He's been painting JAPANESE TOYS for 60 YEARS.

[@TheCrafsMan]

This was a real treat! Seeing longer shots of Goto-san doing the thing he does best is so impressive. It would be easy to underestimate just HOW efficiently he's doing what he's doing.

[@Tureh-t3k]

I'm first

[@sleepytwiggaming]

Man all the sofubi enthusiasts should have a go fund me for him, it’s a expensive hobby so I’m sure we all got some to spare to help get his roof and workspace fixed 😢

[@yenshintoys]

This for sure, with how much some of these pieces go for there should be no reason for the workspace to be in such rough shape

[@mikeledger2614]

@@yenshintoystechnically the reason they are so expensive is the molds, plastic and low numbers. Painting is the easiest and least expensive process by far. I’d chip in to help this guy though. He’s awesome!

[@arielwollinger]

Can someone in Japan organize it?

[@AgoraSage]

Yeah, I'd defs fund that.

[@chantillycat5415]

Count me in. I'd chip in a little cash towards his roof. Living in a similar situation so I understand what it's like. He's elderly and needs the help of others.

[@caderoster8333]

60 years…He could donate his lungs to geneticists to prepare future generations for our microplastic atmosphere.

[@RobzombieFan2000]

A true legend. And still somehow, after all these years, he still has a steady hand.

[@Wayo.]

Man no masking and off the cuff. True legend.

[@petermot645]

Goto-San, God bless you. 86 years young ! Happy Painting !

[@Noisy-Pink-Bubble]

Love the lack of a respirator and ventilation. The mark of a true OG.

[@Mr2at]

When he gets older he'll regret not wearing a mask. :)

[@datumzinememories]

Lol how do most say its wear a mask dont do me. I paint dolls half the time I forget my own mask yes your lungs can kill over from inhaling even if you have exhaust fans in the area you paint.

[@PolycultureArt]

@@Mr2at😂😂😂

[@PolycultureArt]

This is what I wanted to ask.. surely you would be breathing this in no matter how careful you are? Times that by 60 years?!

[@VectoRaith]

60 years isn't a short time already. Without safety equipment and with chronic paint exposure it is already enough to deteriorate his health by today. I suspect the type of paint he used. Unlike the usual paint used by model kit hobbyist, the paint in the video is weirdly fast to dry. That and other factors (diet, daily activities, air quality, etc.) may help him combat supposed disease

[@slimehousetv]

Incredible this man, not only such an honour to have an exclusive colorway painting by him but to have visited him and painted it in person. Amazing this video is absolute gold bro

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

🙇 🙇 🙇

[@katielowen]

@@TOKYOTOYBANZAIyou should’ve paid him handsomely to fix his shop😔

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

I did pay him handsomely. It's not something I would show on camera. Also, he deals with Real Head on a daily basis, whos sofubi sell for more money than any other maker.. if anyone has money to fix it, he does. But neither seem to mind.@@katielowen

[@katielowen]

@@TOKYOTOYBANZAI ah okay thanks for the heads up / clarification!

[@Imetalman2000]

What is amazing is how effortless he makes it all look. There’s an intangible value that is added to something when the person making it loves what he is doing.

[@mauriciorezende6955]

It's inspiring that, despite what happened to his house, he continues to work and carries on with a smile and such a kind man. It's a valuable lesson, and I do hope he gets his house and workshop fixed.

[@BakiX]

This was heartwarming to see. It would be wonderful if a fundraiser could be made to help give this old man a suitable roof back over his head and workshop.

[@kriscollinstunes]

Anytime you need soft vinyl painted, he’s the go-to guy!

[@johnnyseawalker3634]

This guy is a National Treasure. I hope a petition could be put together to help him have his house rebuilt complete with new equipment. This is a very important man in the history of Japanese sofubi and Japanese toys.

[@Carnage6X]

This video is amazing! Not every day you get a chance to have something painted by a living legend.

[@plastic.rain-xyz]

Really inspiring! 😊 Wish there was a way to donate to help fixing the damages.

[@irsyadiaryadiva9430]

Wishing Gotou-san a long, healthy life.

[@sebastiengiuli]

Few years ago, Don introduced me to him to paint one of my toys, a very special and precious moment.

[@SirPippwise]

Man, he makes it looks so easy. I always appreciate artists and craftsmen who have been at it for decades.

[@muttrogers6586]

That's some beautiful work, and some rad color choices. I love when you're able to feature amazing artists like, Goto-San. Thanks for another great one, TTB!

[@elECpodcast]

Awesome person, I have 3 sofubi painted by him.

[@lazylei6109]

I legit cried for the first minute and a half of this video. Thank you for that intro

[@HandleToBeDetermined]

60 years painting toys! I'm impressed and inspired.

[@beartrapinuwuland]

A true legend, also great selection of colors, love the golden teeth

[@onlyinjapanGO]

Wonderful episode! True legend 🎌

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

Thanks so much John! 💫

[@EyeToob]

I love how you bring in the music when Goto-san starts painting. Can't get enough of him working his magic on toys. Thank you for making this video!

[@KaijuUnited]

What an incredible experience and man. Thank you for this.

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

🙏🙏

[@clavinwan]

This makes my heart warm and happy

[@KazeMunashii]

that is tearfully impressive, and the man himself is a treasure

[@richardsmith1290]

Very beautiful and special moment captured here.

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

What a cool guy. Absolute legend.

[@UniDeathRaven]

Man, this guy is pure legend. I just have to favorite this. I just recently been thinking about old age and how I want to be important for society even in old age and guys like him is exactly what I've been thinking. Professions like writing, drawing, coloring, programming can be done at very old age without losing professionalism and excellence.

[@toypolloi]

What a great video. Lovely to see a master at work. Such a steady hand for painting the small details.

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

Thank you so much Dave 💌 It really was such a great experience. His steady hands at this age were amazing to see in action.

[@PizarrosPieces]

Wow…a master at work

[@neilewing6803]

Very cool! thanks for sharing!

[@obbm]

how beautiful! what a master!

[@checkdafool]

Came here from a Great Big Story. Keep up the good work!

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

@@checkdafool 🙇‍♂️

[@yenshintoys]

This was so cool to see, especially since the VICE short documentary

[@mauriciorezende6955]

This is so beautiful and poetic. What a gorgeous piece of art! Goto-San's work is amazing-unique craftsmanship and authenticity. I love toys, and in Japanese culture, they embrace toys as part of their life. Thanks for sharing this.👍🤗👏

[@thomasstimson4388]

Absolute legend. Looks very chaotic but I bet he knows where everything is! 😊

[@qqqnoq962]

素晴らしい仕事である、この方が塗装するからこその本物感 老舗感を味わえる。本当に素晴らしい

[@pwalthuis]

Seriously awesome dude, cherish it because that is something special. Very curious what paint Goto-san is using as it seems to dry very fast. Though might also look that way due to editing. Either way love seeing old masters at their craft, always so effortless and so much to learn from them.

[@heroedeleyenda05]

the fact that he made it to such an advanced age, while inhaling all those fumes for 60 years, lets you know that there is something about the japanese lifestyle and mentality, that keeps diseases away.

[@Daikaju_Productions]

That man is 86 years old and yet he is still doing his job that man Is the goat🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheSpaceBeast]

Goto-San your not the hero we needed, but the hero we deserve 🦇🦖

[@Cherb123456]

Really inspiring video, such a Legend! Thank you!

[@dazatronsdioramallama6370]

Wow! What an awesome privilege. A master at work 🙌

[@alocino96]

very interesting video, i ve seen other video with goto-san and i m always amazed at his ability

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Man i want a toy from him..what a great artist...

[@matthewbuzzell8601]

That was beautiful! Best episode ever!

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

Thank you very much.

[@donhillsmanii5906]

This is seriously awesome. As a collector of toys he might’ve painted, as an Artist, his artistry has my *highest* respect

[@BeeAyeSueRah]

This is incredible!

[@Wakkajakka]

I love that he has an air brush attached with a steel wire. I wish I could get to the airbrushing level of this guy.

[@stevemuzak8526]

Airbrushing for 60 years without a mask... This guy is immortal.

[@Naztalgic]

ohh yeah

[@MadMechagodzilla]

The gamera toy looks awesome.

[@Tyresaurus]

Bandai should be embarrassed by this, an old Japanese guy can beautifully paint Sofuvi toys, but Bandai cannot even paint all the way to the tails.

[@themangomanjuice]

Very wholesome video.

[@jercsgn]

Wow such a talent! Inspired me to continue with my craft

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Beautiful shop. Great job ❤😂😂

[@monnarkh]

it is perplexing to observe companies such as Bandai, originating from a country renowned for its meticulous and dedicated artists and craftsmen, devoting their efforts to the production of toys that have noticeably declined in quality in recent years.

[@billyjoe6933]

absolutely a artist that loves what hes doing much respect to you sir.i would rather buy figures from man like this than the big toy companies

[@alfonsoosoria3630]

THIS MAN IS A GIFTED ARTIST !!

[@johnrodriguez1194]

Legends never die 🙏🏽

[@marbarosi]

Sooo soo too Lucky. What a cool video but even cooler experiences.

[@rattan57]

Great video as always. I can’t imagine asking him for particular colors though! I’d have wanted to see what he came up with himself. 🥰

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

I was too worried he would just paint it like all the other Gamera sofubi I already have. He even hinted that he was going to just paint it the way he painted them back when they were first released (because he painted those too), using green and blue… which I already have.

[@randybiglane3512]

Very cool video thanks for sharing...

[@billyjoe6933]

I hope that one day i get to go to japan to see all the awsome toys and meet the amazing people of japan.

[@KumorisoPressTv]

you're so lucky !!🥲

[@SebastianTinajero]

It turned out so beautiful ✨

[@4444doggs]

Awesome video guys!

[@TheArtKemist]

Wow super awesome I would love to get a nice Godzilla painted by him or a Godzuki. Either way outstanding job

[@donhillsmanii5906]

Okay imma subscribe now, feeling validated for my toy obsession 😂

[@jeffholt9437]

A wonderful video - thank you

[@babaganoosh1969]

Wow 86...no streaks...or blotching...very impressive

[@eganite89]

Cool to see how these are painted. Anyone know what kind and what brand of paint he and/or Marmit uses? Also the name of that brush? And do painted Marmit sofubi already have clear coat on them?

[@Diego.228]

Goto San tiene amigos en Mexico por que es una leyenda 🙌

[@daydreamerdesigns3D]

This will be me in a few years time no doubt!

[@VectoRaith]

What kind of paint did he use? One does not simply spray a model then directly touch it like that

[@rogierius]

The real lingering question. No comments or info answering it unfortunately.

[@ShinKaijuPrince]

I think I saw this guy paint some Hedorah sofubi on a Godzilla Day livestream! Granted, I can't go back and check because I'm 90 % sure Toho either deletes or privates the streams a few days afterwards.

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

yep! that was him. you can see the Hedorah he painted for them toward the end of this video sitting on the counter, and he moves it :)

[@ultragkart]

Love this so much ❤

[@rodristrongest]

Amazing experience

[@kalvinang]

Japanese people is really passion & serious on their job.

[@donhillsmanii5906]

This here gets my HIGHEST rating: F*CKING NEAT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@martin32694]

Is it ok if you share the location? I would love to visit him and paint a few item. Thank you

[@coyobo01]

very nice video my friend

[@chantillycat5415]

Ultra Q?! Wow! I wish he had some of those in his shop to show.

[@katrinaanneward5568]

adorable

[@gabrielbissoli1206]

Awesome 😎

[@carlosmartell99]

Hermosa gamera. Es el.mejor.en.pintar kaijus. Grande goto

[@アイザック-w4s]

飛びガメラハワイカラーって感じで良いですね! マルサンまた平成ガメラ売って欲しいなぁ…来年で良いから

[@azurealternativechannel3873]

Amazing work from an experienced professional! Does he open up his studio frequently? I'd honestly like to see if he can paint a MMS series if I brought it to him in Japan. It's not often you see someone doing sofubi work like he does, especially nowadays.

[@kevinhmlgmail]

Jeremy. Great video. What is the proper way to visit Goto SAN? Does it require an appointment? I will be in Tokyo in November and would like to give it a try if possible. Thanks.

[@lowket]

A true PaintMater. ❤❤

[@maze-nc1ut]

Madhunter did a cool video on this guy as well. Thank you for sharing

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

Yep! Madhunter made a video with me that same week at my friend's toyshop, Toy Cats ;)

[@maze-nc1ut]

@@TOKYOTOYBANZAI good to know , that’s awsome . Thank you for sharing this information with the world.

[@dankryst]

What a sweet man ❤

[@GloInTheDark]

Great video! Does Goto-san only paint figures for special occasions? Im assuming he doesn’t accept tourists waking in to get a custom paint job?

[@garymurphy5133]

no face mask and it seems to of done him no harm,just shows and great work

[@Multi2794]

this is so interesting !

[@Premium-u5i]

THE LEGEND 🙇🙇🙇❤️❤️❤️

[@ziggyzuggyboi]

60 years without mask? Solid 🫁