Being an Animator in Japan | THE VOICELESS #23

[@AsianBoss]

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[@Anime10Music]

It hurts to know that the people who make you happy are really poor

[@toxicpixel6176]

i feel bad for them because people are always wanting new season and people don’t realize how hard and tiring it is to be doing it everyday

[@Anime10Music]

Toxic Pixel Absolutely

[@toxicpixel6176]

Ethan Lee can’t forget about manga writers too for example oda creator of one piece he only sleeps 3 hours day then works on one piece and he drops weekly he only visit his childrens once a week and works all day on one piece imagine doing that every single day of your life and he said hes gonna end it in 4 or 5 years hes one of the most hard working manga writers ever

[@hehs628]

except dirty anime, good anime make u smile, make u cry ,make u see the life in better way,... . Anime is really special thing in my life

[@HTMangaka]

It is often the case that the poorest are the happiest. Look at our wealthy politicians and actors in America. You really think they experience the same joy as a young boy playing with a new birthday gift in his back yard, ever?

[@iuploadstuff9937]

"Well, I always just ignore my hunger, so I'm okay." A person shouldn't live this way. The industry truly needs to pay those hard-working animators more. Kudos to you raising awareness to their poor work conditions.

[@user-ho1ih1uj6w]

That's Japan for you

[@eldespenserojpynikkei9014]

Piracy is not helping

[@MissesWitch]

i know the feeling :/

[@heidernheinreich4827]

@@user-ho1ih1uj6w yes that's truly Japan

[@heidernheinreich4827]

@@swiff9270 how about the 140 Vietnamese workers that have died so far in recent years from overworking

[@merrymerry2906]

Honestly, Japanese animators need a worker's union. This is just harsh

[@skr0794]

Yes! Ive heard abt that and I hope JP animation companies can start introducing that bc its so unfair :(

[@skr0794]

ComdZero oh no i mean the animation guild here in US

[@moofoogee]

Right? I mean all those teachers with their triple digit incomes and low student to teacher ratios. They’re just living the dream.

[@DanielK1213th]

Anime fans should start paying money to watch their shows. Not just pirate it. You are literally stealing their money by pirating.

[@amjanwaters6142]

@@moofoogee , LOL . Really the ignorance these days esp. For the person who commented above you.

[@KrabbyPattySecretForumla]

Everyone is saying toxic AoT fans should watch this, but every one who's disrespectful and toxic to any anime animation should watch this.

[@LeSunshine9]

That’s facts

[@hmn2879]

@MERAJ Plays there animation is good

[@ithinkmypfpiscool1311]

Yas thats *FACTS*

[@Lemonn1016]

I respect animators but i just don't like anime

[@hmn2879]

@@Lemonn1016 well everyone has their own choice

[@Chofrizzy]

bruh you know theres a problem when a high school student working part time makes more money than a full time animator that works 15 hrs a day

[@nofanfelani6924]

In my country, a beggar earns more than some of full time office worker.

[@saimyintmyat9373]

Different country different salary income.

[@zefanya4179]

@@nofanfelani6924 wkwkwkw

[@SScxrse]

And is experienced or professional at their job. Animators have credible skills unlike part time students who use basic skills. Smh

[@irfansuwandi842]

It's about career and passion, not money.

[@samlee6152]

Bless that man who opened that dormitory to support animators. Animators deserve so much better, they contribute so much to exporting Japanese media abroad and help bring in so much attention and tourism to Japan.

[@joannekangalee3281]

Yes, that is a very valid point

[@JTu8925]

They are one of the main reasons why so many people are interested in Japan. They get the message out.

[@phantomtq]

@@ags1370 true true animators should be more appreciated. Seriously they are doing more than ministry of travel and culture lol

[@Brandonhayhew]

How wonder how many Japanese need to earn their art and animation degrers in order to work in a animation department?

[@tlaw8977]

For real tho. My interest for Japanese culture n their language comes for all the anime that i always watch.

[@merrymerry2906]

Anime fans who keep pushing for new seasons quickly should watch this

[@joannekangalee3281]

Very true, I am so disappointed in this system

[@John-gz6dp]

The American fanbase is much smaller and less important then the Japanese fanbase

[@younghentaii1772]

Merry Merry tbh and the end of the day we won’t care... sad but we are here for the anime not what come before or after, just how the world works, you work to provide service, outside of that it doesn’t matter

[@slapdatbutton8931]

Mitski The original commenter did not mention any specific nationality or race. So why did you point out Americans specifically? EDIT: The original commenter also did not mention Japanese people. So I don’t know what you were trying to reply with.

[@xnxmxrxx1932]

So sad but true HAHAHA

[@shahidahamed621]

Huge respect for her. Just like her favourite character, she never gives up.

[@Hanako-San100]

Underrated comment

[@sanyogoo6017]

Whoa what a main shonen MC. Admire that

[@poofypoof4244]

yup. I was so happy to know some people still love naruto as their top anime

[@fijininja29]

Goosebumps kinda comment 🔥🔥

[@a.p2427]

Wow...

[@moonhead4057]

She chose this job not because of money, but because of her happiness, I admire her for that.

[@usersdksdfg]

Arvin Villena and look where it's got her

[@soyshoes0624]

@@usersdksdfg It gave her what she wanted. Her true passion. For people like her life is best spent with doing what you want. She preferred doing the things she wanted rather than living a better life. A life where doing things you dont want to is like stalling death. While others choose to live out their lives with no regret despite risking their health. Same with manga authors/artists. The industry takes so much time in their life its unhealthy, but showing people their stories and making them happy through them are their goals. If she didnt want a life like this she could work as a salaryman or another job thats safer, but she chose to pick this one because she wants to do it. This doesnt mean I support the low pay. However its really expected for them to have low pay. People these days dont use their tvs much and online streaming companies arent paying enough for these anime. An unsuccessful movie could bring down a whole series like nanatsu no taizai. My final verdict is that she wants to pursue this because this is what she wants, and that anime isn't that profitable because of the new technology.

[@heng61]

she deserves more

[@Moegivesmelife]

That’s the case for pretty much all animators in the anime industry. No one would ever do it for the money since the pay is so bad.

[@dkfsamurai]

It's more like they take advantage of people with a passion.

[@cant4tae466]

Anime is so big yet people don’t give credit to the artist

[@Octobre1986]

Unfortunately, they also watch for free.

[@oomay1925]

Yes with Demon Slayer getting so much praise for animation but the animators that worked on it are probably paid the minimum. Even when we do watch it legally much of the profit goes to the studio and everyone else but the animators. I don't get why if its not for the animators thered be no anime...

[@lostuserr4k]

Cant4tae fr

[@ABT8321]

The artist gets credit but remember there is a team of more than 100 people sometimes behind that artist like this girl that don't get any credit

[@Cofeeman911]

@@Octobre1986 Some anime studios region blocks some areas so you can't pay them...

[@fynnclover3238]

Wow hearing she said “as long as I can draw, money is the last thing” really get me respect for her

[@nangha9816]

True. Respect for her

[@Tooopper]

Sadly, it's that exact same passion that is exploited and it's part of the reason why it's sometimes hard to make meaningful change. Some can't risk making moves not just because it affects their livelihood, but a dream they've probably had since they were children. It truly is sad. I respect her passion, but it's because that respect that I wish they wouldn't be afraid to fight more actively for better conditions. I would love them to be in good health while sharing their labors of love with the world.

[@MR3DDev]

I don’t think she feels it, that is not the face of someone doing something she likes

[@Tooopper]

@@MR3DDev She could literally make more money doing a lot of other things that are easily attainable. So attainable that a lot do end up giving up on their dream. It’s the same with game developers here in America. The thing keeping them there is their passion and their desire to work with the art they love. That’s the face of somebody who would break themselves for their dreams. The saddest thing is many greedy entities would love to take them up on that offer.

[@MR3DDev]

@@Tooopper I believe in following your dream but I also believe in living a happy life, she does not look happy at all.

[@sukriteepradhan3844]

im a digital artist and sketching something already takes the life outta me i can't even imagine how difficult drawing each movement for a 30 minute video would be for me. God knows how much trouble these animators have gone through

[@Jinwoo.]

Yeah.

[@cnianh_arts188]

:-(( I AGREE 🖐

[@twilightsparkle3073]

True very true

[@moonchild8477]

This message should be shown to everyone

[@goblincomic4522]

IKR remain consistency on 1 character is pain in the butttt

[@dhanarputra555]

After watching so many videos about Japan, I can only say... *"Incredible as a nation, Harsh as a society."*

[@rxcamillo]

**Communism Insues**

[@片岡光男-t7i]

Especially when you see how japanese are LIVING POORLY. IT'S JUST SAD.

[@chocopeach7517]

@@rxcamillo nah if this was communism they'd unionise

[@ADeeSHUPA]

Dhanar Putra Indonesian

[@片岡光男-t7i]

@It's time to stop They may not poor in the outside, but not so many Japanese are living well.. They have to work their ass off in order to live well. And it's never enough to just have a good paying job.

[@ayush2sachan275]

I am so shocked that till now Attack on titan was animated by wit studios , which only has 20-30 animators!!!! Imagine the PRESSURE on these people.

[@abdelrahmanzidan8271]

Most animators are freelancers. Wit is made up of about 30 employees but probably 90% of them aren't animators. They're producers, productions assistants and other management roles. There were probably tons of animators working on AOT but because the schedule for that show was so horrible they were being overworked like hell

[@shreyashmulate1124]

Damn I didn't knew this.

[@evelynneclipse2069]

Thats why they changed studios. I'm glad they did im just sad a lot of "fans" hate mappa because of change studio and cgi

[@utakatasama9155]

@@evelynneclipse2069 ok sorry I take my words back I didn't know animation is that hard Like 3000 frames omg! That's such an incredible work

[@indianflippingart9593]

@@utakatasama9155 not 3000.... at least 20K frames ... 3000 frames would hardly make a 5 minute episode... The levi chase scene in season 3 part 1 alone had 750 frames...I hope you get the idea now...

[@Black_Sven]

"I always just ignore my hunger" *I feel sad for her* . Man these artists need more recognition and respect for their hard work.

[@colin-kun3611]

Yeah man.. if there’s only a way to help them directly

[@adityayadav6712]

really, this motivates me to rise above all my pain and just keep doing my job until goal is achived.

[@RoxxBySplix]

and yet ppl complain about how bad the animations were in One Punch Man Season2 ...

[@TheJkhari97]

They need more money and vacations

[@sweettoxicity4980]

"when I realized i just chose the wrong path..."

[@vanillaloveofficial]

If Ayane has patreon, I would love to support her. She’s so genuine and passionate.

[@clashofclansbasedefender164]

@@bluecat1244 I think they have crowdfunding link in the description

[@shinchanindia6306]

ya

[@T4eva]

Don’t forget sweet, kind, & cute.

[@duncan3998]

Angelic as hell. breaks my soul that she gets underpaid with that phenomenal talent.

[@allantrujillo93]

I know,right

[@Skeliana]

Her posture is so bent over. Really shows the effect of being overworked.

[@noimsquidward7327]

I just noticed that.

[@violalaurie9145]

I thought I was the only one

[@djonfonsteen6331]

Bless her. This is caused by day after day of sketching, depression and giving in to the weight of the world on your shoulders. Fight this daily!! Such talent being ripped off by a profit hungry business. 🙏❤

[@djonfonsteen6331]

All kids will grow up like this due to looking at their phones, ipads, books, constantly!! Stretching daily. Its part of your lost culture to look after yourself

[@noimsquidward7327]

@@djonfonsteen6331 Yeah, actually I'm also a bit hunched, I was trying to improve my posture and it was getting better but then online class happened...

[@slvyc]

This is why we need more studios like Kyoto animation. The animators get paid a good amount and the animation looks insanely good.

[@gsfs8208]

I was looking for a KyoAni comment:)

[@Moegivesmelife]

Easier said than done, I believe it took KyoAni a decade from their foundation to get to the point where they could afford to have full-time employed animators with hourly pays (as opposed to per-cut or per-frame pay). This was in the 90s, where they still commonly helped other studios in their projects.

[@siddhantbhattacharya9908]

How are they able to do this?

[@Moegivesmelife]

@@siddhantbhattacharya9908 Not sure if there’s a simple answer to that, but it comes down to the fact that the company has been considerate about working conditions from the very beginning, and it’s still run by the same people (Yoko and Hideaki Hatta).

[@Kitxne]

@@gsfs8208 And you people should buy the anime movies or Mangas. Don't rely on free anime websites. This will make the business slow and show no support at all.

[@culturia3555]

Really hope that the girl don´t lose her job because of this interview.

[@simonspielt1824]

If she would lose her job she would habe signed to not talk about her paymend (dont know if this word even exists, im german) and If not she cant get fired.

[@culturia3555]

Payment? Well, anyone can get´s fired. No industry enjoys being badly spoken publicly.

[@simonspielt1824]

@@culturia3555 sry im german

[@manny8614]

@@culturia3555 lol. He doesn’t understand what you are saying

[@culturia3555]

@@manny8614 I´m from Brazil. My english isn´t great either...

[@danielalozovska2050]

Such a kind, sweet, talented and humble young lady. So sad that she doesn't earn enough to live normally, despite working so much. Also, Hiroko did an amazing job, anyways!

[@RamizGShaikh]

The way anime industry preys on the passion of such people is heart-breaking

[@duncan3998]

@@RamizGShaikh Same with music industry.

[@alexander1989x]

She works in animation because of Naruto. Mad respect.

[@kanameow]

right? i wonder if she entered animation because she wanted to draw a frame of naruto some day :)

[@elizabeth-br3ey]

Naruto is the reason why I want to become an animator

[@Muniluxe]

Kaname She did boruto what if it was a scene with naruto

[@sake5904]

She's dope af!

[@ranvicbalsicas5492]

I want to become hokage because of naruto

[@veridian4433]

Sad to see that the anime industry is just a straight up exploitation of passion

[@krabbykrabby8818]

Many things are, cruel world

[@shennabarrun1507]

Exploitation? You haven't seen the real world yet

[@krabbykrabby8818]

And the music industry and ncaa and Nba...

[@Sh0wx]

Yes.. someone needs to stand up against those exploration and cheap labours

[@weaboo101]

That's the real world..

[@nbdb23]

Even though she said she doesn’t worry about the money, she really deserves a huge pay raise😔😔

[@Israelball]

Minh Nguyen-Ba not just her, all Animators

[@blitzthundergaming1126]

Most of them just not boku no pico animators

[@sanosuke3206]

この女性は忍耐力の例です

[@Niziu.Delilah]

Blitz Thunder Gaming Clash Of Clans & Clash Royale why? they still worked hard-..

[@blitzthundergaming1126]

@@Niziu.Delilah Boku no pico is a crime against all life.

[@evanwicaksono7858]

Animes: 1 year of making 30+ episodes Disney: 4 years of making frozen 2 And yeah, american animators are richer

[@mdv9831]

Yeah. Disney 3d animations aren't easy, but they get paid well. In contrast to these overworked and underpaid animators of animw

[@harisrazmi3875]

That is why they deserve the Oscar

[@Neurotik51]

That isn't a fair comparison at all...

[@sm1purplmurderedme583]

frozen 2 was so bad as well lmfao

[@mdv9831]

@@sm1purplmurderedme583 nah frozen 2 was pretty good

[@aestheticcat8976]

After the tragic Kyoto animation situation I'm glad more light is being shone on this sad topic, like these astoundingly talented people are worked to the bone with the smallest pay for it their entire lives. I mean for me it's just cruel and it doesn't seem right yet it's still happening.

[@fridayimp7784]

Yeah I totally agree with the strangeness of Japanese society, and why they like to put down those who are working hard with their talent, multitude of reasons and the cost of living might be the biggest burden, sadly, especially for younger people

[@Applebomb8D]

Even worse, kyoto animation had one of the best working conditions for animators. They were salaried instead of paid per frame

[@bunnyxmahgii]

Completely agree

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

@@OCASM And?

[@claudiav2222]

Kyoani is big studio they have good salary But to small studio , they uderpay their animator

[@deknaafficionado]

This make me feel guilty for watching anime for free..

[@HazelEyes485]

@@exploreexostanexoandsuperj8096 shut up people don't have money to support them either...

[@LowFrequency]

@@HazelEyes485 Who cares, if you don't then dont watch as you don't deserve it! Nothing's is free, are you going to make craft work for freee?

[@vlr7368]

@@LowFrequency who says it's guaranteed sites you pay for will make sure artists are payed but not just the studio? I have no intention of paying for a third party. I reckon artists are underpaid by the studios they work in..

[@takethatbacklayoreo8676]

@@77l96 Ignorant much. How are you certain people are able to afford food and basic internet? Not everybody's got the money to spare for these necessities, let alone for anime.

[@takethatbacklayoreo8676]

@@77l96 And how exactly do you know that!?!?! You do realize you can use internet without having to actually pay for it?

[@AbinashAdhikari]

Why do such passionate and talented people get robbed in this world while fraud people are successful?

[@xvenacavax]

Capitalism 🤩

[@tustinyang698]

It just how to world is. As much as we want this to change it just going to get happening.

[@henryy6918]

there are people who bend the tree branches, and then there are people who are picking up the fruits.

[@fan4every1lol89]

A bug in gods creation

[@AndriPutra0021]

The worlds work that way

[@MichaelLee-tq1ik]

Although some animators don’t mind being underpaid since they’re doing what they love, I think animators should still get higher pay regardless, depending on the work they do. The fact that animation takes so much time and effort, as well as trying to satisfy fans of that anime/animation, and then seeing animators being underpaid is just not right in my eyes.

[@ezh3014]

Not much you can do when the labor laws in japan is a joke.

[@anthonyj.s.7266]

@@ezh3014 And the anime industry is a multi billion industry

[@SP-qf6mn]

@@ezh3014 They need to be hired by American companies.

[@Elricsedric]

Exactly

[@Elricsedric]

@@SP-qf6mn true

[@psychiotic0319]

AoT toxic fans who keeps complaining about every little detail should watch this.

[@AaryanBrox]

fr

[@chelsea9641]

Preach

[@yamd8114]

Yea

[@naejiee1952]

LOUDER PLEASE

[@Anaxagoras-qr5zn]

They don't complain about little details, there are some big flaws with the show. Obviously is not the animators fault, it's unreal they are even pulling off a decent adaptation with the little time they had. The ones who are at fault are Mappa's higher ups, they shouldn't have accepted the project with so little time. Truly disrespectful to the fans and most importantly to the animators.

[@हानासुगिसाकी]

Japanese animators need to come together and form a union. They need to realise that there's no anime industry without them. As long as they keep continuing with the way things are, they'll continue to be taken advantage of.

[@sneha5359]

i agree with you but how will they come together? it can't be as easy as that, what can they start with to show that they deserve better?

[@amjanwaters6142]

Will be difficult because of their culture, not impossible though

[@matty6878]

good luck trying to change the japanese mindset.

[@MiguelDLewis]

I think if they form a union, anime companies will just offshore jobs to Korea, China, and the Philippines.

[@beeeean]

@@wub4991 Becareful of generalization.

[@tranglam6419]

You’d think these animators are swimming in money. The reality is truly upsetting

[@edo27]

LOL oh hell no lol! I've worked in tv animation in Canada, LA and London (the gaming side) for about a decade now and we don't make that much money and many studios don't offer benefits or vacation pay / sick days. However none of it is as bad as the Japanese situation described here. It's really sad. Also I feel bad for her nose with the stinky coworkers.

[@g-unit0744]

Anime fans knew this for a long time so they don't really feel bad about pirating, the only one that benefits from your support is the company

[@interstellarsurfer]

Walt Disney would be proud. 🙄

[@selinzz2985]

@@edo27 how much do you earn per month?

[@Name-jw4sj]

It's because the money is just going straight to the top executives of the companies. The top executives are making millions off the hard work of the animators.

[@AstenRegis]

So sick of hearing about how talented, skilled people are being overworked and underpaid by greedy organisations! This has to stop! Without these people we wouldn't buy your anime films and shows! Pay these creatives a fair salary/rate! They have to live! And this hurts the economy overall as they don't have the extra Cashflow to spend their money in the market! Stop the greed! We are in the creative economy, these people are more valuable than ever! I want to build a media business that pays these highly skilled creatives well! Keep up the good work, but you deserve better!

[@aleanapineda882]

Her only reason was because she loved Naruto very much... *I like her already*

[@JakesRecaps]

Do u like naruto , i do

[@ehansalman8461]

NINJUTSU rock lee was wasted in shippuden

[@user-id2wp9fd2x]

YEAH! WE ALL SHOULD ASPIRE THAT '' NEVER GIVE UP " NARUTO SPIRIT.

[@hobi-1kenobi309]

And then she got to draw for boruto! How cool is that! (I just wish she'd gotten properly payed for it.)

[@Hx_jamie]

Me too

[@duchi882]

*They should be paid more* For a country that's a center of attraction for Anime This is an issue that should be addressed and taken priority to the Japanese Government. Well, after the recent Typhoon damages has been settled

[@SigmaFish]

I agree that "For a country that's a center of attraction for Anime", but when people visit Japan they didn't spend that much of money on Anime products compared to other stuff such as food, hotel, and fashion. Maybe, it is not worth to invest when compared to other industries in return profit.

[@meoshie]

I agree. Anime is to Japan as Reggae is to Jamaica. It's odd they dont get paid more 😔

[@whensue9386]

I feel like they'd get paid more from KZbin animations than their actual job

[@NachoBunny]

The entire animation industry is like this. It's not uncommon for animators in Canada and US to be underpaid and still require to do unpaid OT

[@rileyhughes8530]

Well you shouldn’t really blame it on the government as the government don’t pay animators. This is an issue for studios, anime communities and animators to sort out because if a studio only had a certain amount of money from the community buying stuff then they can only pay animators a certain amount to survive as a company

[@paul066]

The fact that she never thought about quitting is mind blowing 🤯 *RESPECT*

[@kimjaesoo7098]

I mean she's only working for 6 months

[@abhishekdhoriyani2312]

@@kimjaesoo7098 its enough for anyone to give up

[@haafeez903]

Everyone can be too positive in front of camera

[@60secondgaming21]

@@haafeez903 but in deepest part of them they want to but how can they live without money? That's how they are thinking...

[@andreaisabelle2673]

ig it’s cuz she loves what she does and even if she is underpaid she genuinely loves to animate (although she is overworked)

[@hendrsb33]

As an American illustrator, that salary, OMG... I thought I was being taken to the cleaners here in the US. I couldn't imagine living on so little and working so constantly. My background was mostly in comics and storyboarding for games and commercials but I have also done background design for animation. I eventually stopped drawing and went to other creative outlets because I felt the stress, lack of exercise, lack of social stimulation and overall lack of interaction with the world was unhealthy. Much kudos to this young woman. But I'm wondering, with the passage of time and experience, if her opinion of her working situation will change. It's one thing when you're young, hungry and getting started but it's another when you've been in the game for a while. Especially having to deal with constant change and technological advancements that changes your job over time.

[@clashofclansbasedefender164]

She's really passionate!

[@consuelodi2617]

She also mentioned animators men in their 50s and 60s who live this kind of life and and the veteran animators who are underpaid.

[@gohan12991]

She would probably get married to some guy and then eventually quit or would do digital artwork as a part time job. Many housewives end up doing that especially with work from home as it gives them flexibility to manage home as well as kids.

[@SWIFT_NINJA47]

@@gohan12991 where will she find time to date and look for a partner there’s a reason why Japan has declining birth rate

[@luramey]

the “starving artists” trope is really based from reality and it sucks

[@DragonDDark]

I teared up. I feel sorry for her. Even if it's normal to her, no one should feel like that :(

[@chrism7067]

While the animation industry is literally this trope I think it mainly comes from people getting art degrees but not being able to finding work

[@maythesciencebewithyou]

On the one end we have artists who make millions and on the other hand those who barely make it through the month living in their car. Arts are the most injust industry with the largest wage gap.

[@That1fail96]

It's cas people don't always appreciate how much work actually goes into art

[@mmrox4320]

And we see (Artists) that smear, pour, splash, dripping On a big canvas that probably took less than 10min to make and it sells for millions.

[@Necrostrike]

Underpaid and Overworked seem to be the standard in Japan, regardless of profession.

[@MiguelDLewis]

Exactly, the entire Japanese economy has been stagnant for the past 20 years. European and American bankers withdrew their investment in the 90's when Japan was going to become a global economic superpower. The struggles of the anime artists is just the result of economic warfare.

[@Necrostrike]

@@MiguelDLewis That's an excuse. The Japanese exploit their own and fellow Asian immigrants without mercy, and that has existed long before Western meddling; it's a malaise in the entirety of Asia. Japan perverts the ideals of honor, diligence, and individual sacrifice for the group. What actually happens is that those on the top extract from these virtues at the expense of those on the bottom, and since their culture heavily penalizes people who shake the boat, change is much slower to come. This is not just the Japanese. I work in biomedical sciences, and I avoid Asian bosses like the plague. One Chinese PI would pass by 6:45 am by each cubicle of his lab to check his post docs were early and didn't leave before 6pm, as well as demanding they work on Fridays. Indian clinicians were no different in their expectations of work hours. It's a cultural issue that values productivity and monetary gain above all else, and Europeans have gotten it right in growing out of this mindset.

[@MiguelDLewis]

@@Necrostrike I think we're both correct. There are both cultural and geopolitical conditions contributing to this issue. I think you're right that some higher ranking Japanese elites exploit the virtues of their subordinates, but that's been true for all cultures since antiquity. But I disagree that economic warfare from Western powers didn't play apart. The young lady being interviewed said that this current system was put in place 20 years ago. That's when the US and Europe pulled investment out of Japan, fearing their economic rise would lead to them possibly even resurrecting the Japanese Empire. Nothing occurs in a vacuum. We have to look at Japanese culture as well as the culture that rules over and dominates Japanese culture. PS: I'm not saying this to vilify Europeans. Indeed, the Roman Empire abused Europeans in the same way for thousands of years. It's all just a big cycle of trauma and abuse it seems. The cultural cannot be separated from the economic

[@NihongoWakannai]

@@Necrostrike There are definitely problems with how the group-focused culture in the east is used to exploit people, but the same can be said for the individualist culture of the west. The american dream is used to convince poor people that "you could be rich one day! so don't legislate against us rich people because you can be one of us!"

[@Noe-ev8ng]

True... No matter how progress they are if their culture towards workforce still don't change... Suicide rates will still be their problem... Work life balance is not really their priority... I really love Japan but if you go there you will see the harsh reality...

[@dreammfyre]

Talented artists and animators: *exists* The Anime industry: *it's free real estate*

[@ZectonplaysMC]

Weaboos: Laughs in pirated anime

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

Why do Japanese ppl nod their heads down so much? I get that it can be like a greeting like a handshake but at the beginning they did it like 10 times then throughout talking they would nod after every other word.,.??? Lol

[@fyuubi8866]

@@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN bc of respect and shyness.

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

Sad Honey idk what America has to do with this? I’m not from there... so you nod your head after every other word? I don’t get it

[@RoyalRadiantJade]

​@@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN I'm Chinese American and I do it as a sign of respect when I'm listening to elders or people I'm not familiar with to show that I am present in the conversation. Honestly, It is subconscious behavior and maybe it is a cultural thing?

[@freq3493]

She animates even after getting underpaid but that what makes her happy. She have my respect. Every ounce of it

[@BeowulfFGC]

shes actually one of the first artists that accepted“can you draw me?”

[@sangan7641]

she's very humble and content with what little she has in life dude, i can only wish to become more like that :/

[@BeowulfFGC]

Sangan Gallery ikr, i feel really bad too on how the company treats her, like she is happy with what she do

[@heartsfromsunshine]

Lmao anybody that asks me to draw them I will humbly do it- as long as it’s not that many people

[@arewecompeting1785]

I don't think the interviewer understands that part of the drawing world lol

[@BeowulfFGC]

Arewecompeting true lmao

[@constellationalize9534]

“Money is the last thing I worry about” wow she really proved the “if you like what you do then you never work a day in your life” motto but I do really hope she can eat well. And thank you to Asian Boss for getting her those little gifts I’m sure she appreciated it a lot!

[@general_alexus2533]

It might sound hard, but actually thouse 'admirable' people are the reason the workconditions will never become better. If employers always find people to exploid and who wont complain, they have no reason to change. As long as people with the mindset 'money is not important' exist, they will ruin the workconditions for everyone in the industry. Woman especially are good to exploit, as they are wired by biology to care for children and suck up any inconvinience (=> they are higher in big5 agreeableness), employers exploit that fact relentless.

[@illumination_0109]

In japan that is heavily emphasised upon, workers who are new in the workforce are allowed to tell their boss about change of job and unsatisfaction and bosses will relocate them to a more preferable position to work from making most people working in japan happier regardless of the pay the get

[@arcos0255]

@@general_alexus2533 damn you make my view of the world wider thanks

[@seemin8286]

General_Alexus So basically you’re blaming the victim. The people with dreams aren’t the problem,it’s the people in power and the system they’ve created. To say that people fervently chasing their dreams is the source of the issue is a rude and lazy excuse. Also women aren’t “wired” with the mentality to suck up to others and “take care of their children”,that’s a stereotype we’ve been given by men to excuse their exploitation of us and you’re just perpetuating it. We’re deemed naturally weaker than men by men,thus get taken advantage of more.

[@general_alexus2533]

@@seemin8286 Is there anything intrinsicly wrong with blaming a victim, if the victim has part of the reposibility? And it is not an excuse, if we want to change anything, we cant wait for a mirracle, we need to describe the problem as acurate as possible and than take measures to do something against the problems. That woman are more agreeable and is a fact, i wont argue against you on that. Also it would help alot if woman take it as a fact and act acordingly or at least notice that they are prone to beeing exploited because of that. I as a men have an interest in that as well, woman entering a men dominated space lowered the wages for everyone in that field consistently, i want woman to succed in the workforce, but it would be easyer for all of us, if they dont lower the wages doing it (that is the resentment men actually have agaist woman in the workforce, as we fought hard ourself to achieve some given standart to beginn with ).

[@giorgio5789]

she'd make more money receiving commissions from people who want personalised drawings on fiverr

[@karimsonsafehold9233]

That is probably the solution. SHe is already a freelancer, so there are many anime fans that might pay for physical goods shipped from Japan, by animators with certain individual artistic skills and styles. Also a crack load of companies want logos and other stuff, and they don't want to pay for a permanent art department. That has really made PCX gaming industry weird, as they keep outputting DLC cosmetics cause they say their art department is stuck doing nothing. Well, just hire freelancers.

[@gunneraitsu2735]

people charge $200-$500 on fiverr for animations that are a few seconds, she'd make much more than she is now from just one or two commissions a day even

[@BxBL85]

But the thing is people like her can't quit. Companies know that and so they exploit animators dreams. A sound engineer in the same animes these animators work on, a s-engineer usually makes $15,000 per episode. While animators are slaves.

[@ChibiChidorii]

The problem with this is time. When you are commissioning an artist part of what you are paying is the time they are using to draw your commission instead of working on something else. The rest is materials, experience and uniqueness

[@kaitoasoka6709]

@@BxBL85 she doesn't have to quit it necessarily, she could just do it like a side income of sorts. maybe just a few animations here and there, when she has spare time. though i do admit it might be a bit hard to manage considering the amount of projects an animator would have at a given time.

[@Fishnberg]

I just feel sad for the animator that they got underpaid and worked soo hard to bring a project to life. This is why I want to learn animation, and change history forever

[@zawarudo4295]

Is that your dream?

[@0433elva]

Hope you can achieve your goal very soon to end the animators sad situation.

[@mehmetenescetin2182]

i hope ssme bro

[@daxtrigger135]

Wow you have big ambitions! Hope you will someday!

[@1ClovaMusic]

And I respect you for that 👍

[@goodgamist5113]

When she said "Money is the last thing I worry about” I feel that she really wants being an animator.

[@NotAllowedNearMilfs]

I feel like there should be more global platforms to support the anime industry... Most people outside of Japan view anime on pirating sites, some even feel compelled to complain about its quality while watching for F R E E.

[@zanec1438]

Props to her for making this big sacrifice she really doing it cus she loves it and not for the cash

[@zookiable]

As a person in the industry, this is a sentiment I have also once said. That's the problem these big studios and companies exploit those who truly love their work and know that it brings us a bit more joy than money. I hope she can ween from that mentality and pursue her own well being, as I'm trying to do the same.

[@MrGksarathy]

@@NotAllowedNearMilfs The platforms exist, but no one wants to pay. Also, highly doubt the benefits will trickle down to animators.

[@thestingray2025]

@@NotAllowedNearMilfs to be honest I only watch pirated anime if I seriously have to. As much as I hate ads I sit through them on hulu, cruncyroll etc. I try as hard as I can to make sure pirating is the last possible outcome. I want to support the people of the shows I love so much as much as I can.

[@MrsSalVia-u2s]

"About Naruto's son?" Thats the perfect *I only know Naruto* phrase. Badass.

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

Yeah a lot of fans tdy to forget Boruto even exists but it must have been nice to be able to at least animate a bit for that anime that inspired her to become an animator. I mean Naruto is over but she got a chance with Boruto.

[@MidoriGa95]

Well she had to ask in case it's to inform for viewers who don't watch anime :b

[@khelfrancisco8996]

Boruto's dad eh? bwhaahahhaha

[@xAznSkyxx]

Boruto's dad's son

[@peeli5657]

It’s like when your older sibling’s friends call you their younger brother and not your actual name, feels bad

[@HenrikoMagnifico]

Honestly, working as a KZbin animator would probably be more profitable than as a professional animator.

[@nigelinoooo]

There are many ways she can use her animation/drawing skills but she chooses this profession cause it's her passion. Very admirable but in reality society wants you to work jobs that are less enjoyable

[@Andy-hz2ef]

Henriko Magnifico However if you work as a KZbin animator, you aren’t guaranteed to get a lot of views or subscribers for your videos. But let’s say perhaps this person does get popular, he/she has to be consistent with that popularity in his/her videos, or they’ll become irrelevant.

[@ViktorsJournal]

@@Andy-hz2ef thete's a lot of animators, editors, ... who work for channels and don't have their owns.

[@JuanmaSosaOrtiz]

Indeed

[@93krstn]

Great idea.

[@meowlinthecatperson]

Thank you to all animators for making my life not boring. I really appreciate your effort. And I know how hard you work. Thank you so much.

[@mitsjol9909]

"I'm underpaid and overworked" "Sugoi, btw can you draw me real quick?"

[@MJ-cf4hg]

Loool

[@valk5041]

I'm dead 💀😂

[@acquiredsceptics]

Sugoi sekai desu ne

[@allen55ification]

*draws middle finger*

[@shadowkamui874]

okay now go get a life idiot

[@Hamurator]

I knew the conditions are hard but hearing sentences like "I ignore the hunger so it's fine" makes me still sad. It's not fair and no full-time job should be like that.

[@Adrian19032]

Word. It has long lasting, life changing, negative consequenses. As an artist myself this makes me want to start a company that treats its employees with the dignity they deserve..

[@xyoopridex]

yeah, it's a huge misconception of youngsters thinking that they'll always be okay just because they're not experiencing any negative effect on their health while in reality it's gonna bite them hard when they get old later on in life.

[@traplover6357]

If it's not fair, they shouldn't be doing it and learning other skills that will pay them more. They have a choice and didnt take it.

[@ruedelta]

You have to remember that in many countries in the world, this is standard. Even in the US, it is common for the poor to sleep hungry.

[@trashcandatnoobwut2246]

The whole point here is that Japanese Anime companies have banded together rather than competing with eachother. They are artificially stagnating wages.

[@ypucandeleteit]

that super casual "Well, I always just ignore my hunger, so I'm okay" pulled my heart strings. Daaamn, who cutting them onions

[@kanameow]

aargh me too. poor baby... im so glad people are out there providing cheap accomodation for these saints

[@kanameow]

@kou shik • 9K Views you have no idea dude. if anything i will support animators directly. because corporate dont give them a freaking dime.

[@kcmcclary569]

OMG she needs to start a patron so we can help her eat large wholesome meals I would donate to her 100%.

[@lou-xr5rz]

same… it made me cry so hard

[@achuu4091]

kou shik • 9K Views Well I’m still a kid- it can’t be helped. I asked my dad but he tells me to shut up. Although whenever I get the chance to save up, I will 100% donate 😔🖐 I’m so grateful I have access to the basic needs.

[@RadTrashed]

"Even in Japan, this industry is very unique with unusual business practices." I'm pretty sure that's called exploitation. I wonder how many other industries in Japan have "unusual business practices."

[@mariarojas7880]

Well that culture is known for exploitation so it wouldn't surprise me if it's everywhere

[@spoony8497]

Unironically, all of them. Animation is a special subset though, where the entry level jobs pay lower than a minimum wage job worked by a teenager.

[@dimsumpizza4746]

And kids are complaining about bad animation when they watched it illegally for free, smh

[@serenemountain6769]

Those kids need to work as Slaves for someone to apreciate ones HardWork! A True Story: i remenber a story about a Rich Millionare, a Businessman , a Company Leader infact, that ad money to spair, and he was always going out for dinner or lunch! He always treated waiters like slaves, servents infact, in some ocasions he even humiliate them ... Has the good life went on, one day he got diagnosed with a terminal cancer ! Is mind set changed, he even started valuing a Garderners work , he did volunteir's work, contribute to the poor, never again he did insult people that worked like slaves has he did in and out of is companies ! He died with 43 years old ! Not a single penny saved him from Death ! Before he died, in an interview he reached the conclusion that is lifestyle was not fullfiling ...

[@formula2233]

@@serenemountain6769 damn bruh i dont remember asking

[@uopeson1259]

I honestly dont care Its my escape from raity besides my imagination can make it in much better quality later when I start imagining that I was in it .I dont care the quality of the anime as long as its good.But the problem is either I'm on my phone or in my head I barely spend time in the real world oh well .

[@AntdaGreat]

@@formula2233 ong😂

[@gold___er7288]

Kids/teens

[@arriere100]

This made me cry, especially when she said she ignores hunger. 😭😭😭

[@abstract0407]

Thank you 👏👏! Anime endorsement should be taken with precaution.

[@abstract0407]

Soon enough she got a hot and wealthy boyfriend and was able to continue doing what she likes to do.

[@8thousevirgin]

Maybe I should follow her example, I'm an artist myself. 😑

[@Fiora.Bella_]

Where is justice?

[@Cleeon]

Crazy, now I'm agree Japanese corruptor must die

[@bdbvhk4573]

as an anime fan, it's so sad to see talented animators like this woman are underpaid, I hope this changes one day because they really deserve more and more.

[@atari_hmb]

Start a petition then let's do it lol

[@user-eu9ht5me5j]

First of all, judging by me being an illustrator/graphic designer, she has tremendous skills, her works are so good, which bugs me even more when I know how much she is making.

[@entertainment1443]

Finally someone's curiosity has opened the hidden door to harsh reality of an animator who spends 90 hours of her life for our 3 minutes show.

[@omedetow]

As an artist and aspiring animator, i feel so bad for these people :") Artists takes alot of time and effort. Plus, animation is complicated and tedious. Ive always thought that animators would get a huge pay, but nah

[@GhostofTheUchiha22]

I am so insecure about my drawings they are very bad and I feel like I'll never get better

[@midori4713]

who tf does not disrespect the animators? other than the anime "owners" who gets all the money the anime makes.

[@YakultEnjoyer22]

@@midori4713"who tf does not disrespect" So do you mean you disrespect them? And also, no, the owners doesn't take all the money. Did you watch the video dude? 😑😑 True, they might have better incomes than animators but that's because they're the owners. And they don't make that much either. It's the companies who advertises the anime thay takes all the money.

[@evelynneclipse2069]

It took me a month just to make rough animation and that was only 20 seconds. Imagine animating a whole episode. Thats why I never called any anime trash

[@MiniMight]

@@GhostofTheUchiha22 seriously, I was under the impression that if you can draw then you can animate too, and gosh that was such a reality check for me

[@Kohiku]

I find it heart-breaking that the people who draw the anime's I love are living in such conditions.

[@ZectonplaysMC]

>Typical weaboo laughs in pirated anime

[@kuraila]

N you know what is worst? Kyoani who treats their animator well got into a tragic incident this yr;;; I m glad they are still striving because I hope more animation studios will follow their steps

[@esfjjkfifhgi5283]

animators do amazing and impressive work, THEY DESERVE THE WORLD

[@gozu9455]

When someone who works passionately on their job can't event afford a blue blocker truly saddens me 😢 thank you Asianboss for covering this topic. I wouldn't have known of this otherwise.

[@arbaz79]

What is blue blocker?

[@supr33]

​@@arbaz79 Those glasses Hiroko gave as a gift are supposed to block blue light from the computer screen, which is said to cause eye strain and sleep disruption- although there isn't sufficient evidence for this

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

@@supr33 some people get migraines from that too. They aren't super expensive either, which makes the whole thing even sadder.

[@oliverxhmll]

@@supr33 yes there is. You use it to avoid blue light from your computer screen after sunset which your brain recognizes as daylight and disrupts the production of melatonin. Many people are restless and can't get a good night's sleep because of all the blue light from computer screens and TVs

[@gozu9455]

@@supr33 I use a blue blocker myself and I can tell you it helps a ton. No more migraine

[@harboringrage]

You can see the screams of pain in her eyes when hiroko asked "Can you draw me?"

[@ligaya2957]

Its an artist thing 😂😏

[@xyzpictures9008]

😂🤣

[@drewchase6577]

Yep!!!

[@AtlaniBonita]

EXACTLY

[@kiruoful]

🤔

[@livio8]

She animated some scenes in Vinland Saga! WHEW! RESPECT!

[@shumob4901]

Yeah I was looking for this comment

[@chandrapratap668]

It's sad not many people know about it.

[@tiwitiwi6202]

same studio who did SNK?

[@commanderbadass5373]

@@tiwitiwi6202 yep.. Wit studio

[@JinNeptune]

SONIC ART What the hell was that for??

[@Sunflower-sg1it]

She got a portrait for free. She shouldve paid! Portraits realistic / anime style doesnt matter art is art. "Can uu draw me for free" is something an artist should never do😭 she was so NICE to accept omg

[@suguboii7688]

As an artist I can say that this is often the last thing we think about. Some of us are just happy to make the portrait than worry about how much we get paid for it. It’s really a passion driven thing, and yes it is a sad reality.

[@Victoria-so1in]

@@suguboii7688 totally agree!

[@somethingcreativeprobably5160]

I think she was paid off-camera.

[@harikesh847]

If you are good at something, never do it for free ~Joker

[@sekai963]

She was paid before the interview even started

[@RafaelNguyenAlvarez12]

When an anime is doing good and a lot of people are praising it their animators should get a raise. Animators are just as important as the voice actors too.

[@Floridamangaming729]

If not more important. There would be no show without animation.

[@rahuldeb3223]

So bloody true, man!

[@Max_Le_Groom]

Well it's the passion that counts 💪💦👌❤️

[@johnt2914]

They do get a raise, animators with the best resumes make bank.

[@ElMakz]

well without the animator there wouldnt be any anime now would it?

[@falcongamer58]

They're the heroes we desperately need for 20 minutes of entertainment each week

[@SN4YZE]

if it only were those 20 minutes. i think a big part of the problem is the crazy amount of anime airing each season. Nowadays every Dōjinshi which was only seen by 50 people has to get an anime, even if its realy bad. I spend like 2-4 hours per day watching anime and not even be able to watch every anime which is simulacasted here in germany. The market is so overflowing. Yes there are millions of anime fans and many different tastes. Currently hundreds of isekai anime appear, and how many of them are really worth watching and how many are just the same warmed up cheese as you have seen several times? The problem is as always the greed, if only a hint of a chance is to tap a small part of the cake a new studio is opened immediately.

[@falcongamer58]

@Black Light what

[@bluxpretion]

@@falcongamer58 I think he lowkey took a shot at these Japanese women

[@falcongamer58]

@@bluxpretion oh

[@bluxpretion]

@@falcongamer58 Hey Idk! Just supposing

[@vonparzival1078]

She had work on boruto, with $400 a month, that is so sad.

[@somethinghappenedyesterday6558]

Very sad.

[@zeldauzomakki5556]

Ikr, when u just record urself at 12:00 pm playing fortnite with redbull all day on twitch u can get famous and earn $5000 a month but when u work super hard on animations u only get $400? That’s messed up

[@rayanloutfi4550]

@@zeldauzomakki5556 That's quite disrespectful tbh, most of the twitch streamers that are now big and popular worked really hard to get where they are.

[@Snooopy28]

@@rayanloutfi4550 Yeah, but the point is, it takes way less energy and deication

[@punani_slayer4209]

@@zeldauzomakki5556 if you're popular then you're making more like 5000 a day

[@joanaelaizacustodio6925]

I really admire the animators for I know how difficult it is to be an artist. You're ideas, your hardwork and sleepless nights

[@Apple_Apporu]

Talented people giving up on their dreams because of underpay really sucks.

[@bringinthedope5929]

@@YeruFox daamn, what was your dream? im a dreamer that was able to break through after years in my field but do you do animations or?

[@hypothalapotamus5293]

It is important to follow your dreams, but it is also important to know when to adjust your dreams to fit reality. As someone who was in a similar situation, the animator in the video needs to acknowledge that her lifestyle is a form of sickness and that she needs to change paths.

[@bairry5094]

Yes

[@shinjid3705]

I wanted to do it as well, but since it was very hard to find a job when going this path, I decided it was best to study business.

[@makisekurisu8594]

are we contributing part of the problems if we don't support the studio?

[@thedragonofthewest5789]

I just can't believe how people diss Mappa for using CGI Titans.

[@susux9558]

Ik and the cgi don't even look bad ppl jus complaining

[@UnknownGodOfCelestia]

@@ju-lq9jp They just have different views and opinions.

[@thedragonofthewest5789]

@Fahim Ali its wrong cuz ur being disrespectful to animators who worked hard for the 4th season

[@thedragonofthewest5789]

@@ju-lq9jp u are right dude. glad u are thinking the same way as I do

[@thedragonofthewest5789]

@@susux9558 yep it looks good

[@jadeorbigoso5212]

Toxic aot fans this is what you need to watch

[@nukesakuji]

@ em. @ THEM.

[@frogfish7647]

I'm watching aot and I'm on season 2 episode 3, and yes toxic aot fans need to see this due to the complains of the animations.

[@romatawazu8038]

yea... "fans"

[@fikrifadillah3247]

Agreed

[@luis-yx6jz]

Yes, dumb fans who defend a company that does this really need to see the video

[@TheRoguePumpkin]

I learn the struggle of animators in Japan from my first 2d animation class and seeing how hard they work for less than an average animator makes in the states is insane! When She said that a teenager with a part time makes more than her is just crazy man.

[@morningnapalm9963]

Japan: *Overworks, underpays and generally exploits its citizenry Also Japan: Why aren't people starting families? Also Also Japan: What's causing so many Hikikomori?

[@alexeru6154]

Lmaoooo precisely!

[@mrjjthor]

Also Japan: why is our population decreasing? Smh.

[@grimgoreironhide9985]

I guess Japan treats it's citizens as if their peasants in the Shogunate.

[@xPhilosophyy]

You do realise that this video is about anime industry in japan. there are other things that are good in japan in their own ways. Japan doesn’t revolve around anime industry alone.

[@morningnapalm9963]

@@xPhilosophyy You must have a very narrow lens. The practice mentioned is not exclusive to animation studios.

[@okje7048]

This video is suitable for people who keep insulting MAPPA studios handling AOT Season 4.

[@swbftfa]

I'm actually loving it so far, it's so well directed

[@JaseAmoxin]

I thought the CGI in episode 7 was actually pretty good, I really liked it.

[@simonedeluna7397]

@MERAJ Plays animators are better than those toxic fans

[@Anaxagoras-qr5zn]

Fans don't complain about little details, there are some big flaws with the show. Obviously is not the animators fault, it's unreal they are even pulling off a decent adaptation with the little time they had, I have nothing but respect to them. The ones who are at fault are Mappa's higher ups, they shouldn't have accepted the project with so little time. Truly disrespectful to the fans and most importantly to the animators.

[@mihailcirlig8187]

@@Anaxagoras-qr5zn what big flaws?? It's lite rally equal to the manga.Stop being bitches and apreciate the hard work they put into it,ungrateful swines

[@brayanchojolan6609]

People who watch anime for free shouldn't complain about the animation. Ok, maybe you can complaint a little.

[@andersonsmiths7437]

other than Twinkle Nora Rock Me

[@galihpa]

I don't complain about bad animation, I simply just won't watch it.

[@marciofilho3629]

It's impossible to do anything for free, they sell anime and I pay for it with my time.

[@goldenfiremonkey96]

Mostly kids & students watch Anime so they don't have money to spent on anime...

[@fkfkfkfh]

Yes

[@DListening]

One of the very few professions left where people do it for passion and not money. Big respect to these artists.

[@cringusbingus6147]

Passion doesn’t put food on the table. I respect them and I’m also extremely angry at the companies exploiting her earnest love for animation. It makes me sick as an animator myself.

[@reapen1811]

Bruh why there's a always a dark secret about every other amazing thing.

[@animeclub9885]

This is how the world run's bruh

[@awts..7954]

Because theres always a sacrifice to something we love For you to make something, you sacrifice it Its how the world runs

[@leam1978]

this is what is meant by "there's no ethical consumption under capitalism". tragically, many artists make beans (including me).

[@blablablawkwkwk]

yin and yang. there is balance in everything

[@judedavila9332]

But this ain't a secret anymore.....feel really sad tho

[@angelicluke5982]

i am just a teenage girl who wanted to become an animator. after seeing this video ,my respect to the animators became more powerful than before. i hope someday the world will recognize their talents...

[@tsumanic]

DO NOT continue your dreamnof being an animator. You will end up like this girl, I'm telling you right now.

[@angelicluke5982]

Is it like this in every country?

[@helenwalter6830]

@@angelicluke5982 no

[@angelicluke5982]

@Tajinder Singh Khalsa Thank you so much for your advise^^

[@thenightcorereaper]

Josh R Tf man you can’t just straight up say that to someone

[@shaibankazia6079]

6:27 when she said there aren't any rivals. Wow they only work for happiness not for fame or anything they are truly legend Respect.

[@wenwen_art]

Yes it's true, not only in Japan, my country is also like that (I'm from one of Southern Asia's country). But for fame it's not that really true, of course every company wants to get bigger, but each company has their own plan, like creating their own original movie project etc.

[@Theohybrid]

It's good to know that they support each other but that's the system that Japan has, a community. The other side is, there isnt fast enough reform so that it isnt necessary.

[@CarlYoungII]

As a struggling animator myself. Seeing this really puts life into perspective. I've been so depressed just trying to get a job in this industry following art school. I can't imagine working long shifts and not making a living from it. Really humbling to see.

[@FunkyBukkyo]

It's heartwarming in the end when Hiroko gave her some presents...

[@dogie1070]

I adore hiroko. She is so kind.

[@savejeff15]

Somebody working 15h a day should not need presents. This is criminal.

[@alisiamaisara5251]

And yet people send hate to the animators. (Look at the situation with AOT final season). Like please can y'all stop. *Edited cause someone pointed out that there wasn't any death threats made*

[@bearded-cat]

People send death threats to them??!

[@alisiamaisara5251]

@@bearded-cat yup :') on twitter. Don't go on twitter it's a dangerous place.

[@bearded-cat]

@@alisiamaisara5251 I just watch tons of anime but I never engage with any community so I never know what's happening But holy cow, those people are just awful

[@etherealguy8161]

@@bearded-cat Yeah especially aot fanbase it's full of ungrateful teenagers who don't know anything about animating.

[@savirini1638]

@@etherealguy8161The people who are complaining 50% of them don't even watch legally.

[@Kaxology]

As someone whose ambition is to become an animator, this is discouraging but it's good to see there are alot of passionate animators such as myself on this world, her tenacity is truly amicable

[@Brimstarr]

Watching this almost put me in tears.

[@Chofrizzy]

Heads up, there’s still plenty of great opportunities out there for you to take. This is just one specific field in Japan that unfortunately isn’t in the best of places right now. I have a friend who is an animator working in Germany and she’s enjoying life to the fullest over there. Just keep doing what you’re passionate about and always strive to improve. Best of luck friend!

[@steve00alt70]

compared to other professions its unfair. But in the arts industry you just have to work that much harder unfortunately than other fields of work.

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

Why do Japanese ppl nod their heads down so much? I get that it can be like a greeting like a handshake but at the beginning they did it like 10 times then throughout talking they would nod after every other word.,.??? Lol

[@Gaer56]

You can still have it as hobby. Japan is bad to go for animation, but there are plenty of opportunities, if not regular animation, then you can animate chracters in games, make assets and many more. I understand that animation is their passion , but they also should think about themselves.

[@devilz80]

They make us: Happy Have something to talk in the conversation Enjoy our life in the same boring routine But they got: Hate speech Low paid works 😔

[@comicsandanimation5531]

ikr like I accept that life is unfair, but life should not be this unfair to anyone, imagine working 15 hours a day and earning 500 dollars a month

[@TheDreadedZero]

“Some days I have no food but I ignore the hunger.” “That’s terrible... here we got you a gift. Glasses.”

[@taniazormpa9700]

Bruh like they could had given her money or gift card or art supplies

[@nf7694]

to be fair, the gifts were bought before they came for the interview. and it's kind of rude to gift food in this situation because it's like telling her "have some food/money since you are poor". it's not very nice even with good intentions.

[@taniazormpa9700]

@@nf7694 true

[@elvenegg1239]

That is actually a good gift, it's a PC lens glasses, which blocks blue lights that can make your eyes tired, considering digital artists nowadays spend their time staring at computer screen for more than 8+ hours a day. It often costs about 90$ at most to buy one that is non prescription.

[@TheDreadedZero]

Elven Egg I know. It just still seemed funny after she had literally just said she like never eats

[@kaelynchen510]

The animators of Levi scenes in Attack on Titan are probably crying each time he shows up. XD

[@cuteycuty5082]

True mate there is alot of details on his scenes

[@shea__9042]

Yes and I'm grateful for them

[@ekajanuarius4752]

the scene when he slays eren's big brother,, oh my god that was lit af

[@PatrickBatemanVietnamBush]

@@ekajanuarius4752 Hey man, I know that it is my responsibility to be aware of spoilers in the comments of almost ANY video related to anime, but you've gone too far this time... almost. I have no idea who this "brother" is, but you have peaked my insatiable curiosity now. Season 4 is approaching, so plz no more spoilers :(

[@ekajanuarius4752]

@@PatrickBatemanVietnamBush monkey titan is eren's big brother, it was in season 3 for a few months ago (may or june), not a spoiler anymore imo, but its okay, my apologize

[@Delta97976]

“Why they not making a Season 2? They lazy” Reality:

[@Levernis]

It's hard for them to even make a living by doing what they love

[@1998Danielon]

True.

[@HoodOnFire]

@gurl gamer you mind elaborating on that

[@HoodOnFire]

@@SoRa-re1yd *You have no idea that the manga exists, do you?*

[@uiraideszen3223]

It's sad

[@amanagrawal1278]

Aman Agrawal 25 seconds ago I have been very much inspired by the passion she have for the work and it has given me hope to do my work and not lose our dream. Thank you @Asian Boss for bringing such beautiful story. All the very best Ms. Nakamura Ayano. You are my inspiration.!!

[@bharatbidhuri1894]

U can see how the girl despite all the hardships and lower living standards she try to remain positive and have a such a positive and humble attitude, it's like she inherited the will of fire from Naruto 💓 and bless that man who started the NPO.

[@chiozo11]

Yeah. Hi no Ishi. Thats what the 3rd Hokage taught us all.

[@masked1238]

Yeah this is what happen when you do what you love nothing will get in your way respect to both of them so touching

[@sorryitskylie]

I can hear the collective “uhg” from artist when people ask them to draw pictures of them on the spot 🙄😂

[@jessicatriana]

I literally stopped the video to read the comments because I couldn't believe she had just asked her to draw her for free when the video's about artists being underpaid 😭

[@jessicatriana]

@Nikillan Karthikeyan I hope so!

[@danielnakamura6430]

@@jessicatriana YES, she should pay her!!!

[@statesminds]

Yea give them money for a commission

[@whyraj00]

they probably did

[@laifu_not_daijoubu4513]

clearly people animate becuase it's there passion, but they still deserve higher pay than what they get. its sad

[@clashofclansbasedefender164]

Sad ;(

[@jaijai4710]

Im planning to be an animator when I grow up, art is the only profession i have

[@bruninhohenrri]

"If you are good at something, never do it for free"

[@blakes9992]

@@bruninhohenrri there not doing it for free but it's not enough

[@shokatali05]

They deserve better😔😔💔💔

[@degidoga]

I am Japanese👍🖖🙌 The work site of the Japanese animation industry is exactly this. If you want to help animators, Please donate from the crowdfunding link in the description column🙇‍♂️

[@lisahoughton3262]

As a Dedicated Anime fan since I was little this breaks my heart Animation Creators In Japan make me happy with all the Art designs they do, this breaks my heart knowing they don’t get the money and appreciation they deserve.

[@simpleandawesomeanime3220]

I feel the same.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

just join the crowdfunding

[@tashisherpa7747]

ExMachina SC2 the money goes for the workers or the company?

[@anikag7198]

I once wanted to be an animator, but now want to be an illustrator but seeing this makes me feel sad, and although it is hard and very competitive in the art department, as anywhere in the world, I hope to still cheer on those artists as they are only trying their hardest to live doing the job they dreamed of, even if it may not seem to always get better. I know it will be a struggle to become an artist for myself, but I still want to try. I hope I can make it as well, and well done for all those artists who persisted until now. Well done, you are extremely appreciated 😊

[@marikojournals]

Were you watching anime on pirated sites?

[@PikaLink91]

I hurried over to that crowdfunding project as soon as I heard about it here. I want to support this industry and these hardworking animators who, without know me, have given me so much. I want to pay them back. None of the money goes to them from the actual sale of anime from what I understand, so I want to help and support them in other ways.

[@93krstn]

Your amazing. 👍

[@kampfer91]

Sorry to break this to you , none of your money will get to theirs hand , Japanese animators always follow the order of the director or whoever own the studio , it is do or die to them . From my experience in working in anime industry , most of theirs payment is from the money that publisher give to a studio beforehand to fund theirs anime , then that money get divided among the staffs , animator having only 1 % of it .

[@8thousevirgin]

Thank you for making a difference.

[@cindys8629]

@@kampfer91 It's basically like a Patreon. The Jun Sugurawa guy made it to help them. It's not an animator company's site

[@TaranVH]

As kind as this is, I feel like you're only contributing to the problem. You're subsidizing the animators' salaries, which only allows the studios to pay them even less. The more you give, the less the studios will give. This can't be the solution.

[@averyrandomaccount8972]

She really asked “can you draw me” and then started talking about how animators are underpaid

[@Matheus-pj4ut]

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[@sugarrollz3524]

@@Matheus-pj4ut im black but dont kill me ):

[@Matheus-pj4ut]

@@sugarrollz3524 its just a 3rd world countrys laugh,I'm not racist ):

[@sugarrollz3524]

@@Matheus-pj4ut oh good

[@salieri3425]

@@Matheus-pj4ut morro de rir com isso kkk

[@200800701]

F*ck, as a anime fan, I started crying watching this

[@cynxmanga]

Me too

[@faisalrizky1928]

The moment when she said that she used to ignore her hunger, that's when you know that her passion is authentic.

[@Snakioful]

I understand what you mean and don't mean to attack you in any way, but as someone who wants to work in a creative industry, I just want to say that this is a very dangerous way of approaching the concept of passion because this opens the door for abuse of people's creativity. Artists shouldn't have to basically kill themselves for their art, it's a romantic view of it but at the end of the day artists are like anyone else and deserve to live a decent life, doing so doesn't mean that your passion is any lesser. In regard to the interview, it felt more like she didn't have any choice but to ignore her hunger because otherwise, she would not be able to earn a living wage :/

[@faisalrizky1928]

@@Snakioful woah okay, I didn't actually meant my words to be a serious approach towards this case because, you know, this is a KZbin comment section. But of course I'm not going to be totally ignorant about it though. I'm glad you understand my point, and I'm also totally agree with you that any labor deserve at least an adequate live standards without having to be overworked, or doing any underpaid job. And yes, my words shouldn't be taken as romantizing the state of being underpaid labor itself. What i truly meant is that i'm really impressed with her dedication on living her dream job as an animator even though the industry didn't paid her much, and I think it's her passion that kept her for doing that job.

[@Snakioful]

@@faisalrizky1928 Ah okay! My bad, I've seen a lot of people genuinely believe that artists should not be compensated because they enjoy what they do so... had a bit of a knee jerk reaction >_>, but yeah good point

[@mohdfazliab5627]

I can relate. I was once got so passionate in guitar and sometimes ignore my hunger so that I could still practice.

[@interstellarsurfer]

It's a defect with the conservative culture - which executives are more than happy to take advantage of it. America isn't too far behind.

[@WolfShadowwhisper]

It breaks my heart that so many talented artists: Poets, writers, musicians, animators, mangaka all across the world are struggling. We all love art but must always remember that some of the art we love were made by someone that suffers for the love of art. Appreciate artists even if you don't like a certain artist style, appreciate them because they give us pieces of their souls.

[@aus-li]

As an artist myself who’s trying to get better, I appreciate your words :)

[@WolfShadowwhisper]

@@aus-li I am an artist myself, it comes from the heart. ;)

[@sleepypigeon8560]

It's really funny how more simple art styles get more attention and money than hard working ones.

[@PasscodeAdvance]

I love art. Art is a religion. We all should worship artists for all the love they put in their art

[@Paperfragment]

I spent 200grand on my art education and can't even make above minimum wage, so yupe would be nice if the world would cut us a break and stop being aholes like the comment or above.

[@raexxxflor184]

It honestly makes me so happy that she wanted to be an animator because she was inspired by Naruto but it’s so sad that she can’t live her dream job and be satisfied with it because of such a low pay that they give🤧

[@aus-li]

There are countless examples of talented workers who have been treated like trash throughout decades of work. Marvel, DC, and Disney are only a few.

[@Egoistic_girl]

Naruto isn't even well animated compared to other animes.

[@thatonemanbehindthegarbage7126]

@@Egoistic_girl Naruto I'd say in my opinion is most definitely animated well consistently to amazing at important moments. The only "bad" animated thing in Naruto is the fillers.

[@aus-li]

That one man behind the garbage can I think early One Piece has great animation too.

[@RogerioPereiradaSilva77]

@@thatonemanbehindthegarbage7126 If you really think that Naruto is well animated then you've been watching some really crap anime! And I am saying this as a Naruto fan; with the exception of a few fighting scenes throughout the series, Naruto is as cheap and generic as cheap animation produced in South Korea goes. Go check Demon Slayer, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Cowboy Bebop, Attack on Titan, Akira, Ghibli, etc. to see what good animation really looks like.