Hiroshi Tanahashi was and always will be the ace of New Japan Pro wrestling.

4:19 - Okada's hairstyle has changed a lot since his debut.

It is impossible to discuss the rise of Tanahashi and how he revived NJPW without Giant Bernard. Tanahashi is not athletic as Okada, Omega, or Ibushi, but his best game is the ability to take punishment and come back stronger (Tanahashi himself admitted that Kenta Kobash inspired him so much). Unlike Nakamura, Tanahashi needed someone to help him shine. Giant Bernard was the right man: Matt Bloom's juggernaut presence helped Tanahashi establish his tencaious style. Bloom is arguably the greatest gaijin wrestler in Japan. He was not just an agile big man: his versatile style, ability to sell, and outside-the-ring charm really brought fans back to NJPW. Before the Bullet Club, trust me, people went to NJPW shows to see and interact with Bloom - such a sweet gentleman.

History of Suzuki-Gun next please?

No Tanahashi and New Japan might not recovered from the dark ages. With both All Japan and Noah on the decline by 2010, it would have meant a huge blow to Japanese wrestling. If The New Japan boom from the 2010's does not get ignited by Tanahashi this could means a lot of things too: No Okada because he never gets a matching rival No US expansion No Bullet Club No indies boom in the US because of the Bullet Club, wich could have also meant: ROH doesn't grow as much No NXT No AEW Did Tanahashi saved Wrestling in the 2010's? He just might have done it. He's truly once in a century.

Dream match: Tanahashi vs Eddie Guererro. I first saw Tanahashi in 2008 after defending the IWGP Heavyweight title vs Kurt Angle, which was amazing to see.

This video series is the best pro wrestling content on youtube.

That IWGP IC belt is so beautiful.

THIS shows how bloody brilliant NJPW's long term booking truly is. Even if its not planned that far in advance they weave history into every aspect of their booking, its genius.

These are unbelievably excellent. I appreciate Kevin Kelly for helping put these together because they are a wonderful recap for newer fans of NJPW such as myself. They do such a great job of showing the highlights of some incredible years for the company.

the arcs and the long story telling God I love Gedo and njpw

Awesome video deserved the wait Congratulations to Kevin Kelly for winning the Best Television Announcer of the year all the love from saudi arabia

Hiroshi tanahashi is the greatest wrestler ever

New Japan's best signing was Kevin Kelly, keep up the good work.

BC AJ Styles was soooo good. Also better hairstyle haha

Can you do the history of Los Ingobernables De Japón

Can we get a Recount series for one and only Red Shoes? Please?

This was such an excellent piece on one of the greats. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this!

That was awesome Tanahashi is one of my favorites no matter what he never gives up thanks again for the recount Mr. Kelly

I hope when they are both done we realize that Tanahashi/Styles was the modern equivalent Savage/Steamboat.

I appreciate the fact that new japan makes up for the fans by improving the character of the one being chosen as the IWGP champ , to make it not look like he's being rushed in the position.

That was an amazing story. Cheers for sharing. Tanahashi will always be the true ACE of New Japan Pro Wrestling. Much respect.

Wow. Okada was so awkward in his promo returning from excursion. I love seeing the wrestlers' evolution from Young Lion to Superstar.

HIROSHI THE LEGEND. 📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢📢

I love this édition Of the recount, j'espère qu'il en aura une sur The History Of Jushin Thunder Liger

So is Tanahashi like the John Cena of NJPW? This guys amazing man.

But then along came a switchblade,pushed to the sky by Gedo,hit his finisher,took Tanahashi's belt and now awaits his next opponent at Madison Square Garden.

Can't wait to see more wrestler profiles! These videos are a great quick recap of history for new fans, so please keep them up.

This was awesome, definitely need more.

Hiroshi tanahashi is beast

Bloody love The Recount videos, always look forward to these.

LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!!!!

ACE OF JAPAN, Thanks Tana

Great video & series. Liger would make great subject, before his year wraps up

Need to bring this back💯

YES FINALLY

Never knew Hiroshi Tanahashi’s career story. This helped a lot now I know what’s all the hype about.

I'm glad I have a Japanese translation!

LOVE VIDEOS LIKE THIS

0:00 KG Muto -> Haroshi Tanahashi Chibata left in 2005 Nakamura struggles to find an identity Tanahashi was young 2009 He rights the ship He loves his fans, gives them a concert 1:31 Lose, Win, Lose G1 Climax vs Nakamura’s Strong Style 2:10 Violent Regression vs Evolution into The Future 2:55 WrestleKingdom 5, Haroshi Tanahashi wins again. Came into the Main Event Scene and Owned It 4:12 2012 The Rainmaker Enters The NJPW world 404 days, 11 Defenses, Okada wins Tanahashi builds his body Dominion 6.16 Invasion Attack 2013 Match of The Year G1 Climax loss to Tetsuya Naito 6:23 1 Last Challenge. 6:56 Intercontinental Title Match Main Event AJ Styles & Bullet Club surprise Okada Haroshi Tanahashi surges back to the top of the mountain 8:23 WrestleKingdom 10 Defeat to Okada again Nakamura leaves Tanahashi as the final Three Musketeer. Tanahashi couldn’t match Naito or Omega. But he is Never Tired. 9:30 He rescued the title from Naito on June 11 2017. He fixed up the damaged title 10:14 Switchblade Jay White was beaten at WrestleKingdom 12. But Minoro Sizuki sidelined Tanahashi for a couple months. Okada ties Tanahashi’s successful defense number (11 defenses) 12:30 He does it again, He Beats Okada again to hang on to his title shot Tanahashi vs Omega, WrestleKingdom 13 Jan, 4th 2013

Best show recount

This was great. I hope to see naito snd sanada snd sn inner los.ingobernables feud over the belt soon! Naito needs another run. This time hes ready.

Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeee..........

One of the greatest ever. Thank you for this video. Makes it even easier to appreciate his genius.

I don’t even watch Pro Wrestling.. I watch UFC.. BUT this video was way more entertaining lmao - I see why you guys love this stuff 😅👍🏻

There is a beauty to the long term booking which I love here. There is a respect and weight given to the records for example the number of defended record. It was treated as a prestigious thing and having Tanahashi tied to Okada’s 11th defence, plus all the other history behind it, even just from listening to this talk through makes you appreciate the richness of new Japan’s booking

Greatest video on KZfaq. #GOACE

The Recount is a brilliant series!

I hope you can please do the History of Los Ingobernables de Japon & Suzuki-Gun

G O A T

I love The Recount!

Legend.

I love how NJPW isn't shy about pointing out their own flaws. Unlike some other wrestling promotion that claims to be an entertainment company...

Tanashi is a beast

That make's it clear that NJPW fans doesn't get tired of watching the same match between the same stars and watching the same person winning the same title again and again

History of the LIJ please!

1:38 aww is that Yoshi Hashi as a young lion???

I'm a fan of the recount

What a career!

2:17 Ironically that sounds a lot like Tanahashi and Kenny Omega

Love the recount. I love pro wrestling i grar that if we here in the us don't get the Japanese wrestling on a regular basis we will be stuck with sports entertainment.

Basically the Japanese Superman...I love it!!

Wow, this is awesome. I wish I would've watched all this as it was happening. I might still track it all down. Is there NJPW streaming service? This is amazing storytelling. My first glimpse of Tanahashi was Forbidden Door

History of Nakanishi? or History of the ORIGINAL three musketeers?

NJPW is the best in the world.

ACE OF UNIVERSE

could you do the history of nakamura and also the history of tanahashi vs nakamura rivalry

Add some more episodes..

I am a fan og the recount

I'm fan of Tanahashi.

And I thought in the beginning of 2018 that Tanahashi was finally going to take it easy... Little did I know. ^^v

GO ACE

So Hiroshi Tanahashi is basically the new Japan equivalent to John Cena?

Keep up with The Recount

Just watching this before the forbidden door. Will the Ace again hold the gold?

The Recount is better than Total Bellas

LIJ HISTORY PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

history of ibushi or ishii or suzuki pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09:40 I'm tearing up right now, fuck.

History of Los Ingobernables de Japón?

History of Suzuki-gun

Does Tanahashi become heel? If not, he's the John Cena of NJPW

Okada look older in 2012 jaja

The last of his generation’s musketeers and the ace of the universe

History of LIJ please?

I was wondering so many times when this was gonna be uploaded! Good work! Now.. What about “History of Kojima/Suzuki Gun” or “History of LIJ”, hm? 😉

God damn

They are the true king of sports

History of Naito and L.I.J

History Recount of elgin in njpw

9:47 Didn't Tanahashi submit naito at Dominion 2017 or am I remembering it wrong ?

Put recount on Minoru Suzuki

🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷👍♥️♥️♥️👍

8:45 The last of his generation to remain in NJPW.

I miss high energy

hi guys! tanahashi only knows real king of sports njpw history. cos, living past to now.

lol red Shoes

The new musketeers : Okada, niato, Kota ibushi

Shhh tana pls... Its switchblade's time plus there is okada and naitosan

Y2J vs ACE