Proving We're Actually an Anime Podcast | Trash Taste #57
[03:51 - 03:56]Face Clan, a popular YouTube organization, promoted a cryptocurrency called Save the Kids Foundation.
[04:36 - 04:41]They had insider access and promoted it heavily, causing the value to go up.
[04:36 - 04:41]This is known as a "pump and dump" scheme.
[04:41 - 04:49]They then sold all of their coins, causing the value to plummet.
[05:28 - 05:38]The debate of whether cryptocurrency should be regulated to prevent scams like this from happening has arisen.
[05:39 - 05:45]People found their crypto wallets and saw that they had sold immediately, indicating malicious intent.
[06:17 - 06:24]This could potentially lead to legal consequences for the Face Clan.
[06:17 - 06:24]It is a scam and a risky move for the Face Clan, as they could potentially lose their freedom for a relatively small amount of money.
[06:25 - 06:32]Some members had done multiple schemes and only made around 50K, which is not a lot compared to their usual income.
[00:00 - 06:51]In summary, the Face Clan promoted a cryptocurrency, sold it for profit, and potentially put themselves at risk for a small financial gain.
[08:11 - 08:18] YouTubers are promoting a crypto scam publicly
[12:06 - 12:16]The YouTubers involved are geniuses for monetizing their notoriety
[12:17 - 12:26]They are making thousands of dollars from it
[12:17 - 12:26]There are legitimate ways for them to make money, such as boxing matches
[12:47 - 12:59]The scam involves promoting a cryptocurrency with no real value
[13:14 - 13:20]It is built on a trust system and takes advantage of young viewers
[13:14 - 13:20]Mainstream news outlets may pick up the story, further damaging the reputation of YouTubers
[13:20 - 13:26]Some well-known YouTubers involved include Ricegum, Sam Pepper, and Logan Paul
[06:51 - 13:26]YouTubers are promoting a crypto scam, making thousands of dollars, and taking advantage of young viewers. This has caused damage to the reputation of YouTubers and may be picked up by mainstream news outlets.
[13:57 - 14:02]The speakers discuss the representation of YouTube and the LA YouTube scene
[14:04 - 14:18]They mention their lack of involvement in that scene
[14:57 - 15:02]The speakers received their first vaccine shot in a sponsored event by their company
[16:37 - 16:44]The speakers were shuffled around and given instructions in a chaotic manner
[16:57 - 17:10]The event was broadcasted live on Japanese television and Nico Nico
[17:49 - 18:01]They were interviewed by the health minister and stared down by him
[18:31 - 18:36]There were also Japanese cosplayers present at the event
[18:47 - 18:56]The speaker's experience was different due to their lack of Japanese influence
[19:22 - 19:27]The experience was seen as strange and ominous by the speakers
[19:47 - 19:53]The final speaker received their vaccine later, without as much chaos
[13:26 - 19:53]Overall, the speakers discuss their experience at a sponsored vaccine event in Japan, including the chaotic organization, media presence, and interaction with the health minister.
[19:53 - 19:59]The person being interviewed did not have to do interviews for the Trestoast live stream.
[20:10 - 20:15]They were featured on a Nico Nico live stream with seven camera angles, one of which was through Tori gates.
[20:21 - 20:29]After getting shots done, they were asked to sit down and talk about their experience in front of the Tori shrine.
[20:35 - 20:41]They used the opportunity to promote Trestoast and many viewers did not understand what they were saying.
[21:35 - 21:41]They were offered a vaccine by their manager and had to appear on a live stream in exchange for it.
[22:40 - 22:46]They experienced back pains after getting the vaccine, unlike most people.
[26:14 - 26:26]The show is similar to "The Boys" and is a brutal take on the superhero genre.
[26:32 - 26:46]The person watching the show "Invincible" and highly recommends it.
[26:46 - 26:56]It is not a parody or deconstruction, but shows the realistic side of people with superpowers.
[19:53 - 27:09]The person being interviewed did not have to do interviews for the Trestoast live stream, but they were featured on a Nico Nico live stream where they used the opportunity to promote Trestoast. They were offered a vaccine in exchange for appearing on the live stream and experienced back pains after getting the shot. The person highly recommends the show "Invincible" and compares it to "The Boys", saying it is a brutal take on the superhero genre. They also mention that the show realistically portrays people with superpowers.
[27:10 - 27:23]The speaker recommends watching the show "Invincible" and shares their personal experience with it.
[28:01 - 28:07]They mention the lack of mature comic book adaptations and hope that "Invincible" will lead to more.
[28:51 - 28:59]The speaker discusses other comic book adaptations, including "Sin City" and "Watchmen".
[29:30 - 29:39]They also mention anime/manga adaptations and their opinions on them.
[29:30 - 29:39]The speaker shares their thoughts on the Netflix adaptation of "Records of Ragnarok".
[29:30 - 29:39]The speaker compares "Records of Ragnarok" to other adaptations and shares their overall opinion on it.
[29:30 - 29:39]"Records of Ragnarok" is a tournament arc with a mediocre story, but the manga art is impressive.
[30:16 - 30:25]They mention being sponsored by Netflix to react to the show and give their honest opinions on it.
[27:10 - 33:55]Overall, the speaker believes the adaptation to be a mediocre 5 out of 10.
[34:02 - 34:09]The speaker is discussing a fight between Adam and Eve in the manga "Records of Ragnarok"
[34:10 - 34:16]The speaker believes that the fight was better in the anime adaptation.
[35:32 - 35:39]They mention getting backlash for this opinion.
[35:46 - 35:55]The speaker enjoyed the music and voice acting in the anime adaptation of "Records of Ragnarok."
[37:09 - 37:18]The speaker and others discuss the differences between manga and anime adaptations.
[37:29 - 37:34]They mention an anime adaptation of "Gingerita" and how it did not live up to expectations.
[39:16 - 39:27]They mention the predictability of fights in the manga.
[40:10 - 40:23]The speaker enjoys the "macho fun" of the series.
[40:36 - 40:44]They acknowledge that the series prioritizes fights over story.
[33:56 - 40:44]Overall, the speaker believes that the anime adaptation of "Records of Ragnarok" is better than the manga.
[42:41 - 42:47] Manga vs anime adaptations of One Punch Man
[43:38 - 43:44]Intensity and appeal of fights in the start of the series
[45:04 - 45:12]Weaker construction and serialization of the show
[45:36 - 45:42]Comparison to Mob Psycho 100 and its stronger story
[45:49 - 45:56]Personal preferences and opinions on Season 2
[46:09 - 46:15]Disappointment in later fights and plot twists
[46:23 - 46:32]Mention of potential Season 3 and its focus on Garou
[47:11 - 47:16]Excitement and expectations for Chainsaw Man's anime adaptation
[47:24 - 47:30]Mention of MAPPA and its success with trailers
[47:30 - 47:38]Comparison to Attack on Titan's anime adaptation
[40:44 - 47:38]Discussion of One Punch Man's manga and anime adaptations, as well as comparisons to Mob Psycho 100 and expectations for Chainsaw Man's anime adaptation. Mention of MAPPA's success with trailers and comparison to Attack on Titan's anime adaptation.
[47:38 - 47:43] The speaker discusses the first Attack on Titan season four trailer and expresses fear about the final product.
[47:54 - 48:04]They mention a previous podcast episode where Ken talked about the importance of the director and team in charge of an anime.
[48:20 - 48:26]The speaker hopes that Chainsaw Man will receive a good adaptation and mentions their excitement for the upcoming release.
[49:27 - 49:33]They also mention watching a Filipino anime called Treise and enjoying it.
[49:53 - 50:03]The conversation then shifts to discussing Netflix anime and the difficulty in finding new and lesser-known shows on the platform.
[52:15 - 52:27]The speaker recommends the anime Odd Taxi, comparing it to a Tarantino movie in its storytelling.
[52:53 - 53:05]They praise the anime's clean and concise ending and express their love for TV shows with satisfying endings.
[53:29 - 53:35]The speaker mentions other popular shows such as Invincible and Wonder Egg Priority, but expresses disappointment with the latter's messy ending.
[53:49 - 53:54]The speaker reveals that half of the final episode of Wonder Egg Priority was a recap, which they found unnecessary.
[47:38 - 54:10]The speaker discusses various anime and their hopes and fears for upcoming releases, including Chainsaw Man and Odd Taxi. They also express disappointment with the messy ending of Wonder Egg Priority.
[54:18 - 54:28]Long recap of a disappointing anime
[55:03 - 55:09]Introduces new elements to the story that are never resolved
[56:45 - 56:53]Studio Cloverworks fails to deliver satisfying endings for recent shows
[57:50 - 57:58]Promised Neverland season two adaptation is a disaster
[58:09 - 58:15]Live-action adaptations of anime often look like porn films
[1.00:07 - 1.00:19]Difficulty finding high-quality JAV (Japanese porn) despite advanced technology
[1.00:48 - 1.00:56]Fans in denial about the show's flaws
[1.01:16 - 1.01:24]Main speaker has been watching something other than TV shows, movies, or anime
[54:10 - 1.01:24]Long recap and disappointing ending for anime, recent failures from Studio Cloverworks, disastrous Promised Neverland adaptation, live-action adaptations often look like porn films, difficulty finding high-quality JAV despite advanced technology.
[1.01:30 - 1.01:39]The speaker was watching a live stream, possibly of a VTuber named Coco's graduation.
[1.01:55 - 1.02:03]The live stream was very popular, with over 480,000 viewers at one point.
[1.02:54 - 1.03:06]There were emotional moments during the live stream and the speaker believes it marked the end of an era for hololive.
[1.06:21 - 1.06:26]The live stream was well-produced and a great way to go out.
[1.06:50 - 1.07:02]The speaker wonders who will be the next to leave hololive.
[1.07:09 - 1.07:16]Coco is credited with bringing international success to hololive.
[1.07:09 - 1.07:16]Coco left on her own accord, which the speaker respects.
[1.07:09 - 1.07:16]Coco's departure raises questions about the future of VTubing.
[1.07:54 - 1.08:03]The politics and rules of VTubers are entertaining to the speaker.
[1.08:14 - 1.08:20]The speaker is a spectator and wonders how this will impact VTubing.
[1.01:24 - 1.08:20]Overall, the live stream marked the end of an era and raises questions about the future of VTubing.
[1.08:21 - 1.08:27] Bigger Nijisanji VTubers have recently left on their own accord
[1.08:27 - 1.08:34]This trend is slowly becoming more common among bigger creators
[1.09:15 - 1.09:20]Some VTubers may only be known for being a part of their agency
[1.09:21 - 1.09:29]However, leaving may also mean saying goodbye to established fan base and starting from scratch
[1.09:42 - 1.09:49]It is difficult for VTubers to establish themselves outside of their agency due to the secrecy behind VTubing
[1.10:03 - 1.10:11]VTubers may leave their agencies to have more opportunities
[1.11:04 - 1.11:10]There may be challenges for agencies with too many VTubers and not all pulling in the same numbers
[1.12:33 - 1.12:42]VTubing is a self-contained genre that has quickly exploded and become popular
[1.13:13 - 1.13:25]It will be interesting to see how the fan bases handle these challenges as the VTubing scene continues to develop
[1.13:27 - 1.13:33]How agencies handle these challenges will show their mindset and approach
[1.13:59 - 1.14:12]Currently, Hololive has less than 50 VTubers, while other agencies have hundreds
[1.14:47 - 1.15:03]Being a VTuber may make it easier for new content creators to get noticed
[1.15:16 - 1.15:22]The biggest VTuber in Nijisanji is a male
[1.08:21 - 1.15:22]The VTubing scene is constantly evolving and it will be interesting to see its future developments.
[1.15:22 - 1.15:27] Kuzuha is a male streamer with almost 900K subscribers
[1.15:28 - 1.15:44]He was originally an individual VTuber but was scouted by Nijisanji
[1.15:28 - 1.15:44]He is now the biggest Nijisanji streamer and the biggest male streamer
[1.17:32 - 1.17:38]There are few big male VTubers compared to female VTubers
[1.17:32 - 1.17:38]Male VTubers may struggle to find their target audience
[1.17:32 - 1.17:38]Male VTubers may try to copy the success of female VTubers but it may not work
[1.17:52 - 1.18:03]The idea of VTubers has been popularized by Hololive
[1.19:21 - 1.19:31]It is tough to define what makes a popular streamer
[1.19:21 - 1.19:31]Most big streamers on Twitch are male
[1.19:55 - 1.20:05]VTubing may be more popular among males in Japan
[1.20:52 - 1.21:00]Male VTubers may struggle to stand out and get noticed
[1.20:52 - 1.21:00]It is harder for male VTubers to get noticed compared to female VTubers
[1.20:52 - 1.21:00]Male VTubers may struggle to find their unique personality and stand out
[1.20:52 - 1.21:00]Male VTubers may struggle to appeal to both male and female audiences
[1.20:52 - 1.21:00]It is tough to stand out and be unique in the VTuber community
[1.21:00 - 1.21:07]Male VTubers may not fit the traditional idea of what is considered attractive or popular
[1.21:00 - 1.21:07]Male VTubers may feel pressure to conform and copy what is popular
[1.15:22 - 1.21:32]Overall, male VTubers may struggle to find success compared to female VTubers due to various factors and challenges.
[1.22:54 - 1.23:02] The speaker discusses the difficulty of figuring out the right formula for male VTubers in the English language.
[1.23:02 - 1.23:09]The speaker mentions that no male VTuber has reached the same level of success as female VTubers yet.
[1.24:32 - 1.24:38]The speaker expresses their fascination with the evolving landscape of VTubing and their love for content creation.
[1.24:32 - 1.24:38]The speaker talks about watching various small VTubers on Twitch and trying to find something new and interesting.
[1.25:01 - 1.25:11]The speaker speculates that it may be due to difficulty in finding the right personality and target demographic for male VTubers.
[1.25:01 - 1.25:11]The speaker mentions that the VTubing scene is still young and there are many problems that have yet to be figured out.
[1.25:58 - 1.26:04]The speaker discusses the trend of copying successful formulas in the YouTube and Twitch community.
[1.26:25 - 1.26:31]The speaker brings up the example of "clickbait" and how it evolves and changes over time.
[1.27:54 - 1.28:01]The speaker mentions showing a friend a popular YouTube channel called DomN, which features motivational videos.
[1.21:32 - 1.28:01]The comprehensive summary is that the speaker discusses the current state and challenges of male VTubing in the English language, as well as their fascination with the evolving landscape of VTubing and content creation.
[1.28:01 - 1.28:08]The speaker discusses a popular trend on Facebook where videos with a stereotypical plot of a person being bullied and then succeeding in life receive millions of views.
[1.28:55 - 1.29:08]They mention a specific YouTuber, Prince EA, who creates similar videos with a deeper, more preachy message about life lessons.
[1.29:53 - 1.29:59]The speaker finds this trend entertaining and discusses the meta nature of YouTube currently.
[1.30:00 - 1.30:09]The speaker questions why these types of videos are so popular and wonders if people are hate-watching them.
[1.31:06 - 1.31:24]They then discuss another YouTube trend of parody videos that mock popular kids' videos and include adult jokes.
[1.33:13 - 1.33:20]They mention showing these videos to their friend, who found them confusing and like a fever dream.
[1.33:47 - 1.33:52]The speaker explains one of the parody videos, which has a simple message of not cheating on a hardworking, kind husband.
[1.34:49 - 1.34:58]The speaker appreciates the sentiment, but doubts that these types of videos will actually change anyone's mind about important issues.
[1.35:00 - 1.35:05]They mention another parody video with a message against racism.
[1.28:01 - 1.35:05]The speaker discusses the trend of popular videos on Facebook and YouTube with stereotypical plots and deep, preachy messages, as well as the trend of parody videos mocking popular kids' content. They question the popularity and effectiveness of these videos and discuss a specific example of a parody video with a simple message against cheating and another against racism.
[1.35:05 - 1.35:14] The person was considering cheating on their boyfriend, but changed their mind after opening a fortune cookie.
[1.36:03 - 1.36:08]They then went to Nintendo World and had a great time, despite not liking amusement parks.
[1.39:34 - 1.39:42]The park is well-designed and has electronic bands that make the entire park interactive.
[1.40:20 - 1.40:26]There is an app that connects to the band and allows for achievements and a map of the park.
[1.41:23 - 1.41:34]The band is half the experience and adds replay value to the park.
[1.35:05 - 1.41:57]The person had a change of heart, visited Nintendo World, and had a great time thanks to the interactive features of the park.
[1.43:31 - 1.43:41] The speaker and a friend named Aki spent time at a theme park called USJ, specifically at Nintendo World.
[1.45:59 - 1.46:05]The park was decently crowded, but lines were manageable.
[1.45:59 - 1.46:05]The VR Mario Kart ride was the most popular and well-planned, with the queue designed to be entertaining.
[1.46:06 - 1.46:14]They were trying to outdo each other in achievements and enjoyed the experience.
[1.46:54 - 1.46:59]They also visited other parts of USJ, such as Harry Potter World and Jurassic Park World.
[1.47:20 - 1.47:29]The park recently added microtransactions and the speaker enjoyed the immersive experience, especially for fans of Nintendo.
[1.47:47 - 1.47:54]The food at Toad's cafeteria was decent and themed, but not intrusive to the flavor.
[1.48:43 - 1.48:50]The park is aimed towards younger children.
[1.41:57 - 1.48:50]Overall, the experience was highly enjoyable and the speaker would go again and highly recommend it.
[1.50:13 - 1.50:18]The speaker discusses their experience at a theme park and how it was enjoyable for both adults and children.
[1.50:51 - 1.50:56]They mention that their mother used to bring food to the theme park instead of buying it.
[1.50:51 - 1.50:56]The speaker talks about a themed restaurant at their favorite theme park where they could get all-you-can-eat pizza for a low price.
[1.50:51 - 1.50:56]They mention that they appreciated the value of the all-you-can-eat pizza more as an adult.
[1.52:35 - 1.52:41]The speaker discusses their experience at a Nintendo-themed theme park in Japan.
[1.52:35 - 1.52:41]The speaker talks about a strange aspect of the park where a character speaks Japanese instead of English.
[1.52:35 - 1.52:41]They mention another theme park where they found the experience of hearing Japanese accents speaking English to be strange.
[1.52:35 - 1.52:41]The speaker gives the Nintendo World a solid rating of 9/10 and discusses the various interactive aspects of the park.
[1.53:29 - 1.53:36]They mention that the food was expensive but worth trying for the experience.
[1.53:49 - 1.53:55]They mention the option to purchase an electronic bracelet that makes every aspect of the park interactive.
[1.55:19 - 1.55:25]The speaker briefly mentions their Patreon and thanks their patrons for supporting them.
[1.48:50 - 1.55:25]A comprehensive summary of the text is a discussion of the speaker's enjoyable experience at Nintendo World and the various interactive aspects of the park.
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