Sage... I am a 35 year old, 6'2, 220 lb., black, MARINE CORPS VETERAN that's been to combat 3 times. Surprisingly, I find it easy to tell you that your "You're Okay" speech made me actually cry. Your point hit me hard and brought up many things I identify with. Also the fact you did it reviewing, Video Girl Ai, which I love, made it more palpable. How you correlated it with the human condition gave me even more insight on why I like it so much and can emotionally relate to it myself. Not that I didn't know, but how you explained it put it in perspective I couldn't really put into words before. Thanks, Sage. This is why I love your reviews.
Sage, you really are the best. You've taught a lesson that can't be taught in school or college, or that any amount of money could buy. You're words are invaluable, and this video is something everyone should watch regardless of wether or not they are anime fans, or Otaku, or whatever. Thank You.
Thats actually a cool plot. What if you create a GF but suddenly realize you don't want her IRL. Or you don't want her for a long term. Or your life circumstances make the sudden relationship super-hard. Or you feel bad for creating someone whose whole purpose is to be with you..... but she wants you and, since she's a wish fulfillment, doesn't understand your trouble.
Thank you Bennet. I have been in a pretty dark and lonely place lately. I have friends online but they can't be around all of the time and they live so far away I am never going to really ever see them in person. Your speech at the end hit me hard, but it was something that I needed and in the end made me feel better about myself. So, I want to thank you again, for making me laugh at rediculous situations in anime, or talking through more sombering ones. Thanks again.
Go read the original manga of Video Girl Ai, cause if you only watched the anime you didn't see ANYTHING. The anime only covers the INTRODUCTORY PART. The full manga story cuts so shockingly deep. The expressive level gets unbearably strong. Sooner or later, it breaks you down emotionally. While this anime does have its flaws, the manga story is a freaking MUST READ masterpiece of art.
Nice speech. Made me think of my cousin. He's alright now (god forbid he saw this) but I remember him being all lonely and though I never did get that personal I could tell he wasn't that big at school. I've been there too. Thanks again and I hope everyone gives a call too.
Otaku in Japanese literally means, one's own house. The idea is that someone who is so obsessed with something they don't leave their home. It's kind of sad, that shy people grow close to something to do a social void, only to be further isolated
5 years ago I had a terrible depression and I was completely alone and the end result of that was a disaster. I had to deal with people saying that I was not supposed to be sad because I had everything given to me easly and I had a psychiatrist that only gave me medication and never helped me with my problems.
I have a nearly non-existent social life. Not because I couldn't make friends, but because I rarely feel a need to make friends. I don't really crave company much at all, and so I hardly ever feel lonely. In fact, I tend to prefer solitude.
I know I'm 4 years late for the viewing of this video... but thank you Sage, for putting this masterpiece on the map again. The first manga issue of videogirl Ai was the first manga I ever read and it opened a new world for me. Your video made me remember why I've chosen to be an artist and the struggles that I had to get here, and it all started with Moteuchi and Ai's story.
Sage... I am a 35 year old, 6'2, 220 lb., black, MARINE CORPS VETERAN that's been to combat 3 times. Surprisingly, I find it easy to tell you that your "You're Okay" speech made me actually cry. Your point hit me hard and brought up many things I identify with. Also the fact you did it reviewing, Video Girl Ai, which I love, made it more palpable. How you correlated it with the human condition gave me even more insight on why I like it so much and can emotionally relate to it myself. Not that I didn't know, but how you explained it put it in perspective I couldn't really put into words before. Thanks, Sage. This is why I love your reviews.
I didn't sign a permission slip for that feels trip.
Sage, you really are the best. You've taught a lesson that can't be taught in school or college, or that any amount of money could buy. You're words are invaluable, and this video is something everyone should watch regardless of wether or not they are anime fans, or Otaku, or whatever. Thank You.
I feel like you were channelling JW during your speech.
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Thats actually a cool plot. What if you create a GF but suddenly realize you don't want her IRL. Or you don't want her for a long term. Or your life circumstances make the sudden relationship super-hard. Or you feel bad for creating someone whose whole purpose is to be with you..... but she wants you and, since she's a wish fulfillment, doesn't understand your trouble.
Thank you Bennet. I have been in a pretty dark and lonely place lately. I have friends online but they can't be around all of the time and they live so far away I am never going to really ever see them in person. Your speech at the end hit me hard, but it was something that I needed and in the end made me feel better about myself. So, I want to thank you again, for making me laugh at rediculous situations in anime, or talking through more sombering ones. Thanks again.
Go read the original manga of Video Girl Ai, cause if you only watched the anime you didn't see ANYTHING. The anime only covers the INTRODUCTORY PART. The full manga story cuts so shockingly deep. The expressive level gets unbearably strong. Sooner or later, it breaks you down emotionally. While this anime does have its flaws, the manga story is a freaking MUST READ masterpiece of art.
Nice speech. Made me think of my cousin. He's alright now (god forbid he saw this) but I remember him being all lonely and though I never did get that personal I could tell he wasn't that big at school. I've been there too. Thanks again and I hope everyone gives a call too.
Otaku in Japanese literally means, one's own house. The idea is that someone who is so obsessed with something they don't leave their home. It's kind of sad, that shy people grow close to something to do a social void, only to be further isolated
5 years ago I had a terrible depression and I was completely alone and the end result of that was a disaster. I had to deal with people saying that I was not supposed to be sad because I had everything given to me easly and I had a psychiatrist that only gave me medication and never helped me with my problems.
This episode might be one of your best yet. Not just the analysis, but the ending speech was glorious.
A completely serious and thoughtful review? By Sage?
BTW, am i the only one who had serious Chobits flashbacks?
I have a nearly non-existent social life. Not because I couldn't make friends, but because I rarely feel a need to make friends. I don't really crave company much at all, and so I hardly ever feel lonely. In fact, I tend to prefer solitude.
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I know I'm 4 years late for the viewing of this video... but thank you Sage, for putting this masterpiece on the map again. The first manga issue of videogirl Ai was the first manga I ever read and it opened a new world for me. Your video made me remember why I've chosen to be an artist and the struggles that I had to get here, and it all started with Moteuchi and Ai's story.
Wow.
Sage's "You're Okay" speech brought me to tears. Amazing work as always.
I am autistic this video is always helpful when I fell totally alone thank you sage.