Akuma's New Raging Demon Explained in Street Fighter 6
1,427Akuma’s Raging Demon returns in Street Fighter 6 with a new level of detail and storytelling. This iconic move, also known as the Shun Goku Satsu, has been a staple in the series, but in Street Fighter 6, we get to see what happens behind the scenes in a cinematic cutscene.
In this video, we dive deep into the symbolism and meaning behind Akuma’s new Super. The move begins with the familiar "Die a 1000 deaths," referencing the afterimages of Akuma's strikes, a feature introduced in Street Fighter 4 and continued through Street Fighter V. However, Street Fighter 6 adds three more lines of dialogue, each with its own significance.
The second line, "Usurp the Heavens," represents the kanji for "Heaven" that appears on Akuma's back, symbolizing his transcendence and achievement of immortality. The third line, "Embrace the Sorrow," alludes to the Satsui no Hado, a dark energy Akuma has embraced to enhance his fighting abilities.
The fourth line, "Become the Demon," needs no explanation, as it signifies Akuma fully embracing his demonic nature. These lines are accompanied by classical kanji compounds, giving the move an ancient, godlike quality.
The kanji used in Akuma's Super are arranged in the form of yojijukugo, Japanese idioms that convey ideas or stories in a concise manner. These idioms, originating from China, add depth to Akuma's character and the move itself.
We also explore the origins of these idioms, which can be traced back to obscure manga panels predating Street Fighter: Ryu Final, indicating Capcom's attention to detail and commitment to the series' lore.
Join us as we unravel the mysteries of Akuma's new Raging Demon in Street Fighter 6, and share your thoughts on whether this new rendition enhances or diminishes the move's mystique.
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Sources:
Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/Quasimodox/status/1785125833977262581
Street Fighter: Ryu Final Manga: https://archive.org/search?query=creator%3A%22Masahiko+Nakahira%22
Street Fighter: Hong Kong Manga
Full Manga: https://zcymh.com/manben/40672/
Akuma Vs. Violent Ken: https://zcymh.com/huashu/40672/1185106.html
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Die A Thousand Deaths
1:04 Raging Demon (English)
1:16 Analysis
2:17 Raging Demon (Japan)
2:31 Analysis
3:07 Kanji & Idioms
4:55 Final Manga
5:54 Hong Kong Manga
7:24 Outro
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