Ghost of Yōtei - History and Speculation
Summary
TLDRThe 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
🎮 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.
👥 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.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Ghost of Tsushima
💡Mount Yōtei
💡Sucker Punch
💡Atsu
💡Ronin
💡Hokkaido
💡Inu
💡Edo period
💡Tokugawa Shogunate
💡Sengoku period
💡Custom character
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
below thank you so much for watching and
don't forget to like subscribe and ring
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