Unraveling the Forgotten Legacy of The NESTS Bosses - KOF Lore

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  • NESTS is the secret syndicate that played a pivotal role in the King of Fighters '99, 2000, and 2001 tournaments, utilizing them as a cover for their ambitious plans of global dominance. Positioned as the central antagonists during the second KOF story arc, NESTS introduced a roster of unforgettable bosses, including Krizalid, Clone Zero, Original Zero, and the ultimate antagonist, Igniz.
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    Timestamps:
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    0:00 : Intro
    1:30 : Backstory
    3:28 : Game events
    9:23 : The bosses Personal Attributes
    16:38 : Like & Subscribe
    Music:
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    "KD 0084" from KOF 2000
    "Cutting Edge" from KOF 2002 UM
    "Slasher Zero" from KOF 2000
    "Testament of NESTS" from KOF 2002 UM
    "Save The Universe" from KOF 2002 UM
    "Who Likes To Party" by Kevin MacLeod
    • Royalty Free Music - W...
    "Aurea Carmina" by Kevin MacLeod
    • Kevin MacLeod ~ Aurea ...
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Komentáře • 107

  • @joseurbina3835
    @joseurbina3835 Před 5 měsíci +52

    The NESTS Saga will always be my favorite Arc in the entire KOF series, it's like a combination of "Metal Gear Solid" and Dragon Ball Z's Android Saga into 1.

    • @ThiefofRPGistheWanderingSoul
      @ThiefofRPGistheWanderingSoul Před 5 měsíci +2

      Don't forget the Clone Saga of Spiderman's 90's run being very influential

    • @isaiahhellems7901
      @isaiahhellems7901 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Funny you mentioned The Android saga from DBZ because the same person that voices Igniz is the person that voice is cell in the Japanese dub. Norio Wakamoto

    • @joseurbina3835
      @joseurbina3835 Před 4 měsíci +5

      ​@@isaiahhellems7901That's a crazy Coincidence, I guess Igniz truly failed to become a God to created his own ideal "Perfect" World.

    • @wolfgangkrauser9735
      @wolfgangkrauser9735 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Nests saga is the "Spider-man: The Clone Saga" of the KOF series.

  • @meganinten0078
    @meganinten0078 Před 5 měsíci +46

    I remember a comment that said:
    "You fight against Krizalid in the underground
    You fight Clone Zero on the surface
    You fight Original Zero in the sky
    You fight Igniz in space"
    By the way, I really like how in the manhua (chinese comic) adaptation of the NESTS Saga, Heidern, instead of eliminating all of Kyo's clones, decided to recruit them to be his soldiers in his mercenary group.
    That's weird and also cool.
    The cold and silent soldier respects the lives from others, even clones 🫡

    • @ShoryuGame
      @ShoryuGame  Před 5 měsíci +10

      It's so true!

    • @WhatIsMatter101
      @WhatIsMatter101 Před 4 měsíci +8

      KOF bosses always follow a thematic hierarchy in each part. Its by design, not by accident.
      Like the NESTS saga bosses. The higher the rank of the boss, the higher the placement of their stages, i.e. Lieutenant (Krizalid), Major (Ling), General (Zero), Commander (Igniz).
      The Orochi Saga also follows a hiearchy, but this time religious theme with its bosses:
      94 - Disciple - Rugal
      95 - Enlightened disciple - Omega Rugal
      96 - Priest - Goenitz
      97 - God - Orochi
      Character designs and theming are what I like about SNK and KOF. Like the name Ling for example. Its Chinese for "zero."

  • @PaperPrincessChannel
    @PaperPrincessChannel Před 5 měsíci +33

    Krizalid's relationship with K' and Whip while remaining squarely in the 'villain' box makes him one of the most compelling characters of that era of KOF, and even of KOF as a whole. He's a tragic villain, which you don't see a whole lot of. As a side note, am I the only one who wants to see a 'Team Kula' featuring her, Diana, and Foxy all on a single team?

    • @ShoryuGame
      @ShoryuGame  Před 5 měsíci +6

      You're not the only one!

    • @raheelali973
      @raheelali973 Před 4 měsíci

      Malin yo-yo girl.
      Waiting for her

    • @Wolfedge75
      @Wolfedge75 Před 4 měsíci

      Kula's proven herself a KOF mainstay, so having her own personal team is a viable alternative to seeing her in Team K' _yet again._
      Not only do we get Foxy's comeback, but also for the first time a playable Diana.
      Maybe have one of Kula's old winposes added back in as an easter egg for putting them on the same team.

  • @moneywaffles9912
    @moneywaffles9912 Před 5 měsíci +14

    Good lord, the sprite work for these characters is unmatched in any fighting game.

  • @WhatIsMatter101
    @WhatIsMatter101 Před 4 měsíci +9

    The best thing about the NESTS saga is despite all odds (as to whats happening at SNK at the time), SNK still delivered and completed it.
    Imagine the art team doing triple the load of animation works they normally do (KOF 2001) in previous entries, (thanks to loss of manpower) while using the same engine used in KOF94.

  • @mufasakof3897
    @mufasakof3897 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Such in-depth investigation is not child's play, it shows how honest you are with your work.

    • @ShoryuGame
      @ShoryuGame  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Glad you think so.

  • @alucard_wex587
    @alucard_wex587 Před 5 měsíci +13

    Man we need to at least see one of them in season 3 if that even exist

  • @nintendolife25
    @nintendolife25 Před 4 měsíci +4

    NEST is probably the most well know villains in the entire franchise. Thanks to them, we got some characters who became fan favorites and mainstays throughout the entire SNK line up! Thank you for covering such awesome bosses that put SNK on the map for the trope “SNK Syndrome”! :)

  • @rhd8429
    @rhd8429 Před 5 měsíci +6

    I love all storyline of KOF
    But you're right nest saga is forgotten but amazing saga..👌👌

  • @AlwandeNzimande-fo2zq
    @AlwandeNzimande-fo2zq Před 5 měsíci +10

    you are the only person speaking about kof in CZcams I've seen you should do gameplay on kof games maybe livestreams

    • @ShoryuGame
      @ShoryuGame  Před 5 měsíci +6

      I did plenty of gameplay videos, both online and offline.

  • @layerp
    @layerp Před 4 měsíci +4

    NESTS yami no shihaisha, ware koso saikyo...migoto koete misero!
    Norio Wakamoto was perfect for voicing Ignis. It gives me chills every time.

  • @Tokumastu1
    @Tokumastu1 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I'd definitely like to see what Clone-Zero would get up to in the new era. I always loved that he was self-motivated and found success when he broke off of NEST.

  • @ajshiro3957
    @ajshiro3957 Před 5 měsíci +2

    KOF99 introduced 2 of my favorite themes from the KOF series.
    KOF99 have some of my favorite songs. Kyo's theme, and Krizalid's theme. And Iori's theme though.e.

  • @guillermo4687
    @guillermo4687 Před 5 měsíci +5

    NESTS is my favorite KOF saga because of the variety of characters. Also, 2001 felt as dark as '97 back then.
    Great video, Shoryu!

  • @winterice2022
    @winterice2022 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I miss zero and krizalid but i would really like krizalid back for kofxv season 3 boss dlc just to hear his theme remake in xv and hotaru for kofxv to

  • @gafraavrilt2297
    @gafraavrilt2297 Před měsícem +1

    NESTS vs Shadaloo Would Be Epic Battle Between 2 Most Evil Organizations In Fighting Game

  • @axiscrevite
    @axiscrevite Před 5 měsíci +2

    I found the NESTS Saga different, but cool in its own way. I usually manage to fight both Zeros decently, but for some reason I still struggle a lot fighting Krizalid and Igniz....and don't get me started on Magaki 💀...

  • @corpsedesecrator2612
    @corpsedesecrator2612 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Heres to the return of Krizalid, Igniz maybe the Zeros in KOF15. It is a close straw between Orochi and NESTS Saga but my edge goes to NESTS, I just love the idea of a Cartel Syndicate out for world domination cloning the crap of Kyo Kusanagi the posterboy, mainly one of many key things I love about NESTS is the introduction to one of my mains K’Dash the new poster boy the most based character whom not only I enjoy playing as but also see myself mirror this character as my personality is much like his and Iori’s and to me K’Dash is similar to Kyo in terms of his play style and his role as the posterboy and protagonist with Iori’s demeanor and characteristics is probably why this character is beloved to me and why I fail to understand why initially people resented this character originally during his debut in KOF99. This Saga also introduces one of my other mains Kula Diamond whom at this point is as iconic as Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui. I like all the Antagonists and iconic bosses obviously and the shift from a Clan of descendants sealing away a Demonic entity that their ancestors once did before them while confronting it’s followers and subordinates and tough ones at that in the Hakkeshu in the way of the main resurfacing threat Orochi to this more Sci Fi Cyber influenced story of a powerful Cartel Organization that may not necessarily be this powerful Immortal being with crazy cult followers whom inherited some elemental powers but easily in a different way almost as much of a threat and possibly a planetary level threat if Igniz had his way through augmented technology giving that futuristic Sci Fi element along with a badarse edgy protagonist I especially love we have a really captivating story and all these messed up experiments along the way all these tragic characters leaves for a dark grim storytelling I love, with amazing music throughout the Arc is why NESTS is my favorite Arc. Tales of Ash keeps it going and is a good follow through as well and continuation even though its a tier below NESTS and Orochi we still got to understand how high the bar has been set from these 2 amazing Arcs.

  • @brrianthananayagam7300
    @brrianthananayagam7300 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hey shoryu games! Love the content, please discuss kof 10th anniversary !

  • @juanca2567
    @juanca2567 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Do you think a redemption arc can happen for Krizalid and Original Zero? They are the most sympathetic of the 4 NESTS bosses. And there’s a theory that Sylvie is the daughter of Igniz since she got a quote from him from Verse, they are both of NESTS origin, and they have the same hair color.

  • @condescending28
    @condescending28 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hope to get my Boy, Krizalid back in KOF XV. Great video.

  • @towhidkhandoker7593
    @towhidkhandoker7593 Před 5 měsíci +4

    love your videos, man. keep up the good work.

  • @DouglasStewart99
    @DouglasStewart99 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'd kill for Krizalid to make a comeback one day. Dear Falling Angel (and Cutting Edge) gives me life to this very day!

  • @YonCyclops3965
    @YonCyclops3965 Před 4 měsíci

    Great work! Havent seen you covering these guys since the old nests saga lore video.
    But, honestly, the people who really need your attention are Those From The Past.
    Good luck!😅

  • @BrandonJXN2
    @BrandonJXN2 Před 4 měsíci

    NESTS was easily my favorite KOF saga. So many memorable characters emerged from it. Though it needs to be said that Ron is the coolest member of NESTS. Easily.

  • @Roderickthegray
    @Roderickthegray Před 4 měsíci

    Broooo I love some of the fan made NESTS projects going around like Mark of the Souls, wicked series

  • @jeremyhall2727
    @jeremyhall2727 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I really hope some of them will come back. I loved clone zero

  • @ellermanaloto131
    @ellermanaloto131 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Kneel down for King Igniz and the whole NEST!

  • @bananabike279
    @bananabike279 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video, NESTS was pretty rad as an evil organization. Really do hope we get all of the bosses in KOF 16

  • @XellosNi
    @XellosNi Před 4 měsíci +1

    Maybe Original Zero also had a hunch Ingniz couldn't be trusted and saved the KOF Champions after his defeat because he figured they could handle the unproven traitor.

  • @masterofgaming433
    @masterofgaming433 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for this video, well narrated :D

  • @RobSikes
    @RobSikes Před 4 měsíci

    Whenever you do lore video I stop whatever I'm doing and watch.

  • @ThiefofRPGistheWanderingSoul
    @ThiefofRPGistheWanderingSoul Před 5 měsíci +2

    Krizalid should be Team Khronen's new 3rd member in KoF XVI, with an optional Boss Fight.
    Unfortunately Clone Zero is likely to never be seen again given Original Zero has seemingly replaced him.
    Original Zero I feel like should be similar to Rugal in XV in the future. Just a single entry boss, with a few interactions next time with like Kula, Krizalid, and Khronen.
    Igniz, should never come back. Please lets leave him and his cheapness in the past.

  • @docbaker3333
    @docbaker3333 Před 4 měsíci

    These guys are Just Shocker but tooled for a fighting game. and it's honesty cool.

  • @SargeScum
    @SargeScum Před 4 měsíci

    Missed You!

  • @786HouseofWisdom
    @786HouseofWisdom Před 5 měsíci +4

    correction Krizalid is actually a clone of K' not Kyo 3:35

    • @ShoryuGame
      @ShoryuGame  Před 4 měsíci +1

      He is. But K' is also a Kyo clone, which was one step in creating the ultimate clone (at the time), Krizalid.

    • @786HouseofWisdom
      @786HouseofWisdom Před 4 měsíci

      @Game you're wrong..and Im honestly surprised you don't know this..maybe you're not a fan of K'.. *K' is not a clone of Kyo* that's blasphemous K' is his own person a real human being, and he was abducted by Nests and then fused with Kyo's DNA to make him a spare sacred treasure and in doing so K' lost his memories of his past self..this is why Krizalid's death was kinda sad since he thought Whip/Seirah is his sister because he is a clone of K'

    • @WhatIsMatter101
      @WhatIsMatter101 Před 4 měsíci

      SNK lore of KOF states that K' is a Kyo clone. Despite the fact that K' isnt actually a clone grown from Kyo's DNA but a grown person imprinted with Kyo's DNA. Technically making him a Kyo clone. He wouldnt be able to able to use the Kusanagi flames otherwise.
      Yes its iffy, but those are SNK's official words.
      Lorewise, NESTS took several routes to create a Kyo clone:
      A)Imprinting a person with Kyo's DNA (K')
      B)Cloning K' up to 5000 times (Krizalid and K9999) making 2 successful quasi Kyo clones.
      C)Actually making Kyo clones (Kyo1 and Kyo2)
      D)Creating a biomechanical Kyo clone (KOF2k2 Kusanagi, theres an official KOF2k2 artwork of him by Falcoon with burnt skin exposing the robotic parts).

    • @786HouseofWisdom
      @786HouseofWisdom Před 4 měsíci

      @@WhatIsMatter101 do you have a link? where does KOF state that? how does that make him a clone? like maybe in a metaphorical sense..because they have access to same to same power? but their fighting styles are completely different and i would argue K' is quite superior to Kyo, or at least an upgrade..and afaik lorewise in the ending of 99 it shows that K′ is a young man who lost all his memories when the NESTS syndicate captured him and injected the DNA of Kyo Kusanagi to replicate his pyrokinetic abilities that's all

    • @786HouseofWisdom
      @786HouseofWisdom Před 4 měsíci

      @@WhatIsMatter101 also please play KOF XIII, and read the dialogues of K' it's pretty clear from there that K' is not a clone but a real person

  • @isaiahhellems7901
    @isaiahhellems7901 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It's funny that they were able to clone kyo and his ability to control fire which I always thought was more mystical in nature but they made it seem more of a biological sort of pyrokinesis

  • @latini3042
    @latini3042 Před 5 měsíci

    still can't believe u r from morocco ! real proud of u brother

  • @savargemaxwell7119
    @savargemaxwell7119 Před 5 měsíci

    These are my favorite bosses

  • @jeremyhall2727
    @jeremyhall2727 Před 4 měsíci

    I missed then. Bring back clone zero 😅 i loved that dude. His personality & his cute 🤔 his move list was great as well

  • @DHYohko
    @DHYohko Před 5 měsíci +1

    Dont forget lady Zero and lady Zero clone from the mobile game.... prime targets for their resurection and waifu factors

  • @fakename8543
    @fakename8543 Před 3 měsíci

    Krizalid is doing this thing to me where he grabs and pushes me to the other side and doesnt do the follow up attack until the 3rd or 4th time of tossing me around lol

  • @ragenstorm6464
    @ragenstorm6464 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video Shoryu! Although I disliked the NEST storyline the most in KOF, I have to admit that their bosses were off the charts frustrating lol.

  • @nugget3327
    @nugget3327 Před 5 měsíci

    The NESTS bosses really carried this saga

  • @Chalepastel
    @Chalepastel Před 5 měsíci +2

    is this the end of Lovable Igniz?

  • @RetroCollecting
    @RetroCollecting Před 5 měsíci

    Tabarklah 3lik 7al9a f mostawa fakrtini f kof 99 tal 2001

    • @ShoryuGame
      @ShoryuGame  Před 5 měsíci

      Lah yhafdek!

    • @IsmailKhan-vc1zf
      @IsmailKhan-vc1zf Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@ShoryuGameWait a minute... Are you talking Arabic? Is it Arabic?

  • @publiqgc935
    @publiqgc935 Před 5 měsíci

    I think we have to have Zero in KOFXV its just a crime if we dont have any of these guys. I hope.EVO brings a new story to KOFXV

  • @Bardockssj2003
    @Bardockssj2003 Před 3 měsíci

    Why do i get the feeling that NESTS is like the red ribbon army from Dragon Ball?

  • @PongLenis3991
    @PongLenis3991 Před 4 měsíci

    Can you do history of Double Dragon video?

  • @animemafia5988
    @animemafia5988 Před 5 měsíci

    Who's here for the daily KOF Lore! I know I am!

  • @meganinten0078
    @meganinten0078 Před 5 měsíci +6

    9:13 You can say all about the NESTS Bosses but you have to admit, they have the best designs of all the evil organizations in the KOF series. Especially Igniz.
    The only exception would be Krizalid when he takes off his cool jacket. His special battle suit looks...weird 😅
    If he comes back he needs a redesign or just make him wear his cool jacket from KOF 2001
    Edit: I am probably the only person who prefers Original Zero and Igniz's themes from KOF 2001 over their 2002UM themes
    Edit #2: I like the female versions of both Zeros in KOF All Stars, they look cool and pretty, especially the female version of Clone Zero

    • @SaikouShiva
      @SaikouShiva Před 5 měsíci +2

      Igniz' 2001 theme is definitely superior.

    • @meganinten0078
      @meganinten0078 Před 4 měsíci

      @@SaikouShiva Indeed 👍
      Glad to find someone who also likes the music of KOF 2001 😄
      I have uploaded it on my YT channel
      I wish you a good day.

    • @redacted428
      @redacted428 Před 4 měsíci

      @@meganinten0078 how can u say the bosses have good designs when none of them are sexy waifus? (With the obvious exception of Angel who was more of a sub-boss)

  • @eldavisfire
    @eldavisfire Před 4 měsíci +1

    we used to make fun of clone zero and his "fart attack" hhahah

  • @gustavobarbosa8262
    @gustavobarbosa8262 Před 4 měsíci

    Shoryugame dude can you do these three games lore blazblue, akatsuki blitzkampf and under night in birth please

  • @vividleo
    @vividleo Před 5 měsíci

    WHOO YEAH JUST U WAIT COMING SOON 🔜 MY SUPER LOW BUDGET NESTS SAGA KOF MOVIE 😂

  • @conradojavier7547
    @conradojavier7547 Před 4 měsíci

    I feel like KOF XV ahould give us NESTS Bosses like Krizalid & Zero in Boss Challenge.

  • @InzidenzPanik
    @InzidenzPanik Před 4 měsíci

    This saga always gets bashed but it was the one I grew with and honestly, the Clone Zero thing was a hiccup in the whole thing but besides that there was a pretty fun thing going on with the Kyo coming of age / identity crisis clone thing and the sibling story with K and Whip.
    At least its miles better than whatever they are doing with Shun and Isla.

    • @royasturias1784
      @royasturias1784 Před 4 měsíci

      This Anastasia character in what OP had called the Amplified Spectres arc is one illusive woman.

  • @OpoumConsumer
    @OpoumConsumer Před 5 měsíci

    Their story should have been longer, even by 2 parts.

  • @Carlitonsp1
    @Carlitonsp1 Před 5 měsíci

    I seem to be the only one who prefers Mustache Zero over Anime Zero.

    • @WhatIsMatter101
      @WhatIsMatter101 Před 4 měsíci

      Not a lot of people find the appeal of an 80s porn mustache. I can tell from experience that having a 'stache rocks.
      It rocked 2 of my exes' world.

  • @dalelumina3
    @dalelumina3 Před 5 měsíci

    still coping for krizalid in 15 💔

  • @coyotestylepro1150
    @coyotestylepro1150 Před 5 měsíci

    🧡🧡🧡

  • @redacted428
    @redacted428 Před 4 měsíci

    Not a bad video Shoryu but I don't know how you can make a video about NESTS without mentioning Angel. I mean I know she isn't a main boss but she was at least a sub-boss.

    • @ShoryuGame
      @ShoryuGame  Před 4 měsíci

      She wasn't in 2001. She was a sub boss in 2002, which is a non canon game.

  • @extract8058
    @extract8058 Před 4 měsíci

    How is this forgotten?

  • @Swiss-Rome
    @Swiss-Rome Před 4 měsíci

    Remember one time i held back tears because i blew my last 10 bucks of my allowance tryna beat the sub boss not main but sub. This is why i hate SNK bosses

  • @KhukuriGod
    @KhukuriGod Před 4 měsíci

    The NESTS bosses are as iconic as they are infuriating. They're lightyears ahead of an unmemorable boss like Verse, who is merely a cheap tool to bring back dead characters. Otoma=Raga isn't all that memorable, either.

  • @i-yell-a-lot4906
    @i-yell-a-lot4906 Před 4 měsíci

    WHERE DO VILLAINS GET ALL OF THIS MONEY FROM!?!? 😅

    • @royasturias1784
      @royasturias1784 Před 4 měsíci +1

      For ex, Rugal gets his money from various illicit arms deals.
      The transhumanist faction of the video is no different.

    • @WhatIsMatter101
      @WhatIsMatter101 Před 4 měsíci

      They call an Eastern country a threat, create a protective army for European countries, then start wars to money launder western taxpayers' money into said said protective army.

  • @chedysouilhi7408
    @chedysouilhi7408 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Let' s start a petition to bring back igniz , kensou , krizalid , oswald and shion in upcoming kof xv season (that would be enough to close up the roster)
    im willing to pay insane amounts to bring them back and also to banish magaki and saiki from kof history forever and pretend they never existed 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤

    • @redacted428
      @redacted428 Před 4 měsíci

      You have insane amounts? 😂

    • @redacted428
      @redacted428 Před 4 měsíci

      Anyway I agree. Kensou is underrated. Oswald too

  • @ChoseDeath
    @ChoseDeath Před 4 měsíci

    Let me tell you what made me Rage Quit. The absolutely embarrassing net-code in KOF XV. Why can't I play a game?! It makes me so sad.

  • @wolfgangkrauser9735
    @wolfgangkrauser9735 Před 4 měsíci

    Nests saga sucks so bad that SNK had to bring back Rugal, Goenitz, Geese and Yamazaki in 2002 just to make this saga as less disappointing as possible.
    Nests bosses are not cool, dont have any charisma (one of them is redundant and farts on his opponents), and none of them, I mean none, has a background story.
    I wonder why we didnt see them after 2002; oh, wait.
    Orochi saga rules.

    • @WhatIsMatter101
      @WhatIsMatter101 Před 4 měsíci

      Stop buying drugs from Geese, Krauser. Youre obviously having a bad trip.