Why Are Japanese Men Crazy About Young Female Idols? | The Japan Report

[@jeffreysams3348]

"I prefer to be tied up rather than tied down" one of the most brilliant lines in dating history

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@thepeanutgallery6100]

Amen brother.👍😂👍

[@knivesjr95]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TAEMXCLUSIVE]

Amazing punch line

[@jhgfghjfuzrtfchchghgf]

had to laugh at this, too. it's great :)

[@imperatorsam8752]

These 2 guys have got a good dynamic going. They're hilarious. I think The Japan Report should be a weekly thing. Good job guys!!

[@Meshida]

thanks

[@wannabe41]

The fact that you both did this with completely straight faces is admirable! This was hilarious!

[@Meshida]

thanks

[@vivoslibertos]

Because the themselves don't understand any words they saying LoL

[@PorknBeansss]

@@vivoslibertos dude really F off

[@pantherman8719]

Naah Ken almost busted out laughing I caught him!

[@dyflin3246]

@@vivoslibertos Yes they do

[@nereus2929]

"Their pre-surgery faces are not so out of reach" had me dying

[@Meshida]

hahaha😁

[@Ren-bj4xm]

"...That's wrong, we japanese have been lolicon for such a long time" you got me dying there🤣

[@Umeshukitsune]

I loved the end part, "Western men can understand why we like idols. They came to Japan for the same reason."

[@Tattlebot]

The West used to have teen idols too.

[@Pankaj13Das]

The line by Mr Suzuki at the end of the show regarding western guys was epic, really lmao. Another great episode by the epic duo.

[@Meshida]

thanks!

[@SugmaNatsu]

I love how you two banter and deliver funny lines with a straight face in the most mundane way possible. And the fact that even I, a non Japanese person can relate to your jokes. You guys never fail to make me laugh. You always make my day

[@Meshida]

Arigato!😍

[@katajiro8178]

'The tale of Genji' had lolis before Vladimir Nabokov wrote 'Lolita'. Mind blown.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Nah. Even before shakespeare. How old did you think juliet was?

[@ryuhoshi2440]

I'm not into KPOP and JPOP but this has been educational to me to know the differences and attractiveness of both genre. Thanks you guys from being informative and funny at the same time.

[@awaman12]

I love how Ken-san started cracking at 13:13 addressing western men in Japan hahahaha

[@RadioactiveTHORIUM]

New anchor Meshida-San never disappoints.

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@17th_Colossus]

“We Japanese have been lolicons since more than 1,000 years ago.” And here’s to another 1,000 years my friend!🍻

[@tuahsakato17]

My God.....after 3 videos i watched i'm definitely subscribing to your channel Meshida-san. I've learned more about Japan in 3 videos than my 11 years of learning about Japan. I guess the actual people talking about their own society from their cultural perspective is the best way to learn other culture than hearing it from someone else. Because it's RAW information.

[@stephenaitcheson6626]

Meshida and Suzuki San(s), For the new year, please consider doing news/ current commentary similar to this format. I believe that Japan and rest of the world need this more than ever

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@philippchong]

Ken san is like Johnny Sins for this series. Researching in all sorts of topics and becoming a master on it. I just found out your channel and I've been really enjoying it. Keep up the great work Meshida san and Ken san

[@Meshida]

Arigato!😎

[@Dasheble]

Yoooooooooo that last punchline was absolute fire, I'm remembering that one for sure!

[@shawncarlile2610]

This is one of the most informative and hilarious videos I have seen in a while. Thank you for the entertainment, Meshida-san and Suzuki-san.

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@RadioactiveTHORIUM]

5:30 my man woke up,chose violence and spoke facts.

[@rolandrabier]

In Japan it seems both men and women engage easily in intimate chat with teens : idols, Yaoi, etc. In Europe you would go to jail if you only flirt or show erotic manga or animes to a teen.

[@ericaperez7624]

You two are equally HYSTERICAL!!!

[@JohnKevinBautista]

This is 100% accurate and on the spot documentary SASUGA!!! You really tackle all kind of topics. I'm from Philippines and I support AKB48 and various Idol groups in Japan. I'm a young Wota when I started. When I saw Japanese Idols in Japan I'm a bit surprised because almost all fans are older men. This is quite funny but it's accurate and reality of life many wota cant get a girl friend or relationship. Hahahaha Also, Thai Idols (Thailand) are becoming a thing next to J-Idols they replicate it like in Japan inspired which I also slowly transitioning to T-pop Idols. I really enjoy the pseudo-romance of Idols because you can have some chat and cheki with them and you can reach them. LOL! Ordinary Salary Ken-san.

[@Billkwando]

2:24 was Ken-sama's best timed "Fuck you".

[@Edmans4311]

Nice burn at the end!

[@Clourie]

Lmao. Always enjoy you guys talking a serious topic but yet comedic.

[@Random_Human_Person]

"For Idols, it's better to be imperfect than perfect." That line timing was pretty good.

[@NevermindHDx]

I'm only halfway through watching and my face already hurts from smiling and laughing so much. Thank you very much for this entertainment !

[@HugoDerHeld]

The best moderated educational show in the planet. Wegen we finally get in touch with with extra terrestrial live you have to be the embessadors.

[@tenkin5105]

Love your deadpan humor! The rhythm, the expression, the pragmatics, it's all very good!

[@bryansencaki8974]

This is gold! :D keep this duo going!!!

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@llms_react]

I hoped you would have mentioned, as one of the games for idol fans, the cool "wotagei" dance routines. They are very impressive.

[@Meshida]

Hahaha!

[@Pantera2738]

This is the first time i see comics from japan, i love many movies directors and artist from japan but this guys are hilarious! thanks and gretttings from Argentina!

[@RoosterIB]

As a western man I like to watch them grow. I like the variety shows the most. Ozeki Rika, "My sweetheart " was always my favorite. But it was Oda Nana who did as I asked and threw the fox sign on a show. Because this all started with BABYMETAL and Sakura Gakuin for me.

[@cixzejy]

This is actually one of the funniest videos I've ever seen, especially the beginning.

[@believeroflight9888]

50 years back , whole UK was lolicon ... now they deny it through. according to a survey 70% men in UK found 12 year old girl sexually attractive.

[@Supermariocrosser]

... are you serious

[@Tattlebot]

@@Supermariocrosser that's correct according to plethysmograph studies and research into pre-modern tribes. This is normal heterosexual function.

[@n1rvana_]

​@@Tattlebot im going to need context.

[@Tattlebot]

@@n1rvana_ context or more information, and which part would you like?

[@janwilson9485]

How about naming that research. Sounds very iffy.

[@mobious01]

Kpop has their immature “sexy” lolitas as well, known as maknaes also from what i have seen they tend to like their “lesbians vibes” within females groups so korean are not that much better, they just play a different game

[@Meshida]

hahaha😁

[@ejtaylor73]

God I love these 2 together, when I saw the 1st one they did together, when it 1st started I thought it was going to be quite boring, but it definitely didn't disappoint. The cheap shots they take at each other is HILARIOUS. On a separate note, I don't get why American's are called westerners? If you leave Japan to go to the U.S. you go EAST, shouldn't American's be called easterners.

[@TheRealRhinji]

If you look on a map(papper map or what ever you call it), USA is in the west, Japan is in EAST, and the Time Zone that start a new day are between them

[@Orange-iv3hh]

European maps kekw

[@thomas5585]

The directions are based on the center of the world, the eternal city, Rome.

[@ejtaylor73]

@@thomas5585 Makes sense, but wouldn't Rome only be the center of the world in the specific spot? Wouldn't wherever you are be the center of the world since the rest of the world is around you LOL

[@moonboyd6199]

Hi Meshida San. Thanks for making this video I suggested. It was even better than I thought and so funny. And also thank you for not giving us AKB48 fans a total roasting! It was good to laugh at myself 😅 Arigato 😃👍 from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇯🇵

[@todo8328]

The way Ken Suzuki’s crédentials change every video 😂😂

[@swarnendusaha4964]

Both of you present funny topics in a serious way. It is really very very funny. Meshida san, please keep making videos together with Mr Suzuki. Btw, I am also a fan of korean dramas, the korean actresses are so beautiful and mature.

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

As a regular visitor of Japan (because my fiancee is japanese) I can't avoid to always feel surprised by some dark things... I went to buy to a convenience store (FamilyMart, I think so) and, watching the magazines, I suddenly discovered one where the cover showed little girls in swimsuits and their body measurements written on the corners, even their blood types. Unbelievable, really, and so creepy at the same time...

[@marcelinesforza4712]

@Jay Spooner ⚠PEDO ALERT⚠THIS PERSON RIGHT HERE! HIDE YOUR KIDS!

[@mithapurnomo5797]

I so enjoyed this format video, entertaining yet informative

[@Meshida]

Thanks!

[@gustavogonzalez6184]

You two guys made my day, you are so f...ng hilarious! Keep up the good job!

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@joelee1195]

Suzuki doesn’t fool me. Wouldn’t surprise me if likes “eel soup”. Don’t let that nerdy face fool you.

[@mzalenski1]

Your video make me genuinely laugh out loud. Ken-san is a legend

[@Meshida]

hahaha😁

[@deco983]

Great job Guys! Really funny and informative!!!

[@Lestos66]

You guys are so funny! First class humour! I love ❤ AKB48 and especially Oguri Yui Chan!💖

[@kirilvelinov7774]

Momoiro Clover Z has the same palette as Juice=Juice! Sasaki Ayaka(Miyazaki Yuka) Pink/peach Takagi Reni(Miyamoto Karin) Purple/grape Ariyasu Momoka(Uemura Akari) Green/melon Tamai Shiori(Takagi Sayuki) Yellow/lemon Momota Kanako(Kanazawa Tomoko) Red/apple

[@drewb3665]

Best comedy team on KZbin!

[@miraclemay24]

😭😭🤣these two..Meshida and Ken should have a late night comedy show.. I'd watch that🤣🤣

[@adityacherla5074]

The Dailyshow with Hentai Sensei

[@setro5582]

Meshida x ken

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@gdon12987]

Their humour is so dry that the Sahara Desert is envious! Funny and entertaining.

[@comfortkabwe1547]

This was an eye opening episode. Arigato gosimus

[@EsporHB]

I'm so happy I found this channel. You guys are so great!

[@Meshida]

Arigato!!!

[@ezioauditore9645]

Loved this show thank you japanese business man

[@Meshida]

thanks!

[@expomm]

Suzuki san is hilarious, his seriousness is weird and quirk, so funny!

[@squintythecat1306]

Best ever!

[@hangeishot7919]

Japanese Comedian Meshida. Once again Meshida, Ken another great video. Can't wait for the next one.

[@Meshida]

arigato

[@wearegeeks]

As a real Japanese idol fan and a foreigner that have spent a lot of money on my idol crush. I confirm everything is true.

[@KiwiSpartan01]

"Lolicon is our tradition" my dude you just earned a sub. Top kek

[@cometsands]

This video is underrated

[@TechEreb]

😂😂😂Meshida's comedy duo's always have me laughing.

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@daumon78]

😂😂😂😂😂 I don’t know how Ken Suzuki can say all that while keeping a straight face. You guys are awesome!

[@jdcv17]

I liked how you delivered truths in a hilarious way.

[@glitchparallax4215]

I personally think a clumsy, outgoing, imperfect, little immature, and cute girls are super attractive and I will fall for someone like that anyday of the week. Keep this tradition going Japan!!! I SUPPORT IT. But I hope these idols are treated with respect from their higher ups.

[@sepg5084]

I guess some men can't handle women that have maturity

[@ericsohn5084]

Interesting but still creepy

[@thesupreme950]

as long as she’s over 18… right?

[@GhostSal]

The irony is the video is a comedy skit based on a real phenomenon. To be fair this is also true in the US, but it’s so taboo that you never see anyone admitting it. Despite the fact not long ago movies like Pretty Baby, Blue Lagoon, American Beauty, and Dirty Dancing were very popular. Books like Lolita too and artwork by Jock Sturges (which is still sold on Amazon and at book stores). Songs too with lyrics fantasying about you gírls. Walk This Way - “Schoolgirl sweetie with a classy kinda sassy Little skirt's climbin' way up the knee There was three young ladies in the school gym locker When I noticed they was lookin' at me” Good Morning Little School Girl - “Good morning little schoolgirl, can I come home with you? Tell your mama and your papa I'm a little schoolboy too” Don’t Stand So Close To Me -“Inside him, there's longing This girl's an open page Book marking, she's so close now This girl is half his age” Keep in mind this is the very short list of all the examples I can give. I just wanted to share that the taboo does exist in the US, it’s just never talked openly about anymore.

[@RealAfricanPatriot]

holy shit, I loved every second of this video!! This kind of dry humor is simply amazing!

[@hsbes8hjsns7hbw43]

Nice sir both

[@rejectwokeness1314]

Ken san broke character at the end 🤣

[@KIURazin]

I'm hooked by this new!

[@vanmahler6282]

This is so bigger than life!!! So great!!!!

[@PulseX10N]

Meshida-san... Thank you, Thank you again (get it?)

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@PulseX10N]

@@Meshida I'm trying to copy what Ken-san says but I can't so I have to change it to "Thank" you

[@paulwalther5237]

One of my Japanese teachers assumed all the guys in the class were interested AKB48 but we barely knew the name of the band let alone any of the members. This video explains why I think. I love kpop idol groups though.

[@motherhoodsbeauty9279]

Can’t agree more. There will be a time when you look at a idol and she seem so fragile to you that you feel like you need to protected her, so you become her fan. Then, people are mad at you because she is not that talent compare to other girls. Then people starting bully her. Then , you start to feel like a protected mother. It’s ok to not be interested in someone because they are not that talent but cyber bully them is not ok. The The fragile girl/daughter I am talking about is Bahiyyih from Kep1er. This girl been though a lot. The most disgusting things is people think it’s ok to cyber bully her.

[@evelynacido8441]

You guys got me everytime you make a point but in a very fun and informative way😂😂😂❤❤

[@shizuhomma]

this is so hilarious, while teaching us about Japanese pop culture!

[@striker44]

Thank you for making me laugh with your unique humour, even though you talk about the dark side of Japanese culture. Meshida-san is dressed like a k-drama star while Ken-san portrays a "Japanese salaryman" stereotype. 😆

[@starlitzone]

Can you do one on visual kei bands and their fans.

[@fairfortune67]

These two a great team

[@KakasaurusTV]

Yeaa, i'm watching this few days ago. I'm actually shocked that the "imperfection" of the japanese idol is actually a FEATURE, not flaws 😂 That's why the girl feels closer to you, than korean idol. THAT'S the intention. For the live show, you know, even the idol group that i loved so much in the past, didn't have that great singing in live 😅 i sometimes questioning myself, do i really want to spend time and money to watch them singing live, while their KZbin MV has FAR BETTER audio, visuals, and singing quality? 😂 So, well, if imperfection is their feature, now i really understand why. Very great video, meshida-san 👍

[@Meshida]

Arigatooo!

[@drusillathetinsmith]

Delivery is still somewhat stiff, but it’s improving. The writing is gold, or near enough to gold. This act will only get better. Good job, Meshida-san & Suzuki-san.

[@delta-a17]

You're joking right? It's supposed to be deadpan comedy lol

[@drusillathetinsmith]

@@delta-a17 Not joking at all. There’s deadpan, and there’s unfamiliarity with speaking the language. I can’t fault them for that, but it does affect the delivery. The jokes are really good but the delivery will improve (convey setup and punchline more naturally) as they do more of these bits.

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@b43xoit]

I think the stiff delivery is part of the joke.

[@daveevad3524]

This is a form of comedy. An exchange of jokes while holding a deadpan face. The idea is to have be expressionless during the comedy. At best, they would be staring at and look slightly angry at the other person's sarcastic comment (faked). But at around 13:23, I think our professor cannot hold his laughter anymore and laughed a bit. This is a form of comedy style U don't see in western comedy which is always delivering the content with a lot of happy expression, even when giving sarcastic comments. From what I think, their expression would be even more deadpan and angry looking if it were to be delivered in Japanese (faked though)

[@kilnrargentina3955]

This is perfect, 🤣🤣🤣

[@LionKimbro]

"Listen Western Men in Japan! Please don't say Japanese idol fans are weird. They go to idol shows for the same reason you guys come to Japan." Oh dear. 照れて、火照って、隠れている。

[@peterlhawks]

Love that Momokuro Z(pre-4 member gang) was in the thumbnail of this video! 3rd year Transcontinental U.S. Mononofu Fan here and aside from their collaborative appearances with Anime Studios towards theme songs, they're quite a niche idol music unit/group here in the states and haven't seen anyone in my generation(Z; No pun intended, lol) listen to them as much(in an avid fanatic sense) compared to me and other older generation Mononofus in the U.S. and Japan!

[@crazymachines3388]

After watching this Video it gives me more clarity Of GREAT TEACHER ONIZUKA and btw Thanks for the information about Japanese cultures normally people like Japan because of Anime , Pink videos ,girls and hentai device . As I've watched many interviews of Japanese people most of women say they want American people to marry them but no one gives a Phu©k to Japanese Men who loose their chances to get married

[@Meshida]

笑！thanks!

[@windowsultimate201]

This video so good, i liked the humor so much!

[@stingray6737]

Both of you speak very good English 👍

[@paske2001]

When I was a kid, my crushes were japanese actresses in tokusatsu, but it's too late to go to Japan and fantasize on meeting them because they're all obabas now.. kkkk

[@watermirror]

Maybe middle school competition better describes jpop, that's why Meshida-san said senior league...

[@joelee1195]

Better question is why Japanese men are crazy about guro and “eel soup”. I really wish you would do a video answering this question.

[@Meshida]

hahaha😁

[@joelee1195]

@@Meshida hey Meshida be honest have you tried “eel soup”?

[@pantherman8719]

Welcome to the NHK!!!

[@VirajTharuka99]

nice meshida san and ken san!!!😂

[@mosescortez9193]

Love these videos fn funny🤣🤣🤣keep them coming👍🏼

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@justinahole336]

Wow! Japan has made para-social relationships into an industry! Great video and very funny!

[@Meshida]

thanks!

[@HelloOnepiece]

Nah it always existed, though, it seems Japan is stepping in again to perfect it... Thanks vtubers

[@AzraelCaptain]

So has Twitch.

[@ee-ef8qr]

@@AzraelCaptain And Chris Hemsworth fans.

[@markotv6761]

I love the intro

[@nostyx]

Meshida and Ken, you did a great job! This video is hilarious! You guys should do this kind of thing more often! hahaha

[@Meshida]

thanks!

[@flatcola6516]

I feel like this was just the two of them saying "you get NO BITCHES" to each other for 15 mins.

[@Meshida]

Hahaha!

[@Drevenhaven]

Man this is really good. Stay intelligent and funny.

[@Meshida]

arigato!

[@drafthard6562]

Love your channel, this show is japanese national treasure 😂❤️

[@Meshida]

thanks!

[@jatinprasad7078]

Happy New Year Mesida san

[@Meshida]

happy new year!

[@litrpgre-roll7929]

Brilliant

[@patrickyeoh7942]

You make my day. Hilarious!Learned a new word, too. Lolicon.

[@vikramrahulsingh]

I loved it!

[@Meshida]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@vikramrahulsingh]

I think you are very funny! I love your combination with others also! If I ever come to Japan, I'll try come to your show.