Why Pyra and Mythra are Amazing Characters

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After over 100 hours of note taking, scripting, recording and editing, this behemoth of a character analysis is finally finished. Pyra and Mythra are some of the most well written characters you'll see in video games, yet few people take the time to realize that. They're both such a massive part of what makes Xenoblade Chronicles 2 the brilliant game that it is. Join me in this rollercoaster of a character study, where I break down just how incredible the Aegis girls really are.
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Music Used(All from Xenoblade Chronicles 2):
- A Faint Hope
- A Place in the Sun
- Contrition
- Counterattack
- Desolation
- Drifting Soul
- Elysium in the Dream
- Elysium, in the Blue Sky
- Friendship
- Irritation
- Loneliness
- One Last You
- One Last You (Piano Arrange)
- Spirit Crucible Elpys
- Tantal
- The Ancient Vessel
- The Beginning of Darkness
- The Beginning of Our Memory (Torna Title Theme)
- The Decision
- The Heroic Adventures
- The Power of Jin
- The Tomorrow With You
- Walking With You
- Where We Used To Be (Title Screen)
- White All Around Us (Credits Theme)
- You Will Recall Our Names
Credit to CGInferno for the following cutscene used:
• Xenoblade Chronicles D...
As well as Nintendo for the Sakurai presents clip and Pyra/Mythra reveal trailer:
• Super Smash Bros. Ulti...
• Pyra and Mythra Super ...
Timestamps:
Introduction: 0:00
Personality: 1:46
Backstory: 7:39
Foreshadowing: 14:37
Attachment & Development: 25:28
Conclusion: 51:22
All cutscenes and music used are not my own and are owned by Monolith Soft and Nintendo.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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@RawkHawk2010 2 жыл бұрын

Some criticize Monolith's decision to have Pyra and Mythra be revived at the end, but as you mentioned, their character development isn't about them no longer being afraid to die -- it's about them no longer being afraid to *live.* It's only appropriate that the game concludes with them doing just that.

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad to see others that understand!

@dugtrioramen 2 жыл бұрын

Cool but they had an entire scene where they acted like they were dying. Either they were just straight up lying and holding up the whole party during the evacuation, or MonolithSoft was just too wuss to kill off a character. Either way, it's bad writing imo, and ruined what could've been a great ending

@JJJSmit9026 2 жыл бұрын

@@dugtrioramen That statement aggravates me greatly, I get that it is kind of controversial if that is good writing or not, but I can never find a single thing that I agree with in these arguments. Pyra and Mythra had no way of knowing that they would be revived like that, and I am fairly certain through the later part of Xenoblade 1 and what happened to Vandam that MonolithSoft is not afraid to kill off a character if it is good writing. Pyra and Mythra went through the whole game to only value their lives at the very end, and to see them get a chance to live longer and them embracing it fully with a smile is what truly made the ending amazing and unforgettable to me.

@Luckeh_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@JJJSmit9026 Definitely agree. One Last You is basically a prayer, with Pneuma begging The Architect to let them see Rex at least one last time. So Klaus, as the regretful man he is, fulfilled Pyra and Mythra’s wish with the little remaining power he had before disappearing completely, which is such a good contrast to Zanza from the first Xenoblade, that was the complete opposite.

@vivid8979 2 жыл бұрын

@@dugtrioramen 1. She didn't know that she can be revived nor what will happen if she dies... She may be the Admin at that stage of the game but she barely knows what powers it can provide or the limits especially if she need to quickly decide what to do in that moment... 2. Lying is stretching it a bit too much since that's the perfect moment to make such twists and give suspense to the players and as a way for Rex to grow even further (Letting the love of her life do what she can to save the world)..

@marcobrosato7677 2 жыл бұрын

Adding onto Mythra creating Pyra stemming from her insecurities, is that Pyra finds her own insecurities. Showing the player that no matter who you are, even if you try to create the perfect version of yourself, you won't be, and in the end, that's ok. As long as you keep at it and try to forgive yourself, be okay with who you are. You will find happiness at the end of the tunnel.

@sailoralyson 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, playing Torna completely sealed the deal for me. Mythra is a deeply tragic character with layers and I love her a lot.

@corruptedteka 2 жыл бұрын

OO fantastic taste, I see the Homura pfp- You know, Homura and Pyra/Mythra feel like kind of the same character but reversed !

@justamanwithsomesoup3352 2 жыл бұрын

Simpleton.

@kyleespinas4702 2 жыл бұрын

Best anime character pfp

@kyleespinas4702 2 жыл бұрын

@@justamanwithsomesoup3352 u must be such a smart person!

@kyleco9149 2 жыл бұрын

She's just as sweet as Pyra

@UltimaXVI 2 жыл бұрын

I always saw Pyra’s “birth” didn’t happen by choice but more as a mental breakdown. Mythra’s shock from unleashing her power uncontrollably, the following destruction, seeing Milton dead & then getting pushed away by Mikhail in fear completely broke her

@sailoralyson 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. When watching the cutscene in Torna, it seemed like Pyra formed as a byproduct of Mythra’s screaming and release of emotion. At the very least, it could have been a subconscious decision that manifested rather than a deliberate act by Mythra.

@Cool-Vest_Leo Жыл бұрын

This actually can happen to people in real life. It's called Dissociative Identity Disorder. It is usually caused by childhood trauma, and is similar in a lot of ways to how Pyra and Mythra work. (Though the switching on command is apparently uncommon)

@sailiealquadacil1284 Жыл бұрын

@@Cool-Vest_Leo Yeah, I've also heard that the "alter" is basically indistinguishable from the "real" person, since it's a defensive/protective mechanism. I read a post by a guy whose roommate had DID, and he didn't realise he was talking to the "alter" for a while until the "original" suddenly asked how long he'd been gone. But, yeah, pretty cool for them to put this into a game, and I like how tastefully they treated stuff like disorders and trauma.

@__BlacklotuS__ Жыл бұрын

Mythra has so much trauma from destroying half of Alrest pyra is like when humans develop alternate personalities due to trauma.. you're right it just happens

@susiehaltmann3342 8 ай бұрын

Which makes sense because people can mentally change. Like people after war. they come back, but they are not the same afterwards. Which is whats happening here

@jaynemesis3055 Жыл бұрын

I never get the hate this game gets. People are like... Big boobs = Bad game!! Xenoblade 2 is my favorite game personally. It's really well written and deep.

@bradleyrider9132 Жыл бұрын

If you don’t tear up when Rex asks poppi to fly him over to pneuma and she tells him she can’t…. You might be dead inside. Then again when poppi is the first to run over and jump into hugging them when they come back at the end. I bawl like a baby every time

@abdulshowa7170 Жыл бұрын

no i feel you when poppi told him he can't that was the first time i felt geunine anger and regret when playing a video game. i wanted to just pause the game and rewind back to before the boss fight. i was cursing out monolithsoft at the game's credits and i felt so elated when they came back. xenoblade is the type of game series where if you don't cry at least once per game you don't have feeling

@bobkingofham6296 Жыл бұрын

@@abdulshowa7170 ok I cry every time I play a xenoblade game, especially in 3, but pneuma at the end there, that, that broke me as a player, taking the choice away from the player felt wrong but in a good way if it makes sense? Like the powerlessness we have over certain situations

@WildBandit300 7 ай бұрын

Bro you might need to get your t checked

@pedrobeckup456 4 ай бұрын

@@abdulshowa7170I didn't cry in the first time I played Xenoblade, but cried a lot in the second time, even though I already knew what would happen. I am weird And when they are fighting Dickson, it was different feeling, my body was hurting as if all that was happening was really true and not just a videogame, and that was the third time I was seen that

@bluemooncinco 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you describe your favorite scene in the game, where Rex convinces the Aegis girls to keep living. It get glossed over by so many other scenes that might be a bit flashier, like Mythra's first appearance. I live for this sort of thing lol I wish I could show someone this video without spoiling the story because it'd perfectly convince people how deep the characters are. Also! I haven't ever heard someone put it to words, but you're totally right. The way Pneuma sacrifices herself at the end hits so much harder because she has found a reason to live. Before, she was ready to do it and it wasn't exactly easy, but it wasn't as big of a deal to her.

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

That really means a lot! I’m so glad I articulated my thoughts well enough, thank you.

@bangerxshane Жыл бұрын

That Artifice reveal was cool af tho

@shawnwarrynn8609 7 ай бұрын

@@xanderscut With regards to the part about people hating Tsunderes, it's mainly because of people are just sick of the same character trope being used as well as being constantly force and made to accept the character as the best girl or best character to the point of exhaustion by fans and supporters of the character. There's also the unpleasant and sickening amounts of hypocrisy committed by fans and writers saying that people won't give Tsunderes a chance when these people don't even give other character types a chance. For instance the moment Mythra appeared and her personality reveal, people automatically just had to go and award her the status of best girl or best character, brushing aside Pyra and such actions and choices are not limited to Xenoblade Chronicles. It happens in other Games, Anime and Manga, like the case of Rin Tohsaka in Type-Moon Fate Franchise, or the numerous other Tsundere characters in the isekai genre. But what has gotten everyone so sick, angry and full of hate, to the point where they won't bother give the Tsundere characters a chance is because in virtually all the stories that have been coming out from Japanese Media the Tsundere character always wins and the main character always falls in love with her. This is most certainly going to be cause and a recipe for hate. So even if it's true that the Tsundere was indeed the best written and most developed character around, the real world negative impact and side effects of the Tsundere trope as well as the actions of writers and their fans to keep pushing and shoving the same characters and tropes into people's faces as well as denying and banning any other non Tsundere character trope any chance of getting with the main character and from being "given love" is only causing people to despise and hate the trope even more.

@pokemon18ish 2 жыл бұрын

It's really nice to see someone show appreciation for Pyra and Mythra. Honestly, they are some of the best written female characters in video games. There's so much depth to them that it's absolutely amazing how much detail Monolithsoft put into their story and I don't just mean in cutscenes. The side-quests, heart-to-hearts, and post-battle dialogue do even more to show how Pyra and Mythra have changed and brought out a lot of their personality which is always nice to see. Now I will say Mythra is completely misunderstood especially when it comes to Rex. She cares about him deeply, but she is pushing him away out of fear. Afraid to trust him and get close to him because he is the first person to see her as a person and not the Aegis and she has no idea how to respond to it. He made her happy. I love seeing the connection that Rex and Pyra and Mythra forged and I'm glad that they can be happy now. They deserve to live a life full of love and happiness. Thank you Rex for being their light. Great video!

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks for the comment 🙏

@pokemon18ish 2 жыл бұрын

@@xanderscut You're very welcome! This was a great video and there's so much more to love about Pyra and Mythra. I talked about them in a tweet I made specifically for them and Rex and I really just wanted to express what made their connection so meaningful and special and how Rex really was as they put it a "gift of light". I Really loved how Rex was so supportive, devoted, caring, and just seeing how he could make them smile with true honest words and a genuine smile was so heartwarming. He managed to challenge everything about them with positivity and true optimism. They really bounce off one another so well. More than anything and this applies to everyone Rex met. He truly brings out the best in everyone around him he manages to banish the darkness in their hearts and fill it with light. He was a gift of light to everyone and I really admire him for that. For him, Pyra and Mythra deserve all the happiness and love in the world. I hope we get to see them again.

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

@@pokemon18ish fingers crossed for xenoblade 3 at the direct tomorrow

@jackattacktron1000 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad these 2 are getting more love. They deserve it ❤

@shawnwarrynn8609 7 ай бұрын

@hectorluz7477 Жыл бұрын

Damn... I didn't knew how much backstory these characters had. I am glad they were included in smash and I am glad that I was able to learn more about this incredible game

@noah_ignis 2 жыл бұрын

Pyra and Mythra was the best thing for me in Smash I'm glad Xenoblade Chronicles 2 got representation but I didn't understand the hate they got when they got revealed most of the people I seen who criticized them were people who didn't play XC2 I'm glad I came across your channel ☺️

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Ayyy glad you found it! I love meeting others who love Xenoblade 2

@TCMACK 2 жыл бұрын

It’s mostly because people want the big, third party characters to be the ones added to Smash. When there is a character that you really want and there is only a finite number of slots, when it’s used up on a first party Nintendo character from a game you’ve never played, it can be disappointing. While I didn’t express it online, I was disappointed by the inclusion at the time of the reveal. Thankfully I do appreciate their moveset, and I’m not bitter or anything, and unlike Byleth, it makes sense to have added them. Plus I did get Sora, so it’s harder to complain about parts of the roster that don’t excite me. I’m not saying that this justifies going out and bashing fans of a character, more just the mindset of someone who wasn’t thrilled with the inclusion of Pyra/Mythera.

@runictablet9398 2 жыл бұрын

When does it get good? I'm on chapter 5

@jaxsterminator8634 Жыл бұрын

They literally suck.

@orangeslash1667 Жыл бұрын

@@runictablet9398 Wait till chapter 6.

@thedoorman6940 2 жыл бұрын

Something to add that Mythra inherited of sorts from Addam, his emotional side. When Tora and Tatazo reunited, and she cried, let’s be real Addam would 100% shed tears at that XD And so did his blade :3 On the Pyra side, my fav little moment upon replays was when she and Rex visited the grave and Rex introduced her to his parents as “my new partner”. The little gasp of surprise followed by genuine happiness was incredible.

@Tronk_ 2 жыл бұрын

If there were a video I would show to the number of comedic geniuses on Twitter rolling out the classic “LOLOL Pyra/Mythra fans when they try and explain why their booby waifu is a compelling character” it would be this video that I would show to them. Not like spoiling it would ruin anything for them, that’d require them to play the game and evidently they wouldn’t dare do something so… so… INFORMED! That said, this video was excellent and I think you’ve put into words better than I could, why I love these characters. The heart and soul bled through the entire video and I appreciate the efforts taken to illustrate what about Pyra/Mythra is so compelling.

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment so much. Proving all those Twitter clowns wrong was definitely part of what motivated me to make this, I’m glad that I could accomplish even a fraction of that. Thanks you for the watch!

@salted5631 2 жыл бұрын

I remember getting to the end of the game, and I was so sad. I thought Pyra and Mythra were gone forever. I was so happy when I saw the core crystal blinking and jumped off of the couch punching the air and screaming. I was in a call with my friends and they were really confused what I was screaming about but I couldn't express to them because I was so happy. This was a great video and I hope you make more great content like this.

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Also thanks a million, so glad you enjoyed it

@thedoorman6940 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact about that moment that was pointed out to me. Those little particle things raining down at the ending? Like, a second before the Crystal glowed you see one of them go Into the Crystal, and that’s when it reactivated. Very lucky for the Aegis gals huh? XD

@TheHMPayback Жыл бұрын

I just love this game. The story, the Characters especially the relationship between Rex and Pyra / Mythra is just perfect. 10/10

@GigasGalvantula 2 жыл бұрын

This video made me cry countless times, this game is my favorite game of all time, by far and to see such a excellent piece about both of these characters is wonderful

@williamwaite 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for opening my eyes around Xenoblade 2 and I guess the entire Xenoblade franchise. I remember watching Chugga's playthrough of the original Xenoblade and liking what it had to offer but I never really got into it. When 2017 rolled around and everyone was raving on about how good it was, I wasn't really interested in it because I was too immature or stupid to understand rpg story telling past Zelda. 2020 rolls around and everyone including my friends are talking about and playing Xenoblade remastered and I left it thinking it was too long or not for me. After watching your video I feel like going and getting the game because of how well you articulated the beauty of the game. Really great video and I hope it catches on because you did a great job. :)

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Such a kind comment! I really hope you enjoy the Xenoblade franchise. The games have done so much for me, and are really some of my favorite experiences in gaming. I hope you feel the same.

@pedrobeckup456 3 ай бұрын

What great friends you have!

@Fiddledo Жыл бұрын

I think this just helps solidify that Xenoblade Chornicles 2 is my favourite game in the series. Thank you for making this video!

@axelrod45-yugiohandmore38 Жыл бұрын

I still cried when the discussion about the ending came up. God, I adore this game. Chuggaconroy's Xenoblade 2 playthrough was responsible for getting me into Xenoblade, causing me to put well over 100, sometimes even 150 hours into DE, 2, and now 3. I would say that, to an extent, this game changed my life. Pyra/Mythra and Rex are easily my favorite canon pairing of all time, and now I spend too much time on fanfics about them.

@titanik9807 2 жыл бұрын

I love them, they are great characters and the way the Smash community was prejudiced towards them was very unfair.

@LeahLovesNature Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was a real shame. I just got my own copy of Smash Ultimate last week, along with the second DLC expansion (since I already had the first one), and Pyra/Mythra is one of the characters I use the most.

@jaxsterminator8634 Жыл бұрын

It’s very fair AND justified. NOBODY WANTED PYRA OR MYTHRA. LITERALLY NOBODY.

@titanik9807 Жыл бұрын

@@jaxsterminator8634 Mythra maybe, But Pyra and Rex were wanted for a lot of people (proof of that is the Rex míi costume)

@jaxsterminator8634 Жыл бұрын

@@titanik9807 HOW??? Pyra is one of the, if not, the most useless character in any game ever. Nobody. Wanted. Pyra.

@Ivy-Plays Жыл бұрын

@@jaxsterminator8634If She's Useless Your Comment's Useless, Respect People's Opinions

@emilyantiqua 2 жыл бұрын

Rex’s terribly voiced “JOIN MEEEE” kills me every time

@mrandmrsduquette1904 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, honestly I wish he'd gotten some slightly more coherent dialog. Oh it was good, the emotion, the thrust were there. But it was sometimes like the actors either didn't quite understand English, or didn't have enough context when recording. That said, and fight me if you want, I liked the dialog on XCX way better.

@ninjapotatolorf6237 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrandmrsduquette1904 it's not the voice actors or even the dialogue that were the problem in this case; it was the voice direction. The actors weren't given any real context to the lines they were saying, nor were they able to hear the voices of other characters to play off of them in realistic ways. That's why so many lines come across as stilted as they do. The voice actors did the best they could with what they had to work with. Skye Bennett especially, as well as David Menkin (the voice of Malos). But man... Rex just can't scream like Shulk can.

@cosmictraveler1146 2 жыл бұрын

I know it makes me laugh in a very sad scene

@Layazeroda 2 жыл бұрын

I loved Etika's reaction to that part when he reached it. Did the voice and face and everything lmao.

@KaiSaeren 2 жыл бұрын

Think you can take meeeee?!

@ponspectorstillwedie4579 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! So much yes! I agree with basically everything you've said here. This video was honestly so well produced, and I wish I was able to express my own thoughts on these characters even half as expertly as you were able to. Great job! Even though I've played the game probably 5 times now little details like Prya's design being slightly more asymmetrical than Mythra's to convey her incompleteness and imperfection have still managed to escape my attention. You've done such a great job of analyzing every aspect of these characters in this video. And yeah, it get's so annoying hearing people constantly talk down on Pyra and Mythra, or just the game in general, just because of their designs. If you don't like these characters or Xenoblade 2 that's perfectly fine, just please don't try to invalidate someone else's opinion on the game by writing it off as 'fan-servicey garbage' and dismissing the entire fanbase as a bunch of creepy perverts or something. We're all adults here. *P.S* You deserve more subs. There's no justice in this world. :(

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks so much! Comments like these really bring me so much joy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it

@jaxsterminator8634 Жыл бұрын

It’s because they’re a throwaway fighter in Smash and shouldn’t even be in the game.

@fish5266 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite parts about xenoblade 2 is how they gradually open up, especially mythra. She goes from being cold to Rex a lot of times, to where after he accepts them she is nothing but warm to him the entire time. Seeing this trio grow closer and having there relationship develop made pyra/mythra and Rex my favorite characters in not just xenoblade but all games in general. And the ending where they lose the one person who they value more than life was absolutely heartbreaking. Then seeing the ending of xenoblade 3 where they got the happy ending with the man who they loved and having the life that they never thought they deserved. Seeing the end of chapter 7 sold Rex for me. Although I did like him throughout the game, post 7 made me love him. As he valued their lives more than his and they valued his life more than theirs. At the end of the day they became each others elysium and seeing that new Home Screen with all of them holding hands is just so wholesome as they’ll be together in happiness forever. Absolutely fantastic video, I look forward to seeing more content from you

@HandthatRockstWorld Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I'm a survivor of military SA. I know what fear of harming people over my own trauma feels like. I'm also a mom and my marriage was falling apart all at the same time. I never got to finish the first game but watched the ending when my ex-husband played it and loved it. So when I finally saved and bought a Nintendo switch for my children, I also snuck a digital deal for this one in a few weeks later in an after Christmas sale. The amount of crying and processing I did cannot possibly be overstated. The burden of trauma and trying to be tough but then playing this game was so confusing but it made me embrace therapy which was pretty much a requirement from family at the time. I also *hated* when sexists and feminists could not stop talking about Pyra and Mythra's clothes. The only time I had trouble in the game was when Dalia pushed me off the titan spine with her giant ones during battles. That was it. The critics just didnt even *try* to listen to a poignant and VERY female story of femininity, vulnerability, strength, and power. The sexist and feminist dismissal on social media for this game is a main reason I didn't embrace therapy for so long. I could be broken and helpless but nothing else. No one wanted to hear how strong I was. But the writers in this game and the two greatest characters in any game did. And it made a huge difference in my life. This remains my favorite video game to this day and I think it helped me change the direction of my life.

@xanderscut Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for the thoughtful comment and for sharing your story. It always feels like such a privilege to hear how this game has effected others for the better. So glad you enjoyed!

@vulblhotdiessfi Жыл бұрын

@larando02 2 жыл бұрын

And here I am, crying again because of that ending, every time I see it, it somehow manages to hit as hard as the first time. Great Video mate!

@liamhidinger9207 Жыл бұрын

I just spent 53 minutes watching a video about 2 characters that I only know from smash and I don’t regret it in the slightest. I can clearly hear the excitement in your voice you have for these characters

@xanderscut Жыл бұрын

So kind of you and so happy you enjoyed! Thanks a million 🙏

@AlfalfaAlpha 2 жыл бұрын

Everything you said at the ending was true. I actually learned about Pyra and Mythra just by playing Smash at my friends house, and I thought they were fun characters so I looked into their game and it seemed interesting. Got the game because of the story, and I'm glad that was the mindset I went into it because I got everything I wanted and more. Since playing it, I'll pretty often see people saying often completely unfounded claims and insults to Pyra, Mythra, and other characters like Rex and I'll be honest it sometimes makes me feel like I'm weird or that I'm somehow wrong for liking the game. But then I remember that these are all people who have probably never even played the game and are literally just judging the book by its cover, and also that it shouldn't matter to me what they think anyways because I know how good this game really is and I'm allowed to enjoy what I want to enjoy. Currently in the process now of trying to convince all of my friends to play Xenoblade, have had some of them tell me they think it looks "cringe" or whatever, but I'm convincing them :)

@samreddig8819 2 жыл бұрын

Probably easier to get them to start at 1. It gets basically no flak despite fiora having some rather large chesticles. Dunno why folks complain about one and not the other but whatever.

@homuraschannel4184 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how you explained all of how i felt the first time when i played this amazing game. Even in my second round those feelings were the same as the first time. The part where she's caugh by Malos and Jin was really rough for me and i just leave everything aside and i went straigth to rescue her. I have never cried with a movie, a videgome (untill that), or even in my life i dont use to do that easly... That scene and the final scene of Pneuma... I couldn't beare that, i just simply cried. They're my favorite characters, no only from the game but from all, Pyra mainly. Thank for the video, you've explained perfecly well how did i felt.

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I could do that for you. This is my favorite game and it’s so nice to see others that share similar tastes. Thanks for the comment!

@OmegaX5000 Жыл бұрын

This was such a well-written video. You did a great job presenting all of your points. I feel like I have an even greater appreciation of Pyra and Mythra and Xenoblade 2 as a whole now because of this video!

@fayenett3949 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video mythra and pyra are two wonderfully amazing characters, and xenoblade chronicles 2 as a whole is an amazing game. I am currently playing the game again, and all the memories of the first time I played it are flooding back. xenoblade Chronicles 2 is perfection mythra and pyra are amazing characters

@Sirnight282 2 жыл бұрын

God damnit man, I've played through this game like 9 or 10 times, and everytime I see the last cutscene it manages to rip a few tears from my eyes. I really don't cry much but for some reason even seeing the last scene in a video essay still chokes me up without fail. The video was amazing, thank you for making this breakdown of two of the best characters.

@SturmAH 2 жыл бұрын

Master piece 🙌 You summed it up so well, I also get sick of people dismiss them, just because they have big chests. Some of the most satisfying character arcs in a game and 1 of very few pieces of media that can get me emotional. Well done!

@VeeroYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video. I love the character writing in the Xenoblade games and Pyra and Mythra are probably my favorite characters in the whole series. You pinned exactly down why I like them so much. I subscribed to your channel and will watch more videos, keep up the great work!

@xanderscut Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for the sweet comment! So happy you enjoyed, take care!

@thesilenthills6801 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent editing! Excellent pacing! Excellent presentation! Excellent video! You did a great job explaining and exploring her character.

@characterchampion830 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this essay so much. Though my first intro to the Xenoblade series was the BoTW sidequest, some of my favorite gaming characters in history are in this game (Mythra, Jin, Malos, Lora, Brighid, Gramps) When Pyra and Mythra were announced for smash, I was so happy that I thought I would cry. but when I went to see other reactions to the reveal. I was shocked about some of the negativity for the aegises. people were angry because the artstyle seemed anime like and that they were waifus. thx for making this vid i really appreciate it. I just wish this series was more popular. i feel like this is one of nintendos underrated franchises. I'm just adding this but a video that is negative about pyra and mythra is flipside reviews. about %25 of the comments are hate on pyra and mythra. and like u said us fans are so sick of people being shamed for liking these characters and people saying negative things about them even without any evidence

@orangeslash1667 Жыл бұрын

Monolith Soft said that people complained the characters in Xenoblade X being very stiff. So they felt they had to make the XB2 characters feel more expressive. The artist for this game, Masatsugu Saito also did Rakuen Tsuiho: Expelled from Paradise.

@jaguar4120 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love them so much. Bayonetta, Rosalina and Pyra are my favorites characters.

@ThatBoyAqua 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video! I look forward to seeing you continue to get better and better with each video you produce!

@rodrigod4 2 жыл бұрын

after thinking about mythra, pyra, malos, rex, and jin, i understood that this game xplains the existence of role model characters better than any thing i have ever seen, and not just that, it tailors them with western phylosophy and makes them tools of the "coming of age", its a fking masterpiece

@kyurei4478 2 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing and I can confirm that we can definitely feel the passion put into it. What I find fascinating is to see how opposed Pyra and Mythra are in their strenghts and weaknesses. Of course Mythra is clearly the strongest of the two but when you pay attention to her verbal interactions with Malos, especially at the end of Torna, you can see she often doesn't have something to oppose to him beside fighting because no matter her skill in combat, she's still mentally fragile. Malos easily takes advantage of that to break her mind. Mythra destroyed him physically in the end but you can clearly see that Maloss won over her mind. It took 500 years for Malos to heal from that but it took as long for Mythra to find a confident state of mind again. On the other hand, if you compare it with Malos and Pyra interactions. Malos always takes the physical advantage over her but when she talks she's nowhere near as affected by his mind breaking words as Mythra is. She even takes the decision to self destruct to show to Malos that no matter how physically strong he can be, he will not take Rex and her friends lives because she has a way to submit him to her will. She already knows she's not strong enough but she found the strenght to be compassionate, to support the ones she love and to move forward no matter what, accepting an helping hand from others. Mythra created this other self for the purpose of locking her powers but I like to think that it's thanks to this weakened, emotionally more opened and opposed personality that is Pyra that she succeeded to heal her mind in the end and to unveil her true ultimate form which is Pneuma. She learnt how to appear welcoming to others through her as we can see after the fight against Malos where Mythra is awakened and where she uses Pyra to convey her emotions because she's not confortable or skilled with that. Different skills, different strenghts and weaknesses. Even if many won't know how well written their character is, Pyra and Mythra are in the game at the end of the day and Sakurai knows what he does. Maybe this decision will push some to try it. Also when you know Monolith Soft's contribution for many Nintendo titles, you know that one more character from their franchise is well deserved.

@shun2232 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, perfectly encapsulates why Xenoblade 2 is one of my favorite games of all time

@PSIUser658 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job on this project GPS, I know I said this a lot during the premiere but it’s just the truth. I really hope more people start appreciating how special Pyra and Mythra really are. Thanks a lot!

@Pine2142 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have seen this video when it came out. This video is absolutely incredible. Unfortunately so many people will never even give this game or the characters a chance. Amazing video for an amazing game and amazing characters. Thank you for your fantastic analysis and I'd say you definitely did the game and it's inhabitants justice!

@metroidcypher 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I'm so tired of people calling her a tsundare, shes got hedgehog dilemma

@kiriyuri Жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job with this video. It was incredible hearing just how much passion you show for these characters; I didn't even realize almost an hour passed until it was over. Thanks, you managed to make me feel emotional for characters I'd never even heard of an hour ago. Cheers!

@Aemeres Жыл бұрын

Man, I do hope my voice/comment reaches you. I am absolutely grateful for this video. Your passion bled into my soul. Pyra, Mythra and Rex are probably one of my most beloved characters in video games or even in all of fiction. I resonate and empathize with them on so many levels. Seeing you talking so highly of them and so passionately at that, gave me tears of joy and sadness every few minutes into the video. I needed this video at the point in my life that i’m in right now. We all have an Elysium to go to; and we all somehow regret the past, bearing painful memories. All we need is to believe in ourselves, and walk our path, pushing through alongside the ones we love. I wish you all the best, and I hope you, too, reach your Elysium.

@xanderscut Жыл бұрын

Wow I was not expecting such a sweet and heartfelt comment! I’m so glad you could connect with the video on such an emotional level, it brings me so much joy knowing it impacted you in that way. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you’re going through right now, thanks for everything.

@tekiyuyami7478 2 жыл бұрын

I only found these characters when playing Smash Ultimate. I have no idea why, but I liked them instantly. The fact that there's such an awesome story behind them is truly incredible. I have no clue how, but I seem to have a nack for finding good characters and stories. I've been doing it since I was a little kid and apparently I'm still good at it. These characters and their story is amazing and their creator is a truly incredible person to be able to do this kind of work.

@shay3878 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I love this game, and I adore these characters. The way you analyzed and explained their story, personality, and their growth and change, clearly shows your sympathy and understanding. This is something that a lot of people lack: they jump into conclusions, and hate them with no good reason, no arguments, nothing. They just say "big anime titties" and criticize their clothing. It is so sad that they don't realize how amazingly written and how complex these characters are, simply because they refuse to listen and open their minds. It pains me that this game, with this amazing music, story, world and characters, don't receive the respect they deserve. XC2 was my introduction to the series, nedless to say I fell in love with it, and 2 specifically will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for this video and for doing my favorite characters, Pyra and Mythra, justice ❤️💛.

@xanderscut Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! And thank YOU for the lovely comment! Have an amazing day ❤️‍🔥

@Mugi3840 Жыл бұрын

Thank you have making this video. Pyra and Mythra are my two favorite video game characters of all time. I learned quite a bit from this vid. I need to replay thru xb2 once again since it's been a while.

@G4mmachu1 2 жыл бұрын

This randomly getting recommended to me was the greatest gift I could have asked for. It's nice to see this video. It's as you said at the end, the negativity around them is from people that haven't played the game, and it's nice to see that the people that have love them as much as I do

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Likewise! So glad you could find my video, much appreciated 🙏

@monicabernhardt9667 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done. Your editing was flawless. It was a pleasure to watch and I don't know anything about these characters. 💗💗💗

@deredere-sama5995 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I’ve enjoyed your in depth discussions about these great characters!

@a51miku93 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a Video talking good things about pyra y mythra, thanks bro

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Of course man, they deserve it

@infern24 2 жыл бұрын

@@xanderscut the video was amazing, and I enjoyed being in the chat ^_^

@rocketmachine905 2 жыл бұрын

This video was the best Xenoblade video I’ve ever watched. You single-handedly nailed down all the best moments in the game and explained what made them so impactful. Thanks for the awesome analysis man!!

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

And thank YOU for the watch and such a nice comment, hope you have a great day!

@illyasvielvoneinzbern1397 2 жыл бұрын

For 700 subscribers at the moment of me commenting, this video is one of the best character analysis videos I’ve ever seen! Good job your hard work paid off in making an interesting video!

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Will do ❤️‍🔥

@jayward1800 2 ай бұрын

I never realised the parallels of Rex and Pyra’s first meeting compared to Shulk and Alvis’ it’s so awesome that there’s still so many subtle ties between the games that I hadn’t noticed, especially since it’s two protagonists meeting their corresponding members of the Trinity Processor.

@michaelplaysbass8311 2 жыл бұрын

Dude this video is amazing. I'm so glad you made this.

@jpegwarrior5431 2 жыл бұрын

32:29 Chapter 7 is literally the one part of the game where I beelined the main objective without doing any side content lol, Monolith really knew how to bring out that sense of urgency. Amazing character analysis btw, XC2 is my favorite game and the Aegis girls are a big part of what makes its story so special to me. It makes me happy to hear someone else put into words why. Huge agree on your favorite cutscene, Rex's speech about not letting the world burn twice is so beautiful. The Tomorrow With You is such a good music track. And it makes me even more happy to think about how many other people feel the same way. No matter how toxic certain communities may be, we love this game, and that is something they can't take from us.

@samm.8052 Жыл бұрын

There's a lot of stuff I never even realized(that seems so obvious now) or had forgotten about over the years. Thanks for making this. It only solidifies my love for XC2 even further, somehow.

@PixelStun 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, this video is so well-produced!

@Snugboy 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute banger. Masterpiece. Magnum opus. King, you dropped this 👑 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@StarsionChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad that someone did this I would love to send this to people who throw out the dumb claims about Pyra and Mythra but I feel like that'll ruin the experience of Xenoblade 2 a bit Guess I got to think of some other way

@Shirker12 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video. I really appreciate the time, effort, and passion you put into this.

@ToonLink1672 Жыл бұрын

Seriously amazing video here. Just when I think I can’t appreciate these characters more than I already do, I watch these kinds of character analysis video and I fall in love with them all over again. I absolutely can’t stand that so many people judge them based off their revealing clothing when really they’re some of the most brilliantly written characters in any work of fiction, not just video games.

@uroy8371 Жыл бұрын

I love your writing, you made me feel the sentiment again ❤

@Noblesix84 Жыл бұрын

Klaus damn it ya made me tear up for the ending again. Well done on the video overall, exellent work.

@LegendaryGlasses Жыл бұрын

How I needed this video. Especially since XC2 is being so unfairly Stepped over by XC3 now it is the new toy. The amount of care and respect you show towards them brought a tear to my heart. Thank you so much from the bottom of my soul. Know I love this game and both characters just as much as you. Have a great life!

@housequay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos, just watched all your Xenoblade ones after finishing 3 and needing to hear people gush about the characters. I hate finishing a game, I hate having left Noah and Mio behind like I have Shulk, Rex and everyone else before. But hopefully the DLC will give me just that bit more of them!

@FleetofFeet 2 жыл бұрын

GPS you've done it again, I know how much time you've put into this, and it was worth it. I felt every ounce of your passion and you made an incredible video, so proud of you. Take a well-deserved break, and I'll obviously be here for whatever you make in the future, keep it up.

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend. Thanks so much for the encouragement and support through it all, really makes the process so much easier seeing people care. You’re a good man fleet.

@TheCayDawg 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a couple videos recently (full playthroughs, analysis, etc.) and everytime the ending of the game is brought up I get teary eyed. The music is a big part of it but it's genuinely so emotional.

@KamiIo0 Жыл бұрын

MAN, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, PYRA AND MYTHRA ARE MY FAVORITE VIDEOGAME FEMALE CHARACTERS. This is an amazing video, it portraits perfectly why we love Pyra and Mythra so much. Of course both (and Pneuma) are an Eye Candy, however they are amazing and endearing, the smiles we have to protect. That's why both (and Nia) being married with Rex makes me so happy, because they finally found a reason to live, and after losing people like Lora, Haze, Milton and Addam, they finally have a family where they are loved for what they are.

@TriforceZard Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful video

@miguelpadilla5899 2 жыл бұрын

Why Pyra and Mythra are great characters? Because they exist. Simple as that. Jokes a side (Or was it a joke...?) I am glad you did this video. I've seen many people hate on these characters because "ThEy HaVe BiG BoObS!" Hopefully this will show them why this duo of characters has rapidly become one of my favorite characters of all time. Good stuff.

@jebstuart3162 Жыл бұрын

I didn't play Xenoblade 2 as a game, but I watched all of the cutscenes. All 15 hours of main game cutscenes and all 3 hours of Torna The Golden Country. The ending where Rex realizes that Pneuma is going to have to sacrifice herself to save the world and then by a miracle both come back is the only time I've ever cried during a piece of film. I'm not a very emotional guy. I joke that I cry once every 7 years, and while that timeline might be closer to every 3-5 years, it's still not often. I didn't cry at the end of my favorite video game when I finished it (play CrossCode y'all, the story is as good as this game). I didn't cry when my grandma or my aunt passed away either. But when Pyra and Mythra had to go, I was definitely crying. These characters are amazing, but given it's been 2 years since I watched the cutscenes, I kinda forgot just how good these characters are. Jin is another one of my favorite characters, but at the time I watched it I wasn't in a very good place, so now that I'm in a better place, the Aegis are such amazing characters

@Stuntmachine14 2 жыл бұрын

Damn good work. Respect the effort and quality

@CoryCorey Жыл бұрын

53 minutes of pure gold

@BobTheBricoleur 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely incredible video, Xenoblade always does such a great job at creating amazing characters and Pyra/Mythra are so often overlooked unfortunately

@hypernate1481 5 ай бұрын

Such a great analysis. Xenoblade 2 was such a great story and all of your points about pyra and mythra were spot on. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and bring me back down memory lane of how great this story is. Cheers!

@xanderscut 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a million, your time and generosity is not taken for granted! Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day, you deserve it!

@rockowlgamer631 Жыл бұрын

Their father truly was god for being able to bring both back in separate bodies, I usually don't like getting into emotional situations but I could definitely feel my heart hurt when they sacrificed themselves before they came back

@mcswaddelz4329 2 жыл бұрын

honestly I love Xenoblade 2s characters. and many people I know who love 2 don’t really like Pyra which is a shame because she has to be one of my favorite characters from the franchise if not my favorite

@dans1094 Жыл бұрын

You spit facts all the way through this video. Thank you for putting something like this together! Xenoblade 2 is an amazing game.

@santinogoring8860 Жыл бұрын

This video made me subscribe so much love and passion went into it.

@3t569 2 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing watch you hinted at so many things I had noticed but failed to conceptualize completely. Also the parallels between Rex/Pyra and Shulk/Alvis meeting literally blew my mind. If I had to give one word for this video I would use a world that perfectly describes Xenoblade 2: awesome

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

So sweet of you and so glad you liked the video! It’s been a blast to share my thoughts with fellow Xenoblade fans and vice versa 😄

@derpious267 Жыл бұрын

I have never cried at a videogame or movie until Xenoblade 2. It broke me at multiple points. I have never been so emotionally attached to a cast of characters. Thank You Monolithsoft

@totallyseriousgamer 6 ай бұрын

Building for my dnd campaign set in alrest, getting theme ideas from xc2 and its characters, keep coming back to this one. Honestly my favorite character analysis video on KZfaq. Absolutely well done!

@redbirdtribe 6 ай бұрын

Wait, I never noticed the parallels between alvis and shulk. And rex and and pyra holy shit

@mediafanboy6852 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video, thank you!

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Of course!

@wiredGM Жыл бұрын

This character was so well made it made me cry, I have only watched one other video on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and I can fully understand the characters , thanks 🙏

@LuisCarlos-qy7nq Жыл бұрын

I was holding back tears pretty much throughout the whole video, great analysis

@cavaoubien6556 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I just wanted to give a big shout to your work. I think you have managed to put in words a lot of the feelings I felt about this game when it comes to story-telling and character development. The palpable emotion in your voice as you were reading your own script is a testament to the incredible character writing and story telling in this game. I could relate to these emotions. I personally enjoyed that you let that emotion in your voice transpire (maybe it wasn’t intentional), and I thought it made you very personable. I had dropped the game many times out of frustration with the combat system and the amount of stuff the game was throwing at me, pulling me in so many directions which I could never fully pursue because I was missing something that was never explained. But I came back… and what kept me coming back is what you are describing in this video. I got attached to the characters, their tragic past, their path, and I really found myself caring. I cared enough to eventually invest 250 hours in this game. Thanks again for doing this.

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

That is so very kind of you. I’m super glad my emotion bled through, a story like this deserves it! I deeply appreciate the comment and your feedback, means the world. Have a great day!

@_1More_ Жыл бұрын

Bout to start my 6th or 7th play through after xc3 dlc. This will forever be the best xenoblade game to me with the best characters story music and combat

@sergeantnerfsalot2784 Жыл бұрын

An excellent deconstruction of characters from a game series I’ve never played. Kudos to you sir.

@hermes6683 2 жыл бұрын

As a smash Aegis main and a huge xenoblade fan, this video hits different and I love it. Thank you for making this

@wolfx.2546 2 жыл бұрын

This video was perfect. I'll be doing a newgame+ playthrough again because of it. This is one of the absolute best games ive ever played.

@arcmh Жыл бұрын

How come I only stumbled upon this video now?! Man...what an incredibly thoughtful and well-structured piece of art deconstructing another fantastic piece of art. I cannot remember the last time I sat through an hour of content listening to every single word. The beauty of this game is always overshadowed because it is a game and it because of the anime style. Its sad to see these excellent design choices be misinterpreted and have people miss out on one of the greatest games of all time. Nonetheless, you were absolutely flawless.

@xanderscut Жыл бұрын

Wow I gotta say thank YOU for the incredibly thoughtful comment! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the video and this game to the extent that I do. Hope you have a fantastic day! ❤️

@FreyjaThAwesome1 Ай бұрын

I knew all of this, I watched without skipping to help with the algorithm and nothing else because this deserves it

@TylerRM23 Ай бұрын

The fact that I cry at all of the scenes when they get taken away and also the ending shows my absolute DEEP connection to both of them

@GameCrafter8261 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is such a perfect video i cant think of any words to describe it. I even learnt more about the game even though its my favorite game and already know much about it. Literally EVERYTHING you said is so true and you chose the perfect words to tell everyone about the Game, the characters, their story and their personalities (especially Pyra and Mythra of course). I even had multiple moments where I had tears because of what you said combined with the game.Thank you so so much for this video you deserve wayyy more attention. You have my Like and sub. Thank you again

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! Thank you for taking the time to not only watch my video through but leave such a nice comment. It’s people like you that make the time put into these videos worth it, have an amazing day!

@GameCrafter8261 2 жыл бұрын

@@xanderscut Thank you have a great day too you deserve it!

@MaxWelton 5 ай бұрын

32:10 our most valuable accuracy/evasion buff

@Crest_Expert 2 жыл бұрын

I finished watching and wow it was amazing! All of your points for why they are both great characters were really spot on! After finishing 2 recently it’s really nice seeing others’ thoughts on the game, bring me great joy 😊 It really sounds like you put a lot of work in this video and I honestly don’t have any criticism, keep doing what you do and I’m sure you’ll get bigger 👍

@xanderscut 2 жыл бұрын

That’s really sweet! Seriously thank you, I mean it

@nathanblackburn1193 10 ай бұрын

I don't know if the video mentions this but you know how when Rex first meets Pyra she tells him that he'll be able to save Alrest if he takes her to Elysium? Well it's possible that what Pyra meant was not that the people of Alrest can live in Elysium but rather that by taking her to Elysium she can ask The Architect to kill her thus "saving" Alrest from herself