Day in the Life of a Japanese Anime Figure Sculptor

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@frankrispi2022]

💗❤💜 we miss Taiga Wolfy

[@jazmynnlahti9931]

👍👍👍👍

[@roronoakarthik6778]

Next day in the life of Anime staff please

[@RM-xr8lq]

Omae Wa Mou Shindeiru

[@haremprotagonist1118]

More anime related Day in the life Onegaishimasu!

[@heelrunner]

You know a person loves what they do when they go home and do it again after an entire day of already doing it.

[@Uniacoty]

Right! He is living his dream.

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@Uniacoty why are Japanese men cute

[@motchiman5423]

@@mehchocolate1257 It's the way japanese genes are....they sems most of the time younger

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@motchiman5423 wow😂😂😂😂

[@motchiman5423]

@@mehchocolate1257 Factssss XD

[@TimeBucks]

Kid is living his dream life.

[@onjimana]

Paolo?

[@FraserGrandCounty]

Kid is 24 years old looking like 14 years old boy.

[@elieljonathan9398]

good

[@Jake.2049]

Boom!!! I made your 300 likes!!!!

[@FraserGrandCounty]

@@Lucy-cl2qk I'm not saying anything wrong with it.

[@Patterrz]

My man has KZbin for breakfast EDIT: and ice cream for lunch?? he has no fear

[@reseroma]

Ahhh the joys of youth

[@lanlops]

pretty healthy for a breakfast meal

[@celestedeemagabo9450]

Imagine ehat his breath smells.

[@a1r592]

And only some noodles for dinner 🥴

[@jacko5573]

I do the same... But with a lot more regret

[@Heynay_]

I feel like a little kid everytime Paolo asks the office people what they’re doing.

[@natutz]

Yeah he asks them like it’s a kid show lol

[@saarinenj1]

Yeah it literally sounds like a kid show. XDDDD

[@indiraray4932]

He asks in Japanese.. Later edits the part with English dub

[@prestige3730]

Some of the camera angles look like a first person view of a kid asking people what they're doing

[@SupremeNugget17]

@@indiraray4932 it would be cool if we would just have the whole original interaction

[@tangerinekpopper1868]

Sculpting is his passion, he even does it after work.

[@beeeean]

getting paid for that is pretty insane and lucky

[@rorylee9626]

@@beeeean don't know about lucky seems like he's gone above and beyond to make that happen

[@thearmoredgeorgian2736]

Videos like this need to exist more often, so that way people know why they’re paying so much.

[@ChelseaFC1996_]

Seriously! I was shocked when the one sculptor said it took him 4 months for the one design he made, total dedication to their art

[@32washh]

Yeah I really think people should stop complaining about it being expensive, your getting your moneys worth it’s beautiful and high quality

[@thearmoredgeorgian2736]

@@32washh exactly

[@fatetestarossa2774]

@@ChelseaFC1996_ Indeed

[@thearmoredgeorgian2736]

@@JM-tj5qm I know but to be mass produced this kind of work is required

[@BeansNOTspleens]

I actually tried extremely hard to get the figure he's making. Sold out extremely quick on the Japanese website and I don't think it ever came to the international one. Truly disappointing but it's awesome to see how these pretty dolls and figures are made!

[@hunnyb33_]

it was available last year i believe! i almost ordered it on goodsmile us website cuz it’s so cute so it was cool to watch this just now and see he was the one who sculpted it!

[@StatischBenutzer]

12:48 I really like that interaction with the president. A very relaxed environment and constructive criticism to help make the best figure. Actually telling him how to fix what's wrong with it and giving suggestions.

[@XP_PP]

Its super edited, we don't know what the actual conversation atmosphere was like

[@knownanonymous1791]

All conversation are like this in the presence of cameraman.What a humble fellow

[@hakimhomecent1619]

@@XP_PP Edited or not, the president still want their employee to finish the job well for the company, so of course, he will say what is wrong and give suggestion so the product can come out well

[@isaacj2914]

Guy who does his hobby for a full time job - dream come true

[@TransportowyZgred]

Dont worry, his diet will not let for this too long :P

[@LorienDied]

@@TransportowyZgred supersize vs superskinny moment.

[@pesto12601]

Yeah... until he "grows up" beyond 23...

[@lobstershrimp]

Nothing matters without health. No vegetables 💀

[@lobstershrimp]

@@LorienDied Doesn't matter. Skinny people get diseases too. No vegetables? 💀

[@Hai-im7kx]

The fact he goes home and continues making models goes to show that his work is truly his passion. That's bloody awesome for him!!

[@matthewchunk3689]

wish i got paid for my hobby! (jonkin the shlozzie to bodacious manga babes with bangin blimpos)

[@parkchimmin7913]

@@matthewchunk3689 Calms down there Dr. Seuss

[@spillthetruth5898]

Yea, there is very few people who actually enjoy doing their job. But with him you can tell he enjoys it.

[@yourlifetrulymatters]

@@matthewchunk3689 Are you serious my brother🦦

[@amarbinay6654]

Y'all should know Japan is the country of anime and stuffs so there will be job vacancies for this

[@finess9657]

The fact that his package was waiting for him at the door, Japan truly is a wonderful place

[@Khazandar]

You'd think so. These videos are not representative of the entire country.

[@ne4981]

@@Khazandar Unlike your country, it's normal in Japan.

[@Noobzlikeu]

@@ne4981 Yep. Japan is incredibly safe. So much so that it's common for people to leave their belongings in restaurants while they go to the washroom.

[@anonymous2858]

It is the people who make a place great

[@bluegiant13]

Meanwhile my Romaninan neighbores always steal my stuff. I am romanian but grew up in Netherlands and Romanians make my hate my own people.

[@MisisH]

My friday is complete! My fave series is heeeere! 😊❤️

[@DavidGoods]

My saturday is complete, australia gang! :)

[@MisisH]

@@DavidGoods happy Saturday to you 😊❤️

[@GGOWO]

Agreed 😊

[@jjones40]

Agree! 👍☺️

[@Ghost_Queen_39]

Same! My fave series! Oh, and question: how do you figure out what occupation you will be doing in these videos? And, once you do that, how do you find these people?

[@ThatStupidSodaJerk]

I thought it was crazy for a sec that he came home and did MORE sculpting. Then I remembered that ya know making art all day for someone else isnt the same as drawing what you want. My mans sculpts anime cuties all day but he really wants to make funny grandpas. Can relate honestly.

[@Mythical4227]

That part makes me laugh

[@stupididioticspoiledbrat2419]

FUCK OF WEEB

[@Rhyto]

Paolo, how the heck do you have the connections to literally every career field in Japan?!

[@satan-uz6sf]

He is a ceo of every companies

[@ezekielx5]

He is the emperor of Japan

[@newbplaygames]

he is shadow broker

[@MoricsVV]

He is an Omnipotent God

[@tegbeer16]

He's the hokage

[@dimasabdul2643]

Sho's diet Breakfast : nothing Lunch : ice cream Dinner : noodles

[@chrollo4159]

Breakfast: KZbin

[@cimajeenvet]

He is on a diet:)

[@juliaj7939]

He is so thin already, he doesn't need to be on a diet. He probably eats like that most days so that's why he's thin.

[@sun-wo9vp]

@Milomondo yep

[@ofcatsandcrepes2080]

Deadass worried about his eating. EVERYONE NEEDS TO EAT BREAKFAST!

[@laur7247]

he is super cool! i love his style, even the bright character pajamas, and his talent and passion for it is great to see. you can also tell he is very intelligent and a hard worker from all his achievements so early in life.

[@SkimoStories]

I was looking for this... sucker is dripped out on SHEEEEESH mode fr

[@SchreiRulesYouKnow]

He wakes up at 8 am. I believe a good sleep is the only healthy part of his lifestyle 🤣

[@thaobui7805]

If he stay up late that wouldn't count

[@dukeriver2375]

Consistent and discipline are important I guess

[@PichDextro]

@@thaobui7805 Apparently he goes to bed at 12, so that's 8 hours of sleep. That's the perfect amount for an adult.

[@wan9473]

This is the first video of this series I've watched that the guy wake up at 8am. Usually it's 6am or even early. 🤣

[@dan7892]

@@wan9473 yeah but he end like in 7 pm or something like that

[@twitcutie]

His original sculpture designs are the coolest things ever. He should try making some and selling them online!!!

[@DGMachine013]

definitely!! i could see a bunch of them catching on since they seem like office/school supplies

[@elitist8159]

Chimchar > Piplup. (I know, off topic)

[@dreadsupreme]

@@elitist8159 wimpod> all Pokémon

[@elitist8159]

@@dreadsupreme bidoof >>>

[@MargzSant]

I'll buy those correction tape and nail cutter if he is selling those!

[@emmettlester739]

Me- Why do figures cost so much?! Video-.. Me- of course, I apologize for the outburst.

[@smilindreamerproductions]

They're actually good priced in Japan, but in NA or other parts in the world the price sky rockets because of shipping, and "Look its from Japan so buy it"

[@omgz5056]

@@smilindreamerproductions basic figures cost more than 100$ in japan it would cost more for import aswell also prize depends on size too but nendoroids cost more and most figures costs more than 80$

[@Kserijaro]

There is absolutely no reason. Once you have an original sculpt, you can make high quality mould and do resin follow up. Painting is tricky, but the amount of paint used is abysmally small. If they made custom figurine from premium materials like polystone, marble and stone, and applied hand brushing each time - that would warrant the price but would also provide for serial differences due to nature of handcrafted items - they will have small kinks and varieties. Mould allows you to remake the shape fast with low production costs. And utilizing partitioning machines can apply color precisely. But now they cost tons because its simply a niche hobby and they want to milk us for our love of franchises. Fact

[@keyblader007]

@@smilindreamerproductions yeah but lately all Nendoroids are costing more than Figma and it's BS.

[@andriusdaraskevicius]

@@Kserijaro Even if materials aren't expensive, painting and other labor costs a lot.

[@WistfulReviews]

He is absolutely adorable and clearly passionate about what he does. I love it when people still have that childlike enjoyment. I genuinely adore Sho. 😊

[@Bergen98]

I always wondered how these companies tell their workers about Paolo coming for a day Like, do they just say: "There will be a guy with a big smile and even bigger camera, he would probably go around and ask some of you questions. So just nod, smile and answer him"?

[@Joddyjohn5]

"Big smile and bigger camera" lmfao I died laughing

[@hirootto2771]

Lol, Pretty much yeah, they send a group mail saying someone will come with a camera, he's allowed to ask you stuff etc...

[@uglyme9411]

I think he asked the companies manager or president before going to interview and they only pick volunteers.

[@idraote]

Considering he got to be present to a meeting between the president and the worker, things must be straightened up in advance.

[@White_Crystal_Snow]

"smile and wave boys, smile and wave." 🐧🐧🐧

[@DrGaruda]

For me this video is invaluable 🙌🏻

[@user-se4kq3ol2e]

100%

[@sini0071]

Please sculpt golden experience requiem!!

[@Scoutdeath572]

Hola Garuda, como escultor principiante que soy, también es invaluable para mí; es increíblemente apasionante y deprimente ver cómo en Japón, estudiar arte sí puede llevarte a un empleo estable y "normal". Es una lástima que ése chico no se cuide ni siquiera un poco para disfrutar un poco más la vida. (Aunque por lo visto en su micro departamento, tampoco parece ser muy bien pagado) Supongo que su pasión por la escultura y el manga lo es todo y lo será todo hasta el final de sus días. PD: Si no recuerdo mal, eres mexicano, así que no me molestaré en traducir esto para nadie más. Saludos, eres un grande.

[@akashkumarsingh6483]

Me too

[@TheArtOfYuls]

ME TOO

[@margotk538]

Love this series. I nominate the following "Day in the life of a..." 1. Japanese Premium Fruit Farmer 2. Japanese Baseball player 3. Japanese Fisherman 4. Japanese Garden Landscaper 5. Japanese Policeman 6. Japanese Movie Director 7. Japanese Reporter 8. Japanese Detective 9. Japanese Hairdresser 10. Japanese Geisha

[@JacquiPenar]

Japanese JAV cameraman

[@zxa03]

@@JacquiPenar ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@irrelevanthero7410]

All great ideas!

[@saurabhsutar9181]

I nominate Yakuza Member

[@devanshusharma4143]

a doctor or nurse as well

[@nihilisticnordichome3739]

I'd absolutely pass out if i had to eat like that. Dont know how he managed to do all that work with just an ice cream.

[@syarifaamaliamarwadinata5623]

i actually eat like him because light meal and snacks are preferable to get a job done with more focus during the day. ice cream is great since it still contains sugar for carbos and are relieving esp. in hot season. eating full meal during morning and lunch just makes me sleepy and making the brain kinda soggy, makes me afraid i wont get any details on my work right being in such state. so yeah i relate to him alot.

[@cyndiyp]

Actually it might be because cost of living is very high in Japan. Each meal in tokyo could cost minimally 800 yen.

[@nihilisticnordichome3739]

@@syarifaamaliamarwadinata5623 that is true. It's a personal system preference if i could've been more specific. Without a proper meal in the morning, I feel empty and unfocused. On top of that it affects me with drastic weight loss in the long term. Therefore i try to get myself a healthy and not so heavy meal for the early hours of waking up.

[@nihilisticnordichome3739]

@@cyndiyp i see. That could be a potential issue.

[@FireAndFoodCompany]

A lot of cooks do this too, we don't eat breakfast or during shift and have a single meal at the end of the day (usually take out/instant ramen, I lack the will to do dishes when I get home). On the few short stretches where I have more than one meal a day I always feel more tired throughout the day and hungry as well.

[@vanniedahilig8096]

Kid is living his dream life. KZbin for breakfast, ice cream for lunch, reading manga for snack, supermarket food dinner. Works as nendo sculpture and hobby to create old man sculpture

[@limousinecar230]

Then his rents and food will increase and he will face reality that his job cant pay him much

[@erastal]

@@limousinecar230 speaking from experience or from your butt?

[@limousinecar230]

@@erastal not you

[@AnimeFan-wd5pq]

@@limousinecar230 really got them there.

[@Louise1025_LimbusCompany]

@@limousinecar230 you never answered the question. But ok

[@ShinigamiArts69]

man i want to work there :(

[@tskkk1228]

Big fan broda..........pls make zero two sketch tutorial pls.........ma idol

[@iemoboys4403]

We all do :(

[@Blueryuuu]

Shingami Artist u

[@voahn3379]

me too :(

[@jackmaxwell3134]

Not me. All those toxic fumes around... Even with the ventilators, the smell is quite strong (as they said in the video) so still not healthy at all!

[@joedee6879]

11:56 The moment I realised he was talking to the guy that made that LEGENDARY Cardcaptor Sakura figure my mind just exploded

[@jboquiren1]

Also he uses Blender to sculpt 3D figures :)

[@arianah8842]

Wait whattttt I totally missed that

[@luciahpbrn]

SAME

[@egeist1376]

Ditto with the Pop Up Parade guy. I literally just recently got those Edward and Alphonse figures.

[@alexandragulko8135]

When I realized they made shinku, and the yashahime line I died a little

[@ruru1824]

its cool to see how much work goes into these figures! they may be pricey but its just because someone out there is putting so much care into creating a good product

[@Fernando-nd1hx]

Paolo be like: Let's casually film Good Smile's President for some seconds My god, i just love the work and organization put into this series

[@tokikatdays]

As someone who collects figures (mostly from Good Smile Company) it's so cool to see the process on how they make these figures. Their attention to detail is just amazing, makes me appreciate nendoroids more. Thank you for showing us this!

[@bamb514]

peak social reject behavior

[@goldenboy6667]

@@bamb514 ?? ur mom

[@thisjointisloose]

Good smile are overrated. Alter is king

[@TinyWolfxx]

Collecting stuff is cool… and a common human behavior

[@bamb514]

@@goldenboy6667 what about my mum ?????

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

"It seems that he has a lot of favorites" Indeed and they're cultured tastes as well

[@mysocksaremoist]

We meet again

[@imjust8644]

Imm

[@Michelleeeeee2005]

I keep seeing your comments everywhere it’s crazy 😂

[@mysocksaremoist]

@@Michelleeeeee2005 that just means you’re everywhere as well

[@noobsowat]

Hijacking this comment to let people know this Nendoroid is called "Nendoroid Doll Little Red Riding Hood" in English and the producer is Naganosho! No space but you can clearly its Sho!

[@spiele_maus]

The fact than when he turns home he also makes figures as a hobby xD this shows that he really turned his passion into his job. Also I really like this office space, the atmosphere feels really relaxed.

[@MrGilRoland]

Every time Paolo infiltrate this head quarters, he’s like: “This is the Team Leader: I’m in” 😂

[@vanessasonica]

Man this make me be very interested in the craft, I don’t know nothing about it technically but I’m willing to learn, looks very tedious yet fun~!

[@firingallcylinders2949]

Just eat some vegetables if you do

[@KrazzPL]

it is a great craft,just as plamo (plastic modelling),also very popular in japan, they share most of the products that are used for them

[@arbetor12]

you should give it a try try making something out of metal frame wire and playdough to start out

[@neonice]

You can easily start earning money by doing custom work! The furry community is especially willing to buy such figures. I've been offered a fine buck by many people after winning at a sculpting contest! Sadly though, I don't have time for it because I'm studying hard. ^^

[@silly_goob]

@@neonice please tell me in which contest you participated, if you don't mind

[@asdfghjjhgf]

I'm Japanese but even for me, his diet is insane.

[@killerwhale5379]

I used to eat like that (not ice-cream, some veggies or fruit) for lunch, because once you're full your productivity drops and you get sleepy

[@vincentmegens]

@@killerwhale5379 no that is most of the time because of all the sugars in food

[@yorusan007]

Ka ki ku ke ko

[@alicesmayp]

@@yorusan007 oh, alright

[@yorusan007]

@@alicesmayp ya shi pi

[@nehabutola682]

These a day in life series are so fun to watch please keep making them

[@Bozogumps]

Dude, this is hands down one of the best series on KZbin.

[@japaocombacalhau]

His job, is his hobby. That's happiness right there.

[@jerrybot3000]

Guy wakes up in the morning, sees Paolo. "Moshi moshi, policeman san, there's a creepy guy with a camera in my bedroom!"

[@derpigante6518]

LMAO. I can imagine his reaction

[@inisipisTV]

Moshi moshi, Keisatsu Desu Ka.

[@lolz4183]

I just cant with the moshi moshi 😂

[@creativecloud681]

The Moshi moshi reminds me of Shinobu 😂

[@derpigante6518]

@@creativecloud681 Lol ikr

[@thefreefencer]

Whilst I'm a lil late to watching this, Paolo, thanks for doing this video, I have been collecting nendos recently (especially the video game series ones) and honestly I wish I could tell Sho and the others who sculp the nendoroids a big thank you for their hard work. I love how much thought and effort went into them.

[@RahulGupta-yd4bo]

This guy survives his whole day on just a cup of ice cream. I wonder if he is a human.

[@ralxzi3794]

@@shubhammavani1645 agreed

[@timbercladdingcn]

😂

[@amitgawali9111]

Hahaha yes ice cream we have as a dessert here 😀😂

[@pyn_rae]

@@ralxzi3794 bro what the fuck are u two even saying

[@pyn_rae]

its not hard, when your rlly skinny like that a cup of icecream is like a whole ass meal i can vouch bc all i need is one sandwich and ill be set for the whole day

[@anifreak7818]

When you can recognize almost every anime each figure on those shelves is in. Dammn To figure collectors, please support them by buying directly from these companies if you can rather than bootlegs. They deserve it.

[@MikeTheGamer77]

Perhaps if goodsmile didn't charge insane prices for their figures, there would be less of a market for those bootlegs.

[@shoukonya4257]

@@MikeTheGamer77 but if you know how much work goes into making a nendoroid design you would know why its around that price and keep in mind that non-bootleg anime figures arent cheap and thats not just with good smile company but with more companys that sell anime figures

[@xxDxxism]

@@MikeTheGamer77 Workmanship takes time mah man

[@Reanimator999]

@@MikeTheGamer77 Japanese are known for producing their stuffs in limited quantity. Not everyone buys figures/toys and Lower the quantity, the higher price. Popularity of character comes and goes, so overproduction with low price means loss for these companies.

[@Reanimator999]

@@shoukonya4257 In terms of economy, those genuine figures are always produced in limited quantity. Thus they're expensive.

[@whensunkissedf]

Sho’s hair covers his face most of the time he is good looking and talented! He’s real artist!

[@Ale_giro]

I have a LOT of GSC statues and nendo. One i have was that Sakura you shown right here. And now i know who made her too :) I prefer detailed statues instead nendo btw

[@MarieKleverBreivik]

Is his name on the box?

[@Ale_giro]

@@MarieKleverBreivik no, any names in older Nendos nor figurine boxes, the recent ones i dunno (i mean the 2nd half 2022's)... But he's the one in the video

[@MarieKleverBreivik]

@@Ale_giro ah nice

[@stupididioticspoiledbrat2419]

FUCK OFF WEEB

[@sahilagarwal6601]

as a boy who has always been obsessed with toys and figurines, not necessarily anime only, this would be a heaven for me

[@MyDearestKafka]

Man, like 6 months ago. I was helping my mother look through some boxes and I found my old schoolwork from when I was 8 One of them was "What would I like to do when I'm older". I wrote "I want to open my own store where I make toys and statues" I call figures "statues" Man, 18 years later. I should have followed that dream

[@xoof89]

no kidding

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

@@MyDearestKafka what do you do know, may I ask?

[@MyDearestKafka]

@@spoopyscaryskelebones3846 I work as an operator at one of the big gold processing plants in Canada. Good job. Good money. Hard work. I'm in it for the money. Like everyone else is in it for. This isn't a job I would want in the long run On my free time. I'm writing a comic book. I used to make them as a kid. Always had fun doing that. Might as well see how that goes. Nothing might not come from it but at least I'm enjoying myself

[@anantsharma7955]

@@MyDearestKafka wish you the best for the future 👍

[@markpickardlife]

I'm a big fan of this "Day in the Life" series and a big fan of Paolo.

[@xiagm-kemasmfadlic150]

Same

[@lemonsqueezy1264]

Me too.Always made my day whenever there's a new one of this vid.

[@xiagm-kemasmfadlic150]

@@lemonsqueezy1264 for some reason I'm very interested in seeing the life of Japanese people😀

[@lemonsqueezy1264]

@@xiagm-kemasmfadlic150 We share the same interest brother.👍

[@SAM-129]

Haha I like your display picture!🤟

[@MeaslyKatt]

I really admire Sho and the company he works for. But how he gets by on a 800 calorie diet a day is astonishing. Though honestly he is probably the most relatable person you've filmed in this series yet.

[@ianbedloe3042]

Relatable, yes. I love that his place is kinda messy.

[@roivinikmossel2998]

@@ianbedloe3042 His place is no't really that messy in my opinion.

[@amarbinay6654]

Just normal day for single Japanese

[@alvixboy]

And the only company with a normal attitude

[@cree_VI]

carbs diet 😄

[@blastoice9281]

As massive fan of Good Smile, this is truly a blessing.

[@jojogodance]

Day in a life keeps levelling up Paolo (and Miko) is amazing to have prepared this kind of access - both entertaining and educational. Relaxing too! 🏅

[@songbird.z]

Please do “A Day in the Life of A MAPPA Anime Producer”

[@sokka6419]

Paolo when he enters the building "Oh someones dying, let's check it out!"

[@angeliquealiciajayadinata7571]

Nobody sleeps

[@wateredbottle2529]

Lives in the studio

[@miyuki9642]

@@sokka6419 LMAOOOO

[@heathenspider]

hhhhhhhhhh

[@nishant2279]

It's relieving to see that the work environment in these younger companies more relaxed compared to some of the more traditional style Japanese companies. The employees here seems to have a healthier work life balance than an average Japanese salaryman.

[@amarbinay6654]

Yeah they are new company so we can say for long term employees condition

[@MikeTheGamer77]

@@amarbinay6654 New? they've been around for 20 years.

[@amarbinay6654]

@@MikeTheGamer77 what about other companies in Japan

[@GawYT]

Wellllll Sho left at 7pm but it didn't seem like his juniors were anywhere near to leaving. Always more improvements to be made!

[@droprelease4820]

@@GawYT Show also left because his prototype was good enough that it only needed a few adjustments. I am sure when he was more junior, his prototypes were not as good, so would have meant that he stayed at least an hour longer

[@TheMarkEH]

This was an enchanting and insightful glimpse into the work that Sho does on a daily basis. A fabulous video, thank you.

[@Sa-nx5wg]

I'm a nendoroid collector so I'm very happy with this episode 🎉🥰

[@random_d00d]

That's awesome! I love watching nendo unboxings and own a few myself so this was a really sweet surprise for a DITL video for me too!

[@strawberryrnilk]

Wait why is no one talking about how nice this dude's hair is

[@RandomUserX99]

Almost everyone has nice hair. Men care about their appearance in JP

[@ayanokoji5594]

@@RandomUserX99 well even if you maintain your hair , you can't change it's natural characteristics like curly hairs or straight hairs or rough hairs or smooth hairs. This guy in the video has perfect combination of straight and smooth hairs. He's really lucky

[@impulsiveurge5837]

You mean how we can't see his eyes because it's covered with hair.

[@ShaferHart]

@@RandomUserX99 they are 'the beautiful ones'. The West is going the same way.

[@Wakayams]

@@RandomUserX99 I think you'll find just as many men in Japan who don't care about their appearance as anywhere else in the world. lol

[@craycho9899]

My 8 year-old sister eats more than this man, holy crap. How does he even stay alive?

[@mira.r]

magic of japanese people maybe?

[@dan7892]

is pretty easy you just need to adapt to it like I could eat a lot and less like this guy and still be good but mostly dont have time for it

[@whyareureadingthis2037]

I have the same bad habit of not having breakfast, he probably drinks alot of water and it's used to it

[@dan7892]

@@whyareureadingthis2037 yeah mostly I dont have breakfast too because I dont have time for it

[@carlosdumbratzen6332]

I have a similar diet (although I prefer vegetables). Yesterday I just had a bit of bread for lunch and noodles with a salad for dinner. If you are not that big and not doing extensive manual labour you can live with around 2000 calories a day. Atleast that is what I am doing.

[@AshSaidHi]

This made me so happy. I have many of the nendoroid figures. It was really awesome getting to see the process. Thank you for sharing.

[@mommypowerrr]

this makes me rethink my life decisions. did i pick the right major for college? did i choose the right career? do i love what im doing? am i happy with my job? man its an endless questions .... 😌

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

I wish there was a menu of literally every different possible job. Like, I had no idea that this was a job.

[@chaeyoungsbestie414]

@@harvestmoon_autumnsky This. I’ve found out about so many jobs and potential careers on tiktok and KZbin that I would have otherwise NEVER known about. I feel kinda defeated not having had access to this information even just a few years earlier…well better knowing now than never I support. Literally every single thing in our lives has people behind it making it possible, and that thought blows my mind each and every time. From the dye in our foods that we aren’t aware of, to the fonts we use when typing, to the design of every single part of public life and private life.

[@OmniCheeksss]

@@chaeyoungsbestie414 For real. When I made this realization it made me understand the complexity of the society we live in.

[@Mabaz]

I'm currently teaching in a school for deaf kids as a teacher of English, it's a full time job. I love my job, but the salary is so low that I can't make a living with it. Third world countries issues are real...If your job allows you to support yourself and your family, then I hope you have a better appreciation for it after reading my comment.

[@AnnDeathwish]

Well, imagine that you studied character creation and makeup for movies like the boy with colored hair and that you used and studied that same program (Blender) and make renders in your free time as in my case BUT it is useless because you live in a small Spanish town with few possibilities and people pressure you to be useful to society and you work washing dirty heads in a hairdresser with studies of characterization and FX. I want to die watching this

[@Gr95dc]

11:55 he's the creator of that master piece?! Omg, I'm fangirling too much right now. I'm not into anime figures, but that Sakura Cardcaptor figure is just absolutely amazing and it's the first time I've thought it's worth throwing money to buy it ❤️

[@VINAIofficial]

Your videos are just so cool!! Love them

[@JOUDE]

Love your music!

[@mdkysh]

Yoo whtcha doing here?

[@paulbrennan1268]

Love the inside look at how these amazing people make art and how humble and creative they all are. Thanks so much for sharing and I cant wait for further adventures.

[@kylathe]

thank you for shedding light on more obscure professions because these are all so interesting and unique to learn about!

[@MrPeterahnberg]

Maybe you should do a ’day in a life of a voice actor’? That would be super cool sinne I’m kind of interested Edit: since* sorry lol

[@lonaberilla]

I also like this... I wanna see at least Yuki Kaji

[@m.z1256]

@@lonaberilla me too.... how he voices EREN YEAGER

[@aisubeki5053]

Great idea! 🤩

[@Shaunhub]

Or Satomi Arai, voice actress for Kuroko. She knocks it out of the park

[@chicletedebanana9692]

uppp

[@MiguelAlves1]

You have outdone yourself now Paolo. As a figure collector myself (i even have the hiei figure he showed) this video was EVERYTHING TO ME. Thanks for it!!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yesnomaybeidk8653]

@@PaolofromTOKYO hey just a suggestion, maybe you can do something like a video game character designer.

[@nciaagags1336]

@@yesnomaybeidk8653 he already did bro

[@yesnomaybeidk8653]

@@nciaagags1336 really? I think video game character designers are different then video game coders or producers

[@sigheyeroll]

This video is an absolute delight, I've been a fan of Good Smile Company, especially their Nendoroids for some time. Seeing the behind the scenes is awesome!

[@jadeshadey4767]

I really enjoy how you filmed this piece. Very detailed, organized, and fun. I liked that you were able to adventure out to different areas and speak with other workers. Im almost jealous of Sho, but mostly happy for him. Thanks for all the work put into this video

[@someEmoguy19]

I still can't get over the fact that he only eats an ice cream all day. Then finally has dinner which is still not that big of a meal. Please tell me that a meal was skipped that us viewers did not see. But that aside, his career looks awesome. I'd love to do something like that

[@wesleypatterson2989]

Why has no one mentioned the "EYE see what he's doing"? Paolo's telling dad jokes now that he's a dad!

[@stephenho5272]

Wow such passion ... his work is his hobby and vice versa. Respect!

[@AcousticMaster104]

Day in a life of a Japanese farmer please 😀

[@marcustulliuscicero9512]

Ooh, I like that one!

[@maiasakanari1006]

I vote yes!

[@slickrick2420]

Great idea!

[@SheelaNaGig]

Yes!! And maybe even like an expansion into a series that focuses on rural Japan.

[@renjiabarai3163]

YASSS!!!!!

[@joyx1126]

his lifestyle/passion is admirable and I especially love the part that he even sculpts at night before bed. A true crafty man.

[@ThatOneBlackGuy]

“I guess they don’t have it?! He picks another brand” and it’s the one he asked for lmaoo

[@PichDextro]

That was in a different shop, so they should probably say "I guess he found another store that sells it"... xD

[@dhampyr9214]

I saw this video when I was around 16 and it really stuck with me for some reason. Now I am attending my first year in Industrial Design and came back to see this video because I suddenly remembered it. It's very funny that he also graduated from the same program, I must've been a lot more influenced then I thought! lol, I aspire to be like Sho one day !

[@freyajingu]

This is by far my most fave day in the life as I collect anime figures. Love seeing a company who make amazing figures!

[@Hellmiauz]

He's worried about his skin but haven't ingested a vegetable in 4 years.

[@keviinschannel]

hahaha you're really funny, very true

[@ianbuick8946]

eating fries stuffs, noodle and ice cream... yeah, i should be worry about my skin too.

[@lil7725]

Thats what i was thinking lol

[@brainwashedape493]

vegetables aren't good for you lol, common misconception from modern society. People don't know anything about health... animal products are the only things that are "healthy" nowadays

[@Alucard45000]

@@brainwashedape493 You are true to your name at least :)

[@Mae-cr6xq]

“i suppose it’s quite common for gen z in japan to spend their time in the morning watching youtube” me, a gen z watching this vid while eating breakfast: 👀

[@kaitlynlsari681]

Wow! I LOVE good smile figurines and nendoroids are my absolute favourite! I love the attention to detail and it was EPIC to watch one of these master's and his co-workers at work. Incredible! Thanks for posting this video it was so cool.

[@Syn]

that's amazing huge thanks to these sculptors for their amazing work!! im a huge fan of nendoroids and i've got roughly 20 figures, I can't wait for the 4th season of attack on titan to get their own nendoroid series ❤️❤️

[@igorz4582]

attack on titan is absolute cringe

[@lindziep6319]

I like this figures i have sailormoon, tuxedo mask, tezuka of pot, aria, and 2 more i just bought coz its cute 😊

[@baby0891]

@@igorz4582 Cringe? You sure you know what it means?

[@igorz4582]

@@baby0891 what i know is that you're underaged

[@baby0891]

@@igorz4582 what.

[@bedivere2217]

"Anime hairs are not real" Japanese people: Allow us to introduce ourselves

[@cakepigs]

I'm surprised by the lack of figures in his apartment for someone who makes them for a living. Also this man puts more effort into facial skin care than his diet.

[@AMATCHALATTE]

I mean, it's easier to have a load of mangas in a small apartment than figures. Also, he already makes them where he works so a bunch of them are displayed there. There's nothing wrong with putting on skincare either, but you're right about putting more effort into his diet. It can cause severe health problems later on in his life.

[@sunsetlover1938]

Sho's passion for his job and the way he carries himself made me admire him 💜 Praying to visit Japan one day 🇯🇵

[@Prathik1989]

probably one of the coolest day in the life you've made Paolo, thank you!

[@bhargavmanohar507]

I don't know how that guy is still alive after only eating ice cream for lunch.

[@elmerosorto1680]

This guy barely eat , i don't how he gets energy

[@shyi1242]

That's what manga characters do lol

[@avinashgarlapati7163]

@@shyi1242 yea he must surpass his limits over and over

[@thasageofsixpaths]

@@avinashgarlapati7163 did u just say surpass your limits 😏

[@madinadi117]

His diet from a high school anime

[@thebigbient8736]

What an awesome job. Especially being a collector and modeller. It was cool seeing he is using the exact same products I do from the airbrushes to the tamiya putty and how they are working on figures I have seen on the website and ordered. Crazy. I would love to do this job.

[@FunWithColeen]

i actually have a couple of nedoroids myself so its super cool to see the process behind it all, massive respect

[@jefferzee]

I love this channel. Paolo just let them do their thing, unlike other shows where the host is always behind the subject asking questions. More please!

[@b-rollasmr7752]

I freaking love every single thing about his outfit

[@DaughterofMother1]

Nah!it's pretty basic

[@b-rollasmr7752]

Doesn't have to be pretentious to look good.

[@EminAnimE1]

Yeah it looks good and very comfortable.

[@1211jinx]

Probably because his work doesn’t require exerting much physical energy and stuff .Compared to people who work in factories and other jobs that you’d be using a lot of your force and energy.Coz if this is in a factory we would faint for sure..😄

[@crona1440]

I think it’s called a band/Mandarin/broad stand collar shirt! If you go on muji, you’ll find exactly that kind of style of shirt :)

[@NendoNow]

Well this is definitely my favorite episode from this series. Such a cool place to work.

[@MadaraDS]

Same lol

[@gigisilk798]

I'm not even lying or kidding when I say my first born better learn to be an anime sculptor and move there and work for that company...so I can come visit ALL THE TIME

[@ianbedloe3042]

@@gigisilk798 Tiger mom! LOL

[@1dreamysky]

My favourite one of all times is the one with the Mangaka. Check it out!

[@kykuuichi8995]

I love that this video was made; it makes me appreciate the figures more and the different series they've had as well as understanding the prices better

[@sleepyrobot13]

As someone who sculpts figures independently for a living, I found this video fascinating. It was really cool to see how things are done within a professional company setting in another country.

[@IknowRight-yb8rd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ2qmpKNj5Zqi5I

[@DreamQuillRose]

Do you have a ventilation system like his? I think it's a good idea. The artist who was using an airgun to spraypaint that figure - his hand was shaking. I kept thinking the poor guy's probably got brain damage, lung damage, nerve damage. There should be strict rules about ventilators and wearing PPE for a job like that.

[@enelpenel6915]

Nindroids are my favorite kind of figures in my collection. There so fun, super cute, and customizable! It's neat to see how they make them in this video.

[@gtrlover4527]

im glad that his career is rewarding to him unlike most japanese salaryman who works for the sake of working only

[@kuroneko7022]

And how do you know what MOST salarymen in Japan feel?😂 So typically Western. I’m thinking that could be said about a lot of office workers in America. Too bad people have to watch this great series just to make negative remarks.

[@gtrlover4527]

@@kuroneko7022 well,most salaryman is stressed abt their job.im saying "MOST",not "ALL". im not making negative remarks,just speaking out my mind.if that offended you,thats not my problem

[@isakn7975]

@@kuroneko7022 he said “Most” not all calm down jesus. Its a comment about how that man made a career he is happy to have.

[@DiegoMartinez-bm4js]

@@kuroneko7022 statistics show that 72% of office workers in the us are satisfied with working conditions rather then 43% in Japan...

[@DaAssKicker68]

@@isakn7975 The guy is getting all defensive because you're pointing out a flaw in Japanese society..how dare we do that. You can't ruin my paradise!

[@Archangelneos]

Wow thats pretty cool and it looks a bit laid back aside from the worries of correcting the prototype, but I can understand that. It seems that everyone is happy there and I'm happy to see that type of work environment. Thanks to you for going and getting the footage on the daily life of a scultor as I was a bit interested in creating my own fan works of characters.

[@mimo5383]

Just wanted to say thank you. As someone who owns the first 300 Nendo's (with no gaps) and a sprinkling of other Good Smile products, I really enjoyed this segment. Big fan of your Channel and GSC too!

[@Braiiden_]

This day in the life had to be one of the most interesting for sure. Keep it up, Paolo!

[@zjenl]

Day in the Life of a Japanese Anime Voice Actor please.

[@diissriza]

UP UP UP

[@Acapp88]

I don't think so can. Impossible

[@thursdayprincess6369]

YES!!!

[@kausthita11]

Probably not because many agencies don't let their talents appear on social media unless the account is managed by the agency itself

[@NiceRsProductions]

It'd probably be very hard, and even if he does, there is a good chance he'll need to wait several months if he does, unless he manages to get something a bit smaller profile like voice acting for an advertisement. Full anime would be a long wait, considering how much that industry wants to keep things private.

[@Wayward9]

The president has such a cool office! So big with some nice couches and bikes hanging on the walls. And the president seems very chill and friendly! The whole workplace seems pretty laidback and chill compared to most Japanese companies.

[@hbh7868]

13:05 that evil laugh by the president lol

[@kidsgaming5128]

The way I screamed when he showed the Bakugo Katsuki Nendoroid. 🥰 One of my absolute favorite anime characters. He's also reading Tokyo Revengers. My heart is so happy. ❤

[@Dannnneh]

These are always really enjoyable to watch. I like that you ask around about stuff, being interactive. Going home from your figurine-making job to make more figurines, now that's passion.