The Ningen (1990 Sighting)

Videotape from the Japanese Office for Human Studies
(Tags: 1990 International Trans-Antarctica Expedition, Keizo Funatsu)

[@FishandChipper]

As a Japanese speaker, the subtle change from referring to Keizo using kanji to using katakana and then back to kanji was very well done. For those who don't know Japanese people's names are usually written in Kanji whereas katakana is usually reserved for animals so referring to a "person" using katakana is very dehumanizing.

[@dontcareaboutmypfp2768]

do the characters names in most ultraman franchises count? (Their names are in katakana, even though they have kanji)

[@FishandChipper]

@@dontcareaboutmypfp2768 I don't watch Ultraman so idk but you sure you're not thinking of hiragana? Kanji tends to be written in hiragana for kids shows so kids are able to read it and I assume Ultraman falls under that

[@karlmiller7395]

​​@@dontcareaboutmypfp2768 I hope you are being sincere with that comment... If not you just got BURNED.... FISH AND CHIPPER KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT THE LANGUAGE BRUV🔥🔥🔥

[@FishandChipper]

@@karlmiller7395 What?

[@ashiapmanman]

​​​​​​@@dontcareaboutmypfp2768From what I've heard, using katakana (or even hiragana) for names means that it's only a name, it doesn't hold any special meaning like using kanji does. It's literally dehumanizing, just like what @FishandChipper commented before (take what I said with a grain of salt). But in the case of shows for children, I think it's also just for making the names easier to be read and understood by kids.

[@CanonessEllinor]

In the sequence beginning at 7:21, Keizo’s name (which has been spelled in kanji 敬三 until this point) is suddenly spelled in katakana ケイゾウ for for two lines of text (“Team searches for Keizo” and “Keizo is found”) before reverting to 敬三 again when he is rescued. This might be unintentional, but if it isn’t, it’s a bit… concerning. For those less familiar with Japanese, katakana spellings are usually used for foreign words or the names of animals…

[@budakbaongsiah]

Thanks for doing this. I was about to make this comment. It's as if that the team was not looking for Funatsu Keizou, but something called ~KE•I•ZO•U~ and found it.

[@myxini]

This threw me off too...

[@IAmTheCheddarMan]

*Keizo was slain by xX_DaNingen6969_Xx*

[@El_mas_papu731]

So the ninjen killed keizo and copied him?

[@LainVics]

I think it's either cause keizo is being viewed by the human, or because the environment he's in its so inhospitable to his species that he's in the video referenced as a foreign organism Edit: well gang, I'm eating my words

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

"Hell is real and it's cold" "Are we their warm children?" "What will happen when it's warm?"

[@zacharylund6926]

3:46 at .25 might need to go back a sec. Can only make out the funatsu (can only make out ly) is prey

[@Notarobot1006]

@@zacharylund6926 I'm guessing that missing word is "family".

[@okeanos6391]

I really liked these lines for invoking a sense of ecological/environmental horror.

[@patrick9876]

“THE FUNATSU FAMILY IS PREY” good lord that’s chilling (pun intended)

[@VictorbrineSC]

The Ningen was an actual Japanese creepypasta from the early 2000's, and yeah 2chan's been involved. Very nice to see it used in an analog horror format. It's very creepy how Keizo could only describe it as "human", despite obviously not looking like a human at all... and it talking... ...

[@CrabulousYT]

Creepypasta? A bit too wholesome, whatever that thing was it just saved the guy wether it was a creepy nightmare sounding thing or not

[@jwilker94]

@@WobblesandBeanto be fair I’m sure voice could be seen as distorted by the heavy winds of the storm to keizo

[@jwilker94]

+ In the Antarctic if you hear a humanish voice there isn’t much it could be other than a human lol

[@DG_Toti]

@@jwilker94unless you hear it coming from somewhere a human logically couldn’t or shouldn’t be

[@jwilker94]

@@DG_Toti which isn’t really the case in this situation, but I suppose yeah

[@renncameron9940]

'ARE WE THEIR WARM CHILDREN?' 'HELL IS REAL AND IT'S COLD' The way Alex can spark the imagination by stringing together such odd sentences continues to amaze me to this day.

[@reyanuro6398]

what happens when it’s warm?

[@eushak_3340]

I love that line "hell is real and its COLD" true antarctic horror

[@VDiddy5000]

Lets not forget that, towards the end of that segment, the word "WARM" also appears where COLD is.

[@Mukapogz]

@@reyanuro6398 bap

[@NIGUAVIUS950]

Scary

[@SantaReaper]

If you're done with Monument Mythos, the idea of found footage of cryptids is a good next step.

[@2gupsy4me]

He isnt done with the mythos, season 4 is confirmed. He’s just working on isolated projects for a bit

[@buttbootyassnakedcrispyfella]

Isnt that just monster world by danbc films

[@Slipperyslab]

@@buttbootyassnakedcrispyfella true lol

[@TherealSoggyCan]

​@@Beowolf-jy5rcwell wouldn't ya guess

[@Beowolf-jy5rc]

@@TherealSoggyCan i have no idea what was going on with me when i made that reply.

[@thegnarledpirate9198]

It would be AWESOME if we got a series focused on cryptids. I can just imagine the madness of the Monument Mythos lore combined with occult creatures.

[@Empenguin]

I would genuinely love a series like that, it'd become my favourite real quick

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

Bigfoot and Chupacabra would probably be a lot more primal/malicious but idk.

[@bradbradthebrad]

the moth man one could be called “MOTHMANMASSACRE”

[@Empenguin]

@@bradbradthebrad Aw man you made me hyped for a video that doesn't exist

[@bradbradthebrad]

@@Empenguin I know right, I wish it existed because it would be cool to see the bridge collapse in the monument mythos style (and it would also be cool to see the alleged Chernobyl and 9/11 sightings too)

[@ADHDYoshi]

ive always been so obsessed with the ningen, so happy to see it finally be used in a project like this

[@OfficialPisser]

Same here

[@aaronfine734]

Can you explain it?

[@PandaCoasters]

@@aaronfine734 Early-2000's among us

[@devastatheseeker9967]

You've been obsessed with human? Weird

[@ADHDYoshi]

@@aaronfine734 old japanese myth that are basically creatures that stand on two legs with no arms or anything exact reports on what they are/do vary a lot

[@cah137-y4s]

3:45 Brief message pops up reading "THE FUNATSU FAMILY IS PREY". Something tells me Hugo might be having his own encounter with the Ningen soon enough.

[@shoebillfan1963]

it's joever

[@IAmTheCheddarMan]

SEQUEL!

[@circleinforthecube5170]

Oh shit they eat people

[@dontcareaboutmypfp2768]

MISTER NINGEN

[@IAmTheCheddarMan]

@@dontcareaboutmypfp2768 Mister Ningen = Normal Ningen glow up

[@gavinator.3587]

3:30 I like that he reads the journal right to left; the way Kanji is written. A small detail that really ads to my immersion.

[@suranumitu7734]

Saying Kanji instead of Japanese really makes no sense here.

[@foxpro3002]

@@suranumitu7734 its a type of writing system introduced to japan during the 5th century.

[@suranumitu7734]

@@foxpro3002 I know what Kanji are. The point is that it's not specifically Kanji that are traditionally written right to left, but the whole writing system (that is both Kanji as well as the two kana systems Hiragana and Katakana).

[@sealbeegle9785]

​@@suranumitu7734good to know mr crowley

[@namaenamae1]

​@@suranumitu7734It's not just right to left tho, like Arabic or Hebrew, but top to bottom as well. (You probably know this but want to let everyone know as well)

[@gonzonanasi2543]

Sorry, i use the translation function of google. Ningen, also known as Hitogata, is a Japanese urban legend. Thank you for making a great video on urban legends of my country! I will continue to support MISTER MANTICORE-san while enjoying his wonderful works! From a Japanese born in 1990,with gratitude and respect. Thank you!

[@9m119refleks]

i think you confused the the antarctic "Ningen" with the Hitogata PSA commercial

[@can-xe5ub]

@@9m119reflekshitogata means something like person, it’s not exclusive to the psa

[@9m119refleks]

@@can-xe5ub ah aight just never seen anyone call the cryptid as hitogata

[@memelord6335]

​@@9m119refleks that term was used for the commercial in reference to the fact that there are two humanoid creatures in the commercial aren't quite human so that's why they use that name fir that psa

[@memelord6335]

As a Mexican American man I think I can honestly recommend you Mr manticores other series such as the monument Mythos if you find the idea of alternate Cosmic horror version of the United States history interesting

[@cringefailtastic]

I love the vibe all of Mister Manticores videos give off. basically no jump scares, no corrupted footage or glitches, no distorted computer generated voice. All of it is incredibly calm and relaxed. Like something you'd see as an informational video in a museum. That honestly makes the horror aspects feel more real and scary

[@TheJudge287]

I really like led that song in MM that would play during the diagrams and stuff.

[@user-qd5bt2bo1t]

Did no one see when Hugo was reading the journal how it goes pixelated and in that pixelated image you can just barely read out “The funatsu family is prey” that alone gave me chills great work Alex!

[@ZeSgtSchultz]

I was trying to slow it down and freeze there. Thanks

[@OddOn33]

Tip for KZbin if on PC: You can use your comma, and period keys to go frame by frame. Catch all the details.

[@screamingforever]

The visual aesthetic of this is incredible. Colors, composition of the shots - every single one is screenshot-worthy.

[@SucreAmygdalum]

Feels like something I’d find somewhere deep within the ancient internet. I really hope you keep making these, they’re super inspiring

[@asonwiwijtrezequal985]

Videos that look like something from deep within the ancient internet would be a good genre of horror

[@thomasvernon2531]

@@asonwiwijtrezequal985This is already starting to become a thing, it’s being called digital horror. Raymundo 2112 did a good video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imrWdHZni6pnebssi=p5xn5mlFLJirRfg4

[@InVinoVeratas]

I get so peeved when an ad breaks the tension that gets built up in these kinds of stories. Because narritvely this is well written, there is so much tension that gets built up. It's as palpable as the freezing winds you imahibe Keizo feeling.

[@alonesometravler9343]

The ningen is such an interesting cryptid. It’s like a mermaid but not quite as human as they are. It’s a shame almost nobody has ever covered it.

[@thechimpmaster]

There's a Pokemon based on it called Cetitan.

[@commathreeprod.7937]

Holy crap. Seeing someone make a video like this about one of the coolest cryptic is awesome!

[@wayfareangel]

There's something about horror stories set in the cold that I love. Ironically, they make me feel cozy.

[@zaunerswife]

the ningen is a really interesting creature! happy to see you do something about it!

[@RambunctiousReptilian]

You know, the Ningen seems like one of the more normal things in this universe.

[@Sharlatans]

Better this or a giant but docile crab Kaiju rather than G.W turned into a malicious serpentine outer god or crazy nigh-unstoppable skin stealing statue

[@_adastra]

I'm loving these new solo stories outside of mm

[@monkebanana2506]

I’m not MatPat but I figured it out "We’re their warm children." "Hell is real and it’s cold." "What will happen when it’s warm?" It probably means global warming. Creatures have to adapt to warmer climates like we did. We were the predecessors to these creatures (aka their “warm”counterparts)

[@PeiceofNick]

Fun Fact: The Gen 9 Pokemon Certitan and its pre evo Cetoddle are both based off the Ningen.

[@arasilsaravi1037]

Cetoddle is pretty cute though. I feel bad when attacking it for EV training.

[@PeiceofNick]

@@arasilsaravi1037 I know, especially since they never attack the player in the wild and walk up to them all nonchalant instead.

[@crispyblindead2413]

I applied for a marine tech position in Antarctica last month, I even purchased a leather bound journal to keep while I was there. Sure would be a wonderful life experience to see the free continent. And possibly result in me dying mysteriously.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

Given how many explorers died mysteriously in the polar regions...

[@LovePotion_]

OH SHIT, THE JAPANESE NINGEN. I've been OBSESSED with this guy for EVER.

[@eliana8647]

this is so fascinating! more! please :)

[@ajcw_]

🫡🫡🫡

[@alfalldoot6715]

Zamasu's really been looking forward to this one.

[@cloud-9936]

Comment I was looking for

[@gravynavy516]

Lmao

[@karma77112]

It's ningen zero keikaku time

[@CrabulousYT]

Name me another analog horror that is wholesome like this and is also well made. AlexKansas still making the great content even after the big project is gone.

[@circleinforthecube5170]

For a split second it said "the funatsu family is prey" not sure if the ningen is friendly

[@thegnarledpirate9198]

From the little that I could gather, here's my theory: the ningen are some type of spiritual creature or extraterrestrial entity who mimic the human form and voice. The "Department of Human Studies" we see in the beginning could be a secret government organization dedicated to research on these creatures, meaning this is not the last and maybe not the first time the ningen have been encountered. The question "what if gets warm", is eerie, as the cold, faraway distance of Antarctica might be the only thing keeping humanity safe from these monsters. I say they're malevolent, but could be otherwise. They could be completely alien in nature as well.

[@C.A_Robert]

Ningen is a underwater humanoid creature.

[@oinkleberry]

The question of warmth is also very scary because of climate change melting the icecaps, so it's literally getting warmer.

[@IAmTheCheddarMan]

​@@oinkleberry moral of the story

[@Kainlarsen]

Tell Vargskelethor, he loves Duendes. :D

[@tru3vort3x2]

When I first saw the Ningen, I just laughed so hard that something like it exists. Only you could make the Ningen seem mysterious

[@TenisJr]

I know this is silly and has nothing to do with the myth or the video, but I just love how "ningen" (human) is similar to "ninguém" (Portuguese for "no one", "no body") and it adds something slightly creepier to this whole thing.

[@OneBK]

I love the effects, it really feels like an educational tape you'd find at the library!

[@anonim4102]

I am glad you, as an artists, still interested in what you do, even tho a lot of people recently lost interest in their projects, but you still deliver, and quality only grows with time

[@bumpermanthesecond615]

I love this kind of sighting tape. It feels like watching it before sleep in late night.

[@Observer-3913]

From robot cops to what looks like the god of everything. Man, you really know to jump between subjects.

[@OmartheOnar]

And to think that Keizo, Hugo, Will and the rest of the team are REAL people really suprised me. Good job👍

[@twitchyeyess]

Keizo funatsu is my favorite chsracter so far because he took care of the dogs and loved them.

[@GDestruction]

"Are we their warm children?" "Hell is real and It's cold" "What will happen when it's warm?"

[@slimgrim3607]

its incredible seeing just how much youve improved over the years. im honestly glad your able to create such incredible stories like this!

[@entr0pix]

"HELL IS REAL AND ITS COLD" is probably one of the creepiest things ive read in one of ur videoe dude. this was magnificent

[@kaliaclow7323]

Honestly I just love with this guy does everything he makes is just a crazy work of art❤❤

[@redlikebones]

i know people jump at the idea of any of your new content becoming a MM-esque new series but honestly i’d really love to see more stand-alone videos if that’s the intention.

[@ravenslight7934]

It's so interesting to see someone make a video on the Ningen, especially in Analogue Horror format! I'm loving your little videos in between projects, Mister Manticore! Awesome as always!

[@kestreldomann2787]

"what will happen when it's warm?" Can't wait for Global Warming: The Analog Horror Genuinely though, excellent work Alex! Can't wait to see more!

[@THESHORESIDEMIRAGES]

Absolutely LOVED this. Keep up the great work!!

[@RealSquidShady]

3:45 text flashes on screen that says "The Funatsu family is prey" *oh no*

[@foxfoxstar]

Oh my goodness this is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever produced!

[@Yungwolfo]

Going thru the worst breakup of my life rn I’m glad I have this to help ease this pain a little. Thank you Alex and indeed grief can make you a monster…

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

You'll make it through this, king

[@Yungwolfo]

@@magma_fire_bagwan thanks… it’s been tough as hell.

[@yuurou7927]

Can't say I saw this coming. Despite the real picture of Ningen was just a rock, the idea of an obviously not human enough looking creature being percepted by everyone who witnessed it as "can't describe it well except it's human" is fascinating. Looking forward for your take.

[@ILBOI_X]

I love the different vibe of this video, I think its one of my favorite videos of yours already!

[@stupeiacedefective8937]

for those who dont know the 1990 Tran-Antarctica Expedition was real, along with Will Steger and Keizo Funatsu

[@Xynam0]

I like how indepth this one is, instead of telling us of the experience, were shown it. And allowed to make our own thoughts on it.

[@Baniameteriyaki0227]

As a Japanese viewer, I wholeheartedly approve of this video When Keizo’s name changed to katakana I was like “Chottomatte nani the fuck?” Subarashī video as always

[@loganiushere]

TIL that the 1989-1990 trans international trans-antarctic expedition was a real thing and Keizo Funatsu was a real person who was on the expedition. Well done.

[@stekingtv]

The title almost gave me a heart attack

[@Slipperyslab]

Why exactly? 🤨

[@0_dearghealach_083]

He must've thought it was a curse word, and not the name of a cryptid.

[@overdone7892]

I can’t put in enough words to describe how incredible this film was!

[@alkima_hydra]

NO WAAAAY, 10 mins long video????!!! I'm excited!!!

[@handpuppet99]

There should be a vine boom whenever they take a picture

[@tsrndn]

at 3:45 there's a single frame that has text saying, "THE FUNATSU FAMILY IS PREY." I'd also like to point out how Keizo's name changed from using typical kanji to katakana (typically used for foreign words) when he went missing, then back to kanji when he's found. Maybe it shows how keizo turned 'foreign' when he was missing??

[@DoctorNoon2717]

used for foreign OR used for animal names

[@PresidentJamesDean]

First, my Niece graduates today and Mister Manticore uploads a new video all in the same day? Life is great!

[@bonfire1127]

I love this idea so much. I honestly wish we get more original ideas like this in the analog horror community

[@andrusman100]

Just want to say how much i love this channel hope to see the rest of the world see how great your fiction is someday.

[@jwilker94]

I think this was really well made, I greatly enjoyed the more, I suppose, realistic, aspect it has. Reminds me of the older monument mythos stuff. Also I feel that this might be one of your most effective horrors in my view

[@melvindeleon8904]

I'm so happy you're using the ningen cryptid! One of my favorites!

[@aliceamineva5757]

woah, this is very awesome man! :D i can't wait to see more about this.

[@outrageousholidayoh-2178]

1:28 "ARE WE THEIR WARM CHILDREN?" "HELL IS REAL AND ITS COLD/WARM?"

[@kartierglory]

I was about to say "what did you call me, mr manticore" 😂

[@devastatheseeker9967]

Man wait till you hear what the japanese use for retreat

[@StefTheBold]

just as I woke up, they posted. Today will be a W of a day

[@connor48880]

10 minutes??? goodness Mr. Manticore you spoil us

[@majornewb]

The best analog horror channel on KZbin hands down. Keeps pumping out consistent cosmic horror that has an existential effect on humans

[@sandor502]

Eerie... keep up the excellent work - storytelling is your strong suit, among many others

[@OfficialPisser]

Among

[@juicyparsons]

I live for this content ❤

[@torrancemoore6152]

Creepy yet fascinating. Another banger

[@pashadwantara]

An analog horror video with a Koyaanisqatsi-esque closing. I love this!

[@pineappleguy178]

I'd really hope if there could be one of these on the Fresno night crawlers.

[@doingmybesthere3940]

around 3:45 there's a frame of corruption that obscures a hidden message: "THE FUNATSU [FAM]*ILY IS PREY" *letters in brackets are obscured, but i feel confident about the guess

[@TroyColey]

Certified Ningen Classic

[@Chris_Staton]

We are SO back

[@ElazarY]

This is my favorite series out of all of your works

[@steampunkfox1411]

The Ningen trilogy is absolute peak.

[@pancakeshortstack3886]

This is honestly fantastic. Perhaps one of my favorite videos of yours so far. And easily so. It's wonderful seeing your skills grow and change over time.

[@mostardaamarela649]

I love this so muuch!! Alex is so creative man, I love this cryptid!!

[@isolatedirectorofficial]

Japanese urban legends are so cool and interesting, I’m glad you made this!

[@sheriffbear736]

Please tell me your gonna start releasing ambient tracks and albums soon. I could listen the these all day!

[@FatherMcKenzie66]

WOW! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!

[@929exrt3]

Keep this type of content up!!!

[@verycool_yeah]

This video is strangely beautiful, in a way

[@NAFProjects]

Oh shit! New MISTER MANTICORE video!!

[@TheTimurQ]

9:30 reading «1. human 2. “human”» is so unsettling, I can’t even properly describe this

[@memegito_1]

I’ve never been scared of most of the Monument Mythos work but watching this at night had me scared af. I’m excited to see more of this cryptids based analog horror.

[@lean.mierows]

THIS WAS AMAZING ALEX, I got really immersed and I can't wait for more content like this.

[@POTATO4444]

wow! amazing video! cant wait for this to get unlisted as the others 😃

[@UhhNon]

What's good, my Ningen?

[@seremomosproject5796]

Mr Manticore i love you works

[@isaactimberlake4297]

Found your channel thru a wendigoon video, and instantly got hooked on another series of yours.

[@samp4711]

This is giving such mountains of madness energy and I'm living for it

[@spacechimp9823]

Really cool, a great take on a creepy cryptid. Thanks Mister Manticore!

[@jasoneatacid1095]

this was fucking awesome dude. loving the more recent style of videos!