I like Max coming up with lore reasons for why Akuma looks rough and ignores the fact that he's gotta be pushing like 70-80 at this point and has been living in caves his whole life. He was Gouken's brother who basically raised Ryu and Ken from childhood and those guys are like 40 now.
Yeah Akuma is an old man now, this game takes place after 3rd Strike and Akuma was greying in that game. That's the main reason he looks old I think, his mortal coil is withering away like any of us.
In Max's defense, characters looking their age is not exactly normal in Street Fighter. Literally no one else does - Chun is supposed to be 55 and still looks 25.
Best walkout. Kimberly's was number 1 until I saw what you've seen. I love her acrobats, but Akuma's power entrance steals the show--even from the entire cast.
12:00 I really love the little detail that his initial reaction when realizing he won is being disappointed and slightly upset that he couldn’t get his glorious fight, and then he looks furiously at the camera like he’s mad at the loser for not being good enough
This is actually a reference to his victory animation when he became an Oni. He does the same thing, but he does not throw the defeated enemy, but finishes him off. This means that Gouki in SF6 is already close to his state where he completely abandoned humanity and became an Oni. Not yet, but very close.
@@BiriBiri925 I hope not. Akuma doesn't want to become an Oni, he wants to transcend all of that. He despises those that he considers too weak to control their power. SF5 was finally showing this side to him (check his dialogue with Kage) but in SF3 he's going insane - on the path to Oni. Since SF6 is after SF3 looks like capcom have retconned some of his characteristics in SF3. But will have to wait for a full breakdown on his character.
Doing a hadouken with one hand is only for the masters (Gouken/Evil Ryu/Oni and funny enough .... Dan) . The fact that he can do it for both hands at the same time is insane
@@lolilol5346to be fair, dan shows why you need to be a master to do it, his fireball sucks cuz he didnt master ki before going one handed with it, and also ryu can probably do it one handed as well, he just chooses not to seeing as kage could do it in 5, one handed fireballs are not as good as two handed I think in general, takes more effort
Well you cant have the same connection with a corporation as you can a person. You like max whereas with capcom, you just like their games. Not the ppI. Or at least for most ppI. I know some ppI, myself included who actually like certain devs and ppI in a company.
@@Replies.Delete.SometimesIDKyYour insights were valuable. I despise the dismissiveness of people when they say someone is “yapping”. No one can say anything without someone responding like that right now, but of course the term will fade away just as all slang does, especially internet slang which the word falls into. Constantly saying “bro’s yapping” says more about the one who’s using the word than who the word is directed at, as they are the type of person who will continue to follow trends mindlessly, conforming to the environment around them without the critical thinking necessary to do otherwise.
Damn, the classic outfit akuma model is giving me some "Street fighter alpha generations" vibes. I always loved the way akuma was depicted in that movie- they gave him a presence as if he was a horror based being rather than just a demonic fighter.
I like how Akuma’s fireball animation now basically has him doing it one handed even on the ground version (like Gouken and Oni), only using his off hand at the end of the animation, ostensibly like he’s only using it for aiming and stabilizing. Not only does it make his design more coherent (since he was always doing it one handed in the air anyway), but it further emphasizes his position as a master on a level above Ryu and Ken who still have to use both hands to use fireballs. It’s also a very elegant way to still make it look similar to his old two handed animation, so it still looks like Akuma, while giving him a wholly unique fireball animation that’s only associated with him. A+ for attention to detail by Capcom’s staff 👌 Edit: On rewatching the footage at 0.25x speed, he actually gathers energy in both hands seperately before bringing his thrusting hand forward into the off hand, which is even cooler!
Turns out the Satsui no Hadō is great for your win-rate but absolutely terrible for your blood pressure. I hope Akuma goes to see his doctor, we want Grandpa Gouki to be around for many more years!
If you guys listen carefully, during his normal CA and level 3 (not raging demon) it actually contains the sound effect of the raging demon from sf5! It’s right before he punches downward. Cool touch
About the HK thing, I think it's because you can't crouch while parrying. That would make it a powerful tool that not only requires quick decisions on the user, but can be countered if the opponent's willing to gamble some chipped drive gauge on it.
Im cherish a lot of akuma right now highlighting the arcade days of third strike at the moment im playing a lot of akuma cause i installed third strike on my dreamcast emulator so really wating the raging beast once again. So in the end of all the year 1 season pass he is the only character im living for the rest on who might come in the next few years if god and mary will keep me alive i dont care that much about them. Thank you max for the akuma breakdown. a lot of akuma moves are so resembled in previous iterations of street fighter franchise while some others movesets are new so its a nice touch that he is so refreshed from scratch
That stage theme from Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha at the end of the video gives me goosebumps, so many good stage themes in that game. And of course Akuma is so cool hahaha. Greetings from Brazil Max!!
Akuma really looks absolutely insane! Definitely looks like he is gonna be a ton of damn fun to play and I can't wait! Also his CA on his level 3 looks so cool and ofc the demon looks better than ever!
One thing Max missed in this is that Akuma's Gozanku(Shinku) super can also be done in the air as well, not just on the ground. I believe this is the first time he's been able to do a super version in a non-tag fighter since SvC Chaos and first mainline SF since 3rd Strike.
The way he runs at performing drive rush man… he looks like a demonic animal that wants to take all your guts out of your body. Love how raged he looks like
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I had this fever dream that Max interviewed Akuma found footage style and he gets Demon'd in the end. Anyway great video bro
LOL wow thats oddly specific. Both funny and terrifying
“Ok let’s go a bit further with this interview, maybe 20 minutes longer, I’m feeling pretty strong-“
“…How strong.”
Max does the Penance Stare on Akuma in response lol
Just for context, I currently have Covid, so I woke up in a cold sweat after falling asleep to the Akuma Legacy stream.
that is hilarious
3:33 He learned some new tricks while he was in Tekken.
😂😂😂
thats awesome lmao
Look how far we've come. Bro played Akuma in 480p resident evil just last night. Now playing Akuma in 4K today.
Think how many polys will Akuma be when Max plays him next
@@MayhemMessiahAkuma will become real and sneak up on Max
@@GoldGuard Max: "Aahh!"
Akuma: 「天！」
He played Akuma in 480p RE2, now he's playing Akuma in 4K in RE7's engine.
It’s nice of Harada giving Akuma to Capcom for the DLC
My first thought
You mean returning to SF
It's a joke @@MrMonsterKen
@@MrMonsterKenWDYM he's a newcomer from tekken 7
@@MrMonsterKenI don't remember akuma appearing in previous titles???
Okay so Akuma’s entrance animation goes unbelievably hard, good to know.
Ngl in the walkout, at first I thought Akuma didn’t even load
@@GoldGuard We're really not done with this meme, huh?
now we have to know his interaction when he gets hit by manon's CA
@@GoldGuard😂😂😂😂😂😂
I like Max coming up with lore reasons for why Akuma looks rough and ignores the fact that he's gotta be pushing like 70-80 at this point and has been living in caves his whole life. He was Gouken's brother who basically raised Ryu and Ken from childhood and those guys are like 40 now.
Yeah Akuma is an old man now, this game takes place after 3rd Strike and Akuma was greying in that game. That's the main reason he looks old I think, his mortal coil is withering away like any of us.
In Max's defense, characters looking their age is not exactly normal in Street Fighter. Literally no one else does - Chun is supposed to be 55 and still looks 25.
@@shadowflame68 normal chinese genetics
@@shadowflame68You underestimating Asian genetics. My mom was close to retirement and still look very young
I love the little easter egg they added for his Burnout idle stance. It's the CVS2 Shin Akuma character select art for C/A/P Groove.
5:20 that super is easily top 5 🔥
The best
Akumas walkout being him violently teleporting through the runway, cracking the camera is so badass.
Best walkout.
Kimberly's was number 1 until I saw what you've seen.
I love her acrobats, but Akuma's power entrance steals the show--even from the entire cast.
Akuma has officially become the Broly of Street Fighter
Facts Honestly
He was always that.
Canon or Non-Canon Broly?
@@pn2294 now these are the facts. The brother hasn't seen the movies.
Broly isn't a glass cannon though.
12:00 I really love the little detail that his initial reaction when realizing he won is being disappointed and slightly upset that he couldn’t get his glorious fight, and then he looks furiously at the camera like he’s mad at the loser for not being good enough
This is actually a reference to his victory animation when he became an Oni. He does the same thing, but he does not throw the defeated enemy, but finishes him off. This means that Gouki in SF6 is already close to his state where he completely abandoned humanity and became an Oni. Not yet, but very close.
@@BiriBiri925 I hope not. Akuma doesn't want to become an Oni, he wants to transcend all of that. He despises those that he considers too weak to control their power. SF5 was finally showing this side to him (check his dialogue with Kage) but in SF3 he's going insane - on the path to Oni.
Since SF6 is after SF3 looks like capcom have retconned some of his characteristics in SF3. But will have to wait for a full breakdown on his character.
I love how he makes the gohadouken in each hand before fusing them and then throwing it.
Doing a hadouken with one hand is only for the masters (Gouken/Evil Ryu/Oni and funny enough .... Dan) .
The fact that he can do it for both hands at the same time is insane
@@lolilol5346to be fair, dan shows why you need to be a master to do it, his fireball sucks cuz he didnt master ki before going one handed with it, and also ryu can probably do it one handed as well, he just chooses not to seeing as kage could do it in 5, one handed fireballs are not as good as two handed I think in general, takes more effort
@@lolilol5346 Capcom : We can't possibly make him more badass.
Character devs : Hold my sake.
Capcom's official Akuma video guide dropped at the exact same time, but I clicked Max's first. 😅
Same. Can you blame us? Lol
Well you cant have the same connection with a corporation as you can a person. You like max whereas with capcom, you just like their games. Not the ppI. Or at least for most ppI. I know some ppI, myself included who actually like certain devs and ppI in a company.
@@Replies.Delete.SometimesIDKyyappin it up
@@oohyuh6279 I knew someone would say that IoI. Its just the culture now though. PpI dont like long responses like what i made. Im sorry IoI.
@@Replies.Delete.SometimesIDKyYour insights were valuable. I despise the dismissiveness of people when they say someone is “yapping”. No one can say anything without someone responding like that right now, but of course the term will fade away just as all slang does, especially internet slang which the word falls into. Constantly saying “bro’s yapping” says more about the one who’s using the word than who the word is directed at, as they are the type of person who will continue to follow trends mindlessly, conforming to the environment around them without the critical thinking necessary to do otherwise.
7:58 that critical art is insane…
it gives me a *third strike reference of his other move,* but this one is much more brutal cuz it's to the face.💀
What I think is even more cooler
Is that he has 3 Lvl Threes
Which is Dope asf
Luke ca level 3 is still the best but that looked awesome
@@MetaGamingDojogives me street fighter x tekken vibes
@@jaredjones8176shun goku satsu included?
Damn, the classic outfit akuma model is giving me some "Street fighter alpha generations" vibes. I always loved the way akuma was depicted in that movie- they gave him a presence as if he was a horror based being rather than just a demonic fighter.
Im glad they gave him the color of how he looked in the concept art. I think he looks better now but the red hair also looked awsome.
Akuma bro just broke the camera just by teleporting
Finally we finally get to see our favorite fruit farmer in action!!
I like how Akuma’s fireball animation now basically has him doing it one handed even on the ground version (like Gouken and Oni), only using his off hand at the end of the animation, ostensibly like he’s only using it for aiming and stabilizing.
Not only does it make his design more coherent (since he was always doing it one handed in the air anyway), but it further emphasizes his position as a master on a level above Ryu and Ken who still have to use both hands to use fireballs. It’s also a very elegant way to still make it look similar to his old two handed animation, so it still looks like Akuma, while giving him a wholly unique fireball animation that’s only associated with him.
A+ for attention to detail by Capcom’s staff 👌
Edit: On rewatching the footage at 0.25x speed, he actually gathers energy in both hands seperately before bringing his thrusting hand forward into the off hand, which is even cooler!
0:40 DID BRO JUST KOOM ON THE SCREEN?
aKUMa
6:40 “You’re seeing his mortal coil wither away” followed by a sick fuckin combo is wild editing
He is only more powerful without it 😂
like a dying star going supernova
Turns out the Satsui no Hadō is great for your win-rate but absolutely terrible for your blood pressure. I hope Akuma goes to see his doctor, we want Grandpa Gouki to be around for many more years!
0:40 Akuma passed from the left side to the right just to damage the camera. Neat detail.
11:00 If even Ed was reworked cool enough to bring people back after launch, I hope Akuma brings an even bigger influx of new players
That one color with the white gi and a single red strand as an indication this was when he first started to use the Satsui no Hado is sick!
If you guys listen carefully, during his normal CA and level 3 (not raging demon) it actually contains the sound effect of the raging demon from sf5! It’s right before he punches downward. Cool touch
Just got like a dozen notifications about Akuma. Guess the embargo is lifted lmao.
Can't wait for 90% of World Tour characters to just be Akuma. :^)
0:01-0:16 So...Akuma's street fighter 6 Raging Demon does a 30 hit combo
Can't wait to see how he ends up in the meta. I never get tired of watching Akuma players!
Looks like Akuma has made 'progress' towards Oni Moveset which is sick
Personally I'd expect Tekken 7 Guest Character Akuma to have strings with Tekken esque properties.
This is all I've been waiting for since SF6 came out. Finally, but i still need Sean, Makoto, Yun, or Yang for season 2.
HE'S GONNA AKOOOOOOOOM
I kinda wish the announcer didn’t say ko when a raging demon kills like in SF4
Yeah, that's not a k.o, it's a damn homicide
That Critical Art is Godlike 😢
His normal CA has major Vegeta Ki blast to the chest vibes
I cannot wait to play this dude.
About the HK thing, I think it's because you can't crouch while parrying.
That would make it a powerful tool that not only requires quick decisions on the user, but can be countered if the opponent's willing to gamble some chipped drive gauge on it.
I like that Classic Akuma has white streaks on his hair just like in 3rd Strike
It’s based on his third strike look
everyone’s dropping their early akuma videos but yours is the best because it’s in 4K
8:49 for the Gief mains
For the LOYAL FANS
Feels like a Nightmare every match I use him in for Ranked because everyone plays weird and still lose (Most times). And I don’t get it.
Finally some hands on gameplay 🙌🏽
Im cherish a lot of akuma right now highlighting the arcade days of third strike at the moment im playing a lot of akuma cause i installed third strike on my dreamcast emulator so really wating the raging beast once again. So in the end of all the year 1 season pass he is the only character im living for the rest on who might come in the next few years if god and mary will keep me alive i dont care that much about them. Thank you max for the akuma breakdown. a lot of akuma moves are so resembled in previous iterations of street fighter franchise while some others movesets are new so its a nice touch that he is so refreshed from scratch
Im really looking forward to that upcoming "Giant Attack" mode
Bro, I've always loved Akuma since ever, but this time he looks so fkng aggressive and fkng LOVE that!
He doesn’t seem like he’s withering away at all. Dudes more jacked than ever
Akuma is the only reason I play SF6 simply because he’s my favourite character from SF now he’s finally here
Yep akuma going to bring me back for a bit for sure
That stage theme from Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha at the end of the video gives me goosebumps, so many good stage themes in that game. And of course Akuma is so cool hahaha. Greetings from Brazil Max!!
SFV Akuma was 2016? 8 years ago? I can't believe it lmao
Short Life bar. Good! That's good balancing. Use him at your _own risk!_
Goddamn dude, this game is so damn beautiful.
I just can’t wait for the future of this game.
Akuma really looks absolutely insane! Definitely looks like he is gonna be a ton of damn fun to play and I can't wait! Also his CA on his level 3 looks so cool and ofc the demon looks better than ever!
The damage scaling on the double mediums looks intense
crazy how similar a lot of these combos are with Ryu
it's like he's... an Evil Ryu
Every time I see a guy selling fruit on the street corner, I wonder if he is the demonic king of fists.
So hyped. Great video
Max will forever love them shotos
Good to see Max getting an early look.
Nice video Max. And yeah, Akuma definitely gonna be top tier out of the gate. sigh...can't wait to fight the Akuma army in the rank.
can’t wait to play him
Akuma looks sick 🔥💯❤️ can't wait to play him
wake up babe new max upload
Can’t wait. He looks so damn amazing, the demon he has is one of the best. 🖤
For some reason this akuma footage is making me want to see an Arc Systems Street Fighter game...
Ohhhhhh it will be so sick...
Really excited for him
I know that Akuma is a straight demon but man street fighter 6 took it a whole new level and same goes to Tekken 7 Akuma.
I dunno why but Akuma always gets me excited when he's in a new game.
Cant wait
Now all we need...is an ultra insane boss mode Akuma...and this will be perfect.
That CA reminds me of Megatron from the 80s movie
Thanks max
I love the little flip flops Akuma is wearing
OOOOOOHHHHHHH NAAAAAAAHHHHHH... THAT LEVEL 3 LOW HEALTH VERSION!!! 🤯🤯🤯
That smile in the loading screen from akuma is so cursed
Quality stuff Max.
Akuma looks really Fun on a Basic Level and hella Dope on Pro Level.
Akuma is defo Packed n Stacked in SF6.
Ive never clicked on a video so fast in my life. Im so hyped!!
Yup, good stuff.
Playing this Akuma is worth the price of admission.💯💪
When you slapped with akuma videos at the same
This game is just beautiful.
Reminds me of that last Tekken akuma.
Dad Akuma with Ultra Instinct
Dude his new look is soooo.....SICK. it's just like ryu. It's the proper in character look for them from 5 to this game.
Just like Ryu? How?
@@user-vt4ht7777 ryu alsp has the bearded look in sfv but they didnt fully commit to it as his main design
@@EXFrost exactly
One thing Max missed in this is that Akuma's Gozanku(Shinku) super can also be done in the air as well, not just on the ground. I believe this is the first time he's been able to do a super version in a non-tag fighter since SvC Chaos and first mainline SF since 3rd Strike.
I like the Rajang colors for Akuma.
Akuma's main will have so much fun with this version (:
Capcom doing a great job with character designs
I cant wait for akuma this is gonna be the first time I play SF6 since the poison chick came out.
6:28
Now in his defense, he did train with Gouken when they were younger
8:51 bruh.. God damn that dmg
You know Max is going to grind SF6 Akuma until he becomes the master of this raging demon.
3:32 his walkspeed though !!
NOW THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!! HE IS ULTRA BRUTAL 😊
Tokido Season, here we go
Depends
nice video!!! I can learn more "Akuma"s move！！
Big video as always!!!
The way he runs at performing drive rush man… he looks like a demonic animal that wants to take all your guts out of your body. Love how raged he looks like
This character man
LETS GOOO