[00:00 - 00:06]The speaker, Connor, and the person he is addressing discuss how living in Japan has influenced their behavior, such as bowing frequently and making anime reaction noises.

[00:27 - 00:34]They also mention how Japanese people tend to make it known that they are listening during conversations.

[02:08 - 02:14]The speaker and his friends were considered "nerdy" for playing video games in school, and they were hesitant to reveal their love for anime.

[03:18 - 03:30]The speaker's group of friends consisted of six or seven people who were all fans of video games and anime.

[04:18 - 04:25]The speaker convinced one of his friends to watch the anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion, in an attempt to get them into anime.

[05:29 - 05:41]They discuss how some fans of popular shonen anime like Naruto tend to exclusively talk about and watch that genre of anime.

[00:00 - 06:51]The speaker and his friends discuss their experiences as closet anime fans and how they attempted to introduce their friends to the medium.

[06:52 - 06:57]Person didn't want to involve a whole group of people in watching anime.

[06:58 - 07:03]They convinced one friend to watch "Ava" and he was initially not interested.

[07:20 - 07:25]They eventually got into anime and found "Death Note" and "One Piece".

[07:43 - 07:51]They formed a group called HBK (Handball Crew) in school.

[08:05 - 08:11]They continued to play handball in high school and were the only ones.

[09:25 - 09:37]They kept their love for anime a secret until they found other anime fans through YouTube.

[09:55 - 10:04]They tried to explain but the flatmate never spoke to them again.

[11:36 - 11:44]They had a moment of realization that they would rather be watching anime than clubbing during "Fresher's Week".

[12:24 - 12:30]One person got caught watching "Monogatari" by a flatmate.

[06:52 - 14:18]Person kept their love for anime a secret until they found other anime fans through YouTube and had a moment of realization that they would rather be watching anime than clubbing during "Fresher's Week". They also formed a group called HBK (Handball Crew) in school and continued to play handball in high school. One person got caught watching "Monogatari" by a flatmate and tried to explain but the flatmate never spoke to them again. They eventually convinced one friend to watch "Ava" and he got into anime and found "Death Note" and "One Piece".

[18:42 - 18:50]Experimented with getting friends into anime by introducing them to different shows

[20:58 - 21:06]Successfully got one friend into anime through this method

[20:58 - 21:06]Became anime buddies with this friend, discussing episodes every week

[20:58 - 21:06]Confessed to each other that they both secretly enjoyed "trashy" anime shows

[20:58 - 21:06]Found liberation in being able to have conversations about anime with others online

[20:58 - 21:06]Made first genuine friendships with other anime YouTubers, including Misty and the hosts of Pottaku

[21:06 - 21:18]Bonded over watching an episode of "Kiss X Sis" while drunk, ended up binge-watching the entire series in one night

[21:06 - 21:18]Got banned from an anime club Facebook group for revealing involvement in a show they were discussing

[14:18 - 21:25]Experimented with getting friends into anime, successfully introduced one friend to "trashy" shows, bonded over watching "Kiss X Sis" while drunk and binge-watching it, found liberation in being able to discuss anime with others online, made first genuine friendships with other anime YouTubers.

[22:05 - 22:11]The speaker joined the anime club at their university and paid a membership fee of £2 per year

[22:12 - 22:18]The club mainly watched Ghibli movies and the speaker felt it was a mistake to join

[22:18 - 22:27]The club was a mix of people who were not interested in anime and those who were too into it

[22:34 - 22:39]The speaker also joined the gaming club at their university, but it mainly focused on Magic: The Gathering

[22:45 - 22:52]They then joined the Brony club and made a video about it

[23:28 - 23:35]The speaker went to an event for the anime club and was disappointed when people talked during the movie

[23:35 - 23:44]They also disliked when people in US cinemas would commentate during movies

[27:04 - 27:11]They preferred Japanese cinemas because people were quiet during the movie

[27:50 - 27:56]However, they did not like how you cannot leave until the credits are over

[27:50 - 27:56]The speaker stopped waiting for the credits to end and left the cinema

[21:26 - 28:17]Overall, the speaker did not enjoy joining clubs at their university. Overall, the speaker joined clubs at their university with mixed experiences, including disappointments in the anime club and gaming club, frustrations with people talking during movies, and a dislike for having to wait through the credits in Japanese cinemas.

[33:58 - 34:05] A person is discussing their experience at a cinema in Japan

[34:29 - 34:34]They also mention the concept of the "Guijian card" which refers to foreigners being able to get away with things in Japan that locals cannot

[34:35 - 34:42]However, they have started to appreciate staying for the credits after watching certain movies that have impressed them

[34:35 - 34:42]They give examples of using the Guijian card, such as eating while walking, and also mention the reverse Guijian card where they pretend not to understand Japanese after using the Guijian card

[34:35 - 34:42]The topic of understanding Japanese when others assume the speaker does not is also brought up, with the speaker sharing a personal experience of overhearing gossip in a supermarket

[34:42 - 34:48]They conclude by acknowledging that they do not actively take advantage of the Guijian card and that they try to show respect for Japanese culture

[34:49 - 34:55]They mention that they often leave before the credits roll and don't see the point in staying

[28:17 - 34:55]Overall, the person discusses their experiences with cinema and cultural differences in Japan, including the concept of the Guijian card.

[38:59 - 39:07] The speaker recalls a time when he wanted to show off his skills by playing a game with his sister and some other kids.

[40:23 - 40:29]The speaker's anger towards a French kid who had been taunting him for days leads him to punch the kid in the face.

[40:23 - 40:29]The speaker also recalls punching a bully in high school who made racial slurs towards him.

[40:30 - 40:38]The speaker's father had a strict rule about fighting, but the speaker and his brothers often got into physical fights.

[40:30 - 40:38]The speaker's childhood was marked by frequent fights and acts of aggression.

[40:30 - 40:38]The speaker's experiences with violence have led him to be more calm and non-confrontational as an adult.

[41:40 - 41:46]He uses Japanese to confuse and impress the other kids, and his sister joins in.

[34:56 - 41:52]Overall, the speaker had a tumultuous childhood filled with physical confrontations and anger.

[41:59 - 42:06] A person talks about a past experience with a bully in high school who was racially abusive and eventually got physical with them

[42:15 - 42:22]The person had never punched anyone before but felt the need to defend themselves and did so, gaining respect and no further bullying

[44:17 - 44:22]They discuss how fighting back can go wrong and describe a high school tradition of causing chaos on the last day of school

[46:50 - 46:55]The person then questions why there are so many high school anime and talks about how they make school seem fun and different than their own experience

[47:18 - 47:24]They also mention the lack of school festivals in their own high school experience

[47:36 - 47:45]The person then mentions having a good time in high school despite the negative experiences and fights they had

[48:02 - 48:08]They recall a specific incident where incoming high school students have a few days before the official start of school

[41:52 - 48:08]The person discusses a past experience with a bully in high school, talks about the tradition of causing chaos on the last day of school, and questions the portrayal of high school in anime. They also mention a lack of school festivals and recall a specific incident where incoming students have a few days before school starts. Despite negative experiences and fights, the person overall had a good time in high school.

[48:09 - 48:14] Main character went to a school orientation with his little brother

[48:14 - 48:20]Bullies slapped him in the face while he was showing his brother around

[48:20 - 48:27]Main character had multiple fights before this incident

[48:52 - 48:58]Main character fought back and was proud to show his brother he wasn't a "wimp"

[49:28 - 49:43]Main character was angry and acted out because of being bullied since a young age

[51:08 - 51:14]Bullies wanted to fight after seeing main character stand up for himself

[51:08 - 51:14]Main character had more fights in one week than most people have in their entire lives

[51:27 - 51:33]Main character's school had a culture of violence and teachers turned a blind eye

[52:06 - 52:11]Main character jokes about it now but hated it at the time

[52:17 - 52:24]One bully would spit on him and run away to an area with teachers to avoid getting punched

[53:18 - 53:24]Main character is now a calm and non-violent person due to dealing with anger in the past

[53:31 - 53:38]They both attribute their calmness to dealing with anger earlier in life

[53:55 - 54:05]British people are generally mildly frustrated about everything

[54:10 - 54:16]Main character's friend is also very chill and hard to get mad

[54:16 - 54:22]Main character is a "monk" now, meaning he is very calm and non-violent

[48:09 - 54:22]Main character experienced bullying and violence at a young age, leading him to act out and have multiple fights in one week. He is now a calm and non-violent person due to dealing with his anger in the past. British people are generally mildly frustrated about everything.

[54:22 - 54:28]Audio begins with a discussion about talking about something previously mentioned

[54:39 - 54:45]Discussion transitions to talking about two series being released on Bookwalker's website

[54:46 - 54:55]The first series is called Tempu, about a temple and a monk

[55:01 - 55:06]The second series is Nandekokwune sensega, also known as "Why the hell are you here, teacher?"

[56:33 - 56:45]Both series are exclusive to Bookwalker and can be accessed for free or at a discounted price until August 13th

[56:52 - 56:57]"Why the hell are you here, teacher?" comes with a Bookwalker exclusive, colored booklet

[57:41 - 57:54]The speaker reveals that they have been a monk twice in their life as part of Buddhist culture

[58:18 - 58:24]The speaker describes their experiences as a monk, including waking up at 4am, meditating and praying for 2-3 hours, and going barefoot to collect donated food

[1.01:04 - 1.01:09]The speaker mentions that being a monk is about living a simple life and not caring about what food is given

[1.01:16 - 1.01:23]The speaker eats one meal a day and has no choice in what they are given

[54:22 - 1.01:46]The audio discusses two series being released on Bookwalker's website, "Tempu" and "Why the hell are you here, teacher?" The speaker also shares their personal experiences as a monk, including the simplicity of their lifestyle and the importance of not being picky about food.

[1.02:00 - 1.02:13]After experiencing a period of no cheating and only consuming water or fruit juices, the speaker reflects on the difficulty of living a simple life without distractions.

[1.02:31 - 1.02:38]The speaker struggled to reprogram their brain and be content with just their own thoughts.

[1.03:32 - 1.03:39]By removing all distractions, the speaker was able to reflect on their life and decisions, leading to a spiritual journey of self-discovery.

[1.07:22 - 1.07:31]The speaker had a series of ideas and reflections during their time as a monk, which influenced their comeback on YouTube.

[1.08:26 - 1.08:32]The process of becoming a monk involves giving up all material connections and going through an interview with a head monk.

[1.08:37 - 1.08:48]The speaker highly recommends the experience and suggests that it would be interesting for the three of them to visit a temple and document their experience.

[1.09:39 - 1.09:48]Living a life without distractions made the speaker realize how busy and distracting daily life can be.

[1.01:46 - 1.09:48]The speaker reflects on their experience as a monk, sharing insights on living a simple life without distractions and the spiritual journey it brought. They also mention the process of becoming a monk and suggest it as a worthwhile experience.

[1.10:01 - 1.10:08]The speaker talks about the experience of removing themselves from technology and the outside world on a camping trip with friends.

[1.10:29 - 1.10:38]They describe the initial discomfort and withdrawal symptoms, but eventually found peace and appreciation for the beauty of the world.

[1.12:53 - 1.13:01]The speaker compares this experience to a "light version" of a detox and recommends others to try it.

[1.13:20 - 1.13:27]They acknowledge that this may not be for everyone and that it may sound pretentious to talk about.

[1.14:11 - 1.14:20]The speaker then discusses their experience as a monk and how it taught them to process their emotions and deal with anger in a logical way.

[1.15:07 - 1.15:18]They mention that they rarely get angry and have found alternate ways to deal with frustration, such as shouting in the mirror.

[1.09:48 - 1.16:38]The speaker concludes by summarizing their experience and how it has positively impacted their life.

[1.16:38 - 1.16:44]The speaker expresses excitement about something and asks a question to the audience.

[1.16:44 - 1.16:50]The speaker and his friends discuss hyping themselves up before recording videos.

[1.16:57 - 1.17:02]The speaker shares his experience of dreading filming his face in the past.

[1.17:21 - 1.17:28]The speaker and his friends talk about how they currently hype themselves up and mention caffeine and music.

[1.20:01 - 1.20:06]They discuss using YouTube and Spotify for finding music and discovering new songs.

[1.21:56 - 1.22:07]The speaker shares his recent obsession with J-pop and Vocaloid music.

[1.21:56 - 1.22:07]The speaker and his friends continue discussing music and the power of the internet.

[1.22:07 - 1.22:13]The speaker mentions a mysterious video with no title or channel name and asks not to be linked to it.

[1.22:53 - 1.23:01]The speaker jokes about being in a "chosen one" cult related to the mysterious video.

[1.23:15 - 1.23:23]The speaker tells the audience not to link the video and threatens to ban anyone who does.

[1.16:38 - 1.23:23]The speaker and his friends talk about hyping themselves up before recording videos, using caffeine and music. They also discuss using YouTube and Spotify for finding new music and share their recent obsession with J-pop and Vocaloid music. The speaker mentions a mysterious video with no title or channel name and jokes about being a part of a "chosen one" cult related to the video.

[1.24:38 - 1.24:49]2006: Hard's Anime Reviews starts making basic anime reviews with a camera at a bad angle

[1.25:02 - 1.25:08]Hard's Anime Reviews is the first Anituber

[1.25:33 - 1.25:40]2006-2007: Mr. Anime starts his anime YouTube channel to compete with Hard

[1.25:40 - 1.25:46]Mr. Anime is the second Anituber and becomes one of the big faces of anime YouTube

[1.26:57 - 1.27:07]The anime man's first interaction with Mr. Anime was when he shouted him out in a video

[1.26:57 - 1.27:07]The anime man's first and last interaction with Mr. Anime

[1.29:21 - 1.29:31]The article states that Trey Sessler was arrested for murdering his family after playing with guns with his brother

[1.29:32 - 1.29:37]Mr. Anime makes a video shouting out OG anime reviews, including the anime man (Trey Sessler)

[1.29:32 - 1.29:37]The anime man receives a message from Aiko Arisaka 420 about an article linking Trey Sessler (Mr. Anime) to a murder case

[1.29:32 - 1.29:37]The anime man has a mix of emotions upon reading the article

[1.23:24 - 1.30:34]In 2006, Hard's Anime Reviews starts making basic anime reviews and becomes the first Anituber. Mr. Anime starts his anime YouTube channel to compete with Hard and becomes one of the big faces of anime YouTube. The anime man (Trey Sessler) is shouted out by Mr. Anime in a video and receives his first and last interaction with him. Later, the anime man receives a message about an article linking Trey Sessler (Mr. Anime) to a murder case, where he was allegedly playing with guns with his brother.

[1.34:29 - 1.34:40] Mr. Anime, a popular YouTube content creator, was found to have committed a mass shooting and killed his family in 2012.

[1.35:40 - 1.35:47]He had a large collection of guns and often featured them in his videos.

[1.35:48 - 1.35:54]He accidentally killed his brother, which led to the discovery of his plans.

[1.36:35 - 1.36:48]Initially, people thought his channel was just about American gun culture, but it was later revealed that he was planning a school shooting in the style of Columbine.

[1.37:18 - 1.37:26]A documentary on YouTube explores the case and includes police footage of Mr. Anime discussing his crimes.

[1.37:40 - 1.37:50]This event sparked conversation about other potentially harmful or disturbing incidents within the YouTube community.

[1.30:35 - 1.37:56]The case of Mr. Anime serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of online communities and the need for vigilance in monitoring and addressing concerning behaviors.

[1.37:57 - 1.38:10]Speaker discusses unfortunate realization that they know people who have done horrible things

[1.38:10 - 1.38:16]Speaker's friend used to punch kids in the face

[1.39:12 - 1.39:24]Speaker reflects on how people can portray themselves differently online vs. in person

[1.39:24 - 1.39:30]Discussion of separating the artist from their creation

[1.41:18 - 1.41:23]Speaker and friend discussing early days of anime YouTube and how it was slower and more intimate

[1.43:31 - 1.43:42]Mention of specific anime reviewers from back then, including Grumpy G-san

[1.43:31 - 1.43:42]Grumpy G-san's unique style of reviewing while hiking in the desert

[1.43:31 - 1.43:42]Speaker's admiration for Grumpy G-san's dedication and timing in his reviews

[1.37:57 - 1.45:30]Speaker discusses unfortunate realization about people they know, reflects on separating online personas from real life, and recalls early days of anime YouTube and admiration for a specific reviewer's unique style.

[1.46:09 - 1.46:19]2007-2012: "Wild West" era of YouTube, with varied content and the emergence of the anti-tube community.

[1.48:19 - 1.48:29]2012: Portaku, a podcast discussing anime, becomes popular and influential.

[1.50:17 - 1.50:23]Portaku was a passion project for the co-hosts, with no monetary incentive.

[1.51:03 - 1.51:20]2015: Trash Taste co-hosts discuss the impact of Portaku on their own interest in anime and their friendship.

[1.51:03 - 1.51:20]Portaku's popularity holds up compared to newer and bigger anime podcasts.

[1.51:03 - 1.51:20]The Trash Taste co-hosts reminisce about their old Portaku intro.

[1.51:20 - 1.51:31]Portaku was edited by a rotating team of co-hosts to improve audio quality and add visuals.

[1.45:30 - 1.52:54]Overall, Portaku played a significant role in shaping the anime YouTube community and fostering friendships over a shared love of anime.

[1.52:55 - 1.53:02] Decided to go with flashing boxes as a way to evolve the podcast

[1.55:28 - 1.55:38]Jay Taku series was created to pick specific topics and stay on topic

[1.55:28 - 1.55:38]Jay Taku became the flagship series due to popularity and helped ease the load on the original four members

[1.55:56 - 1.56:03]Creative differences caused the end of Potaku

[1.56:56 - 1.57:04]Added more people to the podcast, leading to confusion among viewers

[1.56:56 - 1.57:04]Podcast was revamped with the intention of monetizing and turning it into a weekly show

[1.59:32 - 1.59:40]Potaku went on a seven month hiatus due to lack of a designated leader and time constraints

[2.00:27 - 2.00:36]Narrator became the driving force in getting Potaku back on its feet

[1.52:55 - 2.00:47]The Potaku podcast evolved with the introduction of flashing boxes and the addition of more members. The creation of the Jay Taku series added new elements and became the flagship show. However, creative differences and time constraints led to a seven month hiatus and the end of Potaku. The podcast was later revamped with the goal of monetization, with the narrator becoming the driving force in its success.

[2.00:47 - 2.01:04] The speaker's passion for his project was reignited, but his co-host Tristan wanted to end it due to creative differences and declining views.

[2.03:07 - 2.03:21]The speaker tried to convince Tristan to continue, but understood why he wanted to end it.

[2.03:07 - 2.03:21]Other factors, such as conflicts within the group, also led to Tristan's desire to end the project.

[2.05:01 - 2.05:06]However, Tristan's decision was final and the project ended.

[2.05:23 - 2.05:32]The speaker saw potential for the project and was willing to make changes to keep it going.

[2.05:23 - 2.05:32]The speaker lost motivation after putting so much effort into revamping the project.

[2.05:43 - 2.05:49]The speaker clarifies that he does not demonize Tristan and they still get along.

[2.06:55 - 2.07:03]The speaker acknowledges that everyone has gone down different paths since the project ended.

[2.07:04 - 2.07:10]The speaker still keeps in touch with the former cast members.

[2.07:10 - 2.07:15]The speaker ends with a lighthearted joke about not killing family members being the silver lining.

[2.00:47 - 2.08:11]In conclusion, the speaker and Tristan had creative differences which led to the end of their project, but the speaker is glad to have moved on to other projects such as this one.

[2.08:11 - 2.08:21]Speaker discusses not knowing how to get something right and mentions Walmart.

[2.11:54 - 2.12:00]Speaker apologizes for talking about killing.

[2.12:17 - 2.12:25]Discussion about two individuals with anime in their name.

[2.12:52 - 2.12:58]Speaker talks about being a "Mr. Anime" and "the anime man."

[2.12:58 - 2.13:05]Mention of a turning point in the community.

[2.12:58 - 2.13:05]Discussion about different types of content in the community.

[2.12:58 - 2.13:05]Mention of Demo and his impact on the community.

[2.13:11 - 2.13:18]Speaker mentions ironic situation with Jerry and killing family.

[2.13:26 - 2.13:31]Speaker mentions not wanting to make a long post about Connor.

[2.13:26 - 2.13:31]Speaker talks about joining the community at a good time.

[2.13:26 - 2.13:31]Discussion about their ambitions for the podcast.

[2.13:26 - 2.13:31]Thanking patrons and promoting Patreon.

[2.13:26 - 2.13:31]Discussion about guessing who made certain posts on Twitter.

[2.13:31 - 2.13:52]Mention of a video about Acuba.

[2.13:31 - 2.13:52]Mention of following on Twitter and subreddit.

[2.13:31 - 2.13:52]Mention of fan art and memes.

[2.13:31 - 2.13:52]Conclusion and goodbyes.

[2.08:11 - 2.13:52]Speaker discusses their experience in the anime community, mentioning various individuals and events, and expressing their ambitions for the future of the podcast.