[00:00 - 00:05] A discussion about anime dynamics and how they differ from real life

[00:16 - 00:24]Introduction of the podcast "Trash Taste" and its hosts Connor, Joey, and Garnt

[00:53 - 01:14]Comparison of their approaches to learning Japanese, with Connor taking classes and Joey being self-taught

[01:14 - 01:35]Struggles with self-discipline and staying focused during online classes

[06:20 - 06:34]Joey's preference for learning Japanese through watching virtual YouTubers

[06:41 - 06:48]Comparisons between anime dialogue and real-life conversations

[07:07 - 07:16]The benefits of watching virtual YouTubers for learning Japanese

[07:33 - 07:53]The differences between real-life speech and anime voice acting

[00:00 - 07:53]The hosts discuss their different approaches to learning Japanese and the challenges they face, with Joey finding success through watching virtual YouTubers. They also touch on the differences between anime dialogue and real-life conversations.

[07:53 - 08:25]Discussion about watching live stream VTubers and its usefulness for learning Japanese

[08:42 - 08:47]Finding joy in discovering a favorite VTuber and being able to understand some Japanese words while watching anime

[09:08 - 09:19]Kanji as a helpful tool for learning Japanese and its similarity to recognizing words in English

[14:15 - 14:21]Personal experience with learning English in school and unconventional writing styles

[14:22 - 14:34]Differences in English education between the speaker's and the listener's schools

[07:53 - 15:00]Discussion about the usefulness of watching live stream VTubers for learning Japanese, the benefits of learning kanji, and personal experiences with learning English in school.

[15:00 - 15:06]Not enough English teachers in school, had to learn literature and comprehension on our own

[15:06 - 15:19]Learning a new language as an adult is a different challenge

[15:35 - 15:46]Being into Japanese culture and anime has made it easier to understand some concepts in the language

[16:09 - 16:22]Zoning out Japanese while watching anime, realizing it didn't help with learning the language

[16:40 - 16:49]Recommending learning a language takes commitment and at least five years

[17:52 - 17:57]Many people quit because of fear of wasting time

[19:01 - 19:17]Everyone has a different learning path and it takes failing to discover the best way to learn

[20:05 - 20:12]Duolingo is not an effective way to learn Japanese

[21:22 - 21:27]Best memorization techniques for learning hiragana and katakana were found through research

[21:22 - 21:27]Learning hiragana and katakana unlocks the world of Japanese language

[15:00 - 22:03]Learning a new language as an adult is a challenging and time-consuming process, but being immersed in the culture and finding effective learning techniques can make it easier. Duolingo is not an effective method, and finding the best learning path involves failing and committing to at least five years of learning.

[22:03 - 22:08]The speaker talks about using mnemonic devices, specifically for memorizing McDonald's menus

[22:08 - 22:15]They mention that memory champions also use this technique to memorize things

[22:21 - 22:30]The speaker gives an example of using a chef's hat as a symbol for cooking in their mnemonic system

[22:43 - 23:01]They explain how this technique helps with memory and compares it to a filing cabinet

[23:17 - 23:31]The speaker discusses their own experience with learning kanji and how they find it easier to learn visually

[24:43 - 24:50]They reveal that the speaker, Joey, has a very high level of Japanese fluency

[25:30 - 25:43]Joey shares that he has been studying Japanese his whole life and used to read a kanji dictionary for fun as a child

[27:30 - 27:45]They mention Joey's mother's rule of only responding if spoken to in Japanese, which helped improve his language skills

[28:23 - 28:31]The speaker expresses a desire to experience the Monogatari series in Japanese

[28:37 - 28:54]A video is mentioned that the speaker is trying to write about how English speakers will never fully understand Nishohishin's work

[28:55 - 29:04]They mention the difficulty of translating the works of Nishohishin and express their love for his writing

[22:03 - 29:17]The speaker discusses mnemonic devices, Joey's high level of Japanese fluency, and their shared love for the Monogatari series and Nishohishin's writing.

[30:33 - 31:02] Discussion about the author Nisho Isha and his unique writing style

[32:02 - 32:19]Mention of the monogatari series and its popularity

[32:02 - 32:19]Mention of another series, Kubiki Cycle, that inspired the monogatari series

[32:43 - 32:57]Comparison of reading the light novel versus watching the anime adaptation

[32:43 - 32:57]Appreciation for the animation studio Shaft and their handling of Nisho Isha's writing

[34:22 - 34:31]Confusion about the timeline and order of events in the monogatari series

[34:31 - 34:38]Comparison to the movie Pulp Fiction and its non-linear storytelling

[35:45 - 36:00]Discussion about the broadcast order of the anime series Haruhi Suzumiya and its impact on viewers

[36:41 - 36:51]The speaker's personal experience with accidentally watching the movie version before the series

[29:17 - 36:51]The monogatari series is a popular and complex anime that defies traditional storytelling conventions.

[37:21 - 37:35] The speaker discusses their experience watching the anime film "The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" without any prior knowledge or context.

[37:46 - 37:55]They compare the film to the TV series and express disappointment with the characters and plot.

[40:20 - 40:41]The speaker brings up the anime "Lucky Star" as another example of a meta anime that they enjoyed.

[40:47 - 40:54]The speaker mentions that they ruined the experience for themselves by watching the climax before the build-up.

[41:59 - 42:17]They also mention that the meta aspects of the anime were innovative at the time of its release, but have since become overused and lazy in other anime.

[43:20 - 43:40]They discuss the decline of meta humor in anime and mention a recent example of a failed attempt at meta humor in the anime "The Milky Sakai."

[44:37 - 44:54]The speaker shares their preference for "trashy" anime in the ecchi genre and their enjoyment of watching scenes acted out by voice actors.

[36:51 - 44:54]The speaker discusses their experience with "The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" and the decline of meta humor in anime, using examples such as "Lucky Star" and "The Milky Sakai." They also mention their preference for "trashy" anime and their enjoyment of scenes acted out by voice actors.

[45:54 - 46:03] Person is discussing their lack of interest in isekai anime.

[47:02 - 47:08]They also talk about how watching trash anime is just an easy way to turn off their brain and not be challenged.

[47:26 - 47:31]They mention a specific show that they couldn't even muster up the energy to type in and watch.

[48:19 - 48:37]They mention their struggle with finding the right mood to watch good anime and how it can take them years to watch a show they know they will love.

[50:13 - 50:20]The social aspect of watching anime and being part of the discourse online is mentioned.

[50:29 - 50:38]They bring up a specific show's ending that caused controversy, but they still enjoyed it because of the social aspect.

[51:10 - 51:16]The person mentions how they need the YouTube comments to fully enjoy a show or clip.

[51:45 - 52:00]They express frustration when comments are disabled on YouTube videos.

[44:54 - 52:05]The person discusses their lack of interest in isekai anime and how they prefer to watch trash anime to turn off their brain. They mention their struggle with finding the right mood to watch good anime and the social aspect of being part of the discourse online. They also mention a specific controversial ending that they still enjoyed because of the social aspect and their need for YouTube comments to fully enjoy a show or clip. They express frustration when comments are disabled on YouTube videos.

[56:14 - 56:23] Group of kids on school trip find a guy in a cave who asks them to play a game

[57:20 - 57:33]They get teleported into a mech and have to fight to save the world

[57:20 - 57:33]Each time they pilot the mech, one of them dies

[57:48 - 58:09]Show explores the backstory and struggles of each kid as they deal with their impending death

[58:49 - 58:55]It's a raw and uncomfortable look into the human condition and life

[58:49 - 58:55]Bocorano is a disturbing and brutally honest show that leaves a lasting impact Summary:

[59:12 - 59:27]Not many people watched it when it first came out due to poor marketing

[52:05 - 59:27]Bocorano is a disturbing and brutally honest show about a group of kids who are tasked with piloting a mech to save the world, but each time they do, one of them dies. The show explores the raw and uncomfortable realities of life and the human condition. It was not widely watched when it first came out due to poor marketing.

[1.01:13 - 1.01:35]Discussion about "Evangelion" and its influence on other anime shows

[1.01:58 - 1.02:05]Mention of "RahXephon" as another "Evangelion" rip-off, but still a good show

[1.01:58 - 1.02:05]Mention of the creator of "Evangelion" saying there is no deeper meaning to the show, but some fans still analyze every detail

[1.02:05 - 1.02:26]Introduction of "Bokurano" as a lesser-known but impactful anime

[1.02:05 - 1.02:26]Comparison of "Bokurano" and "Evangelion" in terms of storytelling and messages

[1.02:26 - 1.02:33]Discussion of uncomfortable and tragic themes in "Bokurano"

[1.03:06 - 1.03:16]Praise for the power of human drama shows and their relatability

[1.03:57 - 1.04:10]Mention of "Oyasumi Punpun" as a highly impactful manga

[1.04:28 - 1.04:37]Comparison to "Danganronpa" and its portrayal of despair

[1.04:57 - 1.05:10]Discussion of the relatable and disturbing characters and situations in "Oyasumi Punpun"

[1.05:44 - 1.05:58]Recommendation to watch "Bokurano" for those in the right headspace

[1.05:58 - 1.06:10]Personal experience with crying while watching emotional shows

[1.06:16 - 1.06:23]Mention of "Golden Time" and "Sukkite Ii na yo" as other sad shows, but not as despair-inducing

[1.06:57 - 1.07:04]Discussion of different emotions evoked by sadness and despair

[59:27 - 1.07:21]Final reflection on the impact and emotional weight of certain anime shows

[1.07:43 - 1.07:52]Connor and the others discuss a show called Boakarano, which is similar to Bojack Horseman but with 12 equally fucked up children

[1.10:08 - 1.10:14]They also talk about a 4 episode OVA based on the novel No Longer Human by Dazai Osamu, which is a harrowing and depressing story about a man's struggles with depression and suicide

[1.13:21 - 1.13:32]Connor mentions how he needs to be in the right headspace to watch these types of shows and how they can affect his emotions

[1.13:50 - 1.14:03]They also discuss how the real Dazai Osamu was a depressed author who wrote some amazing pieces of literature

[1.14:40 - 1.15:02]The group talks about the importance of experiencing these types of media and how it can help one process and understand emotions better

[1.15:15 - 1.15:31]They ask each other if there are any shows or anime that have affected them in any way, whether positively or negatively

[1.07:21 - 1.15:31]The group discusses various shows and media that have affected them emotionally, particularly those with dark and depressing themes, and the importance of experiencing and processing these emotions.

[1.15:31 - 1.15:46]Black Butler made the speaker rethink life

[1.15:58 - 1.16:06]The speaker's life was changed by Clannad, as cliche as it may sound

[1.16:06 - 1.16:15]The speaker broke down while watching it, which was a first for any media

[1.16:15 - 1.16:24]The second half of Clannad's Afterstory had a brutal payoff after a long build-up

[1.17:17 - 1.17:25]Clannad showed the importance of family and made the speaker appreciate their own family more

[1.18:20 - 1.18:27]The show can be difficult to recommend, as the first season is slow but necessary for understanding the characters in the second season

[1.21:06 - 1.21:15]Some people are still very into the manga version of Seraph of the End

[1.22:42 - 1.22:55]Another show, Seraph of the End, had a promising start but lost its identity and fell off in popularity

[1.23:24 - 1.23:34]It lacks its own identity and the main character is annoying

[1.15:31 - 1.23:34]Black Butler and Clannad changed the speaker's life, with the latter's Afterstory having a brutal payoff and showing the importance of family. Seraph of the End had a promising start but lacked its own identity and its main character was annoying.

[1.23:45 - 1.23:50]The speaker discusses their preference for less potent anime and mentions Black Clover.

[1.24:12 - 1.24:18]They express their love for unknown manga and mention their interest in finding and discussing them.

[1.24:18 - 1.24:23]They give a brief synopsis of Terraformers and recommend it.

[1.24:28 - 1.24:37]The speaker talks about reading Terraformers and their enjoyment of its concept despite its poor anime adaptation.

[1.28:56 - 1.29:05]The speaker goes off on a tangent about their love for Gantz and its worldbuilding.

[1.29:05 - 1.29:11]They mention some questionable elements in Gantz, including a character doing blackface and a public shooting.

[1.23:34 - 1.31:16]The speaker concludes by acknowledging that these elements make it difficult to recommend Gantz, despite it being an interesting series. Overall, they express their love for edgy manga and their appreciation for Gantz's big-brained answers to its mysteries.

[1.32:02 - 1.32:08]Discussion of Japanese live action movies

[1.32:08 - 1.32:17]Mention of Gantz and its controversial content

[1.33:11 - 1.33:19]Brief review of Gantz live action movie and its CGI

[1.33:11 - 1.33:19]Praise for Gintama live action movie and its comedy and action scenes

[1.33:38 - 1.33:43]Comparison to other live action anime adaptations, such as Ghost in the Shell and Attack on Titan

[1.34:58 - 1.35:07]Discussion of Alita: Battle Angel and its quality as an adaptation

[1.35:41 - 1.35:53]Mention of recommending Attack on Titan to a normie cousin and their reaction to the live action movie

[1.36:48 - 1.37:01]Discussion of Edge of Tomorrow and its source material

[1.38:06 - 1.38:20]Brief mention of Erased live action adaptation

[1.38:25 - 1.38:35]Mention of Assassination Classroom live action adaptation

[1.38:35 - 1.38:41]Personal enjoyment of trashy live action anime movies

[1.31:17 - 1.38:55]Battle Angel, Assassination Classroom, Edge of Tomorrow, and Erased. Praise for Gintama and Alita adaptations, disappointment with other adaptations, and personal guilty pleasure in watching trashy live action anime movies.

[1.38:55 - 1.39:02]The speaker discusses the concept of curiosity killing the cat and its relation to watching anime adaptations.

[1.39:09 - 1.39:15]They mention that anime adaptations are often disappointing and not worth watching.

[1.39:09 - 1.39:15]The speaker talks about their experience with watching the live action adaptation of "Death Note" and how it was a waste of time.

[1.39:22 - 1.39:30]They also mention the live action adaptation of "Fullmetal Alchemist" and how they have no desire to watch it.

[1.40:13 - 1.40:35]The speaker talks about how they have watched more anime live action adaptations that were bad than ones that were worth making a video about.

[1.41:44 - 1.42:06]They discuss the anime "Kaiji" and its premise of gambling to clear a debt.

[1.42:19 - 1.42:24]The speaker talks about the low quality of the anime's resolution and how it may have contributed to its lack of popularity.

[1.42:47 - 1.42:56]They mention the lack of female characters and the presence of ugly male characters in the anime.

[1.44:36 - 1.44:44]The speaker talks about another series by the same author, "Akagi," which is also about gambling.

[1.45:12 - 1.45:21]They mention how watching anime can make someone interested in learning a new game, such as Majang or Shogi.

[1.45:52 - 1.45:57]The speaker expresses surprise that there has not been a chess anime, given its potential for drama and excitement.

[1.38:55 - 1.46:05]The speaker discusses the disappointment of anime adaptations and their own experiences with live action adaptations. They also mention specific series such as "Death Note" and "Fullmetal Alchemist." They discuss the anime "Kaiji" and its premise of gambling to clear a debt, as well as other series by the same author. They also touch on the potential for a chess anime.

[1.46:15 - 1.46:24]The speaker got sucked into watching chess on YouTube and became interested in the history and premise of the game.

[1.46:43 - 1.46:48]They couldn't find any anime or manga about chess and were disappointed.

[1.46:48 - 1.47:05]The stereotype in anime is that chess is played by a transfer student who is also part of a wealthy family.

[1.47:06 - 1.47:14]Chess is often used in anime to make a character appear smart.

[1.47:28 - 1.47:38]The speaker started playing professional chess at 13 years old after playing video games with their dad.

[1.48:24 - 1.48:33]They joined the chess club at school and started winning games against other schools.

[1.48:50 - 1.48:57]The speaker and another player were rivals with equal power levels, like in an anime.

[1.48:57 - 1.49:02]The speaker's chess experience is like an anime.

[1.49:11 - 1.49:18]They beat a team that had been winning for 10 years, shocking their opponents.

[1.49:43 - 1.49:48]The speaker played against the same person they beat in their school's chess club and drew the game.

[1.50:39 - 1.50:47]They joined a chess tournament with 200-300 kids and kept winning.

[1.51:18 - 1.51:26]The speaker's friend lost, so they announced they would play for them in the finals.

[1.52:12 - 1.52:18]They made it onto the team and were ranked 10th out of 10 players.

[1.52:24 - 1.52:40]The number one player was the main bully at the speaker's school, making it seem like a manga plot twist.

[1.53:09 - 1.53:25]The speaker started to dislike chess when it became more serious and they were criticized for losing a game.

[1.53:09 - 1.53:25]The speaker lost interest in chess and stopped playing.

[1.46:05 - 1.53:25]The speaker's chess experience can be summarized as a "sports anime" with a rival, tournament arcs, and plot twists.

[1.54:29 - 1.54:37]Person reminisces about playing chess in their youth

[1.57:34 - 1.57:40]Mentions playing against older men in a pub and beating them

[1.57:48 - 1.58:08]Describes the competitive and intense atmosphere surrounding chess

[1.58:52 - 1.59:00]Describes a move they always wanted to use in chess

[1.59:25 - 1.59:36]Talks about the pressure and scrutiny from opponents and coaches

[2.00:05 - 2.00:10]Reflects on how their parents were proud of their chess skills

[2.00:05 - 2.00:10]Talks about a rejuvenation of their enjoyment for chess in their teens

[2.00:05 - 2.00:10]Mentions joining a local pub chess team and facing tough opponents

[2.00:05 - 2.00:10]Remembers being pushed by adults and peers to excel in chess

[2.00:05 - 2.00:10]Talks about how chess helped them in job interviews

[2.00:21 - 2.00:27]Expresses interest in turning their chess experience into an anime

[1.53:25 - 2.00:39]Person reflects on their childhood and teenage experience with chess, including the intense pressure and scrutiny from opponents and coaches, as well as their rejuvenation of enjoyment in their teens and how chess helped them in job interviews. They express interest in turning their chess experience into an anime.

[2.00:39 - 2.00:48]The speaker discusses their love for chess and how it allows them to connect with others.

[2.00:48 - 2.00:55]They also enjoy beating people who think they are good at chess.

[2.00:48 - 2.00:55]The speaker talks about the power trip of playing against someone who has been studying chess.

[2.00:55 - 2.01:00]They mention how chess is becoming popular on Twitch.

[2.01:19 - 2.01:24]The speaker talks about the difference between casual and professional chess, and how professional chess can be drawn out and unpleasant.

[2.01:24 - 2.01:29]They share a personal experience of playing chess and making the game awkward for their opponent.

[2.01:24 - 2.01:29]They mention how their chess records can be found online.

[2.03:20 - 2.03:27]The speaker talks about receiving a Wendy trophy for winning three games professionally.

[2.04:21 - 2.04:31]The speaker talks about their natural talent for video games and jokes about being a pro at spelling.

[2.05:41 - 2.05:53]The episode was unscripted and the hosts discuss which format their viewers prefer.

[2.06:27 - 2.06:34]They thank viewers for watching and encourage them to comment and subscribe.

[2.00:39 - 2.06:45]The episode ends with the hosts thanking viewers and reminding them to like, subscribe, and share the video.