This theme isn't what you'd really expect for Ryu, but it portrays where he is in SFIII perfectly: having conquered the Satsui no Hado, Ryu now is very calm, clear-headed, and at peace. Ryu is honestly life goals.
I wished they used this in SF5 or Kobu instead of spamming the dam sf2 music again. I love sf2's ost but it's overrated and considering the game is set new 3 new generation it only makes sense.
I was in university when SF III came out, and I was excited that a new Street Fighter game was coming out. The whole SF III series had such a cool musical theme. All of the characters' themes, the intro, selection, match beginnings and endings, and ending tunes were consistent with each other, and they were so distinct from SF II. But Capcom needs to bring this one back.
For me “Rising Dragoon” from SF EX plus Alpha is his best, followed by his Alpha 2 theme, then “The Road” from Alpha 3 and “Good Fighter” from New Generation.
People didn’t like the Dark Hadou aspect of Ryu? The world truly is big. I thought Ryu’s internalized conflict with the Dark Hadou was awesome, especially once he unlocked the Nothingness/ Dijin mode
Grand Oblivion it’s pretentious and takes away from ryus best traits. His sf2 ending says it all, he wins the tournament but never shows up for the celebration. He doesn’t care about victory he just wants a fight to learn from. “A defeat learned from is more important than a hollow victory “ “every moment gives us a chance to become more than what we are” ryu is a man always seeking to improve him self above all else and that’s what makes him cool, not this moral bull shit.
@Kolbe Santana yes I totally agree. The character just feels sort of like a cripple. Always being held back beacuse of the doubt. Thankfully it seems to be over after SF5
@@Neogears1312 Akuma is basically the "original" Evil Ryu anyway. His character was what was meant to represent everything Ryu could become if he strayed from his honest path. Evil Ryu's existence is not only pretentious, but also redundant.
Absolutely the best series of Street Fighter games. Alpha and SFIII were the best titles in the series. Moreso III because of the amazing music and ambience. The FGC was also at its best then.
@@sridrawings4510 I'd say the difference is Ryu is more serious and Goku is more goofy/dimwitted, they are both "fighting geniuses" tho and are very smart and strategic in battle, they are also good at analyzing their opponents. I wouldn't say Ken and Goku have a similar personality, Ken is just more nonchalant and laid back personality wise, he's not really naive and goofy like Goku.
I have seen many people argue about the many (or should I say four) themes that ryu had across his many appearances and personally I like them all for different reasons. His alpha 3 theme invokes the feeling of non stop practice as ryu aims to improve himself and move on from being a rookie. His SF2 theme has a heroic tone and the feeling of a never ending struggle as the battle between himself and the satsui no hado lasts for what feels like an eternity (also implied by this theme being really overused). His new generation theme shows the aftermath of said struggle as ryu is a lot more calm and clear minded when it comes to his training as he no longer as has to worry about his desire for power from ever taking over which explains why it's a lot more upbeat than the other themes. And finally his 3rd strike is a representation of ryu's concentration on training and becoming stronger with each passing day and night knowing that the answer lies in the heart of battle. While I have a lot of nostalgia for the SF2 theme I have to say the new generation theme is super underrated and the reason I really like is because it emphasizes a different part of ryu's personality. You see most of the time ryu is calm and collected he is not very talkative and doesn't mince his words at all however when you have ryu hanging out with a character like ken or sakura it reveals to us that deep down ryu is a lot more cheerful than we may think. If SF6 takes place after 3rd strike I hope that they give ryu a new theme that focuses more on that part of his character. I wouldn't like to have yet another remix of his SF2 theme,first because it's overused,and second because it no longer makes sense for ryu from a story standpoint. The satsui no hado plotpoint has helped make the character more interesting but I would say that enough time has passed for us to move on to other parts of who ryu really is.
@D F 2 I'd say it gives similar vibes to alpha in the sense that ryu is training none stop while also highlighting his enthusiasm for fighting and how far he is willing to go on to become stronger with each passing day. I have actually only heard it a while ago but it grew on me really quickly and became one of my favourite ryu themes.
At this point in the Street Fighter timeline: Bison's dead. Ryu doesn't have to worry about the dictator trying to steal his body. He's mastered the Power of Nothingness. The Satsui no Hado no longer has any hold on him. Ryu can once again enjoy fighting and focus on bettering himself.
@@McGercekBaklava Yeah, originally Akuma was the one who killed Bison with the Raging Demon in Super Turbo but then it was retconned so that Ryu was the one to finish him off in SF5's story mode.
@@MrConnman123 Crazy that Sfex is the Opposite of The Main Story and in that Series after Sfex1 Akuma is Dead and Bison Is still Alive but I like Ex Bison because he looks More Serious Since It has Kairi, Garuda, Skullomania etc and I also feel he is more Powerful than Main Series Bison since he can turn into Bison 2 who looks as Strong as Shin Bison in Sf Alpha 3
Is it really a remix of this one though ? What they're going for is similar but it doesnt really feel the same. But if it was im glad it was this one and not his 3s theme lol
@@Ghaust8546 yeah it definitely isn't now that the full track is released. I typed this comment when they released a 9 second snippet of his special moves on twitter lol, the theme was playing in the background. Sounded like it in that little snippet
In subsequent games, Ryu is barefoot. In the Alpha series, Ken had long hair that was tied with a red ribbon. He gave that ribbon to Ryu after a sparring session with him :)
Would makes so much sense since Ryu's journey is about to always learn while fighting and finding new challengers all across the globe. For me it really sets the mood for a everlasting training person.
I love the theme, but, I originally thought it felt off for someone like Ryu until I came to the realization that it’s more fitting for his stage than the character himself.
A perfect form ko-kutsu dachi. Artist knew some shit. By a simple glance i imagine trips, sweeps, drops, tortions. All in a beautiful, sunny, fresh afternoon. It's the life i want. And i'm chasing it with all my heart.
@duraznoches I say overused because like you said, theyre classic themes, but repetitive. Even though most games have the "if it aint broke dont fix it" themes in them, it get repetitive and boring.
I'm sick of remix 25 of the same old SF2 theme. Capcom needs to bring some of the character themes back from the Alpha series and SF3 2nd Impact/3rd Strike days.
This was the rythm back in the late 90s arcade scene. 1997 etc. This soundtrack fits perfectly to the style back then. And honestly i miss those days. Things were better and safer for everyone no social media no smart phones no twitter destroying the world everything. Everybody just worked played games and watched cablevision and went to school.
There are faults about social media, but the thing about social awareness is that it is simply awareness, no problems were invented, they just existed and no one cared to pay attention. Newspapers used to shock the nation and now everyone is desensitised at how fucked up the world actually is.
In my honest opinion apart from solar eclipse and south africa stage + trainign stages in SFxT and SF4, everything else is just meh, too much techno, and character themes have been mixed again (most iconic ones that is)
The time of Cowboy Bepop, Yu Yu Hakusho, Street Fighter games, and saturday morning karate. That was the life.
It was bliss back then!
YUYUWHAT?
I miss those days.
Can't forget wwe attitude era and the NWO if you liked wrestling man this days where good
@@maxim39650 You've never heard of Yu Yu Hakusho? Lol. It's a 90's anime, a good one too.
This theme isn't what you'd really expect for Ryu, but it portrays where he is in SFIII perfectly: having conquered the Satsui no Hado, Ryu now is very calm, clear-headed, and at peace. Ryu is honestly life goals.
I wished they used this in SF5 or Kobu instead of spamming the dam sf2 music again. I love sf2's ost but it's overrated and considering the game is set new 3 new generation it only makes sense.
They remix Kobu in SF5.
@@blackout1524 where?
@@afifjawa8036 Search "SFV The Fist That Knows No End" It transitions from his SFII theme to Kobu.
All it needs is bearded ryu
I was in university when SF III came out, and I was excited that a new Street Fighter game was coming out. The whole SF III series had such a cool musical theme. All of the characters' themes, the intro, selection, match beginnings and endings, and ending tunes were consistent with each other, and they were so distinct from SF II. But Capcom needs to bring this one back.
well seeing the style of sf6 ost it aint ever coming back.
(Drops traveling tote bag)
"Koi!"
Perfect.
SF3, -2nd impact, and 3rd strike had the chillest, and arguably most sophisticated tracks in the entire series
EX plus alpha > all other SF for music
BEST RYU THEME.
so much remixes of that song.
Alpha 2 is the best actually
@@e4t718 Too many. They at least could've done a Kobu remix for his stage in SFV. That theme is iconic too.
For me “Rising Dragoon” from SF EX plus Alpha is his best, followed by his Alpha 2 theme, then “The Road” from Alpha 3 and “Good Fighter” from New Generation.
@@MakeoutParadiso nah alpha 3
My personal favorite ryu theme, fits his character progression so well, and is a bop the whole way through
U forgetting about rising dragon from EX3
back when Capcom wasn't using the Dark Hadou to push Ryu's character. Good times :) such a funky tune
Juan Jimenez
well sf3 is set AFTER sf4 and 5 which is when he fully seals the dark hado and wrecked EVERYONE
People didn’t like the Dark Hadou aspect of Ryu? The world truly is big. I thought Ryu’s internalized conflict with the Dark Hadou was awesome, especially once he unlocked the Nothingness/ Dijin mode
Grand Oblivion it’s pretentious and takes away from ryus best traits. His sf2 ending says it all, he wins the tournament but never shows up for the celebration. He doesn’t care about victory he just wants a fight to learn from. “A defeat learned from is more important than a hollow victory “ “every moment gives us a chance to become more than what we are” ryu is a man always seeking to improve him self above all else and that’s what makes him cool, not this moral bull shit.
@Kolbe Santana yes I totally agree. The character just feels sort of like a cripple. Always being held back beacuse of the doubt. Thankfully it seems to be over after SF5
@@Neogears1312 Akuma is basically the "original" Evil Ryu anyway. His character was what was meant to represent everything Ryu could become if he strayed from his honest path. Evil Ryu's existence is not only pretentious, but also redundant.
good fighters always deserve good music
Unpopular opinion, but this might be Ryu's best theme. It's tough to decide between this, Kobu, and The Road.
One of the dopest Ryu themes.
They complain about Ryu's theme in SF6 for being too funky but this was the first game that did exact that and didn't take itself seriously
Ryu's theme in sf6 fits in a Spider-Man game, but in a Street Fighter game it's just too cliché of a tune.
Sf6 ryu's theme is the best and awesome. People just don't get it, this tune is amazing too.
Absolutely the best series of Street Fighter games. Alpha and SFIII were the best titles in the series. Moreso III because of the amazing music and ambience. The FGC was also at its best then.
The answers lies,..in the heart of battle!...
In japanese is "tatakai no naka ni...kotae wa aru"
Kono Dio Da
Lol nope 😁
My old comment have a lot of likes I see Lol
Ryu and goku both have the same equal desire to fight strong opponents and a love for fighting
@@sridrawings4510 I'd say the difference is Ryu is more serious and Goku is more goofy/dimwitted, they are both "fighting geniuses" tho and are very smart and strategic in battle, they are also good at analyzing their opponents. I wouldn't say Ken and Goku have a similar personality, Ken is just more nonchalant and laid back personality wise, he's not really naive and goofy like Goku.
Sriram Jeostarzz But he does enjoy food and has no dislikes when it comes to food
Goku fights for fun ryu fights for purpose
@Random Person ryu definitely fights for both purpose and fun
Those minor and major background chords which make almost dissonance to the main chord progression give me chills. It's a work of art
This beat screams 90s... Gettin a strong Streets o' Rage vibe
Meditative and intense. The art is really great too.
I have seen many people argue about the many (or should I say four) themes that ryu had across his many appearances and personally I like them all for different reasons.
His alpha 3 theme invokes the feeling of non stop practice as ryu aims to improve himself and move on from being a rookie.
His SF2 theme has a heroic tone and the feeling of a never ending struggle as the battle between himself and the satsui no hado lasts for what feels like an eternity (also implied by this theme being really overused).
His new generation theme shows the aftermath of said struggle as ryu is a lot more calm and clear minded when it comes to his training as he no longer as has to worry about his desire for power from ever taking over which explains why it's a lot more upbeat than the other themes.
And finally his 3rd strike is a representation of ryu's concentration on training and becoming stronger with each passing day and night knowing that the answer lies in the heart of battle.
While I have a lot of nostalgia for the SF2 theme I have to say the new generation theme is super underrated and the reason I really like is because it emphasizes a different part of ryu's personality.
You see most of the time ryu is calm and collected he is not very talkative and doesn't mince his words at all however when you have ryu hanging out with a character like ken or sakura it reveals to us that deep down ryu is a lot more cheerful than we may think.
If SF6 takes place after 3rd strike I hope that they give ryu a new theme that focuses more on that part of his character.
I wouldn't like to have yet another remix of his SF2 theme,first because it's overused,and second because it no longer makes sense for ryu from a story standpoint.
The satsui no hado plotpoint has helped make the character more interesting but I would say that enough time has passed for us to move on to other parts of who ryu really is.
@D F 2 I'd say it gives similar vibes to alpha in the sense that ryu is training none stop while also highlighting his enthusiasm for fighting and how far he is willing to go on to become stronger with each passing day.
I have actually only heard it a while ago but it grew on me really quickly and became one of my favourite ryu themes.
At this point in the Street Fighter timeline:
Bison's dead. Ryu doesn't have to worry about the dictator trying to steal his body.
He's mastered the Power of Nothingness. The Satsui no Hado no longer has any hold on him.
Ryu can once again enjoy fighting and focus on bettering himself.
Wait, Bison's really dead in Third Strike?
@@McGercekBaklava Yeah, originally Akuma was the one who killed Bison with the Raging Demon in Super Turbo but then it was retconned so that Ryu was the one to finish him off in SF5's story mode.
@@MrConnman123 Crazy that Sfex is the Opposite of The Main Story and in that Series after Sfex1 Akuma is Dead and Bison Is still Alive but I like Ex Bison because he looks More Serious Since It has Kairi, Garuda, Skullomania etc and I also feel he is more Powerful than Main Series Bison since he can turn into Bison 2 who looks as Strong as Shin Bison in Sf Alpha 3
@@hurricane7727but gameplay wise sfz3 shin bison > sfex series bison
Looks like this is back for SF6! They posted a clip of some of his moves in the Street Fighter twitter with a remix of this!
Damn... I was hoping Kobu. Or at least combine both
Is it really a remix of this one though ? What they're going for is similar but it doesnt really feel the same. But if it was im glad it was this one and not his 3s theme lol
@@Ghaust8546 yeah it definitely isn't now that the full track is released. I typed this comment when they released a 9 second snippet of his special moves on twitter lol, the theme was playing in the background. Sounded like it in that little snippet
LMAO. well it deff isnt anymore. confirmed.
wishful thinking tho n baited by capcom... 😂
@@jamirvillarosa7924 It's an arrangement of this and Kobu combined.
You know I have always thought that picture of Ryu was pretty cool
The early Street Fighter games up to Third Strike had such amazing music.
Damn, back in the day. I still listen to this song every now and then. So much nostalgia.
In subsequent games, Ryu is barefoot. In the Alpha series, Ken had long hair that was tied with a red ribbon. He gave that ribbon to Ryu after a sparring session with him :)
SHIN...SHORYUKEN
GOO👍🏿
👆🏿BRINGS BRINGS WITH YOU TO WANT 2 FOR YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY SEASON, BRING 👆🏿
A reminder that Ken is married to Guile's sister.
Yes, Ken and Guile are brothers-in-law.
Also Guile's first name is William.
Fun Facts, No Reason.
God this sounds so much like tutorial music.
and its IMO doesnt fit for Ryu
Well, he IS the original fighter, afterall.
Would makes so much sense since Ryu's journey is about to always learn while fighting and finding new challengers all across the globe.
For me it really sets the mood for a everlasting training person.
@@kadse2994 Agreed
Banger workout tune
a good kokutsu/fudo dashi with a good music in a good onsen :)
1 person was super kicked by Ryu.
6 people was hit by a Shin-Shoryuken now.
5 people were hit by a Hadouken!
Legacy of Anything yeah someone undisliked (I know, not a word) because they where hit too much by Ryu.
I think I used to get beat on this stage because I was distracted by this music LOL
damn they really remixed this for ryu’s theme in sf6
Better than 3rd strikes soundtracks
Agreed
third strike is better in my opinion tho
2nd Impact: Better visual direction, better music, better feel
3rd Strike: Better in a competitive sense
@@hoodclassicsofcalifornia if you like casual, fun gameplay, play 2nd Impact
if you like competitive, but also fun gameplay, play 3rd Strike
It's your opinion
Sounds like a House music hit from the early 90’s
Sounds like workout music
This is the epitome of 90s-videogames!
Waaaay better than his 3rd strike theme!
In fact this is his 2nd best theme imho. #1 would go to his Alpha 3 theme.
*Ryu intro* koi!
*Announcer* ROUND 1....FIGHT!
Great Memories....
Ahhh yes. LORD JESUS let us see your glory!
Way better then his 3rd Strike theme imo
Every moment gives us a chance to become more than what we are - Ryu
Ryu came back with Oro level sage cloak
still no where near oro or akuma. keep dreaming bro. 😂
Damn this theme is awesome
I love the theme, but, I originally thought it felt off for someone like Ryu until I came to the realization that it’s more fitting for his stage than the character himself.
my teen years good times
Still here listening love this theme
Ryu is a good fighter 😌
time to start my morning workout. *plays this* ;D
I don't care what anybody thinks, this song is an absolute banger
A perfect form ko-kutsu dachi. Artist knew some shit. By a simple glance i imagine trips, sweeps, drops, tortions. All in a beautiful, sunny, fresh afternoon. It's the life i want. And i'm chasing it with all my heart.
PS3 STREET FIGHTER III 2ND IMPACT GIANT ATTACK
wow, the capcom of that time liked eurodance and that is reflected in their games, soundtrack masterpiece
Love this music.
Tatakai oh nagane...otai wa aru 'Tenses fists and arms then gets in to stance'
its‘tatakai no naka ni kotae ga aru’which literally means ‘the answer lies in the heart of battle’
No it's 戦いの中に答えはある ^_^
tatakai no naka ni,kotae wa haru...
SHINKUU...HADOUKEN
Go to bed Ryu, you have a cold.
Either that or someone slipped some Shotokan strength Gank in to his tea.😆
Nice
i totally agree with you. this theme is outstandling good!
the is great but i like the 1st sf3 ryu stage a lil better even tho its kinda the same...
toofine9
why is his stage a bathhouse tho...
Kobu is iconic
This should've stayed being Ryu's theme.
I agree Suzaku Castle is a bit overrated
@@brandonwilliams6119 *Overused
@duraznoches I say overused because like you said, theyre classic themes, but repetitive. Even though most games have the "if it aint broke dont fix it" themes in them, it get repetitive and boring.
Groovy music but confusing title.
Good fighter? Ryu's a great fighter I say!
shenloken2 Good in the aspect that he is a good person
Slightly good fighter.
I actually use some of the streetfighter/kof ost on my workout playlist.
90'$ were the best
aman to that alpha 3 had a awesome soundtrack the road is the best theme next to dan theme
🤔KENRYU🥊🔥🥊⚡WIN
Nice theme
🤔KENRYU🥊🔥🥊⚡
Idk why they thought Ryu should whoop ass to this music but I’m so glad they did
ryu greatest theme
I'm sick of remix 25 of the same old SF2 theme. Capcom needs to bring some of the character themes back from the Alpha series and SF3 2nd Impact/3rd Strike days.
Yeah if I don't hear this or Kobu as his theme it'll be a huge L.
His new theme revealed today is a bit groovy
this is his 6 theme
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
👑💪🏾
Where have I heard the melody from 0:31 before? It's so familiar...
スト３のリュウのテーマってなぜか3rdの曲が人気あるけど、個人的には断然コッチ。てか曲だけなら全体的に2ndの圧勝だと思う。
This should be Ryu's main theme.
This was the rythm back in the late 90s arcade scene. 1997 etc. This soundtrack fits perfectly to the style back then. And honestly i miss those days. Things were better and safer for everyone no social media no smart phones no twitter destroying the world everything. Everybody just worked played games and watched cablevision and went to school.
There are faults about social media, but the thing about social awareness is that it is simply awareness, no problems were invented, they just existed and no one cared to pay attention. Newspapers used to shock the nation and now everyone is desensitised at how fucked up the world actually is.
And this comes from someone who also played games, watched TV and went to school.
In my honest opinion apart from solar eclipse and south africa stage + trainign stages in SFxT and SF4, everything else is just meh, too much techno, and character themes have been mixed again (most iconic ones that is)
0:30
🇯🇵 Akira Toyko
i come here by a pibble party reel
Hadukon
Capcom at its finest
Funk
needs more bell
Creo que este tema encaja mejor con Dan que con Ryu
7 people couldn't defeat shenlong.
Honestly, of all ryu's themes
This one is the less good
This really doesn't fit ryu in my head. He's always been that stoic, focused, straightforward, one track mind type of dude to me
Minecraft note blocks.
Giant attack is a disgrace ..no hadoken no shoryuken no proper muaic
What's wrong with you the music is fire, and there's still plenty of other moves that ryu has so stop complaining
Those moves are in this game. I actually like the Hit Sounds here better than Third Strike
Sounds lame as hell an dont suit Ryu at all lol
NOW THAT'S JUST CAP!🗣️
Lies
YOU SHUT YOUR DAM MOUTH! 😭
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1. It sounds good.
2. By now, Ryu has overcome the Hado.