyrellesmith9265]

@charleshastings7260 yes, I want that so bad. We have Bayonetta alive and well, Dante and Fam doing their thing, Kratos still killing God, but no Izuna drops or dismemberment at the hands of the dragon ninja. It's a travesty. But if Dragons Dogma can somehow get a sequel, so can Ninja Gaiden

[@Renoistic]

That's because Ryu has the personality of a particularly uninteresting rock, and the girls aren't much better. I mean, would anyone care about DMC if Dante always acted like he did in DMC2? I doubt it.

[@tyrellesmith9265]

@Renoistic I see your point but the stoic always bad ass archetype has its merits. Vergil from DMC is somewhat similar to Ryu and people love him almost as much as Dante. They should put actual character focus on Ryu if the series ever returns. He needs a much more personal journey. Even in the game where his father dies, it's more about his duty. NG3 tried a bit to give him more presence in the story beyond just being a weapon, but it was done kinda poorly and sparsely

[@maxlhetvxhywxvxbm7645]

And before Dark Souls we had Ninja Gaiden. It's because of NG that I like Sekiro over Elden Ring

[@MrMister681]

Pretty good video, I don't usually like long videos that just retell the story of a series but this is actually VERY well edited and has some nice jokes. I had no idea that Dimensions was this huge retelling of the series. Will probably check out some of your other videos, I'm a bit intrigued about the Jak one.

[@marlutteyestrelt3441]

Being one of the best channels, if not the best, to give this mad and brutal franchise its fair chance of immersion and actual exploration has earned you a subscriber. Already joined thanks to the Ninja Gaiden coverage, but this just seals the deal. Thank you so much for this.

[@therhinosnake6938]

As a long-time fan of DOA I found this so enjoyable to watch. Finally, a fun recap. The only nitpick is that it's established that Leifang defeated Jann Lee in DOA4 canonically.

[@roxario1342]

Found this video high at 3am best video i ever watched LMAO . Its so hard to find DOA videos that talk about the lore especially with this type of editing ! keep up the good work !

[@Leyuhm]

Amazing video man. Love the editing style and commentary especially. I also am a big fan of DOA personally but wanted more info on the lore ngl.

[@brrandn]

its honestly so impressive how well you told this story, well done mate!

[@kamb0510]

19:31 😂😂😂😂😂😂 39:50 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 1:03:18 😭😭😭😭 1:22:58 😆😆😆 1:53:17 😄😄 2:21:20 💀

[@sesh517]

10:02 😈😈😈😈

[@alexlvivua]

I was looking for this, thanks XD

[@kamb0510]

​@@alexlvivuathank you for making me comeback and rewatch these funny parts again 😂

[@alexlvivua]

@@kamb0510 🤝

[@sigmalaflare]

Great video and very entertaining 👏 I would like to make one correction to story lore detail. Kasumi is very much still considered a nukinen up to 6. Infact, she was in hiding in Hayabusa village after DOA 4 and during DOA 5. That's why old man Muramasa relayed that message to her, our boy Ryu is such a good bro; he had his best friends renegade sister hiding out at his own village in secret!!!

[@Xenmaru00]

i'd legit not be surprised if Hayate "knows" Kasumi's there, but he's been pushing whoever elders want her dead for "leaving" even though she left on a self-imposed mission and *hasnt* compromised the security of their village; into focusing on shit like DoATEC and whatnot, so he can be free to *not* act on that information. That and he probably knows that while he may be "above" her, Hitomi would be *very* displeased if he allowed his *blood related* sister to be killed, for trying to both avenge him, and put an end to a major threat to the village. One that kicked _his_ ass.

[@fightingmedialounge519]

​@@Xenmaru00 I doubt Hitomi factors into his decision making.

[@Xenmaru00]

@@fightingmedialounge519 considering that every time he runs into her, even when he's on a mission, he accepts her request for a spar, *and* given that its very much thanks to her and her father that he was in any position to return to his village to begin with, she likely does mean a good deal to him. You would be surprised what decisions can be swayed or delayed by the fear of losing the faith of someone that means much to you. And after damn near losing everything, including his life, i wouldnt doubt that while he was not in a position to outright _pardon_ Kasumi, his experiences may have led to him being willingly "distracted" from pushing the order of her execution.

[@fightingmedialounge519]

@@Xenmaru00 that suggest that he respects her. Not that she influences any of his decison making when it comes to leading his clan and enforcing their laws. You'd be better off arguing Ryu is influencing his decision making for Kasumi. You'd be surprised at how often people ignore their loved ones, or in Hitomis case respected ones, desires in favor doing what they want.

[@sigmalaflare]

@@Xenmaru00 I like your input and both of you make strong arguments.

[@1lilykee]

This is one of my favorite videos of all time. It's a comfort video for me. The humor is top tier, the music and edits are chef's kiss and everytime OUR BOI RYUU HAiYABUSA comes on screen I get a rush despite only learning about ninja gaiden after watching this video and then watching all your other videos. Thank you.

[@hydehg1441]

the roast of hayate was great lol.

[@ethanemanuel8181]

Thank you for the video!! I never ever looked at the series outside the controversy and I am now a passing fan of the series I cannot wait to see what happens in DOA7! Also I am holding you to the doing the beach volleyball games I was waiting for them to show up in this video! I want to know more about those!

[@swempytimes]

I love this rant about the cabbage seed. I remember playing that part when I was a kid and just being so utterly confused as to why these two women, these two seemingly reasonable human beings, would be fighting so viciously over edible leaves

[@mossy2975]

Holy fucking shit, im glad that you know how to structure a video into chapters, allowing me to take breaks in between games. And seeing ryu battle a spartan hand to hand in space is the most shit tier post to witness back in 2005, wtf i love it.

[@sixfootnai]

i'm so happy this video exists! there is so little DOA content out there, so a through timeline of all the games is really nice. you made me laugh so many times and you're very detailed when it comes to explaining the story--i appreciate that! i wish more people made DOA content or are inspired to after seeing this video. i made sure to give it a like to hopefully boost the algorithm. thanks for all your hard work with putting this thing together! (s/b: the alpha-152 fight at the end of DOA 4 is so brutal. i would either mop the floor with her ass or have to replay it 185,664,409,475 times before beating her.)

[@felman87]

Ayane is always ready to throw down. "Violence is not the answer. Violence is the question. The answer is 'yes!'."

[@manny49507]

DOA was so cool but 6 really made us all sad. Hopefully it can comeback better

[@thomas5585]

Nineteen minutes covering the background to the first game? Ok, I love it.

[@getterkaiser1760]

Gotta say, this is a fantastic video, didn't expect the constant use of JAM PROJECT. Fantastic stuff brother, keep at it

[@scottjones845]

BrUUUH every time you upload I'm all like "GET OUTTA ME, I'M GONNA PUKE!" lmao....... good, good content man. Keep at it!..ya kno? Cool. Cool cool.

[@ULTIMa_Ivanov]

This was very funny and entertaining! Watched all of it! Thank you for supporting the Dead or Alive series!

[@cleanslate5246]

The master chief part with the throw back of breaking Benjamin in the background got me 😂. Good stuff man

[@Teimurazor]

Glad i found this channel. I like your style and choices of games for content

[@lukabazookastj9462]

Holy shit your video format fucks hard, even allows for breaks. Nice work. Instant subscribe, I look forward to all future content.

[@delstad_8940]

MY F*CKING BOY, RYU HAYABUSA

[@jank0pf]

hey man, just found out about your work and it’s amazing, I got shocked when saw that you only have 5k subs. we need more creators like you, keep up the good work

[@acehughj4527]

Amazing video man. Seeing lore and 2 hours makes me smile. See you in 2 and a half hours!

[@ziontea7045]

I've been binging your videos for the past 2 weeks and by God it's addicting. Please don't stop making content 😂

[@el_bonito152]

loved tihis video man i grew up obsessed w/ DOA and i remember trying to explain the series story to my HS friends fast forward to NOW i am starting out my YT channel making DOA videos so i guess the algorithm decided to bless me with this gem today 10/10 !!

[@just_j_like_the_letter]

1:18:03 "grounded in the world of professional wrestling" is an INSANE statement (that makes perfect sense in this series tbh)

[@PuckTofu]

Awesome video and fantastic music choices

[@jp3813]

What about Studio FOW's Kunoichi 1-3, Severance, & Mila Red Riding Hood?

[@isaiahz100]

Bless you for all this damn research, I’m always looking for more Hayabusa content

[@iamthehobo]

Extreme beach volleyball has a canonical lore reason to exist? How have I never known this crucial in formation?!?

[@cnhnx]

Hulk Hogan is stage name, not the guy's birth name. Could be the same for Bass Armstrong, with Tina following the pattern. Or Itagaki cluelessly thought "Bass" is cool American name, we had character named "Fame" Douglas in the story anyway.

[@AntzemEmnza]

Itagaki probably got his naming ideas from SNK, the company with a famous villain named "Geese" Howard.

[@OtakuSJ]

I enjoyed the video. Thank you for making it.

[@ethancamacho7615]

Please don’t stop uploading your content is so entertaining

[@Seodoth]

Amazing video. Thanks for the hard work!

[@renansantos6533]

I love the Ryu fanboying, definetly made the video for me. Let's be honest, our boy deserves 😊😊

[@miahthepisces3813]

I really wish the canon doa 3 ending was Ayana killing Genra on her own

[@DefyReality-ll2cg]

It is to me, I refuse to accept the retcon! It also fucks with Ayane winning the third tournament. I choose to view Dimensions/5/6 as a new timeline.

[@tronix2214]

It is considering in doA4 she has his mask & when they made ultimate they included his mask in her outfit as well as dimensions & 5

[@yuzemaki]

I was thinking... Ryu got a Antique shop, and at same time is a ninja... Bro, this is almost the plot from jackie chan adventures animation series!

[@dude2248]

Dude I found this channel because of OUR. FUCKING. BOY. You make awesome stuff, keep going!

[@Jooji777]

Thank you so much for your time creating this video ❤❤❤ you are the best 🎉🎉

[@Stonegoal]

Amazing job editing and collecting the lore.

[@smhjim5622]

This video is phenomenal. You’ve made me enjoy DOA’s lore more than Tekken’s, and I love Tekken.

[@iconicfreezegaming3989]

Thanks for uploading this! I'm big fan of Mortal Kombat and DOA and always wonder it's story

[@bradleyh4534]

The doa lore is one of the best I’ve seen for a fighting game it’s kinda deep

[@abdulmukti5238]

i have a blast watching this, thanks man

[@maxlhetvxhywxvxbm7645]

Ryu be out saving the world 3 times then there's DoA...

[@j36793]

Your edits are insane

[@kotosqoposrly]

What I learned from this is that Ayane always woke up and chose violence. Understandable if you come to think about her childhood.

[@sirrealgaming6913]

Finally finished this after like 3 months very enjoyable I hope you cover the next DoA if it ever happens

[@Denny_87]

Rig from Dig. Great Video. Many Thanks for explaning this special Plot. Amazing Work.

[@AdrianAy-ho8zg]

Thanks for making this man. Really enjoying it while eating my gas station burrito.

[@BRAINALERT]

gas station grub wtf

[@YamiVT]

I always thought Ayane was one of the most intimidating and scary characters I've ever seen. Everything about her screams "ice-cold killer", barring her hair

[@guilhermeoverlord6266]

Ryu didn't have a merchant to buy all his loot, so he open his on shop. "Dont horry this statue LITERALLY FROM HELL is not cursed ... not anymore." "I can give you a discount in this unique evil ninja sword, one of a kind" after selling proceds to replace with a EXATLY SAME MODEL of that he took from a wharehouse full of them.

[@mynamewastakin]

Damn brother, great video. I recently sat through someone else's huge story video on Tekken and happened to get this one in my recommended videos. Will like and subscribe, lol.

[@yung60minutes]

I always wanted a DOA vs Tekken crossover

[@steevie9423]

Thank you PointlessHub for showing me the canonical reason Ryu hyabusa exists in the same universe as dead or alive 3 extreme beach volleyball

[@tbxvividos]

I just clicked on this to learn doa lore and within seconds I'm blown away to find out its connected to the ninja Gaiden series

[@orcwarchiefreviews]

I'm liking your videos so far interested to see where you go with the action games genre