"KUMAMON WA SUGOI DESU NE" text: " *his macroeconomic impact across the region has been significant* " STOP IT

@mrclueuin

4 жыл бұрын

😄😄

@Haki1112

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@ASHERUISE

4 жыл бұрын

Don't stop. Never stop. Thank you.

@JessicaKristy

4 жыл бұрын

😭

@aioi4130

4 жыл бұрын

*subtitles in a nutshell*

Ryotaro is seeming to enjoy himself these days

@ashrad648

4 жыл бұрын

I loved his bit at the beginning when hes speaking japanese but not what the subtitles are saying. Hes actually talking about how amazing the mascot was and how much he loves him 😂

@von2152

4 жыл бұрын

Gastón I think it was once mentioned, that he does consulting for Japanese companys who are looking to expand their business to an english speaking demographic

@rottenmilk3954

4 жыл бұрын

risinglotuswind you mean Risottoro?

@mayaparamita2254

3 жыл бұрын

@Gastón International Business / IT. He has his own channel, you can check it there

@Serjo777

2 жыл бұрын

@@narendur_ Umm.. that's Natsuki.

Petition for Mr Snuggles to be re-hired as mascot and guardian of Chris' home

@sijamMGL

4 жыл бұрын

He is already moved away

@JackyCola92

4 жыл бұрын

signed!

@-73-

3 жыл бұрын

Signwd

@paularamos15

3 жыл бұрын

I second that petition

@paularamos15

3 жыл бұрын

I second that petition

Wow, I actually believed for a second that mascot experts existed.

@SharpAssKnittingNeedles

Жыл бұрын

In academia there are experts on the craziest shit you would never expect! Love talking to academicians about what they study cuz it's all nieche af

"half melon, half bear half children's nightmare" ~Chris, abroad in a pan, 2k19

@Syiepherze

4 жыл бұрын

That rhymes!

@cmaddox1020

4 жыл бұрын

3 halves must make a whole of something. Not sure what though...

@KILLERONROAD

4 жыл бұрын

Rated E for ERADICATE THEM IN THEIR NIGHTMARES

@Mac_Omegaly

4 жыл бұрын

"A third melon, a third bear, and a third children's nightmare"

@russiahour

4 жыл бұрын

I assume it's a South Park man bear pig reference.

That Ryotaro clip never fails to make me laugh.

@knaveHearted

4 жыл бұрын

Where is Ryotaro? I only saw Roger Takeshi: Mascot Expert

@ergogray3143

4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one playing those ten seconds in an endless loop?

@adhiraj4988

4 жыл бұрын

Ergo Gray sameeee

I like how Chris has been using the same library of 10 sounds for the last 7 years

@princessthyemis

4 жыл бұрын

Omg your pic is the crow from Nichijou!!! YESSSSS! I love him!

@thatgirl3757

4 жыл бұрын

@@princessthyemis I second that

@PersonManManManMan

4 жыл бұрын

@@thatgirl3757 third that

@calatwork7308

4 жыл бұрын

@@PersonManManManMan four real, I don't know what you guys are talking about.

@pennguin9278

4 жыл бұрын

@@vojtechjanku2534 i fifth that

Chris; "What a twat!" Dj Bear; "Twat!..Twat!......Twat!" Chris; *Dark baggy eyes and contemplating life decisions intensifies.*

I love how you put subtitles under Ryotaro and literally all he said was how amazing and how much he liked Kumamon. 😂

@jayspot8894

4 жыл бұрын

That part had me dying

@Historian212

4 жыл бұрын

I liked Ryotaro’s fake accent

@teamshaboobalu2887

2 жыл бұрын

The standard Economic Disclaimers

@ThreadBomb

11 ай бұрын

@@Historian212 Yes, that's kind of an easter egg for people familiar enough with Japanese to know how it should be spoken (even if they can't speak it themselves!). In fact, it's the accent Ryotaro uses to mock foreigners (e.g. Chris) trying to speak Japanese.

I love the melon bear. The way it seems to be in a constant state of pure rage and anger for having his head stuck in a melon is just great.

@livingabovethe12th

4 жыл бұрын

I find his constant ragestate inspiring.

Fukuppy will forever be my favourite🤘🏻

@jinbutsufumei

4 жыл бұрын

But Fukkachan is almost unbearably cute 😌

@Porbei

3 жыл бұрын

How does Sharmeleon’s comment only have 12 likes?

@addisonpeek2035

3 жыл бұрын

You and Chris are my favorite ship

@sbesbees

2 жыл бұрын

Sharla and chris seem to have drifted apart. Maybe there is rift in their relationship. Maybe they didnt work things out amongst themselves. Maybe they brokeup

@dyalanbrain001

Жыл бұрын

@@sbesbees they are engaged now 💍

I went to that clock tower and my girlfriend prefaced it by saying "it's a famously disappointing attraction"

@keithws2779

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my word, happy days! A heart from Chris!

@garryferrington811

2 жыл бұрын

Like Niagara Falls.

Chris has got sooo much better! Netflix should give him a documentary series.

@bosuacjafari2337

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Martin they give anyone a show. He should send a spec script!

@michaelmartin4148

4 жыл бұрын

@@bosuacjafari2337 I agree, sort of. #Netflix and all that! 😁

@lipglass

4 жыл бұрын

He's too good for a big company like that to take a (probably large) commission. At least with KZread he gets to keep all his profits.

@michaelmartin4148

4 жыл бұрын

@@lipglass You think KZread don't take a cut? 😂 But fair point, he's too cool for them.

@michaelmartin4148

4 жыл бұрын

@N.A.R Channel It also might give Chris a big head. Let's keep his feet firmly on planet YT.

Glad I didn't have a mouthful of coffee anymore when DJ Bear started singing Twat 😆

@guitarsaremyfriendzzz7077

4 жыл бұрын

I want one.

@safeguardjeff

4 жыл бұрын

@@guitarsaremyfriendzzz7077 same

@autumbreeze1129

4 жыл бұрын

@@guitarsaremyfriendzzz7077 as do I

@marsbarart

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't prepared to see it humping the floor at the end.

@cfemotion

4 жыл бұрын

*mouthfeel

Holy shit no-beard Chris is back. The timeline has been restored.

@rifqi2733

3 жыл бұрын

The first arc was better

The bit with Ryotaro 😂😂😂😂 He didn't even say what the subtitles say 😂😂😂

@susie2251

4 жыл бұрын

40-Year-Old Man it was an excellent mocking of beginner Japanese as spoken by a foreigner.

@xhyokanx6555

2 жыл бұрын

The way he said, “だいすきです” kinda reminded me of filthy frank ;;;

@kono5933

2 жыл бұрын

@@susie2251 exactly why I could understand hahaha

@kono5933

2 жыл бұрын

@@xhyokanx6555 yea i thought that too

Admit it, you only made this video so you could use that clip of Ryotaro. Excellent work, as usual, Chris.

NOTIFICATION SQUAD: Which was your favourite Japanese mascot?! Let me know below and in one week after release, I'll post the overall winner up here on the pinned comment! And most importantly of all, what should the mascot for Abroad in Japan be? It was a lot of fun to finally sit down in a room and make a video without needing to be on a bicycle or travelling somewhere exotic. If this video does well, I'll definitely be going back to doing more commentary based videos. I do read all the comments (for better or worse, so share your thoughts below - and hit the like button!) And finally a special thanks to my friend Chris at Mondo Mascots, without his help researching this video would have been a nightmare. Check out his hilarious twitter account here! twitter.com/mondomascots

@ollieb9965

4 жыл бұрын

I have just been watching a load of your videos lol

@pritamjitbiswas6967

4 жыл бұрын

Abroad in Japan love from India !! ❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳

@rafaugm

4 жыл бұрын

Kumamon is the king, end of discussion.

@RayeRayeChan

4 жыл бұрын

I adore Japanese mascots, so can't wait to get home and watch this later (likely more than once!) That Melon Bear still freaks me out.... o_O

@clarissakrigger4599

4 жыл бұрын

That blank eyed kumamon...he seen some things....

It's back!

DJ Bear: "Cut cut, cutcutcut, cut cut" *Violently humps the ground*

"No sense of direction of extreme" yeahh...that pretty much sums up my life...."But luck is very good!" Still waiting for it 🤞

@AbroadinJapan

4 жыл бұрын

A CV worthy opening statement

@HereComesThaBoom

4 жыл бұрын

@@AbroadinJapan it would certainly leave an impression, glad to see another video by the way. I like the food and travel stuff a bit more but ill watch anything that you upload and still enjoy it. You got a soothing commentary voice 👌

@satyasyasatyasya5746

4 жыл бұрын

I gave you a little direction with my KZread suggestions ;) Remember? hahaha

@HereComesThaBoom

4 жыл бұрын

@@satyasyasatyasya5746 yes!, ofcourse i remember. this past month my life has gotten very chaotic for a few reasons. i did check out a few things at first, but had less and less time to relax at night, so i kept falling back in my routine stuff :(. ill be sure to check the rest of the suggestions and get back at ya. and thanks for the reminder! :D

@satyasyasatyasya5746

4 жыл бұрын

@@HereComesThaBoom you're very welcome ;)

DJ Bear made me laugh so hard when he said “Twat! Twat!” back at you that I think my coworkers are questioning my sanity.

@nicklindsey1840

4 жыл бұрын

now i want a DJ Bear

@sorenmine7765

4 жыл бұрын

@@nicklindsey1840 little did you know that Chris is secretly sponsored.

I've just come here from the podcast, and I'm surprised you felt strongly enough to unlist this video! I remember watching it, and I liked it. Rewatching it now, I don't sense the desperation you thought you were giving off lol. You might see it as a failure, but not all of your viewers feel that way.

@Enr0_

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely feel the same here, the video was great! Classic high quality Broad, i'm glad it's relisted. Maybe the podcast will bring it more views but shoot I think a quarter million views is plenty, Chris :)

@Whats_the_point77

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, I sought out this video after hearing being referred to on the podcast and I really enjoyed it. Great job Chris, perhaps you are you're own worse critic? Then again Alper Seçkin might disagree.

@TopAnimeLoverEver

3 жыл бұрын

i enjoyed this video as well, and since the podcast I've honestly rewatched this video multiple times in the hopes it would "do better" numbers wise so Chris could stop feeling down about it because he shouldn't.

@scorba3

3 жыл бұрын

what? why did he take it down? I didn't know about it, but watching it I thought it was awesome.

@gregsvoice5628

2 жыл бұрын

@@TopAnimeLoverEver Which podcast episode does he talk about this video?

I loved the melon bear although it will appear eventually in my nightmares As well the dj bear

The Fact That Chris has 4 stuffed animals behind him, I find adorable 😂💕

Chris: *breathes in* DJ Bear: KOWABUNGA IT IS

I love that you can balance your channel between a serious and moving documentary to a silly and Chris filled humorous video. Love it! Keep it coming! 😄👍

Ryotaro's Japanese speaking skills are on another level. 10 out of 10.

3:40 Background plushie: “wouldn’t be great if we added a new member to our fam-“ 4:44 *_DJ bear enters the chat_*

5:37 “And since then Melon Bears really gone on to sink his teeth into the competition” 😂🤣

@AbroadinJapan

4 жыл бұрын

It's a thoroughly unpleasant scene to behold

@sakuranippon4434

4 жыл бұрын

Abroad in Japan It appears so obvious that the Japanese mascot creators are out to claim fame and traumatize children by making their mascots so infamous

@microwave._.

4 жыл бұрын

Gonna have to report that gruesome scene

Wait, you mean to tell me that after all this time, Natsuki-san isn't a mascot character that you made up? :O I thought he was created to promote the appeal of this channel!

Ryotaro's translations being no where near what he said is hilarious!

I laughed so much! This is exactly the type of content that brings out Chris' personality and humour the best. Melonbear and the blue curry look absolutely dreadful...

I cracked up when you showed ryotaro as mascot expert

@MetalGuitarTimo

4 жыл бұрын

haha me too, that accent is epic. i always imagine him making fun of chris whenever he speaks japanese :D

Thanks for making the video public again.

I heard that you delisted this video, so of course I had to come see it. Seemed like a perfectly good video to me.

Watching the melon bear chew on the other bear made me laugh I almost choked.

jESUS CHRIST THAT BEAR absolutely traumatizing

@CRIMSXNTEARS

4 жыл бұрын

I think the word "twat" sends chills down my spine as well

@swaggyjohn5539

4 жыл бұрын

@@CRIMSXNTEARS yeah I understand your pain, we can only rely on risottoro to guide us

Glad this is back up! One of my fav abroad in Japan videos!

"No sense of direction" zoro, is that you?

@eddie2010

3 жыл бұрын

Just another mascot made for Perona, using Zoro's shadow, nothing to see here

"Japan. A land of contrasts" - Sold already

When Chris uploads a video I leave my netflix series for his

Im glad this video is public again! As usual, all your videos are clever, funny, and educational. Thank you, Chris!

Love this video! Yay thanks Chris for bringing it back!

I MISS MR. SNUGGLES.... BRING HIM BACK!!!

@mayaparamita2254

3 жыл бұрын

Yea. You can't discriminate a mascot based on his look, Chris. That's discrimination!

@Serjo777

2 жыл бұрын

@@mayaparamita2254 People die when they are killed!

Who is this young boy and what did they do with our favorite Johnny Depp impersonator?

Thanks for bringing this back. I loved this video.

I‘m glad to see that this video is available again. It‘ s actually one of my favourites. Very entertaining!

good lord, he's shaved - how will he get compared to Johnny Depp now?

@mogaliz2185

4 жыл бұрын

GothShinobi he’s honestly better looking then Johnny Depp.

@0rluh

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve always thought he looked like Colin Firth but I have a Pride and Prejudice fetish sssssooooo

@radicalleavemealone-ist7751

4 жыл бұрын

I read this in Chris's voice...

@grubbybum3614

4 жыл бұрын

His abs. It's his abs which will be compared to Depps body.

@mogaliz2185

4 жыл бұрын

Orla I love Colin Firth my butcher guy looks just like him and I grin like a freak every time I see him.

I like how Ryotaro isn’t saying much but the subtitles make it look deep af

@LeeDee5

4 жыл бұрын

"Kumamon is awesome" = His macroeconomic impact across the region has been significant lmao

@PS3Fanatic

4 жыл бұрын

Dee Ca. Lmao!! 😂😂😂

Oh thanks for putting this back up! I really enjoyed this video.

I'm glad this video is back up

I wanted to learn Japanese.... and now 5 hours later - I find my self lost in this channel. At least I practice English now. Greetings from Germany

While I enjoy the epic journeys and the amazing documentaries, I've missed these old sit in a room and just talk, style of videos. It's really nice to see one every now and again.

YES! I've been looking forward to this since Chris and Pete started discussing it on the podcast Keep doing what you do, Chris! Cheers from Canada

I enjoyed this video so much I watched it twice, it reminded me of when your first started and filmed in your apartment. Great job Chris!!!

Wow! This is a funny, creepy and educational video all at once! You have quite a collection of teddies 🐻

Ahh, the sacred moment when Chris uploads and I leave absolutely everything I'm doing to watch the Video.

easily one of the best videos till date !

Man, I seriously cannot get enough of your content, keep it up!

Babe: im home alone Me: *secretly hiding in the bathtub the whole time* 0:17

Yay, it's back!

Loved this video Chris!!!!

This is the best video ever. I had a horrible, horrible day and it managed to cheer me up in no time. Love you, Chris!

Yay!!!! It's back!!!! Thank you Chris!!!

None of these can beat Mr. Blobby in level of creepiness. That thing is terrifying.

I'm currently writing a thesis on marketing with mascots in Japan and I've been struggling to find my pace. This video really got me pumped up! I've seen some of these mascots while scrolling through Mondo Mascots' Twitter, thanks for mentioning it on the podcast (and here)!

Brilliant stuff as always

What Ryotaro's actually saying at 1:36: "Kumamon is from Kumamoto. Isn't Kumamon amazing? I love Kumamon!"

@lobodraco

4 жыл бұрын

Do I hear a gajin accent? Why the wrong translation? Did not have the proper b-roll footage?

@Dr-zd9eu

4 жыл бұрын

@@lobodraco Yep, he was speaking with a heavy American accent.

@tshapedl

4 жыл бұрын

@@lobodraco you must be new here

@lobodraco

4 жыл бұрын

T shapedSpaceL Yup!! I’m new around the internets, they’re so fascinating, wow! Care to explain? Or are a** holes just some commonly encountered things in the digital webs?

Ryotaro ingratiating himself by bringing us that comedy gold is the cherry on top.

Your videos are always fun and informative! Thanks for sharing this with all of us who want to learn about Japan.

Thanks for reuploading it. I think its a pretty funny video and you shoud be proud of it.

3:06 Chris getting demonetised forever :D

Dude i don't know how but every video you do is so entertaining

I'm glad to see you put this video back up, Chris, I always quite liked it and I can't be the only one at 17k likes.. The taxi photo is also nice, perfectionism is overrated. :)

Great vid. Love these older style ones! Also nice to see the tash and beard have gone! Much better!

gotta say, Zombear is adorable and I love him.

I guess you could say Fukusaki really... KAPPAtalized on Gajiro's success!

Yay! My first video I've seen from you, and I learned a new folklore creature, was very confused, and laughed a lot. I'm sticking around!

I enjoyed this prior to the delisting! glad its back online!

My favorite design was actually the haunted Clock Tower! I LIKE that design!! It's so cool! The one I found the creepiest is probably the cat with the human face.

This was unlisted right? I remember watching quite some time ago! And came to check it after you mentioned it in the Trash Taste podcast!

Man this video is hilarious. I often get spoiled on the high quality of your videos, and sometimes I forget just how funny you are.

Every single one of these is fantastic

4:02 Chris: "He was just an ineffective, inanimate object." Mr Snuggles: *OH THAT'S NICE. Maybe DJ Bear will floor-hump the bread away from your gob the next time you choose to break your diet... Twat.* XD

Imagine being drunk in the sapporo beer museum just to see melon bear ,😮

So glad to see this video back on the channel! I had many friends I wanted to show it to!

Really enjoyed the video :D Nice to see a podcast-topic turn into a video ^_^

They should hire Chris and make Top Gear Japan with him.

@landscapedetective4064

4 жыл бұрын

On a bicycle

@grubbybum3614

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't Chris think the mum-mobile AKA 'Mazda Miata' was a cool car, though?

@rapthor666

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe the coolest car In the world

@Valks-22

4 жыл бұрын

@@grubbybum3614 hey hey the mx-5 is an awesome sports car

@grubbybum3614

4 жыл бұрын

@@Valks-22 yeah, i've actually come to love it since then. Still looks "girly" imo tho.

OMG Risottoro doing that accent at the start was CLASSIC. reminded me of a guy I went to Japanese class with. *shudder*

Fun to see an old style Abroad in Japan video

Quality writing Chris. Great to see progression video to video wether it be writing editing or directing !

Holy shit, the bell actually did it's damn job for once and got me here early!

Came here from the podcast. I recall watching this. It's not that bad lol.

This is actually a really good video, don't take it down again chris!

Looking good Chris!! Please continue with the important educational content about Japan as shown in this video 😜

I'll be upset if Natsuki isn't one of the mascots.

@lon2336

4 жыл бұрын

Wearing that cherry shaped helmet 🍒

The intro sounds like Chris trying to sound British.

That was a good one, Chris! This is the sort of vid that sets you apart from the other gaijin youtubers in Nihon and drew me to your channel in the first place.. None of that staid 'oh, let's go shopping" bollocks here, thank you very much!

Used to live in Japan... I miss it infinitely... Your videos give me a bit of rest in my heart! Keep it up