Ghost of Yōtei - History and Speculation

Summary

The sequel to 'Ghost of Tsushima' shifts focus to a new protagonist, Atsu, set in Hokkaido during the year 1600. The game explores the birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the peaceful Edo period, contrasting with the chaotic Soku era. Atsu, possibly an entertainer, is portrayed as both hunter and hunted among Ronin. The setting's historical and cultural authenticity is highlighted, with a call for a respectful representation of the indigenous Ainu people. The video speculates on Atsu's background and the game's narrative potential, inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the upcoming title.

Takeaways

• 🌊 The sequel to 'Ghost of Tsushima' is set in a new location, Mount Yōtei in Hokkaido, far from the original setting.
• 🔍 The game's protagonist is a new character, Atsu, rather than continuing Jin Sakai's story.
• 🎮 The game is set over 300 years after the events of 'Ghost of Tsushima', during the early 17th century.
• 🗡️ The historical backdrop includes the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate and the end of the Sengoku period.
• 🏔️ Hokkaido, the setting of the game, was home to the Ainu people and was considered Japan's frontier.
• 🤺 The protagonist Atsu is hinted to be both a hunter and hunted, possibly an entertainer based on the shamisen on her back.
• 🏰 The game is expected to explore the cultural and architectural differences of Hokkaido compared to mainland Japan.
• 🧍‍♀️ There is speculation about Atsu's background, including the possibility of her being a samurai or an entertainer.
• 🏰 The game's setting raises questions about the presence of ronin in Hokkaido during this period.
• 🎭 The portrayal of Atsu as a female warrior is a point of interest, with the hope for a convincing backstory.

Q & A

What is the setting of the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima?

The sequel is set in Mount Yo, located far to the North in Hokkaido.

Who is the main protagonist of the sequel?

The main protagonist is a woman named Atsu.

What is the time period of the game?

The game takes place in 1603, which is the year marking the birth of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Why is the setting of Hokkaido significant?

Hokkaido is significant because it was Japan's only real land border and frontier for many years, and only a portion of it was ruled by the samurai.

What is the speculation about Atsu's character based on the trailer?

Atsu is speculated to be a woman of the samurai class or an entertainer, as indicated by the shamiyen on her back.

What major historical event is mentioned as happening in 1603?

In 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu was officially granted the title of Shogun, marking the beginning of the Edo period.

What is the significance of the Inu people in Hokkaido's history?

The Inu people, believed to be descended from the Ainu and sharing traits with Siberian people, inhabited much of Hokkaido and had a series of rebellions over the years.

Why is the presence of Ronin in Hokkaido during this time period unusual?

It is unusual because there were no known massive influxes of ronin in Hokkaido prior to the establishment of the Republic of Ezo many years later.

What cultural aspects are expected to be depicted in the game?

The game is expected to depict more details both architecturally and culturally of the Inu people, rather than stereotypical Japanese sites.

What is the concern regarding the portrayal of Atsu as a female warrior?

The concern is that her character needs to be convincingly portrayed as a warrior, considering women warriors were rare in Japan, and their stories need to be properly set up.

What is the author's preference for character creation in games?

The author prefers games where players can create their own custom characters for a more immersive experience.

Outlines

00:00

🎮 Ghost of Tsushima Sequel: A New Setting and Protagonist

The script discusses the upcoming sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, which will be set in Mount Yol, Hokkaido, over 300 years after the events of the first game. The protagonist, Atsu, is a new character, contrasting with the original's Jin Sakai. The video expresses disappointment at not continuing Jin's story but acknowledges the developer's choice to focus on the 'ghost' aspect of the game. The setting is explored, highlighting the historical significance of 1600 and the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate. The script speculates on Atsu's possible background, noting the presence of the indigenous Ainu people and the potential for a unique cultural representation in the game.

05:01

👥 Character Development and Representation in Ghost of Yote

The second paragraph delves into the character of Atsu, expressing a desire for a convincing portrayal of her as a warrior. It contrasts the potential character development with the stereotypical representation of female warriors in other games. The script discusses the rarity of female warriors in historical Japan and the importance of a well-explained backstory for Atsu. It also touches on the personal preference for character customization in games and the impact of immersion and detail on the gaming experience. The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on the upcoming game, Ghost of Yote.

Keywords

💡Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions. The game is set in the late 13th century in feudal Japan, where players take on the role of a samurai defending Tsushima Island during the Mongol invasion. In the script, the sequel to this game is discussed, indicating a shift in setting and protagonist.

💡Mount Yōtei

Mount Yōtei is a volcanic mountain located in Hokkaido, Japan, and is a symbol of the region. The script mentions that the sequel is set in a new location, far north in Hokkaido, suggesting a significant change in the game's setting from the original Tsushima Island.

💡Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch Productions is the developer of the Ghost of Tsushima series. The script refers to the studio's decision-making regarding the direction of the sequel, indicating that they chose to focus on a new setting and character rather than continuing the story of the original protagonist, Jin Sakai.

💡Atsu

Atsu is the main protagonist of the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. As mentioned in the script, she is a woman who is both hunting and being hunted by Ronin, which contrasts with the original game's male lead. Her character and backstory are central to the new game's narrative.

💡Ronin

Ronin are masterless samurai in feudal Japan. The script discusses the presence of many Ronin in Hokkaido during the time period the game is set, which is unusual and could be a plot point in the game, adding to the intrigue of the setting and Atsu's story.

💡Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost main island of Japan. The script describes it as an interesting choice for the game's setting, highlighting its unique cultural and historical context, which differs from the rest of Japan and provides a fresh backdrop for the game's story.

💡Inu

The Inu, or the Ainu people, are an indigenous group native to Hokkaido. The script suggests that the game should accurately represent the Ainu culture and architecture to avoid perpetuating stereotypes of 'typical' Japan in a region that was not culturally homogeneous.

💡Edo period

The Edo period was a time of relative peace and stability in Japan, beginning in 1603. The script notes that the game is set during the transition from the chaotic Sengoku period to the Edo period, which is significant for the historical context of the game's setting.

💡Tokugawa Shogunate

The Tokugawa Shogunate, also known as the Edo Bakufu, was the last feudal military government of Japan. The script mentions the birth of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1603, which is the year the game is set, indicating the historical significance of the time period.

💡Sengoku period

The Sengoku period, also known as the Warring States period, was a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and near-constant military conflict in Japan. The script references the end of this period as the setting for the game, suggesting a backdrop of change and potential for conflict.

💡Custom character

The concept of a custom character allows players to create and control a character tailored to their preferences. The script mentions the appeal of such an option for players who value immersion and personal connection to the game's protagonist.

Highlights

Sequel to Ghost of Tsushima is announced, but it moves to a new setting, Mount Yōtei in Hokkaido.

The protagonist of the sequel is a woman named Atsu, unlike Jin Sakai from the first game.

The game is set over 300 years after the events of the first game, during the birth of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Hokkaido was inhabited by the Ainu people and had a different cultural background compared to mainland Japan.

The game's setting is during a time of transition from the Sengoku period to the Edo period.

Atsu is described as a hunter and also being hunted by other Ronin, as revealed in the trailer.

The game's setting in 1603 is significant as it marks the beginning of the Tokugawa shogunate.

The speaker speculates on Atsu's background, suggesting she might be a samurai or an entertainer.

The game is expected to explore the Ainu culture and the island's frontier status.

The speaker expresses concern about the portrayal of a female warrior and the need for a convincing backstory.

The game's narrative might involve an influx of Ronin to Hokkaido after the Sengoku period.

The speaker hopes for a respectful representation of the Ainu culture in the game's setting.

The game's setting is expected to be different from Tsushima, with a focus on the Ainu people's architecture and culture.

The speaker discusses the potential impact of the game's portrayal of a female lead on player immersion.

The speaker prefers games that allow for the creation of a custom character for a more personalized experience.

The speaker invites viewers to share their thoughts on the upcoming game, Ghost of Yōtei.

The video concludes with a call to like, subscribe, and ring the notification bell for more content.

Transcripts

well here we are after years of waiting

we are finally getting a sequel to Ghost

of tsushima however this time instead of

continuing Jin's story we are moving on

to a completely new setting Mount Yol

which is located far to the North in

Hokkaido now I will admit I am a little

bit bummed about this I was hoping that

a sequel to ghosts of tsushima would in

fact continue jyn's story and would lead

us perhaps to hushu during the second

Mongol invasion where more drama and

conflict between Clans could also have

been woven into the story yet I guess

that is not what Sucker Punch wanted to

do rather as an article on

playstation.com says they like the idea

better of focusing on the ghost aspect

and I guess they felt and rightfully so

that it doesn't have to only ever be Jin

Sakai so instead we are now getting

thrown a little over 300 years into the

future and sent far far to the North our

main protagonist is now a woman named

atsu and currently we know very little

about her character really the only

major hints at what is going on for her

are mentioned in the trailer when

another Warrior says how she is hunting

but also being hunted by many other

Ronin in the area so while I do want to

speculate a bit more about what is going

on here in the game I think it first

might be good if we explored just a bit

more about the setting what is the world

of premodern Japan and the island of

Hokkaido like in 16003 when the game

takes

place well as many of you are probably

already well aware 16003 is an important

year it is the year which marked the

birth of the Tokugawa shogunate the Edo

bakufu as Tokugawa yasu was to be

officially granted the title of Shogun

it is three years after the great battle

of Saki gahara in 1600 where yasu

essentially won control of the country

by crushing and scattering his Rivals

Japan is on the verge of a new era as

the violent and chaotic soku period is

drawing to a close and the peaceful Edo

period is set to

begin Hokkaido on the other hand is an

interesting choice to set the game only

a portion of Hokkaido or what was often

called EO was actually ruled by the

samurai this was dominantly the matsum

clan yet based on how ghost of tsushima

tweaked a lot of the names of

significant families I doubt the matsum

will actually make an appearance but

we'll see much of the island was

actually inhabited by the Inu who many

belied to be descended from the amishi

and often shared many traits typical to

those of Siberian people there would

even be a series of Inu rebellions which

would take place over the years truly

this was Japan's only real land border

Japan's only Frontier for many years as

the rest of Hokkaido would not be seized

until really the late

1800s this brings me to speculation time

so who is our main character atsu really

I have no idea originally I thought that

perhaps she was a woman of the Samurai

class fleeing North after the

destruction of her family following the

sakahara conflict and while this still

could be true the shamien on her back

put portrays her as more of an

entertainer of sorts perhaps it's

puzzling and I know we will likely learn

more soon the setting itself is also

interesting based on what is said in the

trailer about Ronin in the area as if it

is trying to portray that there are many

Ronin up in Hokkaido at this time to be

honest I've never heard of really any

massive influx of ronin being in

Hokkaido at least not prior to the brief

establishment of the Republic of iso

many years later now once again could it

be an interesting plot Point weaving in

the idea of an influx of ronin in the

aftermath of the sahada conflict sure

and I think that is all right for

storytelling purposes there were a lot

of new ruining at this time as whole

clans were being snuffed out so it's not

a big stretch for the story to say that

there were a lot of ronin who simply

decided to wander up to the north but we

also have to remember and perhaps I

think this is the most important thing

we should keep in mind Hokkaido is still

a new country we should not be seeing

tons and tons of typical Japanese sites

along with architecture and monuments

like they squeezed into tsushima we

should be seeing much more details both

architecturally and also culturally of

the Inu all over the place in this game

if we don't I think it might come off as

perhaps a bit insulting if they try to

force an over-the-top image of

stereotypical Japan onto an area that at

this time was very much not

stereotypical Japan man like I've been

saying though we'll just have to wait

and see the last thing I do want to

touch on is once again the character of

atsu and I know this is just my personal

feelings about her as a character now

there has been some Buzz for quite a

while that the next lead character in

The Ghost of tsushima series or perhaps

just ghost series now was going to be a

woman now there is nothing wrong with

this playing as female warriors in

Samurai games is nothing new at all

we've been doing it for decades however

what I do hope is that they can

convincingly portray to us how she

became a warrior as you might already

know I'm not a fan at all of the

stereotypical Hollywood ninja approach

that they are doing with Nai for

Assassin's Creed Shadows women warriors

in Japan were a bit of a rare thing as

we have discussed plenty of times in the

past more often than not they were

utilized during desperate times so if we

are playing as a female it needs to be

properly set up as to why where did did

she come from how did she acquire her

training does it all make sense if we

were playing as simply a regular male

Samurai we don't need to answer many of

these same questions and I get it this

is a game and they can bend whatever

rules they want but there is also a

level of immersion that is different for

each of us and for me details like this

are ones that can make or break it for

me to be honest this is one of the many

reasons why I vastly prefer games where

you are able to create your own custom

character because then if you want to go

that route you can just create your own

character and do your own thing I think

I was pretty spoiled with rise of the

Roni not going to lie now I could go on

but I really don't need to I think I

made my point clear so anyways these are

my initial thoughts of ghost of yote it

definitely looks interesting but there

is still a lot more we have to learn

regardless I hope you enjoyed this quick

video and learn more about the setting

where this game is going to be taking

place

with that said I would love to hear your

thoughts are you excited for Ghost of

yote let me know in the comments

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