Itasha is peak Japanese car culture - Itasha Vision at Fuji Speedway

[@noriyaro]

Roll-out video on the bonus channel (sub to the bonus channel!) -> Itasha Vision roll-out at Fuji Speedway 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHXXf6N8g7pgeck

[@max_coast]

"The car is a Honda, but the character is Subaru. Who... looks like a sports coach, but is actually a duck." This is why I love car culture.

[@paulwediting7175]

This is the exact thing I wanted to comment on. Nothing beats car culture

[@Rye042]

Fun fact about Subaru from Hololive: Her character was not actually a duck, but was gaslighted into being a duck because of her voice sounding like duck squeeling.

[@neonhoshi]

Hahahaha I’d have to 100000% agree!!

[@generalistg]

@@Rye042 there needs to be a shuba shuba horn mod

[@MadmanJnr]

I thought you were making it up... then I got to that part...😂

[@pinoypc21]

I’m convinced Alexi is very cultured and donates red super chats to his favorite vtuber lol.

[@noriyaro]

I'm just there for the supachayomi.

[@rockervdrive]

He even knew Subaru is a duck!

[@nico179]

A Nekopara wrap on the Probox would be quite nice

[@Tortuguita117]

🔥🔥

[@alphaenterprise2232]

That's the man of culture right there, I am not a fan of nekopara, but the probox wrapped in itasha is something that should have happen.

[@possibly8180]

Lmao that takes me back

[@s70driver2005]

ProSucc for sure!!!

[@user-yq1eb8gi6b]

idk... I'd prefer nagatoro

[@Sleepy_Otter]

That full Hakos Baelz wrap is really well done, damn. My itasha would be a '80s Trans Am with Hank Hill.

[@R3IMU]

Instead of a bottle of NOS you put a bottle of propane in the trunk.

[@mikewright84]

Propane tank for air ride

[@MechanicalSlime]

Yeah the wraps he gets done are really nice and it's like 100% coverage since the car is actually black and you don't see that at all.

[@jamesatwood4433]

omfg!

[@npc_driver5228]

I would suggest a ford ranger instead of a Trans-am, like Hank's truck. And you can put a propane tank and grill in the back.

[@LuckyKnightJP]

this week on noriyaro, alexi explains what gacha games are while looking at funny cartoon cars

[@LouisSubearth]

Should've asked Garnt to tag along.

[@L14M44]

How tf was this comment a day ago

[@joz1751]

​​@@L14M44it's cos it was released on different platform earlier/yesterday, patreon or something. Same with the likes

[@whitelo6717]

Alexi, there’s an actual racehorse owner right there at the itasha show! The Mazda 3, featured at 12:27 in the background, belongs to西山茂行, the owner of Seiun Sky and Nishino Flower. These magnificent horses have even been immortalized as characters in the Uma Musume anime and game.西山茂行 is deeply passionate about ensuring the world remembers his deep-loved horses, and that's why he's transformed his Mazda 3 into an itasha. By the way, he also has a Husqvarna bike, which is also a itasha.

[@radracer8777]

this is incredible, thank you for sharing!

[@Oxyenless]

dead horse meat

[@squidikka]

@@Oxyenless Edgy.

[@Oxyenless]

@@squidikka the horses gotta go somewhere ya know

[@quentinl6256]

bro how do you even spot that

[@grijkee]

Great Teacher Onizuka themed Cresta JZX100 would be huge W

[@noriyaro]

I see what you did there.

[@czaczaczar]

Just put Onizuka & Uchiyamada's face in the hood on that Cresta. Instant itasha!

[@Pelleministeri]

MY CRESTA

[@hiki_neat315]

外国人なのによく知ってるなぁ

[@acolyte1951]

that's a great suggestion

[@Francozucchelli157]

Did he make the cute and funny joke at 12:00 !? what a legend

[@VideoFromJake]

These videos are great as Alexi somehow knows all the anime, vtubers, and games while also knowing all the car stuff to talk about. How does he find the time to learn and retain all of this

[@aescendance]

Terminally online

[@canismajor1186]

He said it's from his daughters watching morning cartoons. I think he's just an anime otaku. He said it some podcast.

[@YaksBall8]

"somehow" is the funny part 😂

[@Yung6Pack]

degeneracy

[@WildShotZ14]

alexi is an old otaku he used to watch them but stopped beacuse of the isekai era he said in trash taste podcast

[@BundSama]

Car is a Honda NSX NA1. Character would be Major Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, (not the movie or the TV series) but either artwork from from the OG himself Masanori Ota (Masamune Shirow) Or the artwork from it's PS1 video game done by the great Toshihiro Kawamoto (Cowboy Bebop, Golden Boy)

[@99Lezard99]

youre my man 💪🤝

[@noriyaro]

Shirow is the man but the PS1 game artwork was pretty peak. 👌

[@cesariojpn]

Alexi again showing his weeb power level.

[@Tortuguita117]

It's over 9000!

[@racingmaniacgt1]

with every video Alexi is letting us know how much he is one of us....

[@NEEDbacon]

You can also see him become less coy about him being a massive weeb with each Itasha video. Like going back to the first one and he's all "Ohh I don't know but I think this is *insert correct show with a synopsis about what it is*" and here he's just describing stuff as is.

[@techpassion4126]

​​​@@NEEDbacon On that note, one super endearing thing I've liked is how much of a fan he is for Nakiri Ayame on these vids. I think he did a quick "yo dazo" in one of the vids. Then in another vid he talked about how one of his fave Itashas for that show was an R34 with Ayame art that had really good shading/lighting. Then there was also that tangent he had explaining gap moe with someone like Ayame who looks devilish but is actually a goofball. And now on this vid he says he's "a bit of a fan" at 8:15. Alexi is a proper Nakiri-gumi, love to see it

[@Kelvin_Foo]

It's times like these when we remember that Alexi livesubbed Evangelion on VHS tape back in the day.

[@alterego5411]

That yo dayo in the end really surprised me I was expecting it when he cover the car but he didn’t But out of Nowhere in the end was 👌👌👌

[@alterego5411]

⁠@@techpassion4126 That yo dayo in the end really surprised me I was expecting it when he cover the car but he didn’t But out of Nowhere in the end was 👌👌👌

[@WoodEe-zq6qv]

4:42 Fascinating that Noriyaro pretends to not know exactly when Lucky Star came out.

[@alexnelson9023]

I would love to see an itasha wrap on the pro box. As for the character, I think something you enjoy personally makes it more special.

[@JoCaTen]

Can't get enough of those. Especially when the theme is of something old school, from over 15 years or so.

[@TheDustyForest]

same lmao, idk why but there is something about seeing itasha of old anime i used to love, it's like 'ah, someone else remembers'

[@JoCaTen]

@@TheDustyForest yeah yeah, especially that Suzuki Swift with that Burst Angel itasha a while ago, was it a year ago? Saw it live on twitch too before it got to KZbin. Absolutely lost it then as burst angel is long forgotten, it'll turn 20 next year around April. It's a childhood favorite of mine along with Haruhi Suzumiya and what got me into anime in the first place years later once I decided to watch anime out of nowhere. Changed my whole life

[@aprtur]

​​​@@JoCaTenyour saying this is ringing true for me lately, with a lot of old series I watched as a kid coming out of slumber in some form or another...but what really gets me is that you have one of my favorite all time series here by having Natsumi as your PFP.

[@squidikka]

I deeply respect the guys sticking with their oldschool anime waifus in classic otaku fashion versus the flavour of the month gacha/vtuber stuff that changes every other week. It just hits different and feels more authentic.

[@JoCaTen]

@@squidikka oh absolutely, they deserve the respect indeed as thanks to them, people either remember said old school anime and media as well as discover said media

[@RodCarlin]

We are creating a Itasha scene here in Brazil, your videos were definitely my biggest inspiration to get one. I believe there are like 10-15 cars that we know and the number is just increasing

[@DEADBRO_]

Thats awesome 🤙

[@s70driver2005]

Let's gooooo

[@nicolasrodriguesdossantos1881]

I don't have a car yet but I plan on doing a NerdCast RPG itasha 😅😂

[@bosnianlain]

what city are you located, just curious

[@RodCarlin]

@@bosnianlain I'm from Curitiba, but most of the scene is in Sao Paulo

[@cheeky1441]

need an imported hellcat with a peter griffin wrap

[@LouisSubearth]

Sounds like something you'd see in Florida. I love it.

[@Tortuguita117]

with a sublime Wendys girl

[@mikewright84]

Angry giant chicken face instead of the hellcat logo

[@brother-calm]

yuppp

[@Pinkskull69420]

My favorite anime, family guy

[@CADcytus]

I honestly respect these guys so much, they put SO much effort into this stuff. As for my personal choice of car/character I'd make, I'd LOVE a Onevia with Atsuko from Blue Archive plastered all over it. Other character option would be Miyuki from Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei. Mahouka was my first anime and I gotta pay respect to it somehow lmao

[@cay378]

noriyaro & itasha go so well together WE NEED MORE ANIME DEGENERACY ALEXI

[@555stargazer]

The blue R34 at 8:40 is, besides being a Lamy wrap, a replica of Jintei from Shutokou Battle/Tokyo Xtreme Racer! If I'm not mistaken, even the wheels are correct. Super super cool! EDIT: It's an R33. I don't know how I missed that. ;w;

[@NEEDbacon]

It's an R33 instead, but still super cool to see.

[@555stargazer]

@NEEDbacon Oops, you're right. My bad.

[@phage6982]

Yo I almost broke my neck trying to follow that camera swing across it. *dicaprio whistle meme'd so hard*

[@ferrariman195]

The lucky star, Lycoris recoil and Bocchi the rock cars looked awesome. If i could have an Itasha car i would have a GTR and do it up with images of Miho Nishizumi from the Girls Und Panzer anime

[@shoobydoobydoooo]

Just gotta say, amidst all the cool livery, that simple BMW M3 GTR with the stripes in the style of MW (2005) but green was such a fun throwback! Great video.

[@ajracingnitto]

8:51 Would've loved to see a bit more of that R33 done up as Speed King from TXR:Zero

[@Thomas-yz7lv]

the yodayo in the end killed me, especially since the Ayame GTR made me falling into itasha rabbit hole XD tbf i think Polkka and RX7 is the perfect combination, there cant be more Polkka in a engine than in a rotary ;D i am surprised there wasnt any Fubuki or Gura car, also some really good Itashas are missing sadly Looking forward to your itasha project! just do your favorite char / vtuber and lets go ~for about 7k or more yey suffering~

[@Orzorn]

One big reason I appreciate Alexi is he doesn't just walk around going "Woah look at these nerds and their cringe cars woah" without describing anything like some folks might do. He knows the characters, the cars, and what they're going for and he respects it.

[@ashleytombs]

I just love the diversity of Alex’s videos. never know what we’re gonna get each week Highlight for me was at 2:36 4:40 9:26 16:05 But for me star of the show was Most wanted M3 it’s not a GTR like in the game no chance you get one of them but wow it’s stunning

[@enriquepastor3626]

1:49 m3 GTR replica Wheels

[@mclaggen6144]

14:10 Koyori did hold the #1 spot for most view hours for a female streamer for a little bit so you were sorta right there

[@noriyaro]

That's what I was thinking of yeah.

[@meinkraft2284]

In the anime Houkago no Peiades the characters ride sticks that have engine sounds which is goofy

[@generalistg]

Love all the Holo itasha, just so good. The Probox would be the funny one to do but the Cresta would be way cooler, especially in white/red for Ayame. Surprisingly didn't see any VSPO cars, thought they've picked up quite a bit recently. I think an AZKi Evo 5 would be pretty nice, or maybe one of those stealth wraps with Suisei on a Mk4 or A90 Supra.

[@StorKejsaren]

The CP77 car looked awesome, probably my favourite in this video. As for my own itasha, and maybe something for Alexi to take inspiration from, I would get a disused ambulance and put anime's most reliable help in need waifu on it: Speedwagon from JJBA.

[@Phin_Again]

I love the Pekora popup for when you described how vtubing is a rabbit hole (I was not ready for the mention of that one Uma based off a horse who was later euthanized lmao). And great explanation of Subaru. And yeah Usada Construction is a reference to her Minecraft streams I think. Itasha build for you: Whatever your favorite anime character is and on the minivan you bought (I forget what model it is lol) Itasha for me: Honestly, no idea what character but I wanna do it on my Prius lmao.

[@kalebroark87]

Actually big agree, the van would look sick in a full wrap.

[@notmiraiii]

Lum itasha on his Noah would be wild

[@ananta-san1608]

I'd love to see an American police car in the theme of Oozora Police with officer Subaru on one side and Baelz on another. Also the idea of commercial vehicle like a van or a Probox with liveries representing any of Holomem's company in Minecraft would be quite funny as well.

[@ikuvajaiset]

Itasha Cresta, i can feel it coming

[@4AFFGE]

i vote for this but with vice principal hiroshi on the wrap lol

[@eurosonly]

Subaru making an anime about collecting their own engine fragments is the most ironic thing I've heard of in ages.

[@connorkelly7846]

I gotta say, Bocchi the Rock is one of my favorite ones I've watched in a while. I will admit, it made me a little more motivated to play guitar. I feel bad for all the Les Paul's that were bought and promptly returned lol

[@killersushi99]

*Thank you for taking us along in this Itasha trip.*

[@KiraKiraDaze]

5:21 "Dont watch if you Don't wanna cry" That must've come form past experiences and now i cant stop thinking about a Sad Alexi Sobbing while watching anime

[@Ixxlostinabox]

0:38 NFSMW BMW looks sick in green.

[@ez33kiel6]

12:00 "cute and funny"😏

[@mrhades113]

I love these itasha videos, seeing all the creative designs is so cool.

[@RuTo94]

11:15 what type of Itasha wrap is that it's like 10% visible and blends in with the car I honestly love that style not to flashy.

[@kaitopillar]

Holy moly so much noriyarō this is a blessing

[@hydro626]

One of your first itasha videos was part of the influence that led me to make my Hatsune Miku and Megurine Luka EK hatch! So that answers that question I guess lol As for your car you should pick a character you love! And the S15 is a pretty good base for for it 👀

[@firenter]

Ok, the UsaKen Caddy got me, that is hilarious! I wonder if that person has done any of the other HoloKens too...

[@saizero0433]

I really like that Alexi explains specific games and characters and genres. You almost never see this in other videos from itasha meetups. Truly Man of Culture, mad respect

[@timmyhers9253]

I would love to see that R33 in that Jintei/Speed King livery at 8:50. Cool to see Tokyo Xtreme Racer/Shutokou Battle representation on real life cars.

[@punchie6699]

Dudes making forum signatures 15 years ago are making bank now designing Itashas lmao

[@shiki0836]

I always love these because Alexi always knows the lore somehow

[@brigadierbishy3867]

Love seeing all the WRX there. As much as I'd love to do one myself, I can't help myself when I see dirt so I'd ruin it too quickly.

[@jacobfuckingjones]

A 2008 Crown Vic lifted on 30" spinners with a spongebob wrap would be the ultimate itasha in my opinion. Alternate, could go for a lowered squarebody and get a lain wrap. Both would be hilarious.

[@xGamermonkeyx]

Honestly because it's not a native Japanese property I hadn't even considered that people would put Rebecca or Lucy from Edgerunners on a car, but now I feel like if I ever got into something like this I'd probably get Rebecca on a swapped MX-5. Lil girl with big guns needs a lil car with big engine to match.

[@simplerealistic.]

That M3 was a nice throwback. great video

[@fewippon]

The thought of an Umaru-chan probox just crossed my mind. For myself I would get a low 4 doors R32 with Black Rock Shooter Itasha Or go 200% goodsmile racing miku everywhere

[@kiddokimi6472]

12:02 I love cute and funny kei cars

[@nasubi_gc_500]

5:25 That Integra DB8 is my friend's car. Thank you for shooting!

[@GetterRay]

LilB coined the phrase Based and he said he turned it around from its original meaning (based head=free basing=crack head) and used it describe being yourself and not letting other people define you or get you down. Itasha is the very essence of Based God energy. Unfiltered love and passion with a disregard to how much pain other people feel when they see your car.

[@kamenriderozai8403]

I wish I was as high as you rn

9:16 You have a Motocompo too?? Me too, after a full restoration, here, in Hungary XD

[@FalseEgrill]

itasha the beer-can skyline with the "Beer-Can-Chan" from Stray Vanity? Interesting new look for the skyline and even more interesting way to continue its legacy

[@s70driver2005]

Let's goooo!!!! That'd be too awesome

[@scuffedgravyboat]

It’s pretty cool how I’ve watched all the previous itasha videos and this is the first one I finally recognized a lot of the characters on the cars. Also thank you for the unexpected Nakirium at the end lol

[@LouisSubearth]

LFA with a Chisato wrap.

[@ferrariman195]

Yes it needs to happen 😀

[@vizhardus4978]

Nice to see edgerunners get some love in japan too! Really liked the show !

[@ajbailey4594]

"maybe its his favorite for a certain reason" 😭 2:50

[@LouisSubearth]

I think the owner has 2 reasons

[@neko_gt9804]

i love that need for speed logo

[@ThePet1t]

@15:26 just nonchalantly mentioning something from 20 years ago (Ikki Tousen) just from looking at a body kit xd

[@Endgator]

12:02 ayyo reference??? 😭😭😭

[@d9zirable]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@itsSleepySoul]

Bro I love these types of videos, so funny seeing what people put together (car and inside jokes of the characters)

[@__-vb3ht]

I always watch the Itasha videos so that I can be proud of myself when I only know the like two most mainstream characters. Just kidding, I may not be into anime, but I like how Itasha can combine so many niche interests and people dare to let their freak flag fly

[@staffanstuff]

Congrats to 700K, dude!

[@in4theaction]

Probably not too creative but I think it would be fun to have a 69 Road Runner but done in a Black Lagoon livery since they had one in the show. It would mash up some of the Japanese love for American muscle also with itasha.

[@InterventioN746]

Would like to see the process of getting a car wrapped.

[@Apex.AP1]

If you could get a wrap to stick to rust I'd say hit the beans with some itasha 😅 Not sure what car I would do personally, but I'd definitely do something for Bleach TYBW, the art & animation especially after such a hiatus has been amazing.

[@0GTXR]

15:34 how nice of them to also include the source

[@351_racing]

I'd vote for the Beans86 with a Bunta Fujiwara Wrap 😂 or your cresta with a seven deadly sins wrap would be cool (don't know the original japanese name though). I'm thinking about wrapping my Subaru driftcar with a Dragonball itasha graphic 🤔 Love that old stuff. 🤟

[@christiantoledo8448]

I think your S15 would be a great Evangelion itasha.☺ Have it painted red and have a really nice Asuka Langley art on it.❤ I watched your Trash Taste episode and you mentioned that you like Asuka. 😍 I'd love to build a Code Geass Lancer Evolution Itasha someday.☺ A lime green CT9A Evo with C.C. livery on it is my dream itasha. 💚😍

[@s13Marino]

Got hyped when I saw the TXR speed king tribute on that R33.

[@daffodils_pine]

Too personal to say what you should build :) Lot of gorgeous cars. Dream vacation is to go to Japan specifically for one of these shows. I've wanted an Itasha for a long time. Would probably get Revy from Black Lagoon or Meiko from Prison School. I don't have a cool/interesting car though.

[@neonhoshi]

OMG REVY!!! That would be so badass!!!!

[@DEADBRO_]

Revy from Black Lagoon would be based asf for an itasha, would love to see it.

[@s70driver2005]

Do it on whatever car you want!!!

[@forzdivine]

What was the name of that smaller blue/black car with the Shion itasha? Love your videos btw :) I'd love to throw an itasha on my 96' Miata, Kurumi from Date A Live. I'd say get yourself another jzx and throw on one.

[@kwaitefuni9152]

One day, my goal is to have an itasha of my own. Very tame though. Not too flashy. Just something simple.

[@leongrant3151]

Not a huge fan of anime but your coverage made it enjoyable on a different level! I can definitely appreciate Itasha more.

[@RealTragoe2]

16:27 LOL I was in Japan on holiday for the first time last this summer and I saw this exact car on the street in Tokyo and I got a picture of it! I couldn't recognise the character so good to know it's from Love Live

[@TitosClassic]

These videos are always a great watch

[@C33_Taylor]

I love how Itasha cars in Japan are actually built cars and have more than just a crazy wrap, wheels, and coils/bags. It's really hard to come by in the states unless you're at a big show. People over here usually just wrap the car and maybe lower it and put aftermarket wheels on them but even that is hard to come by sometimes

[@jeffsymons7084]

Pretty sure I am on some sort of list now for watching this video. Thanks Alexi!

[@ihavenoclue666]

everytime i've watched itasha's video from Alexi i have boost to go start watchin anime again. thanks Alexi:3

[@sheepghostie]

can’t wait for more itasha content from the king 🙏🏻 I plan on in the future having an ironmouse itasha, not sure what car bc I have a couple I’m interested in.

[@s70driver2005]

If you do an Ironmouse you gotta have a small Bubi somewhere!!!

[@sheepghostie]

@@s70driver2005 oh you know it!!! even thought about adding him as a whole into the design with her tbh!! I wanna go all out 🤣 my poor wallet

[@helmi_muza]

15:22 I love this ❤

[@NEEDbacon]

It's been pointed out, but at 8:40 the R33 next to the RX8 you were showing off was in addition to a Lamy Itasha, a Speed King/Jintei from Tokyo Xtreme Racer /Shutokō Battle cosplay.

[@TheNinjaPanda45]

These cars are so sick. Thx for showcasing

[@largetarp]

a soarer with a picture of ueno on the side would be top teir itasha

[@slappytitz]

Greetings from Texas. Looks like so much fun out there!

[@Kr8zyVids]

Love this content!!! Keeps me coming back

[@alphaironheart]

I'm probably not going to put any anime stuff on my 89 EF, but I might do it on my 94 civic with some Fate artwork

[@PrivateMemo]

I always love these. I only started watching Alexi's videos because I watched one of his Istasha videos. 😂😂

[@slyhitman]

Love japanese itasha. Seems like so much thought went into some of these designs. There are so many itasha in America that just don't hit the same.

[@scettzvill]

mate, get your Probox, and go full on office anime style spec. "My Senpai is Annoying", "My Tiny Senpai" or any anime that primarily takes place in an office work environment. the joke alone would be worth it.

[@aprtur]

You've got me thinking...."Working!" theme Probox with Yamada would be a good one 😂

[@shoya_dori]

Your Probox got plenty of space for a character to be put on. I grew up on Inuyasha, Yu Yu Hakusho, F-Zero (which is also a video game), Yu-Gi-Oh, Tokyo Mew Mew, Dragon Ball, Full Metal Panic, Ghost In The Shell, Hellsing, Kaleido Star, Lovely Complex, Atakku No.1, Jigoku Shoujo, Slayers Next · スレイヤーズ Next, Trigun, Elfen Lied and a lot lot more... Some iconic shite you know. I'd put something on my car that would remind me of my childhood which was in the early 2000's.

[@peterslaby9782]

I live in Tustin California and there’s two itashas at my local supermarket. I’ve probably seen half a dozen in the last month. Definitely going world-wide.

[@broncoxy]

surprising amount of really cool and clean cars, the GTR at 8:11 would probably be my favorite~

[@ultraNewt]

still thinking about the snow miku itasha you showed a while back, with the snowflake wheels and actual winter tires

[@datutturugang666]

i think that the steins;gate van with all the characters painted on would be sick, i’d do that