WEIRD JAPANESE MEMES EXPLAINED

I translate viral Japanese Tweets for you guys. :)
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[@Japanalysis]

I'm so glad you guys enjoyed the story at the end! I'll talk more about similar experiences in the future :) Thanks for all the nice comments!!! Subscribe if you haven't

[@mineyamacho]

Thanks for your content. I think two interesting stories would be Fukuda Kadzuko and Glico Morinaga Juken.

[@idkuhh621]

just discovered your content and i love this video,made my day !

[@realtalk6195]

3:23 Those "holy pastors" you're referring to are Pentecostal and Charismatic churches.

[@H.J.Fleischmann]

What was the panel for the floating desk one from?

[@taipao6661]

DUDE YES!!! KOHH is an og badass

[@dougk1315]

Foreign memes just hit different, especially when they’re explained properly

[@judicatorhurayth1927]

Ikr, i got a nostalgia feeling of 2011 memes when watching this

[@cocooavu2907]

fr

[@araigumakiruno]

they laugh at the weirdest shit and i am ashamed i couldn't understand japanese to get into the bullet train

[@robertenglish3921]

I want out the zergling wurld or I want to b near someone or this is torture huh

[@erikaswanson2170]

It's just fun learning about other cultural maymays

[@Eksevis]

the guy that made the UI overlays is a straight, pure genius.

[@datte-ai]

Ikr, it never even crossed my thoughts even as a somewhat avid VN player.

[@Hostefar]

What if he's gay tho.

[@reddytoplay9188]

​@@Hostefarbut a gay man is still a man?

[@Hostefar]

@@reddytoplay9188 he said straight genius

[@maliook727]

@@Hostefarwha..?

[@winterwarden]

I swear these cult members don't even believe their leader has special powers, they just want an excuse to play around and act goofy as adult. which honestly I can respect.

[@YeahImRose]

that's exactly what I thought too, look how much fun they're having 😂

[@jhawkshaw]

Ngl Sanrio drops these crazy facts about their characters out of the blue. For example, Pomupomupurin is a dog, Cinnamon Roll is a dog too, but Hello Kitty is NOT a cat; just 'a girl' because she already has an actual cat as a pet. Also, her real name is 'Kitty White' born in the outskirts of London. There's an actual reason why she has no mouth, and that is because it has the message of, "Kindness should not only be expressed from words, but from how one acts." For the Little Twin Stars, their size makes sense because they literally ARE stars.

[@seneca983]

But for literal stars their size actually seems rather small.

[@jhawkshaw]

@@seneca983 Specifically, they're on their way to becoming a 'full fledged star'

[@mmyr8ado.360]

For stars, they're quite friendly towards humanity, unlike a certaim Hellstar that eats planets.

[@hayato6140]

@@seneca983 that's why they're called 'little' twin stars lol

[@efive850]

@@mmyr8ado.360 That Remina reference 😏

[@zyeroo]

I'm learning japanese and you teaching us these memes is so educational 💀

[@spaghettiking653]

Why the skull lmao

[@w花b]

@@spaghettiking653 idk but now that you're pointing it out it's funny

[@untitled6499]

@@spaghettiking653 its a laugh like 😂 but instead its ☠️💀, if youre genuinely asking

[@dethswurl117]

@@untitled6499 I agree but it's still kinda odd after that sentence lol, like what if they put 😂 at the end instead?

[@spaghettiking653]

@@untitled6499 I was asking, I thought the skull meant something was cringe or disagreeable Thanks for teaching me ^^

[@inxendere]

I wonder if there's an "americanalysis" where a japanese dude explains in great detail american memes

[@masahiro8790]

There actually is 😂

[@mawibblap]

@@masahiro8790 please tell me who is it then

[@masahiro8790]

@@mawibblap his name is called マンボウ

[@mawibblap]

@@masahiro8790 thank you very much

[@EmptyHand49]

@@masahiro8790 I looked him up and its perfect that his first video has the YEE dinosaur

[@AzuriumOfficial]

There's something magical about them. I admire Japanese memes. Thanks for explaining and revealing them! When can we expect more?

[@Currywurst-zo8oo]

They are very basic but simultaneously some are just ahead of their time with other memes following later.

[@Sam-nb1rm]

I really like this type of meme explaining video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@blkkkde]

a thing: :/ a Japanese thing: omgg !! so cool ! so magical *_*

[@Mrstan45]

@@blkkkde "theres something magical about these memes"😂

[@johncarter40101]

Then you need to see what real memes are like, these are no where near what I have seen out there

[@PronteCo]

My theory is the people at 4:00 are just taking this as an excuse to let go and have fun in a way normally not allowed by strict social norms, you can see them laughing hard and having a blast :D very wholesome

[@kaziered]

I agree. Not only does it fill a sense of community which is highly valued in Japan, they are able to be noisy, roll around and just be a little silly which as you said is typically frowned upon.

[@TheLily97232]

I have been to these types of churches. They are not faking. It happened to me and some of my friends.

[@arison9876]

@whatever_ImAGirl how

[@user-pm2b47ar8d]

@@TheLily97232 you've been into a cult?

[@RonLarhz]

@@TheLily97232 They r definitely faking it. Or in a mental trance becos they believe it's real. The mind is a powerful thing.

[@freakinggenius5710]

I love you explaining of Japanese memes. I seeing them everywhere but of course don't understand a thing so thank you for your work.✨

[@Japanalysis]

[@sakiamira]

Oooh I wanna hear more of this JP rapper. It would be nice to hear what goes on in Japan in terms of their local music

[@LOG1CDS1GN]

KOHH is dope. Here's an old track of his that's one of my favorites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npmzmKeMeZ5gebM

[@Bnisi]

@@LOG1CDS1GN this is one of my favorites by him kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3rakKBjeL2srdE This one really moves me

[@lightningfan9191]

Every video is amazing but this one was full of banger memes on repeat. With the addition of a hilarious personal story, this video was so great. If I had to give a scale to YT videos based on quality, an average video on the site is human size, every video on this channel is the combined height of 3-4 Godzillas, and this one is Kiki and Lala size.

[@Japanalysis]

[@user-ce3rh9zc9x]

I'm using a translation, so I don't know if it comes across well. About the "何卒" passage. In Japan, a high school graduate is considered not very smart. Since the word "何卒" is a bit difficult to read (but it is common knowledge), it means that the person did not read it as "best regards" and misunderstood that you were asking how educated he/she is, which means that he/she is an idiot. Also, I would like to be introduced to the Japanese 2ch stories because it is very interesting.

[@thesubstitute7755]

Yo, this is even better

[@Loonaurtheworld]

💀💀💀😭😭😭笑

[@Nellyaa]

説明してありがとうございます！

[@khoi101]

this is sm funnier

[@Bubu567]

Basically, no one but an idiot would misunderstand the message, and the reply of 'high school graduate' was the confirmation. It is hilarious, and sad, but mostly hilarious.

[@boigercat]

I love these meme reviews. Please keep doing them

[@darkly77]

Love these videos! It's a great way to learn about the personal lives of people from Japan, their humor and interests and trends and stuff. And it's really relatable too because everyone uses memes :)

[@Japanalysis]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@kako977]

Hello～ from Japan

[@Goat81093]

3:10 That's both genius and hilarious

[@kamo7293]

4:46 on that day mankind was given a grim... scratch mankind... the titans were given a grim reminder. they will never beat kiki and lala

[@lynth]

3:40 I love how the participants in that cult are laughing themselves at the absurdity.

[@WordoftheElderGods]

I think you explained the idea well. And thank you for continuously making these.

[@noxy_y]

6:30 didnt expect to see andy milonakis in a vid about japan 🤣

[@1.4142]

Very humorous. I wish there was a channel like this for every country.

[@valhatan3907]

A great idea

[@BubblegumKoi]

I'm just imagining a Japanese person trying to explain English/American memes now 💀

[@tribaounidadedonstania]

yea i wish there was one for ireland

[@kajiko88]

The Japanese channel that explains American memes is called マンボウ

[@stefthorman8548]

@@tribaounidadedonstania Ireland have memes? i thought they are just depressed drunks?

[@WhiskersTC]

You can't help but love all the funny stuff that comes out of Japan. We also love your explanations that truly have thought and personal experience built in. Thank you Japanalysis!!!

[@kwicksandz]

Been learning Japanese for 6 years and never seen 何卒 before. Gonna try this one on some jp friends and see how they react

[@mojabaka]

Only been learning for two years, but also never heard of it.

[@crocsy1439]

It's very formal, very corporate style, sort to say.

[@ayumis5452]

yeah, it’s kind of one of business email wordings.

[@tr0y644]

If Japan and America fused into one country, there would be vending machines where you could buy guns.

[@thursoberwick1948]

More like vending machines with katana... but Japan would also lose all local character and tradition and end up as bland as any American state.

[@tr0y644]

@@thursoberwick1948 I think the ENTIRELY DIFFERENT LANGUAGE would make that untrue 😂

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@tr0y644 Have you been to NYC recently? Barely anyone speaks English properly. It's one of the reasons that Americans don't do sarcasm, adverbs and idiom so well anymore. Japanese culture would be rapidly obliterated by a rapid influx of non-Japanese.

[@tr0y644]

@@thursoberwick1948 I guess about New York. I dunno, I was just making a joke about the Japanese obsession with vending machines and our obsession with guns. It was NOT meant to be taken that seriously lol

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@tr0y644 The Japanese care about tradition and history, the Americans seem determined to obliterate theirs.

[@ookamitadashiotaku8571]

I love it please keep going with them it's so much I must learn about Japan's including their memes and I'm always looking forward to your uploads^^

[@luciabernacchi1026]

6:16 WHY DOES THE SEAL LOOK LIKE MY DOG💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@Chocolatepain]

I just went back and was watching all your other videos. Truly a joy to watch.

[@kamo7293]

3:22 these genuinely made me laugh its so funny

[@momerathsoutgabe-mt1gc]

That faith healing shit rubs me the wrong way every single time no matter the place of origin. Some people are desperate to be in a group and they don't care how stupid they have to act to be part of it.

[@randomfrog6966]

4:23 Thats actually really cool that they are basically god sized, really adds to their space theming lmao

[@lowlife_nolife6047]

2:55 First time I ever saw people catching a Train that was not on station at time. In Japan. Bad Pun

[@SHYLE0N]

I would love to hear about your KOHH concert experiences! I actually have been listening to him since a long time too :)

[@tamteetleytoo4532]

5:28 yeah I understand your explanation, it's a matter of interpretation and of how the characters are normally used I only found this channel like a week ago but I like these meme explanation videos of yours the most out of the content I've seen so far

[@DMAN99]

5:04 A wild Aniki blesses you.

[@RoldanRR00]

Watching your videos is like getting a sneak peek into a subculture I would never get to experience otherwise. It's great!

[@MrStupidarmy]

I understand, in fact i also mistaken it with 卒業 too !

[@mouved1]

Kindergarden be like: 3:49

[@doggishcat8309]

The "I've already fed the cats" note made me smile, as my family used to have a cat that also tried to "fool" us into feeding her too much; and we also had to leave a note out when somebody fed her so she wouldn't trick someone into feeding her twice (which she did by basically licking her bowl clean and running to whoever hadn't fed her that day, meowing like she hadn't been fed in five years), except in our case we made a dedicated laminated sign that whoever fed her would have to leave by the cat's dish.

[@BreadKrumb]

4:15 Oh I get it now. I finally get it. That's what those 2 yu-gi-oh cards were based off of

[@RealTragoe2]

Amazing video as always! Also I really enjoy your personal stories from Japan, thanks for sharing them!

[@bLu_3]

just want to say that your channel is my favorite Japanese-related channel, and I hope you reach 100k subscribers soon

[@akiha.gongen]

3:44 i lowkey be extra like that sometimes

[@skzoteight0325]

2:55 the laugh is so contagious 😂 (also alot of this is so ridiculously wholesome and also just ridiculous) Edit, your concert ticket experience is equally wholesome, felt like a VIP moment lol

[@zjork]

im still astounded at how wholesome most of these memes are :) i like these videos allot

[@pinksalad4741]

3:56 Everyone: going crazy* Camera man: a divine being, capable of negating the effect. Of the priestess's "mental" attacks.

[@gray4robot]

The train one got me too lol. I'm honestly up for any stories you got for us!

[@artimusgarcia-cuellar8026]

Thank you so much! I enjoy this channel so much. I'm looking forward to revisiting Japan after 2+ years!

[@mary-maru]

Love your videos, man

[@zfenty]

You won't believe how proud of myself i was at 2:08 for recognizing chikorita.

[@white_mask13]

This video was so good! Fully packed with quality memes and your personal story.

[@Japanalysis]

Thank you so much!

[@Lemon_Jackassss]

Nice profile pic 😂

[@noyaV_]

"fan of a certain japanese rapper" bro is a KOHH fan! I now wanna know more about your meeting with him!

[@RawrFishAE]

thanks for the video and the story at the end was great as always

[@BlackCat00TH]

I really love these videos!. Keep up the good work.

[@Elektrokissa]

04:07 fantastic(!) out of context footage ! HAhaaaaa.

[@mounirouadi5863]

Man your channel is a gem, I've been following it for a while and it's amazing!

[@dannydorito2954]

2:33 based japanese patriots

[@NIntender684]

I can’t get enough of these Japanese meme videos - you have NO idea how long I’ve been waiting for a channel like this!! Also, does anyone know the name of the arcade machine on the left at 6:55? I need to know for research purposes

[@winterwarden]

the tinder interaction was well explained and soo funny if you know just a little japanese. concerning the train towing segment, you should add that trainspotting is a big hobby in Japan, I was laughing my ass off at that segment but not sure everyone understand that train otaku culture is a thing. also loved the story about buying Kohh tickets, keep em coming! 🙌👹

[@CarlJohnson0426]

"Hey, nice to meet you!" "High School Graduate"

[@DajJednego]

More japanese memes explained and more stories like the one at the end. Don't know you and this was first video I saw but I would love more.

[@lasithajayawardana9559]

It's great that that rappers fans and the staff could appreciate the humour of the situation of what looks like a line cut, only to realise it's legit.

[@SacredDaturaa]

The mob of people chasing after the train like it's an idol group is so freakin funny.

[@DislexicTurtle]

Please make more meme vids! its a nice way to see into the culture and their humor!

[@MishaLumen]

Thank you so much for this episode. Can't wait for the next

[@ButWhyWasTaken]

3:57 there was clearly some miscommunication about what she was to do after the leader / master waved her arms so she's just using her own arms to spin around on the floor like she's trying to imitate a 4 year old believing she's a Bakugan or something.

[@Saika_Sakitora]

damn their way of getting ppl in line is frking neat.line up by number so there is no way all ppl gonna clump up at the entrance all at once lol

[@ramiroeandrade9684]

I love these videos man! Keep up the good work i would love your channel to get really big!

[@LilyLewis771]

Meme review and your stories are awesome! I especially like the ones where it’s a pun on Japanese language (floating-left out) or otherwise a fun quirk of Japanese culture (not necessarily what’s just trending online).

[@theatk]

MORE MEME ANALYSIS PLS also, lol at 何卒。honestly I would have made the same mistake, I've never seen the kanji for なにとぞ。I wonder if the person replying isn't a native speaker? (like me)

[@hejoric]

These vids are amazing and would love to hear more of your personal stories please!

[@UniversumCraft]

Good video as always, really enjoy ur way of presenting these memes 🧌

[@auoro]

i watch youtube a lot, and many chanels about japan, this channel is gold, keep it up.

[@IJethrobot]

Great story at the end! Would definitely enjoy hearing more and great job on these videos as always. : )

[@midnightfm87]

Your videos are the highlight of my day bro

[@RaeruTokyo]

at 2:52 this train is being retired and this happens around every 10 years at midnight so its a very rare sight to see. And yes i am a train nerd

[@sticklyboi]

now im keen to go back and hit up one of those insect vending machines

[@unixtreme]

Train otakus are so weird. The anecdote about the concert tickets is so good.

[@preliminarypetrichor]

I like the meme videos. I feel like I would never be able to understand some of these on my own even though I am learning Japanese.

[@AuraArondight]

2:45 One of the stranger side stories to play through

[@VaerosTrash]

Nobody: The guy who starts moshing in a metal concert: 3:44

[@GuagoFruit]

Funniest video I've watched in a while, thanks.

[@NonSalty]

this was a great edition of this series, i was laughing out loud for most of the video!

[@MachineCode0]

Love these videos, that are super useful for cultural sharing and understanding Japan in a more immediate and familiar way.

[@SnoFitzroy]

I love that ticket story, I can only imagine how smug you guys looked lol

[@FinUgShiet]

KOHH is a banger please do tell more!

[@consoleconceptshd6371]

This is a crazy underrated channel

[@HoffmannLund]

love your vids and the personal stories!

[@Mrbrawnie]

You explainations are really good and the story at the end of the video was funny!

[@namele55777]

the video of the seal and her trainer is just so adorable

[@vivianbrights8953]

East Asian memes are so chaotic and weird in a good way, I like it.

[@Shady272]

I had to look up that whole tweet about that 170km thing out of curiosity because that first sentence is already brutal enough 😂

[@MultiPokemonlover3]

I love these videos so much, there’s a lot of internet culture/memes new and old that I know about but there’s a lot of Japanese memes that everyone seems to know in Japan so these videos quench my thirst for my meme knowledge

[@roxou493]

I'm always looking forward to your videos! And the personal experience part at the end is really interesting :)

[@Ichidoodles]

i like your videos, please keep on making them. They're an interesting peek on whats considered funny or amusing in another culture

[@solidsn2011]

I am so glad youtube suggested your channel to me! I've started binge watching your videos and recommending them to my friends. You've put thought into them and it shows so nice job! I've subscribed and can't wait for more videos to come soon!

[@1HadChilling]

Loved this video, really enjoyable. Especially that last story from you hahaha.

[@Japanalysis]

Thank you!! 😁

[@FreyjaRKim]

Oh, I just came across this video. I feel it's even weirder that I've already known about some of these memes lmao, but I want to know more of these so I subscribed!

[@edwardsimpson119]

I love that you have all these memes where you have to go into linguistics (which words sound similar, or how kanji might be read) and then you have the "I've already fed the cats" note

[@alyxquinncases]

Imagine taking a break from taking photos of trains, just relaxing to recover for more photos, then you see a train *on the road* . You can't do anything, but just *run and take pictures of this rare moment*