Yukio Mishima Speaking In English

[@KM-wp3gi]

"As a child I often told remembering my birth. My parents would laugh at me, but soon their amusement would turn into displeasure and disgust at the thought that the unchildlike child might be serious."

[@alijack4998]

Legendary book currently in the 2nd chapter

[@johnrosser9747]

@@alijack4998 which book is that from?

[@KlausHochsteger]

@@johnrosser9747 confessions of a mask

[@tenzingrigyal7969]

A great man once said, “your penis was once inside your mother.”

[@unknowninfinium4353]

@@tenzingrigyal7969 Another great man once said "You can learn a lot by a persons KZbin comment......." ;)

[@Khayyam-vg9fw]

Mishima was clearly a genius, and here he shows himself to be a phenomenal linguist. His command of English (and his pronunciation) are extraordinarily good.

[@mickdunn8423]

Fluent in French too! The man had a fabulous intellect...

[@gigimalvassora9682]

That leaded him to a suicide. Illness is not genius.

[@OperationCasual]

Gigi Malvassora He was a traditionalist and imperialist with samurai ancestry. Why are you surprised that he’d commit seppuku when it’s a part of their tradition, especially after his coup attempt failed? You can’t deny his talent as an author, poet, filmmaker, etc. regardless of his radical views. He was extremely talented.

[@alekzgrablic538]

+Operation Casual Gigistein to understand a samurai !?

[@leeostadi7900]

Memorizing a language doesn't make you smart, Smart is being able to process information not remember it

[@crms1100]

His English is so good. I was not expecting this.

[@timepoet77]

He sounds almost British.

[@fezziwig184]

@@timepoet77 he really does. That posh British accent from the 50s.

[@fezziwig184]

@@mingyuhuang8944 u mad bro

[@gotterdammerung6088]

@@mingyuhuang8944 His politics are retrospectively despicable, sure. But you have to remember the era in which he was raised and the culture whereto he felt he profoundly belonged. I think his ideas were horrid, and I shan't sympathize. However, you cannot discredit his genius by acknowledging his ridiculous politics.

[@cravarc]

@@mingyuhuang8944 I agree, of course. But then there's the romance of it, and it cannot be ignored.

[@Derhek]

He sounds very much like I imagined - very aristocratic. I would love to hear his French

[@FilmedbyEdmund]

There's a French interview with him on KZbin

[@mickdunn8423]

His French is PERFECT!

[@debutant1277]

He does speak French ^^

[@fuscinula]

@@mickdunn8423 No, I wouldn't say his French is perfect, but it's good for a third language.

[@user-rg2hk9uz9u]

@@mingyuhuang8944 chinese mad

[@colinhiggins4779]

Genius. Best fiction writer of the last 100+ years,and a huge influence on many of us.

[@matt7872]

Obviously he was eloquent, but to be able to speak so eloquently in a language that isn't native to you is really next level.

[@Cannibal713]

Yukio Mishima was that combination of brilliance and madness often found in trully exceptional people. Thank you for uploading this video.

[@chubbieminami3274]

I am Japanese. I am surprised that Mishima was such a fluent English speaker. He translated several books into Japanese so he probably studied very hard. My dad is 85 years old now and he is 10 years younger than Mishima. My dad can also speak English. He studied by himself and he also went to an English school called Logos. All his younger brothers followed his footstep and they can also speak English. My dad's family was poor but Mishima was born into a very good house so the upbringing was probably very different. He was also a genius.

[@GODbckwrds1102]

He can speak english but not fluent

[@denisghirardello8279]

May I ask you something? Is it true that Y.Mishima at a certain point was writing more in Kanji as he did not use the simplified version of the written language?

[@chubbieminami3274]

@@denisghirardello8279 Hello, I looked into your question. After WW2, America wanted to abolish written Japanese and change everything into alphabets but they decided not to. But we went through the somewhat simplified version of kanji(Chinese characters) and decrease the number of kana. Mishima did not like this movement, so he kept on using the older version of Japanese. When we buy Mishima's literature now, they are in the modern kana usage (現代仮名遣い）but Mishima wrote in the historic kana usage (歴史的仮名遣い）. We can all read them in the old form but many kanjis can be difficult to read because we did not learn them in school. He was just writing in the historic kana form. So, your question is correct but Mishima did not do it at one point. He always used the historic kana form because he was educated that way and he did not like the modern form which started in 1946. The simplified kanji is not overly simplified like the Chinese ones in China. I am glad they did not do so because we can still pretty much guess the complicated version of the kanji. We can all read the historic version of Mishima once we get used to it but it may be tricky in the beginning.

[@Eric-le3uu]

Native English speaker here. Mishima speaks excellent English. He uses vocabulary many native speakers wouldn't use while talking. He sounds professional, confident, and intelligent. Of course, I can tell right away he is not a native English speaker, but who cares? He's fluent if you ask me.

[@lepauvrehomme]

Eric Roberts There must be then a particular set of vocabulary words reserved for non-native speakers. I assume you wouldn’t dare using the words that Mishima employed lest be called a non-native speaker. Watch out! Don’t ruin your reputation as a native speaker.

[@StopBaizuo]

I'm italian and collect Mishima's books in every language. I love the anti-modernism spirit of Mishima.

[@salutaldegrandfan6171]

He was gay

[@StopBaizuo]

@@salutaldegrandfan6171 Yes, but not a propagandist.

[@turuus5215]

He is just an insane dude.

[@JamesQuirk-g1k]

True Japanese patriot and samurai

[@YilmazMorgulFan]

Julius Evola is that you?

[@magicman2023]

Wake up, Japan, Wake up

[@angelusvastator1297]

He sounds and looks very elegant and sophisticated.

[@kujira600806]

I am also Japanese and I would like to talk like he. I mean I don't need to become fruent English speaker but I want to talk myown opinion like he. I feel his speaking is very beautiful expression of hisown opinion.

[@pogicus89]

I’m trying the opposite. I gotta say your language is damn challenging. It’s going to take me a while to get even a little bit good at it.

[@mingyuhuang8944]

Lmao why the fuck are the people in the comments praising and even worshiping a crazy retarded psycho who tried to ruin Japan all over again by bringing it back to imperialism and empirical domination. Clearly the majority of the world understands that this man brain is about as smart as a pigeon since he thinks he understands alot about Japan and Japanese culture but then he used a katana to commit seppuku hahahaha wtf he doesn't even know that seppuku is a ritual that is only made to be done with a tanto(short sword/blade) so it's quick and does not hurt. What a worthless man, thank fuck he killed himself or else who knows how many people would've gotten murdered by him.zzzzzz

[@eselguy]

@@mingyuhuang8944 damn dude, chill. youve been commenting the same thing on almost any comment

[@jackvancekirkland]

@@mingyuhuang8944 strong revulsion instilled in low people like you always surrounds great men

[@JP-nk9md]

@bobagopaaa that slayed my sides

[@grumblekin]

We Japanese do not usually understand ourselves...but Mishima knew Japanese people so well.

[@OniMishima]

It’s because you don’t understand or care for history.

[@mmxxiii9503]

"glimpses of the future"

[@bdstudios6088]

And today we need to learn what Japanese culture is truly about again, after it was lost

[@user-bm3ts2ql6s]

You should be proud of your Nation. Nothing wrong with being Japanese.

[@lobotojolly]

I'm close to death for serious health issues. This man, Yukio Mishima, his book, his philosophy, help me a lot to see all my last views on life in different way.

[@kimiokadota8740]

Simply, he is a pride of Japan. So, I call him MISHIMA The Great !

[@brianflynn5355]

No, Senda Mitsuo is Great.

[@asmodeux18]

Yukio Mishima was one of the most fascinating, controversial, and mysterious figures of the 20th century. His writing was extremely elegant. I love his books. Great interview.

[@m.jundurrahmaan205]

What's funny is that he doesn't even sound like this when speaking in Japanese

[@professorsogol5824]

so for that matter is Japanese. 3 nasal phones and nasalized vowels in some phonetic contexts

[@twinkgaming420]

It's pretty obvious he's trying to adopt a kind of aristocratic English accent, like many people do when speaking another language

[@lepauvrehomme]

That's right, because he's not speaking Japanese. Do you know what code-switching is?

[@vash47]

no shit Sherlock, people sound different when speaking different languages

[@herringfly]

Good linguists are good mimics. His accent also largely depends upon the environment in which he learnt English.

[@takutubepalms]

This place is the home of Yukio Mishima. It is still in Ota Ward, Tokyo. Unfortunately it is not open to the public.

[@TheJohn201044]

A great writer, warrior, and philosopher.

[@ugh9176]

Regardless of where you lie on the political spectrum, if you fail to recognise and appreciate Mishima's talent as a novelist, you are a philistine. Plain and simple.

[@mitchie2267]

Judging and discarding literature based on your own personal politics is retarded.

[@benu7930]

What a genius he was! A genius, in Kawabata's words, that comes around once in about three hundred years.

[@LvdensArcturus]

This guy it's like a rare RPG character that will follow you and help you on your quest but eventually will confront you on your decisions.

[@obscurebandfan]

The world needs Yukio Mishima more than ever in 2022

[@GhGh-gq8oo]

Based

[@GhGh-gq8oo]

Nietzschean affirmation

[@missingno88]

ultranationalism? if only dude

[@Geferulf_TAS]

I admire Mishima. A hero, in my eyes, born in the wrong time.

[@anhminhnguyen5408]

"But like the author of 'Hagakure', I was born in the wrong era. I'll probably die in bed, after a life spent dreaming of a different end."

[@Voeloksas]

His bright existence is significantly noticeable, because he was born in wrong time. If he lived in era of warrior, we might not know him by now, as he would be assumingly less significant compared to other similar minded warriors.

[@Heavymetalgamer28]

Great man, definitely one of the last truly good men who walked the earth. He held with him a conviction of honor and strength, something that is not seen in this materialistic ego-worshiping society, and died the most honorable we he could have RIP

[@Kurio71]

A very fluent speaker with a Japanese/English aristocratic accent

[@magnolia6037]

That's his peculiar accent. so cool❣️ he could speak Japanese English German French.

[@Chann223]

You can tell he's very intelligent.

[@tejassingh6800]

I cant. Really.

[@a.c.7573]

@@tejassingh6800 ok

[@marioarroyo2006]

His intelligence was negated by the sheer stupidity of his death.

[@fightme8859]

He’s educated, not intelligent.

[@morbidgirl6808]

@@fightme8859 he was also intelligent. His books proved that.

[@br5448]

Seems like his mind was constantly looking for ways to justify seppuku.

[@AnotherDante]

More like people are looking for stupid excuses to go on living.

[@Confucius_76]

What a fascinating man. What a noble and heroic spirit!

[@marcooddone7877]

One of the few ultra-nationalists I respect... He was great, profound, charming, elegant. I'm sorry that he decided to leave this world too soon....

[@myomusic9626]

You should respect all of them

[@Johnny-mp2ew]

@@myomusic9626 Why?

[@myomusic9626]

@@Johnny-mp2ew Because there is nothing wrong with it

[@Mutterschwein]

@@myomusic9626 Even if they're gay like Mishima?

[@myomusic9626]

@@Mutterschwein he was t a homosexual just a bit confused that’s all

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

Not to insult modern Japan, but Yukio would be extremely disillusioned with the state of the country nowadays. I think his life was destined to have a sad ending :(

[@TheAmubis]

yup, good thing he departed very early.

[@jona4385]

Why would he be decieved?

[@chrisc7265]

he saw where Japan was headed he was a true conservative, in that he saw something he loved slipping away, and he tried to defend it

[@realdomdom]

By all means, don't fret insulting modern japan.

[@wichersham]

I'm Japanese. I agree with you; he will do harakiri again if he is alive today.

[@Saku19]

"Sun and Steel" was such an amazing read.

[@distinctloafer]

@Illiterati Work for it.

[@總書記國家主席總加速]

Beautiful voice and handsome face

[@reedjones6739]

he speaks english better than most americans

[@cptasscheeks8669]

Reed Jones haha amirite epic dum american im a lot better then all of them ahah :)

[@nitrous_god]

Haha, I’m American, and I agree, but it’s just California that’s retarded. (LA specifically)

[@ytnmavy3161]

If that ain't the truth

[@ytnmavy3161]

@@nitrous_god no don't disrespect my city and state

[@kelman727]

So does almost everyone!

[@kendrinawaskoro3031]

This is a very fluent english for a Japanese..damn respect!

[@U_see-ph]

Reading "Confessions of the Mask" right now and hearing Yukio speak is hypnotising. Such a talent!

[@aspiringmultiplicity]

What he says in the very beginning about brutality, elegance, femininity and so forth is truly fascinating. I don't necessarily agree with it, but it's an original and thoughtful perspective, well-articulated. Whether or not one likes his political views or even his literature, this man possessed a dignified sensitivity all too rare in the contemporary world among those of any sociopolitical, sexual and vocational persuasions.

[@iratepirate3896]

He was a true artist.

[@jordywales1921]

One of the most based individuals of all time.

[@KuraSourTakanHour]

He's suddenly come into my recommended, no idea who he is but what he says is very true of Japanese sense of beauty and life

[@xxtiaan]

Pick up one of his books, hes a good writer.

[@terminaldeity]

He was a far-right nationalist

[@ippatugyakutenn01]

時代的にイギリス英語を習ってたんだな。

[@homersamson2635]

Interesting and tormented man, terrific writer. He speaks with great frankness here. I am aware of his reasons for suicide but it would have been fascinating to see him continue to comment on post war Japan as he grew older.

[@jnestor481]

I just love the way he says "...MONEY"

[@blob3246]

Currently learning about his book sound of waves in English class, but it’s extremely fascinating to learn more about the writer.

[@Inversed00]

"Left-wing or rightwing, I am pro violence"

[@MATTNMEMPHIS]

Anybody else finding this guy popping up on your recommended vids? I have never heard of him before, WTF?

[@mrreaper8826]

He was a proud Japanese nationalist who was honestly the best modern Japanese poet.

[@MATTNMEMPHIS]

I know this now. My question was, why is this popping up on my recommended? Yukio Mishima is a Japanese hero I suppose, he is a very dynamic individual and admired in Japan as he should be. So why would it be important to some random old guy from Memphis TN like me?

[@markf5220]

Japanese people are not unified in their admiration of Mishima's character. He is seen, rightly, as a deeply reactionary political figure by many people. However, he is most definitely one of the best writers of the 20th century, and deserves recognition for that.

[@goulven05]

I got this sent to me on Discord lol

[@Conn30Mtenor]

He spoke beautiful English. I could listen to him all day.

[@p.siloveyou7266]

just read "confessions of a Mask", a friend of mine suggested it would b interesting. my thoughts: probably an autobiographic story, it is strongly heartbreaking to witness how the character -from a very early age-has to hide, suppress, suffer in silence pretend, put on a mask, punish himself and so much more by having to conform to the "must and have to" of his society. he would definitely be at his ease in this generation, and would have definitely led a totally different life with a different outcome: happiness, achievement, family ect. ( his last pictures/clilps depict a classy man, balanced, strong , fit and very handsome too. also, the end of the interview is really a shock when you think that in NOvember that same year he acutally performed seppuku... My god, it is chilling when you process this. He was really fully coherent with his beliefs, and a very strong person with a steel character.

[@tenshirisu]

Hard not to love and hate this man at the same time. So much to admire and loathe all at once, and what you admire/loathe depends very much on who you are.

[@saidtheactress]

I have similar sentiments and in many ways, in my view, he epitomizes Japanese culture and our western view of it.

[@theobiggs6611]

What is there to loathe ?

[@quite1enough]

I just love all this comment from people who expected to hear stereotypical Japanese accent, but heard more perfect English level skills than casual Americans have today

[@redryan20000]

You're more or less missing the point (there is no "perfect English")

[@lechanneldemysterieuxmante1807]

He is so interesting looking man. He exudes strength and traditional masculinity, but at various times in these interviews, his face has an almost delicate and pretty nature to it

[@JeremyGalloway]

I love Mishima and his sickly brilliant mind, but that last part just makes me sad. I wish he could have found happiness in life. "Sometimes... harikiri makes you win." :'(

[@mananahasta9475]

i'm japanese and love and respect him too.but i don't feel sad his early death at all.you say" I wish he could have found happiness in life" and most people say that same thing like you.but you know what? what is the exactly HIS happiness,hope,and dream in entire life? is no doubt to be hero by heroic death and he actually did it.though most people cannot do,but he did dream come true.ordinaly people's happiness and his is completely different.so we shoudn't feel sad his death and just need to think what his real message is.he would rather prefer that way than we fell sad.sorry if i'm offensive and don't misunderstand me i really love mishima fan too.

[@JeremyGalloway]

I see what you are saying. It was his own vision for his own life. However, there was very little that was heroic about his death. He failed his objective, and then suffered a painful, humiliating death (due to his friend's failure to decapitate him). I think the fact that he even wanted these things was sign of his mental illness, or at least a lack of peace between him and the outer world. I just wish that he could have found peace in his life, so that he could have lived longer and continued to give us brilliant stories. Don't worry, I'm not at all offended by your comment! You have a different, optimistic interpretation of his life. There is nothing wrong with that!

[@alekzgrablic538]

+manana hasta Spot on ! Our european way of life...once

[@beornenmannr3218]

So wrong. The cult of happiness leads only to meaningless misery.

[@XanltheCSG]

In Japanese culture suicide is a much different thing, you must realize. Mishima found his happiness in his suicide. He knew he would not succeed, but he hated seeing himself get older and he believed in restoring the empire to it's pre-WWII position, something he was passionate about and would die for. In a world of meaninglessness he created his own meaning.

[@passecompose7484]

His expressions are unbelievably elegant..

[@hallowedition]

there's almost a regal quality to his english speaking voice. amazing

[@owl530]

He is a sad genius but a beautiful person.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Genius? A psychopathic genius.

[@legendaryswaglord123]

Is it odd that I wish to be like this man?

[@hplovehandle]

"Love like blood" by Killing Joke is about this man.

[@KasvetliKutlama]

Really?

[@sallyangelworks9047]

yes.

[@geromitesushiman6035]

Wow thanks for the information

[@elon_bust]

Wow now I love that song even more

[@peterhall728]

One of my favourite songs. Never knew this. Will have to learn more about this ma. Thanks for the gen.

[@MacrossFaltenmeyer]

I bet that Kazuya Mishima and Heihachi Mishimas from the games "Tekken"are inspired by Yukio Mishima:They both valued strenghth over all else and Kazuya was very similar in apearance to yukio.

[@ynog0978]

Wow this man is a Japanese legend

[@DSelwyn21]

Very interesting talk about Hara-kiri and Mishima's explanation of its essentially positive aspects in contrast to the negative connotations associated with the Western interpretation of suicide.

[@ACAW1968]

Cool! I've never heard him speak. I've read most? of his books in english translation. He really exemplified his ideas of how to live. The first novel of his I read was "Spring Snow". Beginning there I just had to read everything else that he wrote. The movie: "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" seems to contain some of his ideas in it. Thanks for posting this!

[@beornenmannr3218]

Snow is a hard read, but worth the effort. The end was a perfect crescendo, though I have to say Horses takes the crescendo and turns it into a slow and glorious implosion.

[@schaerffenberg]

"Hara-Kiri sometimes makes you win." He won a permanent niche in Japanese history, in the Japanese psyche. Mishima was a Faustian expression of his people's post-war humiliation, frustration and emotional suppression, which were artificially and unsuccessfully substituted by alien, fundamentally contrary, Western-style capitalism and its soul-less materialism. That's why many or most of them hated him; they still hate him, because he embarrasses them for their hollow, insubstantial and consequently meaningless, unfulfilling lives. A few still recognize the significance of his work and self-sacrifice. Perhaps someday they will courageously take up the flag he unfurled and become what they truly are. That's what he strove for.

[@MF-dw9ti]

How is he hated? He's celebrated here in Japan

[@ToLWaM]

You should write a book

[@Mantis-ti5ve]

Samurai roamed the countryside slaughtering peasants and merchants indiscriminately and completely legally (practice of Tsushigama) or for any perceived slight of honor (the samurai could use his servants and family as "witnesses" to any perceived dishonor from those he murdered). There is a reason Japan suppressed and rejected its bloodthirsty thug-caste of killers multiple times throughout its history, well before the "evil white man" clapped samurai cheeks in the Pacific.

[@orlandoalessandrini2505]

The man oozes class. His English? No flaws. His accent? Enchanting.

[@giauscaesar8047]

There is something about this guy.

[@arsnakehert]

This man looks like an actual role model

[@yakisobapancake1234]

This are the best English skills I witnessed from a Japanese. Before you BS me... I used to live in Japan.

[@wilsons2882]

the man, the myth, the legend.

[@daddymuqtada6428]

He speaks posh, and does samurai! He would be the perfect vilian

[@UtopiaMinor666]

dude was a revolutionary, and died being just that...thats badass

[@paullianblantar2404]

I didn't know this interview, so, thank you very much for sharing it, my good sir!

[@thomaskok5773]

he will be disappointed if he still alive to this day

[@jaredanderson7494]

Possible reasons for his unique way of speaking english, or his so called accent that many are talking about. 1) A desire for perfection of enunciation and syleization, not just inherent in Japanese culture more broadly, but in his personal philosophy as well 2) ESL, he is likely translating his thoughts in real time as these were likely not prepared interviews, so he must take time between sentences and words that EFL would not. 3) A general change in the english style where by the speed of speech has evolved over time, the aristocratic mid atlantic accent being nearly eliminated (would have been an accent he interacted with in his education)... These are just a few reasons I can think of, perhaps also there is also a lense through which we view nationalists that makes it odd to see one speaking a foreign language seemingly effortlessly.

[@gilgamesh7540]

I'd still enjoy this content even it's 14 yrs late

[@zvonimirbrekalo1291]

He sounds like a mix of Huxley and James Baldwin.

[@diogenes8338]

Ah, so that's what it is. I hear James Baldwin too.

[@LuckyDeviI]

I had no idea Mishima could speak English so well. I've been in Japan for several years and he speaks better than anyone I have ever met.

[@eddielasowsky7777]

Paul Schrader insisted he had an almost sexual fascination with death, it bears out here.

[@arturobelano6243]

who couldve possibly guessed?

[@gatotsu2501]

Death and, y’know, burly shirtless samurai

[@eddielasowsky7777]

@@gatotsu2501 It was his favourite category on Porn Hub

[@mickdunn8423]

He spoke beautiful French too...

[@jimdcel]

He is speaking British English with Japanese accent. It sounds wonderful.

[@shionnomama]

Great video!! I first came across 'Confession of a Mask' when I was studying at a law school in Tokyo and instantly got hooked ever since. There are quite a few books available in English.

[@juangarcialopez2824]

Yukio Mishima , the last samurai .

[@Voltanaut]

British English from a Japanese man. Amazing.

[@dtoudassous]

@V W he's literally speaking British English, so seems unlikely that he'd have picked that up from Americans.

[@dtoudassous]

@V W A) Educated Americans do not speak the same as educated Brits. We speak different dialects of the same language with different vocabulary and different pronunciation rules. B) It's irrelevant that the US had more influence there, in this clip Yukio Mishima is speaking British English (why is another question). It is not Trans-Atlantic, it is BE.

[@dtoudassous]

@V W He is speaking British English. Have a nice day.

[@dtoudassous]

@V W Mate I'm British, there is nothing in his accent in this clip which is not BE or Japanese phonetics. His R sounds aren't rhotic and his vowels are standard BE. The other influence on the way he speaks is obviously his native Japanese accent, there is no detectable North American sound at all, I don't care what your friend says. Why you're so invested in this (unless you're trolling), I do not know, but if you want to keep arguing please indicate which parts of the footage to you sound American or Mid-Atlantic. Without swearing if you're capable of polite discussion.

[@renumeratedfrog]

It's one thing to speak good English, it's another to express existential concepts in it

[@myownopinion6676]

As a Filipino, who have dealth with a lot of Japanese tourists, I find his words, diction, accent, construction, simplicity, messaging very amazing. I thought Ken Watanabe did great, but him? Mind blown!

[@CynicalBastard]

he was as complex a genius as any. author, poet, playwright, actor, film director, and political activist.

[@kakonis]

His German is perfect as well.

[@miroslavnedeljkovic3239]

I decided "I want to leave"... "The Golden pavillion"

[@omarkenoh]

It pains me when he said "I decided I wanted to live..." but never did so in the burning of his own golden temple...

[@nickstoli]

Politics aside, the man was a brilliant writer. I recall reading a biography of him years ago; I don't recall him spending a whole lot of time outside of Japan. How did he learn to speak English so well?

[@andrewtaylor6985]

English is a required course in all Japanese schools, generally from the seventh year through university. Most students don't do very well but some do. He graduated from Tokyo University, considered to be the best in Japan.

[@exeuroweenie]

Fascinating guy.I watched this twice.Once in serious-taken verbatim.Not to sound fatuous,but the second time I replaced "hari kiri" with "Hello Kitty" in my "mind's ear".It was just as compelling.

[@bryanneo9348]

the definition of BEAUTY is so esoteric

[@MrSunlander]

Wish he did not need to end his life..... Japan needed a voice of strength.....

[@shayneoneill1506]

an hero

[@Floral_Green]

His description of the samurai as looking down upon money-making and the mercantile class is positively Evolian. The traditional Japanese conception of hierarchy draws parallels with the Indo-European in this sense.

[@sioph1291]

Better english than harry kane 💀

[@dandruff3414]

Tekken 2 Kazuya Mishima's face was based on this man

[@christopherbarber5283]

What an incredible and strange human being

[@rambo8307]

i can see Tokugawa ieyasu vibes in him, his forefather must be proud

[@vksasdgaming9472]

He might have had a case of batshit-awesome-crazy, but he speaks magnificent English. It is well-articulated and clearly voiced. Really weird to think ultra-Japanese machismo would speak so fine English as foreign language studies seem to be quite uncommon there.

[@lepauvrehomme]

During Mishima's days the two most common languages people had to learn were French and English. And that goes for anyone that travelled as much as Mishima did. He certainly was very passionate about his country, but he appreciated other cultures. What he didn't like it seems, from his thinking, is the invasion of one's own culture (Japanese) by another foreign one and distant (the West).

[@CrazeeFy]

@@lepauvrehomme what did he had to say about the invasion of China ?

[@Stappit]

To be beautiful just to be beautiful is perfection: sex and death are perfect opposites complimenting each other .... perfectly.

[@georgeswift984]

Incredible writer. Incredibly inteligent gentleman!

[@ih8utbe]

Temple of the Golden Pavallion one of my favorite stories