[01:34 - 01:55]The speaker grew up in an Asian household with a Japanese parent and was exposed to anime from a young age.

[05:33 - 05:39]They watched shows like Pokemon, Dragon Ball, and Sazae-san, which is the longest running anime in Japan.

[06:38 - 06:50]They also watched shows like Doraemon and Sazae-san, which are considered traditional shows in Japan.

[07:54 - 08:01]Around the age of 5 or 6, they started to understand the difference between anime and cartoons.

[07:54 - 08:01]They didn't have a sudden realization of what anime was, but instead grew up with a clear understanding of it.

[07:54 - 08:01]The speaker's unique experience of growing up with anime influenced their eventual career as an anituber.

[08:02 - 08:07]They didn't realize that Pokemon was originally a Japanese show until they saw the Japanese version.

[08:19 - 08:30]They grew up in the golden age of Cartoon Network, with shows like Samurai Jack, Dexter's Lab, and Cowan Chicken.

[08:30 - 08:40]The speaker had a clear distinction between anime and cartoons, with anime being shows from Japan and cartoons being shows from Cartoon Network.

[00:00 - 08:45]Overall, the speaker's anime origin story showcases a cultural and personal connection to the medium, which has greatly influenced their life and career.

[08:46 - 09:06] Narrator discusses discovering anime through internet avatars and gifts

[14:29 - 14:35]Narrator's parents worried about obsession with anime, preferred drugs

[15:01 - 15:10]Narrator started reading manga around age 4 or 5

[15:23 - 15:31]Avatar also had an overarching story

[15:23 - 15:31]First manga was volume 2 of Dora

[15:31 - 15:40]First anime watched was Naruto after seeing it online

[15:31 - 15:40]Narrator relates to Dragon Ball Z from childhood

[15:31 - 15:40]Pokemon was first anime to have an overarching story

[15:31 - 15:40]Discovered more anime through internet access

[15:41 - 15:50]Yugioh discovered through card game, not anime

[16:09 - 16:15]Struggles with finding full episodes in Spanish on YouTube

[16:30 - 16:41]Some full anime movies on YouTube had missing parts

[08:46 - 16:47]The narrator discusses their discovery of anime through internet avatars and gifts, with Naruto being the first anime they watched. They also relate to Dragon Ball Z from their childhood and discuss how Pokemon and Avatar were the first anime to have an overarching story. Yugioh was discovered through the card game and the narrator's parents were initially worried about their obsession with anime. They also started reading manga at a young age and struggled with finding full episodes on YouTube, sometimes in Spanish. Overall, the narrator has been a longtime anime fan since childhood.

[16:47 - 16:57] The speaker has not seen 15 minutes of the first Naruto movie because they watched it on YouTube, which had a maximum upload time of 10 minutes.

[19:41 - 19:53]The speaker's exposure to anime was through Toonami and TV, and also through small exposures in Thailand with Thai dubs.

[20:25 - 20:31]The speaker discovered Princess Mononoke before discovering Naruto.

[22:29 - 22:38]The speaker also went through a phase of using LimeWire, where they accidentally downloaded clips of Bible Black and other full-length Hentai videos.

[23:38 - 23:47]In the speaker's teenage years, they were addicted to playing Xbox and Call of Duty.

[24:02 - 24:11]The speaker had a gap in watching anime, but does not disclose the reason.

[16:47 - 24:11]The speaker's exposure to anime began with Toonami and TV, followed by small exposures in Thailand and discovering Princess Mononoke. They then went through a phase of using LimeWire and playing Xbox before returning to watching anime.

[24:12 - 24:25] During high school, speaker experienced a burnout with anime but continued to read manga religiously.

[24:49 - 25:04]Speaker's mother pushed anime as a way to keep her Japanese culture and language alive.

[26:29 - 26:38]Speaker and co-hosts all know a second language due to immersion in the culture.

[27:01 - 27:09]As a child, speaker absorbed Japanese through anime and manga, leading to fluency and appreciation for the culture.

[27:18 - 27:30]Speaker and co-hosts discuss what drew them to anime as a medium, including its structure and lack of talking down to the audience.

[29:24 - 29:38]Pokemon and its characters, particularly Gary, are discussed as examples of this structure and appeal.

[29:52 - 29:59]As an adult, speaker finds Ash to be a more lackluster character compared to the more successful and competent Gary.

[24:12 - 31:16]Overall, anime provided a structured and immersive experience for the speaker and co-hosts, leading to fluency in the language and appreciation for the culture.

[31:16 - 31:21]The speaker discusses their disappointment with Ash's defeat in Pokemon.

[31:21 - 31:30]They mention the artificial bonds formed between Ash and his Pokemon.

[31:21 - 31:30]Charizard's actions during the final fight are discussed.

[31:46 - 31:52]The speaker brings up the "Ash percent" speedrun in Pokemon.

[32:47 - 32:52]Digimon is mentioned and the speaker's love for the anime.

[33:07 - 33:16]The difficulty of the Digimon games is discussed.

[33:16 - 33:23]The speaker mentions playing Pokemon in French.

[35:20 - 35:26]Samurai Jack is brought up and the speaker's love for the show.

[36:22 - 36:27]The inevitability of the speaker getting into anime is discussed.

[36:39 - 36:52]Japanese culture being a foreign concept is mentioned.

[36:53 - 37:04]They discuss their exposure to Japanese culture as a child.

[37:05 - 37:15]The recent mainstream popularity of Japan as a tourist destination is discussed.

[37:05 - 37:15]The speaker mentions planning a trip to Japan with their parents.

[31:16 - 37:45]The speaker discusses their love for anime and Japanese culture, mentioning their disappointment with Ash's defeat in Pokemon and their love for Digimon and Samurai Jack. They also discuss the recent mainstream popularity of Japan as a tourist destination and their own plans to visit with their parents.

[41:43 - 41:52]Person reminisces about watching Takeshi's castle as a child

[43:01 - 43:06]Describes the challenges in Takeshi's castle, such as the lotion staircase and rock skipping

[43:01 - 43:06]Notes how the show would not be allowed on air now due to safety concerns

[43:06 - 43:14]Mentions Takeshi's castle and other Japanese shows being adapted in other countries

[43:22 - 43:28]Discusses how it was one of the few Japanese shows available at the time

[43:22 - 43:28]Talks about the chaotic editing style of Japanese variety shows

[43:28 - 43:35]Mentions how now it is easy to find anything about Japanese culture online

[43:28 - 43:35]Credits Takeshi's castle and other game shows for getting them interested in anime

[43:28 - 43:35]Initially hesitant to watch an anime, but eventually gives in and enjoys it

[43:44 - 43:55]Talks about wanting to be a TV and film snob and discovering Death Note

[37:45 - 44:36]Watching Takeshi's castle as a child sparked an interest in Japanese culture and led to the person discovering anime.

[44:56 - 45:03] Narrator initially skipped watching a show called Death Note

[48:53 - 49:00]Became obsessed with the show and stayed up all night to finish it

[50:31 - 50:46]After reading the synopsis, decided to give it a try

[50:46 - 51:05]Started binging other popular anime shows, including Code Geass and Love Hina

[50:46 - 51:05]Eventually reached a point where the shows didn't feel as exciting as before

[50:46 - 51:05]Despite the ending being satisfying, the first 11 episodes were boring and the main character was unlikeable

[51:26 - 51:47]School Days was the show that ruined the excitement of watching anime

[51:26 - 51:47]Narrator's opinion on the show changed multiple times, but currently gives it a rating of six out of ten

[52:24 - 52:35]Makoto's character development was the only interesting aspect of the show

[44:36 - 52:35]School Days is a show that has a satisfying ending but is ultimately unsatisfying overall

[53:55 - 54:04] The speaker discusses watching an anime called "School Days" and being disturbed by the content.

[54:04 - 54:12]They mention a specific episode involving a threesome that made them pause and question what they were watching.

[55:29 - 55:50]The speaker expresses frustration with people who gave the show a high rating and calls it a "suffering" to watch.

[55:29 - 55:50]They mention having to watch 40 minutes of a "let's play" before the show starts, and how they hate the show.

[56:17 - 56:24]The speaker admits to giving the show a high rating in the past due to the meta aspect of the ending.

[56:37 - 56:45]The speaker criticizes the show for having a plot similar to a porn film.

[56:37 - 56:45]They mention the shock factor of the show's ending and how it was not satisfying.

[56:45 - 57:09]They mention that the show is called "School Days HQ" and that it has a "porn plot."

[58:40 - 58:51]The speaker discusses their past opinions on the show, including making a video about it.

[58:40 - 58:51]The speaker reflects on their teenage years and how they used to have "dumb opinions."

[58:57 - 59:12]They mention starting their YouTube channel at 19 and cringing at their past content.

[59:24 - 59:37]The speaker talks about the internet being a place where they could grow and change their opinions without having to publicly announce it.

[59:59 - 1.00:07]They mention a video they made six years ago about the show, and how they can't watch it due to cringe.

[1.00:31 - 1.00:40]They discuss the concept of a good ending and how it doesn't necessarily have to be memorable.

[52:35 - 1.00:40]The speaker discusses their experience watching the anime "School Days" and being disturbed by its content. They criticize the show for having a plot similar to a porn film and express frustration with people who gave it a high rating. The speaker reflects on their past opinions and cringes at their previous content. Overall, the speaker strongly dislikes the show and its ending.

[1.05:01 - 1.05:07]Podcast hosts discuss their past videos and how their opinions have changed over time

[1.06:15 - 1.06:23]They mention that they like seeing growth and improvement in themselves

[1.06:35 - 1.06:46]They mention starting a Patreon to help fund the podcast and its production costs

[1.06:35 - 1.06:46]They assure viewers that nothing will change and the Patreon is purely optional

[1.06:46 - 1.07:04]They compare it to other popular anime and its impact on the fandom

[1.07:05 - 1.07:11]They shout out their Twitter and mention that the podcast will be available on Spotify and Apple soon

[1.07:22 - 1.07:27]They discuss the cultural significance and divisiveness of the show

[1.07:28 - 1.07:31]They bring up the anime "School Days" and the ongoing debate surrounding it

[1.07:28 - 1.07:31]This episode has been a shit roasting of the host's 10/10 opinion on "School Days"

[1.00:41 - 1.07:31]The hosts discuss their past videos, growth and improvement, the anime "School Days" and its cultural impact, and their Patreon. They also shout out their Twitter and mention the availability of the podcast on Spotify and Apple.