Podcast appearances and mentions of Patrick W Galbraith

On this special episode, the crew is joined by Patrick W. Galbraith as they wax philosophical about moe, the difference in anime and western media's approach to fiction, vtubers, parasociality, the cyclical nature of anime discourse, and everything in-between. So if you're feeling lonely, we can fix that for all you good Joes.

Sebenernya Kata Otaku sudah muncul sebelum era 90 an namun terjadi pergeseran makna pada era 90 an yang menurut pendapat Mizuko Ito mengacu atau memiliki arti sebagai seseorang yang menekuni / mendalami hobi tertentu melebihi orang lain pada umumnya.Sebelum era 90 an sebelum kata Otaku booming, di Jepang menggunakan kata "Mania" sebagai sebutan orang yang memiliki / mendalami hobi tertentu. Mizuko Ito juga berpendapat, kata "Otaku" juga bisa dipakai kepada orang diluar Jepang (Gai jin) yang menyukai tentang Japan Pop Culture terutama Anime dan Mangga. Hanya saja, makna nya lebih mendekati kepada "Nerd / Geek" (orang aneh / kutu buku ). Selain itu menurut Nakamori Akio dalam artikel "Otaku no Kenkyo" kata "otaku" juga bisa disematkan kepada orang yang tidak minat dalam melakukan kegiatan yang pada umumnya dilakukan oleh orang lain atau bisa disebut dengan "menutup diri". Saat kata Otaku masuk ke dalam Indonesia, terjadi pergeseran makna dan artinya lebih kepada untuk menyebut "suatu komunitas" pecinta Japanesee Pop Culture dan untuk menyebut per oranganya lebih dikenal dengan kata "Wibu". Padahal menurut Patrick W. Galbraith dalam bukunya "the otaku encyclopedia : An insider's Guide to the subculture of Cool Japan" Wibu adalah suatu kata hinaan untuk orang orang "non jepang" (Gaijin) yang bergaya, berpenampilan, dan meniru budaya orang Jepang yang didapat dari Anime, mangga atupun video game. Kata hinaan ini dipakai untuk merendahkan para otaku di luar Jepang.

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? Topics Discussed How "sayonara" is not used in most situations when saying "goodbye" in Japanese A mix up at a convenience store Getting used to referring to people in the Japanese language What exactly a rōtari is Being asian Dealing with people that want to speak English even when they're English ability is poor Mixing up yasui (cheap) with yasai) The tricky situation that people with Asian features who are not fluent speakers of Japanese often find themselves in Japan A peculiar usage of the term shikkari and shikkari shiro And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha. And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance! Support on Patreon Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Google Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Spotify Tokyo Splosion on Twitter To listen to the other Ichimon Japan episodes that Kyle Broyles was a guest on, use the links below. What’s life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy) | Ichimon Japan 13 Why are vegetables so insulting in Japanese? | Ichimon Japan 14 To listen to the first "Japanese mistakes" episode of Ichimon Japan, use the link below. Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese language mistake stories? | Ichimon Japan 30 To listen to the latest episode of Japan Station, use the link below. Obscenity, Censorship & Erotic Comics in Japan (Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 59 To pick up a t-shirt and support the show, check out KimotoDesigns.com KimitoDesigns.com Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Onigiri おにぎり (n) (pol) onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori) Rootari ロータリ (n) traffic circle; circle; rotary; roundabout Yasai 野菜 【やさい】 (n,adj-no) vegetable Yasui 安い(P); 廉い 【やすい】 (adj-i) (1) cheap; inexpensive; (adj-i) (2) (安い only) calm; peaceful; quiet Tsumetai 冷たい 【つめたい(P); つべたい】 (adj-i) (1) (ant: 熱い・1) cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; freezing Doobutsuen 動物園 【どうぶつえん】 (n) zoo; zoological gardens Daibutsu 大仏 【だいぶつ】 (n) large statue of Buddha (trad. at least 4.8m high) Shikkari しっかり (adv,adv-to,vs) (1) (on-mim) tightly (holding on); firmly; securely; (adv,adv-to,vs) (2) (uk) (on-mim) strongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily; (adv,adv-to,vs) (3) (uk) (on-mim) properly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely; (adv,adv-to,vs) (4) (uk) (on-mim) reliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly Shikkari shiro しっかりしろ (exp) pull yourself together; get a grip; get a hold of yourself; come on Ou 負う 【おう】 (v5u,vt) (1) (See 背負う・1) to bear; to carry on one's back; (v5u,vt) (2) to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; (v5u,vt) (3) to receive (wound); to incur (damage); to be injured; (v5u,vt) (4) to owe We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapanKyoNews) Twitter (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan   What are you funniest Japanese mistakes? | Ichimon Japan 30

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Tony  talks to Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith about Japanese erotic comics (eromanga) and related issues such as censorship and Japanese obscenity laws. About Patrick W. Galbraith Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is a lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading experts on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent solo book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan. Topics Discussed What obscenity is in the eyes of Japanese law The masking of genitals in Japanese media such as anime and manga The push and pull cycle between creators and efforts to censor depictions of genitals The case of the Japanese artist Rokudenashiko Manga artists using creative techniques such as sound effects to imply sexual situations The link between censorship and things like tentacle hentai How mainstream manga and anime influences the world of erotic manga and vice versa The influence of major manga creators like Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki, and Rumiko Takahashi on erotic manga How Naoki Yamamoto was influenced by Hayao Miyazaki's work on Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind How Urusei Yatsura helped establish a trope that would come to be popular in erotic manga/anime The world of  dōjinshi (independent fan made comics) How independent fan comics help push the popularity of mainstream anime/manga properties The way some manga creators go back and forth between the world of erotic and mainstream manga The erotic imagery of Food Wars/Shokugeki no Soma CLAMP's erotic treatment of Captain Tsubasa How manga creators usually do not interfere with fan comics based on their properties Efforts b the Japanese government throughout the 2010s to limit and further censor erotic manga Japan's Ordinance Regarding the Healthy Development of Youths Japan's decision to not ban illustrations depicting underage characters in sexual situations in 2014 despite pressure from other countries Incorrect stereotypes about erotic manga creators and readers The diversity that exists among readers and creators of erotic manga Australia's decision to ban certain types of manga Who Kaoru Nagayama is Concerns over international laws regarding erotic manga And much more! Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! Support Japan Station on Patreon Links, Videos, Etc. To pick up a copy of Erotic Comics in Japan: An Introduction to Eromanga, please consider using the Amazon affiliate link below. It will support JapanKyo.com and it won't cost you anything extra. Erotic Comics in Japan: An Introduction to Eromanga To listen to Dr. Galbraith's previous appearances on Japan Station, use the links below. Japan Station 30: Understanding “Otaku” and Akihabara w. Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith Understanding Idols and the Success of AKB48 (Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 38 To listen to the latest episode of Ichimon Japan, use the link below. Why did samurai have such weird haircuts? (All About Topknots/Chommage) | Ichimon Japan 34 You can support the show by picking up a t-shirt from KimitoDesigns.com. The latest shirt design was inspired by episode 36 of the Ichimon Japan podcast which was all about samurai topknots. MAGE: The Excellent Hairstyle of the Samurai Unisex T-Shirt Special Thanks Opening/Closing song: Oedo Controller (大江戸コントローラー) by Yunomi featuring Toriena (Used with permission from Yunomi) To listen to more of Yunomi's music, check out his Soundcloud page or YouTube channel. Japan Station cover art: Provided by Erik R. Featured image: Courtesy of Donna Burke Featured image: Courtesy of Patrick W. Galbraith Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes Get full show notes at www.japanstationpodcast.com  

Show Notes This week, we review and analyze Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (機動戦士ガンダムΖΖ) episode 18 - “Haman's Black Shadow” (ハマーンの黒い影) - discuss our first impressions, and provide commentary and research on the origin of Elpeo Ple's name (pronounced ElPee Puru). This episode comes with a content warnings - the research on the origin of Elpeo Ple's name deals with the history of simulated (ie drawn) child pornography in Japan. The topic is also discussed extensively in the talkback. - Books and articles: Patrick W. Galbraith, Lolicon: The Reality of 'Virtual Child Pornography' in Japan, Image & Narrative, Vol 12, No 1 (2011). Patrick W. Galbraith, Seeking an Alternative: "Male" Shojo Fans Since the 1970s, from Shojo Across Media: Exploring "Girl" Practices in Contemporary Japan (2019). Patrick W. Galbraith, "The lolicon guy": Some observations on researching unpopular topics in Japan, from The End of Cool Japan: Ethical, Legal, and Cultural Challenges to Japanese Popular Culture, Edited By Mark McLelland (2017). M. Gigi Durham, The Lolita Effect: The Media Sexualization of Young Girls and What We Can Do About It, Overlook Press (2008). Masafumi Monden, Being Alice in Japan: performing a cute, 'girlish' revolt, Japan Forum, Vol 26, No 2 (2014). Cory Lyn Takeuchi, Regulating Lolicon: Toward Japanese Compliance with its International Legal Obligations to Ban Virtual Child Pornography, Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, Vol 44 (2015). Mahaseth, Harsh. (2017). The Cultural Impact of Manga on Society. SSRN Electronic Journal. Available at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332904100_The_Cultural_Impact_of_Manga_on_Society Terasa Younker, Lolita: Dreaming, Despairing, Defying, Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs, Vol 11, No 1 (2012). Rafael Antonio Pineda for Anime News Network, Rurouni Kenshin Creator Nobuhiro Watsuki Charged With Child Pornography Possession, November 21, 2017. Available at https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-21/rurouni-kenshin-creator-nobuhiro-watsuki-charged-with-child-pornography-possession/.124308 - Wikipedia articles for Lemon People magazine, it's competitor Manga Burikko, and The Otaku Murderer. Mobile Suit Breakdown is written, recorded, and produced within Lenapehoking, the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Lenape, or Delaware, people. Before European settlers forced them to move west, the Lenape lived in New York City, New Jersey, and portions of New York State, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut. Lenapehoking is still the homeland of the Lenape diaspora, which includes communities living in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario. You can learn more about Lenapehoking, the Lenape people, and ongoing efforts to honor the relationship between the land and indigenous peoples by visiting the websites of the Delaware Tribe and the Manhattan-based Lenape Center. Listeners in the Americas and Oceania can learn more about the indigenous people of your area at https://native-land.ca/. We would like to thank The Lenape Center for guiding us in creating this living land acknowledgment. You can subscribe to Mobile Suit Breakdown for free! on fine Podcast services everywhere and on YouTube, visit our website GundamPodcast.com, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or email your questions, comments, and complaints to gundampodcast@gmail.com. Mobile Suit Breakdown wouldn't exist without the support of our fans and Patrons! You can join our Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, extra out-takes, behind-the-scenes photos and video, MSB gear, and much more! The intro music is WASP by Misha Dioxin, and the outro is Long Way Home by Spinning Ratio, both licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licenses. The recap music for Season 3 is New York City (instrumental) by spinningmerkaba, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.. All music used in the podcast has been edited to fit the text. Mobile Suit Breakdown provides critical commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator. Mobile Suit Breakdown is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Mobile Suit Breakdown is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to gundampodcast@gmail.com Find out more at http://gundampodcast.com

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Why are vegetables so unsulting in Japanese? On this episode we are honored to once again be joined by Kyle Broyles of the Tokyo Splosion podcast and Hard Officers YouTube channel. Topics Discussed Some funny Japanese vegetable-based insults and their (supposed) etymologies What the term daikon ashi means Why daikon ashi is so insulting and reserved only for use on women The usage of the term "dumpling legs" What the term daikon yakusha means Why daikon yakusha is considered an insult Why it's insulting to call someone a bean sprout (moyashi) in Japanese What it means to "stink of potatoes" (to be imokusai) What a "country milkboy" is What an "embankment pumpkin" is (dote kabocha) The most commonly cited story explaining the insulting meaning of the term dote kabocha A tip for training yourself to like vegetables Interesting Japanese slang involving the the Japanese word for eggplant (nasu) What the term bokenasu means Why it is insulting to be called a bokenasu What the heck an otankonasu is Two theories for where the "otanko" part of otankonasu derived from The most common etymologies of the term otankonasu The potential connection between otankonasu and Edo period pleasure districts Bubble era Japanese slang How pīman (green pepper) was used as an insult in Japan in the 1970s The difficulties localizers face when translating idioms from Japanese into English Whether the Japanese word for "vegetable" (yasai) totally overlaps in meaning with its English counterpart Why there seem to be more vegetable-related insults in Japanese than fruit-related insults And more! Note: All of the etymologies provided during this episode were found in Japanese language sources and are the most commonly cited. However, just because they are the most commonly cited etymologies that does not mean they are true, so please keep this in mind. Support on Patreon If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $2 a month you'll get access to exclusive content and our eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support on Patreon Kyle Broyles Links This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link below. Kyle Broyles on Twitter Kyle is one of the hosts of the Tokyo Splosion podcast. If you would like to check his podcast out, you can look it up wherever you get your podcasts or use the links below. Tokyo Splosion on Libsyn Tokyo Splosion on Apple Podcasts Tokyo Splosion on Twitter The latest episode of Tokyo Splosion as of the time of this posting can be found below. Tokyo Splosion Quarterly: Spring 2020 Kyle also produces the YouTube series Hard Officers. Check out the channel via the link below. Hard Officers YouTube Channel Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here's a link to the previous episode Kyle Broyles was a guest on. What's life like in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic? (Uncovering the cute sneeze conspiracy | Ichimon Japan 13 Just to review, here's a list of all the insults that were covered on this episode, including how you write them in Japanese. Daikon ashi 大根足 : 大根足; 大根脚 【だいこんあし】 (n) thick legs; fat legs; cankle; cankles (literally: daikon radish legs) Daikon yakusha 大根役者 【だいこんやくしゃ】 (n) (yoji) ham actor; hack actor (literally: daikon radish actor) Moyashi もやし (n) bean sprouts (in certain contexts it can also be used to mean as an insult meaning lanky, gangly or frail) Moyashikko もやしっ子 【もやしっこ】 (n) weak child; frail child; gangly child Imokusai イモくさい 【いもくさい】 (n) country bumpkin; unsophisticated; hick (literally to stink of potatoes) Dote kabocha どてかぼちゃ (n) incompetent person; halfwit; blockhead; fool (literally: embankment pumpkin) Bokenasu ぼけなす (n) (1) faded, dull-colored eggplant; (2) (derog) slow-witted, abstracted person; halfwit Otankonasu おたんこなす (n) fool; twit; idiot; bird-brain Atama ga pīman (Note: This term was popular in the 1970s and is rarely, if ever, used today.) 頭がピーマン 【あたまがぴーまん】 stupid; dumb (literally: your head is a green pepper) Hanashi ga pīman 話がピーマン 【はなしがぴーまん】 what you are saying is stupid/pointless (literally: what you are saying/your story is a green pepper.) If you'd like to check out episode 38 of Japan Station, you can do so via the link below. Understanding Idols and the Success of AKB48 (Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith) | Japan Station 38 If you missed the Japanese study tips episode of Ichimon Japan, check out the article below. What are your Japanese studying tips? | Ichimon Japan 08 Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Yasai 野菜 【やさい】 (n,adj-no) vegetable Kudamono 果物 : 果物(P); 菓物 【くだもの(P); かぶつ(果物)】 (n) fruit Oden おでん (n) (food) oden; dish of various ingredients, e.g. egg, daikon, potato, chikuwa, konnyaku, etc. stewed in soy-flavored dashi Shokuatari 食あたり : 食あたり; 食中り 【しょくあたり】 (n) food poisoning Shokubutsu 植物 【しょくぶつ】 (n) plant; vegetation Emoi エモい (adj-i) (1) (sl) emo; sad; melancholic; (2) (sl) (pun on エロい and キモい) (See エロい,キモい) erotic in a disgusting way Inakakusai 田舎臭い : 田舎臭い; 田舎くさい 【いなかくさい】 (adj-i) rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; cornball Ume 梅 : 梅(P); 楳 【うめ(P); むめ(ok); ウメ】 (n) (1) Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; Chinese plum Tnkō 炭坑 : 炭鉱(P); 炭坑; 炭礦 【たんこう】 (n) coal mine; coal pit We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to ichimon@japankyo.com. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan  

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're exploring the history of Japanese aidoru (idols) and discussing the dynamics behind one of Japan's most popular idol groups: AKB48. About Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is a lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading experts on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan. Topics Discussed The emergence of idols (aidoru) in Japan during the 1970s Japan's Golden Age of idols (1980s) Seiko Matsuda The role Yasushi Akimoto played in the evolution of the modern idol The importance of Onyanko Club in the history of Japanese idols What led to the end of Onyanko Club How the Latin boy band Menudo helped inspire the interchangeable idol system employed by idol groups such as Morning Musume and AKB48 The success of Rino Sashihara The ingenious marketing strategy of Yasushi Akimoto that has led to the massive success of AKB48 AKB48's General Election and how it drove CD sales during a time when CD sales were on the decline What idols do Whether we should think of idols as musicians/singers What it means to "idol" The connection between idols and fans The peculiar location and composition of the AKB48 Theater in Akihabara How the success of AKB48 helped spark a surge in the number of independent and "underground" (chika) idols The massive variety that exists in the independent idol scene How the coronavirus pandemic has affected idol groups and how idols are adapting What a chekki is Th effects of the coronavirus pandemic on maid cafes in Akihabara AKB48 and the Tokyo 2020/2021 Olympics How Yasushi Akimoto's idol groups have been evolving in recent years to appeal more to women Overwork and exploitation in the world of idols The case of Maho Yamaguchi Why so many idols have great difficulties after they "sotsugyō" (leave the group) The success of Atsuko Maeda The short-lived Pink Lady show that aired in the U.S. on NBC in 1980 And much more! Note: The conversation on this episode was recorded on April 24, 2020 (JST). Support on Patreon If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get access to extra blog posts and additional input on future content. You'd also receive Tony's eternal, profound, and undrying gratitude. Support Japan Station on Patreon Links, Videos, Etc. The book on which much of the conversation heard during this episode was based is called AKB48 and was written by Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith and Dr. Jason G. Karlin. You can purchase it via the Amazon affiliate link below. A Kindle version is available. AKB48 (33 1/2 Japan) AKB48 is part of a series of books published by Bloomsbury that is called 33 1/2 Japan. If you would like to purchase any of these, you can use the Amazon affiliate links below. Yoko Kanno's Cowboy Bebop Soundtrack (33 1/3 Japan) Joe Hisaishi's Soundtrack for My Neighbor Totoro (33 1/3 Japan) Cornelius's Fantasma (33 1/3 Japan) Perfume's GAME (33 1/3 Japan)

On This Episode of Japan Station On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about "otaku," the history of the anime "holy land" of Akihabara, and a whole lot more. About Koichi Dr. Patrick W. Galbraith is an lecturer at Senshu University in Tokyo. He is one of the world's leading expert on the topic of Akihabara and the related subcultures that are often associated with this famous district of Tokyo. Galbraith is the author of man y books and articles, including Tokyo Realtime (2010), The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan (2014), The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming (2017), and others. His most recent book, published by Duke University Press Books in 2019, is Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan.u, Topics Discussed Dr. Galbraith's first visit to Akihabara Hayao Miyazaki's complicated relationship with fandom during the early part of his career The character Clarisse de Cagliostro from the 1979 film Lupin Third: The Castle of Calgiostro The different waves of anime fandom in Japan The lolicon/rorikon Boom of the first half of the 1980s The word lolicon/rorikon and its various meanings The connection of the character Lum Invader from Urusei Yatsura and her connection to the cocept of lolicon/rorikon How computers and adult computer games (eroge or erogē) helped transform Akihabara into what it is today The ongoing struggle between the "otaku" of Akihabara and the Japanese government What the future holds for Akihabara What the current status of maid cafes in Akihabara is The tendency of trying to link anime and manga back to ukiyo-e woodblock prints from the Edo period The problematic idea that tentacles are a uniquely "Japanese" thing And much more! Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapankyoNews) Twitter (@JapankyoNews)  

第6回目のテーマは「Dokyun | ドキュン」 「ドキュン」は英語でどのように説明しますか？ How do you explain "Dokyun" in English? Someone called Bartholomew a Dokyun and Patrick must calm him down. But a maid who seeks revenge on Bartty called him an idiot.  What a bad day. For more information, please check out the Otaku Encyclopedia written by Patrick W. Galbraith. http://weblish.co.jp Special thanks to Brightcove for bandwidth and support! Weblish_otaku62.mp4

第５回目のテーマは「Burikko | ぶりっこ」 「ぶりっこ」は英語でどのように説明しますか？ How do you explain "Burikko" in English? Today, Patrick is at an Otaku convention so Strangeman is Bartholomew's teacher. Strangeman teaches a new word to newbie otaku Bartholomew. How does the older maid react when Strangeman says Burikko to her? For more information, please check out the Otaku Encyclopedia written by Patrick W. Galbraith. http://weblish.co.jp Special thanks to Brightcove for bandwidth and support! Weblish_otaku52.mp4

第4回目のテーマは「Tsundere |  ツンデレ」 「ツンデレ」は英語でどのように説明しますか？ How do you explain "tsundere" in English? Bartholomew likes a cute maid and tell her, but the maid is not happy.  She says, "Die, Otaku!" What happened?  Does she like Bartholomew, or does she hate him? Patrick teaches the word to newbie otaku Bartholomew.  For more information, please check out the Otaku Encyclopedia written by Patrick W. Galbraith. http://weblish.co.jp Special thanks to Brightcove for bandwidth and support!  Weblish_otaku42.mp4

第3回目のテーマは「Cosplay | コスプレ」 「コスプレ」は英語でどのように説明しますか？ How do you explain "cosplay" in English? Are they cross-dressing? Is it Halloween? Why do some otaku fo cosplay? Patrick teaches the word to newbie otaku Barthlomew.  For more information, please check out the Otaku Encyclopedia written by Patrick W. Galbraith. http://weblish.co.jp Special thanks to Brightcove for bandwidth and support!  Weblish_otaku3.mp4

第2回目のテーマは「Moe | 萌え」「もえ」は英語でどのように説明しますか？ How do you explain "moe" in English? Is it a word?  Is it a feeling? Why do otaku say it? Patrick teaches the word to newbie otaku Barthlomew.  For more information, please check out the Otaku Encyclopedia written by Patrick W. Galbraith. http://weblish.co.jp Special thanks to Brightcove for bandwidth and support!  Weblish_otaku1.mp4

Introduction and message from Patrick W. Galbraith explaining about otaku and about his book The Otaku Encyclopedia.  What is an otaku? The answers are on this show and in his book http://www.theotakuencyclopedia.com/ check it out on Amazon today! Thanks to Brightcove for their support.  http://weblish.co.jp Otaku2_1_10a.mp4