Finally someone explaining the riddle... Childhood enlightened ☺☺👌🏼

As a kid, I was just having fun playing the game and had ZERO idea what was going on. Thanks for the recap, I'm actually impressed at how good the story is for a fighting game!

One thing that I love about KoF, is that character stories are the same from their original games until KoF starts, so Terry still is the winner of Fatal fury's tournaments, while the Sakazaki's clan still the master of their karate style, I had never played Art of Fighting before KoF, so I was totally lost of their backstory at first, this was a master move by SNK, the game instantly had massive lore behind it And the Orochi saga is still the best saga of any fighting game to date, although there was some things missing here, like it was Ralf and Clark that stopped Leona's riot of the blood state in 97, but overall this video is great

@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962

3 жыл бұрын

- is that character stories are the same from their original games until KoF starts, so Terry still is the winner of Fatal fury's tournaments, while the Sakazaki's clan still the master of their karate style - This is exactly why i kinda hate and i have trouble with KoF tubers and magazines, they all insist they're different timelines like it is a fact, but i just know the Original games are simply histories or plots that fit between KOF main plots like a filler thing - EG, FF3 is before KOF 97, which has Yamazaki's and Mary KOF introductions, and AOF 3 is before 96, which has Kasumi's introduction -. Is like, you're watching a piece of a Tetris pizzle and you just see how the piece fits, but many people don't see it or decide not to

@tanyaharmon6739

2 жыл бұрын

@@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962 I'm pretty sure they're different timelines because the characters don't age. Unlike in fatal fury and Aof where they do age. Also, I think Geese and Krauser are alive in kof which is obviously not the case Fatal fury.

@jinthekingkazama1159

3 ай бұрын

​@@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962Actually, only Art of Fighting 1 and 2, and Fatal Fury 1 and 2 are canon in KOF. That's why Geese isn't dead in KOF, because Real Bout Fatal Fury never happened in the KOF timeline. One exception is the KOF Maximum Impact series, which are a continuity of the Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury series, where the Fatal Fury games are canon until Real Bout Fatal Fury, because Mark of the Wolves is not canon there either.

What's even cooler about Orochi, is that he came from an actual irl religious legend, not just a videogame invention

@John-Stark

3 жыл бұрын

The fact that Orochi and Susanoo have influence over some of my favorite villains (the Heavenly Kings and Terumi)

@DavidDDavidsonSA

3 жыл бұрын

There's some other elements in there too. Goenitz is a missionary who wants to resurrect his god. Know any other religions that feature a resurrected god that people currently worship?

@bguy6778

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidDDavidsonSA no?

@DavidDDavidsonSA

3 жыл бұрын

@@bguy6778 Christianity. Jesus is both the Son of God as well was God. He was crucified and returned to life three days later.

@bguy6778

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidDDavidsonSA oh. I don't hear many consider Jesus God...

Kyo:The fire is calling you Iori:Then let it burn...

So picking KYO,IORI,CHUZURU actually triggers the REAL ending? MY WHOLE DAMN LIFE WAS A LIE.

@RiseAgainst369

4 жыл бұрын

I really like the part where Mature and Vice betrayed Goenitz as they "liked Iori's company" as a 12 year old playing this game I always perceived Iori with the hair, looks and saxophone(?) to be good with the ladies. Seems I was right all these years. lol

@Daryom

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiseAgainst369 and he plays guitar so yeah

@verximama828

4 жыл бұрын

@@Daryom No... He plays the bass. I think...

@suiken3149

4 жыл бұрын

@@verximama828 He plays Sax

@verximama828

4 жыл бұрын

@@suiken3149 Last time I checked,he played the base. I might have to look again

Fun fact for those who don't know: Iori's surname "Yagami" (八神）literally means "eight gods". This surname was probably chosen to symbolise the eight-headed serpent.

@ExistencialHunter

2 жыл бұрын

orochi meaned 8 headed serpent. so they literally hidden hints to the 97 boss.

@saiken811

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExistencialHunterYou're right. if we are talking about "Yamata no Orochi" then yeah it's the eight-headed serpent. However, just "Orochi" itself means "gigantic serpent", I believe.

A fighting series whose story makes sense :P

@GarethXL

5 жыл бұрын

You obviously haven't heard of the blazblu saga :p

@forhadhossain9225

4 жыл бұрын

yes

@forhadhossain9225

4 жыл бұрын

hi mudit

@RiseAgainst369

4 жыл бұрын

Japan team always won though. What a boring procession of tournaments.

@suiken3149

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiseAgainst369 Except not really. 99-2001 was won by K' and his team 2003 was won by Ikari Team XI was won by Elizabeth and her team

SNK has awesome storyline. Glad someone could piece it together.

@ghis8482

4 жыл бұрын

Was that just the game's story or there's an anime we can watch?

@erfanshahed3746

3 жыл бұрын

@@ghis8482 yes there is kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZqlkxrCYqcuooNY.html

Where the series all began. With one OP boss in a red suit.

@razeboxanimations3215

4 жыл бұрын

@H0riZOn Offcial Rugal

@javierortiz82

4 жыл бұрын

Well, Geese Howard used a white suit back in the first kof tournament, but many people don't seem to remember that.

@infoniwceniocwdhvredidhave8126

4 жыл бұрын

Are we forgetting orochi's vessel was chris

@shotgun2140

4 жыл бұрын

You thought rugal in 94 was op? You definitly haven't played 2002 unlimited match

@nathanalexandre9043

4 жыл бұрын

Weak boss in a red suit.

I swear I've been waiting to learn the entire story since 1998. Thank You.

@ShoryuGame

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

I love that there's even a narrative explanation for the sub bosses.

For a long time I thought Yuki was successfully sacrificed and when she said she'll wait for Kyo, that meant she was waiting for him in the after life. A much more bittersweet ending. His girlfriend is dead, but he saved the world. To be honest, that sounds like a better ending, but I'm still happy with what actually happened.

@tonyknighton4019

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@CevicheGato

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to make a king of fighters story. But the reality has to be more mortal kombat esque there. And I could’ve written where Kyos girlfriend was sacrificed to Orochi and despite saving the world, he lost his young love of his life. That he would try to be serious at what loved ones should be saved. Maybe respect to his team Japan teammates and maybe Iori, his rival and Chizuru, his allied clan heiress. L

Years of trying to find unusual/'different' MUGEN characters and only bumping into your standard brash youth with a troubled backstory and future ambitions *cough* from street fighter, King of Fighters, and, er, anime fighting games... has made me wonder what the hell the story was behind that 'Orochi' guy. I needed this one, thank you. Including parts of actual fighting game footage as parts of the story explanation was a nice touch.

@maiastniki

Жыл бұрын

evil homer Orochi homero flashbacks

I never thought about how dark the series is in general. Especially 94-97. Theu eased up the darkness quite a bit during 99 and up. Then again it's still dark but the anime aesthetic probably makes it seem less crazy.

Seeing people talk about Orochi in a non Mugen context is weird to me. However, it is nice to know the actual origins of the character that inspired so many edits.

@BluuDemon

5 жыл бұрын

moviedude XD yea also The god Orochi Mugen edit (not any other just the normal god Orochi) is supposed to be his full power cus he was holding back in KOF 97

@Symonch_

Жыл бұрын

It's almost disappointing to see that the original Orochi is not the stupidly broken god he is in mugen ahah

@Reshiram658

Жыл бұрын

Exsctly! I was first introduced to Orochi in a mugen context and I thought the original orochi had the same “reputation”

Well explained!

@dredvax

3 жыл бұрын

You here too?? Play sometime?

@bguy6778

3 жыл бұрын

@Reyan Mahir Was

Came for a simple story.... "In immemorial times Earth gave birth to a powerful being... ." Oh this is going to be good....

Definitely more interesting than Street Fighter. I've been wanting to understand the lore as well. Thank you!

@ShoryuGame

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@tonyknighton4019

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch lol

@tonyknighton4019

2 жыл бұрын

tbhfStorytelling isn't exactly one of Capcom's defense.

@maforo85

Жыл бұрын

Mortal Kombat says hi

@rapgod1185

4 ай бұрын

@Seguru-tekken story? 😂they rushed it, kof and mk story better imo

I love how as a big fan this feels like sort of a weird feeling of spoiling myself the next KoF Destiny seasons, that i already know lol. I won't be watching more since i don't wanna spoil myself - mysterious gray haired guy with the red glove - and - flamboyant red dressed guy with the green flames - "they seem cool who might they be" lol

Here after KOF allstars was global released

I used to gather knowledge about Game Background History but even i didn't deeply studied it as you did. Great job.

Thanks soo much man. I've been looking for a video like this

At last someone explained the series 👌🏼 Thank you for the work and the amazing video

I wish Gaidel was in KOF I mean he would of been a nice character since they mentioned him as a Hakkeshu and also possessed the power of water. KOF has too many people using fire its kinda funny.

@tonyknighton4019

2 жыл бұрын

He might Be playable as either DLC in XV or a base character in XVI because of the fact that he's been brought back from the dead who can say?

I got to say, u done a pretty good job on this. I already know what it needs to be known on KOF/SNK games since I grew up playing SNK and still do. Over all u are the MAYBE only good story time channel on KOF tell as far as I know, I do hope u keep making them as well I LOVE the edit and way u make the vids, u are really good my dood, u got a new sub over all. c:

T'challa explaining KOF histories? I'm sold. Hundred percent!

@gocpng4699

4 жыл бұрын

Ha

@xantana6430

3 жыл бұрын

RIP

Orochi: was born to protect nature and being a gaia and being a myth. Also Orochi: *Wears a belt, pants and a shoe* This is a bit realistic.

@IkanaMaskedMan

3 жыл бұрын

He was reincarnated in Chris' body, who casually was wearing a belt, white pants and shoes

@KageNoTenshi

3 жыл бұрын

His true from is just a giant snake, which can be made into the belt pants and shoes

@toukuu

3 жыл бұрын

@@KageNoTenshi oooh thats neat

You’re doing god’s work my friend. Subscribed.

Love your videos, love SNK! Keep up the good work. How about a video on the lore from the spin-offs, like the GBA games?

You're amazing man. Great detail and awesome story telling. As I kid I never really followed the story, just wanted to finish the games. This is a perfect summary. Much better story than the Street fighter series. So much character.

@evejakull7491

5 жыл бұрын

Tg

@Liquiddna89blaa

3 жыл бұрын

@Reyan Mahir you must be fantastic at parties. First off I said STORY. I think the street fighter games are better aswell, but in terms story and Lore. KOF is king. Pun intended

My God... As a kid, playing KOF 97, I was clueless to all these stories. Knowing the story of this legendary saga, everything hits differently now. And I could beat the game with just one coin. That's how much I played and practiced :P

thank you for taking time on making this for us. Very humble on your part and you doing good work

@ShoryuGame

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

Great vid I’m a huge fan of KOF and SNK very informative about the lore of the Orochi Arc and you’ve just got another subscriber looking to check out more material cheers keep up the good vids.

Amazing man, Who love the Yashiro team background music ?

@captaincofthesky7157

5 жыл бұрын

Aye!

@kingninja1781

5 жыл бұрын

Ginisis !! Aye

@ginisis22

5 жыл бұрын

@@kingninja1781 what about 98 Chirs and Sharmi ?? 😍

@kingninja1781

5 жыл бұрын

@@ginisis22 I like Chris too

@evanevelasquez01

5 жыл бұрын

Love that guitar! The song is named "Bloody" by the way :)

Very well put together. Please keep them coming. Great video sir

I’ve been a life long street fighter player and for some reason I’m obsessed now with KOF. I’ve always known about it but now that’s all I play. This Channel is the Greatest.

Thank you...I've always wanted to see a story explanation on this.

I love your videos, the editing is spectacular; it was a pity that this one ended so soon. Fortunately for me, there are other of your videos left, so, please continue with your noble work, sir. P.S.: Hockey shoe, Hawk issue ,Lucky show: Orochi`s fandom really has some original names for its clubs. ;)

Amazing video, man! Please make more. KOF is the best fighting game, IMO and needs more attention.

Thank you! I was looking for this Lore happy you put in all the hard work.

@ShoryuGame

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

There are some mistakes. 1. Orochi first came into being 1800 year ago before the Kof 95, not thousands of years ago. 2. 660 years before Kof 95, not after Orochi was sealed, the seal started to weaken. 3. Rugal was not a potential vessel for Orochi. Rugal after seeing Goenitz powers, wanted Orochi powers for himself. Just saying. Been playing kof series for over 2 decades so know a thing or two. Hope that clears up few things.

@musashi777

5 жыл бұрын

Orochi (yamata no orochi) is a mythological beast that existed at the creation of Japanese history, so it is well before 1800 year before kof95.

@videogamesareforever

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShoryuGame 1. You're telling me the Japanese mythology, not kof lore if you're saying Orochi of kof existed for more than 1800 years before the kof95. 2. I'm right. 3. Again, saying Rugal was a potential Orochi host was never official in any kof lore till date. This is your opinion only. Also, only those of the Orochi bloodline can control Orochi power, therefore Rugal can never be seen as Orochi vessel by Goenitz. And Yes I do like your videos. It brings back good memories when I used to search over Internet for kof lore during dial-up internet days. No offence. :)

@SSIMS

5 жыл бұрын

@@videogamesareforever Yeah Orochi was sealed 1800 years before. It is said in the Pachinko. He existed before that time also.

Finally, the story of KOF makes a bit sense now. xD Great video!

This video was amazing. keep up the good work

really great effort realizing this series of lore thank you @ShoryuGame

Great content! Love to see more of KOF stuff

Orochi isn't actually a bad guy. He's just protecting the Earth trying to keep it in a state it originally was.

@addorsubtract650

3 жыл бұрын

True

@malcovich_games

2 жыл бұрын

Well, since we (humanity) are to be Orochi's victims, he gets to be the bad guy because of protagonist-centered morality.

@okaberintarou5020

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcovich_games Yeah, it's all subjective. But in the grand scheme of things, Orochi is right. He wants the world to return to its original form.

@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962

2 жыл бұрын

He's both J3sus and the AntiChrist all in one, who only wants to protect The Nature against humanity abuse. that's why he's a fascinating Diety and Chracter

11:46 "oh my got"

@alanblazed9737

4 жыл бұрын

That shocked me😨

I needed this, Ive first played 97 when I was younger, but thats all I knew when it comes to the story, just the events of 97 and some extra stuff here and there like the fact that Ash stole Iori's flames.. thats all. Also, sidenote, I recognized the arabian accent, I tried to see which country you're from, and lo and behold both of us live in the same country lmao.

6:58 Guile to Rugal’s right

@tastychlorine-om8jr

4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@GreaTMaX32

4 жыл бұрын

Sonic Boom!

@tastychlorine-om8jr

4 жыл бұрын

@@GreaTMaX32 Somersalt!

@gocpng4699

4 жыл бұрын

It's Really Him?

@kunfupandarofl

4 жыл бұрын

@@gocpng4699 Most likely yeah lol, Capcom and SNK during this period were throwing heat at each other in their games a lot lol.

Good job. The video I was looking for I was addicted to the kof97 arcade as a kid and couldn’t understand why all of that was happening

I'd subscribed a long time ago and I love your video and support your channel. I also would love to see Metal Slug as it is my favorite arcade video of all time along with KOF and SNK vs Capcom 2 SNK rules!

Amazing video bro A fan from Houston Tx Thumps up 👍

Amazing video, brief too...was reliving my childhood im every second.❤️❤️

Thanks so much man ! I was looking for something like this for years 😅

Thanks for posting this.

I can’t believe someone is actually discussing the KOF I haven’t even watched it and I’m subscribing to you buddy! Thank you SNK is the best. Do you have any Samurai Shodown?

I would like to see a samurai showdown lore. reading up on a few things on that game I realize that Samsho has very interesting plot up to part 4 oh and the last blade 1and 2 another deeply interesting fighting game from snk game. Great video by the way I was looking for something like this for KOF for along time.

Thank for the origin story man

FINALLY I'VE BEEN FINDING THIS KIND OF LORE! TY FOR UPLOADING! XDXDXDXDXDXDXD

Great video! I love playing KOF

Awesome bro. I always was a big fan of kof and streetfighters

Story is very well explained. Has almost the same story as I played KOF All Star. Great job!

@ShoryuGame

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Kof lore is fucking incredible. It's a shame that the games really didn't get a chance to explore it fully. I read the story over years on many different forums. It's so great. You did a phenomenal job man. Kick-Ass video.

Great content!!! 💯

I really need to say this once and for all YOU ARE THE BEST 😍

I only ever played KOF XIII, and even then I barely played on story mode, so I know literally nothing about what's going on with the plot and I'm not good enough at the game to find out lmao. With another KOF coming out soon, I'm hyped and wanna understand the whole story, so I'm really glad this video series was made! I'm also really glad the videos aren't too long and focus on one thing at a time, because I have ADHD and therefore a longer video would have been really tough for me and my brain. Thanks for making this!

@ShoryuGame

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the videos were helpful!

I appreciate your work and research, Cheers mate!

@ShoryuGame

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 thanks for the upload 👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@ShoryuGame

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

brilliant storytelling. kudos bro

Thanks for this, cuz i was so lost!

Great video!

I guess I knew about Kyo and Iori and Chizuru being the SNK Triforce of sorts, but that's about it, thanks for all the details. It's a very rich and consistant plot. As opposed to so many other games. I love Street Fighter, but they should do the same, skip years in between games, create narrative arcs to actually be excited about, and have their characters evolve. It moved a bit in V but they keep retconning themselves in order to include characters that first appeared in the future of the canon. It doesn't always have to be about Ryu and his power. It's been 30 years and Ryu has the same gi and his quest is always the same, 'keep it cool'. Maybe he can finally master it for good and move on? Let someone else be the focus. Necalli was whack. They did OK with Rashid, but eventually the story revolved back to Bison and the Psycho Power and the Satsui no Hadou and Guile and Nash and Chun-Li's Dad and basically go watch Street Fighter the Movie. This game is set before III and is supposed to bridge the story from Bison to the Illuminati. Let's hope VI picks up after III, so that we can finally get out of this mess.

Thanks for your hard work.

@ShoryuGame

9 ай бұрын

So nice of you

GOOD EXPLANATION.. Thanks!!

You forgot to mention in both this and iori's video is that he was able to defeat goenitz by using the Yasakani original flame

3:10 I bursted out in laughter when I saw an edited Overwatch map. Information's spot-on, though!

Looking forward to the continuation of the KoF sagas

3:12 Welcome to Temple of Hanamura

Super cool vid and where do u get the graphics of KOF, so cool

Thanks for sharing

So Orochi was made at the beginning of the KOF universe to be the protector of nature? And wants to destroy humanity for harming nature? Along with his ability to grant elemental powers to his followers, he is pretty much a extreme version of captain planet

@ShoryuGame

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much!

Brilliant. Took me a minute from the accent, but you nailed it! 🤲🙏🤲🙏

@ShoryuGame

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

I love this! and a fellow Moroccan! Subscribing immediately ;)

wow this channel is amazing now it all makes sense 30 years later 😂😂😂

Great video bruh

@ShoryuGame

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

thanks for the video

@ShoryuGame

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thanks for completing the lore I almost outgrew.

i'm curious about KOF lore because of KOF Allstar on Android and here i am now, looking up every KOF videos lore i can found

It's small but I love the use of the KOFAS illustrations

Orochi is a fuckin bad ass character in kof he looks so badass he has a so good combos really the strongest boss in kof

That was amazing

after all years then i saw this vid my whole life is complete now i can rest in peace

Why does he sound like T'challa🤷‍♂️

Hi, Very Awesome explanation, I would like to add more information about the Orochi Saga, Did you know that Chris, Yashiro, and Shermie of USA A.K.A The New Face Team, Kill the Orginal U.S.A. Team, the athlete team i think KOF 94, and also They only Join KOF 97 it is becuase they saw to the advertise that Iori will join that Year... and the reason why Yashiro, got angry with Iori, it is because Iori, have a band name YCS, the event organizer, 1st reserved YCS Band to perform, the event organizer didn't know the detail that the 1st Reserved YCS Band is for Yashiro, Chris, and Shermie, and the event organizer give the performance to YCS Iori's Band, the credit of fame that makes Yashiro burning desire to crush Iori, and the KOF 97 event is only fate, that they are the member or bloodline of Orochi... I hope this info help

@realamericannegro977

3 жыл бұрын

YSC didn't kill the USA team. In the later games the Sports team was beaten up and had their invitations taken by Vanessa's team.

3:12 Used the Hanamura map nice

I fucking love you, everyone subscribe and like, this dude deserves all the support in the fucking world. Ive been looking for videos like this for two years, having played kof um ol i wanted to learn more, now i search again for videos and i find your channel. God bless you.

😮😤😥😰 what a great story Damon!!😲

beautifully Explained 🤗

@ShoryuGame

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

Thank u come again