monthly summary · December 2018
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Overview
December 2018 centers on Daniel's move with his wife into a new Japanese apartment. Rent is ¥68,000 monthly, split with his wife, and he argues Japan is affordable. Cleaning, packing, a missed Nitori furniture delivery, a sofa dispute, assembly and office setup followed.
Late in the month Daniel was in England for Christmas with family. He reflected on a year in which he married, got a long-term Japan visa and grew his channel from about 2,000 to 85,000 subscribers. He disliked London and England compared with Japan, though he reported a good time overall.
Career and channel management recur: Daniel focuses on sustaining YouTube rather than a regular job, reports lower viewership with more positive vlogs, and discusses Twitch, Patreon and a second channel. After Elvis the Alien's commentary video he responded and gained about 500 subscribers.
Harassment is a major theme: Daniel reported that his address was exposed accidentally in a livestream and then posted by subreddit users, that he was banned by moderators after objecting, and that r/Hapas-linked harassment has continued since early 2017. He voiced frustration at being disliked by people who have not met him.
Source recordings (3)
Personal topics include Tinder and dating stories, reduced marital intimacy and yeast infection treatment, a knee injury, body image and a failed 3,000-calorie diet, and cooking and baking experiments.
Source recordings (12)
- tinder date ep.1
- [2018-12-12] Why I hate being skinny [MhDqIVFwMj8]
- Why I hate being skinny
- Daniel Explains How He Makes Up With Chihiro
- the korean girl that hated me
- I got BANNED on tinder
- quick_chat_while_waiting_for_amazon
- [2018-12-19] marriage update - my sex life is over [xECNxUYQEPc]
- How To Make A Sandwich
- Daniels Thoughts On Jun
- marriage update - my sex life is over
- Disgusting Japanese Lasagna in a box [-CDVy2X6zag]
Other creators made criticisms and allegations, including claims about Jun's edited filming, an entitlement claim by Elvis the Alien at a love hotel, and a racism claim about Daniel's Twitch stream. Personality disorder or sociopathy claims came from an external remark and remain unverified.
Themes
New apartment layout, rent, cost of living, move-in logistics and delivery problems.
YouTube strikes, income, subscriber and view trends, platform diversification.
Doxxing, Reddit conflict and harassment.
Source recordings (2)
Dating, Tinder and past social awkwardness.
Source recordings (3)
England trip and England-Japan comparisons of etiquette and public behavior.
Body image, diet, cooking, and minor health incidents.
Creator disputes, allegations, and police-filming guidelines.
Developments
Early December 2018 (catalog-dated): Daniel and his wife moved into a new Japanese apartment, inspected, cleaned and toured it, and packed the old home on its last day. Rent is ¥68,000 monthly, split with his wife.
Sources dated 2018-12-07: furniture delivery workers left without ringing Daniel's bell, a Nitori slip at a neighbor's door rescheduled delivery to the 13th, and phone signal and workplace phone limits hindered resolving it.
Source recordings (3)
Source dated 2018-12-11: Daniel handled sofa delivery details, assembled furniture and set up an office; he also reported a knee injury with fluctuating pain that began to subside.
Source dated 2018-12-14: near-choking episode after crunching a vitamin D tablet.
Source recordings (1)
Mid-December: an unexpected $144 Tinder Gold renewal, a Tinder ban for unspecified violations, and a recounted Osaka date.
Source recordings (2)
Source dated 2018-12-19: Daniel baked cookies with poor results; he and his wife paused sexual activity for about a week to treat yeast infections.
Source recordings (1)
Source dated 2018-12-20: Daniel responded to Elvis the Alien's commentary video, followed by an Instagram follow and roughly 500 new subscribers.
Source dated 2018-12-22: Daniel described three personal rules for interacting with police: discretion, distance and purpose.
Source recordings (1)
Source dated 2018-12-24: Daniel returned to England after over a year in Japan, flying via Hong Kong, and visited family cats' graves including Toffee.
Source recordings (2)
Source dated 2018-12-26: Christmas in England with gifts, a Google Home device, a roasted goose dinner, filming and an outdoor walk.
Sources dated 2018-12-29/30: the London visit with his mother and wife was cut to one night at his sister's house, then they returned to his parents' house; Daniel voiced strong dislike of England compared with Japan.
Source recordings (2)
Source dated 2018-12-31: Daniel reviewed 2018, including a January community strike, viral videos, March marriage registration, May Malaysia travel, doxxing, creator disputes and a November strike over cockroach footage.
Source recordings (2)
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether forum users reported Daniel to immigration is unknown; the banning moderator is unconfirmed, as is whether harassers target his wife out of hatred toward Daniel.
Whether positive vlogs caused the viewership drop is unconfirmed.
Source recordings (1)
Which Tinder guidelines led to the ban, whether the $144 can be refunded, and details of the recounted Osaka date are unclear.
Source recordings (2)
Whether Daniel would prefer returning to Japan or staying in England was left open.
Source recordings (2)
Whether his wife is upset by reduced intimacy and whether earlier levels can return are unresolved.
Several incidental details are unresolved: the Korean woman's behavior and relationship to a Swedish man, the person on the monitor camera, the shoe count, the bomb remark, the tied animal on a hill, and whether his wife understood Underground passengers' complaints.
Sofa delivery timing, delay reasons, who gave the wrong room number, whether the Amazon courier recognized the address change, and whether Daniel could explain by phone in Japanese remain unclear.
Whether the knee would swell is unknown; whether a former girlfriend saw the video about her appearance is unknown, and disclosures about infections and past relationships remain contested.
Explore this period
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-20] My response to Elvis The Alien's video about me [lIua-eGziz4]
Daniel addressed a commentary video created about him by Elvis the Alien, experiencing apprehension about attention from a larger creator while finding the coverage relatively mild compared to previous criticism. Because previous uploads an
- Recording · December 2018
doxing and reddit
An accidental glimpse of the back of an envelope during a livestream exposed Daniel's address, room number, postal code, and apartment details. Subreddit users posted Daniel's address, apartment details, and building imagery; Daniel created
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-05] My HUGE $600_month Japanese house [hucXnBC2UEw]
Daniel tours his newly unpacked apartment after living there for several days, breaking down rent costs split with his wife and detailing the entrance, electric toilet, and separate washing area. Daniel reviews the living room, kitchen, bed
- Recording · December 2018
I went back home to England [PKcbFeHkkpc]
Daniel returned to his garden in England in December after more than a year in Japan, reflecting on his flight home, his YouTube channel's origins, and major life changes over the past year. Daniel visited the garden graves of former family
- Recording · December 2018
got_my_SOFA
Daniel directed viewers to inspect a Discord image described as pink and lumpy despite not looking pink in the photograph, and requested an invite link to the Discord server.
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_
Daniel watches re-uploaded StreamMe livestreams hosted by Keemstar that feature guests such as Colossal and AnythingForViews discussing other YouTubers.
- Recording · December 2018
quick_hair_cutting_stream__last_stream_in_japan_this_year_
Daniel regretted not punching an individual earlier, noting that he did not attend university or college, while recalling childhood teasing where others called them gay due to their constant proximity and physical, non-sexual contact.
- Recording · December 2018
Why I refuse to get a Job in Japan [iMIT5vmJlsQ]
Daniel focuses entirely on YouTube and refuses to pursue traditional employment until his channel fails, savings are depleted, and views collapse to around 500 per video. Daniel dislikes interpersonal conflicts with irritated, serious, or s
- Recording · December 2018
got_my_SOFA(1)
Daniel reviewed videos created by another individual, identifying an initial 15-minute video characterized by barely English, incomprehensible garble, alongside a subsequent 20-minute video produced by the Life Freedom Life creator that foc
- Recording · December 2018
the korean girl that hated me
During a stay at a Japanese guesthouse in November 2011, Daniel attempted to converse with two Korean women but encountered one-word replies, grunts, or indifference. Awkward interactions at the guesthouse alongside a later online blocking
- Recording · December 2018
quick_test_dont_watch (1)
Daniel is confused about whether the LG V series or G series serves as the flagship line, and prioritizes reliable internet over hot water.
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-19] marriage update - my sex life is over [xECNxUYQEPc]
Intimacy in Daniel's marriage decreased following disruptions from recurrent yeast infections and menstruation, raising concerns about the relationship moving past its initial passionate phase. Daniel attempted baking cookies at home using
- Recording · December 2018
Lasagna_in_a_box (1)
Daniel is content despite lacking a social life and reacted with intense joy, crying and jumping up and down, when Gimmeabreakman commented on a video the previous year when Daniel had 2,000 subscribers.
- Recording · December 2018
quick_test_dont_watch (7)
Daniel expresses frustration over exterior banging noises interfering with plans for a streaming session and criticizes an unspecified concept as an out-of-touch creation devised by middle-aged mothers lacking insight into actual tastes.
- Recording · December 2018
quick_test_dont_watch
Daniel experiences frustration regarding being disliked by individuals who have never met or known him. Daniel characterizes himself as weird, not very likable, unfriendly, and generally quiet, noting that being disliked would be acceptable
- Recording · December 2018
2018 was pretty good actually [NuaJoR9VrG4]
Daniel reviews 2018, encompassing early YouTube channel strikes and viral expansion, his March town hall wedding and May trip to Malaysia, conflicts with online forums including address leaks and immigration threats, issues with creators Ch
- Recording · December 2018
What happened to FunForLouis - Dead channels
A commentary traces the history of Louis Cole's YouTube career from the banned FoodForLouis stunt channel to his travel vlog channel FunForLouis, examining its viewership decline despite having over two million subscribers. The decline in F
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-12] Why I hate being skinny [MhDqIVFwMj8]
Daniel experiences insecurity regarding his thin build and oversized-looking feet, previously concealing his frame with layers of clothing while receiving remarks about his appearance. Daniel attributes his difficulty gaining weight to inhe
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (1)
Daniel created a subreddit and authored posts examining each moderator, uncovering limited information due to their anonymity; two moderators had no post history outside the subreddit, while a third posted heavily on racism and mixed-race t
- Recording · December 2018
quick_hair_cutting_stream__last_stream_in_japan_this_year_ (3)
Daniel follows three personal rules—staying discreet, maintaining distance, and having a purpose—to secure a legal advantage if police react negatively. A video creator sues police officers for attempting to arrest him or touching his prope
- Recording · December 2018
Daniel Explains How He Makes Up With Chihiro
Daniel addresses relationship conflicts and cheating concerns by asserting to his girlfriend that his videos and stories are fabricated, which leads to her forgiveness.
- Recording · December 2018
tinder date ep.1
Daniel met a 31-year-old Japanese woman via Tinder in Osaka, experienced initial disappointment regarding her physical appearance compared to her profile photos, and accompanied her from Mos Burger to her beauty salon. At the beauty salon,
- Recording · December 2018
Daniel Misses Sofa Delivery Part 2
Nitori delivery personnel went to the wrong address, rang the neighbor's doorbell instead of Daniel's, left a delivery note in the neighboring letterbox, and drove away without ringing Daniel's doorbell. The delivery note specifies the next
- Recording · December 2018
quick_hair_cutting_stream__last_stream_in_japan_this_year_ (2)
Daniel expresses that his wife is the love of his life and the only one for him, rejecting the concept of replacing her with a younger and more attractive person. An exchange occurs regarding whether there is anger about a Black man having
- Recording · December 2018
making_a_sandwich (1)
Daniel lost many subscribers following the previous video but aims to stop worrying about subscriber counts, observing that while subscriber numbers are increasing, overall viewership has plummeted. Daniel attributes the decline in viewersh
- Recording · December 2018
quick_chat_while_waiting_for_amazon
Vitamin D tablets were very difficult to swallow, and breaking and crunching one led to it becoming stuck in the throat, creating a near-choking incident that required drinking multiple glasses of water to clear.
- Recording · December 2018
How To Make A Sandwich
Tomorrow is expected to be busy with insufficient time to stream, while the upcoming video is anticipated to address moving, unpacking, and decorating the new apartment. Daniel experiences difficulty slicing ham with a ceramic knife while t
- Recording · December 2018
Disgusting Japanese Lasagna in a box [-CDVy2X6zag]
A creamy bolognese lasagna kit is prepared in Japan using pork mincemeat instead of beef, small pasta pieces rather than square sheets, basil, pepper, and cheese, cooked on an electric stove placed on the floor because of socket placement.
- Recording · December 2018
WORST DAY EVER [5Sw0IpdURic]
Daniel received an Amazon parcel containing Tenga eggs and recognized the delivery driver from a prior address. While cooking and eating sausages and spaghetti, Daniel observed a furniture delivery lorry arrive and park outside, where the d
- Recording · December 2018
got_my_SOFA(2)
A channel fails rapidly when financial gain serves as the sole motivation. Sustaining motivation becomes difficult amid demonetization and severe audience backlash, as demonstrated when LeafyIsHere quit after facing both issues.
- Recording · December 2018
quick_test_dont_watch (3)
Daniel questioned audience interest in outdoor videos after receiving suggestions to film outside despite past low viewership, such as Malaysia travel vlogs garnering around 20,000 views, with the highest reaching 80,000 views when his wife
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (5)
Quitting is ultimately up to the individuals, and being happier as a result is positive, though walking away from one million subscribers is difficult to understand. Maintaining a channel with one million subscribers for occasional fun vide
- Recording · December 2018
Daniel Misses Sofa Delivery Part 1
A large truck arrives outside to deliver a sofa, keeping its engine running while an occupant leans near the staircase on a phone without ringing the doorbell or unloading the sofa. Daniel is reluctant to go outside, approach the truck, or
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (4)
Daniel maintained a routine involving going to work, returning home, playing video games, lacking friends, and avoiding mingling. Daniel reflected on remaining isolated in his room and making no effort to socialize, build a friendship circl
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (2)
Daniel lost interest and motivation in making cookies despite having acquired a supply of ingredients, viewing the task as too demanding. Daniel spent the preceding day browsing a specific subreddit on Reddit.
- Recording · December 2018
tuesday_stream_ (3)
Building a community and audience requires years of effort and difficulty, which Daniel would not abandon due to getting a standard job, facing criticism, or having a child.
- Recording · December 2018
Daniels Thoughts On Jun
Daniel compares his broadcast to Jun's kitchen, alleging that Jun records secretly and edits footage to appear attractive instead of showing live reality. Daniel suffers an injury to his knee resulting in severe and fluctuating pain, raises
- Recording · December 2018
Weird man came to our new house
A sandwich with cheese is prepared and cooked until golden brown. The electricity, water, and outdoor monitor camera of a new apartment are inspected, showing a recorded visitor from a prior day, followed by cleaning the kitchen and rooms.
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-02] Preparing our new home in Japan [dTPzauGDiCc]
Daniel and Chihiro cook sandwiches until golden brown, check amenities and utilities, and review entrance monitor logs showing an unknown visitor. Chihiro cleans the apartment kitchen and floors while Daniel films and discusses cleaning met
- Recording · December 2018
Why I hate being skinny
Daniel experiences insecurity over his thin build, lack of body fat, and disproportionately large-looking feet, leading him to wear multiple layers of clothing and two pairs of trousers to hide his physique. Daniel attributes his physique t
- Recording · December 2018
It was my WIFE'S fault
Discussions and disputes occur regarding sofa delivery details and dates, followed by furniture assembly tasks and office arrangement. Daniel organizes an office space featuring screens, electronics, power adapters, and seating options, alo
- Recording · December 2018
Christmas in England with my family
A Christmas gathering involves holiday presents, discussions of online viewer feedback regarding a previous video and perceptions of wealth, and comments on the family's home. Meal preparation focuses on cooking a free-range goose in the ov
- Recording · December 2018
My response to Elvis The Alien's video about me
Daniel addressed a commentary video produced about him by Elvis the Alien, experiencing mixed feelings over the exposure and an influx of roughly 500 subscribers while preferring to stay under 100,000 subscribers to avoid becoming a frequen
- Recording · December 2018
I don’t like London
Daniel visited London with his mother and wife to stay at his sister's house, eating breakfast and shopping, but cut the planned multi-day trip short to one night and returned to his parents' home after finding the sister's neighborhood unc
- Recording · December 2018
Disgusting Japanese Lasagna in a box
Daniel prepares and bakes a packaged lasagna meal with pork mincemeat, added seasonings, and cheese using an electric stove on the floor and an oven. Daniel experiences mouth and gum discomfort, recalls a friendly greeting, and notes an ext
- Recording · December 2018
WORST DAY EVER
Daniel received an Amazon delivery containing Tenga eggs from a familiar courier who used to deliver to an old address, while preparing and eating food at home. Delivery workers arrived in a truck outside Daniel's residence, waited without
- Recording · December 2018
I went back home to England
Daniel returned to his garden in England in December after over a year away in Japan, reflecting on earlier video creation, the long flight through Hong Kong, and the death of his cat Toffee. Daniel marked major milestones from the previous
- Recording · December 2018
2018 was pretty good actually
Daniel reviewed milestones, channel strikes, viral videos, conflicts with creators, and online forum harassment across 2018, aiming to avoid YouTube bans and diversify through Twitch and a secondary channel. A January 2018 livestream receiv
- Recording · December 2018
My HUGE $600_month Japanese house
Daniel tours his unpacked apartment after residing there for several days, detailing rent costs, entrance shoe storage, bathroom setup, living room, kitchen, bedroom, and his preferred tatami room. The monthly apartment rent is ¥68,000, app
- Recording · December 2018
I got BANNED on tinder
After an unexpected $144 auto-renewal fee for Tinder Gold, Daniel used the app's passport feature to browse profiles in California and Japan despite being married, tested profile pictures of different men to compare match results, and engag
- Recording · December 2018
marriage update - my sex life is over
Intimacy and excitement decreased in Daniel's marriage over time, marked by a fading drive for daily sexual activity, concerns related to his wife's prior divorce over an ex-husband's erectile difficulties, and recurrent yeast infections tr
- Recording · December 2018
My problem with London [0SyDOYnlgeQ]
Daniel, his wife, and his mother cut a planned multi-day stay at his sister's house in London short after one night to return to his parents' house because the group disliked London, finding it shady, boring, and intimidating. Daniel experi
- Recording · December 2018
Why I refuse to get a Job in Japan
Daniel focuses on sustaining his YouTube career rather than seeking traditional employment unless the channel fails completely, likening the effort to keeping the Titanic afloat after supporting himself entirely through the platform over th
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-26] Christmas in England with my family 2018 [lt_WSGvs58Y]
A Christmas gathering involves opening presents such as cosmetics, an apron, underwear, and a Google Home device, alongside conversations regarding a past video, home perceptions, and finances. A goose brined for three days is prepared and
- Recording · December 2018
[2018-12-11] getting a new sofa in Japan [opE9ZIuvVNY]
A dispute occurs over a sofa delivery involving wait times and whether an incorrect room number was supplied, prior to the start of a live broadcast and one person leaving. Furniture assembly ensues, including attaching legs to a table, alo