15:15 "Honestly, being praised from others is also important, but I feel that being able to accept oneself is essential" 10/10 quote right there, pal.

"If the character's moves didn't make people laugh, then they weren't good" is an interesting comment on Street Fighter II's character design that I've never read before. Fantastic feature.

This man practically defined my art career when i was 7 years old and discovered street fighter 2.

Legendary. Thanks for this video.

This is great. Not only you guys interview my favorite japanese artists but they way this documentaries are filmed. The shots, the music, edition, amazing. For example when Akiman says he's liking games again and the music starts escalating, the feels... Anne Ferrero is my favourite documentary director by far.

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Just imagine how the world today would have been different if Chun-Li wore pants.

he said he cant draw characters facing right, but he also drew some of the most famous characters of all time to date!

This guy made Capcom rich and determined the fortune of the software house during its golden age. 90% of what we remember about Capcom's contents and characters was drawn by this guy. So much respect.

I really love the way Akiman designs his characters. I'm especially fond of how his & Capcom's early designs where simple, visually appealing, recognizable & functional. Though later on his art style evolved to become a lot more unique & appealing in a new ways to me. His use of colors look soft, dream-like but is still bright & catches the eye. His line work stands out only as much as it needs to, even though its thin, it still has a sense of boldness to it. I even enjoy the more complicated designs he does, because his line work is so good. He's definitely 1 of my favorite artists around! . When I started to understand the concept of Overwatch, I also thought that it felt like seeing a modern fps equivalent of Street Fighter as well. Unique characters from around the world with unique abilities, a somewhat present story with an undefined direction, a serious premise that doesn't always take itself seriously. It's cool to see that 1 of the artists that helped make Street Fighter 2 happens sees it to. I get notifications of when he streams it, to.

Akiman's contributions to video games and popular culture overall cannot be overstated. Video games would literally not be what it is today without him. The man is an absolute legend - an international treasure - and I really appreciate this video that gives one insight into his life and his artistic philosophy. Character design for me is the most important aspect of video games, because it serves as the entry point that gets people interested in the first place in a game, yet it often feels as if it is the least prioritized. No wonder Akiman gravitated towards Overwatch - it's because of the characters that instantly capture one's imagination. I truly hope the likes of Akiman become valued in their own time, especially by the companies who hire them. Capcom wouldn't be Capcom if it wasn't for Akiman, and he deserves an honorary position in that company for his past exploits alone. I truly hope there's lots more to come from him. I hope he realizes just how much he is beloved all across the world. I'm from South Africa and I've been worshiping this man since the 90s. A friend of mine was absolutely besotted with Akiman and Bengus and imported Capcom art books at tremendous cost to pour over aspect of their works.

And I still play Street Fighter II just about every weekend with my kids. They love it. Great games never die. It's a pleasure to learn the backstory of one of the artists who worked on it.

Incredible artist and a humble person... The subtle music and the camera work raised the bar..Thanks again TOCO TOCO..This episode was truly inspirational...

While I love this man's art, and am happy that he has survived and adapted over the years and is continuing a successful career in one of the most challenging forms of illustration: freelance, am I the only one that got a sad and depressing feeling from this video? I don't know if it was the music, or Akiman's vibe or whatnot, but there was this extreme sense of loneliness and isolation that seemed to be conveyed, intentionally or unintentionally by this mini-documentary. It made me wonder if he keeps up with friends and family, or if he just spends all his time drawing, playing video games, and occasionally taking walks outside but not really interacting much with anyone. It made me feel really sad and worried.

Akiman and Bengus are the reason the characters of Street Fighter are so loved. Their art is superb and timeless!

It’s seriously so refreshing to hear these masters of their respective crafts always talking about what they want/need to improve on. It really drives home the idea that the artist’s journey is never truly over.

i like how he adds his vegetable juice diet into the interview; its good knowledge to eat healthy and exercise as many artists in this industry don't take good care of themselves

Can't believe OW inspired the god designer of fighting games to return. Weird how the world works

Fascinating. Finally an interview with this living legend. And thank you so much for the subs!!! Shinkiro, Bengus and Nishimura would be great too. Specially Shinkiro.

I've just waited a billion years for this. Thank you so much!

That is so touching that Akira, someone who had been so impactful in my life through their artwork on Street Fighter had been reinspired to get back into video game design after seeing the release of Overwatch. Seeing this video capturing these moments and documenting this little snippet of his spoken summary of his current life...truly has inspired me as well to continue working on my visions too. Thank you

The atmosphere of the documentary made me concentrate on the content throughout the whole thing. Hats off to whoever made this. Excellent job.

Ever since I was a child Akiman has been one of my favorite artists. Such an incredible person.

I grew up with the characters he designed for video games and watching this video, where he meditate on his work, has deeply moved me. Thank you very much.

This was a pretty inspiring documentary. Thanks for making it. It's good to see how fellow freelance artists cope with life.

He is legendary! Thanks for the interview!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO AND YOUR WORK

These videos are incredible! Thank you for making these.

ターンA最高でした。またゲーム界に戻ってくれて嬉しいです。

Thank you for this video, and for the English subtitles!

Amazing video, I love hearing from Capcom artists!

一目見た時から、めちゃくちゃ影響受けました。ありがとうございます！

Watching this was somehow very beautiful and enlightening... I feel like Akiman holds some deep wisdom even beyond his phenomenal drawing abilities

I'd like to shake his hand and say, "your artwork inspires me so much!"

thank you so much for making this. He was always such a man of mystery to me for my whole life nearly, going back to when I was a child. It was great to see him, hear his voice and tell his story. Great job to all involved.

You're a living legend, Akiman. The fighting genre wouldn't be what it is today without your artworks and timeless designs... but your work's inspiration extends across many other video game genres besides fighting. Thank you for your influential work over so many years. I hope your passion for character design and fighting games stays strong always. I also hope to see you return to working on fighting games soon!

It is crazy to think this guys art was in so much of my life and so influenced my tastes and styles and I almost had no idea that much of it was him. Amazing work.

beautiful, just beautiful. One of my biggest artistic inspirations, never give up akiman!

Grande Akiman ❤️ gracias por crear a Chun-Li ☀️ mi personaje favorito de todos los tiempos.

wow another great episode. cant get enough of the good stuff

This man touched so many lives just by working hard. Good energy right here.

This officialy is my favourite KZfaq video of 2018. Love everything about it!

An interview with Akiman, awesome~ One of the absolute greatest, and a HUGE inspiration for me growing up around arcades. Thanks for sharing this with us all, and for the subtitles.

Got to meet him at AX 2 years ago, super cool guy. Thanks again for the autograph on my Star Ocean V CE!

That was deep, he made some of the best known artwork in the industry...and nobody rarely know who this guy is.

Man, I really love the direction these recent docs take. They fit so well to each individual subjects.

Still one of my all time bigger art and game influences I've ever had! I kinda feel sad he lives such a lonely life but as long as he keeps enjoying himself, his work and making awesome art, it's all good. Akiman... You da man!

What a beautiful story for a wonderful man. This man made my childhood.

His Code Geass mecha designs are some of my favorites. I didn't know he was the designer until this video :O

Amazing artist. I´m a huge fan of his work since my childhood. His humbleness is very beautiful to see.

He is so talented and amazing! I like the way he talks and thinks.

あきまんさんの貴重な会話映像！ Valuable conversation video of Mr.Akiman!

Only now I discovered that he designed Code Geass' mechas. It's one of my top 3 anime of all time. I only knew him from fighing games, especially his iconic Wolverine. The man is trully a genius.

Great artist and documentary! Please never stop making these videos, this is some of the best content in youtube

Beautiful! Akiman is one of my all-time heroes!!!

Incrível a sensibilidade com que ele fala da carreira profissional e de quem ele é.

This is so, so good! Thanks toco toco TV!!!

After learning now who is one behind the legendary character and game Street Fighter I would like to say “THANK YOU!“ you gave life to our chilhood and fascinations. Keep on making amazing characters and continue bring life to the characters we have loved.

Thank you so much for sharing this, this video really impacted me I needed something like this right now, all my respect for mister Yasuda, I love his work, and the video itself is well shot and edited, once more thank you!

Akiman and Akira Nishitani are both living legends. Recent Capcom games without those two just suck. Would love to see a feature on Kinu Nishimura too!!

Such a powerful man. He inspired a generation of artists and I never knew who actually animated some of the sprites for street fighter until now.

this is amazing, thank you for bringing this content

Thank you for your wonderful work.

I loved the hell out of this. If you can, and I've already seen other people suggest it, but it'd be incredible if you could get and do features like this with some of Capcom's other iconic artists: Bengus, Kinu Nishimura, and Shinkiro!

amazing work,the cinematography is insane!

Thank you for the video!

Atmosphere and cinematography is on point. I really treasure my Capcom Design Works book and this was a fantastic episode.

God I love his style, when I was kid I remember seeing his art on the side of the street fighter 2 arcade console and trying to copy his style.

Thank you. That was quite enjoyable. I can only hope to see something like this for Shinkiro - the artist I most associate with SNK :)

One of my top influence in character design along with Shuko Murase, Masamune Shirow & Shunya Yamashita...thank you for sharing this...love Akiman work so iconic especially in SF series.

When I was younger I would study his drawings and be amazed at how cool they were! Such a goat

Um verdadeiro Herói... Um grande artista dos desenhos.

OMG! thanks toco toco, akiman is a huge inspiration for me, thanks for share a little bit about that legend. please if possible can you invited Kinu Nishimura (ilustrator) i beg you. Once again congrats and thanks for the video

So this is the man who inspired me from my childhood thru his works. First time to see his face. Thank you so much.

Watching this was like re-visiting a portfolio of memories.

If anybody's curious, the pen display he's using is the Wacom Cintiq Pro.

I worship this guy so much! hes so humble, If I could collaborate with him on a game it would be a dream!

Thank you for creating this interview. I learned so much!

I love this so much. Very inspiring watching the masters. Thank you for this.

This man is my inspiration into video game art....basically art in general. From X-men Children of the Atom to Powerstone

ホントに格好いい生き方。

This man changed lives! Especially my childhood! Thanks! 🙏

thanks! i really enjoyed watching the video, his such a simple and very talented artist

Inspirador. Akiman é sem dúvidas um desenhista emblemático.

Man Akiman is my favorite Capcom artist of all time.

Absolutely sensational video. It times it can feel so sombre as we listen to this man tell his story of ups and downs, but what I do hope he knows is all the fans he has and how much he has changed lives. Incredible talent.

This guy is one of my biggest inspirations as an artist. This was really great to see. Thanks

90s Akiman was the TRUTH!! I’m not *as* into his modern stuff, but damn if he’s not one of my top 5 artists of all time!

I can totally understand the struggles of this man. Great docu and amazing artist

Thanks toco toco! It feels really good meeting the creators behind the games we love

I dont have enough words to explain how much this man influenced me to become who i am at this moment... Thankyou Akiman.

What a legend.

I'm just here because today is the official Chun Li birthday, and I love this character.

perfect video with a legend. thank you!

This is probably my favourite video from Toco Toco so far.

Amazing episode. I would love to see Akihiko Yoshida or Yoshiyuki Sadamoto on the show.

Akiman氏、貴方も既に伝説ですよ

My gosh that pic of cammy at the end.. gorgeous lineart and so full of emotion.. I am slain

Thank you Thank You Archipel!!! I have been searching for this guy for a long long time!!! He is my hero. God Bless You Guys.

Damn, this is so cool. I remeber being dumb little kid playing Forgotten Worlds in Japanese, on a clone of genesis, on a cartridge without a case. Russia in the 90's was a rough plase, but i guees i was a weeb already )