nozaki being an ace king

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[@emvp7432]

Hello all! Quick thing with this video: firstly I want to make it clear that in no way am I saying 100% that any character is canonically any identity - as far as I'm aware the creator of Nozaki has never stated that Nozaki was ace, aro, or aspec in any sense. Also, more importantly, I'm absolutely not saying any other interpretation of Nozaki as a character is wrong - I just happen to headcanon him as being on the aro/ace spectrum and I know many others do as well, which is why I made the video. I personally have multiple different interpretations of Nozaki, some of which even overlap, so I am all for any perspective on any character. I used the term "ace" in the title as an umbrella term based on how I refer to how I see the character - similar to how I used "bi" in my other Nozaki video (you can also look at my pinned comment on that video to get a more detailed explanation for my perspective on that). TLDR - Any interpretation of any character is great and up to each individual person to interpret for themselves! :D Hope this wasn't too long or confusing! Thank you so much for all your interest and support, I'm so glad this video is making folks happy (and maybe also convincing you to give the show a shot lol).

[@kremstoin]

I should rewatch the show with Nozaki's hidden ace-ness in mind again

[@MayHugger]

I mean, the entire premise of the show is a girl trying to get with him, it’d be pretty odd if the love interest had no chance of being into her unless that was made clear from the start.

[@rainbow_fox_]

this show is such a comfort show for me because every character gives off such heavy chaotic bisexual vibes, and then there's nozaki who gives off chaotic aroace vibes

[@belkat5666]

Same! I love it

[@dontask9000]

He’s just an aroace surrounded by a bunch of bisexuals lmfao

[@thgritic102]

Hell yeah! 😂

[@RiMEorReason]

I know right!

[@Dickgobblery47]

Very accurate

[@Scarlett-Hofferson]

The best way I’ve seen this show be described is “every single character is a neurodivergent bisexual, except Nozaki, who is an aro/ace autistic.”

[@silver.shoelaces]

I feel like Chiyo is the token heterosexual + neurotypical character in the show. I read Kashima as nonbinary, and I don't think Chiyo expresses attraction for anyone other than Kashima and Nozaki?

[@mothysjar]

YES EXACTLY

[@MissPoplarLeaf]

@@silver.shoelaces I actually read Chiyo as bi *because* she's attracted to Kashima. And her fixation on Nozaki has autistic/ADHD vibes tbh. This is coming from an ADHD bi myself, so I might be bi-ased lol

[@imtooqueerforthis]

@@MissPoplarLeaf nice pun lol

[@thelegendaryman5504]

imo i'd just stick to ace mostly cuz he says he has a type and tried to ship the protag of a game with tomoda to give them their happiness. i originally said something else but that was immediately disproven cuz i was smol brained. idk maybe im looking into things too much but thas my take

[@acehealer4212]

I love that Nozaki writes a popular romance manga even though he himself shows no interest in romance. Just goes to show that you don't NEED to be into sex or romance yourself to write these stories well.

[@Cheyguy]

Some of the best written romance stories I’ve come across were written by people who were Aro/Ace!

[@Iegoeggo]

Exactly!! Alice Oseman is a great example of that

[@moonrat1955]

@@Cheyguy its because we observe relationships from an outside perspective or study it to try and fit in. People come to me for advise a lot because of this

[@NS-et5wh]

@@moonrat1955 I also think a lot of allo romance writers tend to get very distracted by sex / sexual chemistry and end up making decisions in the plot that don't make sense/ aren't very emotionally compelling. Or don't give the relationship enough time to grow. Like I swear one of the reasons there are so many romances with mean agressive MC's is because it's a turn on for some people. I feel like ace/aro writes usually stay more away from the toxic relationship stuff, probably because it only makes sense if you're attracted to that dynamic for some reason.

[@felix.mp3639]

@@moonrat1955 coaches don’t play 😎

[@midwish4928]

“He’s got the easiest kinda face draw so….Yea he’s my type” -Nozaki

[@red0421]

I felt that. What a mood.😄

[@crowmaster7094]

I destroyed the 333 hehehe

[@thgritic102]

Honestly me when my friends forces me to pick a guy to see my "type" 😅

[@crowmaster7094]

@@thgritic102 so what’s your type ‘flips a coin’ Tall

[@thegaymothman]

This reply section is so relatable, I'm scared

[@RHKang-hl3ps]

I'm an ace artist/writer and I found Nozaki's hyper fixation on relating everything to storytelling/art extremely relatable. While I can also see him as Aro, it would be cool if he ended up with Chiyo, I think they'd work so well together as a couple. I can see him as demiromantic, which ironically is also something that might apply to me (still figuring that out).

[@SingingSealRiana]

I kind of hope she gets over him for I see no hope in them becomeing a couple and probably would hate how it would be done. They are cute togeather, but not more than he is with his other friends.

[@raipe125]

@@SingingSealRiana like that Manga of a girl and his childhood friend... Who is a trans woman that look like a bishonen... Soo good

[@ChimeraLotietheBunny]

I agree so much

[@theoneapplejam9622]

*"so.. Do you? Like to travel? "* *"-I d o n t l e a v e m y h o u s e-"* *"What do you do to relax?-"* *"-I n e v e r r e l a x-"* *"What...tv shows do you like?-"* *"-I p r e f e r r a I d I o-"* *-nozaki and cherry head*

[@milkii_tea]

cherry head lmao

[@alexmeza9080]

THREE STRIKES YEER OUT

[@jamesharding3459]

I feel called out. That describes me excessively well.

[@oliviah5690]

This show radiates bi ace solidarity and its so validating

[@elizabethchang3119]

One ace surrounded by a bunch of bi's

[@khaylairis5365]

I think it'd be safer to head canon him as aro-ace lol

[@theninjakid1430]

Poor Chiyo, fighting a losing battle ^^; But there's no denying the context

[@khaylairis5365]

@@theninjakid1430 lol

[@a1exneedsahamdleplease]

@@theninjakid1430 he could be Demiromantic Ace, not sure which I’d prefer though honestly, like I’m rooting for Chiyo cause I love her but also him being Aro/Ace is great representation, especially for people like me who wanna go into some sort of storytelling career but have no expertise with romance lol he def aspec tho

[@SingingSealRiana]

would wholeheartedly agree, he is so relatable! Not the usual "oh I hate feelings for they make one weak" or "I am to busy for it shit" but really it is just not his world. He still cares, even if he is awkward about it he absolutly cares.

[@khaylairis5365]

@@SingingSealRiana exactly ^^

[@siniblues9851]

"Your editor is more important than your girlfriend??" Well.. I mean, yeah? I need to impress them so that maybe they won't shout at me so much for all the grammar errors I've made lol

[@GamingGreen21]

A girlfriend would be willing to forgive a messy room if you've established your relationship You pay your editor

[@JurassicLion2049]

Holy shit I just thought Nozaki was dense as fuck but now this adds up a lot.

[@marsupialmole3926]

he is also that

[@kingpin1498]

“I don’t leave my house” If that ain’t a mood

[@kokos_antics]

There goes my bi-ace self, projecting onto characters again

[@LillyFilly4272]

So am I 😄

[@thegaymothman]

Honestly, that's okay! Interpret it whatever way is the most fun for you!

[@ChimeraLotietheBunny]

Still fun

[@MrSir-hk9qc]

“I love……….. fireworks 😌”

[@Magnasium038]

I enjoyed this anime. Watched it sub, but I enjoy hearing the dub. Also, never realized that Nozaki was ace. It all fits; thanks for this revelation

[@SingingSealRiana]

I think it is never told, so one only tends to notice if one knowes that behaviour from someone.

[@lemon_boii1074]

I don't honestly think he is, but any representation is...well, representation, so latch onto that and head cannon it

[@StockterBaxman]

A fellow Saiki fan

[@Thesilentmemories]

Yo a saiki k fan nice Those are rare

[@567taco]

honestly, stuff like this is always so refreshing. I get so tired of things always being romantic or having to have some sexual undertones. I mean, there's nothing wrong with romance stories or whatever, but it's just so tiring to see it all the time for no other reason other than "cause shows are supposed to have romance in them". Usually when romance isn't the core focus and drive of the story, the romantic parts are the weakest part of the show!

[@rattersworld1016]

Totally agreed.

[@Invaderrei]

4:14 that's it, he picked the one with ace in its name.

[@miart101]

i hc him more as demi but i love this as well

[@emvp7432]

oh we stan a demi nozaki in this house

[@miart101]

@@emvp7432 YASSS

[@SingingSealRiana]

maybe, from what I have seen there was no indication for demi yet, but what is not still can become.

[@idontknow5583]

@@miart101 demi is on the ace spectrum!

[@seal8092]

@@emvp7432 *This is a d*mn good house*

[@dontask9000]

He’s the most ace anime character I’ve ever seen since Senku and Saiki

[@patiencearchuleta7254]

"So do you like to travel?" "I don't leave my house." There i go, dying of laughter again. That is a mood

[@RusticRito]

Im part of the aro/ace spectrum, being demisexual/demiromantic and honestly, this crap's relatable af😭

[@SingingSealRiana]

Whatever he is intended that way or not, he is an ace representation gem!

[@boredlord4315]

I am LIVING for this headcanon.

[@boredlord4315]

Also I headcanon that basket ball kid as ace as well (I forget his name.) In the special episode when someone asks him if he "likes them big" he reacts confused and calls them "just lumps of fat." Suspiciously ace if you ask me.

[@aino-kaisav5504]

Looking at the waifu figurines with artistic eyes is so relatable though...

[@DomNicky]

"So do you like to travel?" "I don't leave my house"

[@timothymclean]

I kinda expected this video, but I didn't expect to be in it! Thank you, from the bottom of my ace heart.

[@emvp7432]

Honestly, I should thank you! I joked about doing it, but truly I would not have made this without your comment and all the encouragement that came with it. From one aspec person to another, thank you. 🥰

[@estherose648]

FYI- in the manga there is an area that shows everyone’s character designs and info about the character. On Nozaki’s, it says that his type is a girl with guts. Just so you know

[@kittycatgirl1139]

Best type of girl

[@nicolev990]

I too like when my girl has intestines

[@curlyfries762]

@@nicolev990 PFFFT thank you for that

[@bigpulgalokes]

asexuality is not finding sexual attraction but he can still have romantic attraction

[@idislikemints]

I don't really remember that page, but even so, Nozaki really gives off aroace vibes. But we all know he is going to end up with Chiyo. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chengaanimates2108]

NOZAKI USING THE DOLLS FOR POSING IS LITERALLY ME LMAO

[@like.clarkwork]

MGNK is one of those shows I never found any queer subtext until I watched the dub. The subtitled version definitely played it "straight" for lack of a better term but once you watched it dubbed, a lot more things click in your mind like how Nozaki and Mikorin wrote a doujinshi about the protagonist and Tomoda because he wanted Tomoda to be happy. It's one of the more prominent examples of queercoding (along with Kashima's androgynous appearance throughout the show) and it definitely could have been a localization effort moreso a translation thing. Either way, it's definitely there and I wouldn't want to change it for the world.

[@skittslol1407]

This is a "he's literally me" moment

[@kellukee]

I think he is more aro than ace but he can be aroace too

[@SingingSealRiana]

why more aro than ace?

[@Fen_Fox]

@@SingingSealRiana because he’s talking mostly about how he’s not into romantic relationships? There’s less in the vid about sexual preferences which is what ace would be.

[@SingingSealRiana]

@@Fen_Fox but he still also shows no inclination for sexuall attraction either. The whole thing with the sailor uniform, telling Chiyo she probably should remove her drenched uniform, the bishoujo figure or how he asks to be present for Mikorin nude modeing show that he is compleatly unaware of that too. so aro ace makes the most sense

[@cookiecat7759]

@@SingingSealRiana I definitely agree

[@SingingSealRiana]

@@cookiecat7759 ^^

[@HikiOmo]

He's JUST. LIKE. ME. FR.

[@chrissy6693]

Do Saiki K being Ace now. 😂👍

[@lex46]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXYh4KqqpaEb5I

[@cookiecat7759]

Saiki k is more aroace, nozaki is ace but demiromantic?? (When you only feel romantic attraction when you have an emotional connection)

[@noabinnendijk361]

@@cookiecat7759 is that confirmed? Does he eventually start having romantic feelings? I'm trying to decide whether to watch the anime or not

[@bubblegumlie4918]

“WHAT- DID THEY DIE???” Me when the anime never came back xD

[@hellhell3142]

This is the first introduction I have of this man and this series, I love him. I wanna be his bestie in both art and ace pride.

[@nanarosex3]

i didn’t even realize there was an eng version so when it started I was so caught off guard AHSJS

[@calista8639]

thanks to you I watched the anime and fell completely in love. I can't get over how genuinely funny and heartwarming it is.

[@milkii_tea]

3:18 this will forever be my favourite scene

[@marbed28]

Omg I love this video so much. I head Canon him as ace so I really enjoyed watching this!

[@lee-ur4rp]

ok idk how but I found this and I'm hysterical. I legit never watched this anime but why do we have the exact same personality 😭😭😭 WHY IS THIS SO ACCURATE (hi I'm a neurodivergent ace/aro, nice to meet you)

[@StockterBaxman]

As an ace person most of my friends are pan or bi. This show represents that so well.

[@rattersworld1016]

YES

[@fezztastic5560]

i heavily relate to him as an aromantic

[@naomiharding-smith1221]

He strikes me more of an AroAce kinda guy, then just plain Ace, but thanks for making this video it was great to laugh along to.

[@emanon69]

"I never relax" lmao.

[@thetherrannative]

I relate to so much of this. Especially the 'use sexy figures for drawing references' bit. I have so much questionable stuff in my references folder and feel nothing for any of it.

[@NocturnalDecay]

Forming the "Strange Little Asexual Anime Boys Power Rangers" with Nozaki, Kusuo Saiki, Senku Ishigami, Monkey D. Luffy, and Seiji Maki. Together they will defeat the allonormativity monster.

[@afriendlypoltergeist4073]

never seen this anime in my life. but yeah thats an asexual right there.

[@dovekey]

NEVER HEARD THE DUB BUT I MIGHT JUST REWATCH IT DUBBED

[@orokakun]

oml as an aroace artist i relate to this guy so much 😭😭

[@kaisetic3150]

I'm not dissing your head cannon of Nozaki at all, it's totally valid of course (more valid than mine really)! I personally never thought of nozaki as ace but that's probably because as a fellow writer I kinda projected parts of myself onto him so I just imagined him as totally socially awkward and he never really registers how others feel about him. I also probably just want that to be true because of the way it ended though

[@emvp7432]

Totally cool! Honestly, I just think it's both - the two coexist in my brain lol. He does not think about sex and/or romance for himself both because he's aspec and because my boy has a -3 to perception. Oblivious as hell and I love him for it 💜💚💙

[@Binary-]

Aroace Nozaki will always have my heart. (More obscure, but so does aroace Mikoshiba. I picture that, where Nozaki is on the 'uninterested and aware of it' scale of things, Mikoshiba is on the 'caught in allonormativity and thinks that enjoying romance games equals actually wanting a relationship even though he regrets every decision he's ever made every time he says a flirty line' end of things.)

[@cheeseisherelive753]

3:58 SHIT AS A DEMI ARTIST THIS IS SO FUNNY I KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT HE MEANT 😂

[@TheOnlyAnonyous]

Ok...this I will watch with no embarrassment...so...what's the name?...I mean...this guy is kinda like me to be completely honest but...Why his personality fits with me?... Seriously...WHY I AM THIS GUY?...

[@sighless1429]

Nozaki, i watched it on Netflix

[@_red_1085]

It’s ‘Monthly Girls Nozaki-kun’ you can watch it on Netflix

[@timothymclean]

The sub's on Crunchyroll, if you've got that and not Netflix. (Crunchyroll also has the sub if you have Netflix, of course.)

[@beaccino]

love the ace representation. that's why Nozaki was always such a mood hahah

[@book_of_kelis]

"So do you like to travel?" "I don't leave my house." 💀

[@koshmarrrrr]

HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS UNTIL NOW?! Thank you for this amazing contribution - Nozaki is true ace rep

[@laurarowen6053]

I ended up watching the show after seeing this video. And I am impressed you got the video down to only five minutes, 90% of Nozaki scenes scream aroace energy.

[@danivee8572]

This video made me start watching this. You've convinced me!

[@gcnelite5983]

Nozaki-kun is an amazing anime! I recommend the English dub.

[@kai_yippie]

i saw this without knowing the anime, i rlly liked it so i went on and watched the anime, turned out to be one of my favorites (i don't watch anime that frequently). thanks for the kind-of reccomendation :D

[@sylve2474]

Wow,, I've never seen this show before,,,, but the way he justifies stuff, like, ah, yes,, he'd be easy to draw, my type,,,, mood, the aroace vibes are strong

[@rachelrose7027]

I watched this ages ago and him being ace makes a lot more sense in hindsight. It also makes the anime a lot more hilarious.

[@binyameenniyaz7377]

okay that was good you made my day thaaanks

[@lembastoast2247]

I'm ace and I relate to him so much!

[@mothysjar]

nozaki my aroace king ily

[@psychohochsieben2316]

this anime is SO good. I need like ... 10 more seasons of just this

[@laurarowen6053]

Not me focused on the fact the word "Ace" written on the box Nozaki is holding in 4:27.

[@ancalagonite434]

It’d be funny if like Nozaki wasn’t being oblivious to Chiyo and was actually just avoiding telling her he’s aroace 😂

[@comfynihilist]

"so, do you like to travel?" "i don't leave my house" i'm literally etching this onto my forehead BWAHAJHSJ definitely putting this anime onto my watchlist

[@ri-ch-es]

Amazing

[@rosyquartz898]

I like this guy he thinks the way I think he is such a freaking mood!!!

[@yeanofullname4283]

As an ace artist and writer, I can relate.

[@ks9759]

Usually not a fan of dubbed anime, but it seems like they really did this one justice, maybe even better. 100% going on my watch list.

[@taehyungkim4267]

Do you like to travel ? I don't leave my house Mood.. biggest mood

[@glencoconut]

cheers to this video for reminding me how good the intro song is

[@mimthyss]

Ooh he definitely has big aroace vibes lol. Love that for him. Never seen whatever show this is from but now I want to watch it, it seems funny!

[@otterbeans]

holy shit this dub slays, I had no idea.

[@fulcrum7493]

i hc him as gay + ace!! also nonbinary LOL very self indulgent GAAAH i rly adore him so much hes got to be in my top 10 favorite characters of ALL TIME i love him :]

[@SuperPrettyPink101]

Ace people are the best people, and I'm not just saying that because I'm ace 👌

[@notsoordinarym920]

I have not seen this anime or known it exist till now but Nozaki is now my fave boi hands down.

[@TheStealthyOne6]

i'm laughing so shakily and happily omg this is perfect

[@amaraaa4311]

Aroace nozaki my love 🥺

[@Juror_08]

The ending of the last episode of this show had me and cousin crying of anger sadness and confusion

[@annamariamoci5835]

Ive never watched nozaki-kun but the more i see of it the more im sold on it

[@Kalk__]

I feel the same way… I love fireworks too”

[@NSBWS]

I knew I sympathized with him for a reason

[@FunWithColeen]

i love nozaki's and sakura's va's!!

[@greenshot1584]

i know literally nothing about this anime but you go ace king!

[@rattersworld1016]

I LOVE this.

[@ZanyMr.Crowzz]

I relate to this man so much

[@KoskotOwl]

Even the figure they pick has the word *ace* on it XD

[@purple4216]

This guy is the best.

[@GamingGreen21]

0:20 They say aces make the best adult jokes (True story,) and I think that because since it's not a constant in our minds, we don't have a reason to tread as lightly as the heterosexuals

[@m1kael44la]

As an Aro/ Ace, this is me

[@ar3hs]

YES FINALLY SOMEONE MAKES A VIDEO ON NOZAKI ILOVEITSMSM

[@WaveShock007]

@2:40. Actually yeah I get it. The editor is the guy who helps you get your paycheck

[@acronolozki]

thats it, im sold, i want to watch this now LOL

[@snz530]

I am a year late but as an ace i love this so much!!

[@Littleartistbigdreams18]

I absolutely love this anime.❤️

[@peachii..-]

I watch this Anime all the time! But then I noticed that... It wasn't on Netflix, and now I'm rlly sad cause I love to watch this Anime all the time, where I listened to it while I played games, did homework, and other stuff. Sad to see it go!