Yakuza Standard Battle Themes Ranked

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Yakuza has alot of amazing standard battle music. This is out conjoined ranking of all of it. Thanks for watching!

[@FullyB8ked]

So it’s been a few months since this video, and my opinions on this video have changed. I definitely should have included the PS2 versions of Yakuza 1 and 2’s music. If this list were made today, these 3 would be much higher; Yokohama Crackhouse What a FUNKTASTIC Hit Funk Goes On (PS2) Meanwhile, these 3 would be lower; Isolated Fight One Eyed Slugger Bruise And I wouldn’t change the placement of Ryu-Kyu humming. I’ve gotten a lot of comments about that, and my opinion hasn’t changed; it’s still among the weakest Yakuza battle themes.

[@noima13]

I know music taste is subjective but damn 💀

[@ksorah4405]

Yeah like wtf lol

[@messmermusicals1367]

I gasped hearing Ryukyu humming is last

[@Fishikiyamaa]

This video is like Trying not to click off the video challenge

[@peepeeslayer7783]

Order sol pfp nice

[@Goldieleaf]

Ryu Ku humming got done dirty 😔

[@dogman3075]

Yeah, unfortunately, even in a video full of bangers, one of them must be in last.

[@RoyDJ1069]

I havent played Y3 yet, Still on YK2 but listening to that piece makes me instantly fall in love with that battle theme.

[@therealmochyeh6099]

@@dogman3075 I totally get why it’s on the bottom which includes the lack of climatic instrumentation, but dudes did it dirty with the reasoning. The song is far from boring. From the guitar riff accompanied by the indescribably vocals, then you have the second half of the song with the funky percussion. This song is perfect for pummeling people to the ground to the beat. (I will admit I never played Yk3, I wish I had time 😢)

[@ineedzemedic5810]

FO REAL

[@ineedzemedic5810]

@@therealmochyeh6099 Never trust mfs that says Ryu ku humming is boring

[@casaclub988]

the reason why Majima's themes are better than Kiryu's themes in 0 is because Majima's styles are all about show, tons of stylish moves and creative ways to finish the enemies, so their themes are like that, stylish and quick, while Kiryu's styles are simple and straight, moves that does their work, no need to do sick flips or breakdance, just punches, kicks, grabs, etc, thats why his themes are like that, straight and simple to represent their styles. At least thats my point of view

[@PotatoVoid255]

I agree at that

[@darksoulsismycity]

tbh massive fire and hailstorm should swap places (in games not in the rank), the sluggish hailstorm fits the sluggish traumatized yakuza 4 saejima who just wants to see his sister again, while the intense massive fire fits the herculean yakuza 5 saejima who just wants to kill bears in peace

[@savasavasavage3953]

dunno man, hailstorm sounds alot more chill than massive fire, which fits more relaxed saejima character in 5

[@Swig_Chmeese]

Same with Force addiction and Parry because force because you seem to do more parrying with brawler and a lot more weak punches with rush

[@darksoulsismycity]

@@Swig_Chmeese Yeah but that's just a title thing, the songs still fit their respective fighting styles

[@Swig_Chmeese]

@@darksoulsismycity oh yeah definitely it’s just the titles we’re weird for me that is

[@Mr.Ford3350]

When I think of Dragon of Dojima style, I always think of Receive You: Tech Trance. It's gotta be my favorite song in all of Yakuza. Slaps harder than a heat action.

[@sheevpalps3846]

Me too my friend, Tech Trance has always been my favorite theme in any Yakuza game. I don't think I've met anyone else with that opinion though. It is so hype, and I think it captures the best of this franchise.

[@APHEXACE]

It's just the theme of "The Dragon" it's like you are tasting the song and the style, it's perfect

[@Pennybags37]

Yokohama Crackhouse this low is basically heresy in my eyes.

[@DjiuhTi]

Hot take: Speed star is both a better theme for Akiyama and a better theme for fighting

[@ot4kc]

so true its so much more "akiyama"

[@zoltydelphox9192]

Speed Star fits a more wild Akiyama, since in 4 he is just a man who wants "civilian on civilian" street fights under his guise of owning Sky Finance. In the office, he is charismatic, levelheaded and cool. But on the streets, he doesn't hold back in fighting. The song reflects that, being fast-paced but also having a calm moment in it. Essentially "slowing down". Assuming players go for 5 immediately after 4, they already know the story and major personality of Akiyama, he has improved as a person and accepted that not everything in his past will come back. He moves forward with the future, even establishing another office in Sotenbori. Affected Fight is as it implies, a man (Affected) by change in his life. His arc in 4, that is. It's very relaxed compared to Speed Star, but that's because he's still warming up to the idea that not every fight has to be fought at full power.. But when he does, so does the song. But honestly, it's up to preference. I prefer Speed Star, but I can't deny the climax of Affected Fight that really brings out his character in full force.

[@bhetless6804]

W

[@serpentsuperior4074]

Hard agree

[@zanderhart5243]

Don’t get me wrong affected right is amazing and better than speed star but yeah when it comes to playing as akiyama speed star just feels better

[@TheKazuma410P]

Hailstorm's entire structure feels built around the chorus. I can see why people prefer Massive Fire because of that old-school feel, but forgetting that badass rise is blind bias.

[@ju2tunknown]

Hailstorm's good, but it's too slow for you to actually ever get to the good part (same with Affected Fight)

[@guffingtonreal]

I really liked Ryu-kyu Humming since it sounds tropical yet maintains the aggressive sound of a battle theme.

[@DevoutMeteor582]

It is what the name is, ryu-kyu humming, humming aint got no climax! just pure chill and the only intense vibe provoked by its rythm

[@klaus.sfc01official30]

It kinda reminds me of a football game in mallorca for some reason which is why i love it. I mean i am not a football fan but still.

[@thepanzerofthelake732]

Town Bully is basically: Man, fuck them kids!: The Theme

[@Smokin-that-beef-pack]

Exactly 🦅

[@akiyomer]

big respect for the affected fight's composer

[@FullyB8ked]

Thanks, Akiyama

[@akiyomer]

@@FullyB8ked 🙏

[@Smokin-that-beef-pack]

Thanks for having me on this was a lot fun

[@IBigDickI]

🔽⬇️👇🔻👎🙃

[@afterbox.]

2:34 Smokey you did that perfectly

[@wannabeyakuza]

Love the respect for infinite handcuffs we need Tanimura back fr

[@djernogoldenvideo]

One of my favorite battle themes in the series that I discovered recently is "Blood Maker" form RGG Kenzan. I would also consider Kenzan to have one of the best soundtracks in the series and it's a fun game too.

[@trickmaster5632]

Kenzan is super disrespected

[@Charlton369]

Should've include the ps2 yakuza 1 and 2 battle themes.

[@Hajber]

Yakuza 2 sampled 36 Chambers, ofc it should be here

[@Molb345]

a guy just trow a damn table at kiryu and he just dont care 23:04

[@FullyB8ked]

He’s too pissed off in Y6 to care.

[@scr8846]

What about Kurohyou? No "Your knife feels good" or "Die Anyway"? No "Kamuro Encounter" or "Epic 80"?

[@sheko_9176]

This is the main franchise if you include all the other games like judgement and kurohyou they would probably dominate the list especially your knife feels good.

[@UnfortunateRobo]

Aw hell nah Ryu-Kyu Humming on the bottom

[@christasioulas245]

To me Force Addiction is more like an unrefined Isolated Fight than Recieve You.

[@colored_printers664]

ngl your commentary is much better than smokey's. Smokey is so vague in his wording and like he doesn't even try to make an argument. Doesn't even reference specific parts all that well

[@Smokin-that-beef-pack]

kinda spitting

[@solidusgadget]

Force Addiction. If you know, you know.

[@khone6662]

No (Crush & Strike)?

[@livenishikireaction]

this video is a definite 10 out of 10 years in the joint

[@squidynk]

Akiyama and majima's themes go so hard it's not even fair to the rest of the cast

[@PlumEXE]

I heard funk goes on 5 min in and just got taken aback it's top3 for me EDIT: NEXT IS YOKOHAMA CRACKHOUSE? also in my top 3 damn diff taste

[@itsmikeyplayz27]

You guys forgot the mad dog,majima's theme in the majima saga,its really good

[@jensen9171]

Let's all admit We knew #1 from the start

[@Chaos_Vergil]

I thought you were gonna say that Masssive Fire is called that because that's what the song is; 🔥

[@IBigDickI]

And I thought I had bad opinions, but you sir, just proved to me I have genuine taste.

[@Convoy143]

Alright but WHERE would Bring It On be if you made this video after Gaiden's release?

[@vengeancegaming4810]

If your not counting the Judgment games, I'd say that my top 3 would be: Outlaws Lullaby, Town Bully, and Speed Star for sure. But out of all RGG's games it would have to be Ferocious Red from Lost Judgment.

[@deadzone4033]

The Vocals in The Myth is what made it my all time favorite Kiryu theme. Also... Unpopular opinion I prefer Speedstar over Affected Fight.

[@RobClober]

real

[@pufferfishman4203]

My goofy ass actually likes hailstorm, and I personally enjoy it way more than parry addiction ngl

[@StaraviaXIII]

Naaaaah i know you didnt put Ryukyu humming in last😭 Edit: okay kinda redeemed for the town bully placement

[@MikeRitiques]

Wish you included the ps2 music too. Outlaw lullaby is basically the same and one or my favorites but some of the other Battle themes would be near the top for sure. Imo the og music is way better than the kiwami's with a few exceptions

[@noiceguy8478]

I agree, funk goes on in the ps2 version of yakuza 1 goes hard.

[@FunkyWasHere]

ryu-kyu humming is one of my favs whatt

[@lionelleblanc]

Affected Fight at first and Ryu-Kyu Humming at last is criminal I think I would actually put Affected Fight as the worst in my list

[@RandomCollection04]

Where in the list do you think Gaiden's "Obediance" and "Bring It On" would fit?

[@CraneStyleJonah]

Great list bro! I just wanna say thank you for inspiring me to make a video similar to this one. Keep up the great work dawg. :)

[@t0q14s9]

im only in kiwami 2 at the moment but i have a hard time imagining i will end up loving a theme more than receive you tech arrangement or one-eyed dancer. needless to say im looking forward to hearing all these themes in game.

[@miggle8547]

Possibly one of THEE LISTS OF ALL TIME!!!

[@diegordi1394]

19:46 It was Tehsnakerer in his Yakuza 4 review around 1:35:41

[@Smokin-that-beef-pack]

Ok thank you I swear I somebody said it I just couldn't remember who

[@dimma7892]

i dont accept this hailstorm slander…. i l love how dark and menacing it sounds and i think it fits saejima well i also love those cop sirens playing through it!

[@Abstract_Username]

I love how Force addiction and Crash addiction kinda feel like two sides of the same coin.

[@finalfursonavii8635]

I won't lie I'm surprised that "t u s k" wasn't here cause that song just fills me with this chaotic and grim determination that screams "YEAH I WILL GO AGAINST EVERY SINGLE RULE, EVEN IF IT IS GONNA CAUSE ME HARM, AND YEAH, I WILL HAVE FUN KICKING OBJECTS INTO YOU WHILE I DO IT"

[@garotoflash9275]

That's a long battle theme

[@finalfursonavii8635]

@@garotoflash9275 ah oh yeah... My bad

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

Tusk is my favourite. I play it in the gym a lot too

[@miketheguy3]

the funny thing about yakuza battle music is that i'm even vibing to the lower ranking songs

[@IndianaJonesTDH]

Hands down recieve you tech trance is my personal favorite and what I think as thy Yakuza fighting song I would say theme because well its based off yakuza theme recieve you Which the song itself recieve you does slap Gets you going, fired up ready to hand out ass whooping It has its peaks and the lows fits perfectly the guitar is perfect I craved it the vocals rolling eyes fall ruling dies out Hmm Wündenbar

[@tim14022000]

I wonder what your opinion would be to the demo version of bruiser since it's slightly different from the final version

[@RudyG.Numpad]

Ryu-Kyu Humming sounds like a song that playes durring a montage on a TV show. Every time I listen to it I expect it to quiet down for 20 seconds so that the chef can explain why crushing bell peppers with your hands is better than cutting them or something before the montage resumes

[@heh1914]

i scrum so fuckin loud at the hailstorm ranking 😭😭

[@JunGaGotoku]

okay but blood maker from kenzan is fire

[@rubyruff2713]

Speed star rocks it fits. Akiyama well

[@martinr3648]

11:26 Not going to sugarcoat it

[@Rolo1507]

19:50 I Thesnakerer also said it as well not sure who specifically said it first

[@christasioulas245]

Parry Addiction is a reimagination of Push Me Under Water, that's a reason you probably don't like them equally.

[@Me.61]

i am entirely biased but yokohama crackhouse number 1

[@Tybell702]

Now that Gaidens out, where would you's put Bring it own and Obedience?

[@Max-qb5ui]

Do main boss themes next

[@bigfatwarlord1846]

Thug style to me is Majima fighting dirty and unpredictable to compensate for the lack of an eye also street smarts to find out who’s armed by looking at them

[@geolibrium9847]

I honestly don’t think there’s a bad Yakuza normal battle theme, kinda feels like a reach when trying to justify putting the lower songs in their places, but you don’t really need reasons, music is entirely subjective after all. If I had to rank them all, I’d have no idea where to start.

[@empty2892]

Ryukyu humming last place. Don't waste your time with this

[@I_love_bread_and_Hungry_Jacks]

Of course the only person affected from smoking has the most bopping street fight song. I wouldn't be surprised if in the future Akiyama canonically has asthma.

[@tricksalot2]

Ascension point over Yokohama crackhouse now you trippin trippin.

[@JohnSmith-kn5xx]

The fact your list is literally identical to mine makes me think your impersonating me or its the other way round who knows

[@ValentBond]

If you rank the music then just rank it without talking.

[@MisterSam007]

Ryu kyu humming on 26? Bruise on 13? No crush and strike?

[@Swig_Chmeese]

SmokeyMajima I need it

[@Ribeye_sandwich]

Town Bully had NO REASON TO GO THAT HARD WHEN I GOT INTO YAKUZA 6 AFTER I PLAYED 4, 0, K1, AND K2 MAN

[@tommynelson1616]

Affected Fight at the type of the list? I can drink to that! (Is what I would say if I was 21 and not 19 like I currently am.)

[@mrkevinkillercrafterminecr895]

Bro went ahead and made the best yakuza battle theme last

[@dragonspear570]

If you ever decide to remake this list I beg you to include the side games OST's, Your Knife Feels Good from Kurohyou is a banger above bangers

[@adrianjem7188]

Never let these guys cook again

[@bigpapi7122]

Underrated video

[@oklemonss]

18:55 I'm so immature

[@OuTSeTekjkjkkj]

Wdym breaker isnt at first? 😥

[@FullyB8ked]

If we were ranking how fun the styles themselves were, Breaker would’ve taken first place in a heartbeat

[@redreaver5598]

the Ishin normal battle theme is the best in the series and it's not even on here that's crazy 💀

[@RobClober]

Drumfire clears

[@aloeromance9129]

no judgment music?

[@MusTRelax]

ryu kyu humming, last place? wtf?

[@valentinoromeo4400]

I thought it was going to appear the on of ishin and the one of kenzan

[@SWali-df5gr]

Hot take:speed star is better than infinite handcuffs

[@dustyeg]

Hailstorm actually puts me to sleep

[@patricklarsendk1072]

Hailstorm fire 🔥

[@CRAZYWIZARD]

how would you rank bring it on now?

[@LikeADamnFIDDLE]

Speed Star is better than Affected Fight. Also you both forgot Crush and Strike

[@KiLLeR__SpIDeR]

this is based

[@PeachiPrism]

Dude really put town bully at #2 😭 It's B tier

[@Smokin-that-beef-pack]

Gotta respectfully disagree

[@appalattchannel6827]

Not including the ps2 music is a warcrime 😭💀

[@daruinosui7782]

based take, affected fight is the best

[@Carl_JohnsonGSF]

They really forgot about D 2 A

[@TheToastOnFire]

Who did akiyama pay off cause affected fight is NOT better than the sotenbori theme I refuse

[@JoaoVictor-rg5ix]

What a bullshit list. Great video by the way.

[@FullyB8ked]

Based as fuck take on god.

[@azazel7505]

then gaiden came out:

[@hoeasses]

Obedience is so heat

[@hoeasses]

Absolute fire video but 14:35 is so fucking stupid lmaoo

[@Guardrailkid]

I dont know but, i would rate hailstorm as first lol

[@JinAmonCh]

about 24 - You were always can use the fanmade name of remix of that - Deep Under Water

[@robertmclease]

Affected fight is too slow and would fit better as a boss theme

[@LiamMazeika]

Is Massive Fire #1? No? Wrong.

[@hhhhhh-zz2fw]

Rgg studio when they realize saejima has other themes

[@AmelpsXett]

the hailstorm hate is sinful. Its an amazing theme and fits Saejima well also affected fight kinda mid sorry pretty bland even though i like it. Like listening to a bad singing voice