Recovery of an MMO Junkie - What Do You Want to Be?

Recovery of an MMO Junkie has a lot to say about the value of online connections, in addition to being an excellent love story. But the most important aspect of the show is its commentary on living your best life. Even if you're a Nazi, apparently.
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[@InquisitorThomas]

*Taken Down by Victor Entertainment for uploading their company’s theme song*

[@sakata250]

Inquisitor Thomas Im pretty sure their song is titled Fuck you, Victor entertainment Kind of like a letter to the fans

[@zemidamebris8845]

the actual scene will never be as good as the musical perfomance you did

[@Odinsday]

Facts

[@arcu965]

Agreed

[@romulusnuma116]

It's hard to be angry at victor entertainment when we got that great song from it.

[@Gloomdrake]

Romulus Numa He has mastered the art of the exposition song. Heck, I didn’t even realize good exposition songs were a necessary part of life

[@Vadoctrax]

Wait until they start doing take down notices of anyone even mentioning Victor Entertainment.

[@Brewing5torm]

yeah fuck victor entertainment

[@Gloomdrake]

Zoreo I feel like your avatar gif fits that comment

[@jacqueskatzoff6638]

Everybody sing along!

[@SpiralFlip]

"God that scene was better when it was moving" I actually disagree

[@guragurashaak7383]

HQ

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

TFW your so pissed off you have to sing a full ballad

[@fanter3261]

you're

[@SpiderandMosquito]

WakeUpUniverse to be honest so was I. When this first got uploaded I must have clicked on it in my subscriptions three times and each of the three times it was deleted that's how bad they were within the same day within hours of each other mere hours of each other his video was reuploaded and then deleted down again

[@thebeesknees1162]

Your self harmonizing is amazing.

[@chaos396]

You know, even if you don't post all that often, the sheer enjoyment I get from your bizarre editing, worthwhile points, and unexpected self-harmonizing is completely worth the sub.

[@serge263]

Yes, Explanation Point is a God Tier youtuber in terms of editing and something funny.

[@MxPokirby]

"Something that rhymes with 'work'." I'm glad I subscribed to you.

[@Kushina-43]

I was scared that when Morioka got with Sakurai, she'd go back to the corporate life like she was "fixed" and I'm **super** glad that didn't happen. People should be free to live the lives they want and need with the people they treasure. If it weren't for those damned loot boxes Morioka Moriko would be an anarchist icon

[@brianlowe904]

The hot new single “fuck you victor”. Hope It’s on ex points fire mix tape

[@hamstercoco]

In case you want an endless replay.. 1:59 1st verse 5:45 2nd verse not the same as the first

[@jackmanleblanc2518]

You're doing God's work my friend.

[@maxmustermann9058]

The singing is superior to just showing scenes and far more unique, I have rewatched the Watamote videos just for those parts.

[@vojtechstepanek7145]

Agreed! A superior storytelling method. Maybe we could have ExP re-sing an entire anime?

[@kloudkitt7967]

I'm gonna be singing that all day now. Thanks Bryant. XD

[@ExplanationPointAnime]

First.

[@midnightssun8495]

Explanation Point goddamn it

[@etiennephillips4777]

I guess you win.

[@rminm3683]

Genius

[@jeffreysian-salas1689]

I would never have thought of that, well played

[@aurenkleige]

Thank you for not going all weird, SJW on us like Mother's Basement did. I like it when my politics stay in politics and my anime is just anime, and I'm sure many others most likely agree.

[@stbd2773]

Body Pillow: *satisfies every human need*

[@danieldosso2455]

except food

[@EmilioReyes_97]

Daniel Dosso unless you end up having the marshmallow dream. Man that idea still creeps me out

[@-nathun8507]

Emilio Reyes ???

[@EmilioReyes_97]

- Nathun That joke about dreaming your eating a big Marshmallow but when you wake up your pillow is gone

[@-nathun8507]

Emilio Reyes ah...

[@Syfoll]

The musical parts are so god damn funny

[@Orikron]

I've said this over and over again: There's nothing wrong with being a full-fledged Otaku, as long as you're not dependant on others' money and you take care of your health. The "Anime is trash and so are we" moto is fun but it's becoming more and more meaningless as the world advances and it becomes increasingly easy to live a life entirely from home. Also, I come here for the freestyle jazz thingys, I don't care about your analysis.

[@vojtechstepanek7145]

Well, to respond in spirit of the message of the vid: You do you, muffin! Whatever rocks your boat. The freestyle jazz is pure awesome ;)

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

If you think about it "Anime is trash and so are we" means basically the same thing.

[@sintheemptyone8108]

Most irritating kind of people are the ones who are trying to preach me or anyone else about a correct way of life and call people crazy. Nowadays I just ignore the losers, no point caring for people who aren't in control of their lives or are just faceless. I embrace my inner craziness in a life filled with mental scars and regret because that's what I've become. I want to indulge myself in art & sophistication while rallying ones who embrace their true selves, desires and life styles they want. I'm not afraid to show my irritation towards people of my generation and how in my spare time I often want people to get out of my face, however. I've lived as a lonely man for so long that the meaning of bonds has lost most of its meaning to me.

[@MigattenoBlakae]

Sin, The Empty One Wow, way to pistol-whip the mood in its face. Freestyle jazz to “mental scars and regrets” in 4 comments. I’m almost impressed.

[@monus782]

As a general rule, as long as you don't say or do stupid stuff to get you featured on Reddit (such as r/iamverysmart, r/NiceGuys or more importantly r/justneckbeardthings) then you're good to go.

[@SeaMager]

Not going to lie, but I actually really like your singing

[@edmg7]

I might agree on the flowers, if I didn't know white flowers are seen as funeral flowers in Japan. It's not a contrast in the scene, it just completes the funeral picture.

[@fireking1080]

My comment on twilight has made it in to the Video, I'm happy

[@Midnight-Starfish]

I am a complex individual with needs, wants, goals, fears, loves, and flaws, but sometimes I like the simple things. So when I see Exclamation Point, I click.

[@AgitoBlues]

Ever considered a musical career?

[@jackmanleblanc2518]

Seriously, not even kidding he really does have a pretty good voice.

[@avakinlifeuser6888]

Yes, he should defiantly pursue a musical career because he is so talented.

[@masterofhippos1395]

check out sidenotes its his music channel (no longer active)

[@jessrandyss]

Explanation harmony on point

[@marche800]

That "totally not Pikachu" looks way more like a Raticate.

[@cosmiclikesminecraft]

Marche800 yep

[@Xazamas]

He refers to said creature as "Yellow Raticate" in 8.25

[@THExRISER]

He already says it at 8:25

[@samwad484]

"a body she isn't happy with" that was not the optimal time to drink water

[@LJLvids]

I'm torn, both wanna watch this video and the anime, without too many spoilers. But the anime takes so much time and i wanna watch this video before it becomes demonitised.

[@researchinbreeder]

LJLvids here's the solution: mute the video, and have it play on loop while watching the show. Then, once you are done with the show, watch the masterpiece that is this video.

[@LJLvids]

researchinbreeder good answer

[@TheCrazybunny56]

That or download the video just in case it does get taken down...

[@researchinbreeder]

TheCrazybunny56 there's no reason it would be taken down. OP's concern was that if they wait too long to watch the series, they might not be able to support the video with monetized views.

[@LJLvids]

TheCrazybunny56 i doupt this'll get taken down. It's more the dillema of do i watch a video by my fave anituber and get spoiled or do i have to endure the torture of waiting for this video to remain spoiler free

[@TitoSilvey]

Ya know, I was wondering why I hadn't seen you in a while. Then the song happened and it was so worth the wait. By the way, if you make an entire video as a song i wouldn't complain

[@alyssaagnew4147]

One of the best love stories I have seen in a while. The only problem I have with it is that it's short, though I will definitely take that over a long drawn out series of miscommunications and misunderstandings that is the plot of about 95% of anime romances.

[@muixc]

That little jingle is so catchy! I want to sing it, but I'm at work.

[@thomassvevo]

If your channel was a girl she'd be best girl

[@greatdetectivefurudoerika1589]

This should be top comment

[@Substantial-hf1rm]

Hellington Fucking weebos, I swear to God.

[@UncleMerlin]

fucking normies, i swear to kami-sama

[@dianak8656]

Kaiki disagrees.

[@Someone-sq8im]

This guy gives Sidon and Nico di Angelo a tun for their money

[@victorvasquez5428]

Your videos are so great. Now, I wish you could make an analytical video on Konosuba. "Why?" Because I think that you are the only one that could do it.

[@akromakroma]

Bryant got me singin all night like "Fuck. You. Victor Entertainment. 🎶"

[@psychronia]

Man. Victor Entertainment's self-harmful protectiveness over their IP might be worth it just because it gave us this song. I feel like other KZbinrs should hire Bryant to do these exposition songs whenever they have bad news.

[@yagirlsheila7705]

I had serious issues in the past months with what I am studying and what I potentially would love to do, even if it's a harder path. I saw this anime a while ago... And to be honest, only when you explained it in this way, did I understand the metaphor. The "you only have one life, live it right" hit me harder than it should. Thank you

[@ella7718]

I bet all the dislikes are from people who work for victor entertainment.

[@NoahMonroe_]

I'm still confused as to how Morioka was able to afford only playing MMOs for so long. I mean, I get that her job probably got her a lot in savings, but how the Hell was she able to afford that for so long?

[@ExplanationPointAnime]

Never explained. Bugs me, too.

[@nara070690]

Explanation Point I assumed because she was living very beneath her means for so long she had saved up tons

[@Lyphonix]

How do NEETs in general even keep their lifestyle (other than their parents) despite being not-employed?

[@someoneelse5005]

I understand it completely. I earn 4 times as much money as I spend, just by doing a job I am kinda into. I just live a very minimal lifestyle, I work, I watch some anime, I don't go anywhere, I don't buy fancy stuff, etc. So, 3/4 of my paycheck goes unused a lot of the time, though I do try to help my family when they're in the pinch. But other than that, if I wanted to resort to a complete neet lifestyle, I could live on my savings for about 3-4 years without a problem. However, if at that point it'd be hard to me to get back to actually working that'd be a huge issue, so I would never think about it, and it is NOT sustainable in the long run.

[@karterdavis2732]

Tin Man Kobayashi is real life

[@PabbyPabbles]

I'm not that hot about the localized title "Recovery of an MMO Junkie". It makes it sound like it's going to be yet another preachy show about how games are evil and you must recover from them. "Recommendation of the Wonderful Virtual Life" would've worked even if it's a bit engrish. At least I know I rolled my eyes at the title when I saw it pass me by, and after the first few minutes of your video I realized that it was the complete opposite of what I expected and gave it a watch.

[@TheMarkieMarkMan321]

A body she isn’t happy with, shows Mitty. Weehhhyyyyy

[@coffeestainedwreck]

that was painful and brilliant

[@phoenixking62]

Holy shit. I really like this show and thought it was good, but had no idea that is was made *so well*! This is exactly why I love this channel. Thanks man! I would totally support you on Patreon if I could afford it.

[@TwentySeventhLetter]

Phenomenal, as always. The music's double subversion of expectations had me laughing out loud for a good four minutes, the analysis was of such rigor that MMO Junkie is next up on my watch list, the clever solutions you came up with top solve various technical issues were sufficient and even enhanced the video. Yours is one of the few channels I would consider actively donating to once I become more monetarily autonomous and it's because you maintain a level of quality that I absolutely adore and respect. Thank you for such a wonderful video and for being such a strong creative source in this niche of KZbin, and have a wonderful day while you're at it.

[@austinhatfield]

English teacher: The author said the curtains were blue, which symbolizes the depression and sadness the main character feels. Author: the curtains were fucking blue. But seriously man, love your work ~

[@ExplanationPointAnime]

English teacher: What makes you think the meaning that you get out of your story is more important than the meaning that I do, Author?

[@Miju001]

@@ExplanationPointAnime Reminds me of that one guy who composed a piece of music and everyone just played it differently in one part, then someone came along and played the part according to the original script and got a lot of criticism for it, so they had to justify themselves with "But the composer of the piece wrote it like this", to which someone replied "Well the composer made a mistake"

[@TheScrap333]

@@Miju001 Do you happen to have a link to this? I've been trying to figure out what song/theme you're referring to.

[@Miju001]

@@TheScrap333 It's an anecdote my dad told me about, so sadly I don't remember much, but I think it was a composition by Giuseppe Verdi. Might be from "Il trovatore"

[@thrandompug2254]

ive been checking the channel every day bro, love your stuff DUUUUUUUUDE

[@AnthonyPaoliMasakiSays]

Art. This video was undeniably art.

[@Ichiyama22]

So what you're saying is I should stop killing myself over getting a minimum wage job I won't even like, accept that I like cooking and cleaning and housekeeping as activities, resign to my inner 50's housewife, and just accept myself for who I am?

[@ExplanationPointAnime]

If you have the means of doing so, then absolutely!

[@AnnaTheFallMaiden]

do you stalk me? "you cant be happy if youre not yourself" on the day where i finally admitted to myself that im trans anyway, great video, hopefully it stays up

[@n.l.g.6401]

TormundsMember Hey, high five! The journey ahead is tough, but I'm rooting for you! I've been on HRT for 15 months, and I'm finally starting to live the life I want.

[@DotRD12]

God, I know exactly how you feel.

[@chronoloop9384]

This video sure came out at an interesting time for me. I start a new job, that I have almost zero interest in, tomorrow. It pays well and it's at the Kennedy Space Center, which is admittedly pretty awesome, but I really don't feel a passion for it. Heck, I barely even know what it is, they just kinda called me and asked if I was looking for a new job, and I was. But it really feels like I'm gonna rinse and repeat myself at this new place. Sadly, I really don't have much passion for anything, other than maybe exploring old castles, cause I did that once and that was some of the most fun I've ever had. But I don't do well with conventional work environments. I get bored and lose focus easily. I graduated with a comp sci degree and can be a professional programmer, but that didn't appeal to me at all. So I don't know what to do. But, this video makes me feel like there is something I can do if I just take the time to figure it out. I hope I can somewhat soon. Ever since I realized I didn't want to be a programmer, I've felt lost and depressed. I feel like a jack of all trades being forced to pick just one, but I don't think that'd ever fulfill me, and my family is all corporate, so they don't understand my issues whatsoever. I wish I had some real guidance with this. My college career counselors wouldn't even help me til I found a job that I wanted to apply to. It really sucks to not know what you want

[@oddlyozel]

Chrono Loop a lot of time society says that once you're adult you're supposed to have figured out what you want to do by now, but statistically many people don't stay in the same career path their whole working life. I would say take whatever free time you have, when you have the energy to explore new things. Anyways I wish you well, fellow Floridian :)

[@chronoloop9384]

Christy Rivera thanks, I appreciate that. This job has turned out better than I expected. Good community. But I'm still unsure of the work, though I haven't really been able to work on anything yet. Guess it's something that'll just take time to figure out

[@RandomGuy-bx2wv]

Hey, this might be a bit irrelevant since it's been a year, but I was just digging through the comments section to see if anyone had any thoughts on that topic and I came across yours. I feel pretty lost myself - the phrase "wanting to want to be a certain person" really hit home for me. It's really hard for me to tell what I really want, and I think it may be because I've been lying to myself about it for so long that I can't tell the difference anymore. Have you made any progress towards feeling like you're on the right path? It would be really helpful to me if you would share your current thoughts on this, although of course you don't have to.

[@lmaAsian]

Thanks for giving this gem of an underrated & underwatched show the appreciation it deserves. You have cemented your position as my favourite AniTuber with this video

[@HeadsetRuler]

holy shit you're good at the whole acapella singing tho

[@daltonriser1125]

the music you make and the visuals are still so clean so good

[@Vyc74]

What an awkward time to be named Victor 😅

[@KnightB172]

One of the things that has really cemented my interest in your channel (aside from the hilarious and thought provoking content itself) is the way that you write the endings. As far as I can remember, you end these videos with lines that really tie everything together, and when combined with the rest of the video, you get something that feels complete in a more satisfying way than a lot of videos I've seen elsewhere.

[@kirinbobarcana]

I actually kinda like the title image of the anime where it tricks you into thinking the two characters are playing as the others mmo persona

[@andrewxavier01]

You, music and anime análisis go together like a glass with ice and water.

[@longhairddingus6970]

Love the musical, Audio for the voiceover is a little too compressed (just saiyan)

[@hoshifura]

Man, that Victor Entertainment song is so catchy, it's gonna be stuck in my head all day. What a great morning to wake up to!

[@jamiejamemes]

Y'know, honestly, these past two videos knocked it out of the park for me. The vid on Monika and existential dread was chilling to my core, and this video was utterly heartwarming, so thanks.

[@gona_beyond]

Hurray, musical interludes!

[@trygveplaustrum4634]

Hm. I would say that being happy and honest with oneself is reasonable, but it's only the first step. Again, this is a *recovery* we're talking about. I can be honest with myself and say that I hate my job, but, at the end of the day, I still have to put food on the table. Being happy and honest is an important step, sure, and it makes things a lot easier, but, well, sometimes you have to go back into that dungeon we call Life and brave another round. Very few people can actually stop being something they're not.

[@cardshot]

I very rarely like a video enough to hand out like, but you sir deserve every like you get for that work of musical art!

[@metaalloy2131]

I appreciate your efforts in editing and image placement. Comically informative!

[@BigT.Larrity]

Natsuki in the thumbnail? You have my attention.

[@Sun-hw4hl]

Singing is on point 👌

[@johnx140]

This is friking gold content.NEVER STOP.

[@a_level_70_elite_raccoon]

I'mma need you to make more of these musical interludes, because they are THE BEST.

[@thehalf-elfbard9622]

Explanation Point and MMO junkie im SO happy

[@sagecash1442]

You could post once a year and I still wouldn't unsubscribe. As far as anime reviews go you're number one.

[@fullmetalmasify]

This singing is so beautiful and that caused me to subscribe. Well done, sir for this really nice video.

[@TheCeekon]

that musical bit has earned you a sub my friend. I can't breathe.

[@Lucibin]

Welp, now I need to go watch a new series and then come back to your channel.

[@Quroe_]

That song. It's IN MY *HEEEAAAD* !

[@tuxedoninja2365]

I like to think that morioka is one of the people fafnir plays with on whatever mmo he plays.

[@GeazakiCosplay]

This editing format must take forever to make. But it's so worth it I love it! You're awesome

[@PlagueBunny]

“More pixels pls.”

[@myopinionsarefacts]

I kinda want to hear a cover of fuck you Victor entertainment, it surprisingly fun to listen to

[@weirdo5933]

These videos go so in depth i love it!😍

[@mellomanic6767]

i started watching this like 4 hours ago and was so interested in the concept that i went and binged the whole show just to have all the context and because i don't know what sleep is, i love ur work dude

[@yanisz9161]

"That totally not Pikachu thing" It's clearly a Raticate pffft Edit: 8:28 My bad, my bad

[@zyaicob]

You mean Dedenne

[@phoenix6890]

Do the made in abyss video anyway... ill wait :)

[@AiyanaForrest]

I gotta say the musical parts of all your videos are the best, I do really love them

[@kole-3591]

Man i love that song. Thank you for making me smile.

[@biggayzai]

2:00 2:35 5:50

[@rendiggietydog]

Zai’s Meme Chamber thanksssss

[@MrGorillafist]

It could listen to you sing Shit about Victor entertainment for hours.

[@kaufmann4573]

Binged it after watching. THANK YOU.

[@brandonclarke436]

You are the epitome of taking your frustrations and turning it into art

[@ShowMeHow0]

...ANOTHER MADE IN ABYSS VIDEO?!? (ahem, I just really love that show)

[@naosoucriativocomnomes9927]

They should do the art of episode 2,3,4,5,6..

[@Icynova]

Fallout New Vegas bot spotted. Best anime KZbinr confirmed.

[@mamimoo7764]

God bless your soul💖 thanks for making my garbage week better with your uploads, loved the songs mwah 😘

[@TheUnspokenKibbles]

I can certainly appreciate the show's message about how self-actualization is a noble goal to strive for regardless of where your passions lie, but I feel like there are significant extensions/counterpoints to be made. Finding the path that's right for you doesn't necessarily finding the one that's right for everyone around you, or the world at large. It doesn't take too much twisting for the philosophy espoused in Recovery to become inherently selfish: there's an opening for a real villain therein (aside from Sakurai's inability to stand up for himself against any kind of pushback), someone whose genuine, honest path to happiness comes at the neglect or expense of others. The kind of person who can say "I'm sorry, but my happiness comes before yours." Is this still valid, if it is honest? When does it become a problem? Can relationships or communities form around these ideals? Answering these questions could meaningfully deepen the show's message. Similarly, a more direct counterpoint is possible, one that (for example) posits that the life and happiness of the individual does not necessarily produce the most good for the most people. That's of course not at all to say Recovery's point of view is wrong; the question of "right living" is one that we as a species have debated for basically as long as we've been around. There are entire fields devoted to the study of how different people have answered that question in different times and places, plus entire _other_ fields studying how those answers have been expressed in culture and media. This show in particular makes sense in our current cultural moment, as it hits on and affirms very modern notions (at least in America) about the kind of life one should create for oneself: one that prioritizes self-care, skepticism about societal expectations, and the creation of supportive communities and structures. Great video, all in all, I'm a big fan of the way your analysis flows, and it obviously got me thinking. Dankeschön!

[@hli5457]

Answer: dead

[@hli5457]

2:41 aaaand the grammy goes tooooo

[@ceresgc]

I need a full downloadable version of the song. Pretty please

[@ExplanationPointAnime]

It's on Patreon!

[@aaronschwister6597]

This video is the equivalent of shmoop starting a KZbin channel that analyzes anime and then adds song

[@StormTheOnigiri]

One thing I love about this channel is it always gives me good anime to watch Just marathoned it and I absolutely love it Here's hoping for a season two

[@SupLuiKir]

4:00 Ha. I've been living by myself, with a NEET shut-in lifestyle for the past half a decade, with absolutely zero desire for sex or romantic relationships. The idea that you need that shit is absolutely false, and I am one of the counterexamples. I'm masochistic for existential dread.

[@vojtechstepanek7145]

"Ok, what twits is hiding down there I wonder ... Oh, that makes perfect sense." - my thought process reading your comment.

[@Substantial-hf1rm]

· 0xFFF1 You had me worried until the end there buddy, GG.

[@Calvin_Coolage]

'I'm masochistic for existential dread.' Are you me?

[@macrux152__8]

YES! YES! YEEEEEEEEES!

[@leigh3693]

3 minutes into the video and I'm in love with this channel all over again

[@TheSovjetCat]

Best anime footage replacement ever conceived by mankind. And some bonus points for effort. I love you Explanation Point. May Babuschka bring you the sweetest kompot.

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

That song though...lmaooo!!

[@jonathankinsella7079]

Is it sad that I want victor entertainment to take this down just so I get more Made in Abyss? Yes yes it is, but I will not apologize.

[@illLegalE]

I litterally started singing along before the end. So damn catchy. "Fuck you Victor Entertainment!"

[@cataegisira1663]

Normally, I wait to view the entire video before I hit like or what have you, especially on stuff like this, but that song at the beginning was hilarious enough that I can't help it.