Okay, something I find fascinating is that the footage I find of him, he isn't just styling for the sake of styling but DANCING specifically. Psychologically, dancing is something we do as a stress reliever and a confirmation of our safety. Bro is keeping his cool throughout all of this, not just breathing deeply but by going the next level
For real I kept thinking that keeping that sort of infectiously cheerful attitude must be doing wonders for any nervousness he might have otherwise had. Probably did a number on his opponents too :p.
Shout out to both Hayao and Frankie. Frankie was such a sport, injury and all. He played really really well and took on all the challenges 👏 Hayao, for bringing the hype, personality, attitude and showcasing heaven-tier Hugo 🙌
The air "DAIGO PARRY" from Hugo down to both player's life at a pixel left, not only that but he manage to dodged Ken SA to conceal the winning game. Definitely another defining EVO MOMENT.
I found out about this from a friend saying that a new moment in Evo history was made this year and went to watch it for myself and Hayao is the best Hugo in the business.
The sequence of event was just so crazy and the moment was truly unique because it was a god damn drop kick over a super. Even if you full party the super this was the hypest
Daigo: Performs "The Parry". Loses the tournament, wins the hearts of minds of players. Hayao: Performs a mid-air parry. Loses the tournament, wins the hearts and minds of players.
Its a perfect read. He knew Frankie's best bet was a Super. Second choices were either EX Dragon Punch or EX Hurricane Kick for chip damage. It takes a lot of experience to get that read perfectly and to do that in a tournament level. Wow.
@@SaltyRamen. Now that I read further into it: You're right, the dropkick was more important because Hayao found a use for a move that JWong himself said was useless move.
when Justin said: OMG no no no !!!! (he got his flashback coming back again LMAOOO)，bruh what a honor to be able to saw that moment in live, just awesome!!! let's goooo FGs!!!! PogU
For me, the best set of all EVO 2024. Man, Hayao is truly a showman but also a great Hugo player. This will be the most memorable moment of this year tournament.
The MECHANICAL skill HAYAO displayed was just insane. Landing multiple 720s in a tournament setting? Chain parry into a guaranteed reversal? It's something you don't find often in modern fighting games.
To this day, high-level 3rd Strike is my favorite fighting game to watch…especially players who use lower tier characters like Kuroda, RX, KSK, and obviously Hayao.
this is my first time seeing footage of Hayao and i gotta say im already a big fan of him. the fact he hopped over ken's SA3 (super good) with hugo's st hk (useless) and then punished the whiffed the super to win the match with practically 0 HP is mind boggling! props to both players for bringing such a hype match to the tourney.
Broo I just watched the Hayao full run and after idolizing him to the point of making a song about it performing a Daigo level parry at Evo is like closing a full circle, truly the best thing at Evo this year
@@SaltyRamen. he has a bunch of old videos floating around that are around a decade old of him playing Hugo against some really good Japanese players. If your a new Third Strike fan In suggest you check them out.
@@SaltyRamen. always has... great variety in play styles, the corner traps, footsies, okie dokes, and incredible parry system etc etc. most complete SF ever
This is why 3s is the best fighting game, when you think of the daigo full parry, when you see things like this, no other fighter has this level of hype. Modern dumbed down fighters just can't compete against a game with this level of depth
I was the dude swinging his hat when Hayao did the splits, and I cant believe I get to be part of this mans history. GOD I LOVE HAYAO!
Brooo, subbed
Pinned
Hi Hammer bro
No. It was me. Stop lying
I seen you make that move at the strip club when a gal is doing the splits too.
To have Justin on the comms for this moment is crazy
Justin having flashbacks lol
When your vocabulary is limited so crazy is the easy choice.
Bro's presence is required for every evo moment
@@kennymccormick8295 i wanna be hall monitor so bad energy 😂 l comment
Justin is GoAT🎉🎉🎉
Hayao was the best thing at EVO this year!
🎉🎉🎉🎉 right?
Easily!! Holy captured the magic! What a comeback!! Can't script that holy even the finish ahhh
@@RAEN74finish with a “useless button”
Him and Punk finally winning. Fantastic Evo this year.
@@oEXTRA Punk is a bit toxic, no? just my impression
I NEVER thought I’d see a more hype “physical” EVO moment than Poongko taking his shirt off. This guy is the new official sponsor of EVO hype.
Yo Poongko came out of nowhere and doubled perfect Diago that was nuts too
@@SaltyRamen. Nice memory, cousin!
@@thegodofpez whatever happened to him?
@@SaltyRamen.
He still plays but not as often
Okay, something I find fascinating is that the footage I find of him, he isn't just styling for the sake of styling but DANCING specifically. Psychologically, dancing is something we do as a stress reliever and a confirmation of our safety. Bro is keeping his cool throughout all of this, not just breathing deeply but by going the next level
Woah that’s deep. Hayao is playing 4d chess with stress management
For real I kept thinking that keeping that sort of infectiously cheerful attitude must be doing wonders for any nervousness he might have otherwise had. Probably did a number on his opponents too :p.
@@audiosmurf Good manner still but yeah it's a mind fuck to his opponent
My man is feeling himself
For sure, I don't think the pacing chess master trope is an accident.
This is what EVO is for! Hayao may not have won his tournament but he definitely won EVO this year
I wish he did
@@SaltyRamen. I mean same thing happened to Daigo back in 2004 after the iconic moment, he also lost the match afterwards.
You mean he will the people, definitely didn't win EVO, but the people's champion is more honorable
@@TheGreatLuigi592I understand. I wish the hype guys win too
Here we go again lol
Shout out to both Hayao and Frankie.
Frankie was such a sport, injury and all. He played really really well and took on all the challenges 👏
Hayao, for bringing the hype, personality, attitude and showcasing heaven-tier Hugo 🙌
I agree!!! Huge respect and what a game. This was so hyped!!! 3rd strike really is GOAT
Injured FG player? 💀 Get real son.
@@kennymccormick8295 concentrating while injured is hard. Duh.
You need two people to make moments like this happen. Respect to Frankie!
Injury? Mad respect
Hayao what an absolute legend, and he's 41 ?? my goodness
He def stretches
41 going on 20
japanese people stop aging at 20 and then they rapidly start aging at retirement age
Damn. He's looking young.
look closely at the exact moment he wins the match, 41 in time. hahaha
2:02 "What is he doing?" HE'S BEGINNING TO BELIEVE.
His pants are starting to get real nervous
The fuckin death drop.
This match is going down in 3rd strike history
Ohhh for sure one of the most iconic moments. Honestly I think 37 can not be topped. This was not close but second
The air "DAIGO PARRY" from Hugo down to both player's life at a pixel left, not only that but he manage to dodged Ken SA to conceal the winning game. Definitely another defining EVO MOMENT.
@@DD01880no doubt
I would be shitting myself if this is the opponent I am facing off against in any competition
Nerves of steel
I found out about this from a friend saying that a new moment in Evo history was made this year and went to watch it for myself and Hayao is the best Hugo in the business.
The sequence of event was just so crazy and the moment was truly unique because it was a god damn drop kick over a super. Even if you full party the super this was the hypest
Hayao was the gem of this whole event. This really was moment 38 in that sense. What a guy. Great play from Frankie too, such a sick set
The set had everything in it. The whiplash of the final moment was too much. You know it’s good when commentators lose it
The losers bracket is where peak lives, I have learned.
Really? You a pro? Respect man!
The place where everyone play like their life is at stake
20 years after the original Evo Moment 37, with one of the players in said Moment commentating. Just insane
This was pretty insane no?
Justin definitely got flashbacks to that moment again
For like the
100th time
@@JodaroKujo PTSD from Diago
@@SaltyRamen. he never will escape it
@@JodaroKujolol the victims of evo moment
Daigo: Performs "The Parry". Loses the tournament, wins the hearts of minds of players.
Hayao: Performs a mid-air parry. Loses the tournament, wins the hearts and minds of players.
I think the drop kick was more of a read and a call out and the fact he did that after 4 air parries is what makes this fuckksokdkn amazing
Its a perfect read. He knew Frankie's best bet was a Super.
Second choices were either EX Dragon Punch or EX Hurricane Kick for chip damage.
It takes a lot of experience to get that read perfectly and to do that in a tournament level. Wow.
@@SaltyRamen. Now that I read further into it: You're right, the dropkick was more important because Hayao found a use for a move that JWong himself said was useless move.
I love how this overshadowed the rest of the 3rd strike tourney
haha unfortunately as it should
Tier lists now will be like "IS HUGO ACTUALLY HIGH TIER ???"
Well I mean Hugo is definitely bad because the tool kit requires parry
he didn't even win this year
legendary run, unforgettable for sure, but no one really think hugo is good
@@cheeseistaken
--------> The Joke
You
@@cheeseistaken I'm referring to the Melee community that says "DK is high tier"
@@SaltyRamen. sure is
Justin Wong was so happy to find him not the only victim in EVO Moments videos starting from that moment.
lol this was just as devastating
Dude is 41!? No shot lol I love this dudes energy 🤣
Gotta keep flexing
I bet he probably stretches a lot too.
Dude look like in his 20's
Insane!!! I remember watching Hayao kick ass with Hugo in the early 2000’s. So glad to see he’s still going strong 💪
… and flexible
@@SaltyRamen.even more😂
HUGO HYPE
Seriously!!! Way to hype up the whole tournament
ハヤオがまた不幸なヒューゴ使いを増やしてしまう
@@sawayaka_sawaday😢😢😢😂😂
02:15 Yuujirou Hanma right there! He showing Demon Back!
Baki ref
He literally physically flexed on him?
God damn!
I have never seen such a polite and dominant flex
when Justin said: OMG no no no !!!! (he got his flashback coming back again LMAOOO)，bruh what a honor to be able to saw that moment in live, just awesome!!! let's goooo FGs!!!! PogU
you were there? respect
You know it’s real when commentators lose it! Do you have a moment more hype than this?! let me know, I have only seen two games :)
This is why old fighting games are cooler than modern E-sports. Peak execution, a free mind and an endless desire to create hype.
3rd strike is too perfect that respect
That's what older people always say tho, that theirs are better than the younger generation's
And the younger generation don't care about old haters
The fact that he used the double flying kick to dodge Ken's super at last frame possible is just mad. That man earned his splits.
Yep retro credit
Bro didn't have to flex that hard 😂
He’s been practicing
Literally 😂
For me, the best set of all EVO 2024. Man, Hayao is truly a showman but also a great Hugo player. This will be the most memorable moment of this year tournament.
I heard I literally watched 2 matches and I am lucky to see this
The buildup to this losers final was nuts, so many good players and he managed to break through with such an elite character.
Elite as in you must be elite because Hugo is bottom tier
@@SaltyRamen. exactly 👍
🎼🎶Wherever Hugo, whatever you do, he's gonna break through you with one hit🎶
720 720 720
3:07 everyone 😂😂
Worthless button to win the crowd
Im so glad i saw this moment unspoiled during the tournament. It is still magical to revisit. Hayao is officially one of the Legends
Bro that’s amazing !
Hayao is PEAK FGC bruh
I wish all FGC is this fun
Hard to call it losers bracket when that man just won all of our hearts.
well said.
Unforgettable moments for some: but just another day for Hayao
He is just happy it seems
Hayao pulling the fighter moves in-game and drag queen moves on stage.
Woah unexpected take
Yeah the drag queen kick was baller, ally king shit
Science still cannot define what the freak Hayao is
Wherever he goes, there is a trace of "HOW DO HE DO THAT?"
Legendary
2:15 Dang, look at those dumptruck!
Dang
Only fans know
With his magic pants-the pants that don't rip.
Is that his sponsor?
@@SaltyRamen. yep
@@CubeSalmonlol
@@SaltyRamen. XD
Welcome back. This wont be your last time watching this
Hahah nice one!
Hayao won Evo 3s, He might not have got a trophy, but he won History
I believe so
3:17 was insane
3:42 SF NERD STRIKE LETS GOO
lol good catch
LETS GO FRANKIE!!! That moment was insane hayao was showing so much energy the third strike community show so much energy that most top 8s didn't have
I feel the same way. I don’t think 5 or 6 carry this level of hype
The MECHANICAL skill HAYAO displayed was just insane. Landing multiple 720s in a tournament setting? Chain parry into a guaranteed reversal? It's something you don't find often in modern fighting games.
3rd strike is the platform for the greatest performance
Dude playing Ken was a good sport respect
I agree!!!
Hitting a split on the EVO grand stage is crazy work 😂
To this day, high-level 3rd Strike is my favorite fighting game to watch…especially players who use lower tier characters like Kuroda, RX, KSK, and obviously Hayao.
Can’t be topped
this is my first time seeing footage of Hayao and i gotta say im already a big fan of him. the fact he hopped over ken's SA3 (super good) with hugo's st hk (useless) and then punished the whiffed the super to win the match with practically 0 HP is mind boggling! props to both players for bringing such a hype match to the tourney.
Hard read into evo moment
Hayaonderstandable.
Also note that Hayao is 41 years old at the time of recording. Damn.
Peak Foreshadowing. Justin saying "Hugo if he parryied the air tatsu wouldn't result in a whiff punish"
lol glad you caught that
3:08 "Oh, oh my God! No! NO!"Justin is reliving Evo moment #37 😣
Forever rent free
I can't fucking believe another Evo moment has been born!
3rd strike delivers
this is what EVO is about! pure HYPE and Hayao showed hyped AND Showmanship!
Yes!!!!
Broo I just watched the Hayao full run and after idolizing him to the point of making a song about it performing a Daigo level parry at Evo is like closing a full circle, truly the best thing at Evo this year
Where is your song. I’d listen
Loved his old Hugo videos back in the day🙃. Never I would have expected Hayao to pop off in the flesh on Evo 2024. The man is a third strike legend.
This is my first time seeing it
@@SaltyRamen. he has a bunch of old videos floating around that are around a decade old of him playing Hugo against some really good Japanese players. If your a new Third Strike fan In suggest you check them out.
Let’s go Frankie!!
😂
He is now my role model.
work on that flex! :)
The air parries are amazing. Literally 1HP.
The stars aligned for this
What a showman
very unusual for a jpnese
the fact that he can reach top 6 with Hugo is awesome
I wish he’d win it
THAT is one example of someone having fun
Yes! Not bm but he is enjoying himself
Having a grappler in top 6 is hype.
Having a jolly happy funny guy who plays grapplers is even better
I love the energy. I feel like if they buff his dmg he can be viable
プレイヤーも観客も一つになった試合だなぁ。
And makes a split!
1:36 got me real good 😂😂
Bro!!! So true
That's what confidence looks like folks
And flexibility
He may not have won the tournament, but he won the crowd's hearts. Ha ha ha!
So true also organizers must realize that he draws a crowd
Hayao was the real champion this year. ❤😂
I wanted him to win.
It's saying a lot when someone can amaze JWong like that.
Good point
I cant imagine Hayao and Smug sitting next to each other. Must be fun to see.
Would be sick
dont watch EVO but could watch this guy a lot
same same fr fr
He truly is one of a kind
A gem!
Definetly evo moment 38
What a meme!!! He deserves this legacy
이번 evo에서 최고로 재밌는 경기였음
스타는 다르다!
What does the second sentence mean
Evo Moment 2024.
Definitely came out of nowhere
Was that Enya playing when he did the splits?? 😂 truly a fitting song for a majestic moment !
Hahah it’s from the Volvo truck commercial. Van dem did the split with this ridiculous arrangement
I do not play Hugo but this puts a smile on my face 😊
Yes! What 3rd strike can be
The parry into the dropkick over the special is nuts!
My mind was melting
Nothing makes me happier than watching top tiers get absolutely destroyed by lowtiers. Warms my heart
And with such style
HOLY SHIT. Even after so many years, this game always have so unexpected moments!
I never knew you can do that
The peoples champion 💪💪💪
Peoples elbow
This is why 3rd strike is the GOAT of Fighting game. truly a masterpiece.
Yeah I don’t think it can be topped
evo moment #38 🔥
Hype is real
i was cheering for that guy. a true showman
Honestly really impressive showing
Hayao is here to have fun and win this was the one tournament set I could watch without getting bored because of how entertaining hayao is
I love his energy!
>Japanese are very reserved and polite
Hayao styling on everyone. Amazing clips.
Hayao won the whole thing
Hayao is completely insane and completely stole the show.
What a legacy
3RD STRIKE WILL NEVER DIE 🫶🏾
Time capsule of hype
As always SF3 Third Strike never disappoints. 😎
You know it. 3rd strike needs some balance but goat
He's very athletic to be able to do that during a tournament.
Guy must do ballet or something
hayao at EVO is amazing. I've always wanted to see him played at EVO. His Hugo has always been crazy.
Yeah should be buffed
I keep saying this sf3 is the most underrated game ever ....i know alot of people say sf 2 is the best but for me is 3rd strike anyday, anytime
By far the best
god bless his heart. no cap.
41 yr old heart!
Third strike still proving it's PEAK street fighter when played at the top level.
3rd strike is just more fun. To me combos that are too long in the new ones are like playing piano. 3rd strike has the omph
@@SaltyRamen. always has... great variety in play styles, the corner traps, footsies, okie dokes, and incredible parry system etc etc. most complete SF ever
Hayao is a blessing to fgc.
I agree. He is one of the best
This is why 3s is the best fighting game, when you think of the daigo full parry, when you see things like this, no other fighter has this level of hype. Modern dumbed down fighters just can't compete against a game with this level of depth
That’s what I say always
SFIII Third Strike still the best fighting game ever
They will never make a game like this again I think. Too deep?!
HAYAO is the most electrifying player in ESports entertainment!!! 😅😅🔥🔥🙌🙌🙏
He does know how to work a crowd. 720 the whole stadium