[00:00 - 00:05]The speaker discusses wanting to buy luxury fruit gift boxes and their favorite fruit.

[02:44 - 02:51]They mention being invited to Japan and joining Geeks Plus.

[03:22 - 03:27]The speaker moves to Japan and is excited about the food.

[04:34 - 04:41]They discuss feeding deer in Nara and how aggressive they have become due to lack of tourists.

[05:00 - 05:07]The speaker reveals they have visited Japan before with their parents, but didn't get to experience the nightlife.

[07:06 - 07:11]They mention trying Chezuke, a tea with rice.

[00:00 - 07:11]The speaker discusses their desire to buy luxury fruit gift boxes, their past visit to Japan with their parents, and their recent move to Japan and joining Geeks Plus. They also mention feeding deer in Nara and trying Chezuke, showing their excitement for the food in Japan.

[07:29 - 07:35]The speaker is discussing a dish called Ochazukets, which is a bowl of rice with green tea and toppings.

[08:12 - 08:17]The speaker is joined by a friend who is an artist and they talk about their YouTube channel where they illustrate stories.

[08:53 - 08:59]The artist talks about how they got started in art after graduating college with a degree in education.

[09:24 - 09:35]The artist felt unsure about their abilities to make a living as an artist but eventually started their YouTube channel.

[12:28 - 12:34]They discuss the competitive nature of the art industry and the importance of marketing and luck.

[13:36 - 13:45]The artist shares a personal experience of realizing their passion for art while in college.

[14:04 - 14:26]A professor's speech about the thankless nature of being an educator inspires the artist to pursue their passion for art.

[07:12 - 14:26]The speaker discusses a dish called Ochazukets and is joined by an artist friend to talk about their YouTube channel and passion for art. The artist shares their journey of becoming an artist after studying education and realizing their passion in college. They also discuss the competitive nature of the art industry and the importance of marketing and luck. A professor's speech about the thankless nature of being an educator inspires the artist to pursue their passion for art.

[14:27 - 14:34]Narrator expresses desire to leave current situation

[14:39 - 14:45]Narrator reflects on expectations and stereotypes of career paths

[15:17 - 15:29]Friend gifts narrator a drawing tablet

[15:55 - 16:02]Narrator starts drawing again and posts videos on YouTube

[18:22 - 18:35]One video gains popularity and leads to 10,000 subscribers

[19:47 - 19:53]Narrator discovers they can monetize their content

[20:24 - 20:29]First YouTube paycheck is $200

[20:40 - 20:48]Narrator's parents are initially skeptical but eventually accept and support their YouTube career

[14:27 - 21:25]Narrator discovers passion for drawing, starts posting videos on YouTube, gains popularity and 10,000 subscribers, and begins monetizing their content, eventually gaining support from skeptical parents.

[21:26 - 21:31]The speaker didn't tell their parents about doing YouTube until a year and a half into it

[22:59 - 23:09]The speaker's parents eventually came around and offered their support

[23:47 - 23:55]The speaker quit their job and gave themselves a year to succeed in YouTube

[23:47 - 23:55]Their parents would have preferred if they had a more traditional degree instead of YouTube

[23:47 - 23:55]The speaker's original degree helped them in their YouTube success

[24:00 - 24:08]Their parents were initially skeptical and thought they were bad at it

[24:00 - 24:08]The speaker's parents are stereotypical Asian parents who want their child to become a doctor

[24:00 - 24:08]The speaker's parents don't go to the doctor themselves, but want their child to become one so they can go to them

[24:09 - 24:14]The speaker initially made drawing and AMVs on YouTube but eventually moved into story time videos

[26:08 - 26:14]The speaker's first collaboration with the person they are speaking to was a League of Legends related video

[26:40 - 26:49]The speaker initially didn't want to get involved in the YouTube community, but eventually did

[27:02 - 27:14]There is pressure to collaborate with other creators in the community

[21:26 - 28:04]The speaker discusses their experience with YouTube, including their parents' initial skepticism, quitting their job to pursue it, and their parents' preference for a more traditional degree. They also talk about their initial content, collaborations with other creators, and the pressure of being a successful YouTuber.

[28:18 - 28:23]The speaker talks about their growth on YouTube, specifically in 2018-2019

[28:32 - 28:39]They mention that their growth was very fast, gaining 2 million subscribers in a year

[29:38 - 29:45]They discuss the pressure of having a large audience and the realization of the number of people who watch their content

[32:11 - 32:23]They share a personal experience with a former friend who treated them differently after their growth on YouTube

[33:39 - 33:44]The speaker talks about how their friends and acquaintances reacted to their sudden success

[35:29 - 35:41]The speaker also shares their experience with handling their online audience and the pressure to maintain a certain image

[36:15 - 36:26]They mention that their videos were initially very tame due to their job working with children

[36:42 - 36:49]The speaker concludes by saying that they couldn't curse or say anything inappropriate on their channel because their students and their parents were aware of their channel

[28:05 - 36:49]The speaker reflects on the pressure and challenges of managing a large audience and maintaining a positive image while also being true to themselves and their content.

[37:55 - 38:07]Creator discusses feeling pressure to fit into certain boxes as a female creator

[40:38 - 40:48]Talks about being perceived as either an innocent, wholesome being or a "cock gobbling whore"

[41:30 - 41:41]Feels limited in expressing her true self and humor due to online presence

[41:30 - 41:41]Mentions friend who has a separate life outside of YouTube

[42:54 - 43:08]Talks about struggles with being perceived as "wholesome" and not being able to curse in videos

[43:24 - 43:31]Mention of demonetization for cursing in videos and the frustration that comes with it

[45:18 - 45:28]Creator sees swearing as a powerful tool in conveying emotions in the English language

[36:49 - 45:28]Creator discusses the pressure to fit into specific boxes as a female creator and the struggles of being perceived as either "wholesome" or "promiscuous" in the online community. She also talks about the limitations of expressing her true self and humor and the frustration with demonetization for cursing in videos. She sees swearing as a powerful tool in the English language for conveying emotions.

[45:37 - 45:51] The speaker discusses the differences between Japanese and English swear words.

[45:57 - 46:08]They enjoy the creativity and versatility of the word "fuck" in English.

[46:38 - 46:44]The speaker mentions using a censor when cursing in their videos.

[49:56 - 50:11]They also talk about their online audience and how some people from their past have messaged them after finding out they live in Japan.

[50:42 - 50:48]Comparison between Japanese and English swear words and their creativity.

[51:16 - 51:25]Description of the process of getting a visa to live in Japan.

[51:39 - 51:55]The process of getting a visa to live in Japan was stressful for the speaker.

[51:55 - 52:00]Discussion about online audience and interactions with people from the speaker's past.

[53:09 - 53:18]They had to wait in a long line and show their passport multiple times.

[53:26 - 53:36]The speaker also talks about the difficulty in distinguishing between Japanese and Korean people, especially when wearing a mask.

[53:26 - 53:36]Difficulty in distinguishing between Japanese and Korean people, especially when wearing a mask.

[53:26 - 53:36]The speaker enjoys the creativity and versatility of the word "fuck" in English.

[45:28 - 53:36]The speaker discusses the differences between Japanese and English swear words, their online audience, and the process of getting a visa to live in Japan, and the difficulty in distinguishing between Japanese and Korean people, especially when wearing a mask. They also mention enjoying the creativity and versatility of the word "fuck" in English.

[53:52 - 54:00] Went to see an ear doctor who immediately identified the speaker as Korean based on the shape of their ear

[54:06 - 54:12]Can sometimes tell the difference between British and French people based on physical features

[54:14 - 54:26]Can distinguish between Chinese and Japanese people based on fashion and makeup

[55:08 - 55:14]Japanese women often wear long skirts, while Western women may wear shorter skirts

[58:25 - 58:36]The speaker is learning Japanese and using mnemonic devices to remember characters

[1.00:45 - 1.00:52]Had a funny moment with friend Emily when learning the kanji for "mouth"

[1.01:27 - 1.01:35]Some katakana symbols look similar to Korean characters

[1.02:26 - 1.02:32]Speaker is being caffeinated with coffee mid-podcast

[53:36 - 1.02:32]The speaker discusses their experience at the ear doctor, their ability to distinguish between different nationalities based on physical features, and their journey learning Japanese. They also have a funny moment with their friend Emily and discuss similarities between Japanese and Korean characters. The podcast is interrupted by a coffee break.

[1.02:33 - 1.02:39] The speaker talks about learning the Korean character for "yeah" and how they have to train their brain to remember it.

[1.02:39 - 1.02:45]They also mention having to stretch their brain when seeing certain characters for food and poo.

[1.05:16 - 1.05:23]They discuss how the katakana for "ka" looks like a side profile of Samurai Jack with a katana.

[1.07:27 - 1.07:35]They talk about using mnemonics to remember Japanese words, such as imagining Sydney picking up a cheap person to remember the word "yasui."

[1.08:22 - 1.08:32]The speaker mentions a story where delivery guys assumed they could speak Japanese and were disappointed when they couldn't.

[1.09:27 - 1.09:38]They also mention a similar experience at Disneyland where a Japanese woman assumed the speaker's friend could speak Japanese.

[1.10:35 - 1.10:42]The speaker shares a story about speaking broken Japanese and having a battle of who will fold first with someone speaking broken English.

[1.02:33 - 1.11:01]Overall, the speaker discusses their experiences learning Japanese and the challenges and funny moments that come with it.

[1.11:25 - 1.11:31] The speaker discusses their experience attempting to communicate in Japanese.

[1.14:54 - 1.15:14]The speaker recalls a phone call with a clinic where they had to use broken Japanese to book an appointment.

[1.17:34 - 1.17:43]They mention noticing that Japanese people will always try to respond in the language you first spoke to them in.

[1.17:34 - 1.17:43]They recall a time when they got lost in Japan and a police officer was able to communicate with them in multiple languages.

[1.17:48 - 1.17:55]Despite their struggles, the speaker is impressed when the clinic worker switches to perfect English.

[1.17:48 - 1.17:55]They reflect on their experiences with other clinics and their advertised English proficiency.

[1.17:48 - 1.17:55]The speaker mentions the difficulty of communicating sensitive information in a language they are not completely fluent in.

[1.18:25 - 1.18:36]The speaker also shares their own superpower wish of being able to accurately guess countries on GeoGuessr.

[1.18:46 - 1.18:53]The speaker ends with a mention of a recent video they made about strip clubs and a language barrier they encountered.

[1.11:01 - 1.19:00]The speaker discusses their experiences attempting to communicate in Japanese and reflects on the challenges and surprises they have encountered.

[1.19:00 - 1.19:08]Filming with Kaho and communicating with Japanese crew in broken Japanese

[1.19:08 - 1.19:22]Realizing one of the dancers could speak English in an American accent

[1.20:27 - 1.20:34]Being the "token tourist" in Japan and sometimes pretending to not speak Japanese

[1.21:06 - 1.21:22]Feeling frustrated with Kaho for not telling him she could speak English

[1.21:51 - 1.21:56]Enjoying trolling people by pretending to not speak Japanese until revealing he can speak it fluently

[1.21:51 - 1.21:56]Hearing people talk about foreigners in Japanese

[1.24:41 - 1.24:52]Experiencing similar reactions in Korea as a foreigner who can speak English

[1.25:04 - 1.25:12]Noticing people's double takes when speaking English in Japan as an Asian woman

[1.25:52 - 1.25:58]Asking Joey to go first in small towns because he looks the most Japanese

[1.19:00 - 1.26:10]The speaker talks about filming with a Japanese crew, communicating in broken Japanese, and realizing one of the dancers could speak English. He also shares experiences of being a foreigner in Japan and Korea, and trolling people by pretending to not speak Japanese. He also discusses people's reactions to foreigners speaking English and asking a friend to go first in small towns due to their appearance.

[1.27:05 - 1.27:12] A group of foreigners walk into a yakitori place in the middle of nowhere in Hokkaido.

[1.29:08 - 1.29:13]The locals stop eating and turn around to stare at the foreigners.

[1.29:13 - 1.29:29]The group of foreigners order food in Japanese, putting the locals at ease.

[1.31:38 - 1.31:44]One of the foreigners mentions wanting to travel to Nara, Hokkaido, and try real wagyu beef.

[1.32:17 - 1.32:25]Melin forces one of the foreigners to buy expensive strawberries in Japan.

[1.33:28 - 1.33:33]The foreigners discuss the difference in quality between Japanese and American strawberries.

[1.34:05 - 1.34:12]The foreigners then talk about their love for strawberries and how they enjoy them with Nutella.

[1.34:05 - 1.34:12]Japanese strawberries are described as juicy and sweet compared to American strawberries.

[1.34:05 - 1.34:12]The foreigners mention their love for strawberries on dishes and in desserts.

[1.26:10 - 1.34:12]A group of foreigners visit a local yakitori place in Hokkaido and discuss their love for strawberries and desire to travel to different parts of Japan. They also talk about the difference in quality between Japanese and American strawberries.

[1.34:39 - 1.34:45] The speaker talks about their favorite fruit, strawberries, and how it is already out of season.

[1.34:51 - 1.34:58]They discuss the idea of buying luxury fruit gift boxes, but realize that strawberries are no longer in season.

[1.34:51 - 1.34:58]They mention that they did not bring any fruit because they could not find their favorite fruit, but luxury bananas are not a thing.

[1.36:06 - 1.36:13]The speaker talks about the square watermelon trend in Japan, and debates whether they are edible or not.

[1.38:15 - 1.38:21]They discuss their experience with trying expensive strawberries, and how it was just like a regular strawberry.

[1.38:54 - 1.39:01]The speaker talks about a bar they went to where the bartender gave out strawberries to everyone.

[1.40:11 - 1.40:21]They mention going strawberry picking with their friend, and how they got sick from eating too many.

[1.41:53 - 1.42:02]The speaker talks about finding inspiration for their videos in Japan, but have been busy with appointments and adjusting to a new schedule.

[1.42:17 - 1.42:24]Their sleep schedule used to be going to bed at 4am and waking up at 10am, but now they have a more regular schedule in Japan.

[1.34:13 - 1.42:35]The speaker has been adjusting to a more regular schedule in Japan and has found inspiration for their videos there.

[1.43:12 - 1.43:20]The speaker talks about their friend who is addicted to a game called TFT.

[1.46:35 - 1.46:42]The speaker mentions their own struggles with understanding the game.

[1.46:35 - 1.46:42]They mention the lack of communication in the game.

[1.46:35 - 1.46:42]The speaker talks about how they enjoy playing the game with friends.

[1.46:48 - 1.46:55]They try to explain the game to the best of their ability.

[1.47:10 - 1.47:33]They compare the game to Bloons Tower Defense.

[1.47:33 - 1.47:51]The speaker discusses the gacha aspect of the game and the frustration it can cause.

[1.47:51 - 1.48:02]They briefly mention a sponsor and the generosity of the game.

[1.48:46 - 1.48:54]The speaker discusses the different ways they and their friends play the game.

[1.49:26 - 1.49:50]They talk about the emotional attachment to the game and the high cost of skins.

[1.50:05 - 1.50:11]The speaker reveals that they have spent over $2,000 on the game.

[1.50:17 - 1.50:23]They end with a humorous anecdote about how they have a "sugar daddy" for the game.

[1.42:35 - 1.50:23]Overall, the speaker talks about their experience with the game TFT and its gacha elements, as well as their own struggles and the different ways they and their friends play it.

[1.51:29 - 1.51:36]Discussion about League of Legends and characters

[1.52:25 - 1.52:32]Introduction to anime and discussion about favorite characters and shows

[1.54:34 - 1.54:42]Discussion about Jujutsu Kaisen and opinions on the show

[1.54:34 - 1.54:42]Compliments towards Jujutsu Kaisen and appreciation for certain characters and moments

[1.57:52 - 1.58:12]Overall enjoyment of the show and appreciation for comedic moments

[1.58:24 - 1.58:33]Differences in preferences for shows/movies vs. longer series

[1.59:05 - 1.59:16]Mention of a specific character that annoys the speaker

[1.50:23 - 1.59:16]Discussion and opinions on Jujutsu Kaisen, including specific moments and characters discussed.

[1.59:17 - 1.59:25] Discussion about anime preferences and different shows

[1.59:25 - 1.59:38]Mention of anime called "Mid-Basket" and "Darling"

[2.00:04 - 2.00:12]Talks about liking anime that is a "good time" and mentions "Planet But"

[2.00:18 - 2.00:31]Discussion about liking "cute slice of life" and "Jujutsu Kaisen"

[2.01:28 - 2.01:33]Discussion about "Magical Girl" genre and mentions "Puella Magi Madoka Magica"

[2.01:53 - 2.02:00]Discussion about liking "funny slice of life" and mentions "Ouran High School Host Club" and "Nichijou"

[2.02:13 - 2.02:27]Mention of not enjoying season two of "One Punch Man"

[2.02:40 - 2.02:49]Mention of liking "Death Note" and the character Misa

[2.03:36 - 2.03:42]Mention of not enjoying fights in anime but liking "One Punch Man"

[2.03:43 - 2.03:52]Mention of not liking high-stakes anime and preferring "cute" shows

[2.05:45 - 2.06:01]Discussion about liking "action" and mentions "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure"

[2.05:45 - 2.06:01]Discussion about the meme culture surrounding "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure"

[2.07:58 - 2.08:06]Mention of not knowing anything about "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure"

[1.59:17 - 2.08:52]Discussion about anime preferences, mentioning specific shows such as "Mid-Basket," "Planet But," "Darling," "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," "One Punch Man," "Death Note," "Ouran High School Host Club," "Nichijou," and "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure" and talking about liking "cute slice of life" and "Magical Girl" genres. Also mentions not liking high-stakes anime and not enjoying fights in anime but liking "One Punch Man." The conversation also includes discussion about the meme culture surrounding "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure."

[2.08:52 - 2.09:01]The speaker and someone named Dias are discussing their favorite types of anime

[2.09:01 - 2.09:16]Dias likes dramatic romance while the speaker likes romantic comedies

[2.09:16 - 2.09:23]The speaker cannot figure out Dias' preferences because he is inconsistent in his answers

[2.13:04 - 2.13:09]They mention a show called "My Dog and Me" and its confusing ending and sequel movie

[2.13:04 - 2.13:09]The speaker also mentions not understanding the Madoka Magica movie

[2.14:00 - 2.14:06]They discuss other confusing anime movies and mention Evangelion

[2.14:13 - 2.14:21]The speaker and Dias have similar tastes in "depression shows" and "trashy romance"

[2.14:58 - 2.15:03]They mention a show called Golden Time and its dramatic and "fucked up" content

[2.14:58 - 2.15:03]Dias also likes a show called Nana, which is mature and not a slice of life comedy

[2.15:11 - 2.15:19]The speaker did not understand the show and stopped watching after the first episode

[2.15:32 - 2.15:38]They mention watching Higurashi in English and then switching to Japanese, causing whiplash

[2.16:06 - 2.16:13]The speaker believes that everything is explained in the show and they just didn't pay attention

[2.08:52 - 2.16:13]The speaker and Dias discuss their favorite types of anime and mention shows like Golden Time, Nana, and Higurashi. They also share similar tastes in "depression shows" and "trashy romance." They mention confusing anime movies like Madoka Magica and Evangelion. The speaker did not understand Higurashi but believes everything is explained in the show.

[2.16:21 - 2.16:26]Season one of the anime is set up as a mystery plot line, with multiple playthroughs and unanswered questions.

[2.16:35 - 2.16:42]Season two reveals all the answers and ties everything together.

[2.17:41 - 2.17:59]The speaker watched the anime as a middle schooler and enjoyed it for its edginess and cute girls.

[2.18:36 - 2.18:43]They also mention watching "Elfen Lied" and "Katana Got 30", which they consider underrated.

[2.20:29 - 2.20:36]The speaker is currently trying to "culture" themselves by consuming more media, including movies like "Holes" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

[2.21:40 - 2.21:46]They also mention watching current anime like "Spy Family" and "Detective Conan".

[2.22:38 - 2.22:49]The speaker has finished "Demon Slayer" and "Attack on Titan".

[2.22:54 - 2.23:04]They did not enjoy "Attack on Titan" because they found the art ugly, but recommend the anime version.

[2.23:49 - 2.23:56]The speaker has a history of enjoying creepy and gory media, such as "Another" and "Higurashi".

[2.16:13 - 2.24:21]The speaker is currently trying to "culture" themselves by consuming more media, including anime and movies.

[2.29:44 - 2.29:55] The speaker and Emily discuss their preferences for anime

[2.30:38 - 2.30:51]They mention shows such as Nagatoro and Komi-san

[2.31:01 - 2.31:07]Emily defends her taste in anime

[2.31:01 - 2.31:07]They discuss shows like Re:Zero and Fruits Basket

[2.31:01 - 2.31:07]The speaker suggests Emily watch Re:Zero

[2.31:01 - 2.31:07]Emily mentions she talks about anime for a living

[2.31:01 - 2.31:07]They discuss Emily's YouTube and Twitch channels

[2.31:01 - 2.31:07]Emily's favorite social media handles are mentioned

[2.31:01 - 2.31:07]The speaker promotes their Patreon and Twitter

[2.31:07 - 2.31:12]They mention Emily's Patreon and YouTube links in the description

[2.31:07 - 2.31:12]The podcast ends with a thank you and a reminder to check out Emily's content

[2.24:21 - 2.31:12]Zero. The podcast ends with a thank you and a reminder to check out Emily's content.