I've gotten quiet a few comments saying "People you randomly meet on the street are not your friends." But every friendship has start and sometimes you do start a friendship with a total stranger walking down the street. That's how I met Richard in October and ended up flying back to see him again. It's easy to make friends in Japan! Improve your language skills and make even more friends with some online Japanese lessons. As former customer, I highly recommend this site: www.japanesepod101.com/member/go.php?r=810124&l=%2F
Yes I love this and I wish more Americans were this open minded about it. I think alot of people are very interested in you there and like it when you start conversing with them.
I don't understand why people have to point out that if you randomly meet someone on the street he is not your friend .As a youtuber shooting this Video clip with him , you can very well call him casually a friend and who knows maybe some day it turns into a real friendship .Is it just me ? I feel like people turn a non issue into an issue.
Been a fan of your channel from the beginning! Don't take a second thought about what others say. I truly believe the people you connect with and however you met them, are happy they got to have a conversation with you and get to know you!
Hey there , Me and R2 said thank you for the time and the trip, We gotta do it again. Rei and hiro can't wait to seeing you again. lots of love and respect (Anming) , your the man , well your the lady .
"There is no rule not to do it". Yeah, because nobody expected someone is coming up with those crazy ideas. But to be honest, the world would be less colorful without people like him. 😂
If it wasn't for people like me I'm very sure we will still be walking around in the dark, I am what you call a 1%er because without people like me there would be know dreams or drives. for the 99% of the people that love me for what i do there is the 1% that tells me to stay in the house too. i except that and I embrace it. Because with you, i would have stayed in the house and never tried to build an R2. So my respect to you and your honesty . Thank you
I'd love to say the kids had the most wholesome reactions, but the group of guys and the lady wearing white were so great, you could just tell it made their day. Thank you for showing us this, and the guy who made it for his kids is a great dad 😌🙌
I just wanna say, as an American teenager who is looking to learn Japanese and soon visit…thank you. You’ve been a light in my studies when it sometimes seems useless to learn the language when I think of trying to talk to people. When I see your videos, laughing at your jokes and being intrigued by your conversations, it makes me so excited to learn and be in the environment! Please stay safe and know that we love you. You are awesome and I can’t wait to see your future videos!
This was so pleasant! Y'all were so friendly with everyone and there were smiles all around. I find this channel always reminds me to have confidence and to give others a chance. You made a lot of peoples day with this and the laughter and happiness were infectious!
That's a nice definition of a grey area from Richard, there's no rule that says you can't take R2D2 for a walk through your local Mall. Everyone loves Star Wars :-)
Yeah it looks well-made. It probably uses similar sensor, motor (and 'gyro') tech as the other Star Wars droid that you can probably buy / is available on the market (the round / ball-shaped one, called BB-8).
Looks like he 3D printed it all, put it together with all the motors, lights, speakers, cameras, and then programmed it with spatial awareness, to move and interact with things near it without bumping into anything.
Its really cool to see interactions with Japanese people, especially when there is R2-D2 lol. They seem to be really friendly and amazing to have a conversation with!
I thought this was a re-upload to start with because I'm sure I've seen this before, but I do enjoy your content and it has pushed me to do more 1-1 Mandarin lessons. I will eventually get to your level of Mandarin. I did also study Japanese for 4 years in night classes, but didn't put in the effort like I should have done. Yourself and Xiaoma reignited my love for learning and have now got the dosh to do it
You’re such a friendly person, the kids are so cute reacting to the R2D2 🤩 Your friend is very skilled making such a true to the original robot. Well done to you all 👍🏼
I love this video. I love the sound of your laugh and I love seeing you happy plus you are making other people happy. Please keep making videos. You are definitely an inspiration to all young people. Thank God there's people like you that enjoy making people happy and inspiring them to do good things
What a fun day that must have been! That’s a really amazing thing to be able to make for your kids. Then to go out and share it with other people is awesome.
I loved this video! how amazing that robot is, Richard not only created a master piece he also created happiness and joy to everyone that saw the robot. Happy memories were made that will last a life time the day they met R2D2 . I would love to have one to take shopping ha!!!! thank you for sharing xxx
A long time ago in a shopping mall far, far away. You'd expect the shop owners to be concerned in case the droid knocked into the shelves or something.
@@OrientalPearl I know you may be disheartened by the trolls, the critics and the jealousy and negativity of some people, but please know that there's many more of us who appreciate the work and effort you put into your videos and the positive vibes you emit into the world. Thank you for everything you do on TH-cam and please keep doing it as much as your time and motivation allow!
The kids and teens reactions are cute to see them how happy they are. You know how it feels that you see their natural reaction because of their 1st time seeing it even me if I see it in person I'll be shock and excited to get a picture of an amazing robot maker. 🤩🥰🤖 💁♀️ By the way I enjoy watching your video! 👌 I'll be looking forward to your exciting more videos😁. Hello from Philippines 🇵🇭 👋🙋♀️
Thanks for a stroll through a mall and making people smile with Richard. It is great to see peoples different reactions and hearing you talk to the passers by helps me believe I can do it too
Twenty years ago the reaction would have been much more intense. Star Wars isn't in the media as much as it was, and some of the younger kids probably only knew it was a robot which in itself was neat. The kids were always much more excited when their parents were also excited. R2 provoked quite the response so that yourself, and Richard were kind of relegated to side show status. This was a cute video.
Please try not to get discouraged. I enjoy your channel and all the content. I think you are so intelligent and speak so eloquently I appreciate what you post and all the hard work you obviously put into this!
I subscribe to his channel, his wife Naomi hates walking around with R2D2 so it looks like you have yourself a new job. 😂😂😂 “This gentleman has two small kids, he made it for them”. Is that what he told you? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Fun video! I especially loved the reaction of the girl who was hesitant at first, then jumped up and down excitedly after her photo. Very sweet! But a lot of the reactions were great and the robot is very cool, especially for a handmade one! 😮
the excitement of the guys at the end and young lady were the best. What talent and coolness to build R2D2 for his kids! and bring some joy to others by showing him around 🙂
Is this R2 unit remote controlled or does it use sensors and AI? I have friends who build Star Wars stuff, including fully functioning R2D2 and a 1:1 Millennium Falcon cockpit replica. Amongst many other SW related stuff.
"Japan is all about rules. If rules are broken, they don't know what to do." Well I'm pretty sure they know how to solve many things -with rules or without rules. That's why Japan is one of the most advanced countries in the world
He did a great job building it. So many happy people and specially the kids. Thank you for the video. Hope everyone is doing well. Take care - be safe.
How fun!!! I love how the creator of thr robot said that the smiles that were on thr faces of the people, was all worth the 6 years it took for him to make it!!!!
Salutations from Canada! Please keep up the great work!. Your an amazing individual and I look forward to watching your videos. The content and presentation is very well done.
アンみんさん、べつのすごいTH-camビデオ! (Anming, Another great TH-cam video!) I loved how you did this solely to make people happy, and I really enjoyed seeing the reactions! This was a really fun video!
Your videos always make me miss Japan so much. I haven't been back in 20 years but your videos always make me feel like it was just yesterday and then I get hit hard with the nostalgia. :)
Awesome job you two! I was 10 years old when the Star Wars was released. We went and seen it the opening week, i can still remember even in my old age!!! R2D2 is a generational robot, you don’t have to see the movies to love him!!! Thanks for sharing..
This is so wholesome and cool and I love this. Keep making videos like these, I like your content and want you to make things that make you happy, regardless of how others feel about it. You deserve credit for what you do though!
I've gotten quiet a few comments saying "People you randomly meet on the street are not your friends." But every friendship has start and sometimes you do start a friendship with a total stranger walking down the street. That's how I met Richard in October and ended up flying back to see him again. It's easy to make friends in Japan! Improve your language skills and make even more friends with some online Japanese lessons. As former customer, I highly recommend this site: www.japanesepod101.com/member/go.php?r=810124&l=%2F
Yes I love this and I wish more Americans were this open minded about it. I think alot of people are very interested in you there and like it when you start conversing with them.
I don't understand why people have to point out that if you randomly meet someone on the street he is not your friend .As a youtuber shooting this Video clip with him , you can very well call him casually a friend and who knows maybe some day it turns into a real friendship .Is it just me ? I feel like people turn a non issue into an issue.
Rock star response to your detractors. Nice. Thanks for all your hard work. Keep it up. Thanks.
Been a fan of your channel from the beginning! Don't take a second thought about what others say. I truly believe the people you connect with and however you met them, are happy they got to have a conversation with you and get to know you!
Cheers Anming!
Hey there , Me and R2 said thank you for the time and the trip, We gotta do it again. Rei and hiro can't wait to seeing you again. lots of love and respect (Anming) , your the man , well your the lady .
Thanks for all your help Richard. It was an honor to meet your lovely family. Hope to visit again soon!
That was really enjoyable to watch. You did such an incredible job on R2. Are you remote controlling him somehow?
@@michaellynch5254 that's a trade secret
@@michaellynch5254 His hands are always in his pockets :D
@@michaellynch5254 thank you so much , io am happy you liked it . Anming is a great person , I am so lucky to meet people like her.
"There is no rule not to do it". Yeah, because nobody expected someone is coming up with those crazy ideas. But to be honest, the world would be less colorful without people like him. 😂
Ha ha, we are luck to have Richard around!
-sir we need a new rule about people bringing R2D2 into the mall
-why would wee need a rule about it? It's never going to happen
-well, yesterday....
If it wasn't for people like me I'm very sure we will still be walking around in the dark, I am what you call a 1%er because without people like me there would be know dreams or drives. for the 99% of the people that love me for what i do there is the 1% that tells me to stay in the house too. i except that and I embrace it. Because with you, i would have stayed in the house and never tried to build an R2. So my respect to you and your honesty . Thank you
This is one of those, 'Ask for forgiveness instead of permission' type of situations lol
I'd love to say the kids had the most wholesome reactions, but the group of guys and the lady wearing white were so great, you could just tell it made their day. Thank you for showing us this, and the guy who made it for his kids is a great dad 😌🙌
I’m glad you watched to the end to catch that. I should have put those as the first clips.
@@OrientalPearl I honestly liked it being at the end, it finished on a heartwarming note :)
@@OrientalPearl then i won't be able to comment things like "the ending was Gold"
The reaction of the kids are great but the woman in white and the group of guys at the end of the video was just the BEST!
I just wanna say, as an American teenager who is looking to learn Japanese and soon visit…thank you. You’ve been a light in my studies when it sometimes seems useless to learn the language when I think of trying to talk to people. When I see your videos, laughing at your jokes and being intrigued by your conversations, it makes me so excited to learn and be in the environment!
Please stay safe and know that we love you. You are awesome and I can’t wait to see your future videos!
I’m so happy to hear that. If you’re still a teenager learning Japanese you’ll have a big advantage over me. I learned late.
This was so cool and interesting too watch, and it’s awesome that they did this just to make people smile
Just like with the Santa video, when they gave out candy on the street. All of that just to make people smile and feel a little bit better. :)
The reaction from those guys outside at the end was the best! That's how I thought everyone would react! Those guys at the end were amazed!
This was so pleasant! Y'all were so friendly with everyone and there were smiles all around. I find this channel always reminds me to have confidence and to give others a chance. You made a lot of peoples day with this and the laughter and happiness were infectious!
I’m so glad that you liked the video. Having the confidence to get out there and interact with people is important.
That's a nice definition of a grey area from Richard, there's no rule that says you can't take R2D2 for a walk through your local Mall. Everyone loves Star Wars :-)
It’s true! Nice loophole.
yeah, just stay away from Darth Malls ;)
Funjamjapan is such an underrated channel. I'm so glad his wife let him walk his R2D2 again, he needs to see the world and make everybody smile!
Wife let him?
@@rjlee8420 You don't know that SOME women can be very forceful and controlling of their husbands?
@@jamescurfman3284 Yeah but why would a husband lets his wife control him?
@@rjlee8420 I'm just being playful.
@@rjlee8420 There are guys who are okay with strong women in leader positions. Those guys can get married, too. It's not difficult.
I am completely baffled by how he managed to create such a great functioning robot!
Btw, how is it in Kagoshima?
I was supposed there were so few foreigners in Kagoshima.
Yeah it looks well-made. It probably uses similar sensor, motor (and 'gyro') tech as the other Star Wars droid that you can probably buy / is available on the market (the round / ball-shaped one, called BB-8).
Looks like he 3D printed it all, put it together with all the motors, lights, speakers, cameras, and then programmed it with spatial awareness, to move and interact with things near it without bumping into anything.
That's pretty amazing that your friend made this for his kids. He should get a dad of the year award. Is he an engineer?
I know right. Yeah, he was an engineer. He’s really good at 3D printing too.
I think he must've at least studied engineering whether it's electrical or mechanical or both. The R2D2 looks really well-made. Cool stuff.
@@OrientalPearlDo you let him smash? I think you do.
I didn't learn much language this video, but the way Richard and you spread joy around. 🙂 So wholesome.
Ha ha, sometimes it’s fun to do a variety of videos. It’s not always about language.
Its really cool to see interactions with Japanese people, especially when there is R2-D2 lol. They seem to be really friendly and amazing to have a conversation with!
More videos like this to come!
This has got to be one of my favorite videos you've made. The smiles is for sure the pay off.
These kids are so cute!! 💜I really love when you and other youtubers get together to spread the smiles😁😁
Richard has a lot of potential on TH-cam.
I thought this was a re-upload to start with because I'm sure I've seen this before, but I do enjoy your content and it has pushed me to do more 1-1 Mandarin lessons. I will eventually get to your level of Mandarin. I did also study Japanese for 4 years in night classes, but didn't put in the effort like I should have done. Yourself and Xiaoma reignited my love for learning and have now got the dosh to do it
Nope, this is just another brand new R2D2 adventure.
I love Richard. Been watching him for a while now. His father in law is a fantastic builder as well. Has some really cool miniatures he's done.
I would have loved to meet his father in law too. They are such a nice family.
Congrats on passing 500k sub. You have come a long way OP. I have been a sub since you were under 5k sub. Keep up the good content, love them.
Thank you! I’m so happy.
Yay i was hoping to see more collabs with Richard and R2
I would love to do more!
You’re such a friendly person, the kids are so cute reacting to the R2D2 🤩 Your friend is very skilled making such a true to the original robot. Well done to you all 👍🏼
Thank you Becca. 😊
I honestly love your channel! It’s so interesting and I learn something new every time.😁🥰🤩
I love this video. I love the sound of your laugh and I love seeing you happy plus you are making other people happy. Please keep making videos. You are definitely an inspiration to all young people. Thank God there's people like you that enjoy making people happy and inspiring them to do good things
I’m so glad that you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it.
I love the reaction at 10:10 the most. That sense of extreme excitement in a group of grown people just makes you feel happy for some reason.
I should have put that at the beginning.
That one tiny kid near the end of the video with his pause and little wave was way too cute. It melts your heart. Such precious beings.
What a fun day that must have been! That’s a really amazing thing to be able to make for your kids. Then to go out and share it with other people is awesome.
I’m glad you enjoyed our adventure.
Love love love this video. Seeing all those smiles made my day.
子供が可愛いですね！！！
それにしても本当によくできてて自分で作ったなんてすごいです！！！
That is great R2 unit. Best I have seen. You absolutely nailed it dude! Thanks to both of you for a great video.
I am on day 17 of Pimsleur Japanese. You are one of the reasons I started to become interested in Japan and their culture, so thanks :)
Congrats! Keep going. The key is not to skip days.
Thank you both for this video! I smiled through the entire thing!!
I was smiling ear to ear editing this too.
This was awesome. Such a fun thing to do to brighten people's day
Love it! Don't think I have ever commented and have been watching for a while. That was great!!!
This video made me SO HAPPY!! It was so fun to see everyone’s shocked and excited reactions 😊💝♥️
I love making these kinds of videos. Glad you like them too.
I loved this video! how amazing that robot is, Richard not only created a master piece he also created happiness and joy to everyone that saw the robot. Happy memories were made that will last a life time the day they met R2D2 . I would love to have one to take shopping ha!!!! thank you for sharing xxx
That was epic! People's reactions to that were adorable - the intense focus.
I loved it too! So much fun.
All your friends are so knowledgeable! It was a great video
A long time ago in a shopping mall far, far away.
You'd expect the shop owners to be concerned in case the droid knocked into the shelves or something.
Richard is really good at driving that R2.
Love your videos! Keep em coming 🙏🏻
Great video. Everyone was so happy and smiling. Guess as long as there is a rule that states you cant do it, you could probably do it 😉
Loved this fun video Anming with your friend Richard and R2D2.
the guys at the end
I loved that part too!
This was fun to watch! thanks for sharing!
This was so amazing! I loved seeing the kids get excited haha
Thanks Kelly! He’ll be here for Halloween if you want to see the R2D2.
It's the smiles i love about all your videos! This video had me smiling from ear to ear.
Awww, I’m so happy to hear that!
The guys at the end were so funny with their reactions! 😂 I don't blame them, though! He did a great job building him!! 🤩🎊🏆
Those were the best reactions all day.
Great video I love your channel!!! I love how you share your experiences!!
Don't be discouraged by a small percentage! Keep the videos coming! The people that love this channel and admire you outnumber the criticism!
Thanks for your encouragement.
@@OrientalPearl I know you may be disheartened by the trolls, the critics and the jealousy and negativity of some people, but please know that there's many more of us who appreciate the work and effort you put into your videos and the positive vibes you emit into the world. Thank you for everything you do on TH-cam and please keep doing it as much as your time and motivation allow!
This was greatness! That robot is an amazing build. Thank you for sharing!
The kids and teens reactions are cute to see them how happy they are. You know how it feels that you see their natural reaction because of their 1st time seeing it even me if I see it in person I'll be shock and excited to get a picture of an amazing robot maker. 🤩🥰🤖
💁♀️ By the way I enjoy watching your video! 👌 I'll be looking forward to your exciting more videos😁.
Hello from Philippines 🇵🇭 👋🙋♀️
Sending love from Japan to the Philippines.
Thanks for a stroll through a mall and making people smile with Richard. It is great to see peoples different reactions and hearing you talk to the passers by helps me believe I can do it too
Seeing the smiles on everyone faces especially the kids makes me happy 🥺🥺
Edit: the guys at the end omg they were so excited 😭😭😭
Loved the reactions at the end. Those guys were so funny.
You brought so much joy for the kids. Good job keep on rocking!
Great work keep it up. Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳
Don't know which is cuter, the little kids jumping up and down, all excited to see R2, or the adults just as excited!
Twenty years ago the reaction would have been much more intense. Star Wars isn't in the media as much as it was, and some of the younger kids probably only knew it was a robot which in itself was neat. The kids were always much more excited when their parents were also excited. R2 provoked quite the response so that yourself, and Richard were kind of relegated to side show status. This was a cute video.
I bet! Kids aren’t impressed by anything nowadays lol
That was a fun video! Happy to see smiles from the children and adults.
This would go viral if it was a popular American TH-camr doing it... May the algorithm be with you haha
Yeah, I feel like it would too. But I can only work with what I have.
Please try not to get discouraged. I enjoy your channel and all the content. I think you are so intelligent and speak so eloquently I appreciate what you post and all the hard work you obviously put into this!
Thank you so much. I’ll try to stay motivated.
how does he controls the robot? does he has a remote control or something in his pocket?
Yes, exactly it’s a remote control in his pocket.
Just the smiles on the adults and kids is wonderful to watch. Great video👍.
I subscribe to his channel, his wife Naomi hates walking around with R2D2 so it looks like you have yourself a new job. 😂😂😂
“This gentleman has two small kids, he made it for them”. Is that what he told you? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
“This gentleman has two small kids, he made it for them”. Is that what he told you?
I know she hates it! It’s so funny to see how embarrassed she gets lol
That's freaking AWESOME!
Wow, what a great job, seriously. Congrats!
Thank you so much! I hope it made you smile.
hiii from Okinawa 😊 ROBOT LOVE!! R2D2 meets Soft Bank 🏦 cell phone robot 🤖 💕 NEXT VIDEO IDEA: a date with these two 😂
Welcome back Justin. That would be a hilarious video!
Fun video! I especially loved the reaction of the girl who was hesitant at first, then jumped up and down excitedly after her photo. Very sweet! But a lot of the reactions were great and the robot is very cool, especially for a handmade one! 😮
Ha ha, some people were shell-shocked at first.
My girl really sittin' at McDonald's trying to feed a robot 😂
I can check that off my bucket list LOL
Thank you, this was so awesome! Big smiles!
the excitement of the guys at the end and young lady were the best. What talent and coolness to build R2D2 for his kids! and bring some joy to others by showing him around 🙂
I saved the best for last.
Awesome! And was really fun to watch! Greetings from Germany
R2D2 is genius
Great little video Anming and Richard really is amazing to build that Loved it Thankyou
Thank you for watching Lindsay!
Is this R2 unit remote controlled or does it use sensors and AI?
I have friends who build Star Wars stuff, including fully functioning R2D2 and a 1:1 Millennium Falcon cockpit replica. Amongst many other SW related stuff.
His is controlled by a remote.
These videos inspire me to learn languages all over the world! Thank you so much!
I’m so glad to hear that! That’s what it’s all about.
I'm in love with u lmfao I'll teach you Spanish Mexican spanglish
Love you too!
@@OrientalPearl I mean literally
The whole experience is so cool, may the force be with you.
"Japan is all about rules. If rules are broken, they don't know what to do." Well I'm pretty sure they know how to solve many things -with rules or without rules. That's why Japan is one of the most advanced countries in the world
Switzerland is even more advanced.... And they have organisation who rule the world! And not just how to behave in a shopping mall.
He did not said ''if rules are broken'', he said ''when you find something OUTSIDE the rules'' not the same as breaking the rules.
I really enjoyed this, your wit really made it extra surreal and fun🤭. You've come a long way. Keep on trucking 🤠
Richard is AWESOME! You made an interesting friend and I loved this video! Make people’s day is priceless ✨
I’d love to have him here in Tokyo for a collab.
@@OrientalPearl please!!!!
Richard is so talented making that, so cool, wow.
Awesome content again!
He did a great job building it. So many happy people and specially the kids. Thank you for the video. Hope everyone is doing well. Take care - be safe.
More videos with happy people to come.
How fun!!! I love how the creator of thr robot said that the smiles that were on thr faces of the people, was all worth the 6 years it took for him to make it!!!!
BEST UPLOAD EVER!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!
Salutations from Canada!
Please keep up the great work!.
Your an amazing individual and I look forward to watching your videos. The content and presentation is very well done.
Sending love to Canada from Japan!
Bringing joy to a lot of people - especially those young guys near the end. Good on you both!
I’m glad you watched to the end to catch that. Their reaction was priceless.
That looked like so much fun! I love how the guys geeked out in the end.
It was a blast. I’m glad you got to see those guys at the end.
This was so wholesome! Thank you
アンみんさん、べつのすごいTH-camビデオ! (Anming, Another great TH-cam video!)
I loved how you did this solely to make people happy, and I really enjoyed seeing the reactions! This was a really fun video!
Thank you so much! I’d love to spread more positivity!
Wow that guy built that himself? I'm blown away at the detail. It made so many people happy too!
Your videos always make me miss Japan so much. I haven't been back in 20 years but your videos always make me feel like it was just yesterday and then I get hit hard with the nostalgia. :)
I hope you can return on day soon.
I watch all your videos! They help inspire me to study every day, and make me feel like I’m traveling even if I can’t right now!
Thank you for watching all of the videos!
Those dudes at the end were filled with such joy and amazement, made me smile!
So fun to watch. Great video!
Awesome job you two! I was 10 years old when the Star Wars was released. We went and seen it the opening week, i can still remember even in my old age!!! R2D2 is a generational robot, you don’t have to see the movies to love him!!! Thanks for sharing..
Congratulations to the 500k subs, you deserve it so much.
Thanks! I’m thrilled.
This is so wholesome and cool and I love this. Keep making videos like these, I like your content and want you to make things that make you happy, regardless of how others feel about it. You deserve credit for what you do though!
Thank you so much! I’d love to make more.
Yes finally New Video I love it
Oh my, that was soooo much fun! That made my day!
This video put a smile on my face!! Thank you for bringing us along on your journeys ❤️
I’m glad it made you smile!