Before I saw the ending, I always thought Waka was gonna be one of those Anti-hero type of characters. Pretty much throughout the game, you're given mixed signals of whether he's an ally or an enemy. He just seemed like someone who wasn't on anyone's side until at the very end we learn he was always on Ammy's side. I just love how the game makes you guess where his allegiance lies. And I fucking love his theme music. I could meditate to this shit.
I must say I completely agree with you; I especially loved the way the game portrayed him as being more or less outgoing, yet at the same time shrouded in mystery (which is to say, that is a difficult task to pull off, yet somehow Okami managed to do so fantastically). However, I never understood why so many bestow hatred upon his character... Perhaps you know the answer to my inquiry?
I have to disagree. I always thought he was serving the greater good the entire time and that's why I strongly objected to issun the entire time. He never willfully betrays the protagonist and offers insight into plot, provides driving force and directions to player actions, and offers a reminder of current status. My thoughts on the matter, not saying you're wrong.
That reminds me of Orpheus, you know the Greek hero whose music mesmerized even animals. I just looked him up to make sure it's the right name, and found out he also made prophecies. Like Waka, he made a mistake out of carelessness (looked back at his wife before she reached the Heavens, which sent her back to the underworld). And he worshiped the sun god (all other Celestials are dead in Okami). I hereby declare Ushiwaka the Japanese version of Orpheus.
Waka is really mysterious and remains so even after the game is completed. Does anyone think that he wasn't really angry at Amaterasu, and that he didn't think she was weak as he stated upon his first meeting with her, but rather thought those things of himself because of what happened with the Ark of Yamato? It seems that he could be avoiding his feelings of guilt over the whole thing and acting rudely to Amaterasu in order to forget.
Sorry for responding on such an old comment, however if I remember the story behind this story (which i believe is a mix of old japanese mythology stories), what you said is exactly correct. He was never angry at ammy, but was actually quite fond of her (seeing how after the end of this they got together and had children, hence okamiden, dont ask how :P)
@@Jenna_Talia I know this comment is 3 months old but I think Amaterasu is not a real wolf. It is also stated in the game, when the spirit of Yatsu, that can see the true form of everyone, says that Amaterasu is “a maiden most fair”.
Love the character, love the music. I do feel a bit sad our main character was a silent protagonist when everybody else, including other spirits and gods and such even the animal ones could talk. I would have loved to hear her own voice as she interacts with those around her. I would loved to know if she was kind or gentle or more fiesty or funny in how she speaks. Would she be wise, or a bit of an airhead? So much layers her character now misses because she is such a blank slate. And thats a pity. Because somebody as powerfull and importand as her, should at least be able to do what EVERYONE ELSE in the game, including some dogs, can do. Speak for herself.
Actually, remember how only Poncles could interpret animals, or gods (I forgot actually...) It occurs to me, we're seeing everything from Ammy's (and Issun's) perspective. Remember after defeating Crimson Helm, Princess Fuse doesn't see/hear Yatsu and asks who you're talking to. I also don't think we've seen any of the humans understanding spirits and Gods. I think Amaterasu is silent because her thoughts and dialogue are supposed to be your own. Well, except when Ammy's body language makes her thoughts amply clear. Panting at Sakuya's body, ogling Rao's... cantaloupes... and yapping after Issun when she boards the Ark. If she had more reactions and comments, they might've been too unrelatable to the players and ruined their immersion.
This is the reason why I like Waka so much. He has a burden that's deep inside him but at the same time, he can be fruity. But that's just his outer appearance. The Celestials were KILLED by the creatures that aboard the Ark of Yamato, and I think that he thinks it was his fault. He has a wall that's a facade, that's what I believed. He really isn't a half baked prophet as people would think. He bears a burden, he feels pain, he even fought Orochi, (I think or is it Yami) on the Celestial Plain.
@netsaver, and not just what to say but when as well. Paying enough attention, one knows that Waka knows so much more than he'll let on and perhaps that is why issun refuses to trust Waka. You are so right about Waka being carefree, but there's a clarity of melody behind the flowing harmonies that betrays just how burdened Waka is by the knowledge of his ancestral home's destruction. He is only one of few humanoid characters aware of Ammy's divinity as well which is a fact he makes clear from the get go.
He fought Yami. And I agree with Waka's layers of personality. They did a really good job of making Kurow like that in Okamiden, too. It's actually really sad. Kurow acts all funny and flirts with the adult women and all, but he's also incredibly lonely and feels like he can never have friends because he's a puppet only born to be a sacrifice. So sad, and he was my favorite :
I really Love this Theme. it's so calm. you can Imagine how you are Lying in the Grass, under a Tree on a warm Summer Day and only hear this song with closed eyes.
if you want to know i know where to find his theme in a continuous loop go to sei-an city when you first come in take the first path to the right there's a small pond with a water pillar area make a water pillar and climb it make a semi hard jump and land on a platform in the sky walk forward in to the main control room get a continuous loop of this song for a reward
Have you even seen the game all the way through? The entire time Waka is carrying the guilt and pain for being the sole survivor of the moon tribe that was responsible for the deaths of many of the celestials and his goal throughout the entire game is to guide Amaterasu and find the Ark of Yamato, to destroy Yami, the evil being that his people created. He's my favorite character of the series.
I like him too :D He's a very misunderstood character, but he's one of those characters that you either love or love to hate, I think. Glad to see someone shares my point of view!
What, his Geta? Far as I know, Its a very, very old rendition of Geta used mostly for festivities and in olden art and mythos of Japan, associated mostly with the Tengu, a divine spirit of Japan (as such, they are called Tengu Geta). It was meant to show one who was above humanity in a spiritual sense, such as in mythical divinity. It was also to show the unearthly nature of the being, as walking with such footwear would require unnatural dexterity. Basically, its to show his divinity.
To expand on that a bit, "Tengu-Geta" are called such because they are traditionally said to be worn by the Tengu, a sort of "trickster of the forest". Waka (based on the mythological figure Ushiwakamaru) was taught the ways of the sword by the Tengu, thus being one of the greatest swordsmen in Nippon. He wears the Tengu-Geta in honor of them, since they taught him his craft. :) Just a bit of a history lesson for ya. Don't mind me, it's my job to know these things after all.
i just got to hear this song again i know where to find an forever version of this song in sei-an city there's a pond to the path on the right make a pillar of water and jump to waka's airship you can hear his theme for hours on end just go inside and time won't pass so youtubers who make song video's and want to find where to get this song right from the game here's how to get and extended version as long as you've unlocked sei-an city ;) your welcome
he's not a half-baked prophet... he's actually aside Amaterasu, but he's very misunderstood by most players. If you play Okami again you will see that he's an ally of Amaterasu
When I first played through Okami, Waka kind of annoyed me, maybe because I thought he was a villian. But after I played through it again, I got so happy every time there was a scene with Waka, and it actually annoyed me when Issun made fun of him. I feel like he's a really misunderstood character, especially since he's from the Moon Tribe.
Until the ending I always thought Waka was one of the characters I would never care about but then after the ending I always just found him hilariously sassy and feminine, especially when arguing with Isuun.
Do it! You won't regret it, trust me. :) Kurow is pretty fantastic in his own right. He has his quirks, just like his, erm, father (if you wanna put it that way). But seriously, play the game! Kurow is (in my humble opinion) one of the best characters from the series.
Well, they said they'd make a 3rd game, ya know, hopefully revealing the father of chibi. But you know what happened last time they made another game to okami. Took them A FREAKING LONG TIME.
that's cuz most of the names in the French version were closer to the actual names from legend, as English shortened many names to make em easier.....however, i did hear that they kept the spider queen as spider queen, unless they named it geisha spider r jonogumo as is meant.
Ah yes, Ammy as Issun calls her is doing quite well, we have long since gotten done with restoring the celestial plane, and for all of you, I've done a little suprise and fixed up Kurow for you all!
The half baked prophet has a Full cooked theme
Commented 11 years ago. I thought the "cooked" thing was more a 2021+ thing.
@@silverandy100 I think the guy just saw the cooking related pun and went for it rather than it being a thing in those time
Before I saw the ending, I always thought Waka was gonna be one of those Anti-hero type of characters. Pretty much throughout the game, you're given mixed signals of whether he's an ally or an enemy. He just seemed like someone who wasn't on anyone's side until at the very end we learn he was always on Ammy's side. I just love how the game makes you guess where his allegiance lies. And I fucking love his theme music. I could meditate to this shit.
I must say I completely agree with you; I especially loved the way the game portrayed him as being more or less outgoing, yet at the same time shrouded in mystery (which is to say, that is a difficult task to pull off, yet somehow Okami managed to do so fantastically).
However, I never understood why so many bestow hatred upon his character... Perhaps you know the answer to my inquiry?
I have to disagree. I always thought he was serving the greater good the entire time and that's why I strongly objected to issun the entire time. He never willfully betrays the protagonist and offers insight into plot, provides driving force and directions to player actions, and offers a reminder of current status. My thoughts on the matter, not saying you're wrong.
The whole time he was testing ammy to make sure she was ready
Zindiq It was his character in general. I'm guessing people disliked the way he acted sometimes.
+Why do I have 96 subs? You may have to change your name to "why do I have 97 subs?" *snickers*
Everyone's either praising or hating Waka, and I'm just here wondering HOW THE HELL THAT FLUTE-SABER OF HIS WORKS!?
KasaiOkami he's waka, that's why.
its cause he DREW it, you know, he like used the brush to make it into a flute-sabre, sorry for responding such an old comment
KasaiOkami he is from the celestial plane
Waka has such a beautiful theme song
In oriental mythology, Daoist monks could harness their own ambient life energy (Qi) to perform supernatural feats.
"I forsee a log and big thrills" - Waka
Amaterasu Gaming Voilà.
That reminds me of Orpheus, you know the Greek hero whose music mesmerized even animals.
I just looked him up to make sure it's the right name, and found out he also made prophecies. Like Waka, he made a mistake out of carelessness (looked back at his wife before she reached the Heavens, which sent her back to the underworld). And he worshiped the sun god (all other Celestials are dead in Okami).
I hereby declare Ushiwaka the Japanese version of Orpheus.
I REMEMBER AS A KID I TRIED LEARNING THIS SONG ON THE RECORDER LOL
How did it go?
@@zackfp0 i annoyed the shit out of my family with the high notes
@@royalboyo there's only one TH-cam video I know of where someones done waka's theme and it's not very good
Waka is really mysterious and remains so even after the game is completed. Does anyone think that he wasn't really angry at Amaterasu, and that he didn't think she was weak as he stated upon his first meeting with her, but rather thought those things of himself because of what happened with the Ark of Yamato? It seems that he could be avoiding his feelings of guilt over the whole thing and acting rudely to Amaterasu in order to forget.
Sorry for responding on such an old comment, however if I remember the story behind this story (which i believe is a mix of old japanese mythology stories), what you said is exactly correct. He was never angry at ammy, but was actually quite fond of her (seeing how after the end of this they got together and had children, hence okamiden, dont ask how :P)
@@gofastskatkat ammy is a wolf...
Uhhhhh
@@Jenna_Talia she's a goddess. so
@@gofastskatkat yeah, but, waka is human and she's a wolf. She can't even talk.
@@Jenna_Talia I know this comment is 3 months old but I think Amaterasu is not a real wolf. It is also stated in the game, when the spirit of Yatsu, that can see the true form of everyone, says that Amaterasu is “a maiden most fair”.
everybody praising or hating waka's guts and i'm just here wondering how the hell he walks with those weird shoes '-'
Puku Candylover or how he walks on water right?
exactly :O
lol yes
+Puku Candylover Tengu geta are surprisingly comfortable and easy to walk in, but standing still is a little trickier.
+Puku Candylover The fact that he can walk in those shoes is why he deserves praise!
I didn't realize this was a waltz for the longest time. So fitting for Waka.
Love the character, love the music. I do feel a bit sad our main character was a silent protagonist when everybody else, including other spirits and gods and such even the animal ones could talk. I would have loved to hear her own voice as she interacts with those around her. I would loved to know if she was kind or gentle or more fiesty or funny in how she speaks. Would she be wise, or a bit of an airhead? So much layers her character now misses because she is such a blank slate. And thats a pity. Because somebody as powerfull and importand as her, should at least be able to do what EVERYONE ELSE in the game, including some dogs, can do. Speak for herself.
Actually, remember how only Poncles could interpret animals, or gods (I forgot actually...)
It occurs to me, we're seeing everything from Ammy's (and Issun's) perspective. Remember after defeating Crimson Helm, Princess Fuse doesn't see/hear Yatsu and asks who you're talking to.
I also don't think we've seen any of the humans understanding spirits and Gods.
I think Amaterasu is silent because her thoughts and dialogue are supposed to be your own.
Well, except when Ammy's body language makes her thoughts amply clear. Panting at Sakuya's body, ogling Rao's... cantaloupes... and yapping after Issun when she boards the Ark. If she had more reactions and comments, they might've been too unrelatable to the players and ruined their immersion.
waka is my spirit animal
This is one of my favorite Okami Themes.
This is the reason why I like Waka so much. He has a burden that's deep inside him but at the same time, he can be fruity. But that's just his outer appearance. The Celestials were KILLED by the creatures that aboard the Ark of Yamato, and I think that he thinks it was his fault. He has a wall that's a facade, that's what I believed. He really isn't a half baked prophet as people would think. He bears a burden, he feels pain, he even fought Orochi, (I think or is it Yami) on the Celestial Plain.
This theme always relaxes me when I'm feeling tense...I love this song! It's very beautiful...and kind of mysterious, if you ask me.
One of the best themes in all of Okami :D I allways loved the moments I encountered him because of the music :D
@netsaver, and not just what to say but when as well. Paying enough attention, one knows that Waka knows so much more than he'll let on and perhaps that is why issun refuses to trust Waka. You are so right about Waka being carefree, but there's a clarity of melody behind the flowing harmonies that betrays just how burdened Waka is by the knowledge of his ancestral home's destruction. He is only one of few humanoid characters aware of Ammy's divinity as well which is a fact he makes clear from the get go.
One of the best songs in the soundtrack! Also my fave character
Chuggaconaroy said it the best you either think he's the coolest thing ever or the wierdest thing ever.
He fought Yami. And I agree with Waka's layers of personality. They did a really good job of making Kurow like that in Okamiden, too. It's actually really sad. Kurow acts all funny and flirts with the adult women and all, but he's also incredibly lonely and feels like he can never have friends because he's a puppet only born to be a sacrifice. So sad, and he was my favorite :
I remember trying to learn this song on the flute omg xD I love this theme so much!!
I really Love this Theme. it's so calm. you can Imagine how you are Lying in the Grass, under a Tree on a warm Summer Day and only hear this song with closed eyes.
Nothing like having your volume up loud, then getting your eardrums blown up by a world of tanks ad!! :P
I can just imagine it... "WORLD OF TANKS-" "Shut the fuck up, or I'll use the celestial brush on you"
*starts drawing a cherry bomb*
Lmao
Gotta love and hate waka at the same time..
***** i love him for playing his flute...its the best
if you want to know i know where to find his theme in a continuous loop go to sei-an city when you first come in take the first path to the right there's a small pond with a water pillar area make a water pillar and climb it make a semi hard jump and land on a platform in the sky walk forward in to the main control room get a continuous loop of this song for a reward
Have you even seen the game all the way through? The entire time Waka is carrying the guilt and pain for being the sole survivor of the moon tribe that was responsible for the deaths of many of the celestials and his goal throughout the entire game is to guide Amaterasu and find the Ark of Yamato, to destroy Yami, the evil being that his people created. He's my favorite character of the series.
I love this theme song...helps me get my work done faster for some reason.
I like him too :D He's a very misunderstood character, but he's one of those characters that you either love or love to hate, I think. Glad to see someone shares my point of view!
Okami has always had the best sound tracks.
English speaking French mannered Japanese looking guy that came from _space_
What, his Geta? Far as I know, Its a very, very old rendition of Geta used mostly for festivities and in olden art and mythos of Japan, associated mostly with the Tengu, a divine spirit of Japan (as such, they are called Tengu Geta). It was meant to show one who was above humanity in a spiritual sense, such as in mythical divinity. It was also to show the unearthly nature of the being, as walking with such footwear would require unnatural dexterity. Basically, its to show his divinity.
Those dislikes are orochi and his minions -___-
Yep me to I need the sheet to play this on my ocarina
I love his theme so much
I agree. One of the most beautiful pieces of music from the first game in my opinion. I always get shivers when I hear that flute...
I love Waka, for me he´s one of the best characters of Okami =3
One of the many great pieces of music in Okami. Thank you for posting the download llink.
To expand on that a bit, "Tengu-Geta" are called such because they are traditionally said to be worn by the Tengu, a sort of "trickster of the forest". Waka (based on the mythological figure Ushiwakamaru) was taught the ways of the sword by the Tengu, thus being one of the greatest swordsmen in Nippon. He wears the Tengu-Geta in honor of them, since they taught him his craft. :) Just a bit of a history lesson for ya. Don't mind me, it's my job to know these things after all.
Holy shit man what a fucking amazing song!!!!
My fav ost in Okami
"EVEN HIS PROPHECYIES ARE FRUITY!!!!"
"WHAT DO YA MEAN I DID BADLY ON TIME?!?!?"
beautiful theme
i just got to hear this song again i know where to find an forever version of this song in sei-an city there's a pond to the path on the right make a pillar of water and jump to waka's airship you can hear his theme for hours on end just go inside and time won't pass so youtubers who make song video's and want to find where to get this song right from the game here's how to get and extended version as long as you've unlocked sei-an city ;) your welcome
good music to relax
This is top tier theme
You sir win tremendously.
Funny how in the story he was revealed slightly more, and you see he was nothign but an old friend watching over, your own duty.
The prophet may be half baked, but his theme is most certainly "well done".
You win the internets. All of them. *hug*
The Proto Man of Okami
This is so beautiful ah it almost has a sad tone to it!
thanks! i always wondered about them.
he's not a half-baked prophet... he's actually aside Amaterasu, but he's very misunderstood by most players. If you play Okami again you will see that he's an ally of Amaterasu
I have never played the Okami but I love it beautiful music.
"EVEN HIS PROPHECYIES ARE FRUITY!!!" (Chuggaaconroy)
For a half-baked prophet, his theme sure is pretty.
"waka was here and i did great on time"
- waka
He's just awesome.
DAT FRUITY HALF BAKED MOON TRIBE PROPHET
When I first played through Okami, Waka kind of annoyed me, maybe because I thought he was a villian. But after I played through it again, I got so happy every time there was a scene with Waka, and it actually annoyed me when Issun made fun of him. I feel like he's a really misunderstood character, especially since he's from the Moon Tribe.
The two- bit half baked prophets theme is calming and dreamy
Haha, I don't think I've ever heard someone besides myself defend Waka's sexuality! You get a hug. *hug*
beautiful
The good old days how much I miss em
Here I am back again... Wow time sure flies huh
The Fruitiest Half-Baked Prophet you'll ever meet
Until the ending I always thought Waka was one of the characters I would never care about but then after the ending I always just found him hilariously sassy and feminine, especially when arguing with Isuun.
i love waka
So beautifull music - i fill my self like i die and born in same time!
I just like Waka's theme,and the sound he always play on his flute. He's prophet's are all half baked.Actually,he's half baked himself...
Look, the moon, the moon, the moon came out!!
(Chuggaaconroy) Even his prophecies are fruity!!!
Do it! You won't regret it, trust me. :) Kurow is pretty fantastic in his own right. He has his quirks, just like his, erm, father (if you wanna put it that way). But seriously, play the game! Kurow is (in my humble opinion) one of the best characters from the series.
nice job in the music
wakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawakawaka -pacman arcade looks like packman was a fan
Waka was my favorite charater in Okami :D i like him~
Love his footwear XD
Well, they said they'd make a 3rd game, ya know, hopefully revealing the father of chibi. But you know what happened last time they made another game to okami. Took them A FREAKING LONG TIME.
*listens to this*
*falls asleep*
*wakes up*
*hears this*
*falls asleep again*
*gets caught in loop*
I love this music!
After entering that water dragon, I don't even want to START with that Waka!
Ushiwaka... you're a weird ass dude, but you're awesome.
Bonjour! You've reached Waka's secret account! Yes I'm still around. ;)
Hey verry good work i love this music oh i can hear it the wohl day
greatest choice ever
beautiful... Wait... "Waka's theme Extended"? *O* *Add to favorite*
It's crazy like frensh and english name are diffrent in frensh It's Uchiwaka theme
that's cuz most of the names in the French version were closer to the actual names from legend, as English shortened many names to make em easier.....however, i did hear that they kept the spider queen as spider queen, unless they named it geisha spider r jonogumo as is meant.
It's Ushiwaka in French, just saying.
Weird comparison but This is one of the most Touhou thing out of anything outside of Touhou.
Waka:*while doing an incredibly dorky dance* The Moon! The Moon! The Moon has come out!
I LOVEEE
I approve of the chuggaaconroy reference. Sad that Okamiden is nearly at it's end with him now, though!
2020 anyone??
one dislike? guess orochi dislike this
I'm sure that Orochi has disliked this :D
or issun
+mario star fan 20 Why he'd do this? ^^
issun: because he is an half baked prophet
2 dislikes now. Guess both Orochi and Issun have disliked now. '^'
his shoes amaze me 0___0
BEST. PART. OF OKAMI. HANDS DOWN. :D
Am I the only one who thinks Johnny Yong Bosch would be perfect as the voice of Waka?
KirbyLinkACW Adachi Waka
That would be...something
I think Yuri Lowenthal would be a better choice, after hearing his performance as Amane in BlazBlue.
Ah yes, Ammy as Issun calls her is doing quite well, we have long since gotten done with restoring the celestial plane, and for all of you, I've done a little suprise and fixed up Kurow for you all!
Thanks! ^w^
NOW YOU ARE NOW!! ~Chases you in circles~
Hey look it the half bake prophet, I love thi sooo much I need to play this game
au revoir baby
He might be a half-baked prophet, and very... fruity...
He still has a very cool theme~
That's the Moon Tribe for ya!
This is true... How could I have forgotten? A certain Sun Goddess I know was born from the tears of Nagi. So yeah, I should have known that!