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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Topic Overview
03:29 - The Yian Kut-Ku
11:55 - The Black Wolf Incident
13:28 - The Yian Garuga
22:42 - Outro
23:33 - NEXT TIME ON MHE
24:05 - Patrons
Sources:
Hunters Encyclopedia G
pgs. 59, 90, 91
Dive to Monster Hunter Iceborne
pgs. 220-227
Monster Hunter Law of Ideas 2
pgs. 160, 161
tinyurl.com/KutKuThread
tinyurl.com/BlueKu
tinyurl.com/GarugaThread
tinyurl.com/DeadeyeThread
tinyurl.com/DeadeyeThread2
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[Find sources and notes about canonicity in this comment] TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Topic Overview 03:29 - The Yian Kut-Ku 11:55 - The Black Wolf Incident 13:28 - The Yian Garuga 22:42 - Outro 23:33 - NEXT TIME ON MHE 24:05 - Patrons Sources: Hunters Encyclopedia G pgs. 59, 90, 91 Dive to Monster Hunter Iceborne pgs. 220-227 Monster Hunter Law of Ideas 2 pgs. 160, 161 tinyurl.com/KutKuThread tinyurl.com/BlueKu tinyurl.com/GarugaThread tinyurl.com/DeadeyeThread tinyurl.com/DeadeyeThread2 Everything said in this video is canon EXCEPT: - The exact details of the Dark Kut-Ku Incident are embellished, all we know is that hunting Kut-Kus sucked for a while - Eastern Kut-Ku being easier to track since they leave fewer holes is made up. I think it makes sense, but no source ever says this. - "Kukku-Sensei" is never used in-universe as far as I know and is a nickname sometimes used by japanese players, especially in the older generations.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

You're awesome

[@rcthree87]

I agree wholeheartedly. I recently started playing Monster Hunter World, & while I'm enjoying it a lot, it's all because of Oceaniz that I started playing it. I honestly can't wait for Iceborne, as well as Rise & Sunbreak.

[@switch-axe]

Best channel and when is your next vid

[@Masterofhammers]

Iceborne Garuga was probably one of the best glow ups ever. I absolutely love the fight. It's chaotic. It's stressful. And finally it is fun.

[@yiangaruga4928]

Agreed

[@personguy2262]

Iceborne Garuga easily made it in my top 10 monsters

[@randomnpc445]

@@yiangaruga4928 Something tells me there might be a bit of bias going on here... not sure what's tipping me off though.

[@ShukakuTheCrazy1]

And the Garuga Grieves are one of the best leg pieces one can get. Excluding fatalis

[@dragonslayer3552]

And the scarred yian garuga is insane fight that I always love especially that jump fire rain attack

[@CrownofMischief]

Yian Garuga is the answer to a question no one asked: What if Honey Badgers were birds?

[@BobThePenguin.]

That is *_terrifyingly_* accurate

[@femthingevelyn]

correction: what if honey batcgers were giant flying lizards that looked a little bit like birds

[@TheGraveKnight]

The idea of Deadeyes being Garugas with Napoleon Complexes is both really funny and really ridiculous and I love it

[@BobThePenguin.]

There is nothing they can do.

[@cloudwyrms9752]

Reason why it’s my favorite deviant. Sheer personality (I also like it not being every monster has to be bigger to be badder, and have some exceptions)

[@TheGraveKnight]

@@cloudwyrms9752 Plus as real life animals (including humans) has proven, being smaller can sometimes make something way more volatile

[@cloudwyrms9752]

@@TheGraveKnight can confirm from personal experience (it’s me I vibe with Deadeye Garuga on a personal level lmao)

[@BobThePenguin.]

Oceaniz lore hunters: "this monster is/was incredibly strong and literally impossible to defeat without help from outside forces. It moved so fast we couldnt keep track of it, one attack turned a hunter into mush. I watched it burn, freeze, electrocute, and dragonify a man in the most gruesome death ive ever seen." Player characters: "I just killed god while naked using a pair of dango sticks." Oceaniz lore hunters: "what in the f-" Player characters: "in five minutes."

[@femthingevelyn]

the reason we have 50 minute limit on hunts is because 50 minutes is one day in game, so a hunt that took 5 minutes still took the better part of 2 hours plus there's the whole fact of the monsters really are That Dangerous, even with the armor, so healing is more like your character saying "oh shit that was close I'm gonna take a shot to calm my nerves after that one

[@jenniferphipps2012]

Meanwhile loremasters: And just like the French, the Plesioth has a taste for frog.

[@deviljho4260]

@@femthingevelynalso let’s not forget all the times you die to these monster before they start to become easy. Can’t ignore the deaths xD

[@calebtesfaye3925]

Got to say, that "Black Wolf" incident legit sounds like a horror story. Those young hunters were sent on what was suppose to be go on a a relatively easy/medium challenge hunt and gain valuable hunting experience, but instead they died a brutal and horrid death due to mistaking a Garuga for a Kut-ku.

[@JanusHoW]

Kind of ironic that the most common threat to human settlements is not the terrifying King of the Sky that is Rathalos, the embodiment of absolute power that is Tigrex or even elder dragons, but the "lowly" Yian Kut-Ku. I also didn't know about their shrieks being so loud - it never seems to bother Hunters, as it doesn't make them flinch or produce the air-disrupting effect that louder roars do. I suspect those cries keep ordinary folk up at night during the Kut-Ku breeding season, though. Also, it's an interesting note that Kut-Ku Scales are the only carve-able monster part you can also get from gathering spots - in the Forest & Hills/Verdant Hills, that is.

[@gingermcgingin4106]

Hunters in MH are literally superhuman, they're basically fantasy SPARTAN II's. I'm not joking, they're canonically descendants of bio-engineered super solders from that ancient empire

[@Taiakami777]

​@@gingermcgingin4106This is POTENTIALLY not true, the key word being "potentially" because that information is from concept information that has yet to be proven either canon or noncanon. Might want to keep that in mind going forward

[@Artwolf007]

Yian Garuga are the embodiment of "I don't want peace,I want problems"

[@derigel9783]

Kut Ku taught me how to actualy hunt way back when I first played Freedom Unite. It was brutal but nessessary. And even later in high rank, when you have way better gear, he can still beat you up for good, teaching that every monster must be handled carefully and with respect.

[@jacktheomnithere2127]

a lesson i also learned in 4U and GU thanks to him. "Kut Ku Sensei" is a title he rightfully earned.

[@thetruefirelord2248]

A pink rathian met a blue kut ku, no one will ever convince me otherwise

[@whiteninji352]

I love these two. Kut-Ku is so quirky and adorable and Garuga one has a really cool theme, and I also like how it’s one of very few bird wyverns that”s a significant threat (and challenge). Loved this one

[@Hilversumborn]

I hope to see more powerful bird wyvern in the future. Like something based of a Griffon or Roc (Mythology)

[@CozilyComfy]

I love this ecology series so much. The main reason I like monster hunter so much are the monsters themselves so having a video where all of their data is not only avalible but presented in such a great way is so incredible.

[@typhoonzach2102]

I love the idea of a weak beginner enemy “coming back” later in the game as an absolute terror and I think yian garuga and kut ku are perfect examples of that

[@kujojotarostandoceanman2641]

I love the details about 2nd named monster, they are just so incredibly cool with their strong personality and extreme power

[@gratuitouslurking8610]

Yian Kut-Ku's been off the bench since GenX. I hope they find a place to bring it back in the next gen of games. He's got a whole new generation of hunters to charm after all.

[@jacktheomnithere2127]

i'd say MH6 is a good place to put him in - as well as Yian Garuga.

[@shoobzy3431]

I hope it plays the same role in mh wilds that great jagras did

[@RobsDHyrule]

Time to see and learn about the chicken monsters ecology!

[@Castle_Games]

I thought garugas were hybrids of rathian and yian kut-ku.

[@KinshipCadet]

Nope. As far as I've seen, that's just an inside joke which too many people took at face value.

[@1998topornik]

Yian Garuga makes Earth's hippos look like peacefull creatures.

[@yiangaruga4928]

Thank you so much! Finally some Garuga representation

[@darthplagueis13]

I've always been a fan of Garuga, among other things because it feels like you're up against an actually intelligent fighter. For instance,most large monsters will use their roars merely as a threat display or emotional outlet, but Yian Garuga seem to know that their shrieks are capable of temporarily stunning hunters and put that knowledge to use. They scream in order to set up their opponent for a toxic tailflip.

[@avocado1714]

Can’t wait for you to talk about plesioth and how his hipchecks can bend space and time

[@krangeld6404]

Yian Kut-ku, my beloved

[@heek8964]

Man the preview had me thinking it was gonna be Gobuls and neeblsnarf

[@raditz2737]

I see Garuga is the Honey Badger of Monster Hunter, something generally smaller then the rest of its competition but due to its sheer levels of aggression and ferocity, but personally I think in an open environment a Rathalos would be able to take downna Garuga, buuuuut change it to a more forested area where Rathalos doesnt have as much room to menuver and I say Garuga wins that

[@bohlam6c]

i like to think that a Kutku saw Fatalis and though "dang, i wanna be like that guy" then proceeds to become the first Garuga

[@justsomejerseydevilwithint4606]

A Yian Garuga is as if the spirit and attributes of a Mighty Rathalos was imbued upon a Yian kut-ku. Prolonged flight, venemous tail, Advanced Fire breath, Tough shell, all upon the base of a clever, clever bird wyvern, with an intense love for violence. However, despite its ferocity, I propose it be used similarly to the Kut Ku; as a training challenge. For experienced hunters looking to better themselves to reach greater hieghts, when Raths are too predictable and you need a challenge to grow, I suggest seeking out a Yian Garuga quest. While similar superficially to a Rathalos, the fight will teach you many things and keep you challenged throughout, forcing you to grow into a higher state of mind; anticipating moves, Learning on the fly, Focusing every single move you make to a perfect dance of scale and blade untill you have the openings you need to achieve victory. It will allow valuable growth for experienced hunters looking to become true experts.

[@takem4454]

Amazing work as always!! You are clearly so passionate about mon hun and its ecology, and I'm so appreciative of your work

[@alferrbidelspatch158]

Ok now that explains why Garuga has the same movesets as the Rathian. Such as the three fireball attacks and tail attacks. It's because of mimicry, and not kutku had a riz with a rathian 😅

[@T0XIC3LL]

Actually I'm pretty sure he didn't bring it up because it's not canonicalally confirmed

[@jimhang3191]

When Scarred Yian Garuga rapid fires it's fireballs and your character is running between them is still one of the best moments making you feel badass and makes Yian Garuga pretty cool with that attack to fight. Stressful yet fun and badass.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

YES! Your videos always make my mornings man! Time to learn more about monsters! You rock!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@thechaoticowl9052]

I love this series so much

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[@WakandIan4life]

It never fails to make me smile when I see a new upload from Oceaniz!

[@sameldarwich2490]

Damn didnt now that garugas were that deadly

[@deepseastonecore3017]

Thanks 4 all the hard work.

[@finalstarman7361]

Idk why but hearing bombadgy describe as an exploding badger really made me chuckle

[@KingDre24x]

I thought Yan Garuga were the product of Yan Kutku and Rathian mating

[@darkerm76]

I am glad you are using black Background. White background with black text in night is like sun in your eyes.

[@Greater_L7576]

Incredibile work like always

[@siragon756]

Another Friday, another chill time for a new episode of MHE

[@hiunaut2833]

You made me want to reinstall World again with all these ecologies, I love that game.

[@danielegalizzi8562]

Yes, I remember facing the Kut-Ku in Freedom Unite and seeing it as somewhat of a wall at first. After all it was the first time I played MH and the Kut-Ku was the first monster that took a while to defeat...

[@E121C1C]

is that thing provoking the pickle ?

[@eli2210]

Fun fact, in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, there was a Variant to be all metal or silver looking for a Metroid collaboration with Nintendo. MH is known for these types of collabs. You would hunt it so you could get the Samus Aran armor in her suit or in her jumpsuit. It was a reference to Ridley in his metal form. Fact check me in case I missed anything! I definitely remember this fight and it was so much fun. I think they even made custom metallic sounds when fighting it but that could be my false memory of it appearing that amazing at the time

[@yormhammerson530]

I personally think the yian garuga originated from the new worlds guiding lands. I think this because if they are brood parasites than it would make sense for migrating to old world and developing that trait

[@28Pluto]

Another great video! Constructive feedback: @ 10:20 This map makes no sense. Is the black water or land? It's a fictional land that doesn't have any direct reference to any in-game visuals we'd be familiar with, so it looks like chaos to most people. Just use blue and green. Everyone instantly knows what that means.

[@whateveryouwanttocallme5307]

Worth the wait 👍

[@christopherbronson3275]

Ahhh another day starting out with an ecology video. Today will be a good day

[@ihavelowcom-prehension_skills]

One thing I noticed is that the Garuga's wings are similar to a bat's wing

[@Daeshhh]

Deadeyes act like any short person when you call them short

[@Anonymous-ul4xt]

Every time I see this Monster I can hear it’s theme

[@woah8921]

yian garuga was always a good fight, yall are just impatient

[@jacktheomnithere2127]

Yian Garuga, one of my favourite monsters... Iceborne gave it the overhaul it needed, 4 Ultimate gave me the best version of its armour (a coloured cloak and great skills) and GU put it in the habitat it first appeared in (Verdant Hills). as a monster - and likeseveral others, it has everything i'd want if *i* were a monster: fire breath, great protection, the right habitat and a good placement in the food chain. as a hunter, its armour - 4U's, specifically - has nearly everything i could want in an armour set: a good design - the cloak is an absolute bonus, great Fire Res (most monsters i hunt are fire-breathers), good skills and enough slots to jam the ones the set is missing. perhaps MH6 will feature Yian Garuga as a Master rank monster? perhaps give us the 4U armour set? (still don't like what Iceborne did with it) will it appear in the Verdant Hills - which i hope they return along with the Marshlands? i hope all 3 come to pass.

[@wdma87]

New subscriber here, glad I found your channel quality content thanks and keep it up please

[@Hilversumborn]

I love Yian Garuga because of it's badger like attitude.

[@akilouissifou9957]

thanks

[@TheRiz1205]

My first wall back in Monster Hunter in the PS2, this demon made me kill so many Velocidrome...

[@mytylest8283]

16:41 oh, so they're just little hater birds

[@bingo784]

16:40 *EXTREME VIOLENCE!*

[@turtlemanturtle5664]

This made really appreciate garuga in particular, i always thought he was just really annoying, but now i can definitely appreciate him way more

[@user-jl8td7tb9y]

I remeber playing 4U and trying to more or less speedrun the game and I dis not learn the weapons I was trying nor the moveset of Great Jaggi which was my first wall. Took me 3 or 4 tries. Seltas and Kecha Wacha where a bit easier but Kut Ku was a nightmare for me it took at least 5 tries.

[@anton6495]

I still think that garuga is just an old kut-ku and you won't change my mind

[@BoneReaperLagiallosaurus]

LETS FREAKING GO!!!!!!!

[@user-bi8wv5rb4s]

From what i see is: Yian Kut-ku:Normal turkey Yian Garuga:Crazy turkey Deadeye Yian Garuga:Psychotic Turkey

[@crazzycreeper8789]

Hey, you should do this about my frontier.

[@sarahchaara]

Plss make a video With xeeno’jiva and safi’jiva or on one Alone elder dragon

[@edgardmacedo8264]

would it be too much to ask for an documentary about the zinogers?

[@someguynamedowen9944]

I think these documentaries are going through each generation’s monsters

[@edgardmacedo8264]

ahhh i think you're right, i'll just wait then, and enjoy those sweet videos@@someguynamedowen9944

[@mcjagergaming]

It's in the lore

[@Dorda098]

Love the way you pronounced OAK WOOD TREE

[@FenrrixV1]

1- geat hob, bird are no bird-brains, but keen beeks :D and finally a FISH FOR FISH LOVER :D

[@TicoB88]

Isn’t the Garuga ax mix between rathalos n kut ku

[@Oceaniz]

nope, thats an old fan theory

[@joejones6353]

Even though he's not an ear bird, I've always lumped the Gypceros in with these two. He's such a quirky dude.

[@BobThePenguin.]

The gypceros do get a little quirky at night

[@iselreads2908]

*deep voice bird wyvern* kaw kaw, mothafugga!!!

[@AngelPerez-tu1nk]

You know? I can't help but feel sorry annd root for this weak chickens. Like they are annoying to fight but they are bullied by literally everything else. They got the short end of the stick nature wise.

[@redman457]

deviljo next plz

[@ritamexploresindia7052]

What's the difference between scarred and one eyed yian garuga

[@darthplagueis13]

There's not really a practical difference, it's just different names for the same thing. I think Capcom may have updated the translation.

[@muramasa870]

From which 9:15 monster hunter game this was captured?🙏🙏🙏

[@Oceaniz]

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate!

[@muramasa870]

​@@Oceanizthank you brother❤

[@kamenriderkfp6684]

There is but one assured way to defeat these terrible Ear Birds. To strike them with the most terrible Ear Worms. Someone fetch Jack Black, for his song Peaches is all that can save us now

[@mblade01]

I'm a simple man, I see Kut-ku I click on the video.

[@m1sty033]

when crabe

[@Nikolai08478]

Kut Ku funny Garuga evil funny

[@blankblank6214]

Not even going to cover the kut kus light tool usage in throwing konchu as weapons

[@blankblank6214]

Kut ku defining roar? It doesnt even earplugs