The Soldier Who Didn’t Know WW2 Ended
The true story of Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda will shock you! Come with me and discover how one man denied that the war hand ended for almost 30 years!
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As messed up as it is. He’s the most loyal human to ever live
@nickoleboissoneault3469
23 күн бұрын
True
@canadian5654
21 күн бұрын
Stop saying facts... I might die.
@delunagamingyt7643
20 күн бұрын
He might be the most loyal human alive but I could have died if he is still going on his arc
@itskittey
20 күн бұрын
000000❤😊😊@@canadian5654
@Sausageman257
20 күн бұрын
He killed innocent people
this guy really didn’t even try to find out if the war was over yet. bro really said “the war isn’t over till i say it is”
@SauerTwins
25 күн бұрын
real "the bell does not dismiss you, i dismiss you" energy
@RedMoonMusic54
25 күн бұрын
Fr like he was like mentally insane and believed that Japan had won
@top2579
25 күн бұрын
To be fair, this show how insanely effective the Imperialist Japanese Doctrine was
@TonyJones-tc5gp
25 күн бұрын
Be amazed posted this same video a few years ago
@aramotoroadtrip526
25 күн бұрын
@@TonyJones-tc5gp Seems like Be Amazed rewrite this story every 2 or 3 years.
Hiroo Onoda may have been completely out of his mind, but you have to give it to the man for his dedication.
@markedwards3647
21 күн бұрын
It's called Delusional Disorder. That's when a person persists in a belief in the face of massive evidence to the contrary. It's a mental illness.
@canadian5654
21 күн бұрын
you cannot be more correct man
@wlfshadow4255
20 күн бұрын
Dude was definitely crazy after being alone for so long but dam does he deserve a medal
@user-sb8qe8xd8c
20 күн бұрын
absolute dedication that man, more dedication than me wanting to win a Minecraft hoplite royale
@Dementor101-ow3rw
20 күн бұрын
@@user-sb8qe8xd8c and thats a lot! LOL
Hiroo Onoda is legendary in all of Asia. I remember learning about him in class as a real-life example of not only what propaganda can do to a person, but also the grit and tenacity that could result. He was a man who truly loved his country and believed in its mission. The fact that he was able to accept the war had ended at all is telling in how much of his mental faculties he retained during those decades of living in the jungle. Did he have moments of madness? Of course. Was he a mad man? No. Thank you for being so respectful in your telling of his story.
@gdprsn
23 күн бұрын
To us Filipinos he's a murderer.
@Erkhes99908
22 күн бұрын
Many legends of asia Hiroo Onoda and Ghenghis khan and idk other people
@Projectmayhem82
22 күн бұрын
Call it whatever you want it's just that famous Japanese stupid pride.
@GeorgiosEvans
21 күн бұрын
@@Erkhes99908 Bro i thought it said realHife for a sec
@Redbeardian
21 күн бұрын
It's also a good example of "sunk cost fallacy" in action.
Imagine playing Hide and Seek with your pals and you had no idea that it was over and then they all went back to their homes. You just sit there waiting patiently for the "it" to come around and look for you. I'm just happy his commanding officer was there to welcome him back home.
@fareswenka4904
21 күн бұрын
Uhhh, why is this empty with 123 likes?
@RonaldoIS_KING
21 күн бұрын
Nahhhh now I can’t sleep thx man 😅
@UltimateGamer-bm6yt
21 күн бұрын
I’m never going in my closet again
@kashlegend5476
20 күн бұрын
That’s exactly what he would do if he ever play hide and seek with us 🤦♂️
@Gavinshorts5426
20 күн бұрын
That’s just a demonstration of what happened in the video
Dude you explain things better than any teacher
@Arthur_Morgans_Ghost
25 күн бұрын
I know
@braxtonmowery8050
25 күн бұрын
Agreed
@sssniperboofygoofy
25 күн бұрын
I created a rotary cutter (giant lawn mower)that uses a giant 7V motor, 7.4V LI-ION battery, and it's kinda dangerous as it is Kool,
@kyrstinriddle816
24 күн бұрын
I listen too him way more than I did any of my teachers
@sssniperboofygoofy
24 күн бұрын
@@kyrstinriddle816 w
Man lived to 91 in spite of everything. A lot of folks didn't have living conditions these men had for so long and still die in their 60s and 70s, quite a few pass away even sooner.
I'm from Lubang island, and my grandpa told me that he is the one of the guys who hunt down this guy, he also told me that this guy's live in giant trees that they carve inside, robbing farms, and watching graduation at school while in the roof of the buildings.
@johnlove6194
13 күн бұрын
Imagine having a picnic, and suddenly Hiroo stabbed you in the back.
@Epicgamer73838
9 күн бұрын
@@johnlove6194 "honey would you pass me the may-AHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
@NPC_LIDER
8 күн бұрын
@@Epicgamer73838lol
@lexxxie_52004
5 күн бұрын
“Tell the other bears what you just saw”
He stood his ground and held to the last order he was givien. He was a believer in personal Honour and it was still intact. Respect!
@Re_V
19 күн бұрын
As a japanese soldier, he highly likely forced himself on a bunch of female children during his service, just saying.
@adorabledeplorable5105
16 күн бұрын
Honor . This was one reason why the war against them was so difficult . Ideology is hard to fight against .
@Re_V
16 күн бұрын
a japanese soldier is the last thing I'd call honorable lol
@adorabledeplorable5105
16 күн бұрын
@@Re_V I see honor is something you obviously cannot comprehend . Good luck in life .
@Bestow3000
13 күн бұрын
@@Re_V Especially an imperial Japanese army. They're the worst.
Damn his dedication is unbelievable
@markedwards3647
21 күн бұрын
Very, very believable. I met a number of people with persistent unjustified paranoid beliefs in the face of overwhelming contrary evidence when I was working forensic psych. These people also committed crimes and needed meds and therapy, and deserved respect as humans. Their dedication to their psychotic beliefs deserved psychiatric treatment.
@yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyq
20 күн бұрын
@@markedwards3647 Do you not what a figure of speak is.
@Rs2Hackzltd
3 күн бұрын
@@markedwards3647 I don't believe he was psychotic, was he paranoid? yes, but men were much more determined and masculine back in the 1940's and it's not far fetched that he was willing to die for what he believed in, if it wasn't for the nuclear bomb wiping out hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, children and women, Japanese men were willing to sacrifice themselves to the last man and last drop of blood, there was a notion of honor that isn't comparable or that men today can understand or that I even fully understand, a lot of these soldiers would actually kill themselves in the shame of defeat.
@mohdwira3395
18 сағат бұрын
lubang is hole in endonesia and malay
Whats evenly remarkable is the islanders, they have been living with their enemies in their backyard
@Catatonic419
13 күн бұрын
Not so different to living in some parts of an American city.
@truehappiness4U
11 күн бұрын
The term ‘Enemies’ is created by the governments. The locals knew about the Japanese and their backstory, obviously it’s more pity than hate. Governments wants us to see each other as enemies or competition, but we are all humans with stories
@leungsheryl5365
9 күн бұрын
@@truehappiness4U Still, i would be pretty annoyed if a guy keep sneaking in my house and steal my things.
@NPC_LIDER
8 күн бұрын
@@leungsheryl5365same
What an incredible story! The dedication and resilience of Lieutenant Onoda are beyond admirable. Despite being cut off from the world for nearly three decades, he remained steadfast in his belief and commitment to his country. Truly a lesson in unwavering loyalty and perseverance.
@LVL5esper
Сағат бұрын
😂😂
I read Hiroo Onodas book; "Never surrender".
I must admire his dedication. RIP, Brother.
@gdprsn
23 күн бұрын
To us Filipinos he's a murderer pure and simple he's not someone to be celebrated.
@changingpeopleslivesmoon2993
23 күн бұрын
fr
@Sausageman257
20 күн бұрын
I don't respect him, he killed innocent people
@user-fj9jq8ed3q
20 күн бұрын
@@Sausageman257 what would u do in that situation of morals and values than?
@Boiled-Oden
20 күн бұрын
@@user-fj9jq8ed3q surrender like the rest of them?
Bro camped in an empty lobby😂😂😂😂
@SKELETONX624
4 күн бұрын
Ong bro😭🙏
@adrienappling9942
3 күн бұрын
Lmao
@Oppkilla_from64th
3 күн бұрын
LMAO😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@JYYK_
2 күн бұрын
LLMMAAAOOO
@darthluffy2322
2 күн бұрын
😂
He's a man of focus, commitment and sheer will
I just want to say thank you for telling this story. When I first learned about it, it was featured on tv. I was like, "is this real?, How come nobody else in the world is telling this story?" I'm from the Philippines and finally someone on yt is retelling this incredible history/story ❤
The loyalty and dedication this dude had to Japan is crazy if he was still alive today I wish I could meet him and hear some survival stories.
@skye6432
2 күн бұрын
I believe he wrote a book about this story
91 is a major achievement for a person living in the woods, and having been in wwII half his life
Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda's story was told to me by my grandpa who fought in the Pacific Theater against the Japanese. Onoda was born in the same year as my grandpa. After the end of WWII, there were MANY Japanese soldiers were still in the jungles of various islands to carry out ambushes. Most didn't last a few months: either killed or captured or surrendered, but grandpa told me about Onoda and how he was "still out there". He has a cave stocked with plenty of ammunition, food, equipment and all he needed to survive as long as the Japanese thought he would need (many of the ambush soldiers were tied or chained to their positions to keep them near their caves). This story about Onoda was something told around a campfire when on a fishing trip. Grandpa told of these guerrilla ambush fighters out in the jungles... and it was rumored ONE was still out there!
@jasminegueco327
25 күн бұрын
And 😢.........Grandpa ✨️ was right......❤...
Always knew of the story, never the full details. Thanks!
@x-coin0420
25 күн бұрын
Same
@nickoleboissoneault3469
23 күн бұрын
The guy who will make sure you know EVERYTHING
His journey is truly remarkable. Despite enduring such immense challenges, he managed to retain his sanity and resilience, never succumbing to the pressures or suggestions that might have led him astray. It's a testament to his inner strength and fortitude.
This guy was dedicated to his country. He deserves respect and nothing less!
He just slipped into crazy for 30 years.
@amyjones6542
25 күн бұрын
That’s what I’m saying too. I understand that he was a soldier but what did he do besides terrorizing people? I fail to see the “hero” complex they gave him.
@sea4874
25 күн бұрын
War, that's what happened.
@amyjones6542
25 күн бұрын
@@sea4874 Maybe with himself
@someguygaming9248
25 күн бұрын
If he didnt fight, he would face disgrace from the japanese society, so he had 2 choices, go back home disgraced, or stay and fight with honour... He chose the 2nd option
@Collector123k
23 күн бұрын
"War , war never changes" - Nate in Fallout 4 😅
They should have told them JAPAN WON the war.
@user-cz1zb7ll3n
23 күн бұрын
How would they know that Japan got bombed
@randombystander991
21 күн бұрын
Compared to most alternative scenarios - it did win.
@S_r0-ni7or
21 күн бұрын
honestly that would have worked
@Connorofthewolves
20 күн бұрын
Bruh who really took time to make this comment
@UltimateGamer-bm6yt
20 күн бұрын
I feel like that wouldn’t work-
Dude really is a badass, I teared up when I saw the picture of him happy and smiling. What an amazing person.
These vids are so underrated, like bro explains better than my college professors
Haa! 1:40 I don't know why but these little kids running just made me smile. They're so cute, they look like tiny adults that were de-aged and now realize they get to live like children again. 😄👍
@paulahaller
21 күн бұрын
They do! Oh my gosh.
@t0rya
19 күн бұрын
No shit, its ai
@dumblockdubbed2455
18 күн бұрын
@@t0ryadamn, ai is crazy when you dont expect it
@t0rya
17 күн бұрын
@@dumblockdubbed2455 yea
@SunShine_sublime
14 күн бұрын
Yes 😊😅
On the one hand it's admirable that he was as dedicated as he was to his oath and duty. On the other hand it's a cautionary tale of how that level of indoctrination can lead to outright dismiss even the possibility of being wrong, the cause you're fighting for being over, etc.
@Bill-im6nt
23 күн бұрын
Magazombies
@christophercole8114
23 күн бұрын
@@Bill-im6nt and those who go for the Democrats too. Both are scim
@robynstephens166
18 күн бұрын
I agree with you. Some here in the other comments really need to rethink what loyalty is. It's not based off being paranoid like this story is depicted here. This is a story of indoctrination to ones culture above all else
@CoffeeFor__
16 күн бұрын
@@robynstephens166it could be considered “stupidity” as most call it but I think the loyalty he had for his country and higher rank leader was wonderful and truly one of a kind
@rogueascendant6611
14 күн бұрын
@@robynstephens166 Yep, comments here literally ignore Imperial Japan militarism indoctrination. They should never underestimate the power of propaganda and brainwashing.
You can't find loyalty like that anywhere this days.salute
Wow! A real soldier!!! This is loyalty and a true definition of discipline and determination.
At least there's still some loyalty in the world. This man is proof of said loyalty
@Adam-M-
25 күн бұрын
Also proof of stupidity.
@giselematthews7949
25 күн бұрын
And of course stupidity is still alive and well.
@giselematthews7949
25 күн бұрын
....and stupidity.
@hansgabrielmatanguihan-sw9yb
25 күн бұрын
@@giselematthews7949 come on atleast give some man respect like a small respect
@zolisassi2861
25 күн бұрын
@@Adam-M- you are underestimating the indoctrination countries like japan and germany were doing back then. It's not stupidity but brainwashing.
a story perfectly told and produced. thank you, BE AMAZED!
Loyalty and dedication for his country js unmatched. This awesome legend made me tear up
truely a remarkable man. to hold on to his faith in his country for so long is mind blowing
heart of a warrior , respect
@changingpeopleslivesmoon2993
23 күн бұрын
agree
@SchleichHorseLover-yl1ug
21 күн бұрын
Massive respect for him! The dedication!
@Sausageman257
20 күн бұрын
You mean.. Heart of a war criminal
@user-fj9jq8ed3q
20 күн бұрын
@@Sausageman257 He's not a war criminal, you have a very clouded judgment on this subject he displays humanity and loyalty . He may of done things that weren't right but he apologized and had to live with the regret of his actions towards the islanders.
@Sausageman257
20 күн бұрын
@@user-fj9jq8ed3qHe apologized for killing those 30 people? I don't think Japanese apologize at all after they killed and r*pe innocent people He displays humanity and loyalty? Are you really that dumb? Maybe you're right, humanity are criminals. We killed a lot of species, including the plants.
You have 12.3 million subs for a reason, brother.
@Mello675
20 күн бұрын
12.4
I never heard the full story til now. Thanks for the episode, i love your content.
Serious dedication. It inspires me to push ahead inspite of obstacles. Salute sir!
Thanks, I think that's the kind of story I needed to hear. It actually brought a tear to my eye and made me smile.
talk about a damn dedication
@hautelashbeaute3533
19 күн бұрын
How???
@itsJESUSCHIRST
19 күн бұрын
It's a emoji for PC users
@itsJESUSCHIRST
19 күн бұрын
If you comment you'll see a smiley, and if you click that you'll get all the PC emojis
@SNEHASISH77
18 күн бұрын
@@hautelashbeaute3533 what how
I really appreciated this video. It is the best one that I have seen made by you. Thank you
I hope your KZread career always continues to thrive; I’ve watched you since I was 12-13, and now I’m 20. I still watch you almost every night before bed as a routine :) keep it up ❤️ I love the content
Ive been subscribed since 2022, and the content is greater than ever
@Thegraycan
25 күн бұрын
I’ve been watching since 2021 or 2020 But It’s on a different account
@GIBRANHIJRAH2
25 күн бұрын
Fr
@fireembliam9090
24 күн бұрын
Me as well.
@CK-mt7om
24 күн бұрын
Yes I also am so glad I subscribed to this channel
i love your content BE AMAZED, your content is truely amazing
Now that is an AMAZING story. I am AMAZED.
Incredible commitment to his country. Amazing man
After returning to Japan, he was approached to write a book. A ghostwriter was hired, and during their collaboration, he confided that he was aware Japan had lost the war. It's rumored that he was responsible for the deaths of over 30 local individuals (After the war is over), prompting a pursuit by the authorities. This may explain his inability to return. Allegedly, the Japanese government had to provide financial assistance to the Philippines to facilitate his return to Japan and avoid murder charges.
@zeropsaft
22 күн бұрын
Wait really?
@Kimtech_ch
21 күн бұрын
@@zeropsaft Yes, apprently he called local natives as ドンコー (Donko, means like uncivilized people) and often raided their farm and burn down houses. I know it sounds loyal or patriotic but in reality, he was just a rogue.
@zeropsaft
21 күн бұрын
@@Kimtech_ch wow
@Cybernaut76
21 күн бұрын
@@Kimtech_ch So you are saying that after Japan surrendered, he knowingly chose to continue operating as a bandit posing as a Japanese soldier unaware that war had ended?
@Kimtech_ch
21 күн бұрын
@@Cybernaut76 I would say that he couldn’t surrender as he said he killed about or more than 30 people and local police or military were chasing him. I think he is kind of a psychopath and there’s story that he killed a local villager with a knife because the villager kept using his dog to guard his property.
A true HERO IN MY EYES WITH honor and pride.
@pokoletsch.9030
24 күн бұрын
And killer of innocent villagers
Humanity's most loyal soldier. 🔥🔥🔥
Wow this was crazy keep up the good work man
Love your video. Be Amazed and keep up the great work you are awesome
I'm learning about ww1 right now and my history teacher said I hope none of you are German but I took it offensively beacuse i'm part German.I get to learn about ww2 next year.
@WillAnnie-uk5zg
20 күн бұрын
I also part German and I can’t believe she said that
@Orca.11
18 күн бұрын
That is racist.go to the principal,they could punish them or even fire them.
@poke_hunter9
16 күн бұрын
@@Orca.11 She is retiring but the principal wouldn't do anything about it anyway because "kids always lie" and they don't have anyone to replace her bc it's a private school.
Great job Be a Amazed 😍 l have heard of this story but it's too broad, until this video, it's detailed, well edited and animated, and simple to understand, and the end its heart warming thanks again😆👍🏻❤
This man is truly legendary, and I personally believe the entire world his incredible life's story. It's tragic, but incredible. Definitely a remarkable man. My deepest condolences for those who died, war is an ugly thing.
Dedication. I read the book about him several years ago. I gave it to a friend of mine, Doug Anthony who enlisted in the US Navy in 1940.
So loyal I wish more people were like him
@CupRamenZ
20 күн бұрын
I know your heart is in the right place, but many more people would DIE if they were like the soldiers 😭
i´m glad that they didnt treat him as a terrorist or war criminal. im glad that there was enough common sense to realize and accept that he wasnt knowingly committing acts of terrorism and that he legitimately thought that he was still at war. im also glad that he finally got to live a peaceful life. RIP Brother. much respect from a fellow Infantryman.
@markedwards3647
21 күн бұрын
He had many, many opportunities to test reality, all of which he rejected. He was as honorable as the insurrectionists on 1/6. He had MANY opportunities to test reality, all of which he rejected. There is nothing honorable in persistently embracing a delusional disorder to preserve a self-image as a hero. Holocaust deniers, moon-landing deniers, and flat-earthers also have delusional disorder, and they and their followers also consider them heroes.
Oh Wow, great story told by this channel, loved it
A real soldier! Hell ya! Never abandon your post until properly relieved!
all my respect go to that one officer and hes soilders
You either die a hero, or live long enough to become a villain... . . Or live too damn long to become a legend
@coltydoodledoof8237
20 күн бұрын
Fr
Amazing, had heard the story before, in fact I think I saw a movie about it, but the amount of detail in this video was awesome!
In school I read a book called "kensuke's kingdom" where a boy gets washed up on shore after being with his parents on a boat. He then finds a japanese soldier who still believed the war was going on kind of and decided to stay and live there for decades. And he helped the child out until his parents came
I just realized something this amazing Hero died one day after I was born. I was born on 15th of January 2014
@user-nl7gt4zx5p
Күн бұрын
Happy Late Birthday🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Very admirable! Sadly such dedication is so terribly rare these days...
@fandroid6491
24 күн бұрын
wife bad kid bad phone bad
@eee_eee
19 күн бұрын
I don’t think you would want a Japanese soldier hiding in a forest for tens of years with weaponry but ok
This is my favorite video so far.❤
so much respect for him man. so loyal to his country and brave enough to starve himself on an island without much human interaction for 29 years. now THATS a good soldier.
This soldier is very amazing
Meet the Soldier
Keep making videos that amaze me.
I don't know but I cried at the end watching this video. The life of a man... loyalty!
And now we know the somewhat full extent of the mind of man and how far it will take a person or people when their beliefs are strong MULTIPLE DECADES well I believe he has the longest service record on the field all time ✊🏾🫣🙆🏾♂️💁🏾♂️
Cool, it's like learning history
Congratulations, you just earned yourself a subscriber (:
Serious integrity! Salute!
Yes!!! Another story
I'm still subscribed because your content is amazing
True dedication and loyalty this is to course that was lost many years ago The last Imperial Japanese soldier in history to stand for 29 years after the war and finally rest in peace
Never heard this full story. Truly amazing.
Oh he was crazy as crazy can be. I'm glad he was able to live some kind of a life after all of that though.
That's a real soldier right there I'll tell you what
@heidiembrey4917
22 күн бұрын
Yeah..a deluaional and insane murderer , killing innocemt people for 30 years ..sounds right
@neoswagtwigofthetwignation9778
19 күн бұрын
Not just a soldier. He was a modern day samurai.
@Bestow3000
13 күн бұрын
@@neoswagtwigofthetwignation9778 A modern day brainwashed fool.
his story amazed me on how loyal is was. rest in peace hiro
my man got that DAD LORE, but seriously great guy, patriotic man that wouldn't give up (even if war was over)
Be amazed you do an amazing voice over. Keep up, been watching since 2022
@fireembliam9090
24 күн бұрын
Me as well.
Its cool to see your entertaning video make my day
This is the best cover of this history that I heard many time. Thank you
That’s a crazy story!!! So cool that something like that actually happened!
I love this content
He got to be a Taurus?. We can be a little bit stubborn sometimes.
@domainmojo2162
18 күн бұрын
Aye... we are.
he is one heck of a man, i cant even stay that focused on my homework mush less to be that dedicated.
I kinda wanna meet him if i can… bc his determination just amazes me
Poor little fella was so scared he ran away
@pokoletsch.9030
24 күн бұрын
Nah he still kill innocent villagers
Sergeant Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese soldier who fought in World War II, was discovered in the jungles of Guam on January 24, 1972, 26 years after the war ended. Yokoi was one of the last three Japanese soldiers to be found after the war ended in 1945.
WOW that's awesome dedication
He was a soldier fighting with what little information he had and thought he could believe given his circumstances. A patriot to his country in his own rite. May you rest in peace 2nd Lieutenant, your fight is over.
Muto? MUTO?? * hears Godzilla charging beam *
I already loved the video every second it goes. Currently i'm in the Philippines.
This video is so entertaining I can't stop watching
Master class dedication