The Truth about Modern Isekai

[@AsarathaHSYT]

I know this will happen, so I'm putting it out there ahead of time; there is no comment being made on any anime shown in this video in particular. If you enjoy something shown and do not like it is being shown over criticism of isekai as a genre, don't take it personally. Sources for claims can be found in the description of the video.

[@azzi7588]

bro put bill cosby instead of MT footage and wants us to believe this shit 💀

[@xianxiaemperor1438]

Good video and this reminds me of why Japan needs Georgist reforms/higher wages/worktime reduction/a nationwide jobs guarantee and Workplace Autonomy (Job control)/worker board representation maybe.

[@Slasher9987]

@@azzi7588 How is that a point? did you even watch the video

[@Vedant__Raj]

This is literally the most underrated anime based channel I've seen (well there's some competition but seriously dude your videos are absolutely amazing!)

[@dragongus9574]

I knew Asa wouldn't go the same way every other anime youtuber goes. Asa went into the history and I love that.

[@Darth_Bateman]

The Autist?

[@sudanemamimikiki1527]

Another thing to note about 9/11 is that it completely changed the way arabs are seen in media. Before 9/11 arabs were often shown as friendly people and the noble arab prince was a stable supporting character in fiction. These tropes pretty much died after 9/11

[@RaiginAnimator]

Oh yea that’s true. And Sad.

[@peytonreed937]

Oh shit… That’s… that’s actually really sad.

[@THED3ADLY7]

Isekai isn’t bad there are many good anime that involve this premise, it’s just there are by far more generic and lackluster ones that are only made to make money off the genre.

[@Decaying_bacon]

Fr, they gotta get more creative, like look at re zero, that's an Isekai and I think it's one of the best anime Ive watched, but then we got ish like I reincarnated as a vending machine

[@Decaying_bacon]

@@mysmallnoman it's unoriginal, they make their characters op for no reason other then for fun, basic mcs, basic female lead, basic side cast. Isekai isn't bad as an idea, I think it's pretty cool but they gotta do the genre better. And no I don't mean turning the character into something other than a human

[@heysiri3327]

​@@Decaying_bacon Well, Tappei Nagatsuki (writer of Re:Zero) had like 10 years of writing experience before making Re:Zero, so the comparison isn't exactly the most fair.

[@Decaying_bacon]

@@heysiri3327 a lack of experience shouldn't be an excuse for writing a generic story

[@torchperish]

Fantastic video, and a neat history lesson too. I hope this one blows up for you! Almost everyone I know seeks some form of escapism, so it's not at all surprising to see that Isekai became such a prevalent genre. I think a lot of people hate it these days simply because of how much there is. The market has been saturated with Isekai for a long time, and I don't see that changing either.

[@staydetermined6717]

Imagine a isekai, but the protag is truly terrified with a different world, for example the common height for the species in this new world is like 15 FT for example compared to humans being 6 FT commonly

[@sudanemamimikiki1527]

Or actually just having to deal with cultural shock of living in a fantasy world based on medieval Europe where the forests are a literal death sentence to travel in.

[@RohanSlayer_]

Didn't get to see this went it came out but it was worth the wait. Incredible video.

[@ultrapyrusbrawler]

Excellent video as always! I really enjoy you putting your sources in the description, by the by. It helps strengthen your points when you allow the viewers to easily parse the information you used to make them.

[@AlTariqLuqmanMuhammad]

Using Bill Cosby's face for Mushoku Tensei

[@roisingalaxy]

this video was really interesting and informative! there was a lot more nuance to this topic of isekai then i ever assumed previously!!!

[@YozakuraSensei]

Country music flans slamming their desk right now

[@KingLAO2964]

Man, am I glad to have found this channel a year ago

[@z1no3n]

holy shit man, this is an amazing video, you go way more in depth than any other video ive seen

[@deepdawn1284]

Cool video from Asa once again. Hope this blows!

[@nathankeel6667]

Loved the research put into this video it was really interesting great work

[@_cancel142]

Cool video Mr. Ratha.

[@princes6274]

Amazing piece, Asa cooking like always 🗣🔥

[@heato8870]

Nice video. The algorithm will decide your fate.

[@MoppetMage]

this better blow up

[@thedevilsarrow]

Always wondered where it came from. Great video!

[@Slasher9987]

What song is that at 6:28

[@AsarathaHSYT]

Up in my Jam by Kubbi

[@Slasher9987]

@@AsarathaHSYT Tysm

[@disappointing.]

What *everyone* wants: an escape from this reality where we can be at peace What we always end up getting: an escape from this reality where *men* can do whatever tf they want while others have to just watch. how cringe Great analysis btw

[@Blinkehyo]

Well if it comes down to either jumping off a building or watching a show about a talking vending machine, i guess the latter sounds slightly better Great video as always ~

[@brandonadrien3476]

This was a very insightful video that went into various aspects of Japanese society and structure (and also the lackthereof. It seems like to Japanese people, being Japanese means living in a state of loss as the world keeps putting Ls on your plate. With a learned mindset like that, it makes sense that any form of escaping Japan and being anywhere but is a W and a step closer to happiness. Thank you for this very well-crafted piece.

[@brandonontama2415]

12:20 - That picture when you mentioned Mushoku Tensei 😂😂

[@Ymryrth]

Awesome video!

[@acousticco]

I really liked how you related the development of media to history and although as you said it isnt the only reason it is 100% a factor when it comes to modern society. Also, I feel like ideas of escapism really put a strain on the genre as most of the time its the same stuff done over and over again. The only shows that I can think of that slam reality in the face of the protags are Ascendence of a Bookworm and Re:Zero as their "powers" are literal curses that manifest the characters and their personalities. Despite not neccesarily being a bad thing power fantasies, in my opinion, hurt my perception of the characters as it portrays an unrealistic viewpoint on life.

[@Stryfe52]

4:18 “Ah, surely because women were mainly stuck in positions below men which included things such as cleaning toilets… right?” “Oh… god.”

[@thewisewhale2762]

Is that music from Boneraiser Minions?

[@Im_Absolute]

Thanks for tha video

[@raphaelfelix4795]

It's sad that so many "transport to other world" animes get cold treatmente for something they don't do. Digimon can be considered an isekai, in Frontiers, a kid that is in coma, got transported to other world, an examples can go on and on. We have isekais, that are inofensive, they can be dumb, but are inofensive. But, then we enter in the "core" problem, 3 famous isekais, that go so out of control in diferent ways, that the whole genre gets a bad fame. It's something that the "shonens" get, for diferent motives, but one thing both have in comon, is the way the female protagonists are treated, not in all manga and animes kk. Oh, and great work with the video

[@hunterxkiller8732]

if people are so frustrated with Isekai's current state, then start making changes to it. Take the formula more seriously, make better male protags who actually try to EARN the girls affections to show that women won't just fall at one's feet they have ideals and aspirations of their own.

[@ButtlordExtraman]

They could also just not make romance the "goal"

[@hunterxkiller8732]

@@ButtlordExtraman indeed. And if they do start something at least see it through none of this will they won't they bullshit

[@stuckerfan2563]

The thing it isn't easy. Most of the most famous ones follow the same tropes and most of those who don't barely get any recognition

[@hunterxkiller8732]

@@stuckerfan2563 things worthwhile are never easy

[@ButtlordExtraman]

@@stuckerfan2563 it ain't easy being greasy

[@dohickey7184]

"Bond over the tiredness of life" It eez what it eez ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MatterfiedV2]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@MrTimeattacker]

Graahhhh cook,yeah SAO is the one whihc popularized modern isekai tastes. Mt fans keep throwing around that line you know the one i am talking about,but if you see actual narou release date's of isekai WN release dates,You see they were all around the same time even konosuba,Smartphone isekai,cheat skill,Harem in labyrinth were all around 2012.

[@MadDogRyan]

When you recommended and isekai replace the term with portal fantasy

[@aaronl4935]

banger video

[@tsembashi]

Asa upload

[@Grimm-t6t]

Can u update ur discord link? It says broken or is it a problem on my part

[@AsarathaHSYT]

Works on my end. Try on a different web browser or device if you have one?

[@Grimm-t6t]

Even on the other phone it says the link has been expired after clicking on accept invite

[@Grimm-t6t]

Anyway amazing video lol

[@xie215]

underrated

[@eddy9615]

Ok

[@azzi7588]

Thank you for the wonderful input

[@ButtlordExtraman]

No k

[@whochangemyname6977]

(Chef's kiss) Beautiful content! Looking deep into the political, economical, and social influences of how anime came to be. I love this content! Thank you.

[@KingLAO2964]

Asa has cooked once more

[@zosonte129]

Muv-Luv STAYS winning since 2003

[@animeloverhaven]

It all started when trashy Sao dropped

[@kennyulysse2163]

🥤🍿

[@louradean9293]

Can people please give 12 kingdoms a chance? so that it may get a second season someday

[@Harsh1650]

Japan developed very fast, but people there are close and respect their culture, unlike America. Also, I dont hate Isekai. I hate people who call females with feminine qualities weak.

[@thomasffrench3639]

I feel like it’s a more of toxic femininity of women relying on men is the problem, not being feminine exactly. Sure there’s nothing wrong with a woman who wants to be a stay at home mom, but it should be more of a team with her husband than the husband is in charge.

[@TourismMinisterForAbalon-qw8sn]

i wish i could 'isekai' into a world without pretentious video essayists.

[@AsarathaHSYT]

how did you know you didnt isekai into this one?

[@TourismMinisterForAbalon-qw8sn]

Who said i didn't?@@AsarathaHSYT

[@SncrHan]

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