The PINNACLE of Kengan Ashura's Fighters

[@Eli-el4ls]

The Bearded Devil. The Plot armor destroyer. The Man that made the connector bleed. Kuroki Gensai Is the real GOAT

[@alexmurphy5548]

And anti power of love

[@Eli-el4ls]

@@alexmurphy5548 The power of friendship can kiss my ass

[@humanintheflesh9165]

​@@alexmurphy5548 "Plot armor? Sounds weakness to me"

[@aburoach9268]

he pulled up on the connector like a Baki character and drew first blood LOL

[@ToxicIdeaStorage]

@@Eli-el4ls -xyz... _Z=0

[@GyaruRespecter]

Kuroki is the best "strongest man" character because he himself doesn't believe there is such a thing as invincibility. He's not a Yujiro-tier asshole that pulls new moves out of his ass whenever he's fighting someone with an interesting gimmick and laughs at their face for thinking their training works in the face of muh big stats. Kuroki CONSTANTLY gets hurt, pushed back, and even has his bones broken. What makes him terrifying is that it never fazes him enough to shake his mind. You can hit him as many times as you want and he'll get back up ready for the counter, not with shonen protagonist levels of hot-headedness and willpower but with pure discipline.

[@Syhnc]

No BS strats, just hardwork, discipline, and years of exp 💯

[@unaiestanconapelaez2526]

In fact one of his best scenes as a character is after his fight with Lihito were he ask himself if he was too hard with the guy.

[@TheoVad]

Don't forget that the Battle IQ he showcased is insane! Also sticks to his own style without fancy moves or something. If you're observant you'll realize that his moves are almost basic.

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

@@GyaruRespecter Okay, but on the other hand "But even that didn't reach Kuroki"

[@filiptrajkovski2198]

Kuroki is what Steven Segal wishes he was in his mind Except Kuroki gets hurt

[@kentinson1670]

Kuroki deadass defeated all the plot armors in what could be considered a shonen anime. He defeated the mc's rival, the mc's nemesis, the power of love, the final boss in his final form, and the protagonist himself. The Beard is the GOAT

[@aburoach9268]

Also, he pulled up on the connector like a Baki character and drew first blood LOL

[@TheMrAdhitya]

Also MC's dumbass friend (Lihito)

[@haddy106]

Kuroki is Sandro's second favourite "protagonist". He literally steals Ohma's typical fight match-ups 1. His rematch with the rival from before the tournament 2. His mortal enemy 3. The character who is beyond human limits 4. The "Final Boss" character Behind Raian, Kuroki is the clear favourite

[@トーキ-g8v]

“There’s always a bigger fish” done right

[@measuredmind1841]

Truth.

[@JudgeNicodemus]

>Gets into the Kengan Annihilation tournament because he was asked to. >Beats every single opponent he was up against. >Decides to "totaly not train" Rihito after humbling him. >Wins the fucking tournament. "I am still green..." **THE BEARD IS MIGHTY**

[@sitorchallenge5691]

HE TOTALY DID NOT TAKE STUDENTS

[@giantlactismid5704]

> Refuses to elaborate further > Leaves

[@radhummingbird97]

Kuroki is the best way to utilize the "strongest fighter" archetype. He doesn't come out of his fights unscathed, but he does back up his confidence. He's not the fastest, most powerful, most genetically gifted, or even the most intelligent. He just has decades of experience and the kind of attitude where he refuses to believe he's reached his peak. He has many excuses to bask in the satisfaction of his victories, but he'd rather get back to the wilderness and train even more. He isn't just the Devil Lance, he isn't just the Beard, Kuroki is HIM

[@chrislepera6541]

23:32 resetting a joint from dislocation just involves the right amount of force. Either you slam a joint back into place, or you pull the limb hard enough it leaves the socket briefly. And the amount of centrifugal force you can create by swinging your limp arm around is not something to ignore.

[@Syhnc]

So with enough force you can relocate even a dislocated knee? Metal

[@giantlactismid5704]

​​@@Syhnci think the problem are the ligaments and tendons I don't think they magically pop into place if you only swing your arm/leg Relocating a joint has technique and it's even more surprising when you think that this dude made something a doctor should do in the middle of battle and recovered all of the functionality of that arm It's even more impresive

[@GeneralKitten]

​@@Syhnc It's called a tension device when it's a properly made medical one, just pulls the limb away from the socket and stretches the ligaments, then letting it set itself back into place like a tent pole almost.

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

Ah yes, pre-initiative would've helped Kuroki against the guy with the balls to say "you _only_ got to pre-initiative"

[@Beefboss72]

The Connector is just insane 😭

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

@@Beefboss72 Yeah, it's like if somebody came along in Fist of the North Star and told Kenshiro "so you _only_ got to Muso Tensei" Like... WHAT

[@atrailofblood]

@@thomasthecoolkid7228 im just imagining ken's face loll

[@yeetman1344]

the best part for me is his skill isn't represented by his just prediction or some BS copy ability. It's his efficacy. He actually benefits from a smaller move pool that he knows inside and out that every move he makes is optimal. Most of his techniques aren't super flashy, and he just gets shit done "using the right technique, at the right moment".

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

@@yeetman1344 Everyone else has all these cool special techniques with badass names and Kuroki's just like "elbow strike, backfist, leg sweep" etc etc Even the Devil Lance is only actually _called_ the Devil Lance by people aside from him. For him, it's literally just a spear hand honed through absurd levels of hand conditioning.

[@Caine61]

Kuroki entering the tournament has the same essence of me in Skyrim when my level 80+ character enters a low level bandit camp.

[@freddieadams8435]

What people don't talk about enough is that Kuroki does develop as a character, he gains respect to those he deems weak. At the start of Ashura he belittles Lihito like being weak is shameful, but through having Lihito tag along and in his fight with Rei, he gains the Fuegoleon mindset, and fits into the teacher that he became.

[@TheDefectiveAI]

Kuroki was handled really well in my opinion, when I read the manga, I didn't know if Kuroki would win some of the fights because I was used to the usual flow of tournament arcs, so Kuroki was a fun addition.

[@Syhnc]

I genuinely thought he was going to lose to Kanoh when he pulled out the dragon shot but when he blocked it was over

[@fr0ck360]

Love how Kuroki is the only person who called his student (Rihito) as Ichiro. Wise commentaries from Kuroki while watching his student fight is heartwarming to watch

[@dnug2000]

you have quite a gift in your ability to express the story of fighting through words. respect.

[@deedeedee5866]

The definition of a *Final Boss*

[@haddy106]

Final Boss? I've never heard of a fighter that goes by that name. What kind of martial arts does this "Final Boss" use?

[@NathanRibeirodeFrancaYegrosFer]

The final boss is Kanoh, Kuroki is the secret superboss, and Shen is the DLC boss

[@a_rat_named_mouse]

​@@NathanRibeirodeFrancaYegrosFer I cam here to say this, Kuroki is absolutely the secret superboss you only unlock if you, like, win all battles without dropping below half. He just comes in and ruins your day because you've proven yourself worthy to try.

[@DamisChannel]

@@haddy106😂😂😂

[@franklinsteele9880]

My love for Kuroki comes from my admiration of his discipline and his unintentional use of teachable moments.

[@theyoungknight.3119]

19:10 grandpa defending the cookie box from his naughty grandchild.

[@Syhnc]

😂💀 You got me with this one

[@M.W.K6996]

The guy is so skilled and determined...the most skilled fighter in the world couldn't even break him.

[@JackHanma]

Gensai is the true embodiement of martial arts. He's one of favorite manga characters along with Bunshichi Tawara. His run in the KoT was nothing but legendary. I had stopped martial arts due to injuries and everyday work. I decided to resume my martials training after years of hiatus just by seeing the almighty beard in action. His aura and dedication reignited my passion for martial life. I resumed my workout and combat sports training. 6 months later I had lost 40 lbs. PS: Kaiwan is different from Uechi in that the later is most a hard/ external style while Kaiwan is allegedly focus on both hard and soft techniques. Kaiwan is then a fictionnal and perfected version of uechi ryu.

[@Syhnc]

First off, congrats on your progress! I know it's not easy and I'm proud of you. Hardwork definitely pays off in the end

[@johannesstephanusroos4969]

'Double Fist' Tawara mentioned... +1

[@His_Name_Was_King]

Kuroki had already fought most of the fighters master teachers. He came in with the gold medal 🏅

[@Syhnc]

Mans beat the level 80 bosses and went back down to the level 50s just to make sure he not rusty

[@davidtrainor9569]

Kuroki's one of many reasons why Kengan is better than Baki. No disrespect meant, but the main character protection gets a bit much

[@filthybugger6236]

Baki loses loads of fights

[@LeechLord2705]

He has the best theme in Kengan Ashura, and I don't mean the music. More like, his approach to gaining power is basically the best in comparison to the rest. Muteba has his pragmatism, Sekibayashi his conviction, but Kuroki has his mastery. He's basically ahead of everyone else because he aims to master martial arts.

[@steffanofumo]

I mean it’s true when it comes to straight narrative, that’s the reason Baki only gets interesting when they don’t focus on the main character.

[@filthybugger6236]

I totally disagree Baki literally loses as the end of his character arc

[@karaso0]

​@@steffanofumo 80% of the Baki cast has plot armor that's its biggest weakness. Theirs zero sense if suspense when you know they low diff every new opponent introduced.

[@dariovirga7711]

Kuroki Gensai blew me out of the water, I initially thought he was a mid-level fighter, I didn't expect a downright God of Martial Arts appearing. An awesome character all around

[@Charion-50]

Kuroki made it through with honest strength, tons of experience, and an iron will.

[@DarthSidian]

Kuroki is the ultimate humbling force in the manga.

[@thesilverwolfofnyc5077]

We honestly need a video on the announcer she's extremely hype in both dub and sub and she deserves mad respect for being killer at her job lol.

[@Syhnc]

Agreed 🫡

[@HavikLaosBoi69]

With his theme song being called “Knock Me Down” it isn’t simply just a song title it is a PROPOSED CHALLENGE. He is seeking a worthy challenger to beat him if they can and surviving if he lets you (shoutout to Taz). Plot armor be damned, and hell I bet if he was written to have any, Kuroki would try to off himself from the sheer audacity to exist with the idea of plot armor because he’s just that much against it.

[@kelllee7647]

Took notice after you commented on Agito... he does indeed have cakes... which explains how he hip thrusts Obito off a mount so casually...

[@platinturger]

So from what I can understand about him, he’s the equivalent of Akuma in Kengang. Nice, and that Beard definitely looks absolutely fabulous.

[@sorrowgrief7045]

He is more like Gouken in personality.

[@gregormcscrungus9727]

What I like about Kuroki is that he wasn’t exactly the best at anything. He wasn’t the strongest, like Julius, Haru, or Waka. He wasn’t the fastest like Gaolang, Kiryu, or Rei He wasn’t the toughest like Seki or Saw He wasn’t the most lethal like Muteba or Meguro He didn’t have the best range like Inaba He wasn’t the most talented like Cosmo, Kiryu, or Ohma. He didn’t have the biggest moveset like Agito or Ohma But he bodied everyone through understanding his fundamentals and what to do at the right time.

[@Hirouka1]

Kuroki is like Ryu who never met Ken or akuma with the Almighty beard

[@bocahcebol2815]

About Sanchin. In original old Okinawan Karate, Sanchin (or Seisan in some different style) actually are the first form you'll learn. It such a simple technique, yet super hard to mastery it. That's why it later removed from modern Karate for more beginner friendly form.

[@mikeygriffith4551]

Me getting off a 12 hour shift at work just to see my man make a video about one of the goats. Life’s looking good today

[@Syhnc]

🫡 Got you G

[@Epicthomas1000]

PEAKROKI GENSAI VIDEO, LETS GOOOOOOO

[@JDWalker495]

Can we all agree that Kuroki deserves a new epithet, cause devil lance doesn’t fully do him justice Bro should be called Typhon “the king of the Monsters”

[@ja-crispy7984]

Bro whoops the asses of all kengans strongest Kuroki: "i am still green"

[@DomFortress]

Kuroki isn't just disciplined yet lonely, he's well mannered and respectful, meaning he's not fighting for attention, instead he's sparring to communicate. He communicates with himself, his rivals, his audiences, and us the readers. He brings our egos down to earth, grounds our consciousness to bare reality, before he accents all that to beyond the here and now with a well intended strike.

[@patvirsinghkhosa8906]

Everyday, we get closer towards that Jurota video.

[@treyyert9561]

His mindset is what makes him truly strong

[@citrusorange794]

He created the "Anti Plot armor" Troupe

[@Syhnc]

Plot armor? More like WEAKNESS

[@copperminted4502]

I like the message he sends - discipline will always win out against strength and passion

[@malylenek865]

Kuroki's entrance and theme is the hypest shit in all Kengan Ashura

[@JudgeNicodemus]

"~Will someone knock me down!~"

[@BMWDC201]

The one thing I liked about Kuroki in the anime was listening to him think while he was fighting…

[@thesilverwolfofnyc5077]

Ohmas still goated but everyone loves the beard god🔥🔥🔥

[@sushigami1094]

I'd Die Just To Get A Feel Of The Beard!!!

[@a_rat_named_mouse]

Kengan Ashura with the competitive Pokémon comparison? Hell yeah- subbed!

[@marsupialmaniac8083]

“I try to simulate the strengths the fighter had” oh really? Do bando next :)

[@Syhnc]

💀 Bando, Hanafusa, and Ryo are gonna be a trip

[@marsupialmaniac8083]

@@Syhnc Himuro Ryo or Inaba Ryo? Cause with inaba you could just wear a hat and practice rope training but idk how anyone can match the exaggerated Superman level of game that is Himuro Ryo

[@Syhnc]

@@marsupialmaniac8083 Both. Inaba is the easy one, but Himuro is gonna be the harder than squeezing dumbell into this video

[@apatheticobserver5290]

The beard was a whole glow up.

[@AsuraKish8n665]

Kuroki Is the GOAT!!!

[@jeffjeff-nu7jt]

the two character I'm waiting for is ryo inaba and suekichi kaneda

[@JudgeNicodemus]

The Spider and the Fox.

[@epsis6852]

My GOAT right there

[@wargeneralbonez]

What's so funny about Kuroki Gensai is because his design looks like he was built from Minecraft. He would be mistaken for Steve's dad. Regardless, I see Kuroki Gensai as Mr. Miyagi on Steroids. Also, I appreciate him beating Simp Sasuke but for me I wished that Simp Sasuke had it worse both in life and a dreamed rematch against Saw Paing.

[@TechnicSky]

Damn bro, calm down. Simp Sasuke ain’t do nothin to ya lmao.

[@wargeneralbonez]

@@TechnicSky Regardless of this, I wished that Dave Leduc 2.0 (Saw Paing) gets a rematch and beat that simp. Simp Sasuke didn't deserve that win, Dave Leduc 2.0 did.

[@jonblack7606]

I love this show. I like alot of the fighters... But for whatever reason Raian Kure is just my guy! 😂😂😂 Dude is a BEAST!! #TheDemon #TheDevil

[@MIAMI305ers]

The fight with Kanoh was so good. kuroki is definitely that guy.

[@Tomf00lery.]

Imagine seeing this guy beating you up while casually giving you lesson and you here nearly dead

[@thedevilluis]

Kuroki is the pinnacle of discipline.

[@BlackMartialArtsSociety]

Your Trainer? Me too an anime fan Subbed

[@Syhnc]

YESSIR 🫡

[@Sharky_Splitz]

Best thing about Kuroki is that he doesn't have any crazy special abilities or super saiyan like transformations. Everything he has comes from experience and knowing all fundamentals.💯

[@pampanamonick7076]

Lowkey, you should try making a video where you make the perfect kengan fighter without any overt top tiers

[@RedfalconX]

Kuroki is Akuma plus beard minus anger

[@sekijokes451]

Kuroki straight up walked up to the closest thing humanity has to a deity of martial arts and said "I challenge you" with the same energy of a Dark Souls pro fighting the ultra hard hidden area boss using a level one club wielding wretch and made the mother fucker bleed. It was at that point that Kuroki's mastery of the redirection kata was clear because other wise the hotel floor he was standing on would've caved through due to the metric ton set of balls he walked into the room with.

[@Syhnc]

The calmest Kuroki glaze 💀

[@thatoneguy43f]

2:23 it showed he eye poke

[@Rap-Slinger]

The god of technique 💪🗿

[@willchurch8376]

Kuroki really did seem just like he was there to demonstrate the higher tier of competition that Lahito couldn't handle. A throwaway character that was going to lose the next fight to the sworn foe of the protagonist.

[@MKTyphon]

This guy, give off, Chuck Norris energy. He truely became the, true embodiment of isolated incarnated

[@vibineli1369]

Uechi ryu segment!

[@GrandpaJenkins9001]

He wasnt protecting himself from a sea bear attack, he was ensuring that the sea bear would have a chance to live if it encountered him

[@danielj3277]

i like how alot people thoght shin would sweep kuroki but were quickly reminded that hes fingers penetrate plot armor

[@andrewjamesking8038]

Kuroki is akuma from steet fighter minus the "throwing away the humanity"

[@JhhgcxdcvHgf]

Kuroki character will make people get attracted to discipline

[@MasterChef1957]

3:47 yeah he might not be talkative but I would rather talk to a monk then a gen alpha kid.

[@Syhnc]

Facts at least you can learn something from them

[@deondrecarter153]

When will you do a video on the Omega characters?

[@Syhnc]

Sooner than you think 😎

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

A video about dad

[@brwhite5368]

Almighty Beard

[@RafaAldez]

Kuroki's is the Jiren of the Kengan universe. He's the perfect fusion of discipline and sheer masculinity.

[@KINGSTON_G]

the DEVIL LANCE 🤚NEVER DIES 👍

[@Syhnc]

Not the thumb 💀

[@robboss6685]

the fight against kiryu so goated

[@dahakaguardianofthetimelin4780]

It's so WILD Kuroki Gensai is just 1.85 m. tall and weighs only 96 kg. I've known scrawny 8th graders taller and heavier than that guy and he's treated like an absolute giant in the series

[@They_Hit_The_Pentagon]

If an 8th grader weighs over 200lbs I wouldn’t call them scrawny

[@dahakaguardianofthetimelin4780]

@@They_Hit_The_Pentagon I was the scrawniest guy you could find, literally had my ribcage sticking out, I was 1.88 m. tall and I weighed 88 kg in 8th grade. This is DEFINITELY just Japan being lost in Western people size, because everyone the writers' room knows is 1,64 m. and weighs like 49 kg. or smth

[@They_Hit_The_Pentagon]

@@dahakaguardianofthetimelin4780 I’m just gonna doubt this one because I’m also 6’2 and I weigh 145lbs, I’m scrawny. Even then you can just barely see my ribs unless I stretch, if you weigh an extra 40lbs I’m gonna have to say you were not scrawny. Hell just look up 6’2 194lbs into google, you either have your weights wrong or your definition of scrawny is completely different. The optimal range of weight for someone who is 6’2 is 153-187lbs, you were 7lbs over the high estimate meaning you were technically overweight

[@dahakaguardianofthetimelin4780]

@@They_Hit_The_Pentagon Lol, okay, guess I'm fat then

[@They_Hit_The_Pentagon]

@@dahakaguardianofthetimelin4780 not necessarily, you could be fit, just not scrawny.

[@ja-crispy7984]

10:40 so im not alone lmfao

[@faizan_blue]

i would love to see goalong vs kuroki. That would be fun

[@jjr9969]

" He pulled out a nIkO style lemme chill out for a moment " 😂😂😂

[@ArkonLamosh]

there are a few videos of people, typically boxers, resetting their dislocated shoulders using centrifugal force but it's not recommended since you can mes up the ligaments. also my favorite fighter is Chiba Takayuki and i wish he got more showtime

[@musalamalmahri253]

THE BEARD MY GOAT

[@ja-crispy7984]

23:18. It is possible because ive done it with my shoulder but FUCK does it hurt. Best part is i got that idea after reading that fight lol

[@lahnhedberg3403]

I got eds and I once had my arm dislocate, however by pure panic slammed my elbow down into a table somehow putting it back into the socket. My shoulder was bloated and red when I went to the hospital but they only told me to rest and not use the arm. If my 5 foot ass at 23 did that. I think there a chance that a superhuman like him can just use a powerfull swing to snap his elbow back.

[@fgduhutg3886]

I wish we got hatsumi sen vs kuroki gensai fight, i think it would be a cool fight

[@vietcuongnguyenle8530]

That fight will end fast Aikido fighting style lack the threat against kuroki

[@victorbezerra7783]

The real deal

[@Cloak-t]

TLDR: THIS MF IS STRONG ASS HELL

[@fernandohorta7156]

Digimon 🎉🎉

[@colebailey2578]

23:28 While there is an argument for it, I don't think it is possible to reset your elbow like that. Not only would it require PLENTY of centrifugal force considering you have to stretch the ligaments to reset the bones, and he trained his to the max, but you also have to consider that even if he did have enough force, if he did it wrong, he could possibly have made it worse. But we don't gotta worry, cuz that's Kuroki for you. Also, I think he has the same argument to beat the connector as Lihito: Not just his defenses, but that devil lance was capable of piercing steel just like Lihito's slash. So Lihito with enough training might be one of the new strongest in the verse by the time Kengan omega is over. EDIT: 26:13 We actually did see niko style combined with advance once before this, when Ohma was fighting Spider hair boi he used a Niko style move as his finisher. But to be fair, it was only one move, but that was the only plot hole I found in the story.

[@Syhnc]

Bro's setting up the meanest upset in Kengan History, Lihito one swiping the connector would be heaven sent

[@colebailey2578]

@@Syhnc Yeah, it would be. I was just going off what Kazuo said about Lihito in that if he can get the hit off in the right spot it's game over

[@JACKSCHITT83]

23:20 WHEN I COMPETED IN JUDO MY ARM WAS DISLOCATED IN A THROW AND REDUCED(BACK IN SOCKET)BY THE TIME I SAT UP AND REALIZED THERE WAS A PROBLEM... NOT 100% THE SAME, BUT SEEMS A LIL POSSIBLE...🤷🏿‍♂

[@jjr9969]

Kuroki is Mr.Fuck around and find out

[@tejjic]

We need him to push shen

[@frezzy7375]

Embodiment of plot armour piercer

[@Jogoat-sf4xm]

Agito nextttttt

[@nicokrasnow1851]

I will add, Kuroki did a lot better against Shen than Mukaku with all his tricks

[@purplex4065]

The beginning of kuroki vs kanoh was just katana zero

[@Syhnc]

Now I got ANOTHER game to download and struggle to find time playing 🥲

[@purplex4065]

@@Syhnc it's like 4 hours long if I remember. Good luck!

[@mariosantinoinsunsa457]

if you watch hajime no ippo, you should do the same type of vids on those characters

[@GopalkrishnaGopal-gy6oq]

Kuroki gensais facial features resembles that of bodhi dharma the father of kung fu and east asian martial arts.

[@raven-mae6744]

Kuroki's beard alone could've beaten lehito