What Anime Do Japanese Like in Ikebukuro/Otome Road? (Interview)

[@kalebsok2947]

Man: "Sword Art Online" Yuta: "You guys have been drinking"

[@giorgias1606]

ahahahahah you win

[@brenheiser4984]

тroll-мeιѕтer ĸaι savage

[@wikichoo]

You beat me to it.

[@Kevinjvl]

тroll-мeιѕтer ĸaι *Savage* lol

[@tomateunmate]

I loved how he couldn't keep a straight face after that. He knows his shame.

[@JustNeksu]

The guy waiting for his wife seemed like such an honest and kind person. Also, he has a great taste in anime.

[@tutusketches]

SwegWolf When he said he was so glad he married her I died with cuteness

[@kakibackup2koujo612]

Yep

[@kuasocto3528]

Slow down with this "great taste" man.

[@lua_satik]

@@tutusketchesyesss, omg so cuuuute

[@thevillianess4266]

Yeah!i wish if i could had a boyfriend like that(T__T)💔

[@zombieglitter]

I almost screamed when that one person said Durarara because I was waiting for someone to say it, and I was probably fangirling a little too much over the fact that they were in Ikebukuro lol

[@aneni]

6:17 is straight up a scene from the movies. like -"oh, no she ain't my girlfriend." -"no, no. we're just friends ha ha" when they're actually meant for eachother, but they don't realize it yet. aaaaaw good luck you guys!

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

Yep, they look good together :D

[@strugglingtobecreative5897]

That's so true! And the guy looked so cute when he said they aren't a couple but it looed like he'd want them to be or maybe that is my yound maiden heart speaking and imagination speaking :p

[@InfernosReaper]

I would say, "a man doesn't escort a woman to an anime shop just as friend" but there are pictures of me at a Pokemon Center within walking distance of the Tokyo Tower with 2 women that proves otherwise.

[@DenPras]

but it looks like you crossed the line and asked too much they seemed like disturbed (?) by your questions :D

[@yasx3901]

or they are just ordinary friends that have interests in common and enjoy each other's company..

[@renno2679]

"My hobby is going to the gym." Man what a chad. Even hides his powerlevel

[@NexSicarius]

I love Yuta's awkward explanation of "Fujoshi", hahaha...

[@realmysticstrider]

The male counterpart is otaku or weeb, like that right? :O

[@princesscookie4781]

Hmm...not really. A fujoshi (rotten girl) is a female who tends to ship two male characters together and enjoy reading Yaoi. A fudanshi (rotten boy) would be a male who does the same. An Otaku in this case would be an anime/manga nerd and could be male or female. Meanwhile weeb is a derogatory word for westerners who are obsessed with anime/manga and try to act Japanese, and their infatuation with Japan is based purely off anime.

[@realmysticstrider]

I'd also like to add that the term "Otaku" can be used for just a word for "geek" or "nerd" in general. Like I've seen Japanese using it when they call themselves or other people, friends, etc. using "otaku" person for video-games, cars, fashion, school stuff, etc. anything that's not just anime or manga. And I know western people tend to use "weeb" the shortcut for "weeboo" to make fun of each other that doesn't necessarily mean a person is a weeboo, but a lot of people that I use it on we like to use it as a meme to make fun of each other that just talks about anime and manga, or is into anime, manga, etc., not necessarily a weeb though.

[@princesscookie4781]

Yup, that's why I said "in this case" when I described Otaku :)

[@SalamanderMagic]

“Anime, video games... sometimes Harry Potter”

[@luxtenax9175]

You know, I actually like how japanese people mention old animes as their favourite ones. It makes me feel better since I'm not too savvy about newer animes and I can't get into them as easily as most people in the west. Thanks for making this interview, it was very illustrative! (:

[@arepi2067]

Adrian Fahrenheit lol but it's not like new anime is exclusive cool in the West. These Japanese people most likely picked those older anime due to nostalgia, but when I'm in Japan new anime is a more common sight than old anime (unless it's still running)

[@Ging_10]

Adrian Fahrenheit 80s, 90s, and early 2000s those were the golden eras of anime. Anything new that came after is just a copy cat made for mainstream fans. And people who missed that ear of anime will never understand this.

[@mfaizsyahmi]

_"Maid Dragon"_ Ah, I see he's a man of culture as well.

[@berka5526]

i love how that guy likes moe anime to get through another day of work and his wife is a fujoshi, he is living the dream

[@rjinphany8250]

banberka indeed

[@rjinphany8250]

mfaizsyahmi. And i agree

[@Jimbreh]

most certainly indeed

[@kuasocto3528]

Only lack monmusu now.

[@Torterra19]

When he becomes sober ,he'll realise he just said he loves SAO ,poor fellow.

[@itswa30]

duck films and He was probably joking, and you could easily use google to find there's no rule forbidding public drinking in Japan. US laws don't apply to the world.

[@Torterra19]

Thought it was beer ,i didnt bother to look at the can closely lol .

[@itswa30]

i was talking about OP

[@Taotris]

He's drinking a Highball which is in fact an alcoholic beverage. google "Kirin chu hi" and you'll find the exact same can

[@TouhouGaijin]

SAO is good, though. Don't be a follower.

[@Ging_10]

“I dont watch anime” “I dont read manga either” “So whats your hobby?” “My hobby is going to the gym” with an an average body type and annoyed looking face...this dude is bluffing his obviously an otaku of some kind!

[@HanyuuHOLO]

He's a furry 100%

[@apocacristian]

Me: "I have an exam tomorrow, no KZbin tonight, I have to study" Also me: "I wonder what animes do japanese people like, maybe I should watch it" Me: "NO! You don't have time for this!" Lazy me: "come on it's only a 10 minutes video" Me: "Fine, but then stop and go back to study" And now I'm typing this comment

[@enrico6229]

good luck on your exam tomorrow

[@nishant2279]

how did you do

[@ifnyou]

Yes, how did the exam go?

[@apocacristian]

Pretty good, I guess. 24/30 (being 30 the maximum and 18 the minimum to pass)

[@ifnyou]

I guess this proves that watching YT vids is the best way to prepare for an exam...

[@gks4605]

I love how most of them are just: *watches their friend* "what do I like?" lmao

[@H3len4]

So many people mentioning Gintama

[@thomasjackson5623]

As they should

[@MrJoseBucaneroo]

Captain Katsuura best anime ever

[@KuudereShiina]

Oi Zura! XD

[@anthonytakasugi3953]

Captain Katsuura Gintama Is the Best

[@anthonytakasugi3953]

Captain Katsuura Gintama Is the Best

[@MasaomiKida251]

I was waiting for someone to mention Durarara, haha. There's even a yellow Durarara vending machine in the background around the seven minute mark.

[@Arkitama]

is that really ikebukuro??? why i didnt see flying vending machine?

[@mfznal-hafidz8592]

Hahahaha! Shizuo Heiwajima

[@richigirinarami276]

LOL that cracked me up hahaha

[@Marceline_-_]

Didnt see a dullahan either

[@blankesque2469]

There are no one wearing scarves either

[@hisoka7292]

Didnt see any DOLLARS either

[@shafesaavedra9290]

Guy: *Anime create things that don't exist in real life so I sometimes wish that I could live in their world.* Me: *he's so me in japanese*

[@ShlebyC]

"Oh you guys have been drinking" hahahaha

[@miyukiwynter885]

I was just waiting for someone to say Durarara. I am so proud. It has been my favorite for years. (Also I didn't miss the DRRR vending machine in the background at one point).

[@otakunyachan1751]

7:07 There's a Durarara vending machine in the background.

[@wheresmyrooptoff4056]

"I like Durarara cause it's in Ikebukuro" FINALLY I WAS WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO SAY DURARARA edit: why the fuck did i get 521 likes on this comment at the time i'm writing this i have a celty profile picture ....just so ya know

[@gay7261]

where's my rooptoff I need to stop reading the comments as I'm watching. Now the suspense if someone was gonna say it is gone ._.

[@wheresmyrooptoff4056]

IM SORRY :C

[@jewelsims8805]

Don't apologize they just shouldn't have looked at the comments :D

[@gay7261]

Jewel Sims XD

[@alinarosano3995]

where's my rooptoff SAAAAAME!!! DURARARA ;-;

[@decoraven825]

where the Yellow scarfs and the Dollars tho??? lol

[@alinarosano3995]

Deco lmao 😂

[@decoraven825]

GA y Y AYYAYY YA YY ay y YYAGA Y Gaya yag ay GAYA GAGAYA Ygay yakashi fuck mehard bruh gay ya lmao!

[@InfernosReaper]

No idea, but I did get to see Crispin Freeman hurl a vending machine at Johnny Yong Bosch there ;)

[@remiiniscent]

kinda hoped we'd see Simon advertising for Russia Sushi

[@edwardwonghaupepelutivrusk3028]

Deco 😂😂😂😂

[@Conturnal]

The guy at 7:21 seemed so sweet.

[@CarterSlade22]

Also sounds like he's having a tough time in life. Hope everything goes well to him.

[@scrumcouscake4454]

@@CarterSlade22 same life is tough for me here too

[@PoseRocks]

I love these videos with your friends. It definitely feels a lot more lively and like you're enjoying yourself compared to when you're behind a camera asking people questions. Keep up the good work, Yuta!!

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Pose Rocks it can get super lonely interviewing people on my own

[@angrymisanthropistfreak6038]

Wow Ikebukuro people have a better taste then in Akihabara. That's shocking.

[@crowofcainhurst]

I'm waiting for the day when a random person with microphone stopped me on the street just to ask me what my favorite anime are.

[@kz_kanmuru4269]

This is the most interesting video series of your channel, spam us with more of these. And do it in different areas to see different opinions.

[@DevilHands_]

Good to know Ikebukuro has good taste.

[@amr.a4028]

except for that Sao fan

[@LC-hd5dc]

he was drinking though, so it's acceptable

[@Kei-im9yh]

7:19-7:56 *COUPLE GOALS !*

[@eimii5025]

Yess i would love some more Otome Road interviews!!

[@Heidegaff]

And then a black motorcycle rider shows up.

[@sarammap881]

Celty.. ❣️

[@coconutsloshed4119]

Fox

[@LapahnYT]

lol, that one guy "she's not my girlfriend" yuta made him get into the friendzone FeelsBadMan

[@Alpha-Hypnosis]

Lapahn twitch yes yes, jjjjjiii jimmyhere

[@SS-sg4eg]

Izaayaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@helderservio4236]

You should try once interviewing people from the countryside... I think that'd be interesting. I'm curious about the views of people from those areas on foreigners, dating, low birth rates, anime, Trump, etc.

[@kayilla6413]

none of them said corey in the house. smh

[@joelbedulla4]

Or Boku no Pico

[@MilanNikolic96]

I really like that someone said Durarara since they were in Ikebukuro

[@nicolle2126]

"We play ensemble stars but also we like yuri on ice and haikyu" my people right there

[@StormCrusher94]

Many women liked ygo, quite surprising or at least mentioned it.

[@al-fizanfizan4130]

yes, i actualy very surprise

[@irisc0510]

When Yuta said "fujoshi" I was "Omg it's for me" 😂😂😂

[@realmysticstrider]

The male counterpart is otaku or weeb, like that right? :O

[@lazypuppo]

Shadowfury The opposite of a fujoshi is a fudanshi (a guy that likes bl or yaoi). I don't think there's a name for girls and guys that like shoujo-ai and yuri. Or rather I've never heard a term for it. An otaku is more of a person that loves anime and manga and spends a lot of time (almost an unhealthy amount of time) invested in that hobby. And I think a weeb/weeaboo is more commonly used in western places for an annoying anime lover but I'm not super sure.

[@realmysticstrider]

+Juuri Kuuro Yeah, I see. I kinda knew, but didn't know there would be a fudanshi and I know they exist, just didn't realize and forgot what they're called. I'd also like to add that the term "Otaku" can be used for just a word for "geek" or "nerd" in general. Like I've seen Japanese using it when they call themselves or their friends, other people etc. using "otaku" person for video-games, cars, fashion, school stuff, musicians, etc. anything that's not just anime or manga per se. And I know western people tend to use "weeb" the shortcut for "weeboo" to make fun of each other that doesn't necessarily mean a person is a weeboo, but a lot of people that I use it on we like to use it as a meme to make fun of each other that just talks about anime and manga, or is into anime, manga, etc., not necessarily a weeb though. :D

[@youkoiris3406]

Mlle Sushi I’m a fujoshi and I like shoujo-ai, shoune-ai, yuri too, and I let a whole class know about it. And then... they started thinking that I’m a lesbian. Oh.. god...

[@MMasaomi]

i want a husband like the Maid dragon fan

[@wrongshirts7375]

Look no further. I am here. Im asian too. :)

[@xMissEerie]

The moment I saw 96neko at @4:17, I went frm feeling neutral to anger. 96neko sang the OP for Kuzu no Honkai if anyone wld like to know.

[@ceve]

What, why anger?

[@erdenezaya100]

7:03 Omg finally someone said what i waiting for

[@HenachokoFujoshi]

Thanks Yuta! It's rare to find fujoshi centric videos about Japan

[@syndietrich8741]

I literally watched this video just to see if someone would say Durarara since they're in Ikebukuro.

[@wens_wens]

To the guy who mentioned Empire of Corpses: THANK YOU SO MUCH I cannot believe I missed this hidden gem, along with other Project Itoh works!

[@megamcee]

4:09 The Smooth Man Yuta

[@marcelpetersen4058]

Another great video! ありがとうございます、ゆたさん！

[@Kostly]

I have to hang out with that Japanese Man Yuta, before I die. It's on the bucket list. You're a good person and I like good people. hahah

[@Lucky-dw2cu]

Damn the girl at 7:06 is so gorgeous! Her hairstyle and make up is soo cool!

[@berry.x9388]

7:03 the only one. really, dude, out of fifty people only one mentioned durarara... it's disappointing

[@snowfishe]

Yugioh lady at 8:40's sweater is so cute!!

[@Z3MBlE]

7:04 i was waiting for someone to mention durarara

[@gabrielwillames]

finally :D

[@justanotherdude4168]

Goshhh I was just waiting for someone to say Durarara! Hahaha I was surprised it wasnt mentioned sooner lol

[@brenheiser4984]

Durarara and Tokyo Ghoul

[@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan]

Luke Norvell Tokyo Ghoul manga apparetly got quite popular but the anime adaptation was never well received to begin with. too many censorship in TV version, altered dialogue and scenes, not even Unravel song could save the anime.

[@epik3146]

7:02 got what I was hoping finally!

[@hikkipedia]

Aw that guy waiting for his Fujoshi wife was so sweet.

[@TheShayaChannel]

7:02 Niiice. I was thinking of that possibility since I saw the title. You go, girl! :D Shizuo! Fighting always behd!

[@bakugo9761]

I SCREAMED AT 02:29 WHEN SHE SAID HAIKYUU :OOOO

[@Bibimbapski]

Best lines from Yuta: - "I'm on fire!" -"I need to get rejected more." - *not a line but when he found that plushie that looks like him at **4:52*

[@strugglingtobecreative5897]

Funny that nobody mentions Naruto or Shingeki no Kyojin, especially the latter which is suuper popular in the West at least and very recent. Is it quite as popular in Japan too?

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

Yeah, I was excepting Attack on Titan too but nobody mentioned it.

[@xdxxdxdxdxdxdxdxdxdxdxdxdx8578]

Chara Ν yes, snk s2 was the most popular and #1 rank anime of the spring season this year on japanese sites

[@strugglingtobecreative5897]

Ok i see :D Well it's great, so no surprise!

[@sarmadkazmi3680]

Chara Ν yeah I didn't believe that nobody In this video has mentioned naruto really surprising I didn't expect that from Japanese people

[@christiancolomida6107]

COZ NArutO IS SUCK THE WHOLE NARUTO STORY IS CRAP HAHA

[@DecayedAndy]

a guy was like "kamen rider" and i was like "yea son, thats my guy right there, good man, good choice sir"

[@lilmisssunshine7173]

Their answers here are much more diverse than when they asked people in Akihabara, which is pretty interesting

[@TheMakoyou]

It is commonplace that the major anime only comes out because the place is Ikebukuro. It is different from Akihabara. Foreigners think that all Japanese love animation, but only say that the status of animation is the same as sports and drama. Or can all Americans mention all the names of athletes of American football? If I compare Gintama, it is a movie that took the Grammy award. Everyone has seen it. People who said Gintama, they do not see much animation.

[@xuanmai1870]

OMG SOMEONE SAID "Is The Order A Rabbit?" AND LOVE LIVE :DDD

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Great video Yuta! Love from Canada!

[@RacecarJ0hnny]

oh my gooosh osomatsuuuu 2:36

[@ipad9025]

Pretty sure Sailor Moon Crystal is running on TV right now. As it's pretty recent. I've also heard news that re-runs from the 90s will also begin showing again

[@yomomma2457]

I was surprised when Yuta could openly describe his interview subject as an otaku, and his wife as a fujoshi. I thought these still held enough negative connotation back home to be considered rude in the over-polite Japanese culture.

[@f.w.s.b6631]

"Doraemon has cute face" You just need to see the rigid doraemon episode 🤣🤣

[@suellengomes3711]

Uta no Prince and diabolik lovers yaaaaaaay 😍😍😍

[@FidesAla]

Do you know Marginal #4?

[@mariaangelabatuampocivhr5055]

Otome fans unite

[@Kirakiwi21]

Yep and also dream festival and starmyu

[@senpaisatoshi7]

わたしは日本分学科の大学生です。あなたのコンテンツが楽しみました！ 色々な知識もたくさんある、日本のこと。それはよかったです。 keep doing this amazing work, yuta-san.

[@Starburstprince]

"Yuri on Ice and Haikyuu" omg that's me i swear

[@myforever13]

I have such a place crush on ikebukuro because of the beautiful backgrounds in durarara and other anime. I just I love it.

[@MadIIMike]

That Love Hotel full of consoles... xD Also, I like how many japanese appreciate Gintama, makes me feel like there's a place in the world where I wouldn't be seen as weird for it. ^^

[@giokerable]

7:05 I think I've seen this girl in some manga, maybe one from Inio Asano. I dunno, his face just rings a nostalgic bell within me

[@aunthegeek5788]

Steins;Gate😍 Made my day

[@DawnofIsai]

Love how that dude said he liked Love Live with such confidence man is a Chad

[@puppetmaestro4]

Durarara!!!!

[@michaelsemen5529]

4:17 96neko - uso no hibana posters , from kuzu no honkai opening

[@Dr_Literature1]

Sees Ikebukuro ~Gets reminded of Durarara!!~ Where are you, Shizu-chan ? 😘😋

[@FuzzyKuriBalls]

s-cry-ed!!! I was so happy seeing someone say it!

[@Nifuruc]

Way less love live fans... And it's weird, that there are no Shingeki no Kyojin fans! ^^ I'm watching Boku no Hero Academia right now...

[@bakugo9761]

Nifuruc hmmm I think SNK is more famous in the west... idk, mainstream otakus in Japan like Love Life I think

[@danalyzer264]

By the way, I highly suggest that you at least watch the new series titled the Vinland Saga. That anime in particular is most certainly intriguing especially in terms of the storyline. In addition, the protagonist is indeed quite ambitious throughout the entire episodes in hopes of ultimately achieving his true purpose. So far, I definitely approve of this specific manga because it is beyond interesting.

[@Paulnewmankun]

One Piece!!!! Number 1

[@xLadyRaine]

glad to see people still remember scryed. such an underated anime

[@gabrielwillames]

7:07 DRRR vending machine 😁 waiting for Shizuo

[@whoathere2954]

Thank you for this video!

[@evantien9132]

No Jojo fans? OH MY GOD!

[@kuasocto3528]

No, it's "OHHHHH MAAAAAAHHHH GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@wlm1029]

There are some GREAT animes here! I'm really into Amaama to Inazuma now, and the lady was right, it's excellent. Thanks, Yuta!

[@lusiaptrrr]

I see durarara vending machine lol when I saw the title, I've been thinking of dollars, izaya, shizuo and yellow scarf lol

[@xpreme5917]

7:18-------->7:58 Wotakoi:Love is hard for otaku epilogue

[@marumaru4450]

when they say utapri , haikyuu and yowapeda my reaction : let's be friends😂😂

[@Kirakiwi21]

Pauline 03 Omg a person like me finally high five 🙌🏻

[@SEGAClownboss]

7:05 looks like a mature and intelligent woman with strong tastes.

[@3wGaming]

going to the gym?!?!? lieeeeeessss

[@2023PerfectDark]

He's too cool for that weeb shit

[@Sojk65a]

7:05 Holy shit it's Kaede Takagaki from Idolmaster Cinderella Girls

[@needmeachillplaylistforstu3495]

"ensemble stars" GOOD TASTE "haikyuu/any from wsj" G O O D T A S T E

[@raistrophe]

Finally 3:15 after dozens of yuta's video i've watched, a guy mentioned kamen rider

[@tinybutmighty4795]

7:08 BEST. LOOKING. SODA. MACHINE. EVER!!!

[@edwardwonghaupepelutivrusk3028]

Lil Missy OMG YESSS!!! I didn't even notice

[@odaoh]

Lol im getting quite a few recommendations thanks for this vid Yuta

[@DiogoVKersting]

WHAT? A love hotel with a super nintendo?? Hahaha

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

+Diogo V. Kersting I've sung karaoke in a love hotel. That wasn't the only thing we did though wink wink

[@ProphecyEU]

For the record, the guy that liked Toriko (8:44) said he sometimes wished he could live in their world, In their world special type of gourmet foods exist which have different & unique textures and flavours. TBH if you ever had a great meal, you could relate to that sentiment! I for sure could haha!