Japanese React to 'Weeaboo Cringe Compilation'

[@WimiBussard]

"So they still have a long way to go." So the weaboos aren't even in their final form, yet.

[@devonmedevil93]

+Wimi Bussard Their final form is otaku and so called "Otakus" don't want to admit it because they think being otaku is cool, first symptom of being a weaboo is thinking otaku is cool Even japanese avoids otakus

[@JAYCEEDOUBLE]

+Amyrul Afiq xposed, tru

[@ratleader90]

+Wimi Bussard Run while you still can!

[@oneminutecomedy5270]

+Wimi Bussard Beware of their mega evolutions.

[@zorchalot]

I laughed way to hard

[@ToplessTopics]

GODDAMNIT THEY'RE SO NICE

[@robokou]

Or rather, just not insecure assholes.

[@kamphet1987]

what?

[@cowardlymango9758]

ToplessTopics they’re just polite, but maybe have a diferent opinion in their heads... idk

[@Rosalinne]

well we are people raised to be polite

[@PLNKYELLOWBLACK]

Because Japanese people are just generally polite.

[@ryanthomas420]

"It was like a documentary" Here we see the weeaboo in its natural habitat. Approach it with nothing more than pocky. In case of emergency, throw pocky at the weeaboo. We still advise you not to approach it.

[@beetosbeef]

Spider Waifu is best Waifu yES

[@najarai]

Spider Waifu is best Waifu hahahahha XD

[@268snake]

Or else he might take his katana out and naruto style chop you into little pieces...His mom will take care of the police, it's not her first time paying with her nature.

[@TheKaiTetley]

Spider Waifu is best Waifu. David Attenborough eat your heart out.

[@burakc9673]

Spider Waifu is best Waifu lmfao. Good one. If you threw pockey sticks(any flavor) at me I'd be pleased. Lol

[@user-xs2jo2yb8w]

"the one who was throwing a birthday party by himself for a two dimensional girl" this is a great description of that clip tho

[@Jamb13]

"But I think people are more accepting overseas" PAH

[@Foxrich99]

FUCKING WEEBS!!

[@MasterExploder61]

+Jeam In order to accept you in the US, you have to be either black or gay.

[@vaffanculo5085]

+Monkfish looking for Waifu or transgender

[@keaton6040]

+Monkfish looking for Waifu I think that's just for the sjw man X3

[@keaton6040]

+Keiton K but of course there are a lot of people who aren't accepting anyways regardless of those things or even if you are those

[@shadow_endo]

those two dudes "what is this?" "....I don't know... " lmfao

[@chronosphere4232]

Dark Joey Light Joey hahahaha that was the best part XD

[@blaaaaaaaa2017]

GOD OF ART lol where did that came from

[@ibanez33150]

my name is cowboy Tanaka

[@SMKurama]

HAHAHAHA fuckin frank

[@nightmayor108]

+Moises Martinez *Haro! Mai neemu izu kauboi Tanaka

[@هاشمالفيلكاوي-ي3ك]

Although his voice annoys me but when he did that impression I almost died

[@cappadon5635]

ey b0ss

[@kdesano8]

+Moises Martinez NYEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@kamiikaleidoscope8338]

"But I think people are more accepting overseas." Me: (chokes and spits out my drink)

[@tahaabbady8799]

Nobody cares is very accepting indeed

[@just1it1moko]

@@tahaabbady8799 nobody cares? your school was different than mine then...

[@tahaabbady8799]

@@just1it1moko I don't think you understand my point. I'm associating the western society with the "nobody cares" term. The meaning of this is that the western society we live in is filled with soulless people (caused by phones and computers, which are false friends with no soul), who say "nobody cares" when bringing anything up. People don't even know how to accociate with strangers anymore, and there are actual people who say "f" when your relative dies.

[@just1it1moko]

@@tahaabbady8799 i mean that people like that would always get bullied to shit in my highschools, Uni and even now in the workspace. i don't agree with it, but i wouldn't say people "don't care"

[@PedroTricking]

​@@tahaabbady8799 I can't wait until Japan gets phones! :D

[@Mojo__]

I'm going to commit sudoku.

[@bilanmuhidin8461]

sudoku!? 😂

[@mr.otaku2399]

+Mojo_Shitposter do you mean seppuku?

[@mr.otaku2399]

oh ok

[@mr.otaku2399]

oh i get it now sorry it just took me a minute

[@QuackDragon]

+Mojo_Shitposter get dem numbers

[@jssberry]

I remember I couldn't make it through the original video (the first one of David) because it was too painful to sit through and watch. It was like dude didn't know he was being made fun of...

[@lizlovesafrobeats]

Ikr it was soo sad I felt bad for David...Maybe he knew they were making fun of him but he did not care enough to be Angry.Poor guy.

[@spuddie]

Jacqueline Sadberry pretty sure he was an actor

[@jssberry]

『Spyder』 I really hope so because if he wasn't...GEEZE!

[@lillyie]

link? i can't find it on youtube

[@CrabTastingMan]

5:00 "But I think people are more accepting overseas. *In Japan, people tend to stay away from otaku.*" Thank you. Exactly what I wish weeaboos could understand. "But I think they would still be considered weird overseas." Remember, Japanese people never express their full sentiments or emotions and use very tame words, especially on camera. In return, You should see how much more nasty they get when they are anonymous and online. Imagine...

[@charizard7811]

Saga I think if you spent your whole life somewhere you'd probably be able to pick up on it a bit more.

[@xXMasterJ360Xx]

I agree and they are eager to learn more English so its a good trade off to learn Japanese there aswell. Nothing wrong learning Japanese or to enjoy their culture Weabo was just made up from uneducated folks that felt the need to target the anime community. Thats why The Japanese do not agree with the negativity its represents. Its nothing more than a term for trolls

[@usagikatkat494]

MasterJ360 straight up. I've always said the difference between 'weeaboo' and 'otaku' was just a matter of location. We are and always have been fully aware that our interest are as niche there as they are here. It's others whom seem to struggle with grasping this concept.

[@laurabalog3546]

When I was in Japan I learned this quickly. To each other's faces they were so polite, but in private they would talk so much crap on everyone hahaha I had a hard time with it. I tend to be blunt. But I respect it. In Japan keeping harmony is more important. It's a small place, lots of people all crowded together. Keeping social harmony is very important.

[@nobeuno3835]

CrabTastingMan weeb

[@jaafarkaoussarani9703]

The amount of people who don't realize they'rejust trying to be nice and non-confrontational is sad. Younger Japanese people (In my experience anyway) tend to hold opinions similar to those in the video, but if you act weird, you're going to be looked at like you're weird. Doesn' matter where you are in the world.

[@PongoXBongo]

Doesn't matter how you're looked at, but rather how you're treated. Better to hold back harsh words than unleash them.

[@sumwhatkeezy]

That's simply logical and common sense.

[@FeelMetalMan]

well maybe you shouldn't, if you look at it in a broad perspective, otakus are more likely to not form a family, Japan's greatest problem. If you are japanese and you care for your nation you shouldn't be afraid to point out outrageous societal behaviour.

[@avatarwan5824]

@@Andytlp Then let them fail. I mean, why should we care?

[@amicableenmity9820]

@@Andytlp Well to say "crazy people don't make families" is a bit harsh. There were and are plenty of single people who contributed greatly to society.

[@Hodoss]

You still have a long way to go, young weebawan.

[@DeathBringer769]

I like how that kid was like "compared to the people I've seen around me, you guys have seen nothing yet..."

[@voughklry8362]

Nice try

[@sineadgordon]

🤣😅

[@sineadgordon]

@Drip Lord I wonder why you feel the need to go out of your way and be rude to a stranger

[@sineadgordon]

@Drip Lord 15 wbu

[@jubeforce7219]

What annoys me more than weeaboos is the misuse of the word. I've seen too many people call a Japanese person, eg. a cosplayer, a weeb. People should look up the actual meaning of the word before using it.

[@amihartz]

+JuSaKuO Shut up, weeb.

[@JAYCEEDOUBLE]

+Amelia Hartman lmao savage

[@Senaru]

+Amelia Hartman Irony.

[@imageofyouth]

+JuSaKuO The "actual meaning of the word" is a game played in an office involving the slapping of bums with wooden sticks. Its origin has nothing to do with anime, manga or whatever else. It's just a silly word created by a webcomic artist and then appropriated by the internet. Look up the Perry Bible Fellowship.

[@xland44]

en.wiktionary.org/wiki/weeaboo nice troll mate

[@ColdSpark824]

When I had studied in Japan, I saw a japanese guy who was dressed in a cowboy outfit, complete with boots, leather jacket, and an american flag bandana. It just occurred to me that this is the eastern equivalent. There must be people who are culturally informed about the US through cinema and american TV and think our lives are car chases and shootouts. What would you call these people, if western people informed by anime are weeaboos? ...wannamericans?

[@TheHeroOfTime1998]

they exist. they're called 'westaboos'

[@pcho93]

freeaboos

[@kiteofdark]

+ColdSpark824 One Punch Man has subtle American super hero themes to it if that counts for anything.

[@Timtier]

+Marth of Altea Or the UK version, 'teaboos'

[@emuscanfly6030]

wannabe + Yankee = wankabee

[@AlejandroPerez-eq5kp]

"how do you think these people are viewed in their countries?" "Mavericks"

[@agricola]

Like John mccain

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

@@agricola Yep, hated by everybody

[@SkyionFRS]

@Celestial Vestibule he's dead

[@deprecated8036]

Mega Man X!

[@Buzzzy-bee]

Skyion LOL

[@hazelstratum]

"i really felt their love to japan" lmao im dead

[@banaantjexx164]

I'd be like "Me too. It's too much, though... tone it down..."

[@ZeroGDucks]

I have a feeling that was probably their version of "bless your heart" 😅

[@autumnrain7626]

@@ZeroGDucks absolutely it was. There was alot of Honne vs tatemae to be read in their replies lol

[@Beanjuice]

best quote ever. "I don't really like [what they do nor would I do it]; but I don't mind them. There are different people."

[@lunarwarrior16]

❤❤❤

[@Beanjuice]

Moonman 10edgy5me

[@austindayton-ogle8695]

They're just trolling. Welcome to the internet :p

[@aixiaoyu5466]

I think it's ok to let people be themselves but when it's appropriating a whole culture it's not ok, absolutely disgusts me the amount of people here think weaboos are ok

[@Cybeldina]

Show Japanese people Filthy Frank.

[@BigBoss-sm9xj]

Yesss

[@CloudShys]

yes papa frank

[@CloudShys]

+FOX HOUND papa franku sent me here

[@TyFhoonBoom]

+刘凯琳 YES PLS

[@BigBoss-sm9xj]

Oh I'm glad to see another papa franku worshiper.

[@fallingbed1]

*What is this?* *I don't know* AHHAHAHAHAAA

[@jeffpenpap]

𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞

[@kingduckdodo6672]

@@jeffpenpap *proceed to drink come*

[@ragingagent5040]

2:05 Their reaction is the best.

[@YukikosArt]

Right! It’s quite halting, and she used “anata”. I wonder if they could tell she was speaking Japanese?

[@人いぬロシア]

@@YukikosArt *When you use google translator*

[@MegaRazor619]

Everything is NOT daijoubu.

[@blendmaster3456]

+KingOfGorillas i'd say 全ては大丈夫じゃないです, as いいえ　isn't really the appropriate word here

[@blendmaster3456]

***** well, that would mean "no, everything is ok" but i thought he was trying to translate the message that the first guy said. i guess i misinterpreted it.

[@MegaRazor619]

Sorry guys, i'm not good at moonspeak.

[@EndOfTheUniverse]

+MegaRazor619 daijoubuOK

[@silentazns]

+jandivh Yeah he needed "、" otherwise it's just.. kind of weird.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

By the way, you can actually watch my videos before going up on KZbin on my Facebook page: facebook.com/YutaAokiOfficial/ Just in case you didn't know.

[@kneza96BG]

+That Japanese Man Yuta Wow Japanese people are really nice and tolerant. I really want to go there someday.

[@KoolTop]

+That Japanese Man Yuta -- Hi Yuta, your videos are great, but if you can accept one suggestion: when you interview Japanese people on the street, if besides the English subtitles you could also include the written Japanese subtitles it would be very helpful for people learning Japanese, so they can improve their listening skills. Thanks

[@Zince]

+That Japanese Man Yuta why are you torturing us with this cringe.. aw I love and hate it at the same time!

[@hannibalhoffmeyerlippert1431]

+That Japanese Man Yuta already following you man ;)

[@RileySkye100]

+That Japanese Man Yuta Where can I find that tune you always use in the beginning of your videos?

[@44IsoO]

2:06 - "What is this?" - "I don't know." That was WAY funnier than intended by these guys.

[@edenhazard2103]

2:00 was extremely cringy. i dont think i can get past that part.

[@JAYCEEDOUBLE]

+Shredded Humans Did you commit Sengoku?

[@edenhazard2103]

Wtf is that?

[@scarecrow4297]

I'm stuck there too

[@alexar.1815]

i had to skip that part ;_;

[@TriciaPooh01]

+Shredded Humans I literally put my hand up to cover the video as soon as that popped up.

[@ShannonMorse]

Great video! I was an otaku as a teenager, and was ostracized by my peers. But since then I've taken classes on Japanese culture, language, arts, and history. I agree that anime and manga is a good step, but one shouldn't solely base their opinion of Japan on what they see in an anime. Next month I'm heading to Tokyo for two weeks and having a meetup for my own KZbin subscribers. I'm looking forward to it!

[@KingGodzillaTM]

Shannon Morse I know you posted this comment 2 years ago but, I hope the trip to japan was great for you! I have never been there but I would love to go to japan one day, it’s my number one goal to go there, and not just for anime xP I’m interested in other Japanese stuff too, like the ones you said, I wanna learn Japanese, learn about their culture, and their history, not just for anime but, I will go look at anime stuff there obviously lol.

[@Kirbychu1]

I love how it doesn't even phase them. Their reaction to a grown man dressed as a little girl dancing like an anime idol is "His Japanese is good."

[@s.s.4584]

+Banja And the other one "He dances very well, he must have practiced a lot."

[@M_JackOfAllTrades]

Because in Japanese entertainment there's a lot of absurd that's supposed to be funny. And sometimes really is, I remember a few comedy shows on Japanese TV that were like this. And a comedy play on one event with two guys suddenly taking off all clothes but underwear😂

[@Fakeslimshady]

you cannot never outweird a Japanese

[@marleythechangling9779]

Yeah!!

[@Mageman17]

Reminds me of an exchange in an FBE react video. FBE: “What did you think of the singer? Was she any good?” Reactor: “She was pretty. She was really pretty.”

[@NinaFelwitch]

Westerners: "You disrespect japanese culture!" Actual japanese people: "No it's fine, I'm glad they're trying." Thank you!

[@pfl95]

"In Japan, people tend to stay away from otakus" lmao they just don't know

[@hanh6822]

@Char Char Binks Why do people get mocked for reaching out to other cultures? I think it's a nice thing to reach out to other cultures. I apologize I don't know how it is in America.

[@glenndiddy]

Actual japanese people: Hmm, that's cute but do you even have sex with your waifu?

[@ollie2111]

I know right? 😭❤

[@ollie2111]

Like Currently Hannah's video on wearing kimono as a foreigner.

[@JustHale.y]

I broke my neck from cringing

[@creative-name5279]

That's how they should give people the death penalty. Forget about lethal injection. Just make them cringe really hard.

[@JustHale.y]

Creative- Name Agree lmao

[@CloudShys]

WEEABOO

[@ino_ri]

not only u

[@creative-name5279]

Cloud155 The irony is so real.

[@L3ONARDO07]

I feel like a lot of us have been weebs or closet weebs, and at some point we realize we don't need to tell the world about what we're enthusiastic about.

[@MasterNochi]

Some people just don't have shame whatsoever.

[@robokou]

Obviously. This is why I say that individuals who use the term "weeaboo" are just culturally insecure assholes.

[@beardedne4704]

There's plenty of friends that ik that would think of me negatively if they knew I like anime and its bs

[@whatadeliciousalias9340]

Being an otaku is different than being a weeaboo. Weaboo's disrespect japan by trying to be japanese when otaku's just like anime.

[@spinosaurusstriker]

What a delicious alias emm no

[@biohead66]

Best commentary to a cringe video. Really well made. Leafy should watch this and rethink what he is doing.

[@ChadNarukami626]

what the fuck is a leafy

[@75qu0]

Who is leafy?

[@credfire8660]

MrButtsavage17 a synonym for autistic

[@EpicFurbynerd76YO]

Leafyishere was an edgy guy back then basically

[@thesmilingvagrants]

I've seen this cringe comp, but I actually like the one at the 3:00 mark where the weeb meets the voice actor or whatever i mean weeb or not if you met someone famous or whatever you'd be excited too right?

[@mikael1891]

I wouldn't sperg out and prance about like a madman

[@memestat]

Its a jpop idol, but That video is very amazing.

[@thesmilingvagrants]

@@mikael1891 see you say that

[@darkahrenn1570]

@@mikael1891 If you aren't a DieHard fan

[@UnCafeConPanda]

Your definition of weeaboo is incomplete, they also worship japanese people but don't give two cents about the actual culture and history, they don't learn japanese from anime, they pick up words and use them randomly just to sound interesting and smart, they claim they are japanese, they put japan as some sort of heaven on earth saying it is better than every country in every way and renegate their own origins talking bad things about their own country and nationality and refuse to acknowledge the bad things that happen in japan. THESE are the things that make a weeaboo so cringy.

[@OatmealTheCrazy]

＋Harlie Things can be funny for extrinsic reasons.

[@Rs2006REMAKEVids]

"they don't learn japanese from anime, they pick up words and use them randomly just to sound interesting and smart" This was my year 8 French class, minus the movie. We just learned some random words. No grammar. That's still learning a language, of course. If you learn vocabulary in another language, _you're learning another language_. In fact, you probably learn more from anime than you do just a standard textbook. In fact, I found that as I continue to progress in Japanese, a lot of the grammar points were already reinforced subconsciously in my mind from thousands of hours of anime and I just needed an explanation that linked it all together. I heard は、なる、が、を a lot, for example. And because of all the cliches in anime, there are a great number of phrases just lingering in my subconscious mind, which is why I can understand the gist of a good deal of conversational Japanese simply by watching anime in Japanese with subtitles. If you watch a massive amount of varied anime (like I used to, as a lonely high school student with too much time on his hands), you pick up more than just random words. You pick up many, many phrases, casual speech, even particle usage. It's all in your subconscious, just waiting to be tied together when you attempt to more formally learn the language. Point is, picking up words and phrases is still learning a language.

[@marcuswrack2568]

Pandamonium well I live in America, and just about every other first-world country is better then America. So If people happen to Say that about Japan, they wouldn't be wrong. lol

[@JustinBallard117]

Marcus Wrack I agree entirely, nobodies perfect but America tbh is fucked up beyond belief, theres so much hate and so much dominance there's really no point in living there lol

[@EyeSnipeYou]

Pandamonium So I have to know the origin and history of some random word I say otherwise I will be known as (country)boo? You're getting too deep man

[@squidikka]

Yuta, if you don't mind, I'd like to comment on this. I think the reality here is pretty clear. The sample size is small, and consisting of people who either aren't afraid to be on camera, or people who would rather not say negative things on camera. Let's be honest, if you're on camera, you tend to say politically correct things in order not to be judged too harshly or come off as mean. And to top it off, it's interviewing Japanese. A more accurate opinion poll would be one that is anonymous. That's when people's true colours come out. That said, I think Westerners are far less tolerant of "weebs" as Japanese people in general. Nowdays in the west, the simple act of watching anime, or anything even vaguely or remotely close to resembling Japanese makes you a weeaboo. Yuta mentioned that people who dislike weebs simply do so to differentiate themselves and to consider themselves (who also may like Japanese things) "not like them" to feel better. I think that's incorrect in a way. Weebs are definitely a different type of person compared to people who simply enjoy anime, or manga or whatever. The original definition of a weeaboo (that has lost its meaning over time and become all encompassing) consisting of people way over the top, people who value Japan more than their own country. People who think everything Japanese related is "superior" and people who try to speak Japanese, or pretend they literally ARE of Japanese dissent even when they are not. They are on the extreme spectrum of things and will spam "kawaii xDD" or use other romaji based japanese words in place of English, even though they use English to say it because it's all they know. They don't even speak the language, or know how to write it. Sorry but this is completely different than a girl who just loves to watch her favourite anime or read her manga now and then. The people interviewed in this video don't know this. All they see here is people enjoying themselves, dancing, etc. It's not particularly cringe because they don't have the context that I described. Granted, please don't misunderstand me and assume I'm saying people having fun is bad. I'm just saying this is the allegedly irritating, cringeworthy behaviour that people don't really care to see, and this is exactly why if you ask Japanese people online, or on other forums, they absolutely hate weeaboos. Because unlike your interviewees, they know the context. Unfortunately, it's the weebs that are on this extreme spectrum that end up giving the bad reputation to people who just like watching Cowboy Bebop for example. And because of this, over time, everything Japanese related becomes weeb related. Therefore anyone who partakes in any japanese entertainment is considered a weeb to the general western population. Weeb being a negative connotation that was reserved for the type of people I just mentioned is now brought on everyone, and so people hate them for it. Both "normal" people who find it weird and cringey, and basic otaku that simply are into an anime or manga or something. Both parties don't like the actual weebs. I think it's important to note that people mostly don't care if they're called weebs because they know it's not true and it's become all encompassing now and nobody can do anything about that. What they don't like is being associated with the people I described, and I think that's fairly natural.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Squid Girl Hey, thanks for your comment. I'm not actually calling them weeaboos and that's why I always use quotations marks. I don't deny that people who 'pretend they literally ARE of Japanese dissent even when they are not' might exist, but I don't really see the point of focusing on them because there are way, way more people who call simply otaku-ish people 'weeaboos'. And if they don't use the word 'weeaboo', they say 'cringeworthy'. Just look through the comment section. A lot of people say, 'Oh, this video is so cringeworthy, I can't even watch it.' "Unfortunately, it's the weebs that are on this extreme spectrum that end up giving the bad reputation to people who just like watching Cowboy Bebop for example." Funny because that is actually exactly what I said about weeaboo haters. But the things is, most people are already judging you as soon as you are into otaku-ish things. Not necessarily BECASEU OF real 'weeaboos'. Those 'weeaboo compilation' videos are good examples. You can't really tell if those people actually believe that they are Japanese or not (I doubt they do, though). So I don't think the real problem is so-called 'weeaboos.' I think the problem is the stigma attached to Japanese anime in western society. And guess what, Japanese people probably don't care that much if some of them did say they were Japanese. But you care, because you have to prove that you are 'not like them' and that you just like watching anime. But here's the thing. You might have to prove that to your western friends, but you don't have to prove that to Japanese people, because we are really fine with people who are really into anime. Well, WE like anime ourselves, so what do you expect?

[@squidikka]

+That Japanese Man Yuta I appreciate your response. Don't worry, I'm not saying you're calling them weebs, just that you're referring to what other people call them to be weebs. Also you'll excuse me if I don't add quotations every time I say "Weeaboo" although I will try. I agree that the stigma is the problem, but the stigma most certainly originated from and for weeaboos. This is besides the point however, as I said in my comment, because nowdays, "weeaboo" no longer means what it used to. Now the stigma and word has become all encompassing to anyone who takes part in Japanese entertainment, and that is certainly a problem and was not the case originally. You're also assuming weeaboos are the same as Otaku to westerners. They are now to the everyday man(thanks to this current stigma), but they never used to be synonymous. You're also unknowingly taking part in the stigma yourself by grouping them altogether. I think anyone who actually understands the word will agree that anime Otaku are not the same as weeaboos and I will tell you why. For example, do you have any Japanese who believe western values are superior, western media is the best, try to speak English without actually understanding English for the sole purpose that they believe English and western values are all that matters, emulating everything westerners do just because they think they're superior to Japanese, and so on? I'm sure you do. But do you consider them the same as anime Otaku, or Japanese who happen to watch some western dramas now and then? I don't think anyone does. In a previous comment you said the word Otaku has evolved in Japan to simply encompass something a person is into. In that case you could say they are western value Otaku perhaps, or japanese version of weeaboo, however to deny that there is a difference between these people and other people is incorrect, and that is the point I'm making. Also, "cringeworthy" is simply used because it makes someone cringe. It has nothing to do with whether it's "Otaku-ish" or Japanese related. A video of someone asking a girl out awkwardly, etc will get many comments saying it's cringeworthy, however this has nothing to do with Otaklu, weeaboos, or Japan. " But you care, because you have to prove that you are 'not like them' and that you just like watching anime." ^This is the part I'm criticizing, that you said in a previous comment in the comments section. There is no need to "prove" anything here. There is no contest here, and i do not understand why you are subscribing to the same assumptions as Westerners are because they are not the same. As I said above, the only thing I'm arguing is that there is a difference. A difference that was once known, and is now a stigma encompassing everything Japanese related. This has nothing to do with "proving you're not like them", because there is nothing to prove. They were never the same to begin with. It's like saying someone who collects rocks is the same as someone who collects bottle caps. This is simply not the case. They both share a common thing, that is, that they collect things, however they are different. Anime otaku may be into anime and other such things, but they are not weeaboos. I feel like you are contradicting yourself. And the reason is I think you don't fully understand what a weeaboo used to mean. You say that things must be proven to western friends, but not to Japanese because japanese like anime. Liking anime isn't what defines a weeaboo, however. That's the stigma westerners subscribe to, and that is the issue, and therefore the contradiction I'm getting from you. You cannot paint differentiating yourself from a weeaboo in a strange light while at the same time say that the all encompassing western stigma is wrong. The definition now is wrong because it is all encompassing in the first place and doesn't differentiate between these varying levels. It's like how people call anyone who says or vaslues anything remotely feminist to be a feminazi. There are some crazy militant feminists out there that make no sense and are actually hurting the message with their selfishness. But there's also those who understand the core values and just want the basic rights. Are feminists wrong for disliking the extreme spectrum on the other side? Are they strange for not wanting to associate with the term "feminazi"? It's the exact same stigma that Western Otaku are facing with the whole "weeaboo" thing. It's actually a problem facing many different groups of thinking. So naturally, people who already understand what the word used to mean do not like being associated with this current definition of the word as it is incorrect, negative, and doesn't describe them. Why is this a problem? And on a personal note, no, I do NOT feel I need to prove myself to anyone, so I'm not really sure why you're saying that I, personally, do. You seem to be making assumptions about me here, many which do not apply to me. Are you speaking in general or to me personally? They can claim to be japanese all they want, it doesn't hurt me or anything, that's kind of why people call them weeaboos, no? I'm not sure what exactly is "funny" here as I completely agree with your statement that both parties have a bad reputation. However you missed my point. I'm saying the extreme side of the weeb spectrum is what led to the term weeaboo, and also the side that weeaboo haters are looking at. They then mistakingly apply it to everyone who even looks at something Japanese. Hence the stigma being all encompassing, and hence the problem being described. Whether both sides are bad has little to do with the point I was making. I responded to clarify on the word's definition itself, the reason why people dont want to associate themselves with weeaboos, and that context is needed in the interviews, not on whether the stigma or whether both sides are bad, because that's obvious. Also, not because I'm an Otaku or a weeaboo or a weeaboo hater. I'm neither, actually, or believe I'm neither. I've watched a few anime here and there that friends asked me to see, but that is the extent of my relation with this. Are you saying me watching a few anime equates to being an Otaku or weeaboo? Because I do not believe that it does and to believe that it does is the exact issue we are both condemning; the western stigma that encompasses everything Japanese related to be associated with weebs, no matter how much depth or complexity the interest holds, and I think that is incorrect. I may be misunderstanding you on some points, as English is not my first language, however I believe it is not wrong for people to wish to seperate themselves from this word and have a good reason to. Although, I think it doesn't matter now as the word has become all encompassing anyway so there's not much that can be done. I think further that is the reason why people who deny being weebs are so adamant about it, because they actually understand what weeaboo used to mean, and do not like being associated with the newer, broader definition that westerners have now adopted. EDIT: This is all I wish to say on the matter of definition of weeaboo. I think we may both be arguing a different point and misunderstanding as a result. I'm clarifying on the definition, reasoning people don't wish association, and issue with the sample, and you are bringing the western stigma to light as a problematic occurrence that vilifies people who like anime. This is most certainly true, and a problem, but although related, not the point I was making with my first comment. I think I'll probably get flamed for this comments as A) Disagreeing with you, and B) Wrote lot of text on something as stupid as this. But oh well, good way to practice English. :)

[@Killius]

+That Japanese Man Yuta nice copy pasta

[@Isyrawr]

i learned a lot from this comment

[@thecanadianfood]

and I thought I type long comments sometimes.

[@ooooswain]

"what is this?" "I don't know" lmao

[@flexibleriyah2785]

Most of these people seem like they didnt want to share there actual opinions

[@cjess6265]

Japanese people don't share their actual opinions

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

Their japanse they wont even dare correct their teachers if they make mistake.

[@iwontbesilenced2321]

japanese people are really polite, yeah

[@amosamwig8394]

@@cjess6265 smh

[@ThaMobstarr]

The Japanese people he interviewed are so polite. If you would show such a clip in any Western country, people would lose their shit (understandably).

[@Americansikkunt]

People often go crazy over their lack of...expression.

[@mzjoseph88]

Americansikkunt I can say fuck you in 4 languages.

[@akalichamp7030]

Joseph Munoz educate me papi

[@GildedOnyx]

let people do what they want to do. the way I look at it, these people are atleast bettering themselves in certain ways. such as, attempting to learn a different language. they know what it is liked to be judge, so they will be hesitant to judge others. I know people who are football fanatics, some that are car fanatics, and even book fanatics.

[@GildedOnyx]

Your Tears Taste Delicious™ not all of the people in this video seemed horrible...

[@tomtinker8220]

show me a weeaboo who's become fluent in japanese, because i've never hear of one. i have yet to hear this with spanish and any other language. also you falsely equate weeaboos with football fanatics. football fanatics are more likely to be low-skilled football players than weeaboos ever being fluent in japanese.

[@supermaster7470]

Tom Tinker I identify as a weeaboo, but I am almost fluent in Japanese, as I have to move to Japan due to family matters.

[@tomtinker8220]

+Super Master - do you believe that japan is superior, and that whatever non-japanese country you're from sucks? if not, this is the problem when regular anime fans get grouped up with actual weeaboos. weeaboos were originally called wapanese aka white people who think they're japanese.

[@Crystal_12gem]

Tom Tinker bruh just stop just because someone goes to Japanese doesn't make them a weaboo. They could have family that they want to see in japan

[@orleansartist6095]

I've loved Japan since I was a child. I don't dress like an anime character or try to adopt the culture, but there is so much to appreciate and love about Japan Their art, culture, hospitality, food, clothing, work ethic, and so much more.

[@cool_kai3298]

Yeah i think thats a better way to respect it, but whatever the weebs do what they do 😐

[@RazorEdge2006]

Generally, Japanese people would appreciate it when their culture is being appreciated abroad, even if anime is a stereotypical distortion of their culture. It's a bit like how Americans want Hollywood to be enjoyed outside of America, or Indians appreciate Bollywood being enjoyed ouside of India, or Koreans appreciate K-pop being enjoyed outside Korea, etc. Most people aren't going to hate foreigners who appreciate their culture, but on the contrary, would actually be rather glad that their culture is at least being appreciated abroad in some way.

[@RazorEdge2006]

At the end of the 2016 Rio Olympics, when Japan was introducing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, it included clips of Japanese anime and video games, with even the Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe himself cosplaying as Mario. Japanese people generally don't see the influence of Japanese anime and video games as a negative, but rather as a positive form of soft power, much like how Americans view Hollywood, Indians view Bollywood, Koreans view K-pop, etc.

[@MrNoobKillaism]

*Anima

[@poodychulak]

@@RazorEdge2006 Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs runs a Kawaii Ambassador program focused on spreading Japanese culture throughout the world.

[@TeamFameByFlameEZ1]

Im german could you please enjoy our sausages, beer and dirndl?

[@janabroflovski2572]

@@TeamFameByFlameEZ1 I swear German sausages are the best ones

[@orocci]

Yuta, make a survey video about bullying in Japan. I heard lots of stories from my half japanese friends about their stories.

[@rubiecatwattpad3647]

+うえじ そうですね。自分もハーフの日本人で小学生のころはいろいろいじめられた時もありました。

[@ZZ-pe3pp]

+うえじ I think it would be very difficult to get strangers on the street to talk openly about such a personal topic

[@orocci]

+Rubiecat Wattpad Yeah. I don't know why hafu are being bullied in Japan. By the way, I don't speak japanese well so I replied in English.. I grew up in Philippines.

[@orocci]

+Zane Haq Hmmm. Yeah right, it would be. I think if Yuta made a video about it, lots of people will refuse to be interviewed.

[@letsgoasuka]

+うえじ I'm half as well and I've heard that they get bullied a lot, not just in Japan but moreso in Korea and China too. There was a video where Koreans were interviewed about interracial relationships and someone said that they didn't want to have a half kid because they know their kid will get bullied growing up. It really sucks hearing stuff like that :|

[@yasashii89]

The problem with interviewing Japanese people and asking their opinion is that they're going to say what they think is appropriate, not what they really think deep down inside. Especially Tokyoites. Go to Osaka and you might get a little more honesty.

[@anyanyausagi]

+yasashii89 I noticed that the people he interviewed spoke with a Kansai dialect, so maybe it's not in Tokyo..? Not sure though : \

[@ViktorKronvall]

+眞水杏奈 Most if not all of the interviews were in Shibuya, Tokyo. However, it's not unexpected to hear some Kansai-ben in Tokyo as many move there for studies or work. So I think that's why some spoke in Kansai-Ben.

[@yasashii89]

+眞水杏奈 They're in Tokyo. Where they're really from doesn't make a difference in their behaviour. Everyone adjusts in Tokyo.

[@monsterpda]

+yasashii89 I'm actually not so sure about that! Sure, they'll somewhat make fun of them later I bet, but I think they weren't lying when they said "Well if they like it, whatever". In my personal experience, Japanese are to some extent more accepting of weird quirks and such. But you are certainly right, people in Tokyo really tend to hide what they really think =D

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+眞水杏奈 It was in Tokyo but there were from Kansai.

[@suiken3149]

"As a Japanese, I am actually grateful that they love Japan." Except most of them really don't. They just love anime and have no clue how brutal the work and school life there. I'm a fan of anime too, but Japan have more to offer than that.

[@ritzcarlton1869]

Glad someone who understands it exists. I even find it disrespective towards the culture. Many people think Germany would be a massive Oktoberfest and our culture only consists of beer. Just uneducated and disrespective..

[@wokk9543]

Yeah.. i would just go there to see beautiful in the spring time, and then go

[@StreetDrilla]

@@ritzcarlton1869 When i hear Germany i just think about all the people that would like to live there.

[@RavenDots115]

I feel this way about Korean culture too. A lot of Americans seem to only be interested in Korea because of Kpop. They learn the language just to be more connected to Kpop but then feel disappointed when the country’s culture is not like the music or shows they watched. Same with people that are obsessed with Paris only and learn French just to go to that one city. There are tons of French speaking countries and other regions in France to explore. I’m American and every time I learn a language I like to consume all types of media from a certain country. Not just the cute colorful part of the culture but also the issues, controversies and ideologies that their literature reflects. It is kind of sad that most learn Japanese just to sound like anime characters but don’t realize that real Japanese people don’t actually go around talking like cartoon characters. I can’t speak for other countries but for sure in the U.S., most Americans that do learn languages(not many to begin with) do it for biased reasons regarding just one aspect of a country’s culture.

[@devashrijoshi9079]

@@RavenDots115 Bruh you forgot the Kdrama fanatics. Going "oppa! Oppa!" Heck I remembered Jina Kim, a Korean youtuber made a similar video on real life boys are different from your ideal kdrama Oppas (something like that)

[@Kougeru]

I've never seen any of these before because I actively avoid it but I loled@ 3:07. I feel so bad for that dude's family behind him.

[@Kougeru]

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[@Kougeru]

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[@AmaiDREAMx]

+Kougeru I'm a huge fan of Morning Musume, but Aitor (the guy you mentioned) doesn't deserve to meet Takahashi Ai, one of the most legendary idols in Momusu history. He is known for being the biggest ass in the fandom. I would be happy for him otherwise and probably look up to him but after being personally bashed by him, I have NO respect for him at all. I'm sorry if you don't care but yeah. You can just ignore me.....*runs away*

[@LuminescentShine]

+Kougeru that one was fine. He actually like japanese music, learned how to dance, and even spoke japanese. Thats not disrespect.

[@Dlxxx159]

+MurasakiSoul you should be in this video

[@RPMgo]

Yuta at 2:26 The guy that made that anime character birthday video was arrested for having child pornography on his computer. Bit of a dark topic but I thought I'd let you know anyway.

[@Fingers998]

パラド :O

[@MekuraKenmei]

I felt a little bad for him at first...I take that back now.

[@TazHall]

They sexualize minors a lot in anime. Not surprised.

[@BirdnBone]

:o really?

[@Meatwad787]

Marik Brackenstall I imagine Canada is trying to stop things like the original comment from happening. Everything starts with something. Where do you think Dude's child porn habit probaly started?

[@smilescomeforfree5855]

So much respect and earnestness for people who are different-why can't we just accept that everyone has their own tastes and personalities, and levels varying in between, without shaming them for it on the internet, and calling them names? This video really gives me hope, rant aside, thanks Yuta-san for sharing! :D.

[@noellebell8364]

*"I think people are a little more accepting overseas.."* HAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHA Cute. But no.

[@_S3R4PH_]

Western cincism is cancer .

[@calliopeshif7581]

@@_S3R4PH_ yes exactly, thank you!!

[@calliopeshif7581]

@@_S3R4PH_ as someone who lives in America, in California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, I see this all the time. It's..... So difficult to live with. I'd honestly rather have the Japanese cultural assumption that you're going to be somewhat closed off, though it's not always ideal. For that reason (and others like housing price), I'm probably going to move to Oregon, where people seem less cynical at least.

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

@@_S3R4PH_ Quite the opisite actually. Distrust of the foreign is what keeps people, culture and lagnauge alive.

[@sunbae-nim]

@Drip Lord Bro you literally own a naruto hoodie

[@nya5934]

SEE WHY CAN'T PEOPLE BE MORE LIKE THIS! THEY ARE SO NICE EVEN IF SOMETHING MAY HAVE BEEN CRINGY 😅😄

[@SusanaCanales1]

Nya they're nice on camera. lol don't be too fooled. They can be vicious when they think no one is looking. Maybe not these specific people but it's not like the Japanese people are angels. They're human, like the rest of us.

[@megons6782]

❤️

[@tostupidforname]

TheCrazyKid1381 it isnt even a minor problem.

[@oOBlueBubbleOo]

Nya You are soo raccist and intolerant!! Of course you need to act friendly infront of cam, you judgemental Western Humanbeing!!

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

stop being condescending. I hate it when foreigners calls us nice just becaquse we are non-confrontational unlike westerners

[@PrinceOfOpinion]

Starting at 2:04 I absolutely lost it as soon as the guy asked what is this XD

[@aznmochibunny]

On another note, what I don't understand is the moment someone is into Asian culture, they're called something - Koreaboo for Korea and weaboos and otakus for Japan - or that they have Yellow fever in general. But the moment someone says they're interested in Western, European or American culture, they're automatically accepted and not judged and called names. I think its a double standard. No one should be judged and called names for having interest in someone else's culture. It's just wrong.

[@kamikazeeeeee103]

Allison Tran No. It's *people who denounce their own culture, NOT, someone who likes a country.*

[@clockworklegionaire2135]

Kamikazee And no one likes Americans

[@kamikazeeeeee103]

Clockwork legionaire Irrelevant

Asians interested in the West are not hung up on silly costumes and children's cartoons.

[@armandocalleta3710]

Clockwork legionaire Japanese people do

[@gustyko8668]

The only bad thing about weeaboos/otakus is if they believe that real life Japan and it's people are like in anime.

[@ollinayato]

I was never as bad as some of these people, but I was a weeaboo until about two years ago. Don't get me wrong, I love anime, but I realized how ridiculous I was behaving and I made the choice to just get my head straight. I was overly obsessed with anything and everything Japanese, now while I have respect for Japan, I am proud to call myself an American. No changing that.

[@ollinayato]

Salvation only for those who seek it.

[@WeNeedAMeteor38274]

Joshua Strickland GOOD FOR YOU 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

You dont look or seem like a weeb

[@AnimeSimp234]

As much as I wanna agree with you, I don't think I can really say I'm proud of America in its current state.

[@ragejinraver]

I'm so proud of you I was in the exact same position and I made the exact same choice . I meme yeah I like anime and I recently got back into it but at least now I studied and respect Japanese culture for what it is not just for cartoons

[@shionchan1725]

I really like this video Yuta, thank you for doing it. I might not be subscribed to you on this account, but I have been watching your videos ever since I first saw your video about Japanese people reacting to foreigners speaking in Japanese. It was a fun watch. Just like this one, it's more of educational though. As we all know, a pen is mightier than a sword. I've seen several news about these so-called 'weeabs' or 'otaku' committing suicide or harming themselves since they get bullied online. I think this video will clear it up. Even if they say that the interview-survey was just done with 6 people-- it still is a valid result. The question now is, "Why do foreigners keeps on insisting that being an otaku or a weeaboo is really bad?" Most of the time, they answer with, "It looks dumb and weird as shit." We get that, but don't we always have that hard-core supporter/fan in every organization? How about Korean girls going fan-girl-ing over EXO? When I say Korean, they are Korean. How about foreigners who think they're American since they know how to speak in English? Public opinion always has the power to shift the waves away from the truth, just because they're more expressive than the others, doesn't mean you have every right to actually bully them and persuade them to kill themselves. I really felt so bad when I heard about the cosplayer who committed suicide because he was cosplaying as a girl. People bullied him online and soon he was bullied by his friends and neighbors. Just because someone can actually do better or have better things than you or have a better self-confidence than you doesn't mean you have to corner them cowardly, using public opinion. Most probably, people here in the comment section would reply, "Stop taking it seriously." How about those who secretly took their lives because of what the people said to them online? We're not robots here, we should know that someone behind every screen reading our messages is a person who can get hurt by what you said. People online used to call me a Weeaboo online when the community started hating people who are very informed of the Otaku culture, but then, they didn't know that I am a translator. They thought I didn't know what I was spouting through my posts since it's Japanese, they tried to call me names and say that my Japanese grammar is so horrible. Good thing, I had Japanese friends online, and they said it was good and average, which made those haters stop getting at me. Now we have Yuta, and people are saying that this video isn't really reliable. To people who say that this isn't reliable, have you done any better than the one who made this video? At least, Yuta is doing something to know what really the issue is. This makes me admire Japanese people more than before. They just can't hate. If people would ask me, would I say something negative in front of the camera? Oh yes I will, it's my opinion, no one's opinion is wrong, unless you stated a fact and then you tried to twist that certain fact into something. Sorry for the long rant and comment Yuta, I just wanted to voice out my opinion regarding this matter. I hope, no one gets bullied anymore.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+shion chan "Why do foreigners keeps on insisting that being an otaku or a weeaboo is really bad?" I've been asking myself the same question, and here's what I think. People can be very judgemental when somebody does something that doesn't fit their cultural norm. 'Otaku' don't fit western cultural norm, so western people judge them very harshly. On the other hand, otaku' are just part of the culture in Japan, so we can understand them within our cultural frame. Japanese people can easily be as judgemental when someone doesn't fit our cultural norm. We just have different standards.

[@ChoppyRaptor450]

+That Japanese Man Yuta So are there Japanese people who praise western culture like weeaboos praise Japan? Are they looked down upon by other Japanese people?

[@dongysakura418]

+That Japanese Man Yuta if you look up the definition of weeaboo, you would understand why many people hate them. They are people who worship other cultures and countries, and will deny and disrespect their own home country and culture. for example "all American music is crap, Japanese people (or Koreans ) are the only one who make good muisc". Only a close-minded person would say that. they are thousands of artists, genres, and songs in America, and to say that all of these artists, genres, and songs are crap, as if you have listened to every artist and song in America is typically ignorant behavior you would see in a weeaboo. Also weeaboos are the type of people who would attack you if say you hate Naruto or Fruit Basket. They believe everything in Japan is like what is in animes. they would, if they had the chance, change their nationality and ethnicity to Japanese in a second. they don't appreciate their culture or care for history. I believe weeaboos have a lot of self issues and self hatred. It's usually people who live in a bubble and in there own world and have never had the chance to see and appreciate the world. There's nothing wrong with appreciating or learning other cultures. It's just that weeaboo turn it into an unhealthy obession. You have people in America who are Japanese, and the only reason why people are friends with them is so that can learn Japanese and go to Japan. and if they are don't know Japanese it's because they are not "Japanese" enough.

[@dongysakura418]

+That Japanese Man Yuta if you look up the definition of weeaboo, you would understand why many people hate them. They are people who worship other cultures and countries, and will deny and disrespect their own home country and culture. for example "all American music is crap, Japanese people (or Koreans ) are the only one who make good muisc". Only a close-minded person would say that. they are thousands of artists, genres, and songs in America, and to say that all of these artists, genres, and songs are crap, as if you have listened to every artist and song in America is typically ignorant behavior you would see in a weeaboo. Also weeaboos are the type of people who would attack you if say you hate Naruto or Fruit Basket. They believe everything in Japan is like what is in animes. they would, if they had the chance, change their nationality and ethnicity to Japanese in a second. they don't appreciate their culture or care for history. I believe weeaboos have a lot of self issues and self hatred. It's usually people who live in a bubble and in there own world and have never had the chance to see and appreciate the world. There's nothing wrong with appreciating or learning other cultures. It's just that weeaboo turn it into an unhealthy obession. You have people in America who are Japanese, and the only reason why people are friends with them is so that can learn Japanese and go to Japan. and if they are don't know Japanese it's because they are not "Japanese" enough.

[@rebeccac7944]

+Dongy Sakura Maybe they just don't relate to their culture and relate to Japan's culture more? Is that really the worst crime in the world? Their musical taste might not include the full spectrum of American music but does include Japanese music...does that mean they don't like cheeseburgers? lol. They might be so defensive about things because of the backlash of their interests. Besides, haven't you ever defended something that you think is great, really strongly? "American muscle is the best, all other cars suck", "Game of Thrones is the best show ever and screw anyone who thinks otherwise" "Who DOESN'T put ketchup on their KD? Gross!"...whatever your thing is. It's pretty common. As an after thought, they might have personalities that make socializing less important and obsessive interests more, like an ASD too. Why denigrate?

[@fumaotake8970]

Thank you, Yuta, for sharing. I still do not understand why people want to hate on those who have a passion for their interest, perhaps they are jealous that they do not have the guts to be as open and passionate.

[@Sannypowa]

I appreciate how they do their best to give the nicest answer possible everytime.

[@valtallica]

Thank you so much for making this video. I think some people have become way too aggressive when it comes to these hardcore otakus and they should learn to practice some empathy and judge themselves before they judge others. I'm sure they have certain interests that others don't agree with and can relate to feeling like outcasts.

[@Gregory-the-small]

this makes me wonder who the real obsessers are. the "weeb" or the people devoted to trashing "weeb" and calling them racist while they themselves don't even know the opinion of the group they claim to "protect"

[@Wildchildinc]

LOL the legendary David-Kun video gets me every time

[@summerbreeze5438]

I am so impressed with how accepting, kind and gracious everyone was! Many other countries may be scornful or mocking of those who want to imitate or are obsessed with their culture. These lovely people make me what to start planning a trip to Japan right away.

[@Comrade_Nikolai]

The one question I have is does japan have "cringe comedy" as a genre? Like laughing at awkward situations. Eg. the office

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Comrade Nikolai Actually, come to think about it, I don't think we have a lot of 'cringe comedy' here--at least not as much as some other countries. Good point.

[@h0llytr0n]

+Comrade Nikolai Watamote was one of the most brilliant anime I have ever watched, cringe comedy at its finest, but I heard it really did not do well in Japan. As an uninformed foreigner I would speculate that perhaps the greater importance placed on honour over there might make them more uncomfortable watching consistently shameful behavior.. maybe it just hit a bit too close to home for its intended audience? You get the token goofy girls and pervy guys, and compromising situations are a classic (see - tripped and grabbed her boobs), but mostly these are just popularised tropes and the characters are quite capable of acting socially competent apart from the occasional personal mishap or surprise (ie. Noucome?). If there are shows with cringe humor the way the brits do it, doesn't seem like they where very successful, otherwise we'd of heard of them and be watching!

[@nolife6081]

apparently you do because if you didn't you wouldn't comment on it now would you?

[@P.Whitestrake]

+NoLife Oooh... nice roast you've got there, mate.

[@TrueTreeRadioNetwork]

Shin-Chan has an office-type sense of humor. That's the only one I can think of though.

[@Riyoshi000]

Japanese people are too sweet and polite to criticise weeaboos the way foreigners do '-'

[@zicohamdani]

+pedro dinho I was pretty surprised at how pleasant their reactions were. Do something you enjoy regardless the criticism; such a good attitude.

[@UshioKiss]

I think the perspective is different.

[@XCerykX]

+UshioKiss It is. The Japanese know large portions of their own culture was assimilated from other cultures. Why would a culture that knowingly takes aspects of other cultures they like and then get mad when someone else does the same thing? I've seen very little discussion on that because I don't think a lot of foreigners know about it and I don't think the Japanese think about it much because it's normal for them. Only place think I've seen it really discussed is in Begin Japanology and Japanology Plus.

[@UshioKiss]

Ceryk Oooh! :0

[@Riyoshi000]

+Ceryk dude, what the heck? Being a Freaking weeaboo isn't borrowing the culture! '-'

[@cloudysky581]

Great video! I feel like the term "weeaboo" has been misused to the point of having lost its meaning. nowadays, having even the slightest interest in Japan makes you a weeaboo. If that's true, then so be it, I'm glad to be a weeaboo! :D

[@cloudysky581]

Best Slowpoke EU Nah, not now.

[@adverbadjective1162]

+[TheViciousLuxray] I think in some aspects and situations, having interest in any part of Asian culture makes you a weeaboo.

[@adverbadjective1162]

Then again, that was going from my own experience. I've never actually been called a weeaboo, but I was given the implication many times that I'm obsessed with Asian culture. Partly due to my studying on East Asian cimena and anything that appeals to my tastes in food and humor. Plus my classmates can't even tell the difference between Chinese, Japanese, let alone Korean But don't get me wrong, I look at everything from around the world, I just look at anything that interests me personally lol

[@wretchedlol5861]

Does it particularly have to be asian, isn't it Japan?

[@adverbadjective1162]

The term traditionally applies to only Japan, but there's a joke that it applies to anything and everything Asian though

[@burakc9673]

As a but of an " otaku" type myself (not enough to buy merchandise but still love manga and anime) I'm glad to see the country that brought this culture to life didn't trash them... Even though they might have been extreme examples of otaku in the examples they weren't ridiculed and I'm happy to see that.

[@fanfanfan4373]

Burak C sorry to betray your happiness, but nope. They (the Japanese) are just being polite in front of you is all. They are taught to keep their thoughts to themselves to "respect your feelings." Deep down in their heart, they are judgmental just like any other people in the world. The Japanese are just another race of humans with emotional flaws, not some positive-thinking tolerant citizens.

[@m.h2247]

Burak C If you just like anime and manga you aren’t an otaku. You do realise otaku was a pejorative word to begin with right? Nothing wrong with liking anime, something wrong with being obsessed with it.

[@jordanjacobson6046]

Fanfan put it well, but it goes deeper. Theres the concept of 空気を読む, or "reading the air", where in Japanese, you're expected to read between the lines, it seems indirect, but when everyone speaks that way, it is direct. Its pretty clear that most of them felt rather uncomfortable, but its impolite to be direct about it so you have to look more at body language and tone. Theres this show called terrace house, kinda like big brother. They have 5 "judges" who comment on the situations, and there was one great example of this. This guy and girl were having dinner, and she asked his opinion of her, and he seemed rather positive, except for a small quip about her being messy. After, the "judges" were like "OMG he fucking hates her lolol".

[@xXUnoriginalNameXx33Meygaera]

That Morning Musume guy is a legit, awesome fan. If he's weeaboo then fuck it who cares, he's cool.

[@bluasterisk]

That's true, Japanese people are more used to seeing Otaku since there are so many in Japan.

[@Jombo1]

The whole hatred towards weeaboos is pretty overblown in the west. Anyone who tries to learn Japanese is automatically subject to being labeled as one. I can learn any other language in the world and people will think that's nice and all but when it comes to Japanese I'm just a weeaboo/otaku/etc. Kind of annoying when you have interests in Japan beyond anime, manga, or video games.

[@KajiRider1997]

+Jombo Its because it is normal in western cultures to pick on people who do not necessarily fit in to what's considered the perceived norm by popular people. They do not have to be weeaboo's or otakus, anything considered nerdy is good enough to be labelled and ridiculed. Thats just the way it is.

[@Jombo1]

KajiRider1997 Not just that, it seems that there is a stigma for Japanese learners that you don't get with other languages because of the whole otaku thing.

[@ninjamation4853]

The two guys - "what is this?" "I dont know."

[@RichieWithMe]

good stuff yuta i think this video got the point across much better. I liked the other weeabo video also but this one gave the person you were interviewing a better idea of what the subject was

[@vishwakat8743]

These people are more accepting towards Weebs than us.

[@Souliv3]

+vishwa kat Us? What is us?

[@vishwakat8743]

+Kamereon Non-Japanese Anime viewers.

[@logirogi1468]

+Kamereon People socially pressured to hate themselves.

[@Souliv3]

vishwa kat Oh ok. I accept weebs as long as they're not assholes though.

[@Daniel-dl6cu]

I really appreciate their open positive views on this. It really irritates me in the US how so many people are mocked for their interest in other country's pop culture or culture in general. Sure it's possible that many will have romanticized views about another culture but that happens in so many aspects of life such as jobs, relationships, etc. I feel like it's better to let them learn about the truth and realities of different cultures and aspects of life instead of bashing them. Have a nice day! ^^

[@menotyu9576]

there is a huge line between interest and obsession. one merely jons clubs and go to conventions....the other starts cults and eventually drink bad koolaid Maybe things have changed since 2004 when we first made the distinction between otaku (american usage) and weeb but back then a weeb was the one with the cult mentality.

[@Jojopie]

I love how subtle their "wtf?" is.

[@lovendor]

well as long as they're happy who cares

[@SusanaCanales1]

ashjya yeah I always keep that mindset until they butt into my love for anime and try to act like dicks. Like I'm a casual lover. Not a hardcore otaku. I've not met that many mature otakus.

[@aixiaoyu5466]

ashjya I think it's ok to let people be themselves but when it's appropriating a whole culture it's not ok, absolutely disgusts me the amount of people here think weaboos are ok

[@PongoXBongo]

@@aixiaoyu5466 Cultural appropriation isn't really a thing. Anyone can wear, speak, eat, worship, etc. anything from anywhere. Wanna wear a sombrero on top of your burka while eating bratwurst at the karaoke joint? Go for it. Screw what anyone else thinks.

[@princesspeachgaming4162]

Dazuka Himori you are so wrong, you blatantly call someone racist whilst supporting an army of people who fetishize and worship an entire race and culture based on knowledge from anime?? And cultural appropriation is real and that guy who said the burka thing is equally as ignorant.

[@eternalchamp3882]

@@princesspeachgaming4162 cultural appropiation? You mean that whole bullshit facade in the states? They scream a white guy was playing a traditional japanese instrument 2 years ago at E3 ignoring the fucking fact he is one of the only 3 masters who still play that instrument. On the other hand the same fucking assholes say its ok to make achilles from the war of troy black, or push the agenda that rome was full of dark colored skin people despite the emperor of rome decapitating a black messenger simply because he thought he was a bad omen. Please get the fk off with your cultural appropiation. An otaku obsessive about anime doesnt appropiate shit he just dwelves into the object of his obsession nothing more nothing less but the media in the west howly shit it tries to destroy so many culture by pushing diversity into history where diversity simply didnt exist. 2 other example are how the gaming journalist complained there werent any black people in the witcher ignoring the fact that the witcher is based on polish mythos. Poland is 99% white whether you or others like you dislike this fact is irelevant. Second example is the same fucking morons complaining kingdom come deliverence was too white again ignoring the fact that its a historicsl game taking place in a country where there really were no black people. Another example is when i saw black dracula. Now that was offensive and completely disrespectfull to my culture as dracula is based in vlad tepes a romanian ruler who fought for freedom against the otoman empire and the media making him black simply disrespected his origins for diversity's sake. No, for american culture sake, who cares what the culture they are stealing dracula from all that mattered was to pander to the american culture fk whatever culture we took dracula from. Again fk off with your cultural appropiation and your bs hypocrisy While weebs and otakus will obsess over japanese things they wont try to destroy that culture by trying to lie to others how people there live. If anything they misunderstand japanese culture due to their anime distorted views. The real bullshit is when assholes in the west try to rewrite history inserting all sorts of diversity made up bullshit instead of properly teaching people about other cultures American are the worst as far as this is concerned, as they literally try to push their views onto everyone and ignore any and every culture which might have a different point of view regarding social subjects.

[@szskits9786]

I felt like I was cringing for them lol.

[@lightblulbb]

Yes,I was too!

[@light8174]

Hey Yuta, can you please consider making a video about cultural appropriation in Japan :)? I'm highly interested about what native Japanese people think about this topic and if they even know what it is or meet people that wishes to be a different race or ethnicity then what they are.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+aesthetichoshi I was actually thinking of making that video.

[@12345blondie]

+That Japanese Man Yuta 日本とアメリカ両方で育ちましたがちょっと意見を聞いてください。I feel that many non-Japanese think that as long as Japanese in Japan say that cultural appropriation of Japanese culture is ok then that means that it is ok to do. However most of the time when we are talking about cultural appropriation it is in the context of being outside of Japan.The people who are the most affected by cultural appropriation and Japanese stereotypes are nikkeijin, because Japanese do not experience ethnic discrimination when living with fellow Japanese. この場合、日本から離れて暮らしてる日本人や日系人の意見を聞いた方が良いと思います。ずっと日本にしか住んでいない日本人はアメリカなどの国の差別を経験してないのでCultural appropriationのどこが悪いのかわかるはずがないと思います。If you only interview Japanese in Japan, I feel that it will be very harmful to nikkeijin and Japanese living overseas. Your channel is very popular, and people who are not Japanese will look to this video and try to use it as proof that cultural appropriation of Japanese Items is ok, when the issue is much more complicated. Thank you

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+12345blondie I actually think it will be interesting to show that many Japanese people don't quite get the concept of cultural appropriation. You might not like what you hear, but you can always defend your position if you feel strongly about it. It is precisely because cultural appropriation is a complex issue that I think offering different perspectives would be interesting. I"m also interested in what different nikkeijin think of cultural appropriation, especially non-American nikkeijin. I haven't met any non-American (especially non-English speaking) nikkeijin who said something about cultural appropriation.

[@12345blondie]

+That Japanese Man Yuta Thank you for your reply! Yes, I think that it's important to consider how there are so many views, and it would be great to show people some different perspectives on the issue. I'm wondering if the reason why there haven't been any non american/english speaking people saying anything about cultural appropriation is because the united states has especially been going through a big political shift recently?

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+12345blondie I actually have a theory (which is not necessarily well developed, I have to admit.) I think when marginalised people say that something is cultural appropriation, there is resentment behind it. For example, if you are a minority in your society and get bullied in school, being called all those racial slurs, you naturally develop resentment towards the majority. And then when you see them casually adopting something from your culture, you think, 'They have been making fun of my culture all those times but now they are using my culture as fashion?' That's resentment. So you criticise them using the concept of cultural appropriation to support your argument. That's probably why people who don't share the same resentment don't quite get what's wrong with cultural appropriation. I feel like racial tension in the States is particularly intense compared to other countries. (Culturally-speaking; I can be wrong though.) And that's probably why it's mostly Americans who talk about cultural appropriation.

[@t.k.3580]

I learned a lot from anime, but that’s what got me into Japan as a whole. Because of anime I became interested in the language at a young age, even before I knew about Japanese dubs. So I had gotten a Japanese travel guide for some simple language stuff and wanted to learn more about the country, food, culture and everything. And all that because I watched anime as a child

[@Xraellium]

"I think people are more accepting overseas" LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

[@Marl0n_Ferreira]

Xhyher Cypher AYY LMAO

[@jrhee]

In Japan, there are many young people who stay at home and isolate themselves from the rest of the world and watch anime and play video games all day. The reason why the Japanese people were so positive is because it's so common to see people like the ones in the videos. I'm sure they personally know somebody who is "cringey" like that. Even though Japan is slightly considered xenophobic they still understand why people are like that.

[@australianconservative4899]

jrhee Xenophobic is a fucking stupid word. You should only have a single culture in your country and not allow any immigrants in.

[@KungKras]

Found the xenophobe!

[@australianconservative4899]

KungKras not I like anyone who comes from Asia and Europe but not Africa or the Middle East. So by definition I am not.

[@KungKras]

Your loss. Middle eastern girls are incredibly hot.

[@NanatsukiBenio]

Japanese aren't Xenophobic.... if so how the hell Foreigners living here? I'm the one and never been harassed/discriminated by Japanese. all of my friends are Japanese and my family as well. no single Japanese person treated me like a shit. so xenophobic is another stereotype....

[@Kibouo]

It's refreshing to see people not spouting hateful vitriol to eccentric "weeaboos". I personally find some of them mildly amusing and some may have a very limited view of Japan, but the vast majority are harmless and I see no problem in them pursuing what they like, even if it's something I would personally never do, or could relate to. Even if certain weeaboos are obnoxious or claim to know everything about Japan, I may find it a little annoying, but still far from the deep hatred that seems to be directed at them. What I always wonder is why so many people feel the need to react with such visceral disgust and hatred to weeaboos and geeks, as if they all committed appalling crimes, or as if they all condone child pornography or bestiality. Maybe a bit of self reflection may be enlightening if the idea or sight of weeaboos makes them feel such "disgust"...

[@ilgibadominanto]

+Assoluta Agreed. Completely agreed.

[@harleybynature]

I named my daughter Akira. I found the name in an American, baby name book in the girl section. About a year after she was born I realized that, not only was it was actually a Japanese boys name, it is also the title of a movie. I watched the movie with her when she was 11, I thought she was old enough, and she was horrified at the character "Akira". Before we watched the movie together, I told her about her name at the age of 7, she started watching anime and she has been into Japanese culture ever since.

[@bubblefumes7213]

also Akira is female name in japan There is a lot of female named Akira in japan It’s one of unisex baby names but the sound of this name is a little bit boyish

[@lol._.3927]

Akira is a good movie. But the ending is a little confusing

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

Only name your children traditional names and you will have no such problems.

[@theoutsiderspost4982]

Weeb

[@theoutsiderspost4982]

Are you Japanese? Did you give your non-Japanese child a Japanese name?

[@hapadyamatt3731]

These people are much too kind

[@Imnotevenhuman]

This will make weeaboos think they are right

[@jamesevans6332]

Little do they know that the guy who was throwing a birthday party for 'Kotonoha' ater got arrested for possessing child porn and saying on his public Facebook account that he wanted to steal a little girl from the local orphanage and use her for sex.

[@jamesstuart3536]

wow thats fucked up.

[@ashutoshtripathi.]

James Evans Jeez

[@Inrxz]

holy SHIT

[@joshpunss]

This ain’t shit compared to what Logan Paul has been doing so I would leave the weebs alone too.

[@bulidrians2182]

yea his cringe is over 9000 don't @ me

[@elemenopi9239]

@Bulidrians

[@TomMRF]

Even with a video like this of actual Japanese people saying that it's not an issue, Americans will never get it. That is because a huge part of American society is to judge and insult everything that doesn't fit your personal view, so you can feel better about yourself. The concept of simply accepting other people's passion, no matter how weird it may seem to you, is very uncommon in the U.S.

[@SpectatorAlius]

+TomMRF What part of the country are you from that you make these rash generalizations? Puritan New England might have that idea, but I see it very rarely out on the Left Coast.

[@TomMRF]

+SpectatorAlius of course I was overgeneralizing. But considering that every mention of anything Japanese automatically leads to busloads of Americans shouting "weeb! weeb! weeaboo!", I felt like overgeneralizing is appropriate here. You know.. shows you how it feels.

[@logirogi1468]

+SpectatorAlius Really now? I'm from L.A. and we're not all peace-loving hippies by a long shot. I wouldn't go so far as to say that only the U.S. or the West are judgmental of other cultures or subcultures, but there are people who won't stop trying to bring down people they deem to be weeaboo and that's a good proof of people who cringe at difference.

[@Drojanx]

+TomMRF It really does get pretty annoying. I got called a weeb yesterday just because my favorite guitarist is Japanese smh.

[@SpectatorAlius]

Logi Rogi Yes, really now. It is not just "peace-loving hippies" who leave other people room to be themselves -- no matter how bad that 'themselves' may be;) The kind of judgmentality you are talking about does cross national and regional boundaries, but I really do believe it is much more rare in some parts of the country than in others. The influence of Puritanism lives on more strongly in the Northeast than in the rest of the country.

[@waszner]

5:00 Oh man... You couldn't be further from the truth!

[@anothercitygirl]

I'm a weeaboo, otaku, and a japanese culture lover. So what? Who cares if I enjoy watching anime, reading manga, learning japanese and listening to jpop? Who has the right to criticize my actions or the actions of anyone? It really makes me mad and sad to see people making opinions about the way other people act. Just let them be.

[@datdoltishguy4337]

There's nothing wrong with that, but you shouldn't call yourself a weaboo. Unless you denounce your own culture and pretend your japeenese and shit like that than you're not a weaboo.

[@barneymatherly3685]

Their reaction is the sensible one. If I were to see Japanese people trying to act western by dressing like cowboys and eating hot dogs, I would immediately feel flattered that they love my culture. I would want to share my culture with them and help them to better understand it. It's the PC culture's "cultural appropriation" crap that causes this environment of hatred toward people who adopt things they love from other cultures. It's mean spirited and sick. BTW, just so you know, I'm not particularly into any foreign culture, so I'm not being defensive. It's the same as saying it's wrong for little white or black kids to dress as characters from Moana. They aren't being disrespectful. They are expressing their love for the characters.

[@bulidrians2182]

hahaha lol. You lost me at cowboys and hot dogs.

[@_lemonny]

I think it's more likely that people reject weaboos because weaboos have a fundamental disconnect from reality, not because of some arbitrary condemnation by PC culture. People have a naturally low tolerance for such blatant delusion, in my opinion, which makes it incredibly difficult to watch people that try to act like cute anime characters. No one behaves that way in normal society, so it's jarring and unappealing to see, as well as creepy, for most people (at least in the US). Also, these people aren't doing the equivalent of "dressing like cowboys and eating hotdogs" because both cowboys and hotdogs actually exist, while high school anime characters don't. Besides, there's a time and place for everything. If I had a young child that pretended to be their favorite superhero or anime character, I would have no qualms with that. It's part of growing up. But if they are 30 and still pretending to be a highschool anime character or superhero, then...

[@bestrafung2754]

You have a point, although I don't think it's necessarily just because of PC culture. You also get people who thinking liking any culture that's not "European" is the worst thing ever. Some people just love to get annoyed and hate on others.

[@Skullsncrossbows]

Literally all of them need to be shown r/weeabootales, because all of that stuff was pretty vanilla and barely weeby at all. It's good that they're so accepting though.

[@rebecamatos721]

I really like how Japanese are so not critical. They just accept people are different, and like different things, and dresses different, and it's just OK. In my country I know people judge you about how you dress, for example, but in Japan you should be OK.

[@rebecamatos721]

What? No! I didn't said that. I said in my country it wasn't like Japan, and that I liked Japan because of this. I didn't said any other country wouldn't do so.

[@virgil9940]

+cheesesmiles Don't get it twisted. Japanese people are very much capable of being close minded and victims of the norms of their culture. Just look at Japanese work culture. Especially in the office.

[@rebecamatos721]

virgil9940​ I know about that. In work and school you're suppose to wear and act like they are expecting you to. But I'm talking about walking on the streets and friends. Japanese people don't usually stare or point at you if you are wearing something that may would be weird for them. And it's OK they way your friends dresses because they're are they, not you. And I do think it's healthy to separate work from your personal life.

[@rebecamatos721]

***** I'm from Brazil. And I'm really happy that France is like this too. I intend to learn French in the next year's, even though I don't know a bit of the culture. And now I'm really happy that seems an open minded country ^^

[@gomgom5314]

Umm I'm not sure if French people didn't "sell" their country but the way I see it, French culture is one of, if not the most popular culture in other countries, especially when it comes to food. The French image overseas is extremely developed (and it can be argued that it is misrepresented just like the Japanese one, you know a guy in a beret with a baguette and striped shirt). In my country, there are tons of people known as "francophiles" who only buy French wine, learn the French language and dream of living in a small village in Provence or somewhere like that.

[@Kataxu]

2:00 as soon as I saw this I wanted to just commit sudoku. I've seen the video before, and I claim to not feel much shame anymore, but I feel nothing but the HEAVIEST embarrassment watching this. Ugh.

[@milenartmeire2588]

....sudoku is a puzzle game... The word you are looking for is "seppuku"

[@Kataxu]

Not up on the olde memes, I see. i.imgur.com/fs3Lkmj.png

[@milenartmeire2588]

+Fingolfinator Pfff, ok, that was funny xD I didnt knew this meme xD

[@dianuevo8925]

Fingolfinator some of them are actually not that. bad , just get pass those 40 seconds....

[@scrublet2017]

from the high levels of embarrassment of watching this cringe goddess, my body instantly protrudes goosebumps, Goosebumps of embarrassment

[@RetroFan]

Weeaboo is just a silly name though. There's nothing wrong with admiring, or loving things that are Japanese, Japanese movies, people, etc.

[@pvt.prinny759]

i think the name refers to people who love NOTHING else than japanese things thinking japan is somekind of anime wonderland and denounce their own culture completely

[@cryogenical_]

There is something wrong with denouncing your own culture and heritage because you like anime.

[@horrorfreaks]

Eureka '94 exactly what a weeb would say

[@cryogenical_]

Romeo Strongcock that's because the people who do that do it because they're either part Hispanic or because English and Spanish are rather similar.

[@vongolaprimokhr]

Max S Spanglish is like a very low level on English. They say sentences like: "Yes yes, of course, of course" when they don't understand. They usually mix words in the sentences or don't use the correct forms. It is awful indeed, and very cringe. Using japanese words in an English sentence doesn't make it "cooler or more cute"

[@XXieroXX]

Very nice video, hopefully eye opening to people who love to throw the word weeaboo at others like an insult. I didn't find the video compilation cringey at all, nothing wrong with being enthusiastic about things you like

[@muhammadahmad2864]

+XXieroXX Are you female?

[@muhammadahmad2864]

Satan Have you been crying?

[@bored4428]

Muhammad Ahmad No, I will not make out with you.

[@muhammadahmad2864]

Satan Why would I need your answer to that question. You are Satan yourself.

[@nope-xb1rd]

its kinda funny to see how americans call out weeabos for being horrible and disrespectful towards japan/japanese people while japanese people don't actually seem to mind that much even though its their country. it seems like they're more open minded about this stuff. they also seem very respectful.

[@jacobscrackers98]

They could just be hiding their true feelings

[@KhayJayArt]

They're just being nice.

[@KhayJayArt]

Otaku are seen as weird in Japan as well

[@AudioCrossingVideos]

Wow, I'm so surprised by how accepting and nice all of these Japanese people were. I certainly thought they would laugh at the otaku more, but they just stood there and watched like it was all normal and even complimented some of them. Very interesting. Cool video.

[@raccoonchild]

I wonder if you know about the concept of 'honne' and 'tatemae'. You don't just talk about how you really feel if you're Japanese.

[@AudioCrossingVideos]

+Raccoon Child Surely we would see their true feelings in their faces while initially watching the videos? Even if they might have kept it polite when talking about it.

[@Gillsing]

+Audio Crossing I wouldn't be so sure of that. Lifelong practice of not showing 'true feelings' should make them good enough in a situation like this. Not that they necessarily had any 'true feelings' to hide. I didn't find those videos so shocking that I would've had to show it on my face.

[@leucome]

+Gillsing I guess they would not be that upset about people that like anime character/song/dance. Most people who dislike weeaboo actually have some kind of back story about it. But I guess if they start searching and watch/read everything about weeaboo they would eventually find something that they dislike about some of them.

[@MycketTuff]

This is why I want to visit Japan. Smart and humble people. I did cringe a lot, but their insight and appreciation that weeaboos like Japan made me think about it differently. Smart and humble people. So very refreshing when you've lived in the west all your life. They didn't even look away or giggle which would've been a natural response for us.

[@juanloza2727]

Japanese culture is just interesting. I love their language and history. I love Anime too. I would love to speak japanese and also write it.

[@RoboJean1994]

Doing a separate comment since I made it to the end: The video turned out better than expected. Yes, I did expect them to trash weaboos. Why? Probably because I left that living style a few years ago, and searched confirmation for this. BUT: it's nice to see the Japanese being so supportive and nice about it, and it reminds me why I fell in love with the country in the first place. :)

[@annaroc9568]

"As a Japanese person, I am actually grateful that they love Japan." So sweet. :)

[@cccant6635]

bruh, the reason i get trigged by some weebs is because they act like they know everything about japan and japanese culture but they don’t . and a lot of weebs really don’t know much about japan they just watch anime. they kind of assume that going to japan would be like watching anime and that really annoys me. like you aren’t going to go to the super market and hear people talking like cartoon characters.

[@GracelessEmber]

Preach, Brother or sister, preach

[@whale3473]

Such a glorious ending. Those casuals have a long way to go lol.

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Someone you don't know I love how people are saying, 'Oh, those anime fans are so clingy' and then one Japanese girl comes along and says, 'Oh, they are nothing. We are crazier.'

[@Blackswordman001]

casuals... Dear god... people actually talk like they do when they are playing video games I would make jokes with my friends that what if retarded people actually start talking like that outside of playing games on the computer and look here we have it.... KZbin has really went from being an website you go too to watch funny cat videos or educational things to being a meet up place for social outcasts.... This generation....