The ONLY Asuka Guide You’ll Ever Need - Tekken 8 Asuka Kazama Guide

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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
00:18 - d/b+1,2
01:10 - b+4
01:57 - b+3
2:42 - 3,1
03:15 - d/f+1,2
4:00 - 2,1, d+1+2
4:47- f+1+2 (Power Crush)
5:04 - d+1+2
05:42 - Snake Edge
06:06 - 1+2 (The Mixup)
06:30 - ff+3
06:50 - ff+2,3
07:20 - f+2
08:00 - d+2
08:08 - Frame Traps
08:51 - Special Throws
09:40 - Combo Routing
10:00 - Wall Carry
10:44 - b+3 (Combo Routing)
10:57 - FC d/f+2
11:24 - ws+3
11:33 - ws+1+2
11:52 - ws+2, 1
12:11 - General Mindset
12:57 - Punch Parries
13:44 - Kick Parries
14:25 - Naniwa Gusto/Heat
15:18 - Heat Smash

[@TheDrakim]

Hey Coach, thank you for the guide. I am stuck right now playing as Asuka and I already found some stuff that I can intergrate nicely in my own playstyle. Thank you. Keep it up.

[@coachkazama8434]

You’re welcome, keep practicing you got this!

[@Kovar99YT]

again i really appreciate this guy for talking about the moves and putting the frame data on screen, a lot of people don't do this and I don't know why....

[@coachkazama8434]

Hey, thank you! Hope this helps 🫡

[@XNDL44]

Covered all the basics and highlighted the strengths of the character. One small correction is that the break for d/f 2+3 is actually a 2 break.

[@coachkazama8434]

You’re right, thanks!

[@kasaiphoenix9509]

First of all, great guide! Now, I wanna point out a few things. She has another command grab in uf 1+2. Her ws 1+2 has a ton of pushback and it's -3 on block, so sidestepping or sidewalking to their weak side will give you a free whiff if they press. After a heat smash on block, try to sidewalk too. Usually, it can fuck up your opponent timing, giving a much more consistent mix-up as they don't usually expect you to delay your timing, most of the time people tend to either crouch or stand still right away. As a final tip, after any launcher followed by ff 2,3 db 1,4 you can sidestep left after the tornado in p1 for a more consistent ff4 ff 2,3. I hope this will help any asuka enjoyer, peace!

[@coachkazama8434]

Thanks for dropping some knowledge! 👊🏽

[@ceeka9002]

A bit late but may I ask why the sidestep helps? Is it just for the mental timing or is it easier to land the ff2,3 if they're lower or something? :)

[@coachkazama8434]

@@ceeka9002 Some combos are axis dependent, which helps with comboing more consistently!

[@kasaiphoenix9509]

@@ceeka9002 Asuka has hitbox issues. The sidestep helps you hit both the first and the second hit after the ff4 due to the angle, but in that combo you can still hit it without the sidestep but it's much harder to do.

[@MrMurrito]

I've been playing Asuka since launch and there's a lot of helpful tips for beginners here. I knew a lot of the info already but it helps to get a refresher too. Also, thank you for time stamps and including the inputs there.

[@coachkazama8434]

You’re welcome, Ill be posting more dedicated Asuka content to up our game. 💪🏼

[@GloomDev]

15 mins of nonstop great info. Thanks a lot.

[@coachkazama8434]

I'm glad it helped, thank you!

[@Raven_1307x]

For a person who just started playing tekken this helps a lot. Thank you. So much to learn 😑

[@coachkazama8434]

❤️

[@Vii3Wishes]

earned a new sub finally a video thats easy to digest and reaffrims what i assumed i was using some of these moves so wrong but i understood what they were for thx for the clarification

[@coachkazama8434]

Thank you for subbing! Im glad you could refresh your knowledge with this video.

[@itsmetommi]

Great guide! Just picked up tekken for the first time and been stagnant on the character. I was having difficulty w spacing and which options to use at their appropriate timing. Glad that I was recommended this video!

[@coachkazama8434]

Welcome to the club! I’m glad this video could help. 👏🏽

[@MidnightAngel777]

one of the best key focused guides for asuka ty

[@coachkazama8434]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@xGR4Mx]

Thanks. Good little guide. I didn't know about db12.

[@coachkazama8434]

Glad I could help! 👊🏽

[@DTTrixLMT]

I really like the video, hope you do more content like this. Right now I am at tenryu with asuka

[@coachkazama8434]

Very nice! Will be making more Asuka content very soon

[@raidwidedamage3900]

Incredible , thx soo much 👍

[@coachkazama8434]

Glad you like it!

[@oriel360]

really good guide thanks

[@coachkazama8434]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@DallasUzumaki]

Thx a lot for this vid. Asuka has been my fav girl since T5;Recently, i bought T8 and i am willing to master her. You earned a disciple,coach

[@coachkazama8434]

Train hard you got this!!!

[@BoozleTK]

Great guide. More asuka content please

[@coachkazama8434]

More coming very soon

[@bastinelli443]

Fantastic guide. All you need to just pick her up and play. Really great work!

[@coachkazama8434]

Thank you so much!

[@skittyjazz]

bookmarking this, thanks

[@coachkazama8434]

Thank you 💪🏽

[@deltoid44]

Very informative.

[@coachkazama8434]

I’m glad this helped!

[@mastonykun7777]

I love your guide bro, I played Asuka in T6 and a I think I'll do it again in T8 after watched this video.

[@coachkazama8434]

Join the club! She’s even stronger now in T8 💪🏽

[@katama_1]

I've went from man of character to kinda figure out who I like and asaka has been on my radar since boxbox makes her look really fun! she very much seems like my kinda character, thank you for the guide :D

[@coachkazama8434]

Give her a shot! Follow my guides and you’ll be golden 😄

[@RedMachineR9]

I'm Flame Rider (purple rank) and this helps a lot

[@BoraEF]

Thanks to some things on this guide, i made it to tekken king with asuka!

[@coachkazama8434]

That's awesome! Great job 💪🏽

[@Hoboken90]

Hey man! i bought Tekken 8 yesterday after leaving MK ,( tired of that repetitive 2d franchise with no sprint). Im the typical player who looks for the standar kickboxer like Johny Cage, Bryan Fury in tekken , Sagat in Street Fighter, Zack in DoA... You get me. For some reason, i picked her because I recognize her from Tekken 5 , cause i had that game back then in ps2 , so seeing her again just made me curious to see how she was doing. The moment if played a bit with her, I knew she was gonna be my 1st entry fro T8, i dont know she reminds me of Jun from Tekken 2, really its like they put all her animations into Asuka, but the new Jun is like Ashra from MK 1. also her f2 is so Mishima, that launcher reminds me of classic Tekken. I know she is B tier, but the fact that she conserves a lot of traditional movements is what makes me wanna stick into her , i find her very traditional and quite classic, i preffer her than Jin honestly

[@coachkazama8434]

I agree! She has certainly retained some of her classic traits and playstyle. They’ve just added more moves to her kit to make her more versatile as for Jun as well. It’s a ton of fun and I’m here you need help!

[@yugimoto4467]

Thank you so much, I am glad I found your channel and subscribed. Looking forward to learn more with your videos. I love Asuka and choose her as my first main. In your opinion will Asuka be better with buffs?

[@coachkazama8434]

Only slightly better after buffs, I’ll make a video in how to use her after the patch goes live. Thank you for watching!

[@yugimoto4467]

@@coachkazama8434 you are most welcome

[@alexandrer2972]

Thx. Hard to believe you covered so much about her in only 15mins. No dowtime.

[@coachkazama8434]

💪🏽❤️

[@KageMaru10g]

Great guide! Just want to add that the low sebaki can counter kicks and punches =) Saved the video for future reference and subscribed. Do you plan to do any advanced guides for Asuka?

[@coachkazama8434]

Thanks for the info! What advanced topics would you like to see discussed?

[@KageMaru10g]

@@coachkazama8434 good question. Maybe some strategies in specific scenarios like optimal combos or moves following a floor/wall break? Or maybe specific match up videos like Asuka vs Hwoarang?

[@GitGudZ]

this is indeed the only Asuka guide you'll ever need. Very good. Thanks a bunch coach.

[@coachkazama8434]

You’re very welcome!

[@MarbleT]

nice guide for begginers, it helps me. please explain more about parries, how to train it

[@coachkazama8434]

Sure thing!

[@ericmachadodefreitas6411]

best guide ever, thanks from Brazil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@coachkazama8434]

Thank you! 🫵🏽

[@thomhaig]

Hey, thanks for the great guide, Coach Kazama! I'm getting into Asuka, and this is great. Liked and subbed! At 10:40 you mention getting ff4 in her combos, and 'making sure your dash is as deep as possible' - I'm really struggling to get this. Does this essentially mean to press the [4] button as late as possible? thank you!

[@coachkazama8434]

Hi! This means to make sure you get the most distance as possible with your dash before inputting ff+4 ☺️

[@zoink1173]

thank u coach kazama, I think an important thing to add would be all the times you can get a guaranteed f2 off a move, like after d1+2

[@coachkazama8434]

Good tip! Thank you for sharing 💪🏽

[@enriquer4506]

Yeah and 1 after f2 to get a naniwa gusto charge

[@NizarOnTop]

very helpfull

[@coachkazama8434]

I'm glad I was able to help!

[@xkazamajinx]

As Asuka main myself, d/b1+2 is a generic Low Sabaki as it can parry most low punches and kicks.

[@coachkazama8434]

Thank you for the correction

[@jondavis3427]

This video is goated

[@coachkazama8434]

💪🏽❤️

[@punishedfist]

Thanks! I learned a lot. Do you not rate her 1+4 combos? I find that they can be useful to create confusion if they are getting used to the db+1 aand df+1 stuff. Also ch db+4,3 catches a lot of people out.

[@JoseMartinez-wr8uo]

This is a good video

[@coachkazama8434]

💪🏽❤️

[@Hachijo3GS]

Subscribed :)

[@coachkazama8434]

Thank you!!!

[@Walamonga1313]

What's the attacks used at the wall? 2+4 but what else? Nvm figured it out with command history, thanks for having the input history on screen!

[@coachkazama8434]

No problem!

[@axellyann5085]

My full turtle Asuka have no place in this game which is sad because i lost one pocket pick. I think you forgot about df4 and db3, they're my fave poke and keep out tools.

[@coachkazama8434]

Absolutely, fantastic moves to use and often!

[@Bluejayk1ng]

This guide got me to blue ranks!!!

[@coachkazama8434]

That’s huge! Great job 👊🏽

[@humzahkhan363]

You got one for Jun?

[@Shomomomo]

Relatively new to Tekken and coming from Yoshi. Is KBD super necessary (particularly on Asuka) for getting into higher ranks? Also, are the core moves to use going to change much with the patch? Thanks for the guide!

[@coachkazama8434]

KBD isn’t super necessary as backdashing covers a fair amount of ground in Tekken 8. It’s worth labbing in your spare time as it creates opportunities in your spacing. And I will have a video covering how to use Asuka in the new patch.

[@LuckyRaphi]

Some tips Magic 4 CH into f3+4 is also really good Combo ender ff2,1+2 is better cause it gives you the buff

[@coachkazama8434]

I agree with magic 4! Ending your combo with ff2 just for the buff isn’t worth it in most scenarios. I would consider this idea 'Option Select' which is a more advanced concept, but if you’re not already familiar with it, it's understanding all of the optimal options(moves) to use in any specific scenario. Using ff2, 1+2 to end a combo makes sense as an option when: A: There are no walls near B: Your opponent is about to die and you need just a bit more damage in your combo C: You’re ending a combo at the wall on a low splat. It’s HUGE to wall carry in this game and it should be prioritized over any standard ender if there are walls near. I find myself using ff+4 >ff+2, 3 or d/b+4, 3 to get the wall scenario since it creates such a huge advantage than resetting neutral with an ender that pushes back fullscreen

[@CrossplayChile]

Cuando sale el parche 1.5 de Asuka , sale vídeo ?

[@Go4HooDie]

Wonderful guide brother! How's her keep out game? I'm a Lili main and I'm looking to learn a new character. So I need to know what she lacks now that I know her offense is great, then her punishment options should logically be weak. Otherwise people would portray her as an OP character.

[@coachkazama8434]

Her punishment and defensive options are arguably some of the best in the game. She has far reaching mids that are great for whiff punishment and an okay block punishment game. Her keep out is below average compared to characters like Lili and Bryan as her keep out mids are slower and require more commitment. Her offense is actually the weakest aspect as she lacks solid rushdown pressure when she’s not at the wall. If you take a look at KingReyJr's matches in Electric Clash 2024, you'll see that her pressure is being sidestepped often and she has to fully commit if she wants her lows to land. She certainly isn’t OP but is still a great character overall.

[@HyperSupaMan]

Very good guide 👍👍

[@coachkazama8434]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LonesomeSparrow7]

Pretty sure db1+2 also works for low punches such as Jin's d2 and not just low kicks.

[@coachkazama8434]

Correct, I hope everyone sees this comment!

[@Joetime90]

Do you plan on doing Jun as well? I enjoy this format. I know theres one or two out there but you have the Kazama name 😅 I'm torn on the two, Jun is way better than Asuka but Asuka is familiar. I haven't played since 6.

[@coachkazama8434]

Eventually I will get to Jun!

[@blackicebrand7142]

Dude 🎉

[@coachkazama8434]

🫡❤️

[@Lkiler3815]

Hey nice guide thank u Asuka is my 2nd main after Hwoarang but can u help me? I have imput issue sometime in a combo when i have to do FF4 FF23 FF21 the game imput only one F not FF the most exemple is i realy do many time F2 F2 instead of F2 FF23 and it's boring even if I imput FF

[@coachkazama8434]

Sounds like one forward input is not getting registered because of the animation before it. I would try to wait just a bit longer before inputting the FF movement. You have more time that you think when executing the move! Good luck 😊

[@Strawhat-Kev]

I’ll be back to this guide I’m having a character crisis 😭

[@coachkazama8434]

Would love to have you be part of the club 💪🏽

[@Strawhat-Kev]

@@coachkazama8434does this video still apply after the updates ? I’ve narrowed down my 2 characters and need to get my asuka as strong as my Nina

[@coachkazama8434]

Yes the update has only made Asuka stronger, and everything still applies from this video.

[@RaidenHeaven]

DF 3+4 whiff into SW3 for a fun time For the lower ranks is funny charging you after seeing the whiff only to get launched. It doesn't always work... some characters can easily reach you.

[@Garashima]

I'm struggling to follow up d/f+1, 4 with a combo. The opponent flies too far away to follow up. Did this move get changed in patch? Or is there some sort of subtlety I'm missing in my inputs?

[@Garashima]

Nvm I realized it only creates that opportunity when the 2nd hit connects as a counter

[@coachkazama8434]

@@Garashima That makes sense! Thanks for watching :)

[@moxdegiourno7984]

i only use asuka for her big airbags 😊

[@coachkazama8434]

😳

[@moxdegiourno7984]

theyre so big that it filled me with hope despite her clunk moveset than other characters

[@VarsityAthlete04]

Asuka is a baddie

[@coachkazama8434]

The baddest 🙏🏽

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

Ahhh. So this is how to utilize her. Getting frustrated witn character experimentation

[@Kazama-Style]

I play Asuka off pure instinct and muscle memory.

[@guuriki1]

That's the best way I would think.

[@Kazama-Style]

@@guuriki1 got me to Tekken king

[@guuriki1]

@@Kazama-Style My man.👍

[@arw9453]

Is this guide still relevant with all the changes asuka got?

[@coachkazama8434]

Everything is still relevant!

[@arw9453]

@@coachkazama8434 that’s all I needed to know, thanks!

[@jayveonneff8051]

I can’t seem to get ff4 into ff21

[@coachkazama8434]

Which part is it dropping at? The timing is weird, you need to do a very deep dash for both parts. Space out your forward inputs to cover more ground. If you’re still having trouble hop in to the Tekken Zaibatsu discord and other Asuka mains can help with things you’re struggling with in #asuka_kazama

[@Brys2n]

is that hairstyle a mod? I cant find it

[@coachkazama8434]

No it’s in the regular customizations

[@wendysbrian1]

@4:00

[@Hattythebuissnesowner]

watch that and tried and i won one game in 1 h (im soo cooked)

[@Hypercube1729]

Why didn't you include her punisher? Like normal and ws.

[@coachkazama8434]

It’s outside of the scope of Asuka's basics. But I can absolutely make a video of all of her punishers and uses

[@Hypercube1729]

@@coachkazama8434 WAT? A characters punishers is outside of the scope of their 'basics'? Are you high? Any guide should basically start with the standing punishers and ws punisher. That's like the whole premise of Tekken. Then you do the top ten moves and whatnot.

[@coachkazama8434]

@@Hypercube1729 I’m not sure how many people you have coached, but that is certainly the wrong way to go about learning and improving at Tekken. Frame data is an intermediate topic that new players will not have a full grasp on. Focusing on Frame Data as a starting point is a recipe for failure and stagnation. If you’re worried about whether a move you just blocked is -12, but you can’t space, whiff punish, or know any of your key moves you’re learning backwards. Fundamentals such as spacing, optimal moves at certain ranges, optimal decision making, and optimal combos are leagues more important to learn in the beginning. Then frame data should be introduced slowly and steadily. I’ve seen all too often players stagnate themselves on topics such as frame data when their fundamentals are lacking. Thats why this video is soley based on fundamental moves and mindset.

[@Hypercube1729]

@@coachkazama8434 I've been with Tekken since TekkenZaibatsu days back in T5. Every guide and synopsis for any chartacter shopuld basically start with i10, i12 and i15 frame standing punisher, and i10, i13 and i15 frames ws punisher. Thgen you go on to useful moves. Then combos and ususal set-ups and so on. Spacing and range are really advanced topics which most newcomers never get a grasp on. They wanna mash buttons and hit attacks. Even most intermediate players can't backdash or space properply and you want newbies to do that? Are you drunk? F U. Thumbs down. Your channel is blocked. You are wasting everybody's time and when someone is clearly giving you good advice your Dunnung-Kruger kicks in.

[@Hypercube1729]

@@coachkazama8434 Who's talking about focusing on framedata? I've been with Tekken since TekkenZaibatsu and contributed to tons of guides from T5 days and up until now. Any guide or synopsis basically should start with i10, i12, and i15 standing punishers, and then i10, i13, and i15 ws punishers. Then you talk about top 10 moves, and then the set-ups, combos and tips and tricks. Which moves wall-carries, and wallsplats and powercrushes, and then somethign about heat etc etc. This is a must have in any guide. Punishers has nothing to do with 'focusing on frames' but are some of the most fundamental moves of any charater. That's how you start playing Tekken at the most basic level. 'When you block someones moves it's your time to press buttons and these are guaranteed.' It is important for newcomers to just press buttons and hit attacks. You seem to not know what you're talking about. Proper spacing is a highly advanced topic, heck even most red ranks can't space and back dash properly and you're talking against your own point that learning punishers is too intermediate of a topic to be teaching newcomers, while it's totally the other way around. What good would it be to throw out any move willy-nilly if it's never gonna hit because opponent is blocking? Then they'll just punish your unsafe moves. Your channel is bad. I',m thumbing down your video and blocking your channel. You're wasting everybody's time and when someone clearly is giving you great advice, your' Dunning-Kruger comes out. Good bye!

[@user-vd9pf6pu3o]

No guide will ever help me. I'm playing asuka for 10 years and i suck. There is no time to think about any of this during an actual match. Tekken is about talent. Everyone has their limit and i reached mine a Long timwe ago.

[@coachkazama8434]

Take your time, its not a linear progression!

[@pantherman8719]

It's ok. Lol. I suck too. Haven't played many Tekken games except 3 and a little of 7

[@PhatRahj]

Maybe you aren’t using the right controller for you, have you tried all of your options? Hitbox, fightstick, keyboard, pad etc

[@kipzonderkop1994]

Play other chars and then come back to her. It always helped me. I played a lot Mishimas and Julia during t7, when I returned to Asuka, I was a better player. Because she doesn’t require a lot of movement (as it’s built into her moves) playing others helps you get quicker at her easier execution.

[@mttsgrandfather2812]

If you’re a red rank or higher maybe you’ve peeked but if not you can learn from this. Don’t go into it thinking you’re about to use this 15 minute video worth of moves. Find what’s your weaknesses and practice that. Been playing Tekken since Tekken 2 and during 7 I made green rank and couldn’t beat anyone higher than my rank. I’ve put the time in practicing and learning new moves and combos and it’s got me to Shinryu and I’m close to Tenryu. You can do it with the right practice. I have trouble with low parries and if I clean that up I’m in purple rank.

[@DXRKMDE01]

imagine playing asuka