The History of AKUMA - A Street Fighter Character Documentary (1994 - 2021)

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Today, Top Hat Gaming Man looks back at Street Fighter History and takes a look at Akuma and his appearances throughout not just the franchises history, but his Cameos across all of gaming.
#Akuma #StreetFighterHistory #RetroGaming
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Gameplay Sources
SSF2T Akuma Fight - Diego123 - • Super Street Fighter I...
SSF2T - Video Game Mod Museum - • Street Fighter 2 Turbo...
Street Fighter Alpha - Krizalid99V2 - • Street Fighter Alpha 1...
Street Fighter Alpha 2 - Michaelpf08 - • Video
Street Fighter Alpha 3 - Michaelpf08 - • Street Fighter Alpha 3...
Street Fighter The Movie Game - TheInnocentSinful - • Street Fighter: The Mo...
Xmen Children of the Atom - Krizalid99v2 - • X-Men: Children Of The...
Xmen vs Street Fighter - simplyEGGy - • X-Men VS Street Fighte...
Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter - World of Long Plays - • Arcade Longplay [773] ...
Street Fighter 3 2nd Impact - AmitDabydeen - • Street Fighter III 2nd...
Street Fighter 3 3rd Strike - PS5 & Stuff - • Street Fighter 3 Third...
Street Fighter 4 - XGamer 744 - • Ultra Street Fighter I...
Street Fighter 4 - ArcadeGameFreaks - • Ultra Street Fighter 4...
Tekken 7 - The King Zuno - • TEKKEN 7 AKUMA FULL AR...
Street Fighter X Tekken - Sargerus - • Video
Capcom vs SNK - Paradigm Shift - • Capcom vs. SNK Akuma S...
SVC Chaos - The InnocentSinful - • SVC Chaos: SNK VS. Cap...
Street Fighter V - DrewTonyZ - • Street Fighter V Arcad...
Alpha 3 PS1 - M Bizarro - • [TAS] Evil Ryu VS Shin...
Alpha 3 - Dark Noob - • Street Fighter Zero 3 ...
Cyberbots - Mai Shiranui - • Cyberbots Fullmetal Ma...
Super Gem Fighter Minimix - Bizzaro 13 - • Super Gem Fighter Mini...
Street Fighter 3 - NeedleCrash - • Street Fighter III 3SO...
Power Rangers Legacy Wars - Koragg Wolzard WolfThunderRanger - • Power Rangers Legacy W...

[@aalgazali01]

Akuma deserves to be a guest in an mk game. I could only imagine how grusome his shun goku satsu would be as a fatality or brutality

[@peterock42]

Brutality would be better

[@mrdinosaur6495]

He’s in tekken 7…

[@t00tednz00ted]

Yoooo , The Raging Demon Animality!!

[@peterock42]

@@t00tednz00ted nice yea that would be dope also

[@t00tednz00ted]

@@peterock42 MK isn't ready lol. Any form of Akuma, would overpower any realm lol

[@Kurumisama]

What blew up my mind was the fact that when they added Akuma into Tekken, he's not just a guest character but part of the canon story

[@buckbreaker5185]

That and he's also top tier. They did him justice. He's hard to play too which keeps him from being cheap.

[@fallenleaves.soicanadornka4931]

@@buckbreaker5185 he is not hard but more weird in terms of tekken because he breaks the rules alot

[@buckbreaker5185]

@@fallenleaves.soicanadornka4931 bs executing his optimal combos is very difficult. Upload a vid of you landing a 90% at TGP or pipe down

[@Gideon13397]

@@buckbreaker5185 Calm down your horses sheesh.

[@Gideon13397]

@@fallenleaves.soicanadornka4931 Agree.

[@drigodamus]

I love that Akuma is so whole heartedly trying to find a worthy fight that he travels from game to game looking, even non-SF games…it’s like he’s an obsessed little Sprite that hacks into any game out there.

[@t00tednz00ted]

I'd love to see him in Samurai Showdown

[@ElHarmonyV]

Remember when he fought Asura.

[@robinkhammo2886]

Hacks any game you say? like an Akuma Virus!

[@HaxHaunter]

im surprised they didnt carry this over to Smash. we dont even need him playable, just a hidden boss would've been awesome enough.

[@Tryste]

let's say it : the special where the whole screen turn dark, showing only hits and coming back with you on the floor is the most badass of the franchise

[@HighStakesBBall]

Of all fighting games

[@VictorHernandez-nj2lo]

@Tiger Could be due to him NOT interested in taking over the world unlike bison,seth,& gill

[@VictorHernandez-nj2lo]

@Tiger Did u see street fighter assassin's fist?

[@HeirofDacia]

That's his raging demon super!

[@karatekid6494]

@Tryste He performs the Raging Demon on the action movie Street Fighter - Assassins Fist.

[@joshualowe959]

So...Akuma was created by Capcom to be a hidden boss as an apology to all who fell victim to the Sheng Long hoax.

[@nayyarrashid4661]

I didn't know about the hoax but I even wondered who Sheng Long was but lack of internet and other gaming magazine never fuelled my interest in this character. I remember vaguely reading about it years later on magazine or website and was pleasantly surprised.

[@bastardjustice]

It's probably more like they got inspired to make the hoax a reality. Secret game bonuses are a huge thing back then. Especially without the internet, gaming magazines would have a bigger promotion in sales.

[@ismalali]

As I kid.. the sounds of this game was absolutely EPIC the Arcades & SNES, though toned down.. didn't seem too off to me until I played Hyper Fighting on cabs again years later. I never connected Sheng Long as the Sho-Ryu-Ken, or dragon punch.. that to me sounded like "Ohhhhh-You-Can!!" I just liked saying "You Must Defeat Sheng Long!", & then started to think it was supposed to be Ryu's Sensei. Hurricane kick sounded like Hatek-Tek-TaRek-Tek!.. or something like that. Most sounded like expressions & not real words. I did think Yoga Flame & Yoga Fire was.. Throw the Flame, Throw the Fire. 'Hyper Fighting was extremely popular & such a great successor to Champion Edition & allowed for there to be a balance between Street Fighter II & MK1. 'Hyper Fighting was in the immediate right corner of the arcade, but was replaced by a MK2 Cab? A massive Super Turbo cab was placed in the middle entrance to the arcade. The Ryu, Cammy, Akuma intro seemed epic... But no one played it. I dropped 2 quarters, picked Ken.. inputs seemed off, game seemed broken. I tried again & realized why no one played it, opponents were super cheap & I saw other great players just give up fighting against DJ. Inputs were off, & there was some kind of lag. Super Turbo Ken was majorly toned down from 'Hyper Fighting. MK2 cab had a huge crowd.. Super Turbo went untouched.. though the whispers of what this Ryu like fireball shooting demon character (Akuma) lingered. The Mortal Kombat movie dropped around that time & it was an absolute FINISH HIM to Street Fighter II in that arcade. Went to other countries & everyone was still playing some kind of bootleg of Champion Edition or Hyper Fighting for years. Alpha 2... fighting Shin Akuma with that music.. I believe in Gen stage.. seemed like an Asian Alleyway.. was absolutely epic.

[@shinakumaforu5107]

@@nayyarrashid4661 Yeah it was an April fools joke. Heck i even tried to do it in the arcade 😂 obviously didnt work.

[@Gideon13397]

I fell for it though. 😂😭

[@mrmacross]

His best appearance outside Street Fighter is Asura's Wrath.

[@MrNorfor11]

He really missed the ball on that one.

[@MALAY_TENGU]

And Tekken

[@Cloudcolin]

How about Teppen? The deck card game?

[@kanedaku]

I still need to play that. Seen playthroughs though.

[@filthyfades7075]

Resident evil 2

[@biking2cruze]

His unquenchable thirst for combat is so great it transcends dimensions! If need be, he will step over from the Street Fighter dimension and into other fighting game dimensions just to hunt down even more prey!

[@mellomoose_]

what a mega chad

[@ourproblems.oursolutions.4791]

Let's see him in Mortal kombat!!

[@leoalcaraz6153]

You gotta love capcom; they made Akuma just to make fans around the world happy over a miss translation

[@kurosbelmont2355]

Remember kids, watch Street Fighter : assassins fist. Plenty of lore and history of Akuma and others. Epic movie.

[@JIX9ISLER1986]

agreed

[@GRP956]

Best live action film of Street Fighter

[@nayyarrashid4661]

Yes

[@akilcharles3473]

A real better origin story than Chun-li that's for sure.

[@mattithegodeatersmashbro1358]

Better than the Hollywood Street Fighter movie

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

i remember he had a very small cameo in the original street fighter 2 animated movie where his just sitting in the street, nothing else.....that was very interesting since at the time of me seeing the movie, i had no idea yet who he was....

[@o-datsingh7296]

Man... I was the only guy back in the day pointing that out

[@KStatus7]

I don't even remember seeing that

[@o-datsingh7296]

@@KStatus7 u gotta open ya "gaming third eye" young one

[@taimur74]

Yeah I remember that when dhalsim and ehonda are fighting

[@j3etu]

I remember that. It was just before the fight between Dhalsim and E-Honda

[@dartharaneus67]

Akuma's best appearance outside Street Fighter was Asura's Wrath - Lost Episodes 1 & 2 (Akuma appears at the very end of Episode 1 but what an entrance he makes!) The videos are a mix of gameplay and cinematographics and even include his transformation into Oni. Worth a watch!

[@Saiyanryu]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Akuma showed up in Dragon Ball FighterZ rather than Smash.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Yep and with his Shin Akuma & Oni transformations, he's perfect

[@VictorHernandez-nj2lo]

If he was in smash,i can see him as an assist trophy doing the raging demon

[@Mallyumansky]

Super saiyan Akuma would be dope!!

[@biking2cruze]

Careful... He just might...

[@autobot_jazzman9856]

@@LowellLucasJr. You mean oni

[@crissy4346]

I love Shin Akuma. The SFA2 version is my favorite. I always say "when I want to play nice I choose Chun Li, but when I want to be a bully I choose Shin Akuma."

[@kanedaku]

Was shin Akuma playable in SFA2? You sure?

[@Threezus17]

@@kanedaku yeah home version though not the arcade version

[@elxero2189]

Oh so mean lol

[@Leynx-Et-Fenrir]

Akuma Matata... Ain't no passing craze It means no sorry For the rest of your plays It's our Street Fighter philosophy Akuma Matata!

[@solnocturno]

The most hilarious bio about Akuma/Gouki was in pocket fighters, he is training like always until the island starts getting packed with tourists so what does he do? He leaves them alone nd starts fighting around the world instead 🤣

[@y.cyferfreemoney]

They should make a prequel to Street Fighter and tell the full story Goutetsu and how he was able to master the Dark Hadou and seeing it thru the eyes of Akuma (Gouki) and Gouken. Even making it a good vs evil side of the game in story mode would be dope to see. Viewing the story from the two variants of the Ansatsuken would make the best Street Fighter game in history. You heard it here first if they do it.

[@davidepannone6021]

7:09 that whole exchange was fire. It really looked like two actual masters going at it

[@matteonoeljordifuriato8202]

everytime someone says "Rayu" a puppy dies

[@itsjusent8564]

how about rio?

[@T4G0E]

Also "Jen" and "Gooken"

[@TlelocGaming]

LOl Rayu lol

[@milltyme]

Make him stop!

[@Sho_Ryu_Ken]

No puppies die here!

[@VictorHernandez-nj2lo]

He was also a hidden final boss in the fan game Street Fighter X Megaman,the game was also supported by capcom

[@joshualowe959]

AKUMA: the character with the most forms and the most popular move, The Raging Demon

[@jamesburchill7522]

Dan also has a Raging Demon.

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

@@jamesburchill7522 So does Sakura, Guy, Evil Ryu & a few others... Point was he's the one who made it a "thing".

[@karatekid6494]

So does Rogue from Xmen vs Street Fighter. It takes a lot of practice to perform it.

[@jakelam5089]

@@jamesburchill7522 Yeah. But Dan's Shun Goku Satsu does more damage to himself than his opponent

[@Krendall2]

@@jakelam5089 Depends on the game.

[@MrPomegranX]

My main was formed over an April Fools joke... THIS IS MESSATSU

[@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106]

Sheng long in the house!

[@Sho_Ryu_Ken]

LoL

[@nayyarrashid4661]

@@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106 but even then you should watch that youtube video where they actually show Sheng Long

[@dwaynetherockjohnson2024]

Most badass and iconic character ever (yes even more than Ryu). Love this character documentaries series man! Keep up the good work!

[@planetdee3587]

The best version of Shin Akuma in regards to power for the game he was in was Alpha 2 in my opinion. He had zero negatives and multiple upgrades over normal version.

[@syndroid]

Shin Akuma in Alpha 2 was hard! I only beat him a few times. He was so punishing, with the increased damage, higher amount of combos and invincibility frames.

[@Veins1]

At some point around SF Alpha 2 it was implied that Akuma was Ryu's father and calling him in the dark Hado side, just like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker.

[@neohayabusa13]

Glad you mentioned that. It is also implied in the Street fighter 3 third strike manga Ryu Final. This story is kinda cannon since akuma almost mortally wounded ryu punching through his chest giving him the huge scar you see in him (evil ryu version from Ultra Street fighter 4)

[@SFNDMK]

I always thought they hinted this in assassins fist as well

[@StreetFighter2010]

I believe that lore came from Street Fighter Alpha the movie.

[@Gideon13397]

In their Street Fighter 4 rival scene, Akuma says to Ryu: Prepare to your maker.

[@Invidente7]

Remember robo-akuma in Cyberbots? Now THAT'S a rare cameo! And he was the FIRST to challenge the X-men! Aaaand he also was on that american street figther cartoon, but let's just NOT talk about that.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

I agree. The only thing AWESOME about him, in that show, was his voice!

[@syxodude91]

He also showed up as a silent background character in the 90's anime Street Fighter 2 V

[@LowellLucasJr.]

@@syxodude91 yep at a hospital with a broken arm...WHO DID IT?!

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

Also Street Fighter II V in most episodes.

[@ChannelTheChange]

"I'll steal more chi."

[@joshualowe959]

7:07 Evil Ryu & Shin Akuma dodging each other's attacks!

[@jonjonzz42]

That was dope

[@Simeautomatic100]

*was JUST about to comment that!*

[@gwinbeer]

Made by KZbinr M. Bizzaro. They are TAS videos that play like a movie. His most popular is Shin Akuma vs Ultimate Rugal in CVS2, follow up up is Ryu vs Ken in 3rd Strike

[@joshualowe959]

@@gwinbeer CVS2 and 3rd Strike are the most popular 2D fighting games

[@Simeautomatic100]

@@gwinbeer *Does he have a Rival Schools one too??*

[@doaldox]

Akuma matata - Street fighter 5

[@germain83]

😆 🤣 😂

[@LowellLucasJr.]

🎶What a wonderful phrase... Akuma Mufasa.... Giant Fist in the FAAACCCEE! 🎶

[@Sho_Ryu_Ken]

@@LowellLucasJr. LoL. 😂

[@LostChildOfTime]

Small fact that wasn’t really known until Street Fighter 4. Because Akuma’s moveset has been a combination of both Ryu and Ken’s strengths as well as Akuma’s own unique abilities, the consequence of picking him in games where he is selectable is that his health pool is smaller. This is true even in the Alpha games but excludes Shin Akuma.

[@Ho3der]

Lol sounds like your 15. Akuma is the most iconic character in SF alongside Ryu and Ken. He was huge in the 90s.

[@mandarinduck5507]

I highly recommend every sf fan to watch 'street fighter assassins fist'

[@19zach75]

Yes!!! I totally agree. SF: Assassin's Fist is the best adaptation of the Street Fighter story/history of Ryu & Ken, Goutetsu, Gouken & Gouki (before, during, and after he became Akuma). ✊💯

[@MALAY_TENGU]

Yes, the best akuma in real life

[@RealJohnMurphy]

I was surprised there was no reference to it, given that it's one of Akuma's most prominant appearances.

[@Incariuz]

It is indeed great. It's just a shame the World Warrior series they were planning has never come. Really had high hopes they'd take us through all the timelines and stories.

[@bedwablackburn]

One of my fave all time characters. Rough story

[@steelcurtain187]

Akuma is a total badass. Def my favorite fighter ever.

[@steelcurtain187]

That bit about the wwf magazine cover is wild lol never noticed that

[@83Chrisaaron]

Me neither. Great find by Top Hat Gaming Man.

[@luckyrockmore2796]

I learned something today about one of my favorite childhood franchises. Thank you!

[@LucianTheWorldGamer]

Great video, I love Akuma and Street Fighter. I even titled my channel after SF2 The World Warrior, the first ever SF game I've played. Thank you for the video!

[@studog98]

watching through the stret fighter character documentaries...love your vids THGM..keep up the great work!!!

[@AcornElectron]

Loved it! Keep up the good work fella and stay safe

[@adamkahn8645]

Akuma was always my favorite character after he was introduced. I was always obsessed with Ryu but he was too clean.

[@oil_moon]

Great video. Very well presented and informative!

[@frankohbk]

Amazing work!

[@desdichado-007]

Sheng Long as Ryu and Ken's master was also directly referenced in the instruction manual to Street Fighter II, at least for the SNES version.

[@NotBoringFilms]

a character highlight series has me very excited!

[@StewiesRetroGaming]

Great watch mate. Always loved his move list, one of my go tos when playing SF. One of the few dark style characters I enjoy playing the fighting. Really enjoyed this history journey 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍☕

[@BeB02090]

Another great one Chap! Thank you for all the awesome content. Anything SF is 👍for me. Hands down, Akuma is one of the greats. One of the greats, as are you Big Daddy Top Hat. Yyyeeaahhhhhh!

[@thataurus2492]

Imagine him being in a Mortal Kombat game ? Do you know how powerful he would be ? Even tho it may never happen

[@jeffarab4947]

Or just get mugen haha

[@socialistprofessor3206]

Fighting game content is exactly what I need after work on a day when my students have driven me up the wall. Thanks, Top Hat. BTW: Every time someone brings up that EGM April fools bit I kick myself a little for recycling that issue inter alia. :(

[@azzalghul1828]

Akumamania runnin’ wild brother!

[@nathanbowen9204]

Thanks Enjoyed this immensely. Hope your day is filled with laughter family and friends. I was west with one question what is the word on the back of that fellas jacket and I think it keeps changing. Thanks for sending me down another rabbit hole. Rock on

[@jordiix]

I dont normally pick up and play as him but i love going against him. specially on high level with that one hit super too always fun to take on. awesome work super intresting man. 😊🖤🇬🇧

[@kyleharrison713]

You can say what you want about 'Oni', but Shin Akuma in SFA3 was the strongest Akuma. And having to fight 2 of them at once in the World Tour was just bananas.

[@jacksmith4460]

I think Akuma's fight with Gen where he lets him live due to him being ill, is lifted from the Kung Fu film "Prodigal Son" where Leung Yee Tai (a wing chun master) is forced to fight a Prince who is roaming China to find worthy opponents, the fight is pretty close, but half way through Leung Yee Tai has an onset of an unspecified illness (breathing shortage) and collapses mid fight, The Prince stops as he feels it would be unfair to win in such circumstances. Spoliers from here on in... He is somewhat a villain in the film, but is not void of morals. Leung Yee Tai is the master to the main character of the film Leung Chang and is murdered by the Prince's guards later in the film (they have been instructed by the King to kill anyone who is a worthy opponent so the Prince,unaware of this , would remain safe. Leung Chang fights the Prince at the end to avenge his master (as the Prince has already put the guards to death for killing Leung Yee Tai. Great film...which I have probably just ruined lool sorry

[@yama_yama_yama]

I'm over the whole Rye-Yoo thing. Now it's all about Goo-Ken and Jen. You are now the Tip Hut Geming Mun.

[@TopHatGamingManChannel]

You sound like a Geordie.

[@ling8956]

@@secoTheSonicFan thank you

[@RakuraiMedia]

"Goo-setsu" ... I'm dead 🤣 (its actually Gotetsu)

[@atommidas2002]

Rye-yoo ryu it doesn’t matter

[@bugcatcher8989]

Alpha 3 Akuma is my best Akuma. Mastered every move and combo, wish l was as skilled back in the day as I am now. Alpha 3 will always be my favourite Street Fighter!

[@subzippo]

5:45 you left your mouse cursor over the emulator. Great video in any case. Amazing find that the Alpha cover art was based on Hart vs. Diesel.

[@noway9081]

Great video, could you please do one on Dan Hibiki? I've never understood why a character with one of the most tragic back stories would be a joke character! His father was brutally beaten to death in front of him and was rejected by Ryu and Ken's teacher for being too filled with rage. So he spent his whole life training in secret and developing his own style all to avenge his father's murder... And they made him a joke character!

[@GokuInfintysaiyan]

I wish you would’ve mentioned Kage’s story as well. It really displays Gouki’s current mindset well, showing that he’s beyond even the Ryu version of Oni.

[@ethistic0840]

my favorite street fighter character of all time and my main on street fighter

[@abdooufi]

good Documentary will watch again

[@karatekid6494]

Thank you for uploading. Keep up the good work. Akuma or Gouki is my favourite character in the Streetfighter franchise particularly the Alpha sub series. Can you do an episode about Shin Akuma please?

[@gman3901]

Shin Akuma is the 'narrative' version of Akuma. He is meant to be that OP in terms of the story. Akuma is the 'balanced' version for gameplay.

[@planetdee3587]

My favorite version of Akuma was the first Capcom vs SNK. Beside for the good animation of the game, I love how he had various displays of power like hazing, energy dispersal and hazing while energy dispersal (all these at the end of combat). That along with being assigned a level 4 rating, he just felt right.

[@marcushamner5994]

I read Street Fighter Origins: Akuma. It’s my favorite arc from Udon Comics. I love playing Street Fighter growing up, and I love the series. The comics dives into Akumas childhood from being an ambitious young man to the demon he becomes. Akuma is my favorite SF character. 🔥👊🏾

[@gorgo5418]

Great Work! you have a new subscriber in me!

[@jamesianhutchison1165]

Oni. I think Oni is the connection between Akuma and Kazumi in Tekken 7. My theory is she felt Oni rising, sought Akuma out and taught him how to suppress Oni. During a cut-scene in T7 he explains to Kazuya that she saved his life once and, even though it's not in the subtitles, refers to her as "Master" Kazumi. It's the only thing I can think of.

[@rgm4646]

I remember that sheng long talk back in the day. Lots of quarters spent with friends in the arcade trying to find the 'hidden' character lol

[@kadosho02]

This character defined SF taking chances, and evolving behind the scenes. Akuma / Gouki is legendary. I have a special connection to the character. Richard Epcar (Akuma'a voice actor in recent games). I have known him for years. Amazing gentleman & talented fellow. He digs deep inside to connect with characters such as this. *also played as Geese Howard in Tekken 7. Plus tons of characters in anime, most notably Batou (Ghost in the Shell) The legacy, Dark Hadou. The legacy never ends

[@bzilla1090]

Shao Kahn, Geese Howard, Akuma and Rugal are the most monstrous bosses in video gaming history

[@bigmaine36]

I have an Akuma tattoo. Love this character

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Akumas creation would give rise to evil characters, or ones with dark, killer intent! Some were unique like Evil Ryu, while others were just immatators such as Evil Nakaruru, Musashi in Last Blade 2 and even Grant from Mark of the Wolves.( Evil Ken was an interesting one as SNK created him!)

[@TopHatGamingManChannel]

Violent Ken! Which I must say it the worst name ever. As from my understanding he has always been violent. He loves fighting!

[@Charion-50]

Akuma's an unforgettable warrior. No matter what, he'll find his way to get his desired battle and that's what I love about him.

[@lowlowseesee]

props to capcom for taking the blueprint of the key moves from their two main characters and making it work with this guy

[@doaldox]

I liked Akuma's fight with Donovan from Darkstalkers in the street fighter vs Darkstalkers comic event

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

😳oh wow. Hadn't realized Akuma was in some of those other games. That's really cool. 😄👍

[@troyfowler4869]

More akuma videos keep it up yes

[@noxiansummoner1730]

The most horrifying thing about his history is that he became a sunflower in the end.

[@SolarDNA]

Besides the fact that Akuma is a devastating fighter, he's one of if not the coolest of SF characters aesthetically. I have a tattoo of him on my left arm.

[@counterpointjunkie8243]

I can see Ryu using his victory quote in a bar fight. What a pick-up line. What a Sheng Long.

[@reservoirman]

love the use of SFA3 OST!! nice choice!

[@housemoneyken7100]

One of my favorite characters ever.

[@Sin606]

Yes this tracks, thank you!

[@Cosmic_Powers]

No mention of Akuma challenging Asura in Asura's Wrath? Probably one of the most epic battles ever.

[@thetexasgerman190]

I’d love to see a video like this about Vega

[@infernohellknight]

As a gamer back in 91' I also wondered who was Shen Long that Ryu was quoting. Turns out it just meant his dragon punch in Japanese. You forgot to mention Akuma does appear in the Street Fighter II animated movie. He is India selling fruit.

[@plasticbutler]

Oooo I have a suggestion. How about doing a history of Dan since he just got recently released in Street Fighter V? Then you can do the same with Rose, Oro and Akira once they get dropped.

[@gman3901]

Dan is a parody of the Ken/Ryu rip offs in other fighting games. Designed to be a weak joke version of them. In game, his father fought Sagat taking out his eye. In response Sagat killed Go Hibiki leaving Dan on a quest for vengeance that led him to Gouken's dojo. He began training until Gouken discovered that Dan wanted revenge and kicked him out. He has since developed his own style and become friends with Blanka and Sakura.

[@dontstopremembering]

I remember the time when his appearance was hinted. Exhilarating!

[@GreyDuck54]

My favorite Akuma appearance is Street Fighter 2 the animated movie. Dude just chillin, sitting down next to a wall in India while Dahlsim and E. Honda fight...

[@WickedGamerCollector]

I love Akuma.... the darkness... the awesomeness 😈 Great video about this subject.. I watched many of the anime's. They also give you a great story about the character.

[@fleabag4477]

Mario : it's a me ma- Akuma : I engage you in a death match you have no choice to accept or die.

[@thecunninlynguist]

One of the greatest secret characters ever. I still firmly believe egm facilitated his creation... edit...and there it is, confirmation haha. Top hat rules

[@kanedaku]

No. One of the facts that were wrong here was that they created someone in Ryu / Ken's history because of that. The always planned to.

[@DevaPein]

Still my favorite character in Fighting game history. SF is not complete at this point without the Powerful Raging Demon that is Akuma. Always will be my main. I absolutely love his character and always will and his traditional look.

[@Mister_Oddity]

Akuma I honestly like as a character for how he can be a nice guy despite being a villian

[@draph91]

It's implied that the Satsui no Hadou is slowly taking Akuma over. If you notice his SF3 win quotes, he sounds more bloodthirsty

[@illiteratethug3305]

You forgot Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, lol, but great vid ;)

[@wutthabuck8772]

7:08 THAT EXCHANGE THO ❤

[@WoTaWrEkK]

What's the source on the Wrestlemania shot? I've seen interviews with the artist involved in creating the image for capcom and he makes no mention of the WWE promo

[@daveycash3479]

Agreed, not to mention the Bret and Diesel photo was a reference/homage to the Hogan and Andre picture from the 80s. I think the Capcom picture was just a coincidence. WWF didn’t carry much weight in Japan in the mid 90s compared to AJPW or NJPW so it seems like a stretch.

[@Thedesertguy75]

Akuma is by far my favorite character.

[@d2thezdeezee113]

I think in that magazine you showed before the 2 minute a mark wrote something about Ryu having a fatality move called “The Chapel” which was suppose to be a dragon punch that put holes in your opponent.

[@TheStrategist314]

Helllooo. Big DAAAAAHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAADY Top Hat here.

[@ADTribalChild]

14:30 Akuma... vs. Sephiroth... A Raging Demon vs. The One-Winged Angel... *MY MIND!* 🤯😵‍💫

[@kanyackenobi7923]

Akuma needs his own game.🔥

[@nayyarrashid4661]

Only if it stylized like street fighter the live action movie game

[@MrPomegranX]

Game series: h- Akuma: I AM LOOKING FOR THE STRONGEST WARRIOR

[@shikarbabulall3897]

Yeah I'm a Ken and Ryu fan , this guy is a very dark older version of them