I Interview Imperial Japanese Holdouts (Reenactors Allegedly)

In this episode I sit down with three Imperial Japanese Army Reenactors. The IJA culture of reenacting is one I have very little knowledge on. It was a treat to have them out for the Thompson video, and I couldn't resist the chance to show them off with the kit some more!
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[@remingtonarcher1335]

These guys are absolutely rockin with the IJA uniforms.

[@fuzzyhead878]

I agree 100%

[@erickrapa7939]

I need to rock it too

[@nipponteikoku9089]

Thanks for having us, friend-it was a pleasure ❤‍🔥

[@dalekemperor4407]

When kantai destruction pt. 69

[@NutTapActual]

Of course it’s an anime profile picture

[@seanyamashita2972]

@@NutTapActual it's literally the weeb pillow he blasts in he video that's riddled in bullet holes lmao

[@NutTapActual]

@@seanyamashita2972I see red, not rationally

[@SonOfTegz]

of course its you lol

[@adamhebert5365]

"its not like we're going out there doing Unit 731" , that had me dying

[@imperiumgrim4717]

LOL

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Extremely impressive to go to that level of research and archival detail, mad props to their organization.

[@kyleparrish2026]

These guys are a service to history. It's always a good day when misunderstood or underexplored areas and moments in history get some exposure.

[@Acct1941]

Rich historical textures, dedication, very fascinating.

[@abramwarner5119]

It was really cool you just kinda let them talk about what they do and know

[@AlexNV75]

Actually out surviving on Okinawa in this kit is pretty insane and impressive tbh

[@RP-ks6ly]

I was part of a huge reenactment of Iwo Jima in Doss Texas for one of the anniversaries back in the mid 2000s, they even flew in approximately 80 Japanese reenactors....those reenactors were absolute studs, speaking japanese, never out of character, etc. Great memories and we even made the Houston Chronicle. I was a corpsman in the reenactment and had an absolute blast.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

Not Japanese, but the premise is badass, historical friend or foe aside.

[@erikhoryza9068]

Same here, and understanding all history is educational, is my go to.👍🏻Very cool they're here in the U.S. I hope to see interest in their group grow into something much larger. A foundation or the like.

[@SB-or5mj]

This is so freaking dope. I study a lot of WWII history and never get enough info on the IJA side. This is awesome.

[@Scruffyman81]

This could have been two hours and I'd still gladly watch every bit of it. Love seeing young, enthusiastic historians!

[@jo1948]

yes. I wish it was longer. I don't know anything about Japanese kit

[@ZULU_0372]

No I’m totally not sitting on the toilet eating a beer watching this 😅

[@TheMrSomecheesyname]

How old is that beer dude?!

[@bfchristianbf]

​@@TheMrSomecheesynamebrother,we eat our drinks here,no girly sipping

[@JayDubb3BCT]

This was a dope deep dive. I never knew they had IJA reenactment squad's.

[@rickstick7422]

Bro this is so underrated, shout out to the reenactors on this video!

[@demonofthemojave7689]

I love their dedication to the history. Especially the whole bit about not wanting people that are overweight or will wear the uniform sloppily. Historically, it is the Emperors uniform, so it must be worn with pride and respect. Absolutely loved it!!

[@Johnny_Cash_Flow]

I especially love the way they captured the authentic Japanese barrel cacti native to the southwest island of Okizona.

[@fuzzyhead878]

I’m of Taiwanese/Chinese descent. Despite my family’s…admittedly graphic…history with the Japanese Empire, I think this is a really cool reenactment topic. I heard about these guys a few months back and I think they’re stuff looks awesome! More power to these guys. They have my support. Now if we could get some ROC reenactors… Edit: Just visited their instagram, there are in fact ROC reenactment groups apparently!

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

Taiwan at the time was viewed as a "model colony" of Japan and IIRC quite a few Chinese people from the island served in the IJN/IJA.

[@fuzzyhead878]

@@Waldemarvonanhalt My ancestors were ROC loyalists. I say Taiwan because that’s where the ROC evacuated to postwar. I’m not saying you’re wrong. But that wasn’t the point I was making.

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

@@fuzzyhead878 I know. I'm just adding some info for the benefit of other readers.

[@fancylogic5285]

we'll be hosting a China Front event with our friends in the 88D in 2024 :)

[@fuzzyhead878]

@@Waldemarvonanhalt Oh that’s fine. Sorry, I’ve had bad luck lately with the internet mob lately. I’ll say the least controversial things and I get page-long responses about how I’m naive or a sellout or something.

[@daringfungus]

I am so happy you are doing this.

[@CatholicGunGuy]

this gives off spicy war crimes vibes

[@raypaulkidz1063]

Lol👍👍👍

[@jackmehoff2363]

These guys definitely need their own channel. I hope they make one. Or at least you get them back on a couple more times, or they make the rounds and get on other peoples channels. I meed more of them. That nerdy humor.

[@WHO-xi4zp]

Hopefully they’ll do another kantai destruction and give the anime girls the emperors steel.

[@SneakyMadlad]

wait- i think these guys are the same ones from the video Kantai Destruction

[@fancylogic5285]

@@SneakyMadlad indeed

[@atlas4733]

I heard from the C&Rsenal video on the type 38 that the noisy dust cover myth comes from when the American soldiers had to dump all the parts together for some reason (being used to interchangeable parts,) they reassembled them with mismatching components. This lead to the clangy dust cover myth as they were originally fitted very well to the specific gun.

[@ScottScott75]

Not really big into reenactment, but the attention to detail and respect they have for history is unreal. Respect to them and keep rockin

[@johntavish8750]

I would like to have more details on that Indochina part, were the japanese soldiers were re-armed by ww2 allies to fight against the vietminh. When the French arrived they actually thought that they were fighting against remnants of the IJA where in fact they were engaging the vietminh.

[@fancylogic5285]

The funniest ones were the IJ guys who joined the VM forces and ended up fighting remobilized IJ dudes who were conscripted by the western armies. It's literally the Charlie and Mac "always sunny" meme.😂

[@m00se37]

I have a close friend, shobu, who does IJA/IJN reenacting and its very dedicated honestly, these people are very informational and love explaining it. I highly reccomend anyone going to a living history event or reenactment to always talk to the IJA/IJN guys, especially if they are young. older ones are like any old reenactors but the young ones are the true fire bearers of the IJA/IJN history now.

[@showaboogaloo]

Shobu came out with us for our Manchuria 1945 event. A very chill guy 🫡

[@m00se37]

@@showaboogaloo he is a wacky lil critter

[@Markovite]

Shobu the eternal homie

[@longiusaescius2537]

Chad

[@garnix6390]

This video is so damn cool! As a former reenactor I perfectly know the dedication needed, and they are topping it! Really great work!

[@TexasSurplusPro]

Solid impressions! I love the level of research they dived into.

[@robertcaseydavis]

Amazing episode. More LARP units plz..

[@screamingnighthog7155]

My uncle fought against the Japanese at Guadalcanal. At first the family back home only knew he was somewhere in the Pacific. Any correspondence home that mentioned where he was stationed was censored so that if the letters fell into enemy hands the enemy could not get an estimate of troop strength. Then the family noticed that his letters home were all signed with a different middle initial in his name. They put the letters in chronological order and the middle initials began to spell out G U A D A L C A N A L.

[@JDaVaporPhonkGuy03]

07:50 fun fact there was a Japanese Wermacht unit and also some asian were in the army example the son of the China leader Chang Kai Sheck was driving Panzer and was partecipate to the anschuluss

[@imperiumgrim4717]

Really, that's based and cool af, to be honest

[@deltamike3418]

Epic mic holder, and hitting with a unit 731 joke off the bat is great

[@DelcoAirsoft]

Dude wow. These guys are so sick. I wish more people would do IJA kits. It’s so much more interesting than German impressions in my opinion.

[@JasonLLewis01]

gonna buy some ammo boxes just becuz i love collecting historical pieces and reproduction items glad to have seen these guys on here and i hope admin can find more groups like these to incorporate into the channels

[@laurencetalman]

Really awesome stuff. Would be awesome if you took up the offer and did some reenactment with them, I found the video really interesting and would be cool to have a follow up

[@johnatkinson808]

These guys are great,love re-enacting. I did American civil war for years and the group I belonged to were hardcore, down to the salt pork and hardtack sleeping on the ground with nothing but a blanket. Hats off to you guys !!!

[@fuzzyhead878]

That’s really cool! I remember seeing hardtack samples in the maritime museum in Norfolk, Virginia. That still haunts me knowing people had to eat that. I really hope you guys ate yours with stew or some other form of liquid.

[@aikimechanic]

I believe people in general are beginning to forget about the intensity of WWII and the lessons learned. I'm all about this direct representation of history being available. Wonderful work.

[@ArsonalTech]

These guys were fantastic! Have them out again!

[@Gideon_Judges6]

There's nothing better than watching someone enthusiastic in their craft "geek out." They were well informed, well spoken, and entertaining. Bravo!

[@Darth_Glizzy_]

Keeping history alive is something people should do more often. You guys are awesome!

[@Hammerbass]

Awesome video showing these guys off. Its nice to see the other side of the joy of larping.

[@njw1977]

Thanks for having these guys on. It was really interesting!

[@phoenixrising4073]

Amazing work gentlemen. Keeping the history alive is a good thing and doing it to a high level is admirable and something we should all strive towards.

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

Really cool to learn about accurate history!

[@jik294]

Super cool video!!! This was definitely awesome to see!!!

[@Tx556]

This was awesome. Love seeing more reenactor/history content.

[@mbell9995]

That was seriously some cool stuff. So interesting. Thanks for the education!

[@justinmccreight4194]

I appreciate these guys taking the time to educate us.

[@Ryan-T-Hart]

These guys are the real deal! We need more! Admin these videos ROCKED!

[@fuckednegativemind]

Incredible! I just love when people are passionate about what they do. And the knowledge those guys have, impressive!

[@TeflonDave]

Great interview. I'd like to see more of these guys!

[@lyntonadams6896]

These guys are rockin the IJA kit like a Boss ! Love it!!!

[@RACC_970]

I have learned new stuff, Thank you Admin and the bois of Hasegawa!

[@mrbears26]

Very interesting and informative, thank you Admin for having them on! Thank you reenactors for coming on

[@kevlarandchrome]

These guys are awesome. I hope you get lots of interest and useful attention to help spread your obvious love for history.

[@kevinduong337]

Slight correction at 9:39 (from someone that delves in some Indochina-Vietnam reenacting), it was actually the British that re-armed the Japanese during Operation Masterdom Otherwise great video, one of my favorite things about genuine reenactors is the detail that they get into and the fallacies that they counter.

[@natmad]

Well done lads. Positive vibes all round

[@Jeff5969]

This is sick! I would definitely watch more stuff like this.

[@soundslikesight7876]

These fellas are fascinating! I’m so glad to see finally folks are delving into subjects that have been long neglected in western ww2 history. Great video!

[@gumpz760]

This was awesome. It's really cool to see this side history and get an extensive breakdown of the kit.

[@agirlsname7159]

Fascinating crossover content with some real badasses. We're open to this left field stuff...keep it coming!

[@thni1703]

Thanks for the deep Dive guys ... loved it. Could listen for hours ...

[@pb_goon]

This was 1 of the coolest videos I've seen in awhile very dope look on history 👌

[@masterblaster2733]

Very cool. Some history is worth preserving. These guys rock.

[@Normac1994]

Love what you have done with the cannel Admin 🙌

[@wigon]

Wow, these guys are awesome! The depth of their knowledge is extremely impressive. I've always enjoyed learning about the IJA perspective during WWII. Those guys had to endure unimaginable hardship and suffering while also employing some extremely unique and clever tactics. I'm just glad that today Japan is on our side.

[@danielforrest3871]

Love these guys. Really awesome. Also love the "Managerial outcomes" channel name, tip of the hat to executive outcomes.

[@DD-qw4fz]

More stuff like this ,moar !!! Reeneactors like this are a drug to me.

[@AdministrativeResults]

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[@chode009]

long live the admin...

[@rekked]

Probably one of the most entertaining episodes, the intro was 🔥🔥🔥. If you ever get a sterling and need a Stormtrooper to shoot it, holla.

[@troyhutchinsii4543]

This guy has a face only a balkalva could love!

[@RTR15Glenn]

These guys are epic. Really bringing history to life!

[@bobiojimbo]

So far, I like this channel more than the main one. Keep up the good work.

[@The_Devil_Himself]

This was super interesting and informative. You should hang out with reeanctors more often, or even try reeancting yourself! It's a blast.

[@kiwi_comanche]

Very rad getting these guys some exposure. They definitely deserve the promotion, their attention to detail is superb.

[@Pattern51lover]

These guys deserve a big hand! Awesome AF

[@mikealeman5955]

Love to see youngsters get enthralled with history and their culture 👌

[@shokka3]

Your best video yet!!!

[@protectpersevere2030]

That was awesome! Hope to see more in the future

[@jeepman19]

The level of kit and knowledge is amazing

[@TrueKivan]

Amazing, lots of great info. Those guys have the right approach.

[@grenadespoon]

I really love this. More videos like this admin for us history guys.

[@dylanmcgregor6496]

That was awesome! These guys rock.

[@jetthebluesky5432]

Their uniforms and equipment are beautiful, these guys are doing a great service to history.

[@BoxShifterGaming]

very cool, insightful!!! thx admin

[@Yashu1105]

Thanks for giving these awesome guys a platform

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

Just so folks know, those sun helmets are uber rare. The cork usually disintegrates after that long.

[@vicentesanchez7168]

Sick BreakDown Of the Uniforms … Very Knowledgable . Great History … Great Talk Gentlemen … Respect. Non The Less

[@waynn_xap]

very cool, really enjoyed this

[@edwardberwind8544]

Very interesting and I learned a lot. Good video.

[@dekster14LP]

Great video, love this stuff and admire the dedication of these guys.

[@akanji8285]

More of this type of content man, this was great

[@ReverendClaydough]

Loved both videos. These dudes were so cool!

[@mikecachioli8838]

Awesome topic and video.

[@mattgent8599]

Love seeing younger dudes like most of us being into reenacting. It always seemed to have such a nerdy connotation, but it's always super interesting to learn about the daily lives of regular soldiers and their kit.

[@cdfe3388]

I love the mic on the bayonet! Anyway, awesome video! Gonna be looking for these guys now.

[@RudeSaiyan]

this is really cool peak behind the scenes on this kind of stuff.

[@ecrogue4496]

Fantastic video. Much appreciated.

[@mattsantini4471]

Awesome job🙌

[@mc-zy7ju]

Awesome to see these guys showing a rarely seen side.

[@MADMAX353]

Excellent review on Japanese uniforms and equipment.

[@TheHorzabora]

It’s always good to discover new reenactment groups that are fun and high quality. Finding rivet-counters who make rivet-counting fun *and help others who want to try and improve their kit* makes it even better :-)