The Genius Behind Guilty Gear

Daisuke Ishiwatari is the creator of Guilty Gear, but not many people know much about Daisuke himself so hopefully this video provides insight into the man who makes one of my favourite games. 6 likes and i'll do a EXECTOR longplay xD
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Chapters:
0:00 Who is Daisuke Ishiwatari?
1:20 Daisuke joins ARCSYSTEM WORKS
2:38 Creation of Guilty Gear
6:03 The effect on Daisuke
7:30 Blazblue vs Guilty Gear
9:15 Outro
#fgc #ggst #guiltygear

[@Raynfgc]

heya frens! I made a community discord so if you wanna chat w me or be involved in some future community videos go join! discord.com/invite/mTEHKkH4A3 (link also now in description)

[@daijouboobs]

tearing up watching this video because Daisuke is everything I want to be. Such a bastion of creativity

[@Kabal39]

Cringe

[@Spine223]

@@Kabal39 NO, YOURE CRINGE

[@THEGUILTYGEAR]

​@@Kabal39 You heard it here, folks! Having goals and aspirations is cringe now.

[@Kabal39]

@@THEGUILTYGEAR tearing up to this is cringe

[@AziDoesQuestionableThings]

@@Kabal39 what does cringe even mean anymore, people have throw it around online for so long it's starting to lose its meaning

[@horo-horoxdive8046]

Man... Daisuke is the definition of theat Thanos meme: "Fine. I'll do it myself." He didn't found the fighting game he wanted to play, and ended creating a whole franchise for himself. Thank you a million times Daisuke.

[@jessquiatchon2204]

"I want my own game, and since I like rock so much, I'll also make my own music for the game. Two dreams one game"

[@rubymaestas9762]

I think the musical influences are what make guilty gear so unique from other anime games

[@lemmykoopa1379]

Exactly

[@brunocampos8640]

It's the reason I was pulled into GG, by the time I found about GGXX I was a fan of about half the bands the game referenced. That and how it approached a story mode as a fighting game, which was innovative at the time.

[@DouglasStewart99]

I always thought that Daisuke Ishiwatari and Hirohiko Araki could be friends due to their love for western music and making a cool series to flex their playlists. Now I know another thing these two have in common: They *REALLY* mastered the art of not aging physically.

[@aidanmason4672]

"If I had a nickel"

[@shun-li8204]

I mean absolutely no disrespect but Daisuke does NOT look 50 wtf. Man was right when he said he transcended his existence.

[@Raynfgc]

yea still looks like his 30s tops

[@seannomoney20]

i swear Asian people don't age until they're REALLY old

[@Stryfe52]

HE’S 50??

[@Stryfe52]

I think that’s really cool in retrospect though, my dad’s almost 60 and is just getting into these games

[@jessquiatchon2204]

Bruh he looks like he just got out of college lmao

[@suzukaziodyne9723]

I met Daisuke by accident at EVO in 2019. The day before Strive's announcement. With venom translator help. I expressed my sincere gratitude for the series. He was so incredibly nice and joyful to meet me. A random fan In retrospect its funny my outfit was Nago's colors coincidentally. And he was announced next day. Perhaps he noticed I was the exact demographic he designed him for irl 🤣 1:1

[@seannomoney20]

you're a big black 6'8 buff nigerian vampire samurai??

[@HazeEmry]

​@@seannomoney20i doubt he's a samurai tbh...

[@DeertickDaniel]

@@HazeEmryprob a vampire tho

[@HazeEmry]

@@DeertickDaniel smh they're everywhere these days. Where are the weres?

[@GONKINGTON]

BEDMAN MENTIONED 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jonathanjeremy1729]

Yessir

[@Raynfgc]

🎉🎉🎉

[@wiiasd3682]

Without even knowing such a genius behind the scenes I immediately fell in love with GG strive couple months ago… Despite the satisfying control, beautiful art and music, unique RC and wall break mechanics, some of the character designs are really innovating. Like Johnny, he’s a cowboy, a pirate, a gambler, and a samurai all at the same time NATURALLY.

[@Stanlaitiere]

Johnny my beloved, I don't get why people hate on him so much, he's sick! If only May didn't exist..

[@squidward8125]

​@@Stanlaitiere it's because of bacchus sigh :>

[@lncomus]

Relatable. The only other character I can think of that is similarly unique is demoman from tf2: black scottish cyclops, alcoholic demolitionist

[@Jp63a]

I knew daisuke was a "fuck it we ball" kinda person lol!

[@Mr.Skeleton-El]

Bro that “fuck it we ball” part came out of nowhere. Made me laugh way more than it should have keep it up.

[@96FENIR96]

The man is in his 50s and look like this? Dude is a gear lol

[@Venom-uv5fw]

Wow. I knew daisuke was the goat but i never knew he was this goated jesus. Thank you daisuke i love guilty gear its really changes my life. I love this community as well and thanks for this entertaining video about our number 1 chad .❤

[@yurio4804]

I love the fucking genius he is. And I love your videos they are really good. I just enjoy them like a kid. GG is such a precious franchise to me and seeing the community filled with good and funny people like you makes me so happy. Hope you are doing great and keep doing as well.

[@Raynfgc]

Thank you very much! Really appreciated

[@I-oh_Badguy]

The man who created a big part of my childhood. One of my top three creators.

[@mrchocoslave7859]

Can we just appreciate both previous GG games AND Strive? Strive was my first GG game and it got me into fighting games, it helped me to understand everything much better. I'm on my way to play XRD too now, and I'm so happy to say i love all of this franchise in its entirety. Plus, this whole fucking saga is art concentrated so savor it while you can

[@HotaruLikesDagashi]

Damn you're underrated dude. Keep up the good work and you're gonna grow fast!

[@Raynfgc]

tyvm!

[@000wolf]

Wallbreaks are not a staple of the franchise. IKs, RCs, and the metal aesthetic were what made GG standout. It used to be a very free-form and chaotic series that allowed for player expression, something severely lacking in Strive. As much as I dislike the current direction Daisuke and Katano have taken Guilty Gear in, I really do appreciate all the work the man and his team have put into the series over the years.

[@pancakes_go2940]

strive is the first and only gg ive played and it's the only fighting game I've ever liked and wanted to learn can i ask what's wrong with it

[@000wolf]

Gatlings/magic series are gone in favor of more linear/restrictive routes. Returning characters are missing a lot of their kit from previous games, with some even playing nothing like their older iterations. Hell, some characters still have legacy restrictions on them but lack the proper tools or means to make up for it. The movement is a lot slower and most of the balance revolves around moves being less negative instead of positive. Instant Kills were removed entirely. Wallsplat/break does the opposite of its intended purpose and is just a poorly implemented mechanic. I don't know how things are currently, but the high damage made the game extremely volatile. Outside of a few tracks the music is a huge step down. Also, the lobby system is pretty bad and ranked matchmaking is kind of busted. I did like the changes to the RC system and the create-a-combo trial feature, but outside of those two things, Strive feels extremely lacking when compared to Xrd and XX. This is all from the perspective of an oldhead however, so please don't let that discourage you from playing and enjoying the game.

[@dealerofdeth]

I NEED a book on his musical compositions😭

[@whimzycloud]

Exzektor seems like a really cool concept for a game

[@electricmouse8860]

So grateful your channel popped up on my recommended! This video was amazing!

[@Raynfgc]

thanks a bunch really appreciate it glad you enjoyed :D

[@Hababalooo]

GUILTY GEAR LET'S GO BABY.THIS WHAT HUMANITY HAS BEEN WAITING FOR.

[@jonathanjeremy1729]

Lovely video, I've been wondering about Daisuke for a long time, thank you for your Guilty Gear content all of it (I have watched) is amazing

[@Raynfgc]

tyvm! glad you enjoyed :D

[@MadMakishimu]

Long Live King Daisuke

[@marcelwood5064]

Great video. Entertaining and informative ❤❤ Love guilty gear and love daisuke so perfect video for me :)

[@RussianCollapse]

holy zaym, I feel like I'm burying myself in Guilty Gear There's so much to try out and learn...

[@randomguyonyoutube16]

Amazing video brother

[@pepsimaxwillhealmywounds]

for any strive-only players, please play the older games (mainly xrd and +r) as those games are so much more raw and unhindered by other designers than strive is.

[@Nando75549]

Slowly gotten into Guilty Gear since XX was on Switch and now I'm digging in this rabbit hole.

[@bearpuncher8945]

The video is great and well researched but those scene transition animations are killin me man

[@jordan_yendis]

I rarely ever comment on videos but this video was so well put together. I want to absorb so much Guilty Gear content and lore that I become Daisuke himself. Would love to see some video around character lore or even development and inspiration for each of them. Also coming from a fellow aussie here.

[@Raynfgc]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed appreciate it

[@yuriswasd7238]

I never and repeat NEVER had a company that i say "ah is made by them,i buy it" but arc system oh god arc system made me change mu mind i fucking love their works even the crossover one like the persona games

[@boxtank5288]

Arcsys and Fromsoft are the two companies where you hear what they're selling and go 'YEP! HERE YA GO!' Just you've already put in the card info and have made the order.

[@arghscuffelbut3226]

1:58 Curse you for this blight upon my eyes! Curse you!

[@ghlyy.kakashk]

Wait, he was 10 in 1983.... WAS THAT THE BIT OF 83

[@MinkDaddy]

One of my favorite things about Guilty Gear is its old school anime vibes.

[@KaygoFGC]

i respect this man so much. a great mind behind a great franchise 🙏

[@DeaconBlu35]

I strive to one day be as creatively powerful as this man. This amount of drive is something that the world rarely sees anymore, and I can only dream to measure up to it.

[@davidwilkinson4634]

Nice vid man🎉🎉🎉

[@Raynfgc]

tyvm!

[@golira5549]

Waiter! Waiter! More Guilty Gear essay videos!

[@Raynfgc]

roger, next one gonna be a hitter so be ready for it :D

[@ionizedactor3994]

Haha. Daisuke being South African makes me so happy

[@Lummox874]

Holy hell, Daisuke is more than fifty. He is incredibly impressive.

[@israeloliveira2083]

Man this story it's kind incomplete , I knew that Ishiwatari in beginning of the GG project he idealized a RPG game , then I don't remember why he changed to a fight game ... I don't remember where I saw this information , so is it thrue ? Since now thanks you're awesome man .. ✌🏾

[@InfiniteResolve_]

EXECTOR is heat bro 🔥

[@makotoyuki345]

I keep forgetting he was born in SA. That aside Daisuke is the pinnacle of an artist

[@ness77777]

The "IT IZ WHAT IT IZ" bit always kills me. Fun fact. Jack O says that phrase in xrd when she wins.

[@Raynfgc]

That's sick I didn't know that

[@lemmykoopa1379]

I discovered Guilty Gear because of Bridget and I have no regrets I adore this series

[@ctrlaltCookie]

i really liked this video!

[@Raynfgc]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@Zer0_TrueMoo]

The Genius Behind BlazBlue when? (Please we need more players)

[@albertotexinsilvamartinez3307]

I imagine you had to do some research for this video. It's great to know the history behing GG, the influences and inspirations, and the evolution of the series through the years

[@Ratty_rat136]

HE IS AMAZING ❤❤❤

[@TheRealDerpSquadron]

Time to play Exector

[@FangyBoi05]

6:41 same

[@evilded2]

IT'S GEARING TIME.

[@felipehoerbe4001]

Good job man. Waiting for the Executor review

[@ryanfriscia1132]

Great video! Do you have any place where you can share your sources?

[@Raynfgc]

thanks! source is: bro trust me just kidding!, i used a variety of sources but if you look up 'daisuke ishiwatari' on google you will get most of the info from wiki strings other ones were info from the daisuke interviews you can also find on the wiki if you watch through

[@Swag-Bot-zf5vp]

Let's go

[@Nolansuglymeemaw]

I saw him in my dreams once

[@kylekiske_]

9:25 Try Again.

[@yungmaui4876]

I guess those sayings do loosely translate to “it is what ir is”😂😂

[@happyphiri4237]

Ay what daisuke was born in my country?! Thats pretty cool 🎉

[@surtursaga6789]

Wait so blazblue was meant to be EASIER then guilty gear??? No way man

[@ruimtewese]

Noooo ways this man is from my country🇿🇦🗿

[@driedspace3687]

Daisuke instakilled my grandma irl

[@reddragoner1932]

Guilty Gear is and always will be in my Top 3 Game Franchises of all time. For me my journey has begun all back with a little Contra spin-off called Hard Corps: Uprising... We need more Daisuke propaganda videos like this! ;D

[@goodie2shoes874]

I think Mori P isn’t working on Blazblue anymore

[@LimakPan]

Norimitsu Kaiho was the most important one for me. He wrote all of the story for Guilty Gear up to Xrd. Once Diasuke took over, the game started losing its vibe. Potemkin can't even have a face now. Gameplay still rocks, thankfully.

[@plastichair115]

Damn, i really need to watch these interviews. Where'd you get them?

[@tokkibokki_]

i share a birthday with daisuke

[@flioink]

Exector as Season 3 DLC or riot!

[@Stolfoa_]

Rain moment

[@alyosha2220]

Ah, guilty gear. Bill Clinton and Joe Biden's favorite fighting game.

[@elweondeleo]

because when you say Daisuke the subtitles say "dice gay" 🗿

[@awooga6479]

good vid but u gotta chill with these transition effects 😭

[@dado_the_dodo1558]

HE'S SOUTH AFRICANN??

[@KaTzN]

Wait Daisuke was born in South Africa!!???

[@tinyparcel6305]

You know finding out Daisuke is from Joburg makes so much sense.

[@settmother6515]

so weird... a man who works so hard making fighting games thinks happy chaos was a good idea

[@RealKatTea]

Yeah, such a 'genius' that the fans forced him to retcon 2 characters or face immense backlash. Anybody can be a genius nowadays, just pander to weirdos online and boom you got yourself a mega franchise.

[@mrchocoslave7859]

You must be fun at parties

[@nanoshoe]

y'all are so hateful and gatekeepy for no reason, hope you'll change as a person soon

[@Ratty_rat136]

Wow you’re fun at parties aren’t you?

[@RealKatTea]

@@Ratty_rat136 The only persons not having fun at parties are your parents when they have to come to terms every year that their failure of a son / daughter, who refers to themself in a plural form, is still a growing disgrace that will eventually, sometime very late into their life, will regret all the decisions they've made that lead to their life being as miserable as possible.

[@Ratty_rat136]

@@RealKatTea LMAO, you’re taking this too seriously bro. You say that as if you know me but you don’t, I can tell that you’re practically speaking out of your ass at this point.

[@oldbirbman]

Do you guys think daisuke is autistic?

[@KillerStar565]

fraud

[@YourDaddysBelt69]

Imagine having the balls to come out with a video with a title like that knowing Strive was made by this same "genius". That game alone negated his legacy.

[@CircePenfield]

This is gonna sound crazy, but enjoying Guilty Gear Strive and accepting the positive aspects of that game is NOT A CRIME It may not be the game YOU want, but there are so many parts of GGST that are extremely great, to me and many other players.

[@ratedr7845]

​@@CircePenfield or, he just doesn't like strive, it did do the series injustice

[@CircePenfield]

@@ratedr7845 how did one of the most widely beloved and enjoyed fighting games of all time do the series injustice?

[@ratedr7845]

@CircePenfield it's like a quirky cool kid sacrificing parts of himself to appease to others, that's what ggst is. That should answer your question

[@CircePenfield]

@@ratedr7845 but Strive isn't LIKE any other game on the market? It became something new and different. Isn't being something new and different a core facet of Guilty Gear's identity?

[@DogSniffing]

I wondered why the music was so good..