Hajime “Tokido” Taniguchi may be one of the best wrestlers, but that doesn't stop him from being dragged by his demons. Last weekend of the TOPANGA Championship, he ended up playing a legend with Daigo Umehara Street Fighter V game, getting a two-year win in the making.
Since mid-February, TOPANGA's intelligence has improved significantly in Japan Street Fighter V They competed in hard robots games with only six left in Sunday's final match. Tokido and Daigo both had solid performances in their previous teams, and entered the event yesterday ready to take on a more promising challenge. When all was said and done, though, it all rested in one final match between these two electric houses.
"Before this league, I didn't expect to get to this last game," Tokido said before settling down to play Daigo. “After I got lost in Me-san, I trained Street Fighter every day. I'm so glad I could fight him again today. I will take out all I have been working on. Please look forward to that. ”
What followed was an immeasurable performance. Daigo's converter couldn't keep up with Akuma's Tokido. Tokido completed a huge win against Daigo in just 20 minutes, winning seven straight games to become TOPANGA champion. After the final blow, Tokido put his head in his hands for a moment before finally getting up to point Daigo's way.
Although these competitors have played in the past, this time they feel different. Just two years ago during a Chemonomichi exhibition event, Tokido defeated Daigo by 10 points to 5. it kept tears and determination, the obvious implication is that combat game players are deeply connected to the competition. It can be sad, but as was the case with the TOPANGA Championship, it can also confirm one’s love of recreation.
“I was never happy to play martial arts today,” Tokido said during an interview after the match. “I am very happy right now. I practiced daily. In the end, I think hard work doesn't always lead to success. I think this luck fell in love with me. The work I put in every day has given me more confidence. Based on this, I will practice more after this too. I look forward to playing with everyone. ”
