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Japan's Earthquakes Are Terrifying | Trash Taste #9

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[00:00 - 00:05] The speaker expresses their love for Daft Punk and the noise in their music.

[00:20 - 00:29]They discuss their parents watching their podcast and commenting on their actions.

[02:23 - 02:32]The speaker forgets their intro on the podcast and they discuss the anime "Japan Sinks."

[03:17 - 03:24]They talk about the realistic portrayal of an earthquake in the anime and their personal experiences with earthquakes.

[05:29 - 05:38]The group discusses potential future earthquakes and natural disasters in different countries.

[06:51 - 06:57]The speaker talks about the lack of dangerous animals in the UK and camping experiences there.

[06:51 - 06:57]The group jokes about the important things to bring while camping in the UK.

[00:00 - 07:05]The speaker discusses their love for Daft Punk, their parents watching their podcast, their experience with earthquakes, and the lack of dangerous animals in the UK while joking about camping in the country. They also mention the anime "Japan Sinks" and the potential for future natural disasters in different countries.

[07:06 - 07:11] The speaker discusses concerns about carrying water and alcohol.

[07:12 - 07:17]They recall their first earthquake experience which occurred in America during AX.

[08:09 - 08:19]They were on the 64th floor of a skyscraper and felt dizzy at first.

[08:09 - 08:19]They saw the building shift and experienced vertigo.

[08:44 - 08:50]The first one occurred while they were in an elevator.

[08:44 - 08:50]The second one occurred while they were in a hotel room with friends.

[09:11 - 09:16]They remember there were three earthquakes that weekend.

[10:05 - 10:14]They rushed down the stairs and some continued to eat chicken nuggets.

[10:58 - 11:04]They eventually took the elevator and had to go back to the top before going down.

[12:08 - 12:16]The speaker felt humbled and scared during the experience.

[13:16 - 13:29]They discuss other earthquake experiences they have had, including one in Japan.

[13:36 - 13:46]The speaker was in a DVD rental place with their sister during a massive earthquake in Japan.

[07:06 - 13:46]The speaker recalls their first earthquake experience in America during AX, discusses concerns about carrying water and alcohol, and describes other earthquake experiences they have had, including one in Japan. They also discuss the humbling and scary nature of being in an earthquake and the feeling of being at the mercy of external forces.

[13:58 - 14:09]Narrator experiences an earthquake with their sister

[17:33 - 17:39]Shop assistant warns them not to go outside due to potential falling debris

[18:37 - 18:42]Narrator finds being on the street during a large earthquake scarier than being in a building

[18:37 - 18:42]They discuss the anime series Japan Sinks and its positive portrayal of a YouTuber character

[19:58 - 20:05]They give their overall thoughts on the series, with mixed opinions

[20:16 - 20:24]DVDs and books fly off shelves

[20:38 - 20:49]Some scenes are great, but others are not well-written or explained

[21:16 - 21:22]They wait in the door frame until the earthquake settles

[21:22 - 21:29]The cult arc in the series is especially poorly executed and has many plot holes

[13:46 - 21:29]In summary, the narrator finds the series to be a mixed bag, with some good and bad moments and a poorly executed cult arc.

[21:34 - 21:44]Narrator reflects on the purpose of the call and the only thing that came out of the cult arc was getting the Morse code talking professor out.

[22:00 - 22:11]Narrator couldn't get invested back into the show after the cult arc.

[23:39 - 23:45]Narrator discusses the poor voice acting and plot points in the show.

[25:33 - 25:40]The last episode was dragged on and felt like an ad for the Olympics.

[26:13 - 26:20]Some people found the show to be political, but narrator did not.

[27:13 - 27:18]Narrator enjoyed the rap scene and the last two episodes.

[28:21 - 28:28]The mom's death and the survival of the crippled doctor were unnecessary.

[21:29 - 28:28]The narrator reflects on the disappointing cult arc, poor voice acting, and dragged out last episode of the show. They did enjoy the rap scene and last two episodes, but found the mom's death and the survival of the crippled doctor to be unnecessary. The show was not political, despite some people's opinions.

[34:56 - 35:02] The speaker discusses their issues with a show, specifically the lack of tension and predictability

[35:15 - 35:25]They mention having a good time watching the show despite its flaws

[35:15 - 35:25]They discuss Netflix's success with releasing anime all at once, allowing for easy binge watching

[35:15 - 35:25]They mention specific anime titles and their enjoyment of them

[35:15 - 35:25]The speaker talks about their favorite work by the director of the show they were discussing

[35:15 - 35:25]They mention the themes of talent and hard work in the director's work

[35:15 - 35:25]The speaker expresses their love for a particular anime and its portrayal of life and talent

[35:15 - 35:25]They mention another anime with similar themes that they have been putting off watching

[35:15 - 35:25]The speaker poses a question about whether the show they were discussing is the director's worst work

[28:29 - 35:34]The speaker discusses their thoughts on a show and its director's other works, as well as the success of Netflix in releasing anime all at once for binge watching.

[37:49 - 37:56]Discussion about a specific anime and its weaknesses

[38:51 - 38:56]Director's unique style recognized in all his works

[39:19 - 39:26]Removing a certain arc would improve the anime's rating

[39:26 - 39:32]Appreciation for different visual styles and animation

[39:26 - 39:32]Comparison to other anime and director's previous works

[40:35 - 40:43]Discussion of the music in the anime and its impact

[40:35 - 40:43]Mention of another anime with memorable music

[41:17 - 41:33]Juxtaposition of beautiful music with horrific scenes in the anime

[42:41 - 42:47]Difficulty remembering the anime's music due to being preoccupied with other elements

[35:34 - 43:23]Discussion of a specific anime's weaknesses, appreciation for the director's unique style and impact of music, and comparison to other anime.

[50:10 - 50:17]The audio is a conversation about music between two individuals.

[50:17 - 50:25]One person admits to not understanding music and not being able to feel emotion from it.

[50:17 - 50:25]They mention a composer named Kevin Pankin.

[50:17 - 50:25]They also discuss the importance of a soundtrack in a series.

[50:17 - 50:25]The conversation includes mentions of various anime and their soundtracks.

[50:17 - 50:25]The second person describes their love for Daft Punk and how it evokes emotions for them.

[50:17 - 50:25]The first person struggles to understand this and mentions their focus on voice acting in a series instead.

[50:17 - 50:25]The second person suggests books as a medium for evoking emotions through story and characters.

[43:23 - 50:25]Overall, the conversation explores the role of music in evoking emotions and enhancing the viewing experience in media.

[57:28 - 57:39]The speaker and the interviewer are discussing the role of music in entertainment.

[50:25 - 57:39]In summary, the speaker and interviewer discuss the impact of music in entertainment and the speaker's personal experiences with it.

[57:39 - 57:49] Person discusses not remembering certain things, believes people lie about remembering things

[58:13 - 58:22]Person discusses remembering voice performances well due to interest in learning about them

[59:13 - 59:21]Person discusses nuances in voice acting and how they visualize the delivery of a line

[1.01:15 - 1.01:26]Person discusses being put off by poor audio mixing and dubbing in foreign languages

[1.02:10 - 1.02:16]Person shares personal experience with directing voice actors and the importance of a good director

[1.03:51 - 1.03:58]Person praises the role of a voice director and believes it is a unique skill

[1.04:29 - 1.04:36]Person reflects on the difficulty of explaining a line to a voice actor and having them deliver it correctly

[57:39 - 1.04:47]Person discusses their interest in remembering voice performances and their role in media, as well as their frustrations with poor audio mixing and the importance of a good voice director in delivering a successful performance.

[1.04:53 - 1.05:04] The speaker discusses their approach to explaining lines and doing line reads for voice acting.

[1.05:33 - 1.05:42]They mention a sponsored video for a mobile game called Zenonzard, which is an AI-based anime card game.

[1.07:33 - 1.07:47]The speaker talks about their experience fixing bad voice acting in a video series and the importance of voice actors in a production.

[1.09:05 - 1.09:12]They mention being a voice actor in the anime Pop Team Epic and the unique experience of recording with multiple actors in the same room.

[1.09:36 - 1.09:41]The speaker's role in Pop Team Epic was only for the English dub, not the Japanese one.

[1.09:57 - 1.10:05]The speaker's experience in the voice acting industry and the challenges of localization and low budgets.

[1.10:54 - 1.11:03]The importance of having a dynamic and energetic cast in shows like Kona Siba.

[1.11:51 - 1.11:58]The speaker and other voice actors would critique each other's performances and give professional advice.

[1.04:47 - 1.11:58]The speaker discusses their experience in voice acting and mentions a sponsored video for a mobile game, as well as their role in the anime Pop Team Epic. They also talk about the importance of having a dynamic cast and the challenges of localization and low budgets in the industry.

[1.13:03 - 1.13:11]Conversation about voice acting and the process of recording lines.

[1.14:05 - 1.14:10]Voice director listens in to give input.

[1.15:30 - 1.15:40]Narrator voice for guilty gear parody scene.

[1.15:30 - 1.15:40]Joey's experience with voice acting and being praised by professional Japanese voice actors.

[1.15:40 - 1.15:46]Joey's experience with terrible clients in commercial voice acting.

[1.16:46 - 1.16:56]Voice director gives specific instructions due to being a fan of the game.

[1.16:46 - 1.16:56]Voice actor for Pop Team Epic does not require many retakes and is easygoing.

[1.16:56 - 1.17:06]Joey's experience with a lucrative boat gig in London.

[1.16:56 - 1.17:06]Competition for commercial gigs and the importance of received pronunciation.

[1.18:07 - 1.18:16]Line reading and the challenge of scientific words.

[1.18:33 - 1.18:40]Trust system in the anime industry.

[1.11:59 - 1.18:54]A conversation about voice acting and recording lines, including specific instructions given by the voice director for a guilty gear parody scene. Joey's experience with voice acting and his lucrative boat gig in London. The importance of received pronunciation and line reading in commercial voice acting. The trust system in the anime industry and Joey's surprise at not having to sign a contract or NDA for his role in Pop Team Epic.

[1.18:55 - 1.19:00]Bro received the script for a gig only a few minutes before the recording session

[1.19:07 - 1.19:13]He was expected to nail the performance on the first try, even with unfamiliar words in the script

[1.20:07 - 1.20:15]Some people in the industry have access to scripts months in advance, but not all

[1.20:07 - 1.20:15]In the Western industry, the script may not even be the final draft

[1.20:21 - 1.20:28]In Japan, people are more trustworthy and it is common to leave personal belongings unattended

[1.20:47 - 1.20:55]Voice actors do it for the passion, not the money

[1.21:54 - 1.22:14]Voice acting in dubs has improved in quality, but there are fewer standout performances

[1.23:45 - 1.23:57]The last dub that blew Bro away was Steinsgate, which was scripted by Kira Buckland

[1.24:20 - 1.24:31]Sony's restructuring of Funimation may have affected the quality of dubs

[1.24:59 - 1.25:11]There is a high bar for Japanese voice acting in anime, and it is rare to find bad performances

[1.18:55 - 1.25:47]Overall, the debate between subs and dubs continues, but Japanese voice acting generally maintains a high standard.

[1.28:05 - 1.28:18] Japanese voice acting has a high bar and a well-developed infrastructure in place to support voice talent.

[1.29:00 - 1.29:06]Shows that stand out for their Japanese voice acting include Beastars and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

[1.29:19 - 1.29:28]Voice actors and actresses in Japan usually start with small roles and work their way up to bigger roles.

[1.29:19 - 1.29:28]Some of the best dub performances come from actors who were not previously involved in anime.

[1.29:19 - 1.29:28]Casting is considered very important in Japanese voice acting.

[1.30:44 - 1.30:54]Ghost Stories is an example of a dub where creative control was given to the voice actors.

[1.31:44 - 1.31:53]Some dubs sound strange because of the system used for dubbing.

[1.31:44 - 1.31:53]Japanese voice acting is highly respected and has a well-established system in place to support it.

[1.31:44 - 1.31:53]Ghost Stories is a well-known example of a dub where creative control was given to the voice actors.

[1.31:53 - 1.32:03]Japanese voice actors and actresses start with small roles and work their way up, with some exceptions for exceptionally talented individuals.

[1.32:10 - 1.32:22]It is the director's job to ensure that the voices in a dub sound like they are having a conversation.

[1.32:10 - 1.32:22]The director's role in a dub is to ensure that the voices sound like they are having a conversation and are in the same world.

[1.32:37 - 1.32:45]Japanese voice acting is a nuanced skill that requires attention to detail.

[1.25:47 - 1.33:05]Overall, Japanese voice acting is highly regarded and has a well-developed infrastructure in place to support it, with a strong focus on casting and attention to detail in performance.

[1.33:06 - 1.40:16]• Two individuals, Mark and Connor, are discussing their love for anime and voice acting • They mention Kevin, a composer, and express their desire to have him as a guest on their show to discuss music • They discuss different anime directors and composers, including Hosoda Mamoru and Shinkai Makoto • They reminisce about the soundtrack of the Digimon movie and its use of Western bands such as Smash Mouth and Fat Boy Slim • They mention the anime "The Great Pretender" and its use of the song "The Great Pretender" by Freddie Mercury as its ending theme • They discuss other anime that have used Western songs, such as "Paradise Kiss" and "Ergo Proxy" • They mention the popularity of singing anime songs at karaoke and the feeling of being a "weep" (obsessed anime fan) while doing so • The last mention is of a grand Iran song used as an opening for an unspecified anime in the early 2000s • Overall, the conversation revolves around the love for anime, voice acting, and music, specifically Western songs used in anime.

[1.44:07 - 1.44:18]Discussion of music in anime and its impact

[1.46:21 - 1.46:28]Mention of Renai Circulation and its popularity

[1.46:21 - 1.46:28]Shout out to Patreon supporters

[1.46:39 - 1.46:46]Mention of specific anime series with great music, including Duran Duran and Serial Experiments Lain

[1.46:39 - 1.46:46]Discussion of skipping openings in anime

[1.46:39 - 1.46:46]Discussion of changing endings and openings in anime series, specifically in Monogatari

[1.46:39 - 1.46:46]Discussion of writing about the impact of music in anime

[1.46:39 - 1.46:46]Mention of Trash Taste subreddit and Twitter

[1.46:46 - 1.46:49]Mention of backlog of episodes due to future travel plans

[1.46:46 - 1.46:49]Summary of the podcast with the three hosts' names

[1.46:46 - 1.46:49]Joke about teaching Connor how to make fire next episode

[1.46:46 - 1.46:49]Mention of potential evolution of Connor as the podcast progresses

[1.46:46 - 1.46:49]Conclusion of the podcast

[1.40:16 - 1.46:49]Discussion of the impact of music in anime, specific mentions of Duran Duran, Serial Experiments Lain, and Monogatari, and the hosts' plans for future episodes.