Every fighting game scene has their own legends, all of them known for different things. Some are incredibly skilled, some are funny, some have a unique playstyle. They serve a great example of just how brilliant and diverse the fighting game community is.

Today, we got another reminder of this, an event that made thousands of people to remember a new name.

If you've been around 3rd Strike, you know Hayao, the man has been around since forever, and quickly became known as one of the most entertaining players you could fine.

In particular, some might have spotted him before when he attended the Battle Opera wearing a Pretty Cure cosplay, which he repeated years later.

And now we get an example of why he's a GOAT, with one of the greatest plays (people are already calling it Evo Moment 41) in the history of 3rd Strike, and a pop-off to match.

And of course, a victory like that demands an appropriate follow-up.

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