Sitting Down with an Ex-Japanese 饾挮贸饾搰饾搩饾搱饾搲脿饾搰 (ft. Shibuya Kaho) | Trash Taste #11
[00:00 - 00:06] Mention of a type of JAV known as "ugly bastard"
[00:06 - 00:14]Curiosity about the real-life personalities of actors in this genre
[00:25 - 00:31]Introduction to the Trash Taste Podcast and its hosts, including a special guest, Kahoshibuya
[01:11 - 01:23]Kahoshibuya's introduction and her background as a JAV actress, newspaper reporter, and English teacher
[02:17 - 02:23]Discussion about the English proficiency test in Japan and Kahoshibuya's perfect score of 990
[03:21 - 03:27]Mention of potentially becoming a physician or translator for WWF
[04:35 - 04:42]Description of WWF as a theatrical performance and the hosts' limited knowledge of wrestling
[05:47 - 05:54]Kahoshibuya's interest in English sparked by watching WWF and seeing Triple H live
[07:39 - 07:45]The hosts' personal heights and misconceptions about them
[00:00 - 08:08]A concise and comprehensive summary of the previous points.
[08:09 - 08:15]The speaker's image is shattered and they feel bullied by others.
[08:21 - 08:28]They joined the WWF and didn't want to learn the language.
[08:35 - 08:42]They think anti-Japanese culture is in-your-face.
[08:57 - 09:04]They interviewed the speaker at AX last year.
[09:04 - 09:14]Before entering the JAB world, the speaker worked in baseball journalism.
[09:48 - 10:00]They didn't have a choice in choosing baseball and didn't know much about it.
[10:01 - 10:12]The speaker went to an all-girls school and didn't understand baseball.
[11:07 - 11:13]Baseball is popular in Japan and the speaker's boss decided they should cover it.
[12:32 - 12:39]They also didn't watch baseball or soccer.
[14:51 - 14:56]They enjoy cricket and shared a story about receiving cricket tickets as a gift.
[15:03 - 15:12]The speaker's parents may have bought the tickets so their father could watch instead.
[15:13 - 15:18]The speaker did not get the Yu-Gi-Oh cards they asked for.
[15:13 - 15:18]The speaker's parents may have used the Santa Claus excuse to not get the cards.
[08:09 - 15:18]The speaker's image is shattered and they feel bullied, they joined the WWF and didn't want to learn the language, they worked in baseball journalism before entering the JAB world, and they shared a story about receiving unwanted cricket tickets as a gift from their parents.
[15:18 - 15:25] The speaker had to forfeit a main gift, a ticket to the Ashes, and suggests that the recipient should have sold it instead
[15:38 - 15:43]The speaker gained a better understanding of baseball through her job as a baseball reporter, including doing a scorebook
[16:23 - 16:30]The speaker received a gift from the host, a Pikachu summer gift from the Pokemon Center, and discusses the etiquette of gift-giving in Japan
[22:09 - 22:20]The speaker discusses the assumption that she is constantly involved in sexual activities due to her previous career in the adult video industry
[22:43 - 22:48]The speaker expresses her desire to redeem herself and have a second career, showing that she doesn't have to constantly take off her clothes
[15:18 - 22:56]The speaker discusses various topics, including forfeiting a main gift, gaining a better understanding of baseball, receiving a Pikachu gift, discussing gift-giving etiquette in Japan, and the assumptions people make about her due to her previous career in the adult video industry. She also expresses her desire to redeem herself and have a second career, and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share her story.
[23:16 - 23:22] The speaker discusses the decision to keep their name despite working in the adult film industry.
[25:17 - 25:24]They mention how this decision shows their confidence in being able to sell themselves as a person.
[26:32 - 26:41]They mention their upcoming physical book that discusses their experience as a reporter in the adult film industry.
[27:02 - 27:07]They mention how they were looking for an interesting part-time job and eventually found work in the adult film industry through a friend's connection.
[27:14 - 27:19]They also mention not being necessarily proud of their previous jobs as a newspaper reporter or teacher.
[27:14 - 27:19]The speaker discusses how any job can be seen as helping someone, therefore there is no need to be proud of it.
[28:58 - 29:04]The speaker talks about pretending to be someone else at a mixer event, which leads to their interest in trying out different jobs for writing material.
[29:16 - 29:25]The speaker talks about embracing their past and not being ashamed of it.
[29:47 - 29:54]The speaker talks about their gradual transition from being a baseball journalist to working in the adult film industry.
[29:47 - 29:54]They mention working as a game tester before moving on to adult toys.
[22:56 - 29:54]The speaker discusses their decision to keep their name while working in the adult film industry, their view on embracing their past and not being ashamed of it, and their gradual transition into the industry through a friend's connection and interest in finding interesting writing material. They also mention their upcoming book and previous jobs as a reporter and teacher.
[29:54 - 30:03]The speaker applied for a job that turned out to be a lure for adult entertainment companies.
[30:18 - 30:24]The speaker was not interested in participating and did not believe they would be offered a higher salary due to their age.
[30:24 - 30:35]These companies often target young girls and offer higher pay.
[33:28 - 33:34]However, they were approached by a scout for an idol agency and ended up joining an idol group for a few months.
[34:45 - 34:52]The speaker did not enjoy this experience and found it exhausting.
[36:00 - 36:06]The speaker did a variety of scenes and played different characters, but did not have a script for most of them.
[36:00 - 36:06]The speaker often had to play the role of an inexperienced or innocent character in their videos.
[37:00 - 37:05]The speaker also mentioned that they were often asked to do more explicit scenes, such as backdoor scenes, for higher pay.
[37:06 - 37:12]The pay for adult videos decreases the more experience an actor has, but increases when they do something new or different.
[37:30 - 37:38]They also discussed the process of filming adult videos and mentioned that there is rarely a script and often involves improvisation.
[29:54 - 37:38]Overall, the speaker did not enjoy their time in the adult entertainment industry and found it exhausting and exploitative.
[37:44 - 37:50]The speaker talks about a scene involving a "ratio 69" and a three minute and 30 second time limit for a shoot.
[38:37 - 38:43]They discuss the use of a script and the speaker's experience with speaking dirty and acting in the adult entertainment industry.
[38:52 - 38:57]The conversation turns to the use of manga as source material and the comparison between Japanese and Western porn industries.
[39:49 - 39:55]They discuss a variety of bizarre porn parodies, including SpongeBob and Pokemon.
[44:32 - 44:42]The speaker discusses the potential issues with using well-known actors in porn parodies.
[44:48 - 44:55]The speaker mentions their retirement from the adult entertainment industry and their transition to cosplay.
[37:38 - 44:55]The conversation ends with the speaker discussing their decision to pursue cosplay after retiring from the adult entertainment industry.
[44:55 - 45:02] The speaker discusses their love for cosplaying and mentions their first decent cosplay as Danua.
[45:18 - 45:23]They struggle to remember the character's name and the anime or game it is from.
[46:39 - 46:49]They mention wanting to try different cosplays and not being interested in the industry anymore.
[47:15 - 47:32]The speaker talks about their favorite characters having small breasts and their difficulty in cosplaying them.
[47:38 - 47:43]They mention cosplaying as Rim from Re:Zero and their favorite character being Beatrice.
[48:35 - 48:40]The speaker talks about interacting with the interviewer through their Hestia cosplay.
[49:11 - 49:19]They mention getting hives from a cheap wig they bought from a Chinese website.
[50:41 - 50:47]The conversation turns to convention horror stories, specifically at adult cons.
[51:28 - 51:36]The speaker discusses the difference between cons in Japan and how idols and talents cannot be touched, only through handshakes.
[51:37 - 51:42]They mention being a part of a handshake event in Japan.
[44:55 - 51:49]The speaker discusses their love for cosplaying, their struggles to remember character names and anime/games, their desire to try different cosplays, and their favorite characters having small breasts. They also mention their interactions with the interviewer through their Hestia cosplay and getting hives from a cheap wig. The conversation turns to convention horror stories, specifically at adult cons, and the difference between cons in Japan and the speaker's experience with handshake events.
[51:49 - 51:55] The speaker discusses cultural differences between Westerners and non-Westerners in terms of physical touch.
[52:22 - 52:27]They mention the discomfort of being touched without permission or consent at an adult convention.
[53:18 - 53:23]Some people are respectful and ask before touching, while others are persistent and may offer money.
[53:54 - 54:05]The group is sponsored by ExpressVPN and they discuss the benefits of using a VPN to access different content.
[56:06 - 56:14]They talk about the differences between Japanese and American conventions in terms of respecting personal boundaries and cosplay.
[56:48 - 57:00]Cosplayers are not allowed to wear their costumes outside in Japan due to complaints from neighborhoods.
[57:55 - 58:05]The group shares funny experiences at American conventions, including seeing cosplayers in public places.
[58:05 - 58:15]American conventions have had problems with inappropriate behavior in the past, but have improved in recent years.
[51:49 - 58:52]The speaker discusses cultural differences and inappropriate behavior at adult conventions, the benefits of using a VPN, and the differences between Japanese and American conventions. They also share funny experiences at American conventions and mention improvements in behavior in recent years.
[58:58 - 59:04] Discussion about furry conventions and cosplay consent
[59:09 - 59:15]Mention of the glomping trend at conventions
[59:29 - 59:37]Comparison of Japanese conventions to American ones
[1.01:19 - 1.01:24]Weather preferences of the speakers
[1.03:07 - 1.03:15]Discussion of milk preferences in different countries
[1.05:24 - 1.05:29]Confusion about Baskin Robbins being referred to as "31" in Japan
[58:52 - 1.05:45]Discussion about furry conventions, cosplay consent, glomping trend, comparison of Japanese and American conventions, weather preferences, and milk preferences in different countries. Confusion about Baskin Robbins being referred to as "31" in Japan.
[1.05:45 - 1.05:50]Speaker discusses going to an ice cream store called 31 ice cream, which ends up being a Baskin Robbins
[1.06:58 - 1.07:04]Conversation with a Japanese friend about Western brands being changed in Japan, such as Mercedes Benz being called "Benz" and Detective Conan being called "Case Closed"
[1.08:51 - 1.08:56]Speaker and friend also discuss a German children's book that was changed in Japan
[1.09:50 - 1.09:59]Speaker talks about how the popularity of anime has grown in the West, with more people watching titles beyond Naruto and Dragon Ball
[1.10:52 - 1.10:59]Speaker shares their experience at different conventions, including Anime Expo and smaller cons
[1.12:19 - 1.12:25]Speaker talks about a bad experience at a convention in Indiana, where they were booked on a 35-hour flight path and had to do a panel immediately upon arrival
[1.05:45 - 1.13:06]Speaker discusses various experiences and observations related to Japanese brands and anime in the West.
[1.13:06 - 1.13:11] The speaker discusses their experience at a convention that was more focused on YouTubers than anime.
[1.13:11 - 1.13:20]They mention that their agent handled most of their arrangements for the convention.
[1.13:27 - 1.13:33]At another convention, the speaker was a guest and had a handler with them at all times.
[1.13:38 - 1.13:46]The speaker shares a story about their first time as a proper guest at a convention, where they were given a handler.
[1.13:38 - 1.13:46]They talk about their experiences at different conventions and how they prefer to be left on their own.
[1.15:59 - 1.16:05]The speaker discusses their schedule at Anime Expo and how they purposely fill it up to avoid any down time.
[1.17:15 - 1.17:21]They mention wearing a cosplay at Anime Expo, specifically as Gintoki from Gintama, and how it was too hot.
[1.17:15 - 1.17:21]The speaker mentions seeing others in elaborate cosplays at Anime Expo.
[1.19:12 - 1.19:17]They talk about wearing a "virgin killer" sweater at Anime Expo and getting recognized by an Uber driver.
[1.19:25 - 1.19:32]The speaker enjoys getting stopped for photos while cosplaying.
[1.19:32 - 1.19:42]The most popular cosplay at Anime Expo was from the anime Prison School.
[1.13:06 - 1.19:47]Overall, the speaker shares their experiences and preferences at different conventions, specifically Anime Expo, and their thoughts on cosplaying.
[1.19:54 - 1.20:02]Last year, there weren't many prison school cosplays at a convention.
[1.21:08 - 1.21:14]Most cosplayers were dressed as characters from Tamamo or Card Captors.
[1.21:27 - 1.21:32]The speaker stood out and was asked to take a photo with a young fan.
[1.21:58 - 1.22:05]The speaker normally watches anime on their tablet while on a plane, but was sitting next to a child and felt awkward about watching prison school.
[1.21:58 - 1.22:05]Their first cosplay was Mamako from a questionable show called "Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?"
[1.22:12 - 1.22:20]The speaker's favorite cosplay is Yuffie from Final Fantasy 7.
[1.22:20 - 1.22:25]They will be cosplaying as Faith Valentine from Resident Evil next week.
[1.22:20 - 1.22:25]The speaker's favorite cosplay of the listener was their Trishuna cosplay from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
[1.22:25 - 1.22:33]The speaker is obsessed with Jojo's and collects a lot of Jojo merchandise.
[1.22:50 - 1.22:56]The fan's son was a big fan of prison school, which the speaker found surprising.
[1.24:49 - 1.24:55]The speaker bought a special file for their clear files from a 100 yen store.
[1.25:01 - 1.25:11]The speaker has a special file for their clear files (plastic folders with designs on them).
[1.25:01 - 1.25:11]They don't understand why clear files are such a popular merchandise item.
[1.26:09 - 1.26:14]The file can hold around 20 clear files.
[1.26:09 - 1.26:14]The speaker finds it better to have all their clear files in one place rather than scattered everywhere.
[1.26:14 - 1.26:19]The speaker wishes people would stop making and buying clear files.
[1.26:26 - 1.26:31]The listener should be careful about what merchandise they collect due to limited space.
[1.19:47 - 1.26:31]Overall, the speaker enjoys cosplaying and collecting Jojo merchandise.
[1.26:31 - 1.26:37]The speaker discusses maximizing space for expensive items.
[1.26:37 - 1.26:42]They mention trying to create the most expensive JoJo cabinet.
[1.26:42 - 1.26:48]The speaker talks about collecting slowly and mentions the JoJo bar.
[1.27:08 - 1.27:17]They mention the high prices of figurines at the JoJo bar and a limited edition JoJo figurine.
[1.27:55 - 1.28:01]The speaker talks about their difficulties obtaining a credit or debit card in Japan.
[1.28:58 - 1.29:08]They discuss the new trend of calling people "simp" and how it has lost its original meaning.
[1.32:14 - 1.32:20]The speaker mentions their experience learning internet terminology and asking their chat for clarification.
[1.33:01 - 1.33:09]They bring up a typo they made while cosplaying a character from a game.
[1.26:31 - 1.33:31]The speaker discusses maximizing space for expensive items and their experience with collecting and purchasing items in Japan. They also discuss the trend of calling people "simp" and their experience learning internet terminology. They mention a typo they made while cosplaying a character from a game.
[1.33:33 - 1.33:39]COVID-19 has led to the use of the phrase "laughter is a good medicine", but typos on Twitter can lead to ridicule and mistakes can still happen even if tweets are deleted.
[1.36:06 - 1.36:14]Joey, a cosplayer and actress, discusses the toxicity she receives online and the lack of privacy in her personal life.
[1.39:17 - 1.39:30]J.A.V. (Japanese Adult Video) industry has strict rules on relationships to maintain a "pure" image.
[1.39:49 - 1.39:55]Joey did not date during her time in the industry, but knew others who did and saw the difficulties it posed.
[1.39:49 - 1.39:55]Dating within the industry can lead to conflicts and fights, as both partners understand the nature of the work.
[1.40:19 - 1.40:26]Not many people work in the J.A.V. industry, so actors and actresses often know each other personally.
[1.33:33 - 1.40:26]Joey's experience sheds light on the behind-the-scenes of the J.A.V. industry and the challenges it presents for those involved.
[1.40:26 - 1.40:32]Actors discussing their experiences in the industry
[1.40:48 - 1.40:56]Male actors trying to impress female actors for future work
[1.41:38 - 1.41:44]The importance of socializing and networking in the industry
[1.42:14 - 1.42:21]Discussion about the "ugly bastard" genre in JAV
[1.44:21 - 1.44:27]The value of having "ugly" actors in the industry
[1.45:54 - 1.46:02]Some actors faking orgasms with products like Asabana
[1.47:22 - 1.47:30]The length of JAV films and the use of multiple actors in one day
[1.40:26 - 1.47:41]A concise and comprehensive summary of the points above is that the actors are discussing their experiences in the industry, including the importance of networking, the use of "ugly" actors in the "ugly bastard" genre, and the practice of faking orgasms. They also mention the length of JAV films and the use of multiple actors in one day to save money.
[1.47:41 - 1.47:49] The speaker reflects on the length of a shoot and doubts who would watch eight hours of it
[1.47:49 - 1.47:57]They mention erectile dysfunction and prefer shorter videos
[1.48:04 - 1.48:13]They wonder about the length of the video and compare it to a YouTube video
[1.48:14 - 1.48:23]The speaker asks if the other person has watched their own work and shares that they have watched some for research
[1.48:14 - 1.48:23]The speaker talks about watching their own work for research and making jokes about it
[1.48:23 - 1.48:31]They discuss the awkwardness of watching oneself on camera and how it gets easier with time
[1.49:48 - 1.49:58]They mention watching porn for research and discussing the titles and roles they play
[1.51:55 - 1.52:02]The speaker shares their experience auditioning for and voice acting in a Hentai, mentioning the delays due to COVID-19
[1.51:55 - 1.52:02]They mention the possibility of doing Hentai voice acting for the experience, but acknowledge that it may affect their audience's perception of them
[1.52:39 - 1.52:48]They discuss the differences between regular anime and Hentai and the difficulty of matching dialogue with scenes
[1.53:07 - 1.53:14]The speaker reflects on the challenges of Hentai voice actors, especially for female actors
[1.47:41 - 1.54:11]Overall, the speaker and the other person discuss their experiences with watching and acting in various forms of content, including regular and adult animation and videos.
[1.54:11 - 1.54:17]Speaker talks about making their own surround sound and referencing a manga.
[1.54:45 - 1.54:53]Speaker talks about trying to replicate a loud voice for a character.
[1.54:45 - 1.54:53]Speaker discusses the strangeness of faking loud noises.
[1.54:53 - 1.54:59]Speaker mentions not wanting to disturb elderly neighbors.
[1.55:47 - 1.55:57]Speaker talks about their unique voice and how it changed during puberty.
[1.57:58 - 1.58:05]Speaker talks about their various careers and current streaming on Twitch.
[1.59:03 - 1.59:14]Speaker discusses the openness and acceptance of otakus and weeps.
[1.59:15 - 1.59:20]Speaker mentions the stigma surrounding certain genres and their own interests.
[2.00:04 - 2.00:12]Speaker talks about feeling out of place in certain areas.
[1.54:11 - 2.00:43]A comprehensive summary of the speaker's discussion on their voice, career, and experiences as an otaku and weeaboo.
[2.00:43 - 2.00:51] The speaker and the person being addressed discuss their experience at the Yowie Cafe, where they watched BL scenes and had awkward interactions with the performers.
[2.03:33 - 2.03:41]They then talk about the awkwardness of maid cafes and the speaker's experience dressing up as a maid and trying to break the awkward silence.
[2.06:52 - 2.07:00]The speaker mentions his love for retro games and shares his favorite game, the Sailor Moon action game.
[2.06:52 - 2.07:00]The person being addressed also mentions their love for retro games and shares their favorite, the Sailor Moon action game.
[2.06:52 - 2.07:00]The speaker and the person being addressed discuss their love for retro games and how they grew up playing them.
[2.07:26 - 2.07:35]The person being addressed mentions that their cousin had a collection of Sailor Moon games.
[2.00:43 - 2.07:35]The speaker and the person being addressed discuss their experiences at the Yowie Cafe and maid cafes and their love for retro games, specifically the Sailor Moon action game. They also talk about their shared childhood love for retro games.
[2.07:35 - 2.07:44]Six or seven games on the Sufum: at least two action games, one puzzle game, one RPG, and two fighting games
[2.07:51 - 2.07:56]Played the first PlayStation game ever made
[2.08:04 - 2.08:14]The game had multiple endings based on player choices, but they ultimately didn't make a difference
[2.08:20 - 2.08:27]Had to re-watch the game multiple times to see all the endings
[2.08:27 - 2.08:34]Loves old Neo Geo games like Metal Slug
[2.08:34 - 2.08:51]Explored Japan-only retro games, like Jojo, Akira, and Yuu Huxio
[2.08:51 - 2.09:01]Yuu Huxio game is popular in Japan but never localized in the West, except for Brazil
[2.09:25 - 2.09:33]Brazil has a large population of Japanese and anime is popular there
[2.09:25 - 2.09:33]Macross series only officially released in Brazil
[2.09:34 - 2.09:43]Many anime games exist that will never be translated
[2.09:44 - 2.09:52]Some big titles, like Fate Stay Night, have only been fan-translated
[2.11:06 - 2.11:12]Final Fantasy series never got an official release until recently
[2.11:48 - 2.11:57]Western fandom for mecha has died down, only dedicated fans remain
[2.12:04 - 2.12:10]Latest big mecha series was Darling in the Franxx, but more people cared about the characters than the mechs
[2.12:16 - 2.12:27]Missed out on potential porn parodies due to Japan's strict laws
[2.12:28 - 2.12:38]American porn producers should make anime porn parodies
[2.12:52 - 2.12:57]Friend organized a Macross convention in California called Super Dimension Con
[2.13:31 - 2.13:44]Konosuba is popular in the West, but only available in Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
[2.13:45 - 2.13:53]Southeast Asian countries get a lot of anime merchandise and gacha games because they spend a lot of money
[2.14:28 - 2.14:34]Japanese culture of collecting everything contributes to high sales
[2.14:34 - 2.14:43]Signing at a convention in Singapore, people were surprised that there was no signing fee
[2.07:35 - 2.15:03]Overall, there are many Japanese games and franchises that never make it to the West or get translated, and fans often have to resort to fan translations to experience them.
[2.15:27 - 2.15:36]The guest talks about how they offered free signings at a con, which was a first for the event.
[2.15:58 - 2.16:04]The guest discusses their willingness to offer free signings and their thoughts on charging for autographs.
[2.16:53 - 2.17:01]The guest talks about the localization of games and the importance of spending money to show interest in the market.
[2.17:28 - 2.17:34]They mention the popularity of mobile games and the spending habits of Southeast Asian gamers.
[2.18:07 - 2.18:15]They mention their love for Konosuba and their favorite characters from the series.
[2.19:33 - 2.19:44]The hosts ask the guest to sign a shikishi, and they thank the patrons for their support.
[2.20:38 - 2.20:46]The guest promotes their social media and Twitch channel.
[2.15:04 - 2.21:50]The guest discusses their experience offering free signings at a con, their thoughts on charging for autographs, the spending habits of Southeast Asian gamers, and the importance of spending money to show interest in the market. They also share their love for Konosuba and their favorite characters from the series. The podcast ends with farewells and a final goodbye.