[00:00 - 00:05]Page content includes a conversation between two individuals about making friends as a transfer student, with one person expressing difficulty in doing so.

[00:23 - 00:35]The conversation then shifts to introduce the host of a show called "Trash Taste" and a guest, Nino, who is a singer.

[04:02 - 04:16]Nino talks about their background as an internet singer and their Japanese-American heritage.

[04:02 - 04:16]They mention their YouTube debut and express excitement for new opportunities in their music career.

[06:01 - 06:09]They discuss their start in music, including covering anime and vocaloid songs, as well as a few Avril Lavigne songs.

[07:13 - 07:19]Nino explains that music was an outlet for them during a time when they were introverted and stayed at home.

[00:00 - 07:28]The conversation covers topics such as making friends as a transfer student, Nino's background as an internet singer and Japanese-American, their start in music, and their excitement for new opportunities in their music career.

[07:41 - 07:51]Speaker discusses their passion for music and desire to reach out to people

[11:08 - 11:20]The speaker's unique approach gained attention and their songs started reaching a wider audience

[11:35 - 11:46]They started uploading their own songs and discovered a large online community through the internet

[11:35 - 11:46]They began by doing covers of anime and Vocaloid songs in English on the Japanese platform Nikoniko

[12:57 - 13:03]The speaker's musical influences include a variety of genres and artists, with anime being a significant influence

[13:04 - 13:11]The speaker's success on Nikoniko led to a larger following on YouTube as well

[13:04 - 13:11]The speaker's experience showcases the power of persistence and passion in the music industry

[13:31 - 13:37]They were eventually scouted by a director and signed by a company

[15:09 - 15:17]Nikoniko is described as a closed but supportive community with a different culture compared to YouTube

[07:28 - 15:30]Speaker discusses their journey from uploading English covers of anime and Vocaloid songs on Nikoniko to being signed by a company, showcasing the supportive and unique culture of the platform and the power of pursuing one's passion.

[15:42 - 15:55]The speaker discusses the differences between YouTube and Nikoniko, a platform focused on anime and the weeb community.

[16:31 - 16:36]The speaker expresses interest in exploring Nikoniko more due to its potential for talent and professional opportunities.

[16:56 - 17:03]The speaker reveals their own experience with getting signed and voicing an anime opening on Nikoniko.

[18:50 - 18:57]They discuss the process of recording an album and working in a professional studio for the first time.

[21:17 - 21:24]The speaker talks about the transition from amateur to professional and the continuous enjoyment of their work.

[22:45 - 22:55]The album was initially aimed at the Japanese audience, but the global community grew over time.

[23:34 - 23:41]The speaker has performed in various countries, including Australia, and discusses learning how to greet audiences in different languages.

[15:31 - 23:41]In summary, the speaker discusses their experience with getting signed and voicing an anime opening on Nikoniko, as well as their transition from amateur to professional and their enjoyment of their work.

[23:41 - 23:46] The speaker is usually restricted by time when talking

[24:03 - 24:09]They have performed in various countries including America, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Germany

[24:18 - 24:25]They performed in their home city and felt like they were going back home

[24:35 - 24:41]They also performed in Sydney, Australia at a convention called Smash

[25:07 - 25:12]The convention had grown significantly since the speaker's first visit, which made them proud of their city

[26:05 - 26:10]They discuss attending conventions and feeling daunted by going alone

[27:15 - 27:20]They have never cosplayed before, but may consider it in the future

[30:14 - 30:25]The speaker's favorite anime is Full Metal Alchemist and they mention the banger openings

[30:34 - 30:40]They mention enjoying Full Metal Alchemist and getting into anime through music

[30:46 - 30:55]The speaker usually enjoys adventure series with male protagonists

[23:41 - 31:07]The speaker discusses their experiences performing in various countries, including their home city and at a convention in Australia. They also mention attending conventions and their love for Full Metal Alchemist and anime with good music.

[31:07 - 31:13] The speaker talks about the Asian Kung Fu generation opening as well as their own experience with anime opening songs.

[33:20 - 33:38]They discuss the qualities of a good anime opening and how it differs from regular J-Pop or J-Rock.

[33:38 - 33:43]They mention the Vocaloid community and how it has influenced the Japanese music scene.

[33:55 - 34:01]The speaker shares their personal love for a certain genre of music that sounds like it belongs in an anime.

[36:18 - 36:28]The speaker talks about their own experience as an anime singer and how it affects their enjoyment of karaoke.

[37:19 - 37:27]They discuss the difficulties of singing their own songs at karaoke and the scoring system used in karaoke games.

[37:42 - 37:50]The speaker mentions that singing has become their career and they no longer go to karaoke for fun.

[31:07 - 38:20]A concise summary would be that the speaker discusses their experience with anime opening songs and the differences between anime music and regular J-Pop or J-Rock. They also mention their personal love for a specific genre of music and the difficulties of singing their own songs at karaoke now that singing has become their career.

[38:20 - 38:27] Talk about doing karaoke with someone who is a good singer

[38:36 - 38:42]Discuss the influence of anime openings on album and fan base

[39:53 - 39:59]Mention change in fan base from mostly female to more diverse

[41:09 - 41:15]Talk about how fan base changed after revealing identity

[43:21 - 43:27]Share experience of performing in front of large crowds for the first time

[44:51 - 44:59]Discuss nerves before performing and love for being on stage

[38:20 - 45:44]Mention first time on stage as a realization of passion for performing Overall, the speaker discusses their experience with performing and the impact of anime openings on their fan base. They also share their nerves before performing and their love for being on stage.

[45:44 - 52:56]• The speaker talks about their experience performing on stage and how they had no previous stage experience. • They mention a recent video performance in Japan and how they hated it because of the intimate setting and COVID restrictions. • They express their fear of making eye contact with the audience and feeling like they are ruining the performance. • They discuss the difference between performing in Japan and America, with Japan having higher expectations for perfection. • The speaker talks about their fear of messing up on stage and how it appears in their nightmares. • They discuss the impact of COVID on their schedule and the struggles of the music industry. • The speaker talks about using their at-home time wisely to create new music. • They mention the anticipation for when live performances can resume and how it will be a big comeback. • The speaker shares a funny anecdote about going to the cinema and not being able to have popcorn. • The host mentions the small bladders of the hosts and how they have to take breaks during recordings. • The speaker talks about their love for popcorn and never saying no when offered. • The episode is sponsored by Customcast, an app for achieving dreams of becoming a virtual performer. • The speaker discusses their preference for staying at home and how COVID hasn't affected their daily routine too much. • The comprehensive summary is that the speaker discusses their experience performing, the impact of COVID on the music industry, and their love for popcorn.

[52:57 - 53:06] Customcast app allows users to create customizable virtual avatars

[53:07 - 53:14]In the free basic version, users can create high quality 3D avatars without needing a phone number or social media registration

[53:15 - 53:22]The app offers a variety of customization options, including hairstyles, clothes, backgrounds, and body sizes

[53:23 - 53:29]Users can choose to create a kawaii anime girl avatar or make their avatar look like themselves

[53:35 - 53:45]In-app purchases are available for more unique features

[53:52 - 54:00]The avatar can be used for streaming, with the virtual camera detecting facial expressions and movements

[54:00 - 54:06]Both girl and boy avatars can be created

[54:06 - 54:12]The app is available for download (links provided in description)

[54:22 - 54:32]Nano talks about the pressure to be perfect in the Japanese music industry and how her mysterious character helped her focus on music

[1.00:32 - 1.00:37]She also discusses breaking away from that character and feeling lost at times

[52:57 - 1.00:45]Overall, the app offers a fun and customizable way for users to express themselves and potentially become their dream waifu or husbando.

[1.00:50 - 1.01:02]The speaker discusses the pressure and discomfort of being a public figure and maintaining a certain image on YouTube.

[1.01:02 - 1.01:08]They question whether their personality has changed due to doing YouTube or personal reasons.

[1.01:15 - 1.01:20]The speaker presents an image of themselves on their best days and wonders if not showing their struggles is being dishonest.

[1.01:33 - 1.01:42]There is pressure to always be entertaining and in a good mood on camera.

[1.01:56 - 1.02:02]The speaker mentions the growing trend of faceless YouTubers and the risks of showing one's face in the entertainment industry.

[1.02:02 - 1.02:12]They mention the difficulties and funny moments of not showing their face in promotional materials.

[1.02:54 - 1.03:01]They discuss the positive change of being able to be more authentic and themselves on YouTube.

[1.04:02 - 1.04:14]The speaker talks about the beginning of their career and how their image was decided for them by their director.

[1.05:48 - 1.05:54]The speaker discusses the challenge of creating a signature and shares their unique signature.

[1.00:45 - 1.07:59]The speaker discusses the pressure, discomfort, and challenges of being a public figure and maintaining a certain image on YouTube, as well as the positive change of being able to be more authentic on the platform. They also share their experience of not showing their face in the entertainment industry and the difficulties of creating a signature.

[1.10:05 - 1.10:19]Person talks about signing something with a different signature

[1.12:21 - 1.12:29]Other people have asked them to redo their signature

[1.12:21 - 1.12:29]They mention a time when they signed something at a figurine store and it looked bad

[1.12:21 - 1.12:29]They mention a complex they have about Japanese artists having good signatures

[1.12:52 - 1.13:00]They struggle to come up with a unique signature

[1.12:52 - 1.13:00]They talk about a time when they were drunk and had to sign something

[1.13:21 - 1.13:27]They talk about the pressure of signing a Shikishi and filling up the white space

[1.14:16 - 1.14:25]They mention adding a cat face to their signature for uniqueness

[1.14:25 - 1.14:36]Japanese artists often have a mark of identity in their signature

[1.14:37 - 1.14:47]Japanese artists have to sign ski and fill up the white space

[1.07:59 - 1.14:54]Person talks about their struggles with coming up with a unique signature and the pressure of signing a Shikishi, and mentions Japanese artists' signature styles.

[1.15:12 - 1.15:23] Grew up in the US, visited Japan often to see grandparents

[1.15:24 - 1.15:31]Came to Japan in middle school and experienced Japanese school for the first time

[1.17:22 - 1.17:31]Found it difficult to keep up with education and make friends due to cultural differences and language barrier

[1.18:23 - 1.18:28]Went back to the US to finish school, then returned to Japan to pursue a music career

[1.20:19 - 1.20:25]Japanese education system is focused on studying and being an all-rounder, with pressure for perfection

[1.20:57 - 1.21:03]However, recent changes in society have led to a more accepting attitude towards foreigners in Japan

[1.21:11 - 1.21:19]Had a difficult time being accepted and interacting with others due to being a foreigner

[1.22:46 - 1.22:54]Currently sponsored by Mac Weldon for premium men's essentials

[1.14:54 - 1.23:22]Grew up in US, visited Japan often, came to Japan in middle school, faced difficulties in school due to cultural differences, went back to US to finish school, returned to Japan for music career, Japanese education system focuses on studying and perfection, struggled with acceptance and interaction due to being a foreigner, recent changes in society have led to a more accepting attitude towards foreigners, currently sponsored by Mac Weldon.

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[1.24:45 - 1.24:51]The hosts discuss feeling like foreigners in their own countries due to being 100% Japanese or Thai.

[1.26:42 - 1.26:47]They also talk about being in the wrong era for their interests, such as liking anime before it became popular.

[1.28:54 - 1.29:00]The hosts mention being bullied for not fitting in with the popular trends, such as playing sports or video games.

[1.29:50 - 1.29:55]They question the idea of Japan being a utopia and note that it is just gaining more exposure and over-glorification.

[1.30:28 - 1.30:33]The hosts reflect on the uniqueness and efficiency of Japan, but also question the obsession with certain things like matcha.

[1.23:22 - 1.31:02]Overall, the hosts discuss their experiences as foreigners in their own countries and how Japan's cultural influence has grown in recent years.

[1.31:17 - 1.31:25]Discussion about the popularity of matcha in America and Japan

[1.33:59 - 1.34:11]Differences in convenience and business culture in Japan

[1.37:06 - 1.37:13]Appreciation for the safety and quality of life in Japan

[1.37:23 - 1.37:33]Spoiled by Japan's efficient systems when traveling abroad

[1.37:52 - 1.37:58]Comparison to the London Underground

[1.37:58 - 1.38:06]Appreciation for the cleanliness of Japanese transportation systems

[1.31:02 - 1.38:12]Overall, Japan is praised for its convenience, safety, and efficient systems, but there are also some drawbacks such as the business culture.

[1.38:12 - 1.38:23]The speaker discusses feeling safe on public transportation in New York, specifically on the subway.

[1.38:36 - 1.38:42]They then transition to discussing differences between American and Japanese concerts, including lunch breaks and rehearsals.

[1.40:51 - 1.41:01]The speaker talks about the process of creating an anime opening song, including getting an offer, writing the song, and possible revisions.

[1.43:50 - 1.43:58]They mention the ownership of rights to the song and the role of the record label in distribution.

[1.45:06 - 1.45:12]The discussion turns to the complexities of obtaining approval for various things in Japan, such as removing labels from water bottles.

[1.45:14 - 1.45:21]The speaker shares their experience with Japanese media, including blurred images and the need for approval.

[1.38:12 - 1.46:21]The overall theme of the audio is navigating cultural differences in the music industry, specifically in regards to concerts and anime openings.

[1.46:21 - 1.46:31]Two people are walking and everything else is blurred out on TV

[1.46:38 - 1.46:44]Inconsistency in blurring of brands and billboards

[1.47:04 - 1.47:10]Confusion and surreal experience of hearing own voice in anime opening

[1.50:09 - 1.50:18]Rehearsing with Flo for a cover song

[1.50:44 - 1.50:55]Collaboration with Japanese artist Flo

[1.50:44 - 1.50:55]Collaboration with YouTuber Afro-Lavina

[1.51:27 - 1.51:33]Unexpected opportunities and miracles in career

[1.51:55 - 1.52:00]Planning to start own YouTube channel

[1.52:08 - 1.52:17]Half of content will be music-based, half for fun

[1.52:33 - 1.52:40]Advice from YouTubers: catchy titles and thumbnails

[1.52:40 - 1.52:46]Suggested video idea: singing every anime opening

[1.53:07 - 1.53:15]Personal favorite anime openings: Full Metal Alchemist and rock-based songs

[1.53:21 - 1.53:31]Generally only listens to music, not focused on visuals

[1.46:21 - 1.53:59]Protagonist discusses experience of hearing own voice in anime opening, collaborations with Japanese artists, plans to start own YouTube channel, and favorite anime openings.

[1.53:59 - 1.54:26]The speaker wants to show behind the scenes of the music industry on YouTube.

[1.55:33 - 1.55:43]They believe YouTube is about being real and showing imperfections is more fitting for the generation.

[1.56:52 - 1.57:01]They plan to share the effort and mistakes that go into making a song and concert.

[1.57:08 - 1.57:14]They also want to do some unconventional parties and sing their own anime songs.

[1.57:21 - 1.57:29]The speaker's channel will debut on March 14th and will be linked in the description.

[1.58:16 - 1.58:21]They are comfortable on the show and practice the YouTuber outro.

[1.59:10 - 1.59:15]They thank the patrons and mention their social media accounts.

[2.00:46 - 2.00:51]The speaker expresses interest in collaborating with the hosts on YouTube.

[1.53:59 - 2.01:20]The speaker wants to show the behind the scenes of the music industry on YouTube, embracing imperfection and effort. Their channel will debut on March 14th and they express interest in collaborating with the hosts.