These Are the Best Anime Awards

[@Zelosis_]

You are a wonderful person, thanks for all the work you do and reminding us why we keep coming back for more!

[@OtakuBox]

For as much flak as the reddit community gets, which, sure, that's just reddit sometimes, I think its so easily often missed that there is goodness in everything. I've lurked there, participated in innumerable random episode discussions, popped my head into fun random discussion posts, read the most toxic takes, read the most informative posts, watched arguments unfold into personal attacks, yet watched passion bloom from the fans, impassioned discussions, great discussions, understanding people who just want to learn from each other and have a place to be. It's not perfect, and I love the anitube community around the block, but, idk, Reddit always has a special place in my heart even if its just seeing a seasonal SoL have like 20 posters, all the same familiar names week after week, and I can revel with them knowing that we're all here, for this brief moment.

[@dvillines26]

having the Crunchyroll Awards come out at the same time really validated how much better these awards are, as a real product of passion and care. Not just from the jury, but from the public vote which usually comes from a number of people that watch more than just the battle shounen. and people might complain about the jury, but there was someone in the comments of the livestream post that crapped on the jury for being too biased towards certain 'niche' genres, and then people noticed in their MAL that they had no or only 1-2 shows Completed in those genres, and they floundered and said 'well I don't like the tropes present in those shows'. Maybe that's not representative of all the detractors, but...no, actually it pretty much is. also Bang Dream It's MyGo!!!!! deserved the W. I would never have watched it if it weren't for its passionate advocates on r/anime, because I didn't know anything about the franchise and still haven't seen anything else from it, but it ended up being right up my alley, as a certified fan of Messy Bitches. It's actually kind of rare to see real human drama in anime, and in a spin-off of a franchise promoting a phone rhythm game? what? this is weird, it maybe shouldn't exist, and it's kind of miraculous that it does. and that it has the guts to put so much on a clearly autistic character, and to make the ostensible 'main girl' presented at the beginning an absolute narcissistic clownshow who has to learn to take the backseat and support someone with more talent and charisma. a lot of the appeal as well for me was raging about fucking Sakiko. all my homies hate Sakiko. sure sure she has her reasons. I don't care, she's a manipulative bastard who was in it for the money from the beginning, and worst of all, strung Tomori along for it and tossed her away when she didn't get what she wanted, and viciously did the same to Soyo as well. And when she finally pulled her longtime friend into a band, it was the most creatively bankrupt, emotionally removed project, and then she refused to actually hang out or have fun. Trash human. looking forward to Ave Mujica show, obviously. can't want for her to have a complete psychological breakdown.

[@amethyst1532]

Hearing such a positive story come from Awards is really nice to hear as I tend to get absorbed too much in my own personal negative experiences with them. This was a very heartwarming story that was told really well, ALMOST got me considering joining up again haha Now I want to go rewatch Urarara...

[@Kikoman589]

Thank you for sharing a story that's as personal as this. I think it's important that it's hammered into our heads - on top of media that carry the same message - that people can connect to each other and find fulfilment through working together and pursuing a shared goal; that's what your experience shows. I think using Bocchi here helped communicate both that and the idea of you getting out of your comfort zone. I enjoyed the 2023 Awards livestream and I respect the work that goes into it. I also re-realise that collecting disparate thoughts together and weaving them into concrete statements really is an art in itself and that I should do more of it!

[@SecretIdentityStudio]

The thing that always stood out was the 2018 awards, specifically the blowup when the AOTY jury award went to an unlicensed kids' magical girl show. Hugtto Precure, the masses didn't deserve you. Joining the crowd of demoralized lapsed anitubers in the comments... (how many of us are there?) We remember you and each other, and relate to your stories and how you felt. Thank you for sharing!

[@Haskellerz]

Hugtto Precure one of the best Precure generations but it is pretty ok in the grand scheme of things. Having watched the all of the first 5 seasons of Precure, it is hard to get attached to the new characters because you know they will be replaced in 50 episodes

[@cryzzalis7939]

This might just be my favorite piece of content about the awards I have ever had the pleasure of watching. When I started planning out this entire project back in late 2014 and I got the spark needed to get things off the ground in late 2016, I could never have imagined what it would become by today. Sure, it's not all sunshine and rainbows and I don't have the time or energy to spend with everyone as much as I used to once the awards are over, but I think this summarizes what makes the awards so magical to me and why I'm so overjoyed at what it has become and why it's so much bigger than could ever properly be explained. There's a bit of pride that comes with it in seeing my brain child having become what it is today, I'd be a liar to pretend otherwise. But it is no longer my project, it is something that has been improved upon by so many wonderful people with incredible ideas to create something so much greater than I ever could. It unites us and brings us friendships and a place of belonging unlike anything I could imagine or ever hope to create by myself. It is a living breathing thing that people willingly contribute large portions of their lives to and creates a very unique community unlike anywhere else. Thank you for sharing and especially, thank you for all the contributions you've made to the awards and this wonderful exciting experience we all share. I'm really happy that people like you have been attracted to the awards and keep loving it the same way I do.

[@MozillaFennekin]

Hey I should join this revivalism. I'm totally on the level of you and Replay!! This actually reminded me that, a few years ago, I made a video for the r/anime contest you ran, and I remember having fun really grinding it out just to make the deadline, just to say I did it. And then, somehow, it got second place. It's one of the few things I'm honestly proud of myself over. You just sort of have that effect on me, like I want to work harder so I can have something to show for my friend. It's the main reason why I'm always so enthusiastic about the awards, even if I barely seem to watch anime (or have the discipline to keep up with what's needed . . . ) This has started to ignite that passion again, and that hasn't happened in a while. Thanks, Wilson. You make my world better.

[@Kamimashita]

You actually are on that level though!

[@MozillaFennekin]

​@Kamimashita pls, i barely cracked 10k views once and my last vid was pre-pandemic

[@Kamimashita]

Yeah, but I had to make a video on demon slayer and I wouldn't wish that upon you 😔

[@vaxivop1]

Wonderful video! Even got me a little emotional towards the end. All of it really resonated with me and I think you echoed the thoughts of a lot of people with the video. Easily the best manifesto this year.

[@ShaKing807]

HEY LOOK THAT'S ME! I remember your amazing insightful comment but I had no idea that lead to your first video! (I've seen it ofc just didn't know it was your first video) Your passion is honestly so inspiring and made me tear up watching this! Thank you for making so many of us feel at home as well both via the awards and just on /r/anime or actually anywhere you are! Very thankful to have you in my life and very much love and appreciate you! ♥

[@galaxykai12]

I’m glad you’re back!!!! This video made me realize that your scenario about your anxiety holding you back is exactly what is happening to me in my life. I have had many experiences about wanting to do something but having to sit back and watch as I enviably leave. It’s not a good feeling, and I want to be able to push through it like you did. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@Second_ace]

It's very nice seeing you back on youtube. I remember watching the first r/anime awards live stream and it was a ton of fun. Thank you for all your videos and your contribution to the anime community

[@JawBurst1]

I'm very late to the party, but I've seen this video three times by now and I'm very moved by this. It's very heartwarming to see you talk about finding your place in the community, and as someone who's currently trying to rekindle his passions, I find great admiration and inspiration in what you're doing. Thank you so much for your amazing content and everything you do Mr. 'Mashita! See you down the road.

[@Anonx2023]

I don't know much about you aside from seeing this video posted on a random discord server. I think it's great that you were willing to share how an online community helped you grow as a person. The internet is like a comfortable cafe I can visit and to see someone else have a similar experience gives me hope in the world. Thanks for sharing!

[@Thyeggman]

I honestly missed being able to talk with you as a rep on the livestream last year since I was a host, really happy that I was able to do it again this year as a juror!

[@elifretty1018]

I love the music choices in this video non non Biyori and Konohana Kitan peak iyashikai although I don’t think I will rewatch Monogatari but very many of your tastes in slice of life i too enjoy and you started this video with a relatable story thank you so much for the videos you make

[@hemangchauhan2864]

I've been watching you for god knows how long, and always loved your vibe. Not just anitube, but general YT. Hope you're doing well

[@zactheboie8075]

Glad ur still alive bbg

[@ade1174]

Hey, I remember watching your Toradora video a few months ago. Welcome back. I'm glad that you've made meaningful and lasting connections with people that you met via the anime subreddit awards. I can relate to your feelings about meeting some amazing people online, but for me it was on game forums, and I had the pleasure of meeting an awesome friend in real life in 2019.

[@ReplayValue]

GOAT GOAT GOAT GOAT

[@francoaguirre151]

The king is back 👑

[@QuakeGamerROTMG]

The Return of the King All of about two days ago I was going through the list of people I support on patreon and went "oh yeah, I haven't seen one of his videos in ages, youtube must not be notifying me again" followed by "oh... nevermind..." Your story about going to that reddit meetup hits, I've been in a lot of similar situations myself. You never fail to send me on a feels trip.

[@Rmx2011]

Oh how much I've missed those outro words. Good to hear you are doing well.

[@FezPlays]

I found your content through your Monogatari analysis. I absolutely love your Sangatsu no Lion videos to the point where I have showed them to several of my friends against their will. Keep up the great work!

[@Sniper5875]

welcome back, ill definitely watch the video but i just wanted to comment that i missed your videos and way you articulate. your videos have this wholesome feeling that i missed. i hope youre doing okay; its good to see you again friend

[@aqualucasYT]

thanks for coming back, im glad you have been doing well

[@kanaejae4622]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm happy you were able to find a reason to sit at that big table eventually. Personally, I don't have one, and I don't think I ever will (holding back the urge to ramble after I already erased two huge comment drafts lol), but regardless of that, I honestly wish you nothing but the best in the future.

[@MathWizHQ]

Welcome back!!

[@Kamimashita]

Glad to be back!

[@icecp6532]

Return of the GOAT

[@Expanses02]

Glad to see you here again :)

[@Hamlock_]

Good to know you're a Yama no Susume enjoyer

[@shadowcurtain]

Welcome back!

[@hobospacebaboonz]

Konohana Kitan is great. Wished more people knew about it.

[@shira_yone]

A month late but, welcome back!

[@zomfgroflmao1337]

Who are you again? Only half joking, I'm still subscribed but forgot basically everything about the videos I watched on the channel, but I'm always up for more quality anime content.

[@cthellis]

Anime: its just about showing bellies

[@mrmountainyam]

Haven’t watched the video yet but your voice is amazing

[@Muchacho2DMax]

Ayyy he back

[@HaydenTheHistorian]

cant wait for shitsurei episode 5

[@thederpysage]

UR ALIVE????

[@CryptidFlame]

?????? You arent dead??? Praise ur rising from the dead!

[@ougi_rk]

Hey kamimashita, the description is written "central perk" 😅 you did it intentionally right?

[@Kamimashita]

That's what the coffeeshop in Friends is called! I mean uh, sorry I flubbed!

[@alkyycarovny8334]

you are not her, you are not Bocchi

[@patrikfigo]

The explanation of the myelin sheath is the wrong way around (it heavily decreases resistance, thus increases the speed at which signals can travel). As the points where one myelin sheath ends and another starts are called ravnier nodes, and those now offer a little bit of resistance. So technically your analogy doesn't work, but visually it kinda does as the ravnier nodes look like they "clamp" the axon together :)

[@Kamimashita]

It's been a while since Biology 101! I was taught it has high membrane resistance as said in this article (teachmephysiology.com/nervous-system/synapses/myelin/#:~:text=Myelin%20has%20a%20high%20membrane,high%20resistance%20membrane%20does%20not.) and many others. Sorry if I stuttered!

[@patrikfigo]

Damn, I'm wrong, as I misunderstood what you were trying to say. My field focuses more on the electrical side of things, so my train of thought was "but myelin lessens resistance on the axon", but not WHY it does that. The resistance of myelin is so high that ~for reasons I don't yet fully understand~ it just "skips over" said section. Thank you for making me ponder about that :)

[@fatesteeltaylor9805]

FIRST

[@fatesteeltaylor9805]

wahhhhh what the heck this was so good i love how you're able to convey just what this silly anime community has meant to us 😭 i can't wait for next awards season!!!

[@Kamimashita]

TAY HOW DID YOU EVEN SEE THIS@@fatesteeltaylor9805

[@fatesteeltaylor9805]

@@Kamimashita sorry i stuttered