2:08:20 Additionally, as his mantra is melancholy, being cold and calculated isn't actually what powers him most. You can look at melancholy as "acceptance of pain". By losing the mask that dampened his emotions, he can embrace that feeling to it's fullest extent. It's like piccolo taking off his weighted cape
3:09:38 Building off a previous comment I made, yasha is "acceptance of pain". Asura is the opposite, "rejection of pain". Asura actively fights the pain, and Yasha internalizes it to drive him. The more you break them down the more opposite their answer to "yes or no". However, the idea of Nirvana is to embrace one's self to the absolute fullest with understanding and recognition of why the other paths exist. This game expresses that by using exact opposites working together. Even if they couldn't disagree more, they know what it just and understand the other. We saw Yasha's developement in this way, but Asura had to make this realization as well. If not, he wouldn't have worked with him once he achieved control from their fight. The best way I can personally express it comes from my experience as a chef. A whet stone creates the sharpest knife, despite being the roughest stone.
You did a stellar job on this video. Your past self would be proud, hell, I'm proud of your growth since your earliest videos. I'm a psychology major working on his bachelors and then going straight to his masters. You did a better job doing a mental breakdown on the importance and significance of these characters decisions than I ever could have. You did a 4 hour video essay that was entertaining the entire way through. If I was asked to do that for anything, It would be ass. You get the big okey dokey from me and an 11/10. You're passionate, honest, concise, clear, and effective with making your points. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
(weenop) Took the time to read your previous comments. Incredibly profound and insightful perspectives, and all I can say is thank you for the additional input/feedback. Means a lot when people take that much time to not just relate to my incessant gushing, but also to add their own take on to it as well 🙏.
1:32:41 His master's death effect is also different from the others so far. While the others perished into an orange blood like mess, his master passed peacefully dispersing into a white+rainbow energy.
I also peeped the impact of Augus' death because keep in mind August saw Asura as a son to some extent. In the end, he felt Augus had nothing but love and respect for him. In his own way of course
FYI The name of the metal remix of Dovorak's Symphony No. 9 that starts at 2:00 is The Wizard's Last Rhymes by Rhapsody of Fire. Rhapsody ****ing RULES!
This is what I've been waiting for. Someone to do a full analysis of Asuras Wrath, and its by the dude who's done the best ninja gaiden analysis vids. Good shit man
Oh si Weenop qué rico aprietas Weenop gracias por salvarme Weenop. (I'm watching this after being rejected by my crush, this is exactly what I need, thx Brain bros)
Asura's wrath is one of my favorite games, to learn of your channel through this long video is an honor. Seeing anyone finally thoroughly cover this is amazing
Kino. Plain and simple, got way more emotionally invested in this than I thought I would at first mostly because this does my 2 most favourite things in the world Balls to the wall shonen absurdity And rich philosophical and existential catharsis Brain alert delivers again, I kneel.
Dude you’ve become one of my favorite channels, ur videos are so informative and funny while flowing in a way that always keeps your attention. And above all ur music choice in this video and the ninja gaiden videos are perfect
You did an incredible job, the only thing i knew about this game was its title but i feel like you manage to fully convey the appeal of the game and its story, to the point i actually cried at the end
I've seen (I'm pretty sure) all of your videos at this point and, while I always listen, I'm not always really watching. This video is one of the only ones that got me to pause everything else and just focus on what you were saying. Though long, I really enjoyed it---especially how everything came together towards the end (with that last hour being where I really locked in).
Funny thing is that the original Thief ends with the main character (Garrett) killing one of the gods of his world (The Trickster) by doing what he does best.
I love deep-dive videos, Weenop. You give good commentary and insight. It makes me wish my PS3 still works, as I would love to play Asura's Wrath right now. I believe there is a secret epilogue you can unlock that shows that everyone reincarnated in the modern world with Asura being happy with his family including Yasha, Deus being a nice guy and a CEO, Argus being a buff otaku, and Wyzen getting the short straw and having a cruddy life.
@fjordon87 in the end of AW they show us the future of the world and Chun li is in it. It's straight up her so it's Canon. Or I say it's canon cause I'm cool
@@fjordon87Nope, non-canon, Chun li in the ending is just a cameo, nothing more. And neither Ryu or Akuma are anywhere near as strong as shown in the DLC. Capcom just made the DLC for fun.
I just finished the second channel marathon yesterday. Thank you guys for the amazing content, may life give you back for what good you are doing. Sorry if cringe lol
I like these kind of videos of yours much more, where you focus on the narrative. You're so good at portraying a story I could 100% watch any game video you do like this even if I don't care or even know the franchise🙏
Absolutely amazing fucking video my dude. Your pacing, sense of humor, timing, and writing are both concise and explorative. This truly is, a video essay.
I love this game and i love theze long firm videos i get so excited to watch your content and the fact u picked such a gem i cant exspress how fire this is and makes me look at this game in a new light you rock bruddah i cant wait to share this with others
Great video. I was 12/13 when I played this game and it’s stuck with me all the way to 25. Best exploration of philosophy and godhood I’ve seen in a game to this day. And it’s the biggest tonal inspiration for the book series I’m writing right now
All the nier music just makes it that much easier to recognize Asura shares the same voice actor with Grimoire Weiss. I bet Asura is so angry because no one ever called him GRIMOIRE Weiss.
YESS BRAIN ALERT IS BACK 🗣️‼️ Loved the video and love the extensive background on lore and different mythologies and cultures. Maybe sometime in the future we can see some armored core or warhammer space marines or warhammer mechanicus 👀
I find it insane that Asura's Wrath has been out for over a decade and yet the first person I've seen take the time to analyse it as something more than hype footage, is the Ryu Hayabusa nut that self-identifies as a clown
Great video! I loved your analysis. It was so so immensely enjoyable to watch. Analyzing the Hindu/Buddhist references made the whole story so much more intriguing
The Noise i made when i saw this on my timeline has lined up suspiciously well with a certain natural disaster rapidly approaching. The man fucking delivered once again. ❤
I swear this game was one of those game I knew and loved growing up, yasha and asura is the original DUO, the original me and bro. Absolutely adore this game and its writing as it really just takes me back.
How have I not heard of this game? Just finished the intro stuff and the pure adrenaline of this game is unmatched. It feels like if Bayonetta was a hunky dude. Thanks for the fun analysis vid, Brain.
What if instead of Asura's Wrath, it was Asura's Freak and instead of being angry and beating up everyone, he was horny and beat off everyone?
yeah this is the one
what the fuck is wrong with you man 😂😅😂😅😂
The Hot Spring scene was the real plot after all
3:00:08 Yasha edging
Just ruined my whole day and for what?
2:08:20
Additionally, as his mantra is melancholy, being cold and calculated isn't actually what powers him most. You can look at melancholy as "acceptance of pain". By losing the mask that dampened his emotions, he can embrace that feeling to it's fullest extent. It's like piccolo taking off his weighted cape
"but you will still live" one of the best games and one of the best videos on this platform hats off, cant wait for the next one
3:09:38
Building off a previous comment I made, yasha is "acceptance of pain". Asura is the opposite, "rejection of pain". Asura actively fights the pain, and Yasha internalizes it to drive him. The more you break them down the more opposite their answer to "yes or no".
However, the idea of Nirvana is to embrace one's self to the absolute fullest with understanding and recognition of why the other paths exist. This game expresses that by using exact opposites working together. Even if they couldn't disagree more, they know what it just and understand the other.
We saw Yasha's developement in this way, but Asura had to make this realization as well. If not, he wouldn't have worked with him once he achieved control from their fight.
The best way I can personally express it comes from my experience as a chef.
A whet stone creates the sharpest knife, despite being the roughest stone.
You did a stellar job on this video. Your past self would be proud, hell, I'm proud of your growth since your earliest videos.
I'm a psychology major working on his bachelors and then going straight to his masters. You did a better job doing a mental breakdown on the importance and significance of these characters decisions than I ever could have. You did a 4 hour video essay that was entertaining the entire way through. If I was asked to do that for anything, It would be ass.
You get the big okey dokey from me and an 11/10. You're passionate, honest, concise, clear, and effective with making your points. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
(weenop) Took the time to read your previous comments. Incredibly profound and insightful perspectives, and all I can say is thank you for the additional input/feedback. Means a lot when people take that much time to not just relate to my incessant gushing, but also to add their own take on to it as well 🙏.
1:32:41
His master's death effect is also different from the others so far. While the others perished into an orange blood like mess, his master passed peacefully dispersing into a white+rainbow energy.
I also peeped the impact of Augus' death because keep in mind August saw Asura as a son to some extent. In the end, he felt Augus had nothing but love and respect for him. In his own way of course
Weenop came back with the milk 🥛
FYI The name of the metal remix of Dovorak's Symphony No. 9 that starts at 2:00 is The Wizard's Last Rhymes by Rhapsody of Fire. Rhapsody ****ing RULES!
Thanks! I was trying to search via info about song covers of the original symphony but had no luck
This channel is the reason why UA-cam exists, a real ninja reviewing real ninja games 👹
Rip Liam obrions voice 🤣 fun fact his throat started to bleed because of all the screaming he did
Sean Schemmel levels of dedication
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Except presumably not a cock like Sean Schemmel.
Noice 🗿
“I can’t right now honey weenop is back”
This is what I've been waiting for. Someone to do a full analysis of Asuras Wrath, and its by the dude who's done the best ninja gaiden analysis vids. Good shit man
Oh si Weenop qué rico aprietas Weenop gracias por salvarme Weenop.
(I'm watching this after being rejected by my crush, this is exactly what I need, thx Brain bros)
I’m so excited I literally just watched all 3 of your ninja gaiden videos all the way through
Honestly thought Asura’s Wrath was just a prolonged QTE turns out to be a deep and rich story.
this channel keeps me alive 😭
Imma shut this channel down now 🥵
That was a good 4 hours. Im still shocked that Asura has never been in a Capcom fighting game, especially with the DLC.
babe, your pregnancy can wait new brain alert! just dropped
Asura's wrath is one of my favorite games, to learn of your channel through this long video is an honor. Seeing anyone finally thoroughly cover this is amazing
Dude what an incredible video I already loved Asura´s Wrath and you just made me appreciate it even more love your videos man
I love long videos that cover some of my favorite things ever. This video didn’t disappoint. GREAT WORK!
Asura's Wrath content in the year of Lord and Saviour 2024?
Hell yeah I'm down to watch.
Kino.
Plain and simple, got way more emotionally invested in this than I thought I would at first mostly because this does my 2 most favourite things in the world
Balls to the wall shonen absurdity
And rich philosophical and existential catharsis
Brain alert delivers again, I kneel.
Dude you’ve become one of my favorite channels, ur videos are so informative and funny while flowing in a way that always keeps your attention.
And above all ur music choice in this video and the ninja gaiden videos are perfect
another hapygourious enjoyer finally
You did an incredible job, the only thing i knew about this game was its title but i feel like you manage to fully convey the appeal of the game and its story, to the point i actually cried at the end
It's about time gang gang!! Glad to have u back my g. Brain alert is back for the win!!
May the feast begin
My boi you just earned yourself a new subscriber congrats I’ll be expecting more videos like this
WEEENOP Back at it again with another 🔥 video 👊🏼you guys are literally my new favorite channel
The Goats talking about more peak fiction
One of my favourite games covered by one of my favourite channels. My goat Weenop delivers yet again.
I've seen (I'm pretty sure) all of your videos at this point and, while I always listen, I'm not always really watching.
This video is one of the only ones that got me to pause everything else and just focus on what you were saying. Though long, I really enjoyed it---especially how everything came together towards the end (with that last hour being where I really locked in).
Yeah, after the enoormous amount of effort and quality that went into this video, I had to sub. You've earned it!
Best video yet! Keep up the good work and analyses
Funny thing is that the original Thief ends with the main character (Garrett) killing one of the gods of his world (The Trickster) by doing what he does best.
I love deep-dive videos, Weenop. You give good commentary and insight. It makes me wish my PS3 still works, as I would love to play Asura's Wrath right now.
I believe there is a secret epilogue you can unlock that shows that everyone reincarnated in the modern world with Asura being happy with his family including Yasha, Deus being a nice guy and a CEO, Argus being a buff otaku, and Wyzen getting the short straw and having a cruddy life.
we finally have the answer to why that guy is so fucking mad
My favorite video game of all time. This game is PEAK, and I'm still yearning for a sequel.
A fest for the eyes ears mouth skin organs bones and organs has truly been served
THE CHAD OF CHADS WILL NOW REVIEW THE DAD OF DADS!
And somehow. This is canon to Street Fighter. Capcom is funny like that.
Sf has gill so it makes sense
It is????
@fjordon87 in the end of AW they show us the future of the world and Chun li is in it. It's straight up her so it's Canon. Or I say it's canon cause I'm cool
@@fjordon87Nope, non-canon, Chun li in the ending is just a cameo, nothing more. And neither Ryu or Akuma are anywhere near as strong as shown in the DLC. Capcom just made the DLC for fun.
@@MultiBoxingKidnot just chun li, you flat out see reincarnated asura as the guy in the SF2 intro
dear god u don’t understand how badly i needed new brain alert vids
Man, I'm watching this game again, and I can't believe how I really brushed off the incredible vocal performance of Asura
0:02 i love how you add itagaki's thumbs up at the intro lmao
finished this in one sitting, love this channel to death
great presentation, great analysis, great humor, and great games
Hah, lets go. Me and my brother were just talking about how hype we were for this to come out.
Weenop back with another delicious video
YES!!! FINALLY, WE HAVE REACHED PEAK!
he came back
The legend returns👍
HOLY SHIT WE ARE SO FUCKING BACK BABY
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Your videos keep getting better and better absolutely based 👍
I just finished the second channel marathon yesterday. Thank you guys for the amazing content, may life give you back for what good you are doing. Sorry if cringe lol
I like these kind of videos of yours much more, where you focus on the narrative. You're so good at portraying a story I could 100% watch any game video you do like this even if I don't care or even know the franchise🙏
The goat has returned
This video is peak how do you not have 1 billion subscribers
Absolutely amazing fucking video my dude. Your pacing, sense of humor, timing, and writing are both concise and explorative. This truly is, a video essay.
I love this game and i love theze long firm videos i get so excited to watch your content and the fact u picked such a gem i cant exspress how fire this is and makes me look at this game in a new light you rock bruddah i cant wait to share this with others
Not only did I not expect Brain to come back but to come back with one of my fav ps3 era games⁈!
Great video. I was 12/13 when I played this game and it’s stuck with me all the way to 25. Best exploration of philosophy and godhood I’ve seen in a game to this day. And it’s the biggest tonal inspiration for the book series I’m writing right now
Yessir been waiting for this 😎💯
Gotta send this to my friends to make sure they know what im talking about for the next month
Awesome review man. I like that you added extra material I wasn't aware of like the 2D animated episodes. Music choice was on point too
THIS GOATED CHANNEL CAME BACK THANK YOU GUYS
What a legend this channel is
All the nier music just makes it that much easier to recognize Asura shares the same voice actor with Grimoire Weiss. I bet Asura is so angry because no one ever called him GRIMOIRE Weiss.
This whole video perfectly describes how I see Asuras Wrath. I love this man, and I thank you for this.
Man I never imagined Illidan Stormrage and Travis Touchdown being rivals but it works so well. Another Weenop banger.
HONEY, ABSOLUTE KINO DROPPED. WE WATCHING THIS NOW!
YESS BRAIN ALERT IS BACK 🗣️‼️ Loved the video and love the extensive background on lore and different mythologies and cultures. Maybe sometime in the future we can see some armored core or warhammer space marines or warhammer mechanicus 👀
cool video. just finished watching it
Hell yeah bud, looking forward to this.
I find it insane that Asura's Wrath has been out for over a decade and yet the first person I've seen take the time to analyse it as something more than hype footage, is the Ryu Hayabusa nut that self-identifies as a clown
I thought Hapygorious was the clown?
Often we see people beg for miles deep lore and infinite content, but sometimes you just need to RRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH
WE ARE SO FUCKING BACK
The goat is back!
best channel on the damn planet
"local dad is too angry to die" has to be one of my favorite character archetypes
I swear, this channel appeared out of nowhere and decided to be peak.
Another awesome Video Essay!!!!!!
THANK YOU WEENP I LOVE YOU
lol weenip
Man, that was fucking beautiful. Bravo.
This is it. This is the DEFINITIVCE Asura's Wrath review.
Thank you, Daddy Weenop.
my goat weenop is back 😭🙏🏽
So one of my favorite UA-camrs did a video about one if my favorite games and UA-cam didn't recommend it to me for a month. Im genuinely pissed
Great video! I loved your analysis. It was so so immensely enjoyable to watch. Analyzing the Hindu/Buddhist references made the whole story so much more intriguing
Bro welcome back
Brain alert what’s ur favorite death metal band
Great video. Thanks for breaking down what I'm seeing as cult classic now.
The Noise i made when i saw this on my timeline has lined up suspiciously well with a certain natural disaster rapidly approaching.
The man fucking delivered once again. ❤
The intro alone is how I feel hearing brain post again
yet another banger dropped
Look back it it the alpha footage of this game 2:35 wild was alot more wilder
I swear this game was one of those game I knew and loved growing up, yasha and asura is the original DUO, the original me and bro. Absolutely adore this game and its writing as it really just takes me back.
Gotta leave a 2nd comment just to say that this video is some of your best work. Hope you're proud!
PEAK FUCKING FICTION! ANOTHER W FROM THE BRAIN ALERT TEAM!!!!
asura's wrath, my most favourite video game i dont want to play but love watching xD
How have I not heard of this game? Just finished the intro stuff and the pure adrenaline of this game is unmatched. It feels like if Bayonetta was a hunky dude. Thanks for the fun analysis vid, Brain.
After finishing the video I did not give the analysis enough credit. This is incredible, guys. You really knocked it out of the park
the Xavier renegade angel reference was really good, is truly a hidden gem show !
been praying for this one