[Pro Gamer] Tokido [Street Fighter 5]

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Pro Gamer Name: Tokido
Real Name: Hajime Taniguchi
Game Title: Street Fighter 5
Team: None
Streaming Channel: https://www.openrec.tv/user/topangatv
Twitter:https://twitter.com/tokidoki77
Official Website: http://topanga.co.jp/
Book: “University of Tokyo Graduate Pro Gamer (PHP Shinsho)”

Notable achievements:
EVO2017 Champion
, Capcom Cup 2017 Runner-up,
RAGE Byakko Cup 2018 Champion
EVO2018 Runner-up
ELEAGUE2018 Winner
, Japan Premier (Tokyo Game Show 2018) Winner

.’ Tokido is known as one of the popular pro gamers known as a ‘University of Tokyo graduate pro gamer.’ Not only is it popular, but its quality is also undeniable.

Origin of ‘Tokido’

The name ‘Tokido’ comes from the skill combo and catchphrase of Iori Yagami, a character he used in KOF, which he played in junior high school.
It takes the initials of ‘Tonde, kick, and do!’ It seems the name was given by someone who trained at GameSender.

A leading expert with high recognition and skill

He boasts outstanding recognition among pro gamers, and in 2018, his close coverage on ‘Jonetsu Tairiku’ was broadcast, which became a major topic of conversation.
His skills are also at the world’s top level, and in the 2018 Pro Tour, he ranked first in world ranking points, with an overwhelming gap of about 1,000 points behind second place。 Not only did they win overseas tournaments, but they also dominated the ‘Tokyo Game Show 2018’ tournament, showing their success within Japan as well.

As far as we know, in 2018 he earned over 30 million yen in prize money, and now he is undoubtedly a top player in the industry, both in name and reality.

Episodes

Quitting ‘University of Tokyo Graduate School’ to Become a Professional Gamer

Tokido has an unusual background after dropping out of graduate school at the University of Tokyo to become a professional gamer. Everyone might wonder, “Why did I become a pro gamer after graduating from the University of Tokyo?”
However, it’s the opposite; Tokido has always wanted to play games since childhood, and he says, ‘If I studied properly, I could play games without complaint, so I started studying.’

And the reason I became a pro gamer was the words of Umehara-san, who was the only professional player in Japan before pro gamers had established themselves.

“If it’s something you truly love, it’s not a bad idea to give it a try. You only have one life.”

When he lost his passion because he couldn’t pursue the research he wanted in graduate school, he struggled with the choice between becoming a public servant or a professional gamer. Inspired by Umehara’s advice, I resolved to carve out the path of becoming a pro gamer, which was still an unknown territory, together with Umehara.

murder face

Because his focused expression during the match turned into a sharp look like that of an assassin or assassin, the nickname “Murder Face” gradually began to spread not only in Japan but also overseas.
Since then, it has become so established as a joke that people add ‘Murder 〇〇’ to the point where they do something.

For example, a performance where you stomp your feet in place to boost concentration before a match is called a “murder dash,” while measuring with a tape measure to keep the distance between yourself and the monitor constant is called a “murder measure.” There are many variations of this method.

Furthermore, when he discovers overseas opponents receiving advice, he takes off his headphones and eavesdrops on their advice. It’s unclear if they actually listened, but the way they eavesdrop with a mischievous look is called ‘murder listening’ and has been used as a joke.

Character Styles Used

Akuma

Akuma is considered a candidate for the strongest character in the current meta, but Tokido is one of the top Akuma users among pro gamers. Because he is a strong character, he is easy to counter, and in top-level battles, he can be reprimanded for being spoiled, and his low health can be a weakness.
Also, because she has a wide variety of moves and high freedom, she requires considerable skill to fully develop her strength.

Amidst all this, wrestler Tokido fully unleashes Akuma’s potential, consistently winning by pushing Akuma’s strong points in yokozuna sumo matches.

Representative Tournament Videos

“EVO 2017” Finals: Tokido vs Punk

“Tokyo Game Show 2018” Finals: Tokido vs Fu~do

“Tokyo Game Show 2018” TOP8 Oil King vs Tokido

“Beast Path 2” Tokido vs Umehara