The Story of Arslan Ash

[@Vorusen]

When a player from an unknown region comes in and just dominates then says "I'm not even the best where I'm from" is like an anime villain crushing the main character and then finding out the dude has a boss

[@dxmakina]

radits vs goku lol

[@ShavezBaig]

Except he and his community are not villain.

[@AbraxasCombatSquirrel]

This scene becomes more and more like Dragon ball everyday....is that an irony or a blessing...i dunno hahaha

[@FWoI37]

@@ShavezBaig oh cmon man it's a metaphor lol 😔

[@ShavezBaig]

@@FWoI37 yeah, i know. 😄

[@misbahkiran6554]

Man if a non Pakistani can feel happy for him or get goosebumps imagine how proud and happy we Pakistanis are 👏🥺

[@arianacruz2409]

Trust me I rewatched the finals from Evo and I cried and had goosebumps as if I watched it for the first time. I'm extremely proud of him and the people of Pakistan. Y'all have my love ❤️

[@mike-oj7sy]

@@arianacruz2409 Thanks a lot we also love you ❤️...

[@ernestovazquez9939]

I was smiling the whole entire time like an idiot and loved every second of it. I was moved by arslans story. Such an awesome man. I'm Mexican American by the way. Kudos to all of you.

[@arianacruz2409]

@@ernestovazquez9939 I'm Mexican American as well lol but it's great to see many cultures come together as one

[@SahilWaseem_748]

Thanks you guys I’m from Pakistan too and feel proud 😊

[@duchi882]

*He's like a nobody who left home to go on an Adventure* Achieved his goal and came back home a Hero

[@sanjayr]

He's literally the hero's journey embodied in a person. It's fucking amazing. It's even got so many tropes that we see nowdays: "A man forged in a secret underworld of combat and competition" "nobody knew of or respected the skills of his dojo (country)", "he had to prove himself against all odds and expectations." You can't write better material for movies/tv shows if you tried. This kid is a legend already in the making

[@NipponFury]

@@sanjayr My thoughts exactly, as I was watching this, the Heros Journey came to mind

[@epicwyvern]

feels dark souls man

[@yyhn7168]

Just like rangchu before him lmao

[@bakedmomo5693]

that's an anime right there

[@hassaanshahzad1140]

20:48 knee was coming for a handshake... Arsalan ignored it. And went straight for a hug😍😍 BEAUTIFUL

[@mikec670]

It means a lot for Knee I suppose, he did seem a little reserved in the hug, because if I am not mistaken hugging in Korean is mainly a couples/family thing only and a bit out of norm for them to hug anyone else.

[@lmntsgames3848]

Knee is a well known player in Pakistan.. when he went to Pakistan to train he was whole heatedly welcomed.. Knee has been the god of Tekken since forever and a lot of Pakistani players look up to him..

[@somelazyguy249]

@@mikec670 and in pakistan hugging is a very common way of greeting someone

[@Munnntazir]

This The Culture Of India And Pakistan... Hugs With Handshake 🖤

[@germanpogostick]

moments like these are my favourite. on a smaller scale of course, but i can remember many instances where i or the opponent would go for a fistbump, just to be one-upped. it really is beautiful seeing that emotion amplified to this level in such an incredible story

[@sadmanmahi2584]

I am from south asia. And i know how hard it is to take a path like this when you have desi parents. Mad respect for this guy

[@vraptor999]

After the Grand final. KNEE: GG WP *extends hand for a handshake* Arslan Ash: *ignores the handshake and goes straight for a hug* Such humble nature. God bless you man...

[@Immiiii]

that's how we Punjabis are...we hug 1st and talk later.

[@naumanaijaz6873]

@@Immiiii Punjabi wash hands after hug too 🤗. If you know what i mean.

[@Immiiii]

@@naumanaijaz6873 no I dont know what you mean by this?

[@3dsstudio]

@@Immiiii its good that you dont know.

[@nd8471]

@@Immiiii in my area the old Sikh are so gentle, they act so respectfully mainly old grandma and grandpa, but the young ones are too fake trying to gangster making them old good folks look bad.

[@idleeidolon]

knee's reaction shows why he's been a champion for so long. upon encountering and being defeated by arslan, his reaction wasn't "i want to beat him, i hate him, etc etc." his reaction was "I want to go to pakistan and learn from them. i want to get better."

[@khizer146]

Yeah like in evo japan finals someone broke the controller

[@akshaypendyala]

@Zayed Haroon What do you mean by our neighbour you have to realize the fact that your soilders have done something stupid, and the entire world knows that and in the previuos UN meet we saw that! So STFU!

[@ultraali453]

Knee is amazing. He thought, I will play with other players like Ash and continue to dominate. If you really think about it, people like Ash have figured out people like Ash at Tekken

[@nidalgxhf]

@@akshaypendyala Here they are Indian Political Keyboard Warriors

[@nidalgxhf]

They both are champions Love Arslan From France

[@mautkasaudagar2286]

I am from india , i don't even play tekken, but this story touched me heart , god bless u arslan and Pakistan

[@hamzaameer9270]

Thanks bro i m so impress by your comment

[@bloozure4281]

As Indian here as well, Arslan Ash is truly inspiring for everyone !

[@kriteshghildiyal5506]

Its just a political and religious agenda of both government

[@eternaleffect2499]

@@alifkaputra there's been many wars b/w india and pak since independence.

[@eternaleffect2499]

@@bloozure4281 fly to heaven!

[@joshuabarrios2789]

*I'm half Spanish and half Pakistani and I've been once (4 months) to Pakistan when I was 9 years old.* *And man the kids there play Tekken and many other arcade games until death!!!* There are arcade centers everywhere and Tekken is always a must. Those centers work with tokens (which aren't expensive) per game or two games. I remember going to the arcade centers every day with my cousins and don't leaving them until late afternoon. That's how it used to be when I was 9, now that I'm 25 I can't imagine how it would be (although judging from this video it hasn't changed at all, which is great!!!). Pakistan has a lot of talent let no one doubt about it, but sadly it goes unnoticed due to the international media, that has no damn interest at all in promoting or showing anything from Pakistan....... Ohhh I meant anything good from Pakistan, they will surely highlight anything bad that happens there, that's for sure!!! (as if the other countries had no problems). That leads to people from the western countries as my self to firstly don't even knowing where Pakistan is, and if they know where it is, that leaves them believing that Pakistan is a trash whole where no one can go or they will get killed. WHICH IS NOTHING MORE THAN STRAIGHT BULLSH1T. Pakistan is a beautiful country with people full of generosity and humbleness. I will really recommend anyone that might read this comment to go there and have a look for themselves, or at least watch videos and get informed about it and to do not get tricked in believing straight away what the media says. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!!!

[@Bavdingo]

I'm Indian and British, and this brings tears to my eyes, I'm so happy for this humble human. May he continue to reign.

[@nemomukerji]

So you are British of Indian origin

[@hydrowolf363]

@@nemomukerji Idk if he is but what does it matter? Once he gets the passport, he's just as British as the rest of us.

[@nemomukerji]

@@hydrowolf363 ok thanks for your perspective

[@hydrowolf363]

@@nemomukerji You disagree?

[@nemomukerji]

@@hydrowolf363 nah I was just worried he was one of the Americans who claim there Italian even though only their great grandma was Italian and rest of his family are American

[@franciscangco2664]

I don't even play Tekken but that got me goosebumps.

[@AbraxasCombatSquirrel]

I dont even play any esports game tbh...but every esports story like this brings me the goosebump everytime

[@JozuzoJ]

I'm purely a spectator when it comes to Tekken, but I try to watch every event. It's the best spectator eSport, in my opinion.

[@rakharasyid]

@Zayed Haroon both Dota 2 and LOL take more times to understand than fighting games like Tekken or Street Fighter franchise.That's why...

[@vaillant_500]

@Zayed Haroon Yup. Because to enjoy any MOBA match you also need to understand the game mechanic, while another game like fighting, FPS, and racing is "easier" to watch because it got "simpler" objective and mechanc

[@starsky-nq3mo]

If you think we guys in Pakistan are good at Takken ,you haven't even seen as play Dota 2 or Cs go.

[@DAnderMcSullivan]

Man this is such a feel good story. I genuinely smiled like an idiot for 23 minutes.

[@3dsstudio]

and you were counting on the minutes Lol

[@LordAreff]

@@3dsstudio this video 23:37 btw

[@JaydevRaol]

Same here 😁

[@wilkamania]

"Because Pakistan gave the world Arslan Ash, and Arslan Ash paid it back with good ass Tekken."

[@BullC6]

Chills

[@zohaibsaqi2548]

Pakistan didn't even paid for his visa...he reached japan by having 5 flights in 2 and half days... Stupid people of stupid country 🖕

[@MMOMEN]

@@zohaibsaqi2548 deshBakht spotted Randians;(

[@zohaibsaqi2548]

@@MMOMEN trust me I'm Pakistani and live in Pakistan... Country can't love us and speak with us. It's the people who are next level selfish stupid

[@DaGamerDad]

underrated comment.... I got chills after reading this.

[@adamdonnelly6470]

This is so cool. Knee and Arsan seem like two really humble dudes who love the game, and brought their countries together to spread that love.

[@akshaypendyala]

As an Indian, i am just blown away by his achievement, its an inspiring story for many young generations of gamers from pakistan and a befitting reply to the parents and the media in both the countries that gaming is not a joke it takes skills to earn name! Hope Ash has a even more successful career 🤘😎

[@gamingotaku1703]

He won combo breaker now

[@mustafa_jp]

And the 2023 evo japan

[@majestic5683]

and now won a treble

[@AxervioSan]

Bro, we need People like u to make more Love between Pakistan and India. I m really Pleased seeing that there r people like u still alive. Love from Pakistan❤❤❤

[@hamidmahmood7233]

Bro. . ❤❤❤

[@HotlinePings]

The man who shook up the scene and broke what we knew about who's the best. Thanks for making this!

[@felixfox3968]

@Zayed Haroon wtf did i just read

[@sunburst8810]

Chanel wooped Arslans ass

[@faizanbaig2840]

There's a saying in Pakistan which goes like "You wont believe how fertile this land is, all it needs a little chance and it will grow you even gold"

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

Thats honestly true for the entire country of Pakistan. My desperate hope is that Pakistan grows in a way that is stable, not with hundreds of companies flooding in, doing their disgusting immoral activities to make money. Because if a country comes up that way, thats not a win, that is a loss. If a country comes up that way, it saps away all the nutrients from the soil, preventing further growth.

[@mehranujjan1232]

Zra num ho tou yeh mitti boht zarkhez hai saaqi..

[@abdullahfawadkhan5040]

Allama Iqbal

[@muhammadabbasansari7539]

this saying look so out class in urdu Zara num ho toh yeh mitti boht zarkhez hai saaqi

[@FrontalPandora7]

Bss bhai bsss, Bhoot lambi choraha hai

[@ignaciojohnjoy]

What was more amazing is Knee, The God of Tekken, is not only looking at Arslan as a rival, but a new mountain to climb.

[@Vorusen]

I've noticed fighting games are a lot about self discipline and about bettering yourself since there is no team to rely on

[@ignaciojohnjoy]

@@Vorusen well, self discipline isn't the only way to improve in fighting games, you can also be the opposite, as recklessness may also be used to catch your opponents off guard. It just mostly ends up on your own mindset, but always keep in mind the basics of the fighting game you play. Fighting games are not like hack and slash games, they are like boss fights. Every opponent is a boss but both of you have the same advantage (except those times that you and your opponent end up in a very unbalanced game and he picks an overpowered character).

[@seija8588]

@@ignaciojohnjoy that "recklessness" is more like "method in the madness" I feel like. Simply being reckless with no foundation or fundamentals won't get you far (which goes back to self discipline eventually), and I believe at least in Tekken scene many would think the same.

[@ignaciojohnjoy]

@@seija8588 but like I said, keeping in mind the fundamentals is key. If you just play with pure recklessness, thats equivalent to pressing all the buttons and rolling the controller clockwise or counterclock wise

[@gandung777]

@@ignaciojohnjoy rather than "recklessness", i think "creativity" is better suited for it. Tekken, no matter what character, is very technique oriented. That's why mishimas is considered as fundamental to Tekken because their technique, and you will lose if your opponent could read your playstyle or movement. That's the part creativity comes up to be able mixup things and mixing up moves to catch the opponent off guard.

[@imasepan]

I'm Korean, and I don't even play Tekken. I'm still going to support this guy whenever I hear of him.

[@alamudian6563]

I feel so emotional when i see his winning you deserved that man proud of you. Love from Turkey

[@sonixka257]

I think they forgot to mention that he is the first one to win EVO Japan and USA in the same year.

[@mohad559]

He is actually the ONLY ONE ever to have won both titles ^^~

[@shubham3452]

They did

[@lucinne1098]

Yep, first unified EVO Champion.

[@arenjong8830]

He even won TWT in the same year

[@ROBAKABIGPAPA]

I'm not crying. You're crying. But seriously.. Such a beautiful story

[@ibraheemahmad7404]

Pakistan is like that hidden forgotten faction lying in the unknown regions and when the two main factions are so busy fighting a fierce battle they show up outta nowhere and obliterate them all.

[@Meowblivion]

basically hxh

[@mdanim0249]

So basically the true sith empire in knights of the old republic.

[@justamanofculture12]

@@Meowblivion ikr lmaooo 😂

[@gamechanger8908]

Yuuzhan Vong be like.

[@Jokuvaanjee]

Old Pakistani man: "These Koreans are not bad at Tekken but no match to the players from our village".

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

ROFLLLLLL

[@khushzoq]

YO REACTISTAN!!!

[@shinsuketakasugi8410]

Mustafa 😂

[@zaid5106]

"They are just a cheap copy of what we have in our village"-Mustafa

[@fragarach]

Can't believe I will see this reference on a Tekken video LMAO

[@alexyandfriends]

Can we just appreciate how welcoming the Tekken community was to someone from a new Region? Glad to see the maturity

[@ancnuggets1993]

We're so proud of you Arslan, congratulations from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@meansummer5494]

@adam cohen peace be upon you two brothers

[@TheBudakSkema]

adam cohen muslim brother ❤️

[@farhanrizal7823]

Peace be upon you and us, brothers in faith

[@muhammadtalha3749]

❤️🇵🇰

[@robertgeorge4602]

Well its about time this came out. Ever since Arslan won in Dubai Ive been really interested in Pakistan's Tekken scene and they are beasts. Arslan is such a nice and humble guy so major props to him. Now the only thing that stops Pakistan from ruling the Tekken world is their worst matchup. The VISA.

[@farzamali4446]

Thank you theScore eSports for your exposure to the Pakistani tekken community too by making many videos on Arsalan ❤

[@justamanofculture12]

Arslan Ash = He came, he fought, he conquered This will remain as one of the most beautiful moments of our gaming culture 😌.

[@kill3rbyysight]

4 times in a row

[@NORAIZKhan-j3w]

​@@kill3rbyysight now five times😂

[@jackrox66]

Honestly one of the coolest stories in Tekken. Shout out out to Pakistan and Arslan from Australia

[@angelomarasigan4347]

Stories like this. Arslan Ash and the Pakistani Tekken scene. Knee's humility to accept defeat, learn new techniques and him finding a new rival in Arslan. People rallying behind players so that they can play overseas. Man, the FGC community is SO MUCH BETTER than the MOBA community. I freakin' love it.

[@emeraldtrancy4633]

TOTALLY AGREEEEE

[@aminyapussi4740]

Thats a very low bar you set

[@phyliciataylor2054]

La Pyae lol truth XD

[@MrTigracho]

Now that is a healthy rivalry. I heard Knee got even better after fighting enough matches agaist Arslan. I guess you can only improve by fighting someone at your level or above you.

[@noumannsiddiqui8955]

you know that arslan is ranked 16 here in Pakistan Just think about the top 15 i am from pakistan

[@abrahamverbo3855]

the rise of pakistan arc is so good, im reading the manga now

[@ShanksLeRoux_1]

(Hahahahahahahaha) The world building is unique and the story telling is great. No need for Timeskip... The Hype is already sky high.

[@eternaleffect2499]

Don't tease me takagi san

[@wegocray3830]

@@eternaleffect2499 SIMP!!

[@syedzain99]

Proud of lahore ❤️🇵🇰

[@AliKhan-hs4ci]

Do i smell something burning!

[@funwithtuber4779]

Big Respect for Arslan Ash and pakistani Tekken community :) Big love from Indonesia.

[@GTXNABEEL]

Thank you so much

[@funwithtuber4779]

Thank you brothers :) Cheers

[@rezafahlevi9659]

I hope in next time Indonesia will be in fighting game tournaments

[@funwithtuber4779]

reza fahlevi i am looking forward to that brother :)

[@hyouenzi]

@@funwithtuber4779 anjay 62+

[@kbkksh91]

I wanna remind everyone who wasn't a stream monster during this, EVOtwitch made the mistake of not having a Pakistani flag emote. So in order to show support for Arslan (and also call out the fluke from EVO), they used the Mexican flag instead. Also...trust me when I say chat went 187mph. One of my fav top 8s and grand finals of all time.

[@HamzaKhan-cd9kz]

Mexican flag? They ruined it even more 😂 Algeria's🇩🇿 flag is only thing closes to Pakistani flag

[@byakugan641]

@@HamzaKhan-cd9kz i wasnt there, but did they have the Algeria flag tho?

[@shreyansh751]

Watching someone who has learnt to play video game under the situation where parents won't allow so you play secretly, then becoming pro then beating world class pros makes me feel happy for him.... 🇮🇳I am an Indian who is proud on such a player from Pakistan who struggled alot. 🇮🇳

[@Spag_TK]

Arslan's story is so inspiring. An amazing champ! There are more Pakistanis yet to be seen on the big stage so keep your eyes peeled! The future of Tekken is looking bright! Thanks for this video!

[@robertgeorge4602]

If its possible, TWT should have a major tourney is Pakistan. EVO Japan shows off hidden killers from Asia who don't have the ability or time to travel so why not do it for Pakistan? Considering 1 US dollar is worth 156.65 Pakistani Rupee I imagine running a big tourney in Pakistan wouldn't be that expensive so you have solid profit potential. Also, huge fan of you Spag.

[@ShaunInce123]

@@robertgeorge4602 Probably next year they'll have a masters event in Pakistan. They do have one in Dubai which will be happening in November, which most of the Pakistani players will be going to.

[@venom0921]

@@robertgeorge4602 There's a dojo sponsored by UYU in November. Spag worked a lot for this. All props to him. smash.gg/tournament/takra-cup-2019

[@apex9806]

Thescore Esports you have gone above and beyond the respect that could have been given to my country. Thank you.

[@alihassan4060]

Anime?

[@mustafam3285]

What an insane story. He really followed through with his dreams and became a champion. Well done, Arslan, from an Australian/Turk. Inspirational for everyone in the gaming scene.

[@mustafam3285]

Zayed Haroon Respect! It’s crazy to think that Arslan isn’t even the best.... Imagine the entirety of the potential locked within Pakistan.

[@Ronson1305]

I would like to say that firstly this whole video is awesome, giving tribute to a guy who not only came to win the tournament but to represent our country, and show the whole world that if given chance we have the ability to rock the world, the whole country prayers are with this boy. And one day I pray that Pakistan will host TWT finals

[@AyushKumar-ot8bf]

As a indiAn if I was a film director I would make a movie on struggle and victory of ash

[@keremdursuntimurlenk7220]

You should bro 👍🏼

[@marwapranata5698]

Arslan is not just a hero for Pakistan scene, but also other scenes all around the world for people accepting us

[@juefelessev8790]

Marwa Pranata I love this. it's a lesson for many all around the world

[@commanderfarsight2351]

Accepting you? Why what did you guys do?

[@authenticinari-fox8164]

@@commanderfarsight2351 years of mediocrity from non korean and japanese scenes will do that

[@phyliciataylor2054]

Marwa Pranata I want to donate money to e fight pass. As an American who travels a lot, it is unfair. It easy for me to travel to most countries on the planet, even though I am simple. There are so many people who are brilliant but are limited due to politics. In my opinion most of the geniuses in world live in the “third world”,. I have interacted with them during my travels. I wish to help them inspire the world. We need it now.

[@y.y.4088]

@@phyliciataylor2054 www.efightpass.org/ here you go

[@akkir6707]

What a godlike player congratulations arslan 🇵🇰🇵🇭

[@irtazaazam2573]

🇵🇰 not 🇲🇷

[@akkir6707]

@@irtazaazam2573 sorry

[@irtazaazam2573]

@@akkir6707 it's all good man. The Philippines have AK. I think he'll become a legitimate threat maybe even a champion in the future.

[@gn8900]

@BeRon not God like bro..no human can be God like..God is only one...Arsalan is just the best player of tekken out there and that we all agree on...and i think he'll be happier if you'll call him that instead of God like...i am a muslim and also from Pakistan... calling someone GOD like isn't our thing...so i hope you won't mind me pointing that out to you

[@vidya2144]

I'm a fg vet and i dont think this video, as well-made as it was, comes close to explaining the significance of Arslan's and Pakistan's accomplishment. His skill and performance this year proves to EVERYONE, that no matter how isolated or disconnected your offline scene is from the rest of the world, if your scene has the dedication, drive, and hunger, you can sharpen each other to the point that you surpass even the fuckin Koreans, who has the most fleshed out, competitive Tekken arcade scenes ALL OVER the country. There has never been a story like this in the history of all esports. Imagine if some random poor country that barely has a pro basketball league, came out and destroyed the American NBA circuit. That's basically what Arslan and Pakistan did. Everyone knows Korea to be the powerhouse of eSports, one whose dominance in Tekken is known world-wide, acknowledged, and documented. Story of Arslan just *shouldn't* happen, but it did. He showed the world that anything is possible. Truly amazing. They have to make this into at least an hour long documentary to really get everything across.

[@samaashob]

Beautifully explained

[@brandnewday7734]

Thank you

[@Shahzaada]

Beautifully explained !

[@heroteen16]

That's the beauty of open invitation tournaments. It gives us beautiful stories like Arslan

[@quilliamattari2772]

Well said.

[@extinction3926]

Being from pakistan this guy is such an inspiration for me and other competitive players. Its really crazy how far you can go in video games.

[@amittaywade8753]

I am an Indian but feeling proud for Arslan, somebody who belongs to Asia and becoming popular in Japanese tournament, and the best part of him is zero attitude! Love from India brother

[@umer_69]

Peace 🕊️ ❤️🇵🇰🇮🇳❤️

[@nIcedrr]

Best Anime I've seen in a while, can't wait till next season

[@BelieveOneGod]

Pakistani players arc coming next

[@quilliamattari2772]

Lol yeah.

[@johnpabellano5406]

Me: You crying bro? You: I am bro. Me: Also me bro. Thank you Thescore for making another Video for Arslan Ash. Fan here from Philippines.

[@talhatariqyuluqatdis]

Yes bro

[@JacquiPenar]

I love how the narrator said "good ass tekken" on the last part.

[@jp0678]

Had to scroll this far

[@FahmiZFX]

Shout out to Tasty Steve.

[@GORO911]

"Good ass Tekken" Tasty Steve's legacy

[@imraanadams7570]

Arslan and Knee's friendly rivalry is amazing. They should make an anime about it

[@naberu]

World: If we beat you, the top spot is ours again, right? Arslan: I don't know about that, I am rank 16th in Pakistan. This is not even Pakistan's final form. Yeah, crazy.

[@daniyal7903]

naberu Pakistan’s final form (so far) is heera malik

[@turgutbey3943]

Meanwhile, there are players not even known by masses in Pakistan. And believe me they won't even let arsalan to win one time in hundered. I myself have witnessed such gurus.

[@ojsojs6004]

That is Arslan being humble. Arslan is the best Pakistani player right now. Arslan has won over 8 tournaments at Pakistan this year and is also dominant at long sets.

[@SirZeck]

@@turgutbey3943 good shit man.

[@BadAssBlackOverlord]

@@turgutbey3943 Man I don't believe you. Arslan the best in the whole of Pakistan.

[@devinroi3886]

The grand finals between knee and arslan at evo this year was unavoidable.

[@ShaunInce123]

It was their destiny to meet in EVO Grand Finals.

[@kriscubero6778]

@Umar Farooq Isn't there this Steve player called Heera Malik? What about him?

[@noscopem8165]

Just like jdcr vs majin. Underdog vs tekken god.

[@MrTigracho]

That moment when the shonen protagonist(Knee) sees that his most dangerous rival (Arslan) gets beaten by someone else of the country as his rival.

[@joshsumner1611]

Tekken has the best esports scene hands down. Nothing will ever be more hype than knee vs arslan

[@hrhaina6424]

I'm from Pakistan and I m proud of you Arslan

[@DuvJones]

You have very good reason to be, the man has done your people proud and honestly, it's been an exciting rise to watch. The thing that gets me the most, and the thing that keeps coming up is this. Arslan is a product of your FGC in the region, in your region there are players as good as Arslan whom just climbed a near-2000 man bracket to beat Knee, best in the world prior to his rise, not once... but twice. Welcome to the FGC, Pakistan... Honestly, I want to know of these 'killers'. I want to see more of these 'killers', and you know what. I doubt I am the only one. For Arslan alone, you have my respect.

[@DuvJones]

@Zayed Haroon Keep in mind that I only speak in the context of the global FGC, which isn't use to this kind of thing happening. In the context of Tekken, it VERY unique... because prior to the start of this year, it was just assumed that we knew all the hot spot regions for the game. BOI, we were wrong on that one. As far as general esports, we'll have to see... I am not so sure that you will have many player come up on say, Rainbow 6, Overwatch, League of Legends, DOTA2 and the like. If only because PC's a still rather high on the pricing end. And for context, I speak of Canadian pricing of PC' components as a Canadian.... Rupee conversion must be murder. That said, would I be against seeing more players from the region in those games? No, I would not. Infact if said players come in and mop the floor @ say, The International? That would be hype as hell.

[@jujenks]

Man I can't stop crying...I relate so much to this dude in terms of living situation...Kudos to him even getting his first competitive match.....for keeping the dream ALIVE!

[@Hezklour]

it is not that he is a champion which makes him special, it is that he is humble after all that success that gives me goosebumps. Go on you champ

[@ranausmannasir1107]

All those goosebumps and tears while watching the story!

[@xerthosxvi4967]

This is the best story outta every single one in my opinion, This guy comes outta nowhere and dominates the Tekken 7 scene and basically give Pakistan a revolution of new Pakistan players

[@shubhamnamdev]

massive respect to my brother Ash , love from India . I hope you continue to beat these Korean gods for decades .

[@thunderbeast147]

I am from India and looking at his struggle i feel so proud of him. What a legend!

[@JaydevRaol]

Respect and Love from India for Arslan Ash man. 🙏 His story is so amazing and inspiring. He truly deserves all the success that he got after putting a lot of passion and hardwork into it. Plus I absolutely his and Knee's relation they are rivals but both of them have mutual respect for each other and both of they just want to learn from each other to get better as a player. I especially salute to Knee for being humble enough to say that he would love to learn from Pakistani Player. Bcoz it's easy to be arrogant when you are such a prolific figure in the market. But he isn't like other people and Similarly for my man Arslan too, he doesn't have any ego or anything like that he doesn't want to beat anyone just for the sake of it. He wants to beat them for himself. So that he can be better. Plus the way he tear up and bowed and prayed when he finally won was really genuine. So I have nothing but love and respect for both Arslan and Knee. I hope more players from Pakistan get their chance to showcase their talent. ❤️

[@sleeper564]

This man is literally what inspired me to start playing Tekken.

[@mateenlakhani621]

same here bro....same here

[@BullC6]

same.

[@kvnsia]

Arslan: Wins EVO 2019 Also Arslan: My Big Brother plays this as well Edit: Thanks for the amount of likes 🙏

[@brandnewday7734]

Hahahahaha lmao

[@DuvJones]

You know what is funny about that... That is kind of what is happening. Man just BODED EVO and was like "Yo, you think that I'm good? You got to see some of my dudes at home." The region that no-one knew, till now.

[@huzaifacssss]

@@DuvJones Asim from UK said 5 year ago that Pakistanies can dominate the world. People laughed at him. Funny to see that he is laughing right now at them 😅😅

[@Maxizio]

He had the power of Allah and anime on his side

[@yesaya19]

Perfectly balanced as it should be.

[@wood5241]

Pakistan Isekai

[@AbraxasCombatSquirrel]

Well i should tell my local cleric about this....

[@BullC6]

LOL anime and Manga

[@riseabovehate9476]

Inshallah

[@asr1209]

To see players from Pakistan getting recognised males me so happy. Pakistan is a place where gaming is considered a curse in some places but that thought is slowly lifting up. Proud of Arsalan and Proud to be a Pakistani.

[@ludovicbeck2731]

Most touching story I’ve heard in a long time… All my respects and endless admiration for the Pakistanis players ❤️❤️❤️

[@waqif8928]

Thank you for making this video..as a Pakistani I am feeling so proud of our boys..

[@DragonplayerDev]

"He had already beat the likes of KNEE, CHANEL, and RICKSTAH" Putting Ricky at the end kinda made me laugh

[@CablixMoreWow]

Rickstah is the X-Factor

[@uui23]

Yep putting channel or RICKSTAH after knee seem like a little injoke to the people that know them. And I for one did laughed at that too.

[@MultiFantasista10]

Yeah these guys are nowhere close to the level of my boy RICKSTAH

[@NinjaDemon84]

Yh but Rickstah was on fire at evo Japan and when he gets going his Akuma is hard to stop

[@ShadowCoH316]

@Zayed Haroon Thats Arnis McHagrid to you, Stoner. Pasa la feria, wey.

[@trialsoren470]

21:09 thank you for saying this is a prayer move instead of " paying respect". YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@devyn2551]

Such an Undeniable, Undefeated, Untouchable skill he has I am so happy for Arsalan he make so many histories in Tekken like I have nothing left to say ❤

[@kuroshinko427]

Three years later, Arslan Ash remains untouchable in EVO for Tekken 7.

[@AngeloGene]

Much love from the Philippines, Arslan! Power to the Pakistan Tekken community! I hope more of you guys get the exposure you deserve. 👍😁 Edit: Lol, thanks to that one guy who liked.

[@madil2259]

Thanks man. AK played really good as well. I wished to see him in the EVO Los Angeles. Also i think Philippine people are really friendly. I have some online Philippine friends. 😊☺️

[@AngeloGene]

@@madil2259 You're welcome! Thanks as well! 👍😁

[@kriscubero6778]

@@madil2259 I think he was in Evo 2019 in US. Look up smash.gg of Evo 2019 and he was Top 1000+. His spirit was maybe deflated by that Evo Japan 2019 as he was I think seeded but lost to two players immediately. I also found out that his teammate Doujin was there as well but placed 33rd.

[@AngeloGene]

@@kriscubero6778 Oh, cool! I just hope he keeps improving. Also, thanks for the 30+ likes! I think this is the most likes I've ever gotten from a "non-informative" comment. 👍😊

[@AngeloGene]

@Zayed Haroon Aw, thanks! I appreciate that a lot. 👍😁

[@kalioude]

arslan...you made it bro 💪. so proud of you. big respect and love from algeria

[@kalioude]

@Zayed Haroon alikoum salam ya khouya ❤

[@hyperceptional]

Love for Algier

[@kalioude]

@@hyperceptional thank you brother 🙏❤

[@jonnmarkmaniti6229]

Dude, respect to knee for complimenting arslan. A true tekken god

[@deadshot4225]

I have been playing tekken for the past 11 years and i thought international players are batter than us because they have a strong defense but after seeing our player compete like this. Now I know its not about defense its about attack. Thank you Arslan. He is really our legend.

[@noorulameen8864]

The words in the end that "Pakistan gave the world ARSLAN ASH" made my eyes to tears and goosebumps so proud of this legend of worlds gaming community and a conqueror ARSLAN ASH

[@Ivight]

I might be wrong on this but, throughout the whole clashes between Knee vs Arslan, Knee wanted only Arslan and went only this far to vs Arslan. But Arslans determination and pressure from the whole country and family/friends made him win the whole tournament.

[@antoniusbaswara8477]

Title: The Story of Arslan Ash Content: Top 10 Anime Rivalries

[@randomstranger_3]

Can’t wait for live action adaptation... OH WAIT, this is the live action adaptation.

[@innocentzubair5485]

Pokemon Ash he want to the very best no one ever was

[@andre51605]

"Arslan Ash senki" lol

[@andre51605]

@@innocentzubair5485 "Arslan Senki live action"

[@herrscherofthevoid43]

@@andre51605 youjo senki?

[@dino339]

Doesn't this makes you wonder that how many other hidden tekken communities with very skillful players? i used to think in order to be at EVO player level, you need to experience different play styles from different countries (korea/japan/etc) but Arslan broken this rule, they were playing in a local area day and night until they became monsters, they didn't need anyone from outside to improve their skills.. they simply crushed everyone.. they are all self made through hardcore playing.. amazing!

[@mechagurd]

Arslan's story is beautiful. thanks for sharing it with us like this, theScore Looking forward to what lies in store for Tekken, and kudos to all players that makes us love the game more and more

[@hammadghous5322]

He is the living legend you don’t have any idea how much sweetheart he is he is so down to earth even after wining those big tournaments he didn’t change his simplicity

[@khawarahmed7492]

I love the recognition Pakistan's getting all because of Arslan's heroics. Insanely proud.

[@lakesong7566]

Pakistan is like that random planet of warriors that goku will discover and find out there are fighters stronger than them. This is season 3 arc plot guys

[@inkoinfinity2]

That's actually really accurate,goku is just like knee.If he sees someone stronger than him he just wants to get stronger.

[@AceOfAltair]

Not just Tekken, Every game that is in E-Sports in filled in out hearts in Pakistan. Kindly send people here, Give us a chance to play and we won't Disappoint you. This is Our Pakistani Hearts.

[@profit-i3o]

Our parents might send them back XDD

[@ki-cl3hu]

What other game is popular in Pakistan other than Tekken? Other fighting games perhaps? Or games like DotA, Counter-Strike, League...... Fortnite? lol. Just curious :D

[@shroudjr3705]

@@ki-cl3hu Dota 2 has Pakistani players like Sumail Who is pro and lives in US. Pakistan's own esports team won a continental CS-GO tournament. Pubg has Player like PredatorYt. RagnarLiveGamingYt from Pakistan.

[@Tanzuuu404]

@@ki-cl3hu CS 1.6 is like the most played game but ofc its dead on international level still CSGO scene is going strong locally

[@deltaholding3]

I legit got goosebumps. what a phenomenal story and a true reminder of how much is possible with hard work and patience. As someone living in a developing country, it inspires me so much.

[@Carlanite]

Like Lord Daigo said, Arslan is like a real-life anime character. Coming from the shadows And bodies everyone

[@rakharasyid]

This guy just like Topson or Sumail from Dota.What a Generation Of Miracle

[@muhammaddanish7195]

Sumail is also from Pakistan.

[@faizankhalil1262]

I played with sumail when he was 8yo. He was beginner at tht time but pickup game very quick.

[@sasbttrr]

i see what you did there...

[@umeriftikhar4103]

@@faizankhalil1262 Demonsonfire was his nick on Garena. I played a lot with him too, I think he was 9 year olds back then.. was still pretty dope for a 9 yo !

[@shaadshamim4944]

@@umeriftikhar4103 that is correct my friend and he named demonsonfire from sexonfire which was his friends nick in dota back in the days

[@yoban360]

The only video game I play is Tekken, this story gives me the goosebumps. May Pakistan find peace one day. From America.✌️

[@usmanmug5245]

yoban gonza bro pakistan is peacful country

[@ultraegovegeta2671]

pakistan is a peacefull country. stop watching urrr fake media😅

[@RakaZet]

@@ultraegovegeta2671 Your government surely isn't though.

[@zeeshan8]

You can see the video's and reviews of tourists about pakistan. You will get your answer. Most of americans has visited to pakistan. Pakistan is much peacful to america

[@sonugaming8490]

Ur information wrong Pakistan peaceful country 🥺🥺l live in Pakistan 😊😊😊they have no issue any kind

[@brian1017]

Arslan is just like a real life anime character that proved there's nothing impossible

[@shaheerquan]

I'm a Pakistani, and I wanna tell that the world right now doesn't even know how many competitive pro gamers we have. There are gaming zones in every area and everyone is craving to play games like PUBG, CSGO, Dota 2, Fortnite, Tekken and many others. Just wait and watch the future of Pakistani gaming community. Peace.

[@sabbasarishvili6677]

This video is a true tribute just as much to Arsla himself, as to video-game community as well! I used to play Tekken 3 for years when I was a kid, now I discovered Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, and recently figured out what a masterpiece is MKXL (I don't like MK11, nothing will change my mind). Stories like this is what makes me wanna play more! Thanks for making this video, and God bless you Arslan, you are one the best examples of humble success. You CAN be hungry and you still CAN be decent and respectful person!

[@lowerpower2528]

That's the actual outstanding anime-like plot embodied in the bizarre story of Arslan's life. To overcome and obtain, to become a Legend.

[@yoyoprofessorxavier]

Pakistan has always been into tekken, been seeing their support and comments for years. unfortunate we dont get to see more!

[@Kiyosuki]

This scene is really so lucky to have gotten to experience a story like this, it's really incredible.

[@royandescartes]

makes me tear up just seeing Arslan tearing up. he is so humble. good for him

[@umermahad9343]

18:55 the fact that everyone in the crowd yelled "Tiger" is simply amazing.

[@AvatarBowler]

Aight, that’s it. I’m following Arslan on Twitter.

[@yoban360]

What’s his IG?

[@AvatarBowler]

yoban gonza You mean Instagram? No clue. I don’t have that.

[@yoban360]

RedGambitt_ yea, find out bro. Been lookin for his IG.

[@informanistan]

@arsalanash95 His twitter handle..

[@MohsinPakFGC]

Thanks for adding my name in courtesy @ 3:17 It's the Arslan Ash Kof XIII Matches 4 years ago He won the Title of number 1 player of Pakistan in two fighting games KOF XIII Tekken Tag Tournament 2

[@thinking3911]

I think japnese should make anime on this story :)

[@iisverynoob]

IKR

[@nadeemakhtar513]

So true

[@arsh_cc_]

What type of anime u seen yet ?

[@gamerscalibur5442]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@oscarm6990]

its my favorite esports story. Go arslan

[@amusaini3088]

I'm from india but Arsalan man you won my heart bro . Your hardwork gives many underdog player strength to fight for there dreams.

[@hamidmahmood7233]

I'm quoting Arslan from his different interviews esp. the podcost with Junaid Akram bhai where Ash said that his reflexes were very fast when he was a teen esp. when he was 12 yrs old boy. He was always a topper of his class but he never got an opportunity to play outside country at that time due to shortage of money, sponsors and Visa issues. Later on, his father passed away that was quite hard time for his family. He continued his studies along with his gaming passion. At the time when he was a CA student, he got an opportunity so he left CA & went after his passion that was takken amidst all kinds of tough challenges. Credit goes to the friends who supported him & the ppl and the group of UAE who sponsored him early in his career when he had no money to travel abroad n play in foreign tournaments. Unfortunately, there was no opportunity for him to go abroad for foreign tournaments when he was so young n talented. He further said that in his early teens, he won in a tournament in Karachi against the best takken players of Pakistan. Prior to that competition, the organizers said that the Winner of the tournament will get money, opportunity and sponsership to travel abroad and play tournament in Japan that time. But they decieved him and didn't gave him those opportunities as they claimed. They just gave him little amount. Ash said that he always wanted to compete abroad but couldn't go for it b'coz there were no sponsors and govt. usually don't invest much apart from Cricket or few other outdoor games. So, all this talent got wasted. I believe, if Arslan got opportunities like the Koreans, Japanese, Americans and the Europeans, at that time when he was young, story would have been completely different from today. However, he already did so much in his 20's, Ma Sha'ALLAH, that ppl across the gaming world n Takken community started to know him. Arslan ! You are a huge inspiration for a lot of young talented ppl across the region. I really wish good for all other talented players so they don't get waste in any field due to lack of opportunities whether they belong to any country or religion. Always support talented ppl around you. At Least, we can encourage n motivate them. Best of Luck ahead, Arslan Bro. Lots of Prayers n Blessings for Everyone in the world. Huge Love n Respect from Pakistan. ❤🎉😊