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I met a guy that looks like you on a night out. I was extremely drunk and called him Chris the whole night. I even asked him how Japan was when we was having a cigarette and he said "yeah, it's alright". So could have been you, sounds like you at least. Hope that counts.
I saw Chris at a love hotel once. I have to admit it was slightly disturbing to sleep in that room with Chris staring at me all night from the chair in the corner, but the bed was comfortable and the half-eaten snacks under the bed were tasty.
I remember seeing Chris in McDonalds. I called out to him and he came towards my table. He sat down, ate my food order, and then left without saying a word.
I saw Chris at a grocery store in Tokyo once. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen bottles of Pocari Sweats in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bottles and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bottle and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
I met Chris about 4 years ago in Tokyo. While visiting the zoo with my friends, a group of 27 monkeys broke out of their exhibit and started attacking us. Chris appeared out of nowhere, and managed to ward them all off with a single pretzel! He was so cool and also very handsome. He then called me a coward and told me my mother would be ashamed of me before getting on top of a horse and riding off into the sunset.
I think it'll be much much more manageable than the journey across Japan where he became seriously ill! I hope I'll get to bump into you when I visit Japan eventually~~
I saw Chris at an Onsen once. He was really nice; he said "If you feel embarrassed at a Japanese Onsen... Just imagine everyone in their underwear" which is when he left the Onsen and the water level dropped significantly
I met Chris once. He was rushing down a street and I called to him: "Hey Chris!" But he just waved me off, and we when I didn't move he yelled at me to "fuck off!" And then he just ran me over. Super rude man, I'm your biggest fan. I watched, like, two videos of yours. You basically work for me, man. Now, to be fair, all this happened during a major earthquake and Chris hurried to save some Children out of a crumbling orphanage. But you just don't treat your fans like that, man!
Chris was very nice when I saw him in person, he offered to build a conservatory onto my house free of charge! I sit in there every day thinking of the kind thing he did for me:)
I used to be a member of Chris' team. I got fired when I accidentally read a message from a girl who had asked him to hang out. Such a modest person, he would never lie to girls. Also he never paid me.
I met Chris a few years ago at the train station. I was amazed by how good he looks in person, the camera doesn't do him justice. After my heart calmed down a bit, I went ahead and said hi. He told me that I should talk to his team, and schedule a meeting, because he was too busy at that moment. I looked around and saw his team, so I went to talk to them. They didn't speak English very well, but I thought that was normal, we were in Japan after all. I kept repeating words like team, schedule, meeting, sign up, with lots of hand gestures. First they looked at me weird, then they laughed, they made me sign some papers, had me perform a ritual and murder a guy. That was a few years ago, but I still have fun hanging around with Chris' team. I still haven't met him, but I figure that being a Yakuza boss while also having a popular TH-cam channel must keep him very busy.
I met Chris once in Belgium in the late 1920s and he gave me some chocolates, though I'm not entirely sure if it really was Chris or just a random stranger. Thinking about it, I also don't think it was Belgium but Hamburg, Germany; it wasn't me but my grandmother and he didn't give her chocolates but stole her wallet. But the rest of the story is accurate!
Well I met Chris when I was in Japan two years ago. And you wouldn't believe it, but he helped my friends and I when we were stuck in our car because of heavy snowfall (like 3m high). He singlehandedly showeled us free in just a few seconds. What a great memory! Can't believe how nice and approachable he was. ☺👌 🙄 Hopefully Chris' team won't comment on this obviously true story, that definitely happened. 😂
My husband is Japanese and a Japanese language teacher. He said if he ever met you, he'd like to thank you for everything you've done to share Japan and Japanese culture with the world. I know I've certainly learnt a lot from your channel!
I was swept off my feet by the kindness and sincerity of the guy from Abroard in Japan when I was in Sendai. I got into a spot of bother when it came to paying the bill at a ramen restaurant when this ultra sweet guy offered to help translate and paid for my meal after I'd lost my purse. He took me to the local police station to report it, where we found out that someone had handed it in. I was so grateful! He then offered to show me around Sendai and we had a lovely afternoon seeing the sights, having a few drinks and getting to know each other. He was generous, fun and I found him to be really quite handsome. I'll never forget what a fantastic time we had together! His name? Oh yes, it was Ryotoro. ❤
Well, we have a very distinctive accent when we speak English. I don't like to admit it but we do. Our accent is quite different from a native German speaker for instance . I've been living in Australia for about 6 years now and I can always find a Swiss tourist or the ones living here, by hearing the accent ;-). My wife, who is Australian, agrees with me on that one. :-)
Your accent when speaking English is very different than the German one or the Austrian one so given that Chris is British i would say he probably has come across people from all three countries over the years speaking English to and around him. Or just from watching TH-cam videos where non-native speakers speak English. That's how I learned to differentiate between different Swiss dialects as a German by accident I guess.
I was in Japan a few years ago. I was at a game center playing crane games when I saw this one guy winning loads of prizes. I went to investigate this legend of the crane games. Lo and behold it was Chris Broad from the Abroad in Japan Channel. I couldn't belive it, Chris had won over 300 Curious George plushies from the crane machine. It was awe inspiring! He saw me watching in awe and even gave me a Curious George plushie and took a selfie with me. Great lad. Hope I get to meet him again!
I met Chris once. I was just hanging out in the Shiganshina District, when suddenly he absolutely smashed through Wall Maria and everyone was panicking. Ran back to the house, but my mate was totally crushed there. It's kind of a long story after that. God, it would probably take me at least 75 comments to explain it all.
I once met Chris in Namba, Osaka, specifically at the Hozenji temple, hidden away in the backstreets. He was looking a bit lost and scruffy, and when I said hello to him, he hissed at me and hid behind a rock wall. But with a little patience and some fried chicken, I coaxed him out and gave him a pat or two. Really memorable interaction, I hope he's doing okay...
what a madlad this chris fella is, he helped my pregnant cat give birth and my pregnant dog give birth all whilst making me a nice sandwich, absolute legend, love your cooking mate, 5/10
I'll never forget the time I bumped into you at Golden Gai and I fell over and grazed my knee but instead of offering me a plaster you gave me CPR and swiftly whisked me off to hospital on your jet bike made of gold. I cried the entire way there but you sang me a few songs from the 80's to soothe me and once we arrived at the nearest hospital, you offered me a back massage in which I hastily declined due to the fact I was wearing three leather jackets and I couldn't feel anything through them anyway. Thanks for the leather jackets Chris. You made my day.
I ran into Chris a couple of years back, and he was very friendly as we were chatting, I started feeling sick. Chris immediately diagnosed me with a failing kidney, put me in his car, and sped off to a local clinic. He told the staff what was going on with me, and not only donated one of his kidneys, but also performed the organ transplant himself! Chris is such a great person! I'm glad that I ran into him! That will always be a part of me!
I've been to Japan 3 times and every time, I was hoping I would somehow be able to miraculously run into you, Chris. I would have liked to say thank you in person for a the great videos you've done and let you know how much better our trips have been because of the things we discovered watching your videos. So, maybe trip number 4 will be the lucky one. Cheers!
*"So I did what any honest person would do, I lied"* -Chris Abroad 2k21 I just love the duality of that sentence. Now what will happen if the girl sees this? 😂
Hey Chris, due to various reasons I'm spending my first christmas season alone and away from my family. These videos are in no small part, contributing to my sanity. Cheers man
@@klg9549 if the people are uncomfortable with it, absolutely yes. But if they think it’s amusing and egg it on for the lol’s, it’s just some good fun, tbh.
I can vouch for Chris. i 1st met him while on a stroll in Mordor, where I was promptly ambushed by Goblins. long story short, Chris came heroically to rescue slaying many foes. I now work on his team reading social media messages!
Chris was very nice when I met him back in 2018. My feet hurt from doing touristy things, so he gave me a piggyback ride for the rest of my trip, which lasted another 20 days. Amazing stamina, Chris! After that he indeed lost 50 pounds and the puppy fat you see on camera is fake news, it doesn't exist.
I remember when Chris visited the hospital I work at. Unfortunately we were pretty understaffed at the time, but with his help that day we managed to deliver over 30 babies! He even stopped to take a picture with every single one of them. What a guy! There were over 30 little angels brought into the world that day, but one angel I’ll never forget is Chris A. Broad.
Chris saved my dog's life outside a FamilyMart back in 2018. Seeing the pup in distress, he dropped his bag of Famichiki and leapt into action. Never in my life had I ever seen such a flawless canine Heimlich maneuver. I will remain eternally grateful for this selfless and heroic act!
I was cycling across Japan a few years ago when the chain on my bike broke. Luckily, Chris happened to ride up shortly afterwards and recommended me to a, "great" bike mechanic. When I picked up my bike from the shop, I noticed it wouldn't change gears anymore so, I was stuck peddling for my life but, barley moving. As I stopped to catch my breath and wonder how I was going to proceed forward with my journey, I heard a sinister British laughing in the distance as if almost to say, "Now I'm not the only one!" It was quite a strange experience.
I remember I once met Chris in a bar called AfterLife and he was incredibly nice. He showed me around Westbrook and even saved me from a mugger. What a legend.
I still remember when I met Chris. I was visiting Japan for the first time and happened to be there during a very bad earthquake. The building I was in was not at all prepared for this level earthquake and started to collapse. I really thought I was going to die, but luckily Chris managed to hold up the entire roof with only his pinky finger and save everyone. Really nice bloke.
This time you remind me of the Grinch. Busy at Christmas, loves sarcasm, pretends to hate everyone, similar hairstyle, similar personality and probably the same belly. And in the end he brings joy to everyone. Luv your content & always looking forward to your next Video. Keep it up!! 👍🏼
I met Chris when I was getting attacked by the Yakuza in Kyoto. He saved me by sarcastically RKOing the Yakuza. Then he gave me a cup sake and went on his way. Cup sake is surprisingly good, I recommend it.
Thanks for being a real gentleman, Chris! Though I haven't met you in person you did reply to a few messages I have sent in the past. For such a popular and prolific TH-camr it means a lot as a fan for you to respond and be genuine and kind in such interactions. I imagine it can be quite daunting and hard, but do keep it up. We all appreciate what you do. All the best, man!
Went to visit Japan in 2019. Gone sight seeing in shibuya and ther I stumbled upon Chris with his team doing a scene for a youtube video. Such a nice guy he cured my scoliosis.
I remember when I meet Chris. I was on an archeological expedition to the lost toom of the king samurai Watefuko from the Sengoku when some ninjas attacked. Luckily Chris was filming nearby and came to the rescue defeating all the ninjas in single combat. It was awesome 🤘.
In a world where people get easily offended, it's very refreshing to see someone taking negative comments and turning them into something positive and funny! Well done Chris! 😁
I met Chris once. I was at a store looking for a PS5 and I found one. He helped me grab the last PS5 on the top shelf and then offered me a ride on his Loch Ness Monster to his second home in Atlantis. What a wonderful memory of something that definitely happened.
These are very interesting stories. I'm glad they're just awkward and not terrible ones. It'd be cool to meet you irl I think. The restaurant story though. If that's the manager, it makes me wonder if putting you in a terrible seat at first (even when you asked for a window seat in your reservation) and then switching it for the best one was on purpose. Like it'd be really cool and he could even talk to you or something. Haha
I remember the day I met Chris. I was visiting Japan and he knocked into me, I went to confront him but realized he was carrying two babies. Looking at his face, I recognized him, through he was sweaty and covered in soot. I realized behind him was a burning building. He handed the babies off to the mother, presumably. I was about to say something, but he saw I had my Chris Abroad merch on (available now) and realized I was a fan and took a quick selfie with me, which was unfortunately destroyed as was the footage for the video he was filming at the time which is why no one ever knew about it. He was then asked by the fire fighters to return to the blaze in order to retrieve more babies. Which he was happy to do. I wish I could have shook his hand. It was the best interaction with a celebrity I ever had.
Genuinely think that you are the most down to earth person on TH-cam. Not pretending to be someone you're not. I hoped we could have met at some point but I guess I'll have to make do with just watching more of your videos haha. Bring on the rest of the 12 day series.
Me and my friends actually have “getting a haircut at Natsuki’s Salon” on our “what to do during our year abroad in Japan” list. If Japan will ever let us in, that is.
I met Chris while studying abroad in Iwate. I was so shocked that he was actually at the same temple I was visiting randomly with my host family. He was very polite and let me take a photo with him. It was so awesome to meet him since I've been a big fan for years now.
I remember meeting Chris in 2017. I was visiting Shibuya with my very pregnant wife and ran into him at a Family Mart. As we were talking my wife suddenly went into labor. Chris took it upon himself to deliver the baby right then and there, by the strong zero fridges. All went well and we were very relieved and grateful. Chris didn't want the attention and snuck out when we were distracted with the baby, he also took my chicken. What a jerk.
LOVE THESE TOPICS!! Chris i think this is really good for your mental health. get all those lingering thoughts out now before the new year and GET A FRESH START in 2022 💪 ⏰ 🎉
CG have come a long way to be able to erase the tiredness off of Chris' face in 8k. Props Chris, yet another fun video in the 12 days of serenity now, insanity later. Excited for the next one!
Chris: "Someone write fanfic about me." Me, cracking my knuckles: "I once saw Connor and Chris at a love hotel on a stormy night, hands intertwined as they stood in the lobby, gently clinging to one another in that subtle way that conveyed both love and resignation to having to hide their relationship. Chris' eyes were warm, kind, but the smile on his face didn't reach his eyes as he listened to Connor protest, quietly, "My mom fucking loves your videos. We might as well just come out of the closet already." World-weary and unable to accept love and unconditional support due to his Britishness, Chris could only sigh and say in reply, "You promised me we'd leave the outside drama at the door. This is supposed to be our night off." I inched away, feeling both deeply sorry for Connor and slightly envious. The camera, after all, really did add 50 pounds, and hide a phenomenal set of muscles underneath his now rain-soaked shirt."
OK, so like, having seen your new studio tour video, and recognizing where you are sitting and drinking in your "12 Days..." series (which I thoroughly enjoy1), WHO KEEPS WALKING BACK AND FORTH IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA (circa 1940s detective movie)?! HILARIOUS!!!
The reenactments surely deserve an Oscar, if not the eating scenes. I can also see the Dave-Chris identity theft conspiracies being written as I am typing this comment...
*"The camera adds 10 pounds or 50 pounds"* Chris lied as naturally as he breathe lol. Ok maybe Chris is telling the truth, it's like when you're trying to take selfie and the angle from below xD
I ran into Chris once during an expedition with green peace to save the last pack of narwhals in Antarctica. He was a super hero that saved twelve crew members from drowning. Such a nice chap.
Usually, fan-encounter awkwardness stems from the fans. Great to see you're an exception to the rule, Chris! Can't wait to help spill your spaghetti one day by politely asking you some tips on living in Sendai and promising to buy you a beer which you then never claim. Except when I run into you again and remind you, then you pretend to remember and we laugh about it before really making sure that we should go for that beer some day. And then we don't! How delightfully awkward.
I haven’t even started the video but watching that opening with sad Chris drinking next to a Christmas tree, knowing that Japan has stopped all foreign travel, just made me scream ‘OH NOOOO!’ Ugh. Sending you as much Christmas joy as possible cause I felt that painnnnn.
STORY TIME: I was walking around Shibuya craving pancakes. I didn't know the area I was in that well nor did I know where a good pancake restaurant was, that's when fate happened and I bumped into Chris Broad while walking down an allyway. "Sorry, didn't mean to walk into you" I said. "It's okay mate. Are you lost or something?" He asked me. "Why yes actually. I've never been to this part of Shibuya before. I was wondering where a good pancake restaurant was around here!" "Oh well you've found the right person. I know exactly the place to go and they also have great coffee too!" "Count me in." I said excitedly. Chris then took me to an exceptional pancake restaurant and it was incredible! We had an awesome conversation about life and how much we hate our enemies. He was truly an awesome lad and I've been subscribed to his chanel since then.
good on you for kicking against a troll, more power to you for doing your own thing, I love Japan and don't get to visit as much as I would like. Love your work
We all know the good old Chris Abroad in real life is a very fit, top shape and awesome man. It's clearly just the camera that adds 10-50 pounds... Yep yep of course ^^
I can see it now. When Japan reopens its borders for tourists to visit Japan, many subscribers who see you will approach you and politely ask you in a Japanese accent, "Are you TH-camr?" There's also the occasional "Aren't you 'Dave in Japan'?" 😂
Why do your videos just hit so good? Why do I love the idea of making 12 videos consecutively in december? This christmas, I personally feel like you did something entirely different and amazing. For the first time in my life, I am actually waiting for the next episode of a TH-cam video.
I had the honor to meet chris when i was in Tokyo recently, he saved me from a burning airplane which was attacked by a drunken Risottoro, he onehandedly defeated the evil, carried me to his white stallion and rode into the sunset. 10/10 would marry.
Not only was Chris nice enough to help me order food in perfect Japanese, but he interrupted my business call & convinced my boss to give me a raise... My boss still gets flustered when her workmates bring it up.
I cannot explain why or how, but with the new studio background, I am enjoying these kinds of videos much more. I guess I felt weird watching you bring great content from your apartment vs great content on the background studio. ANYWHO, your fans are lucky to meet you, and Ken Watanabe was definitely the luckiest to have met you. Cheers!
As a socially awkward introvert, I find your story about your most awkward encounter to be painfully relatable. Not because it's something that's happened to me, but because I would have 100% behaved exactly the way you did. Don't worry. Being human is an odd experience. Heh.
I've watched all your videos, Patreon-exclusive and public, about your new studio, and yet it took me 10 seconds to realize that you weren't actually outside in your outro. It really goes to show how fantastic a job they did (and also the shot and the editing).
NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Have you ever met me in real life?! If so, what went down!
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Don't worry Chris, I'll be watching them all 😁. Congrats on your new studio 👌
not me but people from my school met you at the snow festival and I'm jealous lol!
I'd love to meet you Chris!
Story #1: Happens every time. 🤦🏼♀️
Loving the videos!
Thanks from the States!
I met a guy that looks like you on a night out. I was extremely drunk and called him Chris the whole night. I even asked him how Japan was when we was having a cigarette and he said "yeah, it's alright".
So could have been you, sounds like you at least. Hope that counts.
I saw Chris at a love hotel once. I have to admit it was slightly disturbing to sleep in that room with Chris staring at me all night from the chair in the corner, but the bed was comfortable and the half-eaten snacks under the bed were tasty.
Horrifying.
This comment got progressively worse the more I read
Sounds a lot like one of my dreams ... only Chris was not in a chair in the corner 😋
Just Chris though, init?
You didn't read the fine print, Chris was included with the room.
Plot twist: Lucy was waiting for you at the train station. Plot twist, she's outside the studio right now.
Plot twist, she's behind you
Plot Twist: You are Lucy
Lucyko is waiting at the train station for her Chris still.
Just Lucy...
@@SarumanTheStinky We are all Lucy now.
I remember seeing Chris in McDonalds. I called out to him and he came towards my table. He sat down, ate my food order, and then left without saying a word.
This is what we signed up for as fans
Aww, I'd wish he'd eat my food order ;(
>Barges into my table
>Eats all my food
>Refuses to elaborate further
>Leaves
Chris, the absolute Chad!
The man cant live solely on family mart fried chicken. We need to feed the beast as fans.
Most belieavable one so far :D
I can't stop crying laughing at some of these stories in the comments. Well worth having a read after watching the video.
I saw Chris at a grocery store in Tokyo once. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything.
He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?”
I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen bottles of Pocari Sweats in his hands without paying.
The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.
When she took one of the bottles and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bottle and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
This is hysterical ! Thank you
classic
Lmao
classic meme lmao
classic pasta
I met Chris about 4 years ago in Tokyo. While visiting the zoo with my friends, a group of 27 monkeys broke out of their exhibit and started attacking us. Chris appeared out of nowhere, and managed to ward them all off with a single pretzel! He was so cool and also very handsome. He then called me a coward and told me my mother would be ashamed of me before getting on top of a horse and riding off into the sunset.
Chewsday innit mate
@@imafraidjumitebeinagang innit
but i thought chris hated horses
@@huuishuu It was his evil twin
accustomed to monke
Can’t believe Chris is actually delivering with his 12 days of Chris-mas videos. What a legend
It's been a lot of fun so far!
Well, he's not riding a bike whilst trying to make daily videos this time so I'm sure it's easier and more fun for him
@@ChrisAbroad Famous last words
I think it'll be much much more manageable than the journey across Japan where he became seriously ill! I hope I'll get to bump into you when I visit Japan eventually~~
@@ChrisAbroad they’ve been throughly enjoyable. Like quick snapshots into topics that fall between the subjects usually touched upon in longer videos.
"I did what any honest person would do, I lied"
Truer words have never been spoken
In his defense, lying implies he cared about trying not to hurt her feelings.
I saw Chris at an Onsen once. He was really nice; he said "If you feel embarrassed at a Japanese Onsen...
Just imagine everyone in their underwear" which is when he left the Onsen and the water level dropped significantly
Hahahahaha My Guy
Lmao
🤣
I’M WHEEZING
Thats a violation my guy
One time I met Chris and he cured every disease in my body, fixed my back, did my taxes, and set me on the right path in life. Pretty nice encounter
😂🤣
I'm really enjoying the "Chris loses his mind in a fantasy world of his own creation" series
When do you think will he notice, that the entire TH-cam comment section is just an imagination of his mind?
You cannot save her, Chris. She is gone.
haha, I think these videos are very therapeutic for him 😂
chrisekai
Well he will probably run into Kaho there, she's a regular.
@@dasunguy rest in piece for chris the heavy drinker
I met Chris once. He was rushing down a street and I called to him: "Hey Chris!"
But he just waved me off, and we when I didn't move he yelled at me to "fuck off!" And then he just ran me over. Super rude man, I'm your biggest fan. I watched, like, two videos of yours. You basically work for me, man.
Now, to be fair, all this happened during a major earthquake and Chris hurried to save some Children out of a crumbling orphanage. But you just don't treat your fans like that, man!
Good one lol
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Chris was very nice when I saw him in person, he offered to build a conservatory onto my house free of charge! I sit in there every day thinking of the kind thing he did for me:)
The man has a hard time building IKEA furniture 😏
@@HeavenlyCreature. yes, because IKEA engineering is nowhere near as good as Mr Broad's craftsmanship
I used to be a member of Chris' team. I got fired when I accidentally read a message from a girl who had asked him to hang out. Such a modest person, he would never lie to girls.
Also he never paid me.
I met Chris a few years ago at the train station. I was amazed by how good he looks in person, the camera doesn't do him justice. After my heart calmed down a bit, I went ahead and said hi. He told me that I should talk to his team, and schedule a meeting, because he was too busy at that moment.
I looked around and saw his team, so I went to talk to them. They didn't speak English very well, but I thought that was normal, we were in Japan after all. I kept repeating words like team, schedule, meeting, sign up, with lots of hand gestures. First they looked at me weird, then they laughed, they made me sign some papers, had me perform a ritual and murder a guy. That was a few years ago, but I still have fun hanging around with Chris' team. I still haven't met him, but I figure that being a Yakuza boss while also having a popular TH-cam channel must keep him very busy.
As someone who ran into both Chris and Sharla, completely randomly during Journey across Japan, I can attest to them being absolutely lovely.
So, you have first hand experience - would you call their ship Sharbroad or Shabroad? 🤔 I mean Ameleon, doesn't really work that well for me
@@jakobraahauge7299 God please, why???
@@justinedzard 😁 "not at all because Chris will hate it so much the he'll cringe his toes blue" 😝🤣
Wow lucky duck!!
thought you said arrest for a second
I met Chris once in Belgium in the late 1920s and he gave me some chocolates, though I'm not entirely sure if it really was Chris or just a random stranger. Thinking about it, I also don't think it was Belgium but Hamburg, Germany; it wasn't me but my grandmother and he didn't give her chocolates but stole her wallet. But the rest of the story is accurate!
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Lol
"Radio Eriwan" style answer 😄
Well I met Chris when I was in Japan two years ago. And you wouldn't believe it, but he helped my friends and I when we were stuck in our car because of heavy snowfall (like 3m high). He singlehandedly showeled us free in just a few seconds. What a great memory! Can't believe how nice and approachable he was. ☺👌
🙄 Hopefully Chris' team won't comment on this obviously true story, that definitely happened. 😂
For a second there I read "how nice and punchable", so I kind of believed you, but now that is gone
My husband is Japanese and a Japanese language teacher. He said if he ever met you, he'd like to thank you for everything you've done to share Japan and Japanese culture with the world. I know I've certainly learnt a lot from your channel!
I was swept off my feet by the kindness and sincerity of the guy from Abroard in Japan when I was in Sendai. I got into a spot of bother when it came to paying the bill at a ramen restaurant when this ultra sweet guy offered to help translate and paid for my meal after I'd lost my purse. He took me to the local police station to report it, where we found out that someone had handed it in. I was so grateful! He then offered to show me around Sendai and we had a lovely afternoon seeing the sights, having a few drinks and getting to know each other. He was generous, fun and I found him to be really quite handsome. I'll never forget what a fantastic time we had together! His name? Oh yes, it was Ryotoro. ❤
What a legend!
LMAO
you really had me in the first half not gonna lie
Reading it twice, I'm not sure if it's fiction or actually happened. It's not that unlikely.
*Risottoro
Look how genuine his smile is when he imagines a proposal being broken to make room for him.
As a native Swiss German speaker, I'm literally speechless that Chris is able to detect that specific accent.
Well done Chris! Well done!
Well, we have a very distinctive accent when we speak English. I don't like to admit it but we do. Our accent is quite different from a native German speaker for instance . I've been living in Australia for about 6 years now and I can always find a Swiss tourist or the ones living here, by hearing the accent ;-). My wife, who is Australian, agrees with me on that one. :-)
Your accent when speaking English is very different than the German one or the Austrian one so given that Chris is British i would say he probably has come across people from all three countries over the years speaking English to and around him. Or just from watching TH-cam videos where non-native speakers speak English. That's how I learned to differentiate between different Swiss dialects as a German by accident I guess.
Chris probably didn't recognise the exact accent, and was being hyper-specific for the sake of comedy.
If they sound like Roger Federer, then it is Swiss German.
Haha, it was a rough guess! I can’t wait for the Manager to comment on this video and be like “Er, I’m actually Spanish.”
I was in Japan a few years ago. I was at a game center playing crane games when I saw this one guy winning loads of prizes. I went to investigate this legend of the crane games. Lo and behold it was Chris Broad from the Abroad in Japan Channel. I couldn't belive it, Chris had won over 300 Curious George plushies from the crane machine. It was awe inspiring! He saw me watching in awe and even gave me a Curious George plushie and took a selfie with me. Great lad. Hope I get to meet him again!
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I met Chris once. I was just hanging out in the Shiganshina District, when suddenly he absolutely smashed through Wall Maria and everyone was panicking. Ran back to the house, but my mate was totally crushed there. It's kind of a long story after that. God, it would probably take me at least 75 comments to explain it all.
oh my god lmfaoooooooooooooooooooo
Need fanart of that now.
You're killing me bro 🤣
PLEASE HAHAHA
I eagerly await the next 75 comments.
I once met Chris in Namba, Osaka, specifically at the Hozenji temple, hidden away in the backstreets. He was looking a bit lost and scruffy, and when I said hello to him, he hissed at me and hid behind a rock wall. But with a little patience and some fried chicken, I coaxed him out and gave him a pat or two. Really memorable interaction, I hope he's doing okay...
what a madlad this chris fella is, he helped my pregnant cat give birth and my pregnant dog give birth all whilst making me a nice sandwich, absolute legend, love your cooking mate, 5/10
Eeeeeew! I hope he washed his hands! (Yes, I do realise it was a joke)
🤣 legendary comment
Chris helped me impregnate my cat too!
Wait, what?
I'll never forget the time I bumped into you at Golden Gai and I fell over and grazed my knee but instead of offering me a plaster you gave me CPR and swiftly whisked me off to hospital on your jet bike made of gold. I cried the entire way there but you sang me a few songs from the 80's to soothe me and once we arrived at the nearest hospital, you offered me a back massage in which I hastily declined due to the fact I was wearing three leather jackets and I couldn't feel anything through them anyway. Thanks for the leather jackets Chris. You made my day.
I ran into Chris a couple of years back, and he was very friendly as we were chatting, I started feeling sick. Chris immediately diagnosed me with a failing kidney, put me in his car, and sped off to a local clinic. He told the staff what was going on with me, and not only donated one of his kidneys, but also performed the organ transplant himself! Chris is such a great person! I'm glad that I ran into him! That will always be a part of me!
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woah !!!
I've been to Japan 3 times and every time, I was hoping I would somehow be able to miraculously run into you, Chris. I would have liked to say thank you in person for a the great videos you've done and let you know how much better our trips have been because of the things we discovered watching your videos. So, maybe trip number 4 will be the lucky one. Cheers!
awww, such a kind comment 🥰
Just get a perma ticket for the bullet train and drive back and forth for one week. Your chances should be high to meet him after day 5
Why not message him before and ask if he would like to meet-up?
*"So I did what any honest person would do, I lied"* -Chris Abroad 2k21
I just love the duality of that sentence. Now what will happen if the girl sees this? 😂
Hey Chris, due to various reasons I'm spending my first christmas season alone and away from my family. These videos are in no small part, contributing to my sanity. Cheers man
1:52 Be careful for what you wish for. I’m sure some one has written fan fiction about you and Connor 😳
I wouldn't doubt it 😂 he loves to egg the fangirls on. In Sharmelon's last video he called Connor his boyfriend.
Shipping real people is creepy as hell.
Boy do I have news for you
I would not be surprised if the next video is about Chris declaring his love for Connor ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
@@klg9549 if the people are uncomfortable with it, absolutely yes. But if they think it’s amusing and egg it on for the lol’s, it’s just some good fun, tbh.
I can vouch for Chris.
i 1st met him while on a stroll in Mordor, where I was promptly ambushed by Goblins.
long story short, Chris came heroically to rescue slaying many foes.
I now work on his team reading social media messages!
Chris was very nice when I met him back in 2018. My feet hurt from doing touristy things, so he gave me a piggyback ride for the rest of my trip, which lasted another 20 days. Amazing stamina, Chris! After that he indeed lost 50 pounds and the puppy fat you see on camera is fake news, it doesn't exist.
I met Chris once in Sendai. He single-handedly stopped a terrorist attack, over threw Nazi-Germany, and suddenly flew in the air like Superman.
Oh shit, I remember you. You were selling asbestos in the underground street market
You’re the asbestos guy?!
How did he deal with Mio Honda though?
I remember when Chris visited the hospital I work at. Unfortunately we were pretty understaffed at the time, but with his help that day we managed to deliver over 30 babies! He even stopped to take a picture with every single one of them. What a guy! There were over 30 little angels brought into the world that day, but one angel I’ll never forget is Chris A. Broad.
The story is good, but the highlight is the middle initial.
I love how this channel doubles as a reliable means to sort out people with zero sense of humour
Keep up with the good work Chris! 👍
Omg Chris is so nice, met him one on the train and he fixed all my cavities. He's a real role model.
Edit: Banger. Remember to floss kids.
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Rofl
@@kaldogorath If he's fixing cavities, some may call him a hole model
Chris saved my dog's life outside a FamilyMart back in 2018. Seeing the pup in distress, he dropped his bag of Famichiki and leapt into action. Never in my life had I ever seen such a flawless canine Heimlich maneuver. I will remain eternally grateful for this selfless and heroic act!
I was cycling across Japan a few years ago when the chain on my bike broke. Luckily, Chris happened to ride up shortly afterwards and recommended me to a, "great" bike mechanic. When I picked up my bike from the shop, I noticed it wouldn't change gears anymore so, I was stuck peddling for my life but, barley moving. As I stopped to catch my breath and wonder how I was going to proceed forward with my journey, I heard a sinister British laughing in the distance as if almost to say, "Now I'm not the only one!" It was quite a strange experience.
I saw Chris once. From a great distance. Through my binoculars. Nice new wallpaper. Chris.
I remember I once met Chris in a bar called AfterLife and he was incredibly nice. He showed me around Westbrook and even saved me from a mugger. What a legend.
everyone is having fun at Chris' expense 😂
Didnt know he had a mass effect cameo, nice! :p
@@UltravioletKnights it’s a cyberpunk reference
I still remember when I met Chris. I was visiting Japan for the first time and happened to be there during a very bad earthquake. The building I was in was not at all prepared for this level earthquake and started to collapse. I really thought I was going to die, but luckily Chris managed to hold up the entire roof with only his pinky finger and save everyone. Really nice bloke.
Pro tip: when dealing with awkward "message read" stuff, just say you were busy when you opened it, got distracted, and forgot about it.
Good one!
This works so well.
Source: am both forgetful and a bit of a…. (Mostly cause I get tired out talking to people)
It happens to the best of us
I had the settings changed so that wouldn’t happen to me. Too awkward.
Can't believe I never thought of this, given that I've actually done it on more than a few occasions...
This time you remind me of the Grinch. Busy at Christmas, loves sarcasm, pretends to hate everyone, similar hairstyle, similar personality and probably the same belly. And in the end he brings joy to everyone. Luv your content & always looking forward to your next Video. Keep it up!! 👍🏼
I met Chris when I was getting attacked by the Yakuza in Kyoto. He saved me by sarcastically RKOing the Yakuza. Then he gave me a cup sake and went on his way. Cup sake is surprisingly good, I recommend it.
Thanks for being a real gentleman, Chris! Though I haven't met you in person you did reply to a few messages I have sent in the past. For such a popular and prolific TH-camr it means a lot as a fan for you to respond and be genuine and kind in such interactions. I imagine it can be quite daunting and hard, but do keep it up. We all appreciate what you do. All the best, man!
Went to visit Japan in 2019. Gone sight seeing in shibuya and ther I stumbled upon Chris with his team doing a scene for a youtube video. Such a nice guy he cured my scoliosis.
It's a miracle!
I remember when I meet Chris. I was on an archeological expedition to the lost toom of the king samurai Watefuko from the Sengoku when some ninjas attacked. Luckily Chris was filming nearby and came to the rescue defeating all the ninjas in single combat. It was awesome 🤘.
I would love to hear the reaction of Lucy, when she sees this video and finally knows how things went really down. Bad boy Chris strikes again ! 😉
In a world where people get easily offended, it's very refreshing to see someone taking negative comments and turning them into something positive and funny! Well done Chris! 😁
I met Chris once. I was at a store looking for a PS5 and I found one. He helped me grab the last PS5 on the top shelf and then offered me a ride on his Loch Ness Monster to his second home in Atlantis. What a wonderful memory of something that definitely happened.
We all dream of riding "his loch Ness monster" :0
Least believable part is a PS5 being on a shop shelf
@@breembo O LAWD
The intro/outro scenes remind me of the Black Mirror episode "White Christmas". Sinister, sarcastic, and all the while festive. Brilliant Chris.
These are very interesting stories. I'm glad they're just awkward and not terrible ones. It'd be cool to meet you irl I think.
The restaurant story though. If that's the manager, it makes me wonder if putting you in a terrible seat at first (even when you asked for a window seat in your reservation) and then switching it for the best one was on purpose. Like it'd be really cool and he could even talk to you or something. Haha
You're bringing out more videos! That's gorgeous. Always fun to watch, Sir 👍🏻
I remember the day I met Chris. I was visiting Japan and he knocked into me, I went to confront him but realized he was carrying two babies. Looking at his face, I recognized him, through he was sweaty and covered in soot. I realized behind him was a burning building. He handed the babies off to the mother, presumably.
I was about to say something, but he saw I had my Chris Abroad merch on (available now) and realized I was a fan and took a quick selfie with me, which was unfortunately destroyed as was the footage for the video he was filming at the time which is why no one ever knew about it. He was then asked by the fire fighters to return to the blaze in order to retrieve more babies. Which he was happy to do. I wish I could have shook his hand.
It was the best interaction with a celebrity I ever had.
I heard about that! About 158.3 babies saved that day, right? What a hero.
@@doubtful_seer how is 159th baby now?
@@gfi5649 so, so.
Genuinely think that you are the most down to earth person on TH-cam. Not pretending to be someone you're not. I hoped we could have met at some point but I guess I'll have to make do with just watching more of your videos haha. Bring on the rest of the 12 day series.
This is one of my favorite videos ironically. was super fun and lighthearted
Me and my friends actually have “getting a haircut at Natsuki’s Salon” on our “what to do during our year abroad in Japan” list.
If Japan will ever let us in, that is.
It's a must do on any Japan trip.
I met Chris while studying abroad in Iwate. I was so shocked that he was actually at the same temple I was visiting randomly with my host family. He was very polite and let me take a photo with him. It was so awesome to meet him since I've been a big fan for years now.
I remember meeting Chris in 2017. I was visiting Shibuya with my very pregnant wife and ran into him at a Family Mart. As we were talking my wife suddenly went into labor. Chris took it upon himself to deliver the baby right then and there, by the strong zero fridges. All went well and we were very relieved and grateful. Chris didn't want the attention and snuck out when we were distracted with the baby, he also took my chicken. What a jerk.
Did you name your baby after him?
@@cristianjimenez3657 I named him Famichicki, from the chicken that Chris stole.
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LOVE THESE TOPICS!! Chris i think this is really good for your mental health. get all those lingering thoughts out now before the new year and GET A FRESH START in 2022 💪 ⏰ 🎉
CG have come a long way to be able to erase the tiredness off of Chris' face in 8k. Props Chris, yet another fun video in the 12 days of serenity now, insanity later. Excited for the next one!
Hey Chris. This is nice. Very Christmas-y. There definately is some vibe into it, with the studio. We're very grateful to have you I'm sure!
Chris: "Someone write fanfic about me."
Me, cracking my knuckles: "I once saw Connor and Chris at a love hotel on a stormy night, hands intertwined as they stood in the lobby, gently clinging to one another in that subtle way that conveyed both love and resignation to having to hide their relationship. Chris' eyes were warm, kind, but the smile on his face didn't reach his eyes as he listened to Connor protest, quietly, "My mom fucking loves your videos. We might as well just come out of the closet already." World-weary and unable to accept love and unconditional support due to his Britishness, Chris could only sigh and say in reply, "You promised me we'd leave the outside drama at the door. This is supposed to be our night off." I inched away, feeling both deeply sorry for Connor and slightly envious. The camera, after all, really did add 50 pounds, and hide a phenomenal set of muscles underneath his now rain-soaked shirt."
"Unable to accept love and unconditional support due to his Britishness" ... you just made me snort-cough coffee. I hope you are proud of yourself.
Horrible
This is everything and more. Thank you
I totally read this in Connor’s Yaoi voice acting accent 😆
I'm both disturbed and amused xD
OK, so like, having seen your new studio tour video, and recognizing where you are sitting and drinking in your "12 Days..." series (which I thoroughly enjoy1), WHO KEEPS WALKING BACK AND FORTH IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA (circa 1940s detective movie)?! HILARIOUS!!!
The reenactments surely deserve an Oscar, if not the eating scenes. I can also see the Dave-Chris identity theft conspiracies being written as I am typing this comment...
Thanks so much for the video. Was having a rough day at work and this video was the highlight of my day!!
*"The camera adds 10 pounds or 50 pounds"*
Chris lied as naturally as he breathe lol. Ok maybe Chris is telling the truth, it's like when you're trying to take selfie and the angle from below xD
The mirror adds 100 lbs for me.
I love all the editing, acting, and gestures in this video. Great vid
These "I once met Chris" comments are so fricking good, proud that all of the jokes being different.
7:50 The spill LOL
Not sure I could ever approach someone I saw/watch online irl >.< but it's nice you're cool with it happening, look forward to the next video :D
I ran into Chris once during an expedition with green peace to save the last pack of narwhals in Antarctica. He was a super hero that saved twelve crew members from drowning. Such a nice chap.
Usually, fan-encounter awkwardness stems from the fans. Great to see you're an exception to the rule, Chris! Can't wait to help spill your spaghetti one day by politely asking you some tips on living in Sendai and promising to buy you a beer which you then never claim. Except when I run into you again and remind you, then you pretend to remember and we laugh about it before really making sure that we should go for that beer some day. And then we don't!
How delightfully awkward.
I haven’t even started the video but watching that opening with sad Chris drinking next to a Christmas tree, knowing that Japan has stopped all foreign travel, just made me scream ‘OH NOOOO!’
Ugh. Sending you as much Christmas joy as possible cause I felt that painnnnn.
When showing the photos he took with viewers I really wish he added a picture of just him and Connor.
Thanks for the 12 days videos! my husband and I are always excited to watch your videos. Can’t wait for more!
STORY TIME:
I was walking around Shibuya craving pancakes. I didn't know the area I was in that well nor did I know where a good pancake restaurant was, that's when fate happened and I bumped into Chris Broad while walking down an allyway.
"Sorry, didn't mean to walk into you" I said.
"It's okay mate. Are you lost or something?" He asked me.
"Why yes actually. I've never been to this part of Shibuya before. I was wondering where a good pancake restaurant was around here!"
"Oh well you've found the right person. I know exactly the place to go and they also have great coffee too!"
"Count me in." I said excitedly.
Chris then took me to an exceptional pancake restaurant and it was incredible! We had an awesome conversation about life and how much we hate our enemies. He was truly an awesome lad and I've been subscribed to his chanel since then.
It's amazing how the quality of the videos have gotten so amazing with the new space, love it!
I watched that cat documentary of yours, I don't know why you were so harsh on it, what's not to love about an hour long Abroad in Japan video
good on you for kicking against a troll, more power to you for doing your own thing, I love Japan and don't get to visit as much as I would like. Love your work
We all know the good old Chris Abroad in real life is a very fit, top shape and awesome man. It's clearly just the camera that adds 10-50 pounds... Yep yep of course ^^
That´s why he goes to the McDonalds so often, otherwise he would just look too skinny 🍔🍟
Oof 😂
Your videos are like perfectly crafter pieces of art. Like gorgeous paintings. Must feel satisfying as an artist.
If you want to see how much of a real top notch profissional Chris has become, don't go very far. This transition. 2:36. Pure satisfaction.
Honestly, it's my favorite clip & shines between his more common professional clips.
Loved the last story 😂
Chris got the perfect image of a drunk on a side walk during Christmas. With the face, the voice, and the clothes.
The photography helps.
I say that’s a pretty good storytelling Chris-mas style and also nice background setting and the snow effect wow.
I can see it now. When Japan reopens its borders for tourists to visit Japan, many subscribers who see you will approach you and politely ask you in a Japanese accent, "Are you TH-camr?" There's also the occasional "Aren't you 'Dave in Japan'?" 😂
Why do your videos just hit so good? Why do I love the idea of making 12 videos consecutively in december? This christmas, I personally feel like you did something entirely different and amazing. For the first time in my life, I am actually waiting for the next episode of a TH-cam video.
Thank you for sharing your fried chicken with me that time in Tokyo Chris! You're a real one
he did that for me too 😂
It's really nice to see Chris uploading videos more often
I had the honor to meet chris when i was in Tokyo recently, he saved me from a burning airplane which was attacked by a drunken Risottoro, he onehandedly defeated the evil, carried me to his white stallion and rode into the sunset. 10/10 would marry.
Typical Tuesday for Chris
クリスさんの動画を見るたびに元気もらえますよ。めちゃ面白いです。毎日新作品を待っております。頑張れ！！
Not only was Chris nice enough to help me order food in perfect Japanese, but he interrupted my business call & convinced my boss to give me a raise... My boss still gets flustered when her workmates bring it up.
I cannot explain why or how, but with the new studio background, I am enjoying these kinds of videos much more. I guess I felt weird watching you bring great content from your apartment vs great content on the background studio. ANYWHO, your fans are lucky to meet you, and Ken Watanabe was definitely the luckiest to have met you. Cheers!
I ran into Chris at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.
I feel like the restaurant encounter could be a hallmark movie. That was delightful.
As a socially awkward introvert, I find your story about your most awkward encounter to be painfully relatable. Not because it's something that's happened to me, but because I would have 100% behaved exactly the way you did. Don't worry. Being human is an odd experience. Heh.
I've watched all your videos, Patreon-exclusive and public, about your new studio, and yet it took me 10 seconds to realize that you weren't actually outside in your outro. It really goes to show how fantastic a job they did (and also the shot and the editing).