[Genshin AMV] Kamisato Ayato: Mister of a Thousand Faces

[Ad-rhmd]

Imagine if he's listed as 'Characters that are made as a hero cause he'd be too strong as a villain'

[Grsd]

I mean, even Yae is careful of him, i imagine how terrifing could be as an enemy.

[mariapazgonzalezlesme]

I like this. This AMV gives a good representation of Ayato's mentality --- his willingness, his manipulations and sharp wit. Going towards any lenght to eliminate all form of unbalance within Inazuma's political world. His ruthlessness --- he'll spill blood against any enemy that dares to stand against his goals. Anything to protect his nation's stability and dear family. And yet beneath that smile, you can see his vulnerable side -- his duty as clan leader cast a heavy toll on him, physically and mentally, and if he ever stumbles --- his mask will crack.

And when everything is said and done. The elder Kamisato finally tears the mask from his self and step away from the darkness. Shredding all burdens aside, his human side blooms again. He allows himself to be Ayato. Smiling gently at his younger sister, spoiling Paimon with food and hanging out with the Traveller, walking amidst the warm sunlight of spring.

Kamisato Ayato is a man of multiple façades, able to wear any mask thast fit him --- but nobody is able to see through _the real him._ His methods may be morally questionable and many may think that he is goes too far, but his goals are ultimatly noble. He is a good man. However, the loss of his parents, dealing with power-hungry figures and forced to throw away his freedom --- Ayato has learned from this trials, that noble actions alone can't change the tides of any situation.

[eternia]

This just makes me realize how fucked we'd be if Ayato was NOT on our side

[cloud]

Damn I just feel so bad for Ayato . . . he and Ayaka were both forced to grow up so fast, especially him, seeing as he had to take care of her. Ayato pretty much sacrificed his childhood to make sure the Kamisato clan stayed in power, and he's been forced to do some really shady stuff, including organizing the Shuumatsuban, to keep that power. Stuff that no one else will probably never know the extent of, not even us as the player. I just hope that he'll be able to relax and be happy for once now that the Vision Hunt Decree has been lifted because he deserves it so much and DAMMIT I'M CRYING OVER A FICTIONAL CHARACTER AGAIN.

[lizzy_u]

THIS GOT 100X BETTER AFTER THE FACELESS AYATO LORE

[cryognic_]

Bro, the sheer complexity and catchiness in every one of these videos is insane. Like, these sell the game's story better than the game itself IMO.

[Bubble]

Ayato is literally a mastermind, bro was the one behind the scenes getting the resistance to tenshakaku, and he even outsmarted the fatui, risking his reputation for his sisters sake, if he were a villain he’d probably predict our every move

[zombae]

2:20 is a perfect representation of the quote ‘We all wear masks, but when it is the time to take them off, we cannot help but rip off our own skin.’

[jyll]

Man went from "a thousand faces" to "faceless"

[joaovitorlima]

I liked his design from the trailers a lot, but after playing his quest, I ended up liking him even more. Who would've thought he was lawful-evil...

[givemesome]

most players say his story quest is boring, but for me it's not. ayato in that story quest amazed me on how he handled the situation, neatly strategized.

[noppetynope]

You really captured ayato's dark side omg I love him so muchhh

[reeanney]

_Anyone noticed Ayato's obsession with that bubble tea drink?_
When a person's stressed they usually eat, drink or do anything else to calm themselves down or to take their mind over their troubles. The way he's always exclaiming that "Aaaah" sounds either like a normal enjoyment sound or it could be a relieved person's sound, like a small sigh.
Could be this the same?
Even though I don't know if it's Ayato's case, it's worth giving it a shot ':D
Sorry for wasting your time on this comment

[ppBmber]

TFW Ayato's strategic mind is better written and executed than Kokomi's.

[TanPhuongVN]

The man who can make Yae Miko reminds us "don't let that smile fool you, because no one knows what he's thinking"
But according to the feeling when playing the plot, he is the type of person who will be kind to those who are grateful to him and will respond mercilessly to the person who harmed his family.
Amazing song.

[zodiacsecho]

Absolutely amazing. It perfectly captures the cunningness of Ayato as well as the lengths he is willing to go to for Inazuma and his sister alike. But it also acutely shows his struggles with what he is doing sometimes as well as his troubled past - basically, that there’s a human behind all that brilliant scheming.
And the editing, the art, the music… my god, it is incredibly well done. Hats off to you!

[tasheriette]

I always attached to a fictional character who's hiding their manipulative and dark side, but use it for the sake of what they protected dearly. I mean, they're actually a nice person, completely not a villain, doesn't has any mean intention, but has to do so for the better good. And yes, Ayato has this criteria:'D

[Templar]

"I had to do it. It's all for the family. Long have The Kamisatos struggled to maintain even a foothold of this absurd power vacuum ever since Inazuma's state of no leader. I know what the Shogun felt. Losing someone so dear to you. My father gave up too much just to protect his family and his nation. And it cost him his life.

Why must it come to this kind routine of staining my hands with the blood of enemies all to put food on the table? My dear sister, forgive your brother. But you must not know the inner workings of Kamisatos balance of power. But I do hope Aether makes you happy."

[Paxloria]

To the point of practically BREAKING himself inside, he has had to ruthlessly manipulate or kill others in order to survive and protect himself & his sister. From kid to adult the pressure mounts, then the Traveler arrived and bright a welcome change. FINALLY Ayato can take a breath and his worries eased. A terrible policy that would doom him & his sister by taking their Vision was revoked and his sister now has a friend who has no other motives or loyalties to worry about. Such a person can also become his friend and he can RELAX now. Smile for REAL now. No Breaking!