SFV ▰ The Parries Are Back! Daigo Tries Season 4 Ryu 【Street Fighter V】

Season 4 brought major changes to Ryu in Street Fighter V, and Daigo wastes no time exploring what the buffs mean for his gameplay. After spending time with other characters, The Beast returns to his iconic main to test the improved parry mechanics that had fans excited about the patch. The video captures Daigo's genuine enthusiasm—a notable shift from his earlier frustration with the character—as he discovers how the changes affect his neutral game and pressure tools. Viewers noticed his audible relief and gratitude toward the developers, a rare moment of on-stream positivity about SFV's balance direction. Beyond the character spotlight, the footage reveals how Season 4's adjustments reshuffled the meta, with Daigo's commentary and play serving as a practical breakdown of why Ryu suddenly felt viable again after falling out of favor. The parry system overhaul becomes the focal point, demonstrating both the mechanic's utility and the technical depth required to maximize it in real matches.