Why We Love Angry Characters.

[@TheMaskedMan]

Some of the videos have been brought back. KZbin is currently restoring the rest

[@el.pd10]

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[@Lackifall]

Weakest fate enjoyer

[@Ryan-tp9sn]

Thank you so much king 👑 You can't tell how happy I am

[@SamTheGumMan117]

Happy for you and glad to see things going in a positive direction

[@GYMJAX]

You have grown so much keep it up

[@ghoulkinggruul7345]

In contrast to sadness, anger is an emotion that prompts the characters to actions. Angry characters tend to be very active within the narrative and thus possess a great deal of agency over the story. It's a strong base motivation for behavior that feels both natural and cathartic.

[@mmrbest123]

Thank you for this comment.

[@fenrirsilver6441]

You hit it on the head, but I would argue there are two other emotions that are just as motivating/character driven and action focused: Fear and Shame. Some people(which idk if you are “some people” or not) actually mistake shame as a Part of fear, but rather shame deals with the meeting, exceeding, or missing the mark of one’s Image. Whether that is a self created persona or an image grafted into them by the populous doesn’t matter. Think Griffith when Guts left the band of the hawk, something about him leaving made Griffith need validation over his image of “Perfection”. Someone important to him in one way or another left him, and he needed to validate himself in a moment great shame, as people don’t leave something that is “perfect”. While Fear comes from the believe that everything is dangerous, and must be dealt with in specific ways. This could be from the obsessive investigation, this could be from forcing a secure space, or if could be from escaping into the enjoyment. All of which are “action”, but yeah Anger is definitely a real motivating emotion. Edit: I hadn’t even watched the vid yet when I saw this… xD

[@GYMJAX]

Damn well said Sauske and Guts(in some arcs) come to mind.

[@xviinaichi3793]

Anger gets shit done

[@izukumidoriyaisssss3049]

@@fenrirsilver6441 lol, you didn't watch the vid and somehow managed to talk about two of the main points in it.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I absolutely love Asura, the fact that his anger is all justified for what happened, the betrayal and murder of his wife, his daughter crying, all that shit is something a father would absolutely go crazy for.

[@erhiueQWEF]

It hit different when he's giving God the 2 piece with a biscuit and he screams "this is for making my daughter cry!" That hit different. Would love to see Asura come back, but it's more likely he'd be a guest in a Capcom fighting game than him ever getting a solo title again.

[@amvschool7414]

This guy again.

[@BarQ__]

Before it blows up

[@capitanjulietti3436]

And he also punched the shit out of God

[@treyyert9561]

yea

[@shandaniel2999]

"Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to league of legends." -Master Oogway

[@omerfarukugur7070]

And league leads to depression

[@tameoregano5006]

@@omerfarukugur7070 and depression leads to suicide

[@The_Universal_Friend]

@TameOregano 500 No, it leads to more struggling in life.

[@tameoregano5006]

@@The_Universal_Friend it leads to either

[@The_Universal_Friend]

@@tameoregano5006 True, depends on how you want to continue on

[@Ash_Wen-li]

It's cathartic. As males in society we are often told to hide our anger and not express it. To see someone else express their (usually justified) anger in an unrestrained manner is incredibly satisfying

[@Eikorunu]

And most things that make people angry nowadays are first world problems so they're dismissed as unimportant

[@eoghanmaloney9561]

It goes even deeper than that. We’re told to hide our anger unless it’s needed to protect our family’s and what we love so when we see a character having the same reaction we’re told to have during that scenario it’s like we’re finally allowed to get angry ourselves and it’s like we can live that scenario with them

[@Ash_Wen-li]

@@FcMobileAddict11 Anger is an emotion

[@Eikorunu]

@@eoghanmaloney9561 It's weird, cos the likelihood of something like Berserk or something ever occurring in an ordinary person's life(let alone anyone's) is astronomical, which (talking out my ass here, dont quote me) is probably why there are so many drama queens in this world, cos we need an excuse to vent our anger because the reasons for our anger aren't "good enough" either when other people judge you or even when you're judging yourself.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

@@Eikorunu It's largely anger that's demonized because when a man shows anger he's usually deemed to be a physical threat, whether he is one or not

[@butwhy6543]

Yo we’re getting a remake boys

[@MMsmoove]

Seeing a character let loose and go berserk if done well…is one of the best things to watch in any media

[@LaughDonk]

Heh... berserk

[@MW_Asura]

"Wrath is something that anybody can relate to. It's an emotion that's very powerful. It's sometimes seen as negative, but it can be a driving force that helps you overcome any obstacle." -Hiroshi Matsuyama on a quote about Asura's Wrath

[@xviinaichi3793]

I need to play this game asap man

[@nicomikaeel8337]

I love serious characters, but seeing the goofy characters getting serious is my favorite

[@k.nightmare]

I like these too but what excites me more is the opposite Seeing serious, almost beast like characters trying to better themselves and becoming more humane over time is what I love. Musashi, Thorfinn, Guts, Joker in White Knight(kinda stretching it in this case but ya) for example Edit: Oh and Ryouko Tamiya from Parasyte

[@EmeraldaKasim]

Luffy.

[@zandi1603]

Same, pretty much y I love Gin and Luffy. Tho I also love serious characters trying to be more human just as the first reply says

[@michaelkean5969]

it's like Superman (not crappy evil injustice superman) he's normally a heroic boyscout who will always try to do the right thing but when you push him to his limits and you do something incredibly foolish (threatening his friends or family) that is when you get a grim reality check that all this guy has to do is apply just a little more pressure than usual and he could crack the earth in half with no effort.

[@goolgepl2112]

Seeing Gintoki go White Demon after all those episodes of him goofing off is like seeing your class clown elder brother snap

[@xecutioner1199]

I love how “Bury the light” was quietly playing in the background for most of the video XD

[@fenrirsilver6441]

Yo, you are legit getting near the roots of a really good psychological theory about three really motivating emotions. The whole Shame, Fear, and Anger thing… In this theory, Shame is about how one deals with their Image, Fear is how one moves in a “dangerous” world. Anger is how you assert your “ego”, ego not the sense of confidence or arrogance, but the “self”. Each one of these has three archetypical ways you deal with it, and they can connect to each other via “wings” or “fixes”. For example, you could deal with anger through needing to reactively express it, so it doesn’t build up and force you to explode, thus being more likely to just in general be a more “dominant” or assertive person. But, you could also identify very much with what parts of you are “vulnerable”, “weak”, or “imperfect”. This combination essentially creating a person who is assertively negative about everything, but not out of depression but from a sense or need to be genuine and open about one’s flaws.and this is just a combination of Anger and Shame, not to mention adding fear into the mix. Where in addition to that they might still feel the need to have fun and enjoy themselves in a world that is dangerous, while they are weak and vulnerable. Avoiding the negativity of how dangerous those vulnerabilities are, despite recognizing them and being open with them. Thus creating a very upfront, blunt, and negatively open person, that still tries to get the enjoyment in life, disregarding the dangers their actions pose to themselves and/or those around them, purposely trying to ignore those dangers.

[@jinchuriki7022]

Gut's anger is at himself for feeling like a meathead, and at Griffith for screwing over his war family. Even with all that, he just wants peace and be with Casca.

[@steampunk1610]

I saw my boy Asura, so that's an instant like from me.

[@dc6953]

I never played the game, its definitely on my bucket list

[@Finnboy-ml5jv]

*man

[@shawngriffith6901]

Anger is a secondary emotion meaning it is rooted in some other emotion you don't know how to control and process. so instead it becomes an action through anger. Think of any instance in which anger is justified, it will always be in response to emotional pain that in the moment you are unable to handle. It is a useful tool, but if you don't know how to quell that anger and resolve the primary emotion it has come from you begin to damage yourself. As that unresolved trauma grows it expands outward to your loved ones and eclipses who you are. Godo said it best in that anger is the place people go when they can't look sadness in the eye without wavering.

[@realkingofantarctica]

Angry characters don't force you to analyse their character or study their actions, you can just appreciate what, on the surface, seems like a one-dimensional character but in some cases be much, much deeper than that without needing to act like a melodramatic twig. In summary, they are the poor man's three-trick pony, except we never get to see the first-trick.

[@Krispy-t5l]

The fact that there’s the characters that grow and improve past the anger, and there’s types like Doomslayer who just gets more and more mad and never stops going apeshit

[@Strat-o-caster]

seems like editing got a big upgrade, good shit

[@Sirleones]

The Masked Man’s goofiness mixed with professionalism is a one kind recipe. 😂

[@SamTheGumMan117]

I always loved seeing characters being broke down or forced to go to that dark place that brings out their inner anger, rage and fury

[@alfa01spotivo]

Og Kratos was the man. God of War 3 is still the most fun i've ever had playing a game

[@Aswar211]

8:43 "when you see a character mellowed out, matured, more calm, it provides an incredible look back on how far they've come since the beginning of the story" My favorite example on this regard is eren in the marley arc(hobo eren). For a character who's nicknames were "angry german kid" or "suicidal blockhead", seeing his maturity not only in his appearance, but in his demeanor, how calm, understanding and wise he has become. Great stuff man....(only to revert back to a more toxic version of his old self in the next arc)

[@ScrodumHat]

eren’s character = completely gone

[@wolfrex2721]

hobo eren was best eren

[@cruzsivl11]

The vengeful characters were the ones to help me understand my anger issues better and to me they give a warning to watch yourself anger isn’t a bad thing its an emotion it’s what you do with it is the thing that matter the characters that Masked showed in this video are some great examples and are some of my favorite characters of all time for that reason.

[@omnid.slayer7244]

We all love seeing our favorite characters going berserk..or in other words getting angry.. Anger is something that can temporarily help someone reach their desires e.g :(defeat an overpowered enemy) But anger has an unfathomable amount of flaws and negatives that makes it really "weak" and "Vulnerable".. Then again just the sight of a character going berserk really fills the eyes of the viewers pushing them even further into the story which is a really good thing

[@kingcrimson5005]

damn...guts went kinda crazy....dare i say.....Berserk™

[@xanderlaskey2753]

@@kingcrimson5005 Guts is the definition of berserk

[@babadook1283]

In the late Miura's words "Hate is where a man goes when he can't stand sadness." Seeing as how hate and rage are so intertwined as feelings I think it's fair to use that quote here.

[@colebailey2578]

I honestly would like to see a character who got angry because they have either heard or seen the result of something traumatic, so they get mad. Having a character that is able to sympathize with the hurt, and is able to accurately imagine their pain, then in a way they just did the next best thing to experiencing it themselves. Try to picture what kind of pain a person went through by imagining yourself in that situation, in high detail. The smell, the senses, the sights. Hell, we can make our mouths water just by thinking about food, despite there not being any. If someone was able to do that, and still stay relatively calm, they have excellent self-control.

[@purush4086]

My favourite moments in any manga/anime is when the main characters get completely broken down. Those faces of complete despair, pain, helplessness and agony fills the moments which words won't ever be able to do.

[@darthmisogyny3828]

Doomslayer isn't angry because of fear He's angry because the demons killed his rabbit 🥴

[@justaguyonyoutube4592]

That or his family, his friends and that of humanity.

[@quiet_white_kid9919]

@@justaguyonyoutube4592 it’s both

[@JakeMatthews-OnLo]

Damn that was great, the self reflection, the editing, and the the overall message. Also good luck with Fate Series it’s not all that hard to get into as other KZbinrs think it is. Also it’s a easy to understand once you know the basics and it has some nice highs and some cringy, boring, up its own ass lows. Buts it’s great series overall that I’m glad I’m a part of.

[@jopred3994]

Remaking one of the most goated videos in this channel I see also masked man is DMC fan confirmed?

[@jamesscimeca]

This is actually crazy deep. I’m going through a hard break up right now, and hearing you’re perspective on anger is helping me. It’s hard to express your emotions as a male in modern day, but being able to understand why your favorite characters act a certain way helps you understand yourself. Thank you 🙏

[@Leetnoob7]

This channel is criminally underrated.

[@jinx8995]

this video is a certified hood classic.

[@user_Z-]

People always ask me "Why do you like the mean/angry characters the most in anime?" I'm just going to send them this video

[@shandaniel2999]

Remastering a classic, this is going to be a fun video.

[@xviinaichi3793]

I love anger character the same reason I love the cocky/arrogant/unhealthy confident characters. They express something with true freedom that I can't. It's satisfying and I always root for those type of characters.

[@antoniosipalo1671]

This is why love characters like Kratos and Guts, despite all the awful things they done and caused more chaos along the way, they still managed to find a way to mellow out and become a better person, along with gaining alies that they can trust with and get along with them. T. L. D. R. Angry characters can grow and show other emotions outside of well anger.

[@Acusumano25]

honestly, god of war 2018 was such a well done game. when a character that ran through olympus killing every god he came into contact with chooses NOT to fight someone at his cabin in the woods even after that dude slapped him up a bit, you know some shit has changed inside the man. "you do not want this fight" "leave. my. home." Kratos reluctantly picking up the blades of chaos one more time gave me LITERAL FUCKING GOOSEBUMPS.... like, the OG audience knows the pain that hes gone through because of the blades (ares, technically) - but that his unbridled rage is the only way to protect his new life in the norse realms... you see the inner conflict rise to the surface and you can feel the violence coming on the horizon. this is made apparent with the weather/environmental change as you head back to the cabin, as well as Athena's ghostly return. "you will always be a monster" "i know...."

[@erhiueQWEF]

Probably the most Chad moment Kratos ever had "I'm telling you rn bro, you don't want *these* hands, I'm telling you bro I'm the wrong one..." Then The Stranger hits him one more time and Kratos is like "you just found the right one."

[@el.pd10]

Masked man: Reupload arc

[@DietDrFrost]

I watched the last "Beauty of the Angry Character" video, the other day. My first video of yours actually. It was great and I binged a bunch of your other videos after that. You told me to watch this one too, and it did not disappoint. Thanks for the advice, keep up the great work!

[@spoookyghost206]

This gave nostalgia from when I first watched your content. Absolutely great video, far better then the original. P.S. And I hope your having enjoyable an pleasant journey through the nasu..... i mean fate verse.

[@LeoRedgrave]

8:46 quietly being *motivated* in the background

[@azeem1597]

yo props to whoever edited this video. seems like a lot of effort went into it and the jokes are hilarious.

[@night_snake6560]

Anger just feels powerful, which is probably why I and a lot of people gravitated to eminem because of the rage and it just feels so empowering to the listener

[@zerodark3505]

I like how you pointed out that Guts, Kratos, and Zuko have learned to temper themselves while Doom Slayer is even more unequivocally pissed

[@minuteman8407]

I really enjoy watching your videos and as someone that wants to write mangas (maybe not the drawing part cause I can not draw to save my life)or a novel seeing your videos like this one help me to create different types of characters in with different and unique personalities. I'm only 16 so I have a lot more to learn about writing a story but watching your videos helps me broaden my knowledge on how to. Thank you for making such great content and hope you can keep making more so that you help others like me 🙏🙏💛💛

[@NASTAR01]

People like to harp on about Dragon Ball's many forms and power ups, but the catalyst for them - more often than not - is rage, sorrow, fear, desperation, and so forth. It's the manifestation of a characters extreme emotions; and I think - as silly as people can sometimes think they are - that's what makes those explosions of power and revitalised resolve pretty damn hype. It usually happens after a great deal of adversity, too, which adds to the catharsis of the moment. I also think it's why the screaming that the community also likes to take jabs at isn't bad. It's an outpouring of this emotion. It's also about digging deep in order to tap into their incredible power. I imagine transforming requires a great deal of effort to access - like lifting heavier and heavier weights - and to get there they push through the strain on their bodies to achieve it until it becomes second nature (like with how easy it is now, regarding Super Saiyan). When people are a bit vocal (yells and grunts) in the gym you may find it amusing, but you also understand and respect how much they're pushing themselves mentally and physically. I'd say one of the core components of Dragon Ball's power system/battles is raw (unbridled) emotion and catharsis.

[@goldenace8847]

Bro this is unironically one of the best edited videos I’ve seen this year, good work

[@21eienni]

I always loved intensity in stories, and anger/rage is the easiest and somewhat best way to feel that intensity.

[@RomaSux]

Dope vid, super glad your vids back as well, big cheers 🥂

[@jatin7370]

I love Kirei. I recently finished reading Fate’s original source material; the terrifying 75+ hour visual novel, and oh did I enjoy it. They expanded on Kirei so much and it blew me away. On the side note, your edits have gotten much more creative and chaotic; I like it.

[@UrbanToast]

Loving the new vids. Quality is through the roof

[@zaragachizanparo4948]

7:29 I've been waiting a long time for someone to put the Guts grin in the me and the boys meme. Great job, lad. Great job.

[@justtheguywiththewavecheck6244]

Asura's goated ngl

[@m4shsmash8]

This video is so damn good I haven't seen your videos in a while but damn you really improved a lot since the last time I saw you Keep up the good work man:)

[@notkujo2301]

the editing and memes used in this video are great

[@Aerie1405]

The thing I really love about guts's anger is how it's his way to escape from facing his sadness and grief after the eclipse, and how after talking with godo he makes the decision to try perserve everything he still has left and fully face his sadness instead of going on his warpath against the apostles.

[@papasahara3273]

Great video as always!

[@TheMaskedMan]

the video just came out...but thank you

[@paint738]

@@TheMaskedMan he didn't even watch this shit yet 😂😂

[@papasahara3273]

@@TheMaskedMan ;)

[@papasahara3273]

@@paint738 instincts

[@squilly.w]

The editing in this video is really good

[@gabrielnagy1164]

Incredible! I haven't watched a lot of "angry" movies/manga/anime or played "angry" game, but your analysis was something that made me like them more. Thank you!

[@eurekmazino1183]

Top notch editing

[@Floridamangaming729]

Zuko was literally me. Well if he was completely delusional. I had alot of people in my life who are like uncle iroh. Who I mistreated very harshly but they never gave up on me. And my mind being so fucked up at the time i cant even fucking remember what i did or said. Which hurts me alot even till this day because i cant rationalize it if i dont even know what happened.

[@violettracey]

Sorry I know this is not entirely related to the video, but ai have been thinking on the purpose of art from an evolutionary perspective and realized imagining stories could be a way of processing our own emotions. People get angry at people. Making up stories let’s us better explore the roots of that anger. Become more self aware of why. Then you can share than info with others who can develop more self awareness reading your story. Stories and art are so valuable because they allow us to learn more about how we think. Even if the people in the stories go through situations we would never be in, it can prepare us for situations in which we develop similar emotions. We can learn acting rashly from anger can lead to terrible long term consequences. We can learn what emotions may have inspired the anger in the first place. That would be so much more difficult to explain in normal language. Sorry for the ramble.

[@psm1768]

When the hell did Masked start being so funny😂 Great video as always!

[@AnimetalViking]

The funny thing about this video is not only is what you are talking about engaging, but, damn is the music selection just S-tier. Mick Gordon is always a blast to listen to.

[@imalemon6626]

1:08 oh no. I know what that exact "GRIFFITH" is from. I applaud you, Masked Man.

[@wing_ston_902]

This man has upped his content! Great job man, keep doing what you love homie! ❤

[@aphylorne3021]

Are you going to make a video on the Beauty of the Rival Character?

[@oleksandrbyelyenko435]

I just love your editing.

[@iacobos11]

Love the angry characters, but seeing them getting chased by their past when they finally calm down is very sad. Pd: read Fire Punch

[@drexli7498]

Holy hell bury the light playing in the background?masked man seems too motivated today

[@KiTho06]

One of my (if not the) favourite Characters is Son Gohan from Dragon Ball Z. Him turning into Super Saiyan 2 was always my favourite Scene in all of Media. I could Probably do a 1 Hour Breakdown on why this Scene is so great and important to me. No matter how many times i see it, the Moment the Music starts playing, and we see the tears in his Eyes as he has just transformed into Super Saiyan 2, it send chills down my Spine.

[@ac2889]

Asuras videos are back let's go

[@k1llerbeam362]

Love that you used the biblically accurate angel at 3:49, that thing occupied my mind for awhile after first witnessing it

[@audiblerangerdms6616]

I love how the Slayer is constantly vibrating with frenzy. It's the little things, man.

[@LPBLANK]

The humour on this vid is on point and soo good

[@quentinreeb3812]

Awesome video, and Masked activates good mode editing

[@quentinreeb3812]

*God

[@AwesomeGodinez]

The book Catcher in the Rye has a classic example of the Angry Character. The movie Taxi Driver also a good and classic example

[@nayemrahman8656]

“you’re making me angry, you won’t like it when I’m angry.” Me: The audience watching would definitely like it.

[@alexstergiou247]

What I love about angry characters is their self destructive behavior and means of achieving their goal.You want to see their objective fulfilled but at the same time wish they find their inner peace before their anger proves to be beyond mental and physical to be healed.

[@alexstergiou247]

@Lionard Kirsch Something happened with the app,don't know what.It's not the 1st time it happens.

[@alexstergiou247]

@Lionard Kirsch But don't worry,I almost fixed the problem,it won't be a bother anymore.

[@Chriso22]

I love the editing in this video

[@leperiv4378]

I used to have angy issues when I was younger I still have it but now I take it out on myself in the gym, it's not the healthiest thing since I can push myself harder and injury myself just like recently with my forearm. But it's better than accumulating and exploding over little things, and seeing characters doing this taking out the anger into an enemy or whatever it gives you satisfaction since you can't do it without going to jail.

[@shonenacademia]

I think Tanjiro is one of the best examples of a truly good righteous anger

[@GuidelineDisobeyer]

Your Editing is too good Mask, perfect video

[@leonardoanacadios995]

"Being held hostage in Brazil" Being a Brazilian, I feel the same hahha

[@mongamelimasiso4702]

I also like to add that Jason Todd is my fav DC character for those reasons you mentioned.

[@IccyTheOne]

An underrated angry character that I absolutely LOVE is Takeshi Sendo from Hajime No Ippo. He's one of the best examples of how to use anger as a tool. Naturally, Sendo is wild and bombastic person. He's a good guy, but his personality can be a bit much for people and this carries over into his boxing style. He often is quick to rush in with no defense and throw his boxing skills to the side preferring to brawl, but when he gets PISSED is when he shines. There are moments in the series where he's being outboxes by an opponent to the brink of losing, but then Sendo will enter a state of "concentrated fury". He quiets down, gathers himself, focuses, uses his actual skills that he's accumulated over the years and KOS his opponents. He's so much fun.

[@torinthunder3039]

1:00 Holy shit the Tool/Baki joke is the best 🤣

[@Grognack]

LOVE this video! Very well done, Masked!

[@ale-xsantos1078]

"Im being made hostage in Brazil" *WHERE?* I wanna help keep you hostage '^'

[@devchoudary7094]

Loving the new style of videos

[@stronies6983]

Kirei is an absolute gigachad. You should make a video on him

[@nedy1382]

Guts going absolutely BERSERK in depths of the Sea... made my day, thx Masked man.

[@juanantoniodiazguerrero9660]

Masterpiece video as always, you never miss Masked....

[@Red_Eyed]

Cuz I was angry at myself, at the world. I wanted hope and it didn't matter where it came from. I found my peace and I hope everyone else having the same problem does too.

[@HimanshuSharma-qc8ht]

I had hoped to see Thorfinn in this video as well. Great video though!!

[@PinkNymphetamine22]

I can see what you mean about how good it feels to watch angry characters, as someone that had struggled with anger issues, to read Berserk and to see Guts to come and go from his own anger after bearing unspeakable trauma, I could see myself in bits of that anger and therefore it felt like I let out that anger vicariously through him as a fictional character. But I guess it also depends on what kind of character they are, I can empathize with Kratos and Asura, but I don't relate to them as strongly since their life experiences are way too different from what is immediately familiar to me. It also comes from characters who aren't necessarily 'cool' or 'strong', they can be weak and even sometimes the antagonists of the story, but their anger captivates me if I can understand where it's coming from. I don't know. I also do get one hell of a catharsis when stories actually dare to portray female characters going apeshit and horrifying and violent with their anger like male characters are more often allowed. Gosh that's beautiful. Anyway, good video.

[@fahimalvi9521]

Great to see this video back again. Let’s hope the other one gets back soon

[@viraatsingh1377]

As if the first one wasnt a banger of a vid , this mad man made a remake

[@el.pd10]

Day #1 of asking Masked Man to read Ashita no joe

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Yes

[@alexstergiou247]

Happy to see another guy appreciate ANJ.

[@magosexploratoradeon6409]

Yeap, I agree. Once you're in the League, you can't get any deeper.