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Daigo "The Beast"'s Real Name: Daigo Umehara
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Daigo "The Beast" (ウメハラ) 本名: Daigo Umehara (梅原大吾)
Answer: "The Beast" Daigo's full name is Daigo Umehara (梅原大吾). He is famous for "Evo Moment 37" in 2004 and holds a Guinness World Record.
Daigo Umehara was born on May 19, 1981, in Aomori Prefecture. He competes as "Daigo" and is nicknamed "The Beast" (in Japan, often just ウメハラ). He became famous in Japanese arcades as a teenager.
At Evo 2004 in California, playing Ken in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, he parried every hit of Justin Wong's Chun-Li super art on almost no health and won the round. The clip, known as "Evo Moment 37," is one of the most-watched moments in esports.
In 2010 he signed with US company Mad Catz, becoming one of Japan's first pro gamers. Guinness World Records recognized him as the most successful player in major Street Fighter tournaments. He has written books about his approach to competition.
FAQ
What is Evo Moment 37? Daigo's famous full parry comeback against Justin Wong at Evo 2004.
Is Daigo a real name? Yes, it is his given name; his surname is Umehara.