Natsuki: The Movie (Life in Japan Documentary)

Burnt out and suffering from a mid life crisis, the eccentric Natsuki decides to take an emergency one-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe. Surprisingly, not everything goes according to plan.
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[@pietrosignori4095]

That lad ditched his girlfriend just to have a beer with Natsuki understandable tbh

[@jacobarmour6325]

Lol

[@snifey7694]

@@bhollow711 you looking at a wrong person me friend

[@TurnUpTheAC63]

That old lady is not his girlfriend

[@MrRiverJude]

mates before dates

[@michellecavalcante5883]

His is married, but that is not his wife.

[@mima9mims6]

Natsuki talking in japanese: philosophical monologues about the meaning of life Natsuki talking in English: life is balloons! Haha love this production!

[@FOXcravatte]

mima9mims6 in english it’s even more philosophical

[@zakari7-one-1]

@@FOXcravatte agreed. Life IS balloons. (Simple things that can make you smile makes it all worth it, also, ever upward)

[@joshhouse6857]

philosophical talks on the greatness of fish and chips

[@retroanim]

I agree about the balloons, I'd say "99 luftballons" to be more specific.

[@Azrael-me1tm]

Pretty much the same don't you think

[@woutertron]

Always breaks my heart a little when Japanese people talk about taking a "long holiday" and it turns out they mean a week.

[@Return2TheLiving]

I mean as an American that’s a pretty long vacation for me too.

[@LOONAbd]

@@Return2TheLiving Here in Germany it's like 24 working days vacations that you get a year, it's amazing how things change regarding country

[@NShomebase]

@@Return2TheLiving Yeah man damn I wish I could take a whole week. Only time I have in the past 4-5 years is when a family member died and I had bereavement time.

[@parthasarathisahoo5410]

@@NShomebase that's just so depressing

[@darkerfox6246]

@@Return2TheLiving well japan isn't trying to be a capitalist dystopia, that's why it's surprising. In all seriousness i hope the situation changes at least a bit and you guys would get around one month a year.

[@sunandmoon4232]

"Sid Vicious isn't buried here" Me: Oh, then he is probably buried in another cemetery Natsuki: *gasp* Me: Or perhaps in another city? Natsuki: We got the wrong country...

[@madebyshiny]

Not only that, but Sid Vicious was cremated.

[@otuylatuyla6922]

Timestamp?

[@hi._.golgo137]

@@otuylatuyla6922 24:00

[@hi._.golgo137]

Lmao the flying part cracked me the fuck up.

[@earlzz9140]

No no no no. We got the wrong continent.

[@BoyAditya]

Natsuki the movie 2: Natsuki goes to New York, in search of Sid Vicious.

[@AsadoMao]

Boy Aditya Natsuki 2: Electric Boogaloo

[@gabriel-jj2ej]

YES!

[@taharauf7775]

Make it happen people

[@zanon__]

I will fucking buy Chris some Fish and Chips if he makes it happen!

[@UsedVolley]

Um ... I'd love to see that movie too but he was Cremated, Ashes scattered, Specifically: Location of ashes are unknown but they were allegedly scattered on his girlfriend's Philadelphia grave in King David Cemetery.

[@deanytstream6303]

To think sony spent 50 million on the emoji movie but a homemade documentary about a guy from rural japan is more interesting and enjoyable

[@thetroyzernator]

The Emoji movie made waaaaaaaaay more money

[@anissiouda8383]

@@thetroyzernator Thats not the point lol

[@plup8730]

To be fair the shit I took this morning is more interesting and enjoyable than the emoji movie.

[@azreal4633]

@@plup8730 yes

[@picketf]

@@thetroyzernator I imagine that even on half a budget like that.... if these lads had just 25 million to make this movie and travel the world, this flick would premiere in Cannes and be 10x more comercially successful

[@GTAmissions]

Genuinely beautiful movie. Well done!

[@LukesOffline]

What's up checkmark.

[@thefaraon6079]

Ur alive?!?

[@kellyl3728]

“Mona Lisa isn’t smiling… but I’ll make her smile.” I adore this man.

[@inspiteofshame]

Befriend a lonely foreigner who's out of his depth even though he doesn't speak your language well. A few years later, your friend is a successful KZbinr and makes a whole movie about you, putting you in the spotlight. #friendshipgoals

[@ylangylang1088]

beautiful

[@celticlass8573]

And that friend one day allows you to meet Hyde. Just goes to show you, you never know!

[@Tyler-uv3si]

Celtic Lass for real if it wasn’t for him then he wouldn’t have met Hyde

[@blessing3958]

First movie Chris ever does, and it's about his best friend. Awesome

[@Jessica.83]

Blessing ...AND it’s actually Good. I’m so impressed right now!

[@VictorRodriguez-zp2do]

@@Jessica.83 I despise the me that believed that a movie about Natsuki couldn't possibly be good.

[@easonlow3381]

Ryotoro crying in a corner...

[@chloereed454]

He’s such an angel

[@bjay8295]

Biggest bro move in history

[@GranRey-0]

I expected a heartwarming story of rebellion and finding his place as a hero on KZbin...but he's so relatable; it's tragic. I couldn't help but tear up when he was talking about his life and not being able to travel. I'm glad we got to see this side of him, that he could go to Europe to experience things that he's been wanting to do, and start making more dreams. I hope that Natsuki can find relaxation in his new dreams in a way that will allow him to quit smoking; for his sake, and Asami-san's...and also so he can keep putting smiles on everyone's faces for as long as humanly possible.

[@sunnydtgm5414]

a very heartfelt comment x

[@dawson508]

Of all the potential careers that Natsuki could be in I would never have guessed beautician, there's something so relatable about this guy, legend.

[@Ion_D12]

"Mona Lisa isn't smiling.. But I'll make her smile! " Damn..

[@qamilmirza4739]

Dimitris Ioannidis smoothest man I’ve ever seen haha 😂

[@nintenjabennie7917]

He already said in the tongue twister video that he has a M U S C L E T O N G U E

[@nekozombie]

that line alone makes this the best video of all time

[@magnusgilberg775]

broke my heart when he found out that Sid Vicious wasn't buried in London, but also, in a way funny.

[@brandytaylor1986.]

Magnus Gilberg I just put a comment about that so Sad 😭 hope he gets to have trip to New York one day. 🙏🏼

[@ZadenZane]

6:40 🎸Did anyone notice how Natsuki suddenly looks 15 years younger after picking up that guitar?!🎸

[@hiraeth7250]

I found it really sweet and comforting that all Natsuki's wife would change about him are the habits that are harming his health and wellbeing. They seem like they've got a good thing going on.

[@SamChaneyProductions]

"Japanese people are reserved and polite" -Natsuki, gesturing menacingly to a total stranger on a beach at night: "I WANT A CIGARETTE!!"

[@StephenTillman]

Bruh, I was dying. That sweet, shy "uh, excuse.." then straight into yelling at the poor guy.

[@SuperAntiblack]

I ha ve chips, very good chips, Brighton chips!

[@amberrichey2769]

Hey when you need a smoke, you need a smoke

[@donkeyfacekilla1]

Hahah and he met the most friendly person too, wasn’t expecting that.

[@typoded]

@@donkeyfacekilla1 smokers are generally pretty approachable, because they bum cigarettes off each other all the time

[@arnauda5311]

Sooooo, indoor skydiving doesn't count as "meeting a huge fan"?

[@eyeguyful]

damn, that's good :D

[@cartergirl3of3]

brilliant

[@TheAlmightyFather]

Arnaud A 😂

[@Loreurka]

HAHAHAHA Brilliant

[@bassemb]

Haha! Wonderful you cheeky bastard

[@gho5trun3r68]

I put off watching this for far too long because I didn't think it would be as interesting as Japan the country centered videos. Boy was I wrong. Natsuki is Japan only more so and this was just such an amazing video to watch about a guy breaking out of his complacency and broadening (pun intended) his world. It's so relatable and just endears me to an already likable guy. Oh and the editing was top notch Chris. Hard to believe this was your first movie.

[@auzziecrunt8538]

I feel kind of guilty that I have all this free time on my hands to do fun and amazing stuff yet all I do is sit here and be lazy. Natsuki works so hard and would only wish for a 5 hour break. He's a legend

[@jolo8224]

Yknow, it just dawned upon me how perfect you two are for each other. A British man who loves Japanese culture meets a Japanese man who loves British culture. It’s like yin & yang.

[@kaikart123]

The best thing is Chris is always laughing around Natsuki and vice versa.

[@joebroadbeef332]

Good point!

[@HouseMDaddict]

Natsuki has an infectious joy and brings Chris out of his natural British misery too. So they balance each other that way too.

[@nyekocreativity]

It's meant to be innit

[@Lofirainbows]

I think humanistically their personalities just complement each other too, I can understand their friendship

[@vincent8667]

“Mona Lisa isn’t smiling, but I’ll make her smile” Damn. Natsuki’s philosophical lines though

[@rvfiasco]

Hell, Yea! Eccentric Magic. Natsuki is the man.

[@animesenpai2.084]

I was just going to write it!

[@adaptorperish1322]

This is one of the best optimistic lines I’ve heard. I gotta remember this one.

[@aishikamitra]

Love Natsuki! I wouldn't have believed that he is over 40, doesn't look a day older than 25! He is just charming.

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Never would have thought he ran a Hair Salon either!

[@benny4893]

This was a very enjoyable watch. It's incredibly humble of Chris to take a back seat during the filming to really allow Natsuki to be the sole focus. I found Chris's channel a few weeks ago amid a KZbin rabbithole of learning Japanese and it's incredibly entertaining. Thank you for all your hard work during this!

[@amarug]

That smoking dude was really cool, I'm not sure how I would have reacted if a Japanese guy jumped out of the dark and shouted "I WANT CIGARETTE" and holding me a half eaten bowl of chips infront of my face 😂

[@MomCat6000]

i thought the same thing! The "cigarette dealer" was very gracious.

[@toouniquetobe]

Although I am not a smoker and abhor smoking, that was indeed a prime moment of simple humanity. “Sure I’ll help you with your lung cancer” 😁

[@__astrum__]

@@amarug ⁶⁶⁶ 666 ⁶⁶⁶

[@zenmode3125]

@@amarug wait, how did you reach that conclusion? I didn't see anything vegan about the statement Curious578 made

[@LuizAlexPhoenix]

@@amarug Seems like projection, since you imediately went after the low hanging fruit. It's worse because there are good reasons to worry about Natsuki and others' health and to think about how other living beings suffer for us. Yet no reason to insinuate or ask her about it, other than to be a dickhead about it and dismiss her opinion.

[@Bananaguy7]

“I’m eccentric power.” Yes you are, Natsuki. Yes you are.

[@BossClown9]

Lmao

[@agamelegend9441]

This is the best thing I’ve watched in my life

[@polarbeargallery]

とても良い映画でした。 ぼくは今、一度諦めた留学という夢を2年越しにカナダで叶えている最中ですが、英語が思うように上手くなれなくて辛い時に、この映画に出会えて良かったです。ナツキの後悔の言葉に、改めて自分が今、どれほど貴重な時間を過ごせているかということを思い出させられました。また、もし人生に後悔があったとしても、人との繋がりが貴重な幸せを生むのだと教えてもらいました。 素晴らしい動画を作ってくれてありがとう、クリス。 これからもあなたの作品を見るのを楽しみにしています。 I am glad that I found this movie while staying in Canada to learn English. Natsuki's words of regret in the first part remind me of how precious my disposable time is; even though, I am struggling with improving my English skills. This story taught me that even if I had regrets in my life, interactions with people would create invaluable happiness. I cannot be like you. I wanna be a attractive man like you, Natsuki. In closing, I would like to thank Chris for making this video. I hope you will continue to create great contents like this.

[@kraatarin8226]

nippon kazauwaa

[@apt_get]

Have confidence overseas friend! I hope you love your time in Canada!

[@bleedingpepper]

Natsuki is one of the most human of human beings.

[@nicob9416]

Just imagine an alternate reality of the channel where Natsuki goes to the UK and meets Chris

[@heinzmustermann8416]

@laflugantabastardo Thid comment should get a medal!

[@purplehatguy]

Woah

[@wildcamlmusic]

And it would be called “NatsUK”

[@Mysticmoon62]

Oof.

[@dawnhero6439]

Anatsuki In England

[@grimsladeleviathan3958]

The way I'd describe Natsuki's english is "It doesn't make much sense, but you understand it"

[@dengtianshuo]

Like life

[@gamingunicorn6475]

”it’s so bad, it’s good” is what you mean, right? Or do you mean his valiant effort makes you laugh as he does everything he can to communicate with you, because he’s so social? In any case, I agree.

[@thorgodofblunder5928]

GamingUnicorn64 I’m convinced he’s fully bilingual and does it for the memes

[@beatsaberprincess7269]

funny, thats kinda just like my japanese 笑笑

[@justleo2956]

@@thorgodofblunder5928 Im convinced created his own languages and we are just copying him

[@-Sharki-]

I almost teared up watching Natsuki talk about things he wished he would’ve done, but how he instead took the easy path…I am nearly 40 and I am questioning choices I made in life constantly, and I related to him so much in that moment. And him reading comments on Chris’s KZbin about him? That was honestly so adorable and pure. How could you not love him?! This was so well done and well made. My husband and I just finished watching it. We love your videos, Chris, and your ever present British sarcasm, humor, and amazing camera work. We have become huge fans of Natsuki. He is so authentic and genuine, truly the biggest Japanese punk rocker, and I just can’t help but love him. He seems like he’d be the most fun uncle and friend. I loved getting to experience London and Paris, places I’ll probably never get to see, through Natsuki’s eyes. 🤘🏻

[@ZombieOfun]

I can't help but smile whenever Natsuki speaks. What a larger than life character, and charismatic to boot

[@RandomNPC2532]

Flight from Japan to England = $1,020 Bus ride to the cemetery = $12 Natsuki not googling where the person was buried = Priceless

[@animetherapy2796]

For everything else there's MasterCard 😂

[@buildinasentry1046]

@@yungmentalproblems You dont know Natsuki lmao

[@priyanshu_29]

From a British man who found happiness in Japan comes a documentary about a Japanese man who finds happiness in Britain & France. Life is balloons. You need to be free to soar high.

[@jedivind]

Suggest editing sour to soar. Otherwise good comment :)

[@priyanshu_29]

jedivind Thanks for the catch..

[@garryferrington811]

Hurray for Natsuki. Hope he gets to Sid's resting place some day. Very creative idea, Eiffel Tower and dolls. And now I know: life is balloons.

[@CaesarBro]

When he said, "nice, long vacation" followed by "one week" my heart broke for Natsuki.

[@user-xk3xc6xm1d]

It could be because of budget cutting cost. But him realize allot and appreciated more in life in a short period of travel.

[@rilaxkumah]

Same mindset in U.S. too, well, at least its forced on most workers? Idk. I do know Holidays are the worst in some jobs... 😑 and most people thought holidays with relatives were a part of family values. If people want good workers, they should take care of workers...🤔 They oil and fuel machines don't they? 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ But can't even give workers the money and breaks they need?

[@olthdorimirth6055]

@jernejj5 meanwhile I'd get like... Three days...

[@DarkSlasher36]

Unless you got a real high paying job or are paying with a group/going with a family its rare you can go abroad in the UK you gotta either camp in shitty rain because the UK weather cant let us have nice things or nothing at all.

[@itsfine5818]

@@DarkSlasher36 I sometimes take my 4 week yearly vacation for granted. And I usually just waste it.

[@catherine_404]

I cried several times, it's just so touching. You, Chris, are a great friend, we are blessed to have you around on KZbin, and Natsuki is a brilliant person. I think, we love him because he's so real, so genuine, he's an effervescent spring of something almost magical. If I met Natsuki, I wouldn't know if I should hug him, or bow to him. Please send him my regards, he deserves the best.

[@AnasHart]

35:46 Wait, I'm actually watching this after a recent Abroad in Japan podcast (with Chris and Pete), did they not know each other before this movie? Haha, thats pretty crazy if they didnt. Chris and Pete work really well together, love the podcasts! Ps. Natsuki is a legend

[@TheNostalgicGoggle]

Can we just crowdfund yearly trips for Natsuki to go to different countries? It would be a joy to watch him explore different cultures.

[@AlexisBii]

I love this idea!! You should tweet this and tag Chris

[@eresthon]

Yeeeees

[@RaddyC]

Natsuki goes to Brazil for a weekend. That would be a show

[@mullahforbreakfast]

uh can we please make this happen please. Natsuki in Lebanon. Natsuki in the Maldives, Natsuki Discovers Tibet etc.

[@ickleronny]

Woah, this is a great idea!

[@connorh7947]

Probably the best movie I've seen in 2020

[@aeiou4184]

Wow i didnt know he looked at his old videos comments. But then again this is a masterpiece.

[@nothing11558]

Honestly

[@tylerbarr2740]

Is natsuki the movie 2 still happening?

[@ChinmayVP]

Most underrated movie💜... I'm waiting for ryotaro movie & it to flop😂😂

[@silasclausen8297]

Same

[@Y-two-K]

natsuki-san is such a lovable character This documentary at times felt like a mockumentary, but another times felt so sincere and poignant. Good work guys!

[@Xx0ME0xX]

"Mona Lisa isn't smiling, but I'll make her smile" and i know he damn well he could as well. I love his personality, despite his broken English, whenever I see him in an Abroad in Japan video ( or anywhere else), there's immediately a smile on my face that lasts throughout the entire time he's on screen. This is my first time watching this video, but I've watched a bunch of videos that Natsuki has been in, and tbh, I actually hover over the old videos to see if he's in them, and if he is, i watch them. It sucks seeing that this seemingly happy-go-lucky guy is also inflicted by Japanese work culture. Hopefully that can be changed in the future. Especially with his mention of a long holiday being only a week. He deserves months of holiday with how much joy he brings viewers on youtube.

[@villanli]

Get you a friend that dedicates a whole movie to you😂

[@zacherylewis3755]

Friend goals

[@droutlaw2183]

Yeah my friends are slacking

[@gian.4388]

@@droutlaw2183 I mean, you're not Natsuki

[@ivx8345]

Idd, props too the guy from this channel. Must be nice for him to do something back for Natsuki! Two very nice people indeed.

[@gunungmerapiapi1933]

Yeah, Japanese have a knack for "the deepest friendship often comes through a chance meeting" It did, and it's beautiful

[@Ikesmashbros]

>Engaging "characters" with clear goals >Great "character" development >Genuine humor Bro this was a better movie than many movies out there

[@chinesecovidanalswabs4752]

@@dansmith1661 lol

[@ThomasinaJefferson-ke7xs]

Shut your sad mouth, Dan. This was absolutely lovely. You’re just jealous you don’t have Natsuki in your life.

[@francescoakajoker]

Agreed

[@s0ler]

I want a “Life is Balloons” shirt

[@overit1343]

I absolutely loved this! His personality is great, enthusiastic mixed with childlike wonder for everything. He just seems so genuine. He’s completely up for anything. This was a great movie.

[@danielj7053]

I am so glad Natsuki approached Chris that first night,he really is a special guy,just like Chris himself.

[@BearMeOut]

Unknown to him at the time, that single decision will bring smile into millions of internet stranger

[@a.j.figliolini7771]

We (all) can be heroes, just for one day.

[@Heylow1]

I just recently discovered that there is actual footage of that fateful first meeting, on patreon 🤯 Don't know why that wasn't in this video, but seeing that after watching the movie, just made it hit different

[@adamwest8711]

*like* I’m too old to care about this but I just can’t make it 70.

[@SD-oi9gr]

It would have been totally easy for this to have become a “you and him in Europe video” but you did it the right way. You totally excluded yourself from the movie only to add context and info so that the star that is natsuki can shine. Most youtubers refuse to allow others to shine.

[@luiscedeno7856]

chris is a legend for doing this

[@ravekidd69]

I was thinking the same thing! What a selfless and wonderful thing Chris did for his friend! Actions like this give me faith in humanity.

[@autohmae]

Chris is foremost a film maker first before being a KZbin personality.

[@kaikart123]

Chris once said he want to make Natsuki rich and famous, so he could go home. That's when Natsuki also said "No".

[@johncartman222]

I kind of missed Chris. Somehow when they are both on the video, the movie shines. I liked this one too, but love to see them both.

[@PorkChopJones]

This documentary is both well made and speaks volumes regarding friendship . A heart felt story of someone who we have grown very fond of in a short amount of time, mostly due to Natsuki's own magnetic personality. He is the guy that everyone wants to be around. He has this unpredictable nature of which you're never really sure what he is about to say, But when he does say something he has a knack for making everyone smile. He would make a great doctor, in the sense that he is a real down to earth kind of guy that would be easy to get along with. Great production!

[@amanchaudhary3340]

Why is it so that the most happy and enthusiastic people have the most profound understanding and philosophy in life? Respect and love for Natsuki.

[@chopperman2122]

"Introverts don't make friends, they get adopted by an extrovert"

[@etherealelf]

Sooo true

[@KeithFox]

Is that quote in this movie?

[@chopperman2122]

Keith Fox Nope. I just thought it was very fitting given that Natsuki kind of found Chris wandering Japan and adopted him as a best friend. XD

[@Keurlock]

Why does that seem true??😂🤨

[@MrKillroy26]

Chopperman it’s very true

[@parkb5320]

“Jesus crisis dog.’ I lost it, Natsuki is the best.

[@franklinromero1863]

Yeah that was a funny moment indeed

[@amberrichey2769]

Me too Jesus dog

[@SykeMed]

Maybe two!

[@aneets1018]

I love this, it helped me feel inspired to get out of my own bubble and have some fun! Thank you Natsuki and thank you Chris :D

[@einenkaffeeillust353]

"when will you stop" "when I die" I know smoking is unhealthy, but that line was kinda badass isn't it.

[@yyakaemun]

it was more sad if anything

[@mongolianfishingvillages1371]

@@yyakaemun fax

[@ObservationofLimits]

@@yyakaemun more people than you think live that way. And it's not a depressive sentence, it's a, "I'm going to live my life, and when I die, I die. I won't live my life, in fear of when or why I might die." It's the opposite of depressing. It's very in the moment.

[@yyakaemun]

​@@ObservationofLimits I know well how many people live like that, that's why it's even worse. There is no need to fear death, but it is stupid to willingly run to it, wouldn't you agree? Otherwise we all might as well just jump off a building right now because why not let's "live". It's a fatalistic philosophy to follow that leads only to self-destruction.

[@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026]

If only death by smoking wasn't so brutal...There're many ways it will eventually kill you, but, lung cancer is one of the more horrific. Seeing family members, the way they were at the end, was very disturbing. All died before 70. It's not a glamorous or badass death, and the suffering starts long beforehand. I support people's right to do whatever they want with their own bodies if they aren't hurting other people and are of (relatively) sound mind. However, it's easy to think you're a badass who just lives in the moment, not worrying about tomorrow, while you aren't hooked up to oxygen and chemo in a hospital room. It doesn't just make you live less time, your last years are typically hell. I would never say this to a smoker's face (unless they personally were genuinely wanting a wake-up call or motivation to quit) because I "know better" than them. Trust me. They know. I've smoked before. Nobody could've told me otherwise. I get it. But watching the brutal reality of cancer consuming someone you love really shook me. I pass no judgement on people who smoke, but I really wished they wouldn't, even if I keep it to myself.

[@jackiemelvin1387]

100% on rotten tomatoes

[@sursomsatan1225]

The only movie where critics and audience concur completely

[@willowmasquerade2107]

He makes the rotten tomatoes fresh 😂

[@Philson]

I swear, Chris Broad has the perfect documentary voice.

[@CamilleLMacLean]

yes, totally!

[@awesomewav2419]

its cause hes a pom

[@senza4591]

Him and tom scott should collab for ultimate documentary british guy voice.

[@Bruce_Wayne777]

He is lucky to have such an amazing woman as his wife, she seems very kind and nice, that alone can make someone happy and fulfilled!

[@BruceVial]

When he said “My Breakfast…” I thought he was beckoning to the cat.

[@DKC1011]

having spent months watching your videos, I have only now learned that your name is Chris Broad, and finally the name abroad in Japan finally makes sense holy shit

[@tobiastranetellefsen4203]

What a coincidence that his last name is Broad like in Abroad.

[@animeflowers2790]

Yeah same I just realized that

[@sheath420]

Chris A. Broad

[@opappi]

Well for me its only about a week, but since I should have watched all videos soon, I'm pretty surprised too :D

[@ianmartin6643]

Is Chris A broad?

[@ZionZah]

Everybody: Japanese people are generally quite shy and introvert Japan: Here, have a Natsuki

[@lehua16]

You will be surprised those shy introvert looking people is really like away from work or public faces. I went to visit Japanese shrine community NY gathering after ceremony. Started from sharing dinner with about 200 people...everyone brought a plate each, then one middle aged woman started playing sax amazingly, then everyone started to show off their own talent ! Opera singing, grandpa playing drum, young mom hip hop dancing... God blessed sake was going around, party went for hours. Old and young, rich and poor we sang, we danced, we laughed loud! Then time to finish, everyone suddenly just turned to collective cleaner, washed all the dishes cleaned up place vacuumed and mopped and went home like nothing happened lol I was amazed!!! Behind public faces, Japanese people are quit eccentric and colourful!!!

[@snifey7694]

Let's just pray to God pure Japanese people won't die in the time of 2070 somewhere

[@mustang3429]

@@snifey7694 what do you mean die ?

[@lauryrodriguez7229]

@@mustang3429 The Japanese population technically is declining because of low birth rate and people having kids later in life if at all

[@ladytsuki2222]

😂😂

[@AstridAstreia]

This movie is so wholesome and heartwarming, I love Natsuki's enthusiasm. You were really lucky to find each other. I wonder if Natsuki's enthusiasm towards life couldn't be of some help to young hikikomori or young introverted people in general. Some of them might be "hiding" because they feel insecure or like they do not fit in class, but seeing Natsuki and listening to his advice of getting out of Japan (as in being open to other ways of thinking, not just phisically leaving the country) could help them see the big picture, open up their horizons and consider other options. Instead of rent-a-sister, they'd have an older enthusiastic brother, who's not afraid of breaking conventions and be unique. ❤

[@Thunda_Storm]

Coming back to this after so many years of Natsuki is so nostalgic, incredibly well made high quality documentary, and Natsuki's entire life story is just so wholesome. I wish him nothing but the best in life, and thank you Chris for both showing Natsuki the world, and showing the world Natsuki.

[@Convair]

“The Mona Lisa isn’t smiling, but I will make her smile” I love his personality :)

[@HighLordSythen]

Finally getting around to watching this, and as soon as I heard him say it, I scrolled down into the comments looking for it. Absolutely love that line. Natsuki is a treasure.

[@Convair]

Sythen ikr

[@annadelsiena]

Man works himself to the bone for 15 hours a day all year long, wants a long holiday... 1 week. Japanese people are mad with the amount of work they do. Take good care of Natsuki, Chris. He's precious. And so are you, you grumpy sap

[@hippie_4762]

Right? I could not imagine finding time to unwind, improve or care for myself in such a work culture. Makes me consider just how privileged I actually am, living in a north-western European country.

[@markeldik7057]

@@hippie_4762 I don't understand why they keep doing it. I get that they are used to it and it's considered honorable and all that. But it's been proven plenty of times that even an 8 hour work day might be too long. People are less productive when they work longer. So especially when you don't do production work, very often a 6 hour work day would be as productive as 8. But it will take a while for Japan to change. I would love to migrate, but I can't retire for quite a while and don't want to suffer though their work days.

[@Jbam17]

@@markeldik7057 not everyone there works 15 hours a day or even 12. The average Japanese works 10 hours a day, and have 2 days off a week. The main thing is, is that they often work unpaid overtime because its in their culture to stay and finish a job, even if its outside of work hours.

[@nerdnairbnordnirbu9044]

The majority dont work 15 hours a day. Also even though they work long they dont work hard. They dont complete work as fast as americans do. Their productivity is low.

[@markeldik7057]

@@nerdnairbnordnirbu9044 @jobobobo I know all that, but without looking into IT in japan as someone in IT its already kinda sucky over here. I imagine it can only be worse there. And I get that the pressure to just keep on going really fast isn't there so much as here, but I would much rather do something quickly than very leisurely. Difference in mentality I guess. Also with the pace I tend to work 10 hours would break me as well. I notice very much that like the first 4 hours I achieve like 2/3ds of what I do the entire day if not more.

[@ciaranhoward4282]

This Natsuki guy genuinely seems like the sweetest guy. He seems like such a great guy to be around ❤

[@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026]

Legend! As sad and frustrating as it must've been at the time, just the idea of Natsuki traveling all that way and going straight to the graveyard to pay respect to Sid Vicious as the first item on his bucket-list, only to not find him, then actually googling where he died AFTER already getting there and buying flowers, was actually really funny...sounds like something I'd do.

[@Ryutix]

Natsuki is the protagonist of this anime called life

[@yeah2853]

I LOVE this comment

[@draco5991rep]

Is it a slice of life anime or a magical girl anime?

[@Dream-ef9nf]

Is it on Crunchyroll?

[@NotSatanael]

"Life is better with balloons" -- Natsuki (2018) Words of wisdom

[@MrNolos]

Life IS balloons

[@simonburda2021]

and without a doubt a new t-shirt i can't wait to buy :D

[@AlexDracoulis]

I'm not crying, you're crying! But wow, what a beautiful movie. Can't believe I didn't see this until now. Thank you Natsuki and Chris, keep being awesome.

[@mamesmck5236]

I need this to be at the very least, a trilogy.

[@Denofu]

Natsuki in Japanese: The waves help me relax and make me relieve stress. Natsuki in English: *The guardian Stonehenge, big bird.*

[@madscot_]

Give this movie a goddamn Oscar, that was so well done. You see KZbin, you don't have to pander to big celebrities and Hollywood to make quality content. Look at what Chris was able to do with the right creativity and resources. Absolutely amazed by the quality of this movie, Chris you keep going beyond of what we expect from your channel. You have mastered and perfected your style to finally produce this masterpiece. So glad to have been following your from the old days where you were still in your first flat. It's been an incredible adventure and I can't wait to see what you have next for us. Once more, congratulations.

[@marcoescobar8094]

Double Scotch I basically said the same thing but you said it way better.

[@melonheaded]

check out RocketJump or Corridor channel. They basically do the same thing but more into filmaking

[@megathicccgonkthighs2108]

My jaw was hurting after I finshed this movie, I realized it was because I hadn't stoped smiling the entire time, didn't know anything could make me like Natsuki even more

[@1whospeaks]

This movie is uniquely Japanese, not that your other videos AREN'T Japanese, but his honesty about his feelings, who he liked and disliked, what he lost and what he wanted out of life is something I don't think anyone, particularly people raised by Japanese culture, would ever divulge, its really heartwarming and unique, just like the man himself. I hope you find a way to quit smoking Natsuki, the world needs people like you to live very long.

[@CrowandTalbot]

I can't think of anything more punk than being so excited to see where your punk idol was buried that you don't check to see if he's really buried there.

[@ProfDrLaeradr]

A random nighty encounter on a random street in Japan and its result. Im absolutely amazed. This is the beauty of life.

[@zeening]

this is the single best thing i have ever seen, you should have won a grammy or emmy or whatever it would be, man Natsuki is such an incredibly wholesome person, sooo relatable wish i could be half as awesome as him, such an incredibly sweet guy literally went and bought flowers just to bring to someone's grave he never knew or met and just thought maybe if he went to a famous random graveyard Sid would be there lol, everything about that is just so wholesome

[@lu_loading]

Natsuki Aso is a remarkable person. Truly a gift to this world in my opinion. It's comforting to know that there are people like Chris, and Natsuki in the world. I think that Natsuki shows all of us, that everyone has their own unique story to tell. Thank you Chris, and Natsuki for bringing all of us watching your videos a big smile.

[@sgt_lensky]

Cannot believe that this film is 3 years old already. Almost 4 actually. Love how unapologetically positive Natsuki is.

[@AbroadinJapan]

It's finally here! Almost a year since we started (although we've filmed at various intervals throughout the last year!) About a year and a half ago I made a joke on Patreon about making Natsuki: The Movie. Suddenly everyone decided it was a good idea and off we went, to turn an amusing idea into reality. I learned a heck of a lot from producing this; from learning how to make half decent opening credit sequences and music videos, to attempting to tell a story over the period of an hour. It's been a fun struggle and above all I'm just looking forward to sharing Natsuki's life with you all behind the scenes. A HUGE shoutout to the Abroad in Japan Patreon community for making this happen. Also be sure to stick around for the three post credit scenes! Why not turn it into a fun drinking game; drink every time Natsuki smokes, drinks or swears! (Good luck with that)

[@nootnoot1290]

This is amazing Chris

[@AVACODOSOFLAW]

NOICE

[@roenkozekadam]

When is the sequel about Ryotaro?

[@ethan5719]

Abroad in Japan do you know/did you know anyone with the surname phelan? Love your vids btw.

[@zaydbhula1161]

Abroad in Japan. I love this. Omg. This is such a huge thing I was waiting for

[@blobfordeath2250]

I watched this whole thing with a smile on my face. That's the natsuki effect

[@rukhsanaparveen4187]

That should be an official effect ngl

[@ryanjohn8875]

Yesss same I cant stop smiling when he’s there

[@justagoogleuser8642]

"Life is better with balloons."

[@wildlifedude982]

Oh no!!! It’s spreading!!!

[@itsmefm]

Mandela effect: 😔✋ Coriolis effect: 😔✋ Natsuki effect: 😎👉

[@KayMarieClair]

This was an unsuspecting gift. Natsuki is a wildly beautiful human being and it was a pleasure to have this video be so focused on that. Chris thank you for bringing this man more into the world, and your subtle humor...of course.

[@brem-]

I remember seeing a comment here but I can't find it. It was something about an alternate world or timeline or whatever, one where Natsuki went to the UK and made a youtube channel named NatsUK and met Chris just somewhere on the street.

[@SpaceDisco1]

Never forget the time Natsuki went to London, to a random cemetary to honor Sid Vicious who was actually buried in New York. And then he honored Karl Marx instead.

[@MikuHatsune12]

he isn't buried in new york, he's cremated and scattered somewhere, his girlfriend nancy is buried in pennsylvania in a jewish cemetery

[@mattbenz99]

@@MikuHatsune12 That makes sense. Judaism bans cremation, so she couldn't really be cremated and scattered with him.

[@velvetbiscuit7621]

That was so cute

[@mikaelandersson1288]

@@MikuHatsune12 His ashes got scattered over Nancy's grave by his mother.

[@MikuHatsune12]

@@mikaelandersson1288 interesting thanks 👍

[@lord_rahleo]

Just wait until he gets to New York and finds out Sid was actually cremated.

[@moneyman1995100]

And supposedly his mom spilled his ashes at the airport!

[@SNNetwork]

Chris Nixon he can go to dee dee joey and johnnys graves tho and johnny thunders

[@ShersGarage]

Supposedly mother scattered his ashes over his girlfriend Nancy.

[@darrellmarcks6304]

And Nancy is buried in Philadelphia...

[@DumbestDumbFool]

I have never been more interested in a deceased, cremated, and then scattered punk rock that died in another country after reading this comments.

[@tobiasalbone5454]

Natsuki's English dialogue is like one of those soundbite things that you can press and it makes random noise/catchphrases. Hilarious guy

[@kaylazomboid6433]

I'm a journalism student who after about 4 years moved back to their hometown during the whole world situation. I first started watching your content when you interviewed Hyde. Lately I've been itching to travel again, but can't (for obvious reasons plus money, university etc.) so I've been bingeing your content. Natsuki has been one of my favourites since I first saw him, his energy is so contagious. Not only is this documentary so freaking good, it's actually inspired me in heaps of ways. Keeping at my dreams, all of that stuff but also...sharing stories is what I've wanted to do my whole life, so what you've created here Chris inspires me to work on my craft. Love this so much.

[@squishy_thighz]

"I chose the easy path too many times" I really feel Natsuki here, because I'm exactly the same. I ended up not going to study abroad because it was harder than just staying here. After that I chose an easy, boring job over a more interesting, but challenging one for the same reason. Thinking back I wish I would have just taken a chance once and went for the harder, but more interesting choice.

[@LaniakeaDenizen]

Ah man, that scene was such a gut-punch but everything that followed was so inspiring. Thanks Natsuki! You really made me see that it's still possible to chase my dreams. Also, thanks Chris for putting this together. May your videos be forever monitized.

[@ashleighmichellexoxo]

It's not too late! Every new day is a new opportunity to chose how you want to live your life. If you have a dream, take the first step to realizing it today! It might be hard, but like you said, you regret doing what was easy in the past. Don't wake up 10 years from now and regret not having done something now!

[@raymakbutwithmoustache6413]

Natsuki: Mona Lisa isn't smiling *I'll make her smile*

[@raymakbutwithmoustache6413]

Brick

[@judycross9541]

What an amazing story hopefully one day I would love to be able to meet him

[@rx-42-s]

To start, the movie itself was amazing. I enjoyed it immensly. At the same time, what moved me the most was the noticeable lack of negative comments (I've been scrolling for 20 minutes and I haven't seen a single one). I've yet to see a comments' section this consistently positive; it's awesome!

[@minds_are_made_of_clouds9543]

The most shocking thing about this movie is that I found out Natsuki is in his mid 40s!! What he looks way younger

[@jeongbalsancat]

yeah I'm Korean and even with my standards I guessed he was 35 ish

[@backtoshellac6459]

It's those asian genes man

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

Yeah I thought he's like mide 30s

[@philipbenhardb.velasco369]

hes still full of life and vigor! makes me a 25 man feel inadequately old

[@xyzen9673]

Thats the asian genes at work

[@TuxedoMasc]

"Mona Lisa isn't smiling - BUT I'LL MAKE HER SMILE" Have I died and met my God?

[@lomien007]

Natsuki is just great. I'm a similar age to Natsuki and I'm dealing with similar issues. Thanks to this movie, I've finally made up my mind and am starting to seriously plan my trip abroad, and the destination is none other than Japan :) Thanks.

[@jenelaina5665]

You make it? Thinking of the same rn.

[@duvetcat]

I love how kindest, and fun forms an aura around Natsuki. I'm so happy Natsuki and Chris found each other !

[@lasagnadragon2780]

Anyone else got scared at first when he touched his cat and said "my breakfast"?

[@zachface.19]

The Terrestrial Tesseract omg I didn’t even think about that XD

[@weirdgamer2985]

i totally thought he meant the cat was his breakfast at first...then it cut to his coffe, i laughed so much watching this...its bloody 4:00am i should not be laughing this much

[@tannymazinni]

LMAO

[@brandonjeanson3862]

AHAHAHAHAHA

[@doeyyyyu]

Yes!

[@hirokoyamamoto8857]

As a Japanese living abroad, I can relate to what Natsuki felt about his life. He really needed to go outside Japan to see the world! His personality is too big for the small country. And once he sees the world, he won’t let it go, he needs to experience more! I wish he could take more vacation to nourish his soul. What a wonderful, heartwarming movie, Chris! Thanks much for creating this!!

[@hannesk7800]

Yeah, I really hope he can make more trips in the future. When he was telling about his youth and music dreams, it was just really relatable, because making music and seeing the world have also always been my dreams as well. And hearing him talk about missed chances and past regrets in the same way I've heard lots of older work-stressed people here in my own home country (Finland) talk... It just felt like my heart was crying on his behalf. :(

[@hirokoyamamoto8857]

@@hannesk7800 Making music and seeing the world sound very creative! I only sing in Karaoke and I always admire people who can actually create music and/or play instruments! I didn't know that people in Finland works very hard as well, because I have only heard about the positive things about Finland (good work balance, good education, great nature, etc). I agree with you, I watched first half of the movie during lunch break and felt so sad and depressed about Natsuki's regret. I liked how Chris ended the movie. Their friendship is very heart-warming :)

[@tatai1001]

@@hirokoyamamoto8857 Asian countries generally have poor work life balance.Once we come out of college it's work work and more work and then death.Its sad but a never ending cycle of life.I'm from India and i can relate, I'll probably never get go outside of my country and travel but i was so happy for natsuki.It made me happy.He gives out positive vibes.

[@vaibhavtripathi8474]

@@tatai1001 bhaiya please aise mat fas keh reh jaao, mujhe lagta hai mera kya hoga

[@bloodbeastseb]

What an ending!! It’s amazing seeing this now after knowing Natsuki has been able to travel more.

[@AlexLP0]

Finally came around to watching this masterpiece. Even though before starting the video I said to myself "Only a few minutes, I want to do something after that" I got hooked immediately and watched the whole movie from start to end. Such an enjoyable experience. It made me happy seeing Natsuki having a blast traveling outside of Japan

[@oaksf9252]

i never watched it because it was so long and i didnt wanted to commit to an hour of wasted free time. but i was a fool. it was just brilliant.

[@unnath1762]

same

[@user-ry6pd4to2j]

I only found out it was an hour long after I finished it. Literally thought it was like 15 minutes.

[@Boyzby]

Same here, and after it was done I wanted more! We need to get Natsuki to New York!