Tokyo Swan 39: Real Life Shenmue

[sylentknyte]

God dammit Rodger. I hope that right now you're in heaven playing Shenmue 3.

[88skullkid]

how did he die???????

[TheLerandom]

I think when you showed the path leading to Ryu's house I shit myself....

Yep, sure did.

[NickDan555]

what happened to Roger?

[thewafflenator1]

@NickDan555 he died -.-

[MissSexyMan]

Awwww man I feel so bad. He seems like such a nice guy :-( RIP

[AreWeFamousNow]

lol the capsule toys are nintendo not sega :(

[MrOnix9009]

This guy really inspired me to do something with my life

[sowutifmahsnsux]

man this is one of my fantasies too. if things work out, i should be able to visit japan in a year's time!

[j0ckl4]

omg 10 years later and the price of the coke just get 20¥ more expensive!

[XLHGladiator]

A loyal Shenmue fan passed away :( Thank you for this video!

[ShinShoki]

omg whats the name of that jazz when u played kof 98?

[kONflictOD]

Thanks again Roger. This was tha 1st vid I saw of yours and Subbed soon after. I watched Every vid up to your last one. RIP my Friend. Thanks for everything.

[wanpakupaku]

I am Japanese.

I live in Yokosuka.

I was working at that toycapsule shop.

That shop closes the store and it doesn't exist now.

I think nostalgia.

[Mazryonh]

@wanpakupaku Zan nen. Too bad. Do people still visit Yokosuka and ask questions like "Do you remember that day, the day the snow turned to rain?" or "Do you know where sailors hang out?" in Japanese or the like?

SHENMUE LIVES!

[JRockBlessing]

Bit sad and geeky, especially when he copied what Ryo does in the Game... And Copied what he said....

[utamaputranto]

wow.. this is really cool.. my favorite game tooo..... i will go there..... i went to HK the last time. but it's kinda different to shenmue 2... i really sad when i read all the comment telling that u passed away swan.. i think ur a really cool to make this video.. and i thank u....

[againn2time]

is this guy dead ? 

[nskachu]

R.I.P , oh and u too, shenmue

[israelpacheco89]

Great video. Sad to learn of your passing. R.I.P.

[DotMatrixGame]

Great video, very cool to see the area Shenmue is based on.

Glad you got to do this and have such a perfect day.

R.I.P. Rodger.

[xyukihirokunx]

If I had time, I'd totally do this. Shenmue is one of my favorite games of all time too.

RIP Rodger. I love watching your videos. They make me feel like I know you, especially with our similar interests. I hope you're in a better place now.

[jmkleman83]

Sentimental moment.....pause......"Now lets see if I can find Lan Di" = LOLOL

[duckythebigmouth]

This was the first video I found of his (just found it yesterday). I love how he geeks out hard over being Dobuita (although, being a big Shenmue fan I undoubtedly would have done the same ^_^' ). I can't believe these posts I'm reading that a fellow Shenmue fan is no longer with us... He was the same age as me and was playing the game on the DC at the same age, too. I wish the best for his family who are missing him the most.

[gustoThegangsta]

damn i love this video.....sad that you`re gone. RIP...

[Hazuki192]

damn I'm getting chills watching this!

[gosujim]

Great video. R.I.P.

[SionGWN]

What a nice guy.

[01tizoc]

Great vid!!! Watching this gave me the chills!!! I'm a 100% Shenmue fan! And like all of you, I can't wait to finish the game!!! Nice work.

R.I.P.

[stubby019]

This video introduced me to the world of Rodger Swan a couple of years ago. Wish I'd had the chance to forklift race him or chat over a can of hot coffee. R.I.P.

[ryohazuki7]

Anyone who is interested in a SHENMUE 3 please join this fan campaign facebook group i helped make, thanks. SHENMUE 3 !!! TARGET 500,000 + MEMBERS. ALL FANS NEEDED!

(copy and paste the group name and it should come up) Everyone welcome to join, arigato. Spread the word Shenmue throughout youtube and the internet forums and social networks to spread the interest in the game.

By the way sad about Rodger , he seemed a nice guy. Let's hope the game gets made eventually for him.

[r4x2]

RIP to Rodger. I love Shenmue. My grandmother has recently been diagnosed with pancreatitis, sad to read his fate.

[santosuke]

I was gonna comment thanking him for doing this video, as I feel exactly like he did about Shenmue, and while watching it I thought 'what a smart sweet guy! we'd get along so well!', so now it deeply saddens me to read he passed away. My thoughts are with his family.

[ThaigerDon]

i hope ill be able to go to yokosuka someday to get that same experience. had a feeling the game was based on real locations. thanks for the video!

[jordler]

@ThaigerDon he is dead

[SlimBones552]

SHENMUE!!!!!!

[FoundationsofPause]

What a great idea. Good work. If only that Hospital was next to the dojo house when FAAAAAAATHER died.

[AL0HA08]

LOL!!!! I went to exactly the same place and got lost, too. Next train station is really far from the harbour.

[spec6635]

I felt like that when i was there lol... i thought i was the only one.

[Jasonbourne59]

damn pretty good and that do look like the hill where he go home

[PhazeDesigns]

Woww it is the hill.........

[fkthsh]

This is the first time I saw Rodger Swan and it really inspired me to visit Japan one day. I feel like this Shenmue really connected with alot of us in a deeper way than many other games. I am glad he was able to visit all these places and live the life that he wanted to live. Very inspirational, a very good guy, and he will be very much missed. You just don't see pure good hearted people like him everyday, it was refreshing.

[AbhiB]

I didnt know you at all but all I want to say is my friend, I hope you are happy where ever you are and if Shemue 3 gets made, it should be deciated to you

[GunBoTT]

Just read you passed away :`(

Rest in peace, iam sure you will be reborn in Japan :)

[HairyManLegs]

Now Find Warehouse 8

[NeCacaluXuxultic]

I don't think that's the Hill..there' another guy who does have the footage of the actual hill.

[Kintaro696]

I am going to visit there someday and once I am there I will eat at Taco Bell in your honour Rodger.

[JGD1985]

@Kintaro696 I was in Japan earlier this year and was taking a train to Kamakura. On the way there I saw the sign for Dobuita and was like "oh damn, Shenmue! I gotta stop at Ryo's house" haha but I didn't have time. If I go back I'll make sure to stop by. ^^

[CTgirl06875]

LOOOOOOOOOOL

[musashihumar]

I wanna go....

[zoocold]

one can 120 Y..i should buy one...hahaha! cool video dude. you really did it!

[fdsman]

R.I.P Rodger...

[RossD189]

I liked the hell out of Shenmue it used to be the shit!!!

[googletubgirl]

you're Ryo voice is perfect! hahahaha I'm going to Japan in 10 weeks! I WILL DO THE SHENMUE PILGRIMAGE!

[Dark2Zone]

thanks for the awesome video

shenmue 4 ever

[Irockz707]

When you went up to the machine I gasped because in my disc one, the game crashes when you go to the machine :P

[sladger]

'I should buy one...' Great stuff..!!! I'd love to see the warehouse district. Shenmue is the best. Great video!

[Snoopbob2006]

Amazing video you lived a full life R.I.P

[ASAManifesto]

LOL RIP dude for a moment you were in shenmue world!

[XvxBERSERKxvX]

Woah, the man Past away?! Thats terible.... Just from seeing only one video, he must indeed be missed... RIP.

[XvxBERSERKxvX]

Lol, Lucky you didnt run into Sailors and Mad Angels! Thanks for taking the time to go there and recording it.... infact it was something I to wished to do when I first finished the game.

[jackarack]

best video on youtube

[jackgordon38]

I think we should all take a journey to Doubita sometime in our lives in remembrance to Rodger

[Renas88]

thi guy looks like Ashur in the serie of Spartacus blood & sand :)

[adamanconnor]

great video loved shenmue we need part 3 rip

[Ryugeit]

R.I.P

[stubby019]

Just dug Illbleed out of my closet and am about to play in your honor, Rodger!

R.I.P

[Skating4Passion]

japan rox dude i wish i lived there

[KamilyonEnterprise]

Do you know anything about the Mad Angels? I'm looking for a man named Terry the leader of the Mad Angels.,

[Wismer1987]

the bad die young and the good die younger.

really love the video. R.I.P

[metal13gear13]

wow amazing epic lol

[thewatcher180]

if sega ever makes shenmue 3 it should be dedicated to rodger swan.

[TokyoAro]

@thewatcher180 Damn straight

[mattyjy2k]

Thank you so much!! You're pilgrimage to Shenmue was so wonderful, and I'm so glad you got to do this such a wonderful thing to do. Like living your dreams, You seemed a wonderful and clever person so sad to hear you have been taken away from us. Hope you are still living your dreams without bounds in the after life, i'm sure you have in inspired many people. Thank you.

[Ishidasouken]

I will go there, and make a video.

[Defalto]

Wow. You sir are officially my hero. You lived my dream.

[Dranzel]

This video made me feel really happy as well... shenmue was a great... i can barely put words into this, but i felt everything you did on the video, thanks for it...

I hope you're on a better place bro

[spaceinator73]

Just like Ryo!!! Greath homage to an awesome game. I really loved this video. RIP man you're an inspiration!

[magnusblz3]

Can Anybody tell me how he died??? Looks so young

[magnusblz3]

R.I.P man, really Thanks to you I got to experienced What is like in the life of shenmue. Perfect Video.

[nicostallion]

RIP man great video

[jasonorme666]

Loved the video, you have certainly lived a dream of mine. R.I.P

[shrimpdude]

Thank you sir, I enjoyed this a lot.

[chrisdotwynn]

Wait a minute, he died??? I'm SOOOO sorry to hear that! Too young to go man! Why are people always leaving this planet too soon ;o(

[chrisdotwynn]

Wow man.. just wow. I so wish I could have done that too. Where did you get the Shenmue music?

[18acekun]

FUCKING LEGEND!!!!! R.I.P

[xXMikotoNakadaiXx]

5:33 I see Haruhi Suzumiya!

Cool video. I laughed when you were buying drinks and toy capsules like Ryo. xD

[MatMadik]

This video is Beautiful. Thank God for you Roger!

[OtakuTeri]

Like lots of others, this was the vid that introduced me to Rodger Swan. It's a brilliant vid, he'll be missed by so many people. My heart goes out to his family, friends and loved one. xxx

[MrArach666]

The first video of swan I saw,about four months ago.

After that,I watched all of your videos.

I can´t believe this is real man,I mean,how can it be?

So young...

Rest in Peace,my friend,you know you will be missed.

RIP from Portugal.

[fdorsey]

this is my favorite tokyo swan video. I love this game and I loved his horror reviews. I hate him gone

[kONflictOD]

This is the 1st Swan Vid I ever saw. RIP Bro

[robzo87]

This is the one that hooked me into Mr Swan. They should mos def make number 3 in your honor. You will truly be missed my friend and brother I never knew in person. See you one day in heaven. till next time...see you later.

[FatesWishes]

YOO DUDE!!!!

i loved this game!!!

Didn't he say the Hazuki dojo was in Yamenoke that might be in Yokosuka idk lol

OMG this is so awesome!!

you rock Rodger

they need to make Shenmue III in your memory!

We love you

Rest in Peace, Rodger Swan

[alfredosauce1]

RIP

[dpxs]

This is a good video ★x5

R.I.P.

[SharkHeadTV]

R.I.P from Sharkheadtv!

[goldghoti]

Me too BananaPancake. It's sad. He seems like a really down to earth guy.

[BananaPancake]

I just started watching tokyoswan's video after Tokyocooney made the tribute video. May you rest in peace, even though you're gone, you still are entertaining others with your videos. I'm glad he made this video, It's nice to see the place where I was born.

[DoubleO88]

cant believe it why how did he die?

[chadpijudisimo]

AMAZING. Im a lover of Shenmue games.

[dreamcastdc]

Awesome video, R.I.P man.

[FlareKage]

Rodger. Rest in peace my friend. I'm happy you were able to live out one of your dreams before passing. Shenmue is the frikin bomb. Even though you cannot read this, I hope you see this in heaven or where ever you are. You may be physically gone, but you are alive in many people's hearts, in your videos. Forever.

I will dedicate my upcoming birthday in your honor, may God or any being up there guide you to eternal enlightenment.

Sincere with Love, Flarekage - John

[10disks]

R.I.P. rodger ! thank you for everything.

[gitarmats]

That is awesome!

I wish they could make Shenmue 3 already!! :(

[FeonicaGamerGrrrl]

That was one of the best videos I've seen in a long time, Well done and you could feel the emotion when you were stating that it was like a dream to be there. I cried, and then I got told to stop sniffing haha. :)

Do you know of a place where sailors hang out? :) Is Heartbeats still there? :D, Come to think of it after the game scene of that area I probably wouldn't have gone there either :)

I hope for a Shenmue 3 almost everyday.

[skillfulmantis]

I asked my younger brother if he wanted to travel to japan with me sometime in the near future... "only if we can get to see Dobuita, Yokosuka and Warehouse No 8" ...he said, lol, After seeing this awesome video, I do too ^ ^

[Wingchun0161]

Perhaps you don't realise how happy you have made me felt watching this video yet how sad I feel, because Yokosuka is everything I ever dreamed about and I love Shenmue so much too... I feel sad because I feel jealousy of you about how lucky you are to travel to japan as I myself have never been outside of UK due to lack of funds.... Well I hope you really enjoy(ed) your stay in Japan and just think about how happy you have made me feel today... Just as I will feel happy when I some day visit..

[cityflyguy]

Amazing video. probably one of the best videos on youtube. And judging by the fact that there isnt hardly any angry comments on this video I would say that yeah, the positive and relaxing energy of shenmue and dobuita affects everyone. Shenmue is so much more than a game. Your so lucky to of done this. Im gonna do it one day, maybe joining the navy isnt such a bad idea after all.

[InsertDisk2]

That was the nicest video I saw in a long time. Thanks for sharing.

[stubby019]

saw this once a while ago and am revisiting. real fun video

[109mytiger]

Why dou you have a military card,which force? I thought you are student 08,or jet teacher 09.

[Vonwert35]

I always enjoy watching this video for seeing how happy you are being there. Makes me feel good when I am feeling down.

[raidohotep]

I've never had the chance to play the first Shenmue but I managed to snag Shenmue 2 for the XBOX and I love it.

[nitedragon209]

and one of my " before i go list" is to visit dobuita.

[nitedragon209]

who in there rite mind will say shenmue is boring...i should bash their head in wit my louisville slugger, anyways nice video. you are so lucky manh

[jetman340]

shenmue=best video game franchise ever

[TheSamuraiSquirrel]

I really hope they make the Shenmue 3.....

[robzo87]

Dude you rock!! Shenmue is still to this day on my top 5 games of all time! Why can't there just be a number 3 so we can all kick lan di butt!! Sega needs to hit the world with a NEW console!! Hopefully rumors are true for the 2010 topic of new release.... YEAH!! lol Great video for the time you did this. No need to feel like a nerd... just a up lifted spirit of joy and greatness my friend.

[JosephGaffney]

one of the best video videos i've ever seen on youtube. thank you so much for making this, for taking this journey, for taking us on the journey with you. I'm a nostalgic mess right now.

[jetman340]

i agree dude best video sooner or later shemnue 3 will come out and ill get it the day it comes out

[CatAtomic99]

I'm looking for a place where sailors hang out.

[Jonno87]

hmm - i should buy one!

[DoubleO88]

awesome

[basetarded]

This video is so cool! I want to play Shenmue again.

[SahrT1]

Shenmue BEST GAME EVER MADE

[axel151]

I agree 100% best game EVER.

[Lewis1985]

This was cool, but 80% of it was just your face spewing crap.

[rodgerswan]

20% aint bad, but the other 80% sounds messy heh.

[purplezebra]

I happen to like his face : )

[Reublucian321]

@Lewis1985 I actually enjoyed this a lot man, why can't you appreciate? We are all lovers of the same game so just chill. This was really cool Rodger I'm glad you did this.

[AbhiB]

played it when you were 13/14

Dude I was 20 when that game came out, man you made me feel old

[macedosquid]

I had the same feeling hahaha

[Saintmadman]

0:09 cute! I really wish I can go there in my lifetime... that must be so nostalgic... thank u very much for the film!

[RobotWillie]

I want to go there.....

[TooMuchEase]

6:06 look at them tits bounce

[kurox67]

ahh nerdness i love thee

[johnwilkinson4]

Make Shenmue III for god sake, SEGA. I dont even care if it sucks ass, I just want to know how it ends.

[25209098]

Why did my dreamcast have to break!? WHY!!!?? E bay i reckon

[BLY78NOR]

Dobuita really looks like Shenmue Dobuita, seeing some of the places from the game really sent chills down my spine.

[irocha9]

I can imagine what you're feeling...

I wish.....

Loved the video, felt something special just for watching... SHENMUE

[ddplusro]

nice vid i am a huge fan of shenmue i always wanted to do the same thing u did but anyway nice vid does anyone have info on shenmue 3

[TrOyGm]

Your lucky, way to lucky to be there in Japan lol.

[fumanboy]

God bless your soul, Props for all the shenmmue fans out there!

[skylinehulmes]

would love to visit there

[PuChuFu]

I get teary-eyed thinking about Shenmue. It's such a beautfiul game. This trip you made has inspired me to take a trip of my own! Thank you!

[kikko4E]

Thank you for making this trip + vid !

It's total nostalgia, always great to see more and more Shenmue fans out there.

If I ever go to Japan, Dobuita is on the visit list for definite !!!

[enginenum1]

shenmue is also one of my top games of all time,love it.the soundtrack is amazing as well.i love how you quotes from the game,really put a smile on my face lol.i plan on going to japan someday,and i definitely would like to go to dobuita too.dude now you gotta go where shenmue 2 was.Hong Kong i believe,and video tape that for the shenmue fans.

[TheMolesterJester]

You are a wonderful person for doing this. :D

I can't describe how amazing shenmue was, granted, I played it when i was about 15 so things were better then. Still its good to see it alive and kicking.

[nemer300]

great video i love shenmue shenmue 3 please

[AngelLikesMoney]

Shenmue is an amazing game.

Great vid.

[RehabIsForQuitterss]

Roger man... you are a legend. I have always wanted to go there, let alone Japan. Shenmue has always been a game that I have loved for a long time and I truly dream of the day "Shenmue 3" Is released. Sadly though, It may just remain a dream :(

[iHaTeNoooBz]

you and me both buddy i pray for the day that yu suzuki gets sum balls and force sega to make shenmue 3 or at least go to a different company like konami i mean konami would make that game and it would be a smash hit even before it comes out god I WANNA KILL LAN DI ALREADY ps i just beat shenmue 10 mins ago for like the 20,00000 time guess i should beat shenmue 1 200 more times

[RehabIsForQuitterss]

Man I love when I find people that loves Shenmue as much as I do :). I just find It totally heartbreaking that we(Shenmue fans) may never find out what happens... I've even got to the point where I would even like to be told what happens!. Ok I've had my moment lol... anyway we should totally talk Shenmue sometime. xxx

[brainsomac]

ur a legend!!!

[r00tabeggas]

Do you know anything about Mad Angels?

Man this video was awesome! I hope shenmue 3 is released some day.

[FlameT1000]

Shenmue FTW Woop! Woop!

[krazybchris]

that was amazing! I hope I can visit japan too! Shenmue is the best game ever created! I got a shenmue site done by myself, is being a long time never log in but u guys can visit to see what shenmue collection i have... REALLY HOPE ONE DAY SHENMUE3 WILL OUT! Cheers shenmue fan!!

[ScarletFoxy]

Wow. When I saw the toy capsules and the hill I really... I don't know. I loved Shenmue, it's been so long since I've played it.

[allenu]

Great job! I loved Shenmue and was always curious about the real place it was based on, so thank you for going there and putting together this video.

[innocentbutcher41]

Did the same thing in Hong Kong.

[kenneth5422]

I am from Hong Kong, but I am sad to tell you that Hong Kong is totally different from what you see in the game, and there is no more Kowloon Walled City.

[innocentbutcher41]

I know but i got to see Man mo temple and aberdeen. Its a nice place anyway

[shotokanclau]

That was cool...

I did my own Shenmue trip... but I went to Guilin. Awesome place and kinda looked like the game... if you go far enough from the City. Beautiful karst landcape and rivers...

I went to Japan 3 weeks ago but didn't have time to do a Shenmue trip this time... Eventhough, one of my "traveling goals", corny and nerdy as it sounds is to visit every country feature in Street Fighter.  So far I have Brazil, England, Italy, Germany, Spain, China, Thailand and Japan on my bag.

[kronic0071]

your awesome. This video was epic. Ima huge fan of Shenmue, actually the xbox version. I still have a copy of it somewhere too LOL!. Amazing place, I will visit one day. Thank you. -Kronic0071

[URNOTSERIOS01]

Dude, we should hang out sometime. Beer on me!

OMFG when I saw that hill I got flashbacks haha!

I haven't played that game for like 11 years but I remember it now! It has to be that hill ! I miss that cat you could help and going to the convinience store and arcade :'D omg the vending machin