My Interest in Japanese Culture (ASMR)

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  • @EphemeralRift
    @EphemeralRift  3 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    Thanks once again for all the manga and film recs! I’ll do my best to seek them down and hunt them out ;)

    • @jeremybrown7470
      @jeremybrown7470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey, I saw someone recommend getting candy man to eat Japanese candy and just wanted to recommend getting Mushroom mountain on the episode if u can, it's like mushroom looking cookies with chocolate heads.
      Also the ramen/shushi man would be cool and less awkward.

    • @lochandichabod3084
      @lochandichabod3084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeremybrown7470 This is a good idea

    • @SusieLegionDBD
      @SusieLegionDBD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice, I'm looking forward for more DBD gameplays

    • @jeanpierrepolnarref3352
      @jeanpierrepolnarref3352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey bro, love the vids. Please watch JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

    • @jeremybrown7470
      @jeremybrown7470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeanpierrepolnarref3352 okay, Jean

  • @Pikaboi_
    @Pikaboi_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1229

    I always knew Uncle Rift was a cultured man

    • @BigT.Larrity
      @BigT.Larrity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Pikaman

    • @tobidoffy1385
      @tobidoffy1385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeahhhhh he's a man of culture😂

    • @Wizardof52
      @Wizardof52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ok but just so we're clear being a weeb doesn't make you a man of culture.

    • @opulentwolf1967
      @opulentwolf1967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But does he read doujinshi

    • @JoeyT8818
      @JoeyT8818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Love how he was trying really hard to be PC to not offend any other cultures. He’s just a good dude

  • @rfar21
    @rfar21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    Ephemeru Riftu.

    • @blubber6963
      @blubber6963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Actuallyyy it'd be Ephemeraru Rifto

    • @LaudianoHeathen
      @LaudianoHeathen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      エフェメラルリフト

    • @garrettp1
      @garrettp1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Underrated comment

    • @athreya__7255
      @athreya__7255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rift san

    • @jhameer7889
      @jhameer7889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cringey weebs

  • @segeeslice
    @segeeslice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +815

    ER didn't know the most common Japanese word: Nintendo

    • @BlueBlazeGX
      @BlueBlazeGX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Also one of the most scummy, as of lately, sadly.

    • @EphemeralRift
      @EphemeralRift  3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      I don’t think I ever owned one, besides the Switch.

    • @Shmancy_pants_69
      @Shmancy_pants_69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Bukake

    • @qeqw9259
      @qeqw9259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Shmancy_pants_69 BRUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    • @jeanpierrepolnarref3352
      @jeanpierrepolnarref3352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@EphemeralRift NANI You haven’t owned a Wii

  • @anachavez9852
    @anachavez9852 3 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    More videos of ER talking about his interests 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @PositiveLee
    @PositiveLee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    Bring back the Candyman and have him eat Japanese/Asian candies!!
    We would love to see what you can come up with or maybe we could send you some??

    • @diamondsword7972
      @diamondsword7972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He should eat more than just Asian candies. Candies from all over the world.

    • @enderpea5251
      @enderpea5251 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@diamondsword7972 Yeah true, I definitely agree with that.

    • @texanplayer7651
      @texanplayer7651 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most japanese candies are bean based and/or have too little sugar, if any at all. Even the japanese hate their own candy, and now you want ER to taste them for an hour? Sir... You are a wicked man...

    • @leaks2055
      @leaks2055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@texanplayer7651 If they're bad then why don't they change them?

    • @MrMagic-ov9sk
      @MrMagic-ov9sk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a great idea man

  • @user-dl9qv5ey8f
    @user-dl9qv5ey8f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    日本人です!日本に興味を持ってくれるのはうれしいです!

  • @shoridayo6237
    @shoridayo6237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    Rift embracing his inner weeb.
    It brings a tear to my eye.
    Try Catherine. And def play Nier Automata if you haven't.

    • @shoridayo6237
      @shoridayo6237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @Christian Hilton Ball Ok...?

    • @earthphoenix7068
      @earthphoenix7068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Christian Hilton Ball good one, really good

    • @milky4367
      @milky4367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @Christian Hilton Ball bro that was so fucking hilarious, I'll laugh as soon as I can.

    • @mattman1684
      @mattman1684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @Christian Hilton Ball *Damn, bro. You got the whole squad laughing.*

    • @AJBAXTER7677
      @AJBAXTER7677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Christian Hilton Ball You sound like you stare at walls a lot

  • @imclara
    @imclara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    It’s so strange hearing his normal talking voice 😂

    • @crygoogleosu7560
      @crygoogleosu7560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I agree, the first time you hear it or you haven’t heard it in a while it is a little off

    • @BlueShinobi94
      @BlueShinobi94 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, sometimes he's kinda... Strange.

    • @christianfalcon4807
      @christianfalcon4807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is his NORMAL voice?!? I thought this was soft spoken 🤣😭

    • @danielpoole7181
      @danielpoole7181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So, you like brock?

    • @christianfalcon4807
      @christianfalcon4807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielpoole7181 I guess so lmao

  • @unzkipriime4283
    @unzkipriime4283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    this goes into my asmr to relax but not fall asleep playlist

  • @petitewok3970
    @petitewok3970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    If you wanna get into japanese cinema, I'd recommend the filmography of either Takeshi Kitano (Hanabi, Sonatine, ...) or Kore-eda Hirokazu (Nobody Knows, Shoplifters, ...). Both of them made movies filled with emotions and are good pictures of the modern japanese society, with style and point of view you really can't find anywhere else. It's also relatively easy to access in the West since they made some waves in famous festivals.

    • @williamkensington2772
      @williamkensington2772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saw Takeshi Kitano and I immediately thought of MXC

    • @petitewok3970
      @petitewok3970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@williamkensington2772 Yeah this guy had a very unique career that's for sure

  • @superkamivegito5499
    @superkamivegito5499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +584

    Alternate title:
    I'm a weeb now: Here's why

  • @MSDesignASMR
    @MSDesignASMR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I found some Japanese candy at the grocery store recently and snatched it up. Exciting to try new things 🍬

    • @blank7126
      @blank7126 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bruh I see u on Northern whispers ASMR lmao

  • @lerdyvision
    @lerdyvision 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Regarding your use of the word "superficial" at around 2:40, I hope you don't think that just because it may not be as ravenous as some people can be, that your appreciation for Japanese culture and art isn't as legitimate or valid as the next person's. Seems like you were just trying to make it clear that you're not an expert - which is of course fine - but yeah, your love of it is just as real as anyone else's.
    And you're a man of taste from what I can see too!

    • @EphemeralRift
      @EphemeralRift  3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      It want so much that I’m not an expert than it is that there’s more to Japan and it’s people than this stuff.

    • @josiahscott3864
      @josiahscott3864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@EphemeralRift well said

    • @colonclosedparantheses293
      @colonclosedparantheses293 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EphemeralRift understood

  • @tmacd777
    @tmacd777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m Japanese and have been a fan of your work for about 5 years now. Thank you ER!

  • @formeitisthemcchicken
    @formeitisthemcchicken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Your interest in Japanese culture is okay, but for me, it is the McChicken. The best fast food sandwich.

    • @Mkmcco
      @Mkmcco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      hahahahaha funny joke here's your reddit gold sir

    • @ophestrea7575
      @ophestrea7575 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      u literally hunt me at this point.

    • @wheezycw23
      @wheezycw23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Outta date ass😂 the mcchicken no longer has a sesame seed bun 😭

    • @monke980
      @monke980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i can tell, you've dedicated your name to the McChicken.

  • @Elena-yz7rb
    @Elena-yz7rb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Her: so, do you have any interests?
    Me:

    • @ciclos89
      @ciclos89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🥰

    • @ColtonFultz07
      @ColtonFultz07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Rohan want to play dice?

    • @Elena-yz7rb
      @Elena-yz7rb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ColtonFultz07 I don't want to renovate my house again

    • @ColtonFultz07
      @ColtonFultz07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Elena-yz7rb come on it will be fun

  • @Zei33
    @Zei33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m planning on moving to japan for a year in 2023. Can’t wait. Been learning the language on and off for years but living there will really up my game.

    • @grimmage5944
      @grimmage5944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that sounds like tons of fun! Good luck!

    • @WhoaNellyJake
      @WhoaNellyJake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Knowing how difficult it is to get permanent residence - or even temporary residence - do you have your housing and job all situated?

    • @_Dynamight_
      @_Dynamight_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck about the language part. It's not that hard. You can do it!

  • @jtones8953
    @jtones8953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    imagine if uncle rift got into vtubers and makes a vtuber asmr

    • @orpheus7069
      @orpheus7069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wouldn't know how to feel

    • @athreya__7255
      @athreya__7255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is a vtuber?

    • @jtones8953
      @jtones8953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@athreya__7255 Internet personalities with an anime avatar. Most well known is Kizuna Ai, but she doesn’t really cover all of vtubers. Hololive is the most successful and popular organization of vtubers, although there are many others, whether associated with an organization or self-affiliated.

    • @bloxoblox
      @bloxoblox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jtones8953 Gura is now the most subscribed hololive member

  • @butter_puddleton6089
    @butter_puddleton6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Jrpgs leads to manga, manga leads to anime, anime leads to obsession, obsession leads to WEEB

    • @SuperHonorKing
      @SuperHonorKing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      WEEB leads to hentai lol

    • @yeetermcgavin2132
      @yeetermcgavin2132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well it looks like I may have skipped some steps

    • @tripikice
      @tripikice 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      for me it was the other way around haha i started with anime progressed to manga and ended up playing games like steins;gate and even final fantasy

    • @gorefeind5158
      @gorefeind5158 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tripikice same i look for the manga before I watch a new anime now

    • @athreya__7255
      @athreya__7255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And weeb Leads to cosplay

  • @maggipetty7047
    @maggipetty7047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I lived in South Korea in 1978-79 when I was in the army. I fell in love with the people in the little village outside Camp Humphreys main gate. They have picnics by their relatives' graves and sit food on the mound for them. The artistry and originality were so refreshing, but the poverty I saw in this little village and the death rate for children was heartwrenching. Thank you for your originality and artistry. So much fun.

  • @cglac8205
    @cglac8205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I swear he is the most interesting man in the world

    • @denkikaminari4826
      @denkikaminari4826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ikr

    • @peepnox7747
      @peepnox7747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep

    • @henry_rearden
      @henry_rearden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It seems like he has already made everything he could about ASMR, but every time he does something really unpredictable

    • @chris0ace
      @chris0ace 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      404 error not found

    • @denkikaminari4826
      @denkikaminari4826 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@henry_rearden true

  • @sadcoffeeguy5644
    @sadcoffeeguy5644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    WHY DOES HE LOOK LIKE AN OLDER VERSION OF GREAT TEACHER ONIZUKA

  • @Fan_of_flying
    @Fan_of_flying 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I used to hate the thought of having sushi until just a few years when my wife forced me to try some. Now I live for it! Favourites are tempura and classic salmon with avocado.

    • @amazinc754
      @amazinc754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ayyy there you go. Sushi is awesome

  • @VoiceofPersonaASMR
    @VoiceofPersonaASMR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As much as I love the roleplays, these are definitely my favorite types of videos.

  • @Illoosion
    @Illoosion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here’s how to write Paul and Ephemeral Rift in Japanese:
    ポール
    pooru
    エフェメラル・リフト
    efemeraru rifuto
    Also: “お元気ですか?” (ogenki deska? ‘are you well?’) is how you might say “I hope you are feeling well.”

  • @More-Sauce-Man
    @More-Sauce-Man 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think it's superficial at all Rift. I'm the same as you, I've been to a lot of places but never Japan. Yet Japan has my favorite culture other than my own. I feel connected to them through the various media that I've consumed, which has made my life so much better.

  • @KealPanda
    @KealPanda 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love these videos where you talk indepth about your personal interests, they're always very genuine and well thought out (: its like hanging out with a very thoughtful friend and it makes me happy hearing you talk about what makes you happy!

  • @vc_strange
    @vc_strange 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If you're interested in Japanese culture, Ghost of Tsushima is a good game for the PS4 that I genuinely enjoyed

  • @mslamblambs7610
    @mslamblambs7610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We love a man who can appreciate a culture outside of his own! Thanks for the discussion papa rift!

  • @thedude4347
    @thedude4347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I moved from Minnesota to Japan in 2016 and haven’t regretted it. It is such an amazing country, with great people and culture.
    Keep doing what you’re doing ER, I love your videos!

  • @traceyisab
    @traceyisab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I lived in Japan for 7 years. I understand the fascination. Not all of what we see or hear about here is what it's really like there. I miss the FOOD the most. So good!!! And no, they don't eat raw fish at every meal. Sushi and sashimi is a treat and is expensive there too. Uncle E, PM me if you have any questions.

    • @laslw
      @laslw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You didn't deny that rice ain't in every dish tho

    • @traceyisab
      @traceyisab 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laslw why would I have to deny that? It is a part of their main diet.

    • @adamevangelista191
      @adamevangelista191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laslw it is lol we eat it here like Americans eat their pizza: RELIGIOUSLY

    • @laslw
      @laslw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adamevangelista191 ik, my family is like that and Im not complaining. It goes good with *everything*

  • @peepnox7747
    @peepnox7747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The OG Asmrtist is back again

  • @frankiegamez4071
    @frankiegamez4071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can actually get some of the Ultraman series on blue ray in stores now. They are being released by mill creek entertainment and they're on also available on streaming services such as tokushoutsu, movie spree, crunchyroll and tokuhd if you have Comcast. I recommend Ultraman Orb and Ultraman Geed they're really great shows in my opinion.

  • @TroyBrophy
    @TroyBrophy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fun...I watched your Sandman video almost every night to fall asleep during my 14-day quarantine upon arriving in Japan.

  • @andykudsi7697
    @andykudsi7697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    14:08 one of the best statements I've heard for a very long time

  • @nishbooby7003
    @nishbooby7003 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know this was uploaded 2 years ago, but am just leaving a comment to say thank you for making this video as one of the Japanese fans of your channel❤

  • @ilovejazminnn
    @ilovejazminnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this channel is so calm, soothing and just amazing. the way how he presents the mood in every video is just awesome!

  • @lev668
    @lev668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just started watching the video but I’m so happy to see other people talking about tekkonkinkreet! it’s one of my all time favourite movies, I swear I cry everytime I watch it :’)

  • @SundaySunday382
    @SundaySunday382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I have enjoyed you're ASMR for a couple years now, you're so creative. Just listening to you talk about stuff like this is so cool! I also have gotten into Japanese culture in the last 5 years and listening to someone else talk about their likeness for it makes me happy. I can hear your passion for other cultures as you're talking about it. You're just a cool dude! Thank you for all the amazing content and for your thoughts!

  • @brendonstark6633
    @brendonstark6633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My family and I love sushi, so it kinda sucks how expensive it can get 😂 Watching this video (at age 24) made think of all the Japanese products influences I have: my PlayStations, DS/3DS, GBA SP (and all the games for the systems), my manga collection and art books, my shirts, my toys/collectibles, and more! I’m the only person in my household who likes this type of culture in such a manner, which kinda stunk growing up cause my brother liked Pokémon and that was it. It’s still a huge part of who I am today, and it was nice to see someone else with the same passion. Take care, and I’ll see you in the next video ER! 💚

  • @MarcEtMichele
    @MarcEtMichele 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how well spoken and self critical you're about your interests. The fact that you understand it's still rather "superficial" despite having been interested in it for awhile already. I also like to think that way.
    If you're reading here's some obvious and less obvious recommendations of Japanese movies. Directors: Akira Kurosawa, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Imamura, Ozu, Miike, Koreeda and Mizoguchi. Then individual films: Funeral Parade of Roses (experimental LGBTQ masterpiece), Onibaba (horror), Woman in the Dunes and The Face of Another (better go in blind), Harakiri (Kobayashi in general actually).

  • @darkpassenger378
    @darkpassenger378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I much enjoyed this, your videos help me through my depression.. I would suggest watching an anime called “Erased” it’s an anime on Netflix I’d say it’s one of the best anime’s I’ve seen right next to Samurai Champloo.

  • @Snomadu
    @Snomadu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    *is that GOGO CRAZY BONES!?* no I don’t think but you’re a real OG if you know what they are

    • @daveraschke
      @daveraschke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      aw hell yeah dude love that

    • @bethanyxbee
      @bethanyxbee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you mean the figures on top thats all Pokémon but yes Gogo crazy bones were my childhood

  • @AadiASMR
    @AadiASMR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm the only one who thinks that ASMR is like so addictive

  • @Sakura-zu4rz
    @Sakura-zu4rz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you❤

  • @jiggaboon1ggajones
    @jiggaboon1ggajones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the videos that i totally forgot about the purpose (asmr) because of how interesting the talk is

  • @ALilBitOfBubbly
    @ALilBitOfBubbly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finnaly a middle of the day episode the classic keep the great content up uncle e!

  • @jakebaker4066
    @jakebaker4066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fun fact: Sticking your chopsticks vertical in a bowl of rice is bad in Japan. Called tsukitate-bashi (突き立て箸), it is incredibly taboo because it reminds Japanese people of funerals, where a bowl of rice is left with two chopsticks standing vertically in the center. It's also supposed to bring bad luck

    • @infamoushacker4chan883
      @infamoushacker4chan883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ^This.
      I've never been to the mainland, but I've been told if you need to put your chopsticks down, set them flat on the side of your dish. It's far more polite and won't upset the locals.

    • @laslw
      @laslw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I almost did this once and then I got that look that just said "don't" from my step dad
      About 2 months later, I found out why

  • @DARTH_Mauled33
    @DARTH_Mauled33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sushi 🍣 is so good I work at a king soopers in colorado wich is owned by Kroger and they have a sushi bar its so good its made right in front of you

  • @SpecterSensorial
    @SpecterSensorial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The unagi sauce! Ow maaan, the best sauce for sushi! If u want to make it is with burned sugar to make caramell, and with soja and honney, and there u got a good sauce

  • @henrihatch7429
    @henrihatch7429 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always had a fascination in the Japanese Culture for a very long time. This led to me discovering anime (and eventually the cultured side of that), and now I'm studying the Japanese language. I wish you luck in your travel through one of my favorite cultures, lands, and people!

  • @grulovren5244
    @grulovren5244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couple days ago I was watching your video about manga...And by strange coincidence, I have found Uzumaki manga laying on the shelf in the little guesthouse I am staying right now. The same edition as you had in your video! I have started reading it today, and couldn't put it down. So excited for it!

  • @superfighter064
    @superfighter064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    If you haven’t yet, I’d suggest reading the Pokémon Adventures (or Pokémon Special) Manga, it’s pretty amazing

  • @everythingplacechannel
    @everythingplacechannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May the tingles be with you always

  • @cheese369
    @cheese369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His hair is growing back nicely, nice video too

  • @NickG03
    @NickG03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you want to watch a Japanese based movie, I would recommend Hachi. Although not based in Japan, the story is based on a real dog in Japan.

  • @jeremybrown7470
    @jeremybrown7470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Er, my favourite oral essay channel.

  • @avahtml
    @avahtml 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love how passionate you are about this, really interesting to listen to.
    also can’t wait for those manga discussion videos, maybe i’ll find a new series to read!!

  • @persephone9084
    @persephone9084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I as an architectural student absolutely adore the traditional temple architecture with the curved roofs and all

  • @blindthief
    @blindthief 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 42 yrs old. It's people like you who make me feel like I can play video games without guilt. Thank you! I don't play as much as I used to for various reasons but I plan on making it a big part of my life when I retire. What else am I gonna do right? Keeps me safe, entertained, and it does a good job preventing depression. Thanks again, ER.

    • @andrewe165
      @andrewe165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      dude do not feel bad for doing something that you love! video games are awesome and there’s nothing wrong with enjoying them

  • @Bluescilla
    @Bluescilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched Spirited Away for the first time the other day. Damn it was amazing, loved the music

  • @nemothenoob9236
    @nemothenoob9236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A great Japanese movie is Shin Godzilla, really recommend

    • @laslw
      @laslw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it isn't.

    • @peixegamesgamer
      @peixegamesgamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its awesome until the final act witch become just heavy dialogue

    • @Ahab2710
      @Ahab2710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laslw why tho

  • @yourlocalastronaut4006
    @yourlocalastronaut4006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I GREW UP WITH SPIRITED AWAY!! ITS SO GOOD YOU'LL LOVE IT

  • @CaptainZlex
    @CaptainZlex 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching these videos quite a while and they actually help me sleep.

  • @jpotion9860
    @jpotion9860 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not Anime but "Departures" is a really good drama movie that showcases some cultural aspects that are typical and maybe unique to japan

  • @neozx8
    @neozx8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    ER: My interest in Japanese culture
    Also ER: eats sushi with a fork instead of chop sticks

    • @ephraimbritt9309
      @ephraimbritt9309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who

    • @ardentmuskrat1361
      @ardentmuskrat1361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He did say it was superficial

    • @pokenoobmx3445
      @pokenoobmx3445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's funny because japanese people actually don't use chop sticks, chop sticks are from china lul, japanese use their hands to eat sushi

    • @fsdsdf7693
      @fsdsdf7693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pokenoobmx3445 These days it's more common to use Chopsticks, if you go to some high class place with traditional cultural sentiment you can find people still eating with hands but that also depends on the sushi.

  • @timstreeter5368
    @timstreeter5368 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know im late but if you really want to go into classic japanese Cinema look into Kurosawa, Ozu and Mizoguchi. Kurosawa is going to have probably the most western films, while Ozu is going to have the least western and most "art house" feel. Some jump off points:
    Seven Samari (Long but good)
    Yojimbo
    Ugetsu
    Tokyo Story

  • @gavin2899
    @gavin2899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s 1am and I’m craving sushi so bad it’s legit amazing the raw fish tastes just as good or even better then cooked fish!!!

  • @loganfree3269
    @loganfree3269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you're interested in a book you should try reading "No Longer Human" by Osamu Dazai. It's a very grim book that tackles the authors depression and difficulties of fitting into society.

  • @everythingplacechannel
    @everythingplacechannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me to Japan is such a unique and beautiful country

  • @jake7213
    @jake7213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I enjoy applying beard oil to these videos late in the evening after the morning squash tournament I partake in daily

  • @ulysses498
    @ulysses498 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rift, if there’s one japanese movie you have to watch it’s Seven Samurai, it’s often lauded as the greatest japanese film ever made and I’m inclined to agree.

  • @NJTllrd
    @NJTllrd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Paul, you could not ignore that Godzilla in japanese is Gojira🤘🏻

  • @ssgsorrels
    @ssgsorrels 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been to Japan twice, each for a month, and plan on going again once the pandemic is over. Its such a beautiful country, and i didnt have a single bad meal. Even their 7-11's have good food. It truly lived up to the hype

  • @brewckle
    @brewckle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yes i do too like the culture of the japanese, the people of the japan

  • @adian126
    @adian126 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    私は日本人で、英語がそこまでしっかり理解できないので、完全に理解はできていませんが、日本の文化を好んでくださっているということはわかりました。ありがとうございます😊

  • @ShiSeNoebadi
    @ShiSeNoebadi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This man created this video after he discovered Hentai.

  • @joshbarnes5119
    @joshbarnes5119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    You forgot to mention your favorite hentai, but then again we don’t want no FBI Raid.

    • @mirainikki6665
      @mirainikki6665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Boku no

    • @Anothuor
      @Anothuor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You won't get swatted for having hentai. Fucking idiot.

    • @Anothuor
      @Anothuor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yohann3825 You what? Spit it out.

    • @Sa-qx8zp
      @Sa-qx8zp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Anothuor it’s a joke fucking idiot

    • @Sa-qx8zp
      @Sa-qx8zp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Christian Hilton Ball kid shut the fuck up don’t talk about IQ with me because you took this joke up the ass so hard

  • @lghostt445
    @lghostt445 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really liked the brown bag lunch and dark souls video, thanks for the good times man

  • @gingerygiant349
    @gingerygiant349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My go to Japanese film to recommend would be Battle Royale. This was one of those films that kind of popularized and kicked off the whole " teenagers getting put into death games" craze that would sweep Japan. Very fun thriller with some thought and themes throughout. Highly recommend

  • @TDragonus
    @TDragonus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Whoa, when you scroll down to the comments with the video playing rift's shirt bugs out haha.

    • @ciclos89
      @ciclos89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha

  • @jeremiah3886
    @jeremiah3886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    IM SO EXITED FOR THE MANGA DISCUSSIONS ❤️❤️

  • @jimothyscrumps6454
    @jimothyscrumps6454 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope rift keeps making these discussion videos

  • @user-ue2hq5gy5n
    @user-ue2hq5gy5n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    寿司は安い寿司でもとても美味しいですよ🍣
    高級店なんて行ったらもう虜になってしまいます。

  • @AmunDeus
    @AmunDeus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool vid, ER! I have very, very little familiarity with anime and manga, but I am a fan of Hayao Miyazaki's, Akira Kurosawa's, Takashi Miike's, and Junji Ito's stuff.

  • @777taka5
    @777taka5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    日本の文化を紹介してくれてありがとうございます。
    いつも楽しみに見ています!
    コロナウィルスが1日でも早く終息することを願っています。

  • @gameplayvideos9758
    @gameplayvideos9758 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, I really like when youtubers feel good on what they like and sharing about it on the internet.Behing respectful also calm. Peace and love ✌✌✌✌❤❤❤❤

  • @jessicapaulus4332
    @jessicapaulus4332 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been watching you for years. So glad to see you embracing anime, manga, etc. I have tried to explain to others why i watch anime more than anything else growing up. Idk about u but i find anime touches on topics otherwise not seen so much in American cartoons. Such as suicide, loss of a parent, bullying, growing pains, etc. The way they bring up these kinda of topics and just the way they give u a different perspective on such things is why ive always been drawn to anime over conventional cartoons. I hope you keep exploring it! On a lighter note i find the jokes really slap as well. Haha

  • @WritheRZ
    @WritheRZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ER, I suggest you watch the movie Adrift in Tokyo. It shows a pretty realistic take on the atmosphere of the city. It is a walk film and the writing is pretty good

  • @mikemezz7448
    @mikemezz7448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My only problem with sushi is the fact that most of the sushis I can get ahold of in my area have a bunch of avocado and I just dint like avocado. I love some good sushi though theres a place near me that started out a s a food truck called Dora Express that makes a really goid sushi roll thats very American, its called the american dream roll and its git some fish in it and some veggies and the whole thing is lightly fried and then covered in imitation crab and this amazing sauce. Very unhealthy version of sushi but so friggen good. I know ive had one other roll that was just a normal type of sushi but i cant remember what it was for the life of me.

  • @lysergikwizard2479
    @lysergikwizard2479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Two mangas for you rift:
    Planetes
    Nausicae
    Felt like you might like these ;)

  • @alexandre8316
    @alexandre8316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Uncle Rift, I´m leaving some manga recommendations here. I hope you like them.
    -Berserk
    -Delicious in Dungeon (AKA Dungeon Meshi)
    -Land of the Lustrous (AKA Houseki no Kuni)
    -Vagabond

  • @grammernotzi
    @grammernotzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lived in Hawaii for ten years and met so many Japanese people there. Really nice people. I started learning simple phrases and sentences to go shopping and restaurants. It's probably one of the easier Asian languages to learn compared to the sounds and pronunciation of the others.

  • @starryeyedwolf6655
    @starryeyedwolf6655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spirited Away is my favorite movie along with Howls moving Castle,I just love the music and animation!

  • @fermitthekrog6318
    @fermitthekrog6318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. They remade star blazers not too long ago. It's really good and might be fun to check out if you enjoyed the original.

  • @jssandler
    @jssandler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First fish, probably Yellow Tail or Hamachi. If you like the yellow tail, try ordering their "Negihama roll" next time. It's like California roll but with yellow tail and green onions. "White plant" probably grated radish. Been eating sushi for a long time out here in CA. :p

  • @danielpoole7181
    @danielpoole7181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly, I kinda like this more than usual. Just him talking about his life, it’s really interesting.

  • @kittyhernandez6849
    @kittyhernandez6849 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool and respectful expression of interest in other cultures! Love you, Uncle E!

  • @DJapawhisper
    @DJapawhisper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeaaaas! Really loved this!🥰🍣