Humanity as Chairs in Houseki no Kuni

[@koreandersim]

when phos is in school its funny how they sit at the very edge of the chair

[@rizacreatorYT]

True

[@leannetsai9171]

SO BASICALLY SHINJI CHAIR MEME IS VIABLE

[@rizacreatorYT]

ABSOLUTELY

[@okamiwantsmoney]

At the end it seemed as if Phos didnt wanted to be left alone (after praying). But she said that at the end she were always alone. Is like the fact that she were always more human than the others, and because of that never were able to connect and always felt alone.

[@rizacreatorYT]

That’s a great observation. I guess them saying, “I have always been alone” is also connecting it to the fact Phos has always been the only true Human like character

[@hako3017]

I think Obsidian's chair is so rough is because they use it daily, unlike Phos who uses it sometimes (still more frequent than the other gems). Obsidian is lighter than Phosphophyllite, they use chair only because of their job, I think Kongou suggested that Obsidian needed a table and a chair for making weapons, that's how Kongou perceive this type of job like how a human would. Obsidian doesnt need a chair, they just need a taller table.

[@rizacreatorYT]

True, that could also be the case. Thank you for the input

[@МаркарянВиктория]

You talking about Phos being fundamentaly more "human" Than others had lead me to a thought: Gems, as a species, are collective (? or communual, English is not my native language, so some words might be a bit off), they'r entire identitys are based on what they contribute to the community (Rutile being the doctor, Bort the fighter and so on). What is good for the community is good for every gem, without their job a gem is useless (Rutile feels worthless when the lucunarians do what they couldn't, Bort is strictly against trusting lunarians mostly because fighting them is the base of their identity). Phos, on the other hand, much like humans, is a lot more individual. They whant to be important, to be seen and loved, to stand out. Oh my god, I love this story so much.

[@rizacreatorYT]

Same, there is so much subtext that makes it extraordinary

[@sparkxii.]

This is such a unique in-depth analysis. I love it when people look deeper at an aspect of a series people would say they're 'over analyzing'. Phos at the start of HNK being the typical plucky and clumsy protagonist was only foreshadowing how Phos would defy relatability expectations, becoming the most human in the process. Major Kudos!

[@rizacreatorYT]

Thank you, this series is such a mastery of subverting expectations

[@SaiScribbles]

The idea that Phos is the only "human" among these inhuman characters definitely opens up the story to a new perspective.

[@x_the_wobbler_x]

OMG the funny purple lady that laughs at the abuser that hates Steven Universe

[@imgay7588]

And also I like how the chairs always have 3 legs that kind of representing the flesh bone and spirit of humans and like the 3 races (and like they idk support the base that could be interpreted as humanity or like joining or spreading out but this feels a bit too tinfoil hat) and like if you look at the lunarians chairs, nearly all of them don't have legs but rather are just big stools which is definitely a big contrast to the gem chairs for me And like Kongo with auma and how her chair has 3 legs while his only one. Kinda like the fact that Kongo isn't really human and only has one part of it while she is and the 3 legs are like the 3 parts of humanity??? Idk (Also I believe that shiro is actually the same dog that was in that room so like that's how he knows him)

[@rizacreatorYT]

Woah, that’s a cool thought! Definitely

[@kawaiicake8038]

I wanna say it’s bc a stool or a three legged structure for a chair is the most logically stable AND resource saving method, given the evidence they need to save wood. However, I really like this idea and the details about it

[@rizacreatorYT]

@@kawaiicake8038 Yeah, that makes sense as well

[@arena7839]

no wonder the mangaka had to take a break from work when you can make a 20+ minute video analizing how chairs symbolize god damned humanity

[@rizacreatorYT]

XD truly a detailed manga

[@aspelul]

weapons are more human than gems confirmed

[@rizacreatorYT]

god tier comment, so true

[@pluto9317]

it’s crazy how much is in this series the more you look. kudos to you for pointing this out

[@rizacreatorYT]

Yes, I love that about it. There is so much to take in!

[@lkiswriting]

I feel like something significant is when we see other gems sitting pre-Moon there is a reason for it. They need to sit when they strategize or are building something or going through weapons or when they're getting repairs done. Phos is the only one who seems to sit for sitting's sake or because of exhaustion.

[@Pazliacci]

I have not read or watched Houseki no Kuni but I am constantly enthralled to do so, and a half an hour video on chairs is somehow the most convincing evidence so far...

[@rizacreatorYT]

It’s so good! One of the most thought provoking series I’ve ever read

[@ClownyCobalt]

This video is amazing! I love analysis that finds unique angles or details to examine! So often do people consider looking at details as "over-analyzing" but I think that's not even a bad thing, far from over-analyzing it's appreciating the very real thought that goes into drawing every single detail in a manga. So yea, love the video!!!!

[@rizacreatorYT]

Despite the simple art style, HNK is so detailed in world building. I just have to share

[@trentogimor9479]

I just watched a 24 minute video on chairs. this community is so niche i love it

[@CrashDunning]

This is the first video about this series that I've seen reference the lore book as a source, which is cool. This was a really interesting.

[@rizacreatorYT]

Yep, there is so much gold information in there. Will defiantly be incorporating it into my next analysis videos.

[@1bl00db4th1]

even more proof is when a gem sits down on a chair they are having a sort of problem happing to them like when the organge gem talks about yelow dimound and them self too

[@rizacreatorYT]

True, that’s a good observation

[@1bl00db4th1]

@@rizacreatorYT THANKS!!!

[@nouvaldiarditioyoghi1295]

Reading all these comments felt like i opened my third eye

[@rizacreatorYT]

As Intended

[@vicenteisaaclopezvaldez2450]

You could say that Phos is the only gem to sit down while all the others just pose.

[@rizacreatorYT]

Yes, that’s a good way to put it

[@loopeyfluff]

THIS IS SUCH AN INTERESTING DETAIL??? THANK YOU FOR SHARING WOW!!! Im seriously really fasinated by this, what an interesting discovery!

[@rizacreatorYT]

Or I’ve thought about this series way too long lol

[@JellyB3ll]

I loved hearing your thought process in this! I never realized how little the gems used the chairs littered about the school. One throw away question: do we ever see wheels used on the island or on the moon? Or even simple machines at all?

[@rizacreatorYT]

The lore book states the only machines the gems use is the bell, and the machines used for weaving clothing. The book hints that this is because Kongo is a machine, so perhaps he’d prefer the gems to be less technically advanced. That’s my interpretation of it. Kongo probably believes advancing the society any further may harm the peace of it. The gems and him keep as much as they can the same even if hundreds of years pass. Most of the gems have also never seen or used fire. Obsidian creates the weapons out of their own inclusionless material, so fire isn’t needed. That probably also puts back their society. The lore book is very detailed about this stuff. I will be posting a video of me going through each detail tomorrow, so stay tuned :)

[@Kozy]

Hey! This awesome video starts with my AMV! That was a surreal thing to stumble upon lol

[@rizacreatorYT]

Love your work! lol I credited you in the description Hope that’s okay

[@Kozy]

@@rizacreatorYT Thank you!! And thank you for crediting me :) Of course it's okay!

[@zoelayton8236]

this analysis is top tier. this is such an insanely good take that feels so substantial despite how subtle the details are in the story. watching this feels like after you see a plot twist at the end a movie that recontextualizes everything before it, and that now i gotta go back and reread everything with the chairs in mind instead of overlooking them like i have been before

[@rizacreatorYT]

HNK is a top tier series to reread for all these small details

[@inspirashamul]

This is really cool! I haven’t looked at the lore book extensively just because when I last checked only 1 part of it translated but also don’t know who actually translated! Really interesting angle.

[@rizacreatorYT]

Hey, love your videos. They inspired me to start making my own. I actually translated all but one of the lunarian sections to complete the Wiki, so there is a full translation on the HNK fandom wiki now. I’m also releasing videos going through every single section.

[@inspirashamul]

@@rizacreatorYT Love to hear that! I'll peep the wiki and of course looking forward to more videos to come (I see those 19 hidden ones in the playlist :)!

[@rizacreatorYT]

@@inspirashamulYep, I am obsessed

[@Mioumi]

I NEVER NOTICED THIS OMGGG TY FOR POINTING IT OUT SO BEAUTIFULLY😊

[@rizacreatorYT]

It kept bugging me until I made a video on it

[@not.sirnichok]

This is so clever! Thank you for noticing this and creating this analysis! I may need to reread the manga.

[@rizacreatorYT]

I keep rereading it in random places, whenever I make one of these videos

[@mayconalex6580]

Lovely video, im ashamed to admit that i never noticed the connection, so thank you for showing me it.

[@rizacreatorYT]

It's such a very small detail that took me a bit to realize as well

[@katemiss1218]

Great video and insightful ideas! I really appreciated how the presenter delved into the small details, showcasing how the main character in 'Houseki no Kuni' is portrayed as more human than others. This analysis added a unique depth to my understanding of the show. However, I did find the video somewhat challenging to follow. The frequent stutters and long pauses, along with the tendency to repeat statements without clear explanations, made it hard to grasp the intended message. Additionally, since the video largely consists of anime clips, it emphasizes listening over watching. But the delivery style made this aspect a bit annoying. Despite these issues, the content itself was fascinating!

[@rizacreatorYT]

Thank you, I'm still working on improving my delivery and structure, but I'm glad you still enjoyed the content

[@vladimirpronin7206]

Best over 20 minute video about chairs that I've ever watched! Thank you!

[@rizacreatorYT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IroWithinStars]

Wow this was such a interesting video ! This manga keeps finding ways to impress me and thats absolutely amazing and really great video, I definitely would have never realized this myself

[@rizacreatorYT]

Thank you! I plan to make more

[@Ianlegendstone]

This was a really neat analysis!

[@rizacreatorYT]

Thank you :)

[@Yaltaforma]

Ooh. This is such a cool video. And on the Moon, gems are often seen sitting because now they don’t have much to do. Their whole ‘culture’ revolves around defending against lunarians, but on the Moon that driving force is gone. So they sit, as if on permanent standby. It gives even more insight into Yellow Diamond’s mental degradation, the thing I couldn’t quite understand when I first read the manga.

[@SpiritWolfeMoon]

Thank you for this very in depth video regarding chairs. It was very informative.

[@rizacreatorYT]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@claybowman1242]

this is so insane and awesome, your dedication is crazy... a 25 minute video about chairs. how many takes did you do? is this scripted? its so fascinating and weirdly hilarious.

[@rizacreatorYT]

Ha ha. I loosely scripted the intro and did the going through every chair image part in one take. I really didn't know how well this video would be received lol, just my wacky observations

[@Crabstickmuncher]

Never have i thought i would be watching a video literally titled humans as chairs

[@Mafio429]

Excellent writing, congratulation. Keep going on !

[@rizacreatorYT]

Thank you!

[@Ironpecker]

Honestly just a very interesting analysis video! I've been really interested in watching more analysis of hnk and this video was definetely one of the more interesting

[@rizacreatorYT]

Stay tuned for more. There is soooooo much to analyze in this series

[@Cabecadeplanta]

god do i love in depth analysis of hnk, ive been watching all the videos i could find ever since 2019 lol its such a good manga

[@Cabecadeplanta]

i just find it so funny how phos mastered the craft of sitting down on a chair due to being SOO unemployed lmfao, and then he gets sadder-

[@rizacreatorYT]

Same since I read all of it. There is so much to talk about

[@rizacreatorYT]

The best character arc XD

[@yulogicarchive]

This was really interesting to learn!

[@rizacreatorYT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@info3915]

My dude phos really was like 'Im a different species' but God said 'Chair'

[@rizacreatorYT]

Chair indeed

[@islandgyalr]

this is a great analysis

[@rizacreatorYT]

Thank you

[@maistheemperor]

This video is incredible

[@rizacreatorYT]

Thank you! I intend to make more and get better

[@maistheemperor]

@@rizacreatorYT I will look forward to it!!

[@technotoister]

love the ending lol

[@rizacreatorYT]

I really thought no one would listen to me rant about chairs for like 25 minutes lol

[@ellarisgrapvillis]

I couldnt stop laughing at the video's title There's a popular prison riddle about chairs in Russia and I couldnt not remember it when I came here-

[@rizacreatorYT]

XD glad it made you laugh

[@MagicalGirlContractor]

THATS SUCH A FUCKING NEAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL AAAAHHHH

[@rizacreatorYT]

Right!

[@adnagapot]

Interestingly, with the exception of Zircon (~4.7g/cc) and Cinnabar (~8.2g/cc) Phos (~3.1g/cc) is on the high end of average as far as density goes. Most of the other gems are between 2.5 and 3.5g/cc

[@rizacreatorYT]

Cool, thank you for your input! I was wondering about that

[@adnagapot]

@@rizacreatorYT I was mildly surprised about cinnabar until I remembered it's a mercury (13g/cc) salt

[@AlexKurzweil]

21:57 Phos jumpscare!

[@phoebephoebe7063]

Great vid

[@rizacreatorYT]

Thank you :)

[@nouvaldiarditioyoghi1295]

Made me wonder what Haruko (the author) went trough to came up with these symbolism

[@rizacreatorYT]

True

[@poymannyng1845]

I love everything about this analysis but also.... How weak are these chairs, dang. Depending on the chair it wouldn't even hold up all their weight lol

[@rizacreatorYT]

XD to be fair making chairs out of thin wood for heavy rock people must be pretty difficult

[@OrlandoMGarcia]

Even before knowing the budist like lore of the gems, they seemed too greek godlike, without human issues. The most human feature for me was the patrol in pairs was the closes to be a relasionship as brothers in some cases, and spouses in others but kindasome more like old marriges in their dynamics. But still they were very rare on their feelings, just like when borts and white diamond chaged partners felt like a werid break up/divorce. Or the padparascha/rutile relasionship where rutile more that wanting to have back padparacha for pride she felt pain for not having her, but when she woke up rutile didnt care to give her wake up time to phos to talk to her. But latter when her body is snatched, rutile broke down in a way of i can only think someone in love would do. Even if rutile knew more of padparasha for working with her body. Also the way some of them learned things to be usefull in their society but idk if a person were alive for 200 years it would have the need to do something or learn or out of desperation say things are meaningless. They didnt have any drive just like gods playing house. Even lapis who is said to be more inteligent, curious and cunning for herself would by that time have delveoped a new way of society I think and learned real human history, developed complex sciences it they had the human drive just like phos. Also if they had enought matrrials to do clothes for the whole comunity, very complex winther slumber party dresses and big curtains i think is more prodict of their free time more that having tech because i never saw them having a loom or even more complex machines, even if they needed it for their clothes output they didnt care about time. Even having the lunarians attack was more of a passtime. They never developed more complex wepons than swords and they could not travel very far from the school.

[@rizacreatorYT]

Yeah, it was confirmed in the lore book there is a loom, and it is their most complex machine, Thank you for your observations!

[@OrlandoMGarcia]

@@rizacreatorYTthank you for the video, when reading the manga i notice they were not so human in their everyday interactions. But i didnt notice it so much at the beginning because phos is on focus, but now that analice it more from the beginig they were really weird. Like they didnt even care about cinnabar at all, i just saw it at the beginning as she felt like an outsider emo gem. But really they didnt care at all just as we saw in the last fight. The chair situation is a very clear example that is invisible at first sight. Is like the clothes that only exist just because its pretty and to mimic humanity, not because they exactly want or need it. They just seat in the chairs like they are uncomfortable using those, but not like an ADHD bisexual uncomfortable wanting to be more confortable using a chair on a weird way. Just plain idk how to use a chair unconfortable.

[@rizacreatorYT]

@@OrlandoMGarcia Yeah, I love that retrospection with this series

[@thehound6030]

Could've sworn red diamond sat on a chair . . . Might've been some mushroom It was a cube . . . .

[@rizacreatorYT]

Noooo, I missed one lol

[@thehound6030]

@@rizacreatorYT Womp Womp

[@Z-Bronze]

LGR would be so proud

[@dizciordek]

Where can i find the lorebook? 😢

[@rizacreatorYT]

There is an English translation on the HNK wiki. I am also posting videos going through every section of the lore book. It's official title is, "Life and Culture of Y-3579203181277." Hope this helps.

[@NErDy-pr1jf]

What content drought does to a mf (but in seriousness good video)

[@rizacreatorYT]

True XD, thank yous

[@WhitiWhy]

What the book's name??

[@ecana6799]

i love u

[@rizacreatorYT]

Love u too

[@odryblueburn3899]

Это можно было рассказать за 5 минут без заиканий и препинаний

[@12toro]

I would recommend not repeating yourself as much in future vids

[@ZennDCC]

they can sit down in the moon because because of the gravity being in different and they might be lighter than on earth ?

[@rizacreatorYT]

Maybe, didn't think of that