monthly summary · January 2020
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Overview
January 2020 opens with a retrospective on a hard 2019 and ends with the end of Daniel's marriage and a planned move to South Korea. In between he moves from PC gaming to a Switch Lite, finishes Witcher 3 on PC, and packs away his gaming laptop to sell, alongside commentary, cooking, budget-challenge and Japan videos.
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- It's been a tough year for me
- Why I replaced my Gaming Laptop with a Switch Lite
- [2020-01-01] It's been a tough year for me [UhTUInxmIF0]
- How I became a massive narcissist
- This War of Mine - Switch Lite Review
- [2020-01-31] Why I'm moving to South Korea [DUH2vhKu1Ig]
- The Witcher 3 Review - Switch Lite Gameplay
Low motivation and declining channel performance recur. Daniel rejects New Year's goals, says he lost creative passion, dislikes drama content, and plans to move from Japan-focused topics toward low-budget challenges.
He describes agreeing with his wife to end the marriage, citing communication problems, depression, gaming and streaming habits, language fatigue and feeling suffocated. He moves to an Airbnb late in the month and denies the breakup is staged.
Several videos argue against immigration to Japan and against moving there. Daniel denies racism accusations and responds to Nobita's points.
A viewer's unannounced home visit led Daniel to set firm privacy boundaries, distinguishing home intrusions from brief public greetings.
Past relationships in Japan and England are revisited, with some details described as allegations or uncertain. Claims about people contacting his wife or family, a copyright strike, a Reddit claim, and the wife's Asperger's claim are unverified allegations.
Themes
Gaming on Switch Lite: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe frustrations, Crash Team Racing regret, Witcher 3 Switch versus PC, Overwatch, This War of Mine and console comparisons.
YouTube and livestreaming: long streams, low ad revenue, demonetization and deleted videos.
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Aquarium upkeep and cooking: plants, fertilizer, fish deaths, fish cakes, tandoori wings, egg fried rice, a ¥666 grocery challenge and pufferfish tasting.
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- Why I’m not a Racist [fUXrmIjqxJc]
- [2020-01-12] Why you shouldn’t come to Japan [HsrIgVx0G7A]
- [2020-01-07] Why I hate New Years [fTRHRzacbco]
- Trying Poisonous Japanese Fugu (Puffer Fish) with my Wife
- Surviving on £1.25 a day in Japan for 4 days
- A Day In The Life Of An Unemployed NEET In Japan
- I had a bad day
- Why I'm proud to be British
Onision comparisons, Daniel's defense of his own conduct, and Onision's deplatforming from Twitch and Patreon.
2019 retrospective and planning: father's death, grief, marital conflict, travel, channel direction, divorce and employment fallback options in England.
Other commentary: foldable phones and the Surface Duo, Star Wars disappointment, British pride, a train fare evasion anecdote, and mask testing before the Korea trip.
Developments
Recording dated 2020-01-01 looks back on 2019: the father's death in February, marital disputes after messages to other women were found, stays with women in London and Germany, reconciliation in Japan, and a Christmas trip to England.
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Catalog date Jan 2: a Witcher 3 Switch Lite review recounts buying the console and game shortly before Christmas 2019, then repurchasing the game on PC.
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Jan 4 recordings: a viewer visited the home unannounced around 9 PM and left a card and chocolates; Daniel later rebuked his mother for letting the visitor in.
Jan 7: Daniel describes lacking motivation and goals for 2020 and records a fish cake cooking segment.
Jan 8: a recording argues that adult Star Wars dissatisfaction comes from outgrowing children's media.
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Jan 9: Daniel addresses Onision comparisons and allegations about conduct with women, and says he blocked the name in comments.
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Jan 11 livestream Q&A covers relationships, the channel, aquarium, gaming setup changes and the Elvis the Alien interview that made his marital status public.
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Jan 12: Daniel argues against foreigners moving to Japan, then heats convenience store food and adds fertilizer to his aquarium.
Jan 13: Daniel responds to racism accusations over the foreigners video and to Nobita's reply video, with a tandoori wings segment.
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Jan 15 recordings cover Onision's Twitch ban after a Patreon ban, pufferfish tasting with Chihiro, and pride in Britain.
Jan 17: Daniel streams for hours, deletes several videos, prepares his gaming laptop for sale, and critiques Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. A Switch Lite Overwatch review is dated Jan 19.
Jan 19: Daniel recounts a 2012-2013 affair with a married Japanese woman met through Mixi, which ended when he returned to Japan for a different woman.
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Jan 20-21: Daniel answers hygiene comments, rebuts Nobita's reasons not to move to Japan, explains replacing his laptop setup with a Switch Lite, and describes his self-described narcissism.
Jan 23 stream: Daniel refused a 9,000 yen offer for his laptop, was stranded on a delayed train, had a video demonetized, and burned a Cornish pasty.
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Jan 24: Daniel reviews Crash Team Racing negatively and responds to Nobita's reasons not to move to Japan.
Jan 25-26: Daniel streams from an Airbnb after a domestic breakup with his wife, having uploaded a video about an affair; a This War of Mine review from an Airbnb is dated Jan 26.
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Jan 27: Daniel argues learning Japanese is not worth the time.
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Jan 28 life update covers leaving the marital home for an Airbnb, divorce reasons, content plans, and a possible westward trip toward England.
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Jan 29-30: Daniel discusses a 2010 Japan ex-girlfriend, compares Switch Lite and the original, then reviews the Surface Duo and foldables.
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Jan 30: in a ¥666 grocery challenge the checkout total was ¥713 and the food lasted about 3.5–4 days.
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Jan 31 recordings cover the move out, an airport hotel on the 29th floor, flights and an Airbnb booked for South Korea, and mask testing amid shortages.
Uncertainties & gaps
Allegations involving a Turkish woman's Reddit claim, Airbnb encounters, contact with Daniel's wife or family, a copyright strike, and the wife's Asperger's claim are not established facts.
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Whether the marriage is over for good, whether they reconcile, where Daniel goes next, and the timing and length of the Korea trip are unresolved; Korea was a hope, not confirmed.
Reports that Elvis the Alien called Daniel the Asian Onision, that a pre-Christmas dispute led to thrown objects after a Discord ban, and that a visitor bragged online with Daniel's sister preparing to call police are unverified.
Some marital and infidelity details, the phone return or refund, how the wife discovered the London hotel stay, and details of the ex-girlfriend's later life and a Facebook photo claim are unknown or unverified.
Undecided or unknown: a dedicated video about the visitor, the legitimacy of an $1,800 advertising email, a secret project, a YouTube break, and whether YouTube will act against Onision.
Whether steam and wet masks protect against viruses is uncertain, as is whether tax overage breaks the ¥666 challenge rules and whether the initial calculations were accurate.
Speaker roles in a short cat and Dom exchange are unclear, and no link to Daniel is established.
Source recordings (2)
Explore this period
- Recording · January 2020
Onision - DELETED From Twitch!
Onision was banned from Twitch after a previous removal from Patreon, amid rising public scrutiny and coverage from Chris Hansen. The bans from Twitch and Patreon stem from mounting pressure via online petitions and Chris Hansen's reporting
- Recording · January 2020
Overwatch Gameplay on the Switch Lite
Daniel plays Overwatch for the first time following its purchase the prior day, observing character traits, controls, and gameplay elements reminiscent of Team Fortress. Daniel experiences physical discomfort while playing shooter games, se
- Recording · January 2020
daniel and the pussys
An exchange covers strange occurrences, interactions involving meowing sounds, and mentions of basic necessities including water, shelter, and food, alongside a query about Marvin. Following the conclusion of an appointment and a delay caus
- Recording · January 2020
Tour Of My New Airbnb
Daniel relocated into an Airbnb accommodation, booked for six nights at approximately $160 to $170 for a week, following a domestic breakup with his wife on Chinese New Year. The domestic split resulted from marital disputes over Daniel spe
- Recording · January 2020
What is the Surface Duo
Daniel reviews Microsoft's foldable Surface Duo concept and remains skeptical of the foldable device trend compared to standard tablets like the iPad Pro, deciding against purchasing one due to usability concerns for vlogging and video view
- Recording · January 2020
[2020-01-31] Why I'm moving to South Korea [DUH2vhKu1Ig]
Daniel decided to end his marriage, packed his belongings, and left the shared home, staying in an Airbnb for roughly a week before checking into an airport-adjacent hotel in Japan. Daniel attributed the separation to communication issues,
- Recording · January 2020
How I became a massive narcissist
Daniel self-identifies as a narcissist who creates videos and streams focused on Daniel Lord and personal experiences to gain attention, tracing these traits to childhood feelings of being invisible at school and acting out at home. Online
- Recording · January 2020
Star Wars fans need to grow up
Daniel disliked The Rise of Skywalker, noting awkward dialogue and romantic elements, but watching a retrospective documentary on The Phantom Menace and revisiting the original trilogy led him to view Star Wars as a franchise primarily crea
- Recording · January 2020
Why I'm proud to be British
Daniel expresses pride in Britain and highlights its historical accomplishments, military history, cuisine, climate, inventions, and public transport experiences, having shifted from an earlier period of favoring Japan and disliking England
- Recording · January 2020
Trying Poisonous Japanese Fugu (Puffer Fish) with my Wife
Daniel and Chihiro sample various pufferfish preparations, evaluating their flavors and textures across raw skin, deep-fried blowfish, thin slices, and another cooked portion.
- Recording · January 2020
Why I Hated My Ex Girlfriend
In 2010, Daniel met a Japanese university student on japan-cupid.com while working at his father's company in England, subsequently traveling to Japan to be with her. Upon arrival, Daniel experienced disappointment regarding her appearance,
- Recording · January 2020
Surviving on £1.25 a day in Japan for 4 days
Daniel undertakes a food budget challenge using one of each Japanese coin denomination totaling ¥666 to buy groceries and observe how long they last. The supermarket purchase costs ¥661 before consumption tax and ¥713 at checkout, which is
- Recording · January 2020
I had an Affair with a Married Japanese Woman
Daniel described his 2012 efforts to prepare for living in Japan, including attempting a computer science course to obtain a university degree before quitting after four weeks, and later connecting on the social network Mixi with a married
- Recording · January 2020
Life Update - Discussing My Plans
Daniel outlines plans to move away from Japan-related video topics due to low viewership and low subscriber engagement, seeking alternative concepts focused on extreme low-budget challenges, living on under 100 yen or one dollar a day, and
- Recording · January 2020
Why I replaced my Gaming Laptop with a Switch Lite
Daniel replaced an expensive, heavy PC gaming laptop setup with a portable blue Nintendo Switch Lite purchased during a Christmas trip to England, finding the handheld significantly more convenient for travel and casual multitasking. After
- Recording · January 2020
This War of Mine - Switch Lite Review
Daniel reviewed and demonstrated This War of Mine on the Nintendo Switch, detailing survival mechanics such as daytime base-building, nighttime scavenging, character traits, morality impacts, winter management, and the control differences c
- Recording · January 2020
Similarities between me and Onision [CFUNvd6tZas]
Daniel addresses comparisons between himself and YouTuber Onision, acknowledging shared traits such as maintaining an edgy, nihilistic mindset at age 30, a decline in creative passion, and relying on clickbait relationship drama for views,
- Recording · January 2020
[2020-01-01] It's been a tough year for me [UhTUInxmIF0]
Daniel returned to Japan in 2020 and recorded a retrospective covering the hardships, losses, and travel experienced during 2019. The year included the death of Daniel's father, who passed away in February roughly four weeks after hospital
- Recording · January 2020
Why learning Japanese is a complete WASTE of time
Daniel set up a recording space in an Airbnb without explaining the location to avoid accusations of fabricating content, and argued against investing time and money into learning Japanese. Learning Japanese requires a heavy time investment
- Recording · January 2020
DO NOT BUY Crash Team Racing - Switch Lite Gameplay
Daniel bought Crash Nitro Racing for around £35 on the Nintendo Switch to compare it with Mario Kart and recorded initial impressions. After encountering lengthy license agreements and an unskippable opening cutscene, Daniel tested the onli
- Recording · January 2020
The Witcher 3 Review - Switch Lite Gameplay
After previously disliking and quickly uninstalling The Witcher 3 on PC years earlier, Daniel bought a Nintendo Switch Lite before Christmas 2019 along with the game, became deeply engrossed in it, and later repurchased and replayed it on P
- Recording · January 2020
Why I Hate Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch Lite
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a favorite game played for hundreds of hours, yet presents significant frustrations regarding track variety, handling at excessive speeds, menu navigation, multiplayer penalties, specific track designs, and item mecha
- Recording · January 2020
[2020-01-04] Don't EVER come to my house [UTZMRTiP7hM]
A YouTube viewer arrived unannounced at Daniel's home around 9 PM, was let inside by Daniel's mother who mistook him for a childhood school friend, and delivered a Christmas card and chocolates while Daniel ignored him and played on his Swi
- Recording · January 2020
It's been a tough year for me
Daniel faced personal challenges throughout 2019, including the death of his father from illness, grief and ongoing nightmares, marital conflicts, subscriber losses on YouTube, and disputes over infidelity. After his father died, Daniel pur
- Recording · January 2020
Why I’m not a Racist [fUXrmIjqxJc]
Daniel addresses viewer backlash and accusations of racism arising from an uploaded video about why Japan does not need more foreigners, contrasting the negative response with YouTuber Nobita's positively received video on reasons not to mo
- Recording · January 2020
I don't know what to do with my life anymore
At the beginning of 2020, Daniel feels devoid of motivation and goals, frustrated with New Year's resolutions and having no urge to acquire new skills, as earlier ambitions of moving to Japan and learning Japanese and Korean are already com
- Recording · January 2020
my response to Nobita's reasons not to come to japan
Daniel addresses viewer comments concerning his hygiene, stating that he washes his hair and showers on a daily basis. Daniel counters several arguments presented by YouTuber Nobita from Japan against relocating to Japan, maintaining that r
- Recording · January 2020
[2020-01-12] Why you shouldn’t come to Japan [HsrIgVx0G7A]
Daniel, an Englishman living in Japan, argues against foreigners moving to Japan, contending that the country does not need more immigrants, asserting that assertions of an aging population crisis are government propaganda for cheap labor,
- Recording · January 2020
Serious Talk
Daniel addresses viewer backlash, dislikes, and accusations of racism sparked by an uploaded video on why Japan does not need more foreigners, contrasting the critical reaction with the positive reception given to a similar video by YouTube
- Recording · January 2020
[2020-01-07] Why I hate New Years [fTRHRzacbco]
Daniel experiences discomfort regarding New Year's resolutions for 2020 and lacks motivation to set new goals after having accomplished earlier ambitions such as learning Japanese, studying Korean, and moving to Japan. Suggested goals such
- Recording · January 2020
Why Japan does NOT need any more Foreigners
Daniel, who moved from England to Japan, argues against permanent foreign residency in Japan, describing official concerns over the aging population as propaganda for cheap labor and proposing domestic birth incentives or taxes on childless
- Recording · January 2020
Why I'm moving to South Korea
Daniel decided to divorce his wife and relocate from Japan to South Korea, describing mutual dissatisfaction, depression, language difficulties, and communication issues while defending the breakup as genuine. Daniel moved into an Airbnb, b
- Recording · January 2020
Live Q&A
Daniel conducted a lengthy livestream involving a Q&A session, addressing viewer questions about personal relationships, previous sexual experiences, living in Japan, domestic conflicts, and his feelings toward his wife. Daniel discussed hi
- Recording · January 2020
A Day In The Life Of An Unemployed NEET In Japan
Daniel conducted an extended live broadcast, originally planning for six hours and continuing toward eight hours while discussing daily routines, internet data usage, food preparation, and personal relationships. Daniel reflected on managin
- Recording · January 2020
Similarities between me and Onision
Daniel addresses comparisons made between himself and YouTuber Onision by creators and viewers, assessing shared traits while disputing negative characterizations. Daniel evaluates content creation practices, acknowledging a shift toward dr
- Recording · January 2020
Something Real Messed Up Happened To Me
Daniel addressed an unannounced home visit from a YouTube viewer bearing gifts, rejecting claims that home visits are an acceptable aspect of being a content creator, and barred viewers from visiting uninvited due to privacy and safety conc
- Recording · January 2020
I had a bad day
Daniel conducted an eight-hour livestream covering stream configuration tests, channel analytics, monetization issues, low January ad rates, and reasons for pivoting toward livestreaming over pre-recorded videos. Daniel recounted a series o
- Recording · January 2020
Why the Switch Lite is better than the Switch Original
The Switch Lite is evaluated as superior to the original Switch due to its lower cost, lighter and more pocketable form factor, integrated D-pad, solid feel without squeaky detachable controllers, and approximately 30 minutes of extra batte
- Recording · January 2020
[2020-01-24] 20 Reasons Not to Move to Japan [pT00MuNNF58]
Daniel addressed comments about hair and hygiene before responding to video points from Nobita from Japan concerning reasons against moving to Japan, countering claims about refunds, rent inflation, driving exams, an aging demographic, secu