monthly summary · August 2020
2020-08 summary
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Overview
In August 2020 catalog sources, Daniel was traveling and living in Germany, moving between short Airbnb stays before booking a month-long one. He described living alone as new and positive, and compared it favorably with his failed attempt to reconcile his marriage in Japan the previous August.
Daniel took a quality-check job at a German sandwich factory after about three years without proper employment. He expects relief from financial and view-count pressure, plans a reduced YouTube schedule, and intends to film secretly there if possible.
Source recordings (2)
A sponsorship dispute with Nordgreen ran through the month: the company rejected his preview, he used the footage anyway, and it demanded removal under legal threat. Daniel set one video private, refused further removals, and demanded $250 or an apology. A separate WeNative video was later set private after a demand.
After about nine months away, Daniel concluded he likely does not want to live in Japan again, citing food, convenience-store stress, dating failures, foreigner oversaturation and translation technology. He called divorce simple and a relief, criticized divorce law and stigma, and was skeptical about remarrying.
He reported declining enjoyment of video-making, frustration with comments and livestream income, and began therapy on his sister's advice. He also discussed a Swiss viewer relationship, a possible German property purchase and a second channel.
Other content included underwear shopping and reviews for OnlyFans, Cooking with Daniel episodes, apologies to and criticism of other Japan-focused creators, pushback on viewer criticism, and reminiscences about games, Pokémon cards, Korean learning and sci-fi.
Source recordings (14)
- Why I HATE Fortnite on Switch Lite Gameplay
- Intergalactic Intercourse - It's going to happen
- How I Bamboozled my best friend's Little Sister
- [2020-08-10] How I became FLUENT in Korean in only 6 months [f4X26U5Eraw]
- My women's underwear collection 😍
- My Apology to Chris Broad from Abroad in Japan
- [2020-08-30] The Truth behind Chinese 'Massage Parlours' in Japan [UyjyB_vi8Ds]
- Why Star Wars Galaxies was the best video game ever
- How I became FLUENT in Korean in only 6 months
- ANNOYING things my Viewers say
- I'm going for Therapy next week...
- My problem with The Anime Man
- NEVER date a GIRL FATTER than you
- Why I Like wearing Women's Underwear
Themes
Solo living, accommodation changes and independence.
New German factory job and continued YouTube output.
Source recordings (2)
Nordgreen sponsorship and takedown conflict, free-speech claims and legal threats.
Reasons for not returning to Japan and search for a new base.
Source recordings (2)
Tomoko catfishing, the doll saga and divorce storyline.
Mental health, therapy, hurtful comments and reduced enjoyment of content creation.
Relations with other Japan-focused creators.
Source recordings (2)
Language learning, gaming and sci-fi, cooking episodes, dating and body-size opinions, and a second-hand massage parlor account.
Source recordings (7)
- Why I HATE Fortnite on Switch Lite Gameplay
- Intergalactic Intercourse - It's going to happen
- [2020-08-30] The Truth behind Chinese 'Massage Parlours' in Japan [UyjyB_vi8Ds]
- A Great Website to Learn Japanese from Native Speakers
- Why Star Wars Galaxies was the best video game ever
- I'm going for Therapy next week...
- NEVER date a GIRL FATTER than you
Developments
Around 2 August 2020 (catalog date), Daniel recorded an Airbnb walkthrough before leaving because another guest had booked it. He praised it, noted train noise, and weighed staying in Germany against returning to England.
Recording dated 2020-08-06: Daniel scheduled therapy for the following week on his sister's advice and filmed the first Cooking with Daniel episode in a new Airbnb (pasta, rated 6.5/10).
Source recordings (1)
Around 8 August (catalog date), Daniel described the Nordgreen dispute: rejected preview, termination and takedown demands with legal threats, one video set private, and refusal to remove more.
Source recordings (2)
Recordings dated 11 and 14 August: Daniel criticized Joey (The Anime Man), then released a video apologizing to Chris Broad for an earlier critical video and promoted Abroad in Japan.
Source recordings (2)
Around 12 August (catalog date), Daniel described his first therapy session with Dr. Glenys.
Source recordings (1)
Around 4 and 13 August (catalog dates), videos covered buying women's underwear at Uniqlo and Muji in Berlin, a later review, and photos posted to OnlyFans.
Source recordings (2)
Around 17–18 August (catalog dates), Daniel described booking a month-long Airbnb in Germany after moving between stays every few days; another source describes a $3,000+ apartment paid from savings.
Source recordings (2)
Around 19 August (catalog date), Daniel reported sending CVs, interviewing and accepting a quality-check job at a German sandwich factory.
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Recordings dated 20 and 23 August: Daniel argued against skinny men dating heavier women, then responded to annoying viewer comments about his channel, finances and habits, feeling relieved afterward.
Source recordings (2)
Around 22 August (catalog date), a sponsored video presented the WeNative language-exchange platform and its pricing.
Source recordings (1)
Around 24–25 August (catalog dates), Daniel explained why he likely would not live in Japan again, recounted the staged divorce and doll storyline with financial losses, and recounted the Tomoko catfishing and her later leak of messages.
Around 26 and 28 August (catalog dates), Daniel reflected on nearly nine months of divorce and made a tomato toasty, then extended his Germany stay to spend time with a Swiss viewer, visiting Heidelberg, Frankfurt and Bad Wildbad.
Recordings dated 30 and about 31 August: an episode recounted a friend's massage parlor visits in Japan with an Angus burger segment; Daniel set the WeNative video private after Jonathan's demand, blurred faces at a computer shop, and cooked chicken and yellow rice.
Uncertainties & gaps
Nordgreen's legal threat is an allegation; whether it is bluffing or can act against Daniel in the UK is unclear.
One source says Daniel removed Nordgreen videos after substantial incentives and may be barred from disclosing the agreement; this conflicts with other sources showing him refusing further removals.
Source recordings (1)
Whether the factory will allow secret filming is unclear, and his worry that people might contact his employer about his internet history is a fear, not a confirmed event.
Source recordings (2)
His next base is unsettled (England, Germany or extending the apartment). He leans against Japan but remains uncertain, and how he would buy German property or whether therapy will resolve his problems is unclear.
Details are uncertain: Tomoko's age, whether she was married (a statement later retracted) and why she leaked messages; whether demonetization followed pixelating the doll and whether its head was kept; and whether his ex-wife would have reconciled.
Daniel's suspicion that Joey and other Japan vloggers coordinated against his channel is unconfirmed; whether his critical video harmed Chris Broad and why he lost interest in Japan topics are unclear.
Source recordings (2)
Judgments about the Malaysian beach couple are speculation, and details of the massage parlor account are estimated or unexplained.
Open or imprecise points include whether YouTube will last, what therapy will involve, whether the bolognese contained meat, the corrected shared-school timing (one year to two) and Joey's estimated age.
Explore this period
- Recording · August 2020
I'm going for Therapy next week...
Daniel decided to attend therapy next week following a recommendation from his sister, reflecting on recurring personal difficulties, apologizing for past defensive reactions to suggestions, and planning to explore whether his thinking caus
- Recording · August 2020
This is the BEST Airbnb I've EVER stayed at [jbdd1GvU8sg]
Daniel provides a walk-through tour of an Airbnb property before departing, detailing features of the kitchen, living room, garden, and upper level. Daniel expresses a preference for this rental because the owner does not live on-site, but
- Recording · August 2020
I just had my first Therapy Session
Daniel attended his first therapy session with Dr. Glenys to get acquainted and discuss his background, finding the nonjudgmental setting helpful after previously regarding therapy as a waste of time and money. Daniel reflected on his YouTu
- Recording · August 2020
[2020-08-10] How I became FLUENT in Korean in only 6 months [f4X26U5Eraw]
Daniel achieved Korean fluency within six months while in Japan, motivated by relationships, aided by prior Japanese skills, and studying Korean textbooks during downtime from an Osaka language school. Daniel explained that foreign loanword
- Recording · August 2020
How i got catfished by a Japanese Woman
Daniel reflected on being catfished in September 2017 by a Japanese woman named Tomoko whom he met on the language exchange application HelloTalk after writing Japanese blog posts while working night shifts at a petrol station. Daniel cance
- Recording · August 2020
I GOT A NEW GIRLFRIEND 😍
Daniel extended his stay in Germany to spend time with a 23-year-old Swiss viewer he met online, while maintaining privacy regarding her identity and her family's home. Daniel shared outings across German locations such as Heidelberg, Frank
- Recording · August 2020
My problem with The Anime Man
Daniel expresses disapproval of Joey, known as The Anime Man, for maintaining a large channel and podcast centered on anime and manga as an adult, contrasting Joey's persistent focus with Daniel's own past teenage interest that ended upon m
- Recording · August 2020
NEVER date a GIRL FATTER than you
Skinny men should not date women who are heavier than they are, but should instead seek partners with matching body types, as couples with mismatched body sizes face social stigma. Seeing an average-built man with a much larger woman on a b
- Recording · August 2020
Cooking Tandoori Chicken
Frustration surrounded reactions to a community post about Arnold Schwarzenegger, comparing public forgiveness for cheating celebrities such as Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan against persistent criticism directed at Daniel over past marital
- Recording · August 2020
[2020-08-30] The Truth behind Chinese 'Massage Parlours' in Japan [UyjyB_vi8Ds]
A friend named Bilbo visited an unconventional massage parlor in Japan after being solicited by a middle-aged Japanese man in an alleyway, paying ¥10,000 for a premium course, choosing an Asian woman from a photo book, and returning regular
- Recording · August 2020
A Great Website to Learn Japanese from Native Speakers
WeNative operates as an online language exchange platform connecting learners with native speakers via calendar scheduling and built-in video calls, featuring account setup with availability settings, member search filters, and a direct cal
- Recording · August 2020
Law of Attraction is REAL
Daniel is working on a high-paying 10-minute sponsored tutorial video for a company starting with L and ending with E, experiencing difficulty filling the required length. Daniel reflects on the law of attraction in connection with sponsors
- Recording · August 2020
I finally feel like a proper Adult
Daniel secured a month-long Airbnb in Germany to establish a stable base after weeks of moving between accommodations, aiming to improve recent video quality. Living entirely alone in Germany for nearly two months represents a new experienc
- Recording · August 2020
How I Bamboozled my best friend's Little Sister
During childhood in Sutton Valence prior to moving at age 11, Daniel befriended neighbors Ricky and Natasha, participating in the 1990s school craze of buying, trading, and playing with Pokémon cards. Daniel sold a basic Charmander Pokémon
- Recording · August 2020
My Apology to Chris Broad from Abroad in Japan
Daniel issues an apology to Chris Broad of Abroad in Japan for previously creating a critical video and using Broad's name and channel tags for views following an aborted meeting in Osaka. Chris Broad explains during a livestream that both
- Recording · August 2020
Intergalactic Intercourse - It's going to happen
Inspired by Star Trek, Daniel proposes that humanoid alien species encountered in the distant future will be descendants of humans who migrated from Earth tens of thousands of years earlier. Daniel draws a parallel to human history, in whic
- Recording · August 2020
why i wouldn't live in japan again [pszWLrYdwSk]
Daniel evaluated his longstanding goal of residing in Japan, begun around age 17 or 18 and realized through a continuous two-year stay from 2018, determining after nine months away that he likely does not wish to return. Several factors dim
- Recording · August 2020
[2020-08-08] I have some REALLY bad news [mhKLOGBQpWU]
Daniel entered into a collaboration agreement with Nordgreen to promote their watches for $250, but disputes arose after Nordgreen rejected his initial preview containing website screenshots in favor of real-time footage of someone wearing
- Recording · August 2020
My women's underwear collection 😍
Daniel purchased women's panties and bikini shorts from Uniqlo and Muji in Berlin to try on, review, and photograph for OnlyFans, enjoying wearing women's underwear. A week after shopping, Daniel evaluated four pairs of underwear, discardin
- Recording · August 2020
Why I Like wearing Women's Underwear
Daniel purchased multiple pairs of women's underwear in sizes S and XS from Uniqlo and Muji in Berlin, including bikini shorts and extra-small panties, to try on and photograph for OnlyFans, receiving warnings from a sales assistant in Germ
- Recording · August 2020
What really happened to my löve döll
Daniel addressed a past fabricated divorce storyline that had been staged with his wife, revealing the truth after meeting Elvis the Alien, and recounted acquiring, using, and eventually destroying a full-body life-size love doll. Acquiring
- Recording · August 2020
Why Star Wars Galaxies was the best video game ever
Daniel played Star Wars Galaxies as a teenager around 2004, transitioning from Guild Wars after his father agreed to pay the monthly subscription fee, and regarded it as one of the best games he had ever played due to its sandbox mechanics,
- Recording · August 2020
Why I HATE Fortnite on Switch Lite Gameplay
Daniel returned to playing Fortnite after a hiatus of approximately two years, having initially approached the game with skepticism before playing daily in 2018 across smartphones, the Nintendo Switch, and a laptop. Critiques of Fortnite ce
- Recording · August 2020
ANNOYING things my Viewers say
Daniel addressed recurring negative viewer comments and assumptions, explaining that his channel displays only a fraction of his daily life, including offline activities such as packing, tidying, shopping, and visiting attractions. Daniel s
- Recording · August 2020
What I've REALLY been doing in Germany
Daniel arrived at a destination kept undisclosed for the time being to maintain a secret, followed by a cable car ride operating under reduced passenger capacity and mask requirements covering the nose and mouth, ascending over forests towa
- Recording · August 2020
I've been Divorced for 9 months now...
Approaching nine months since a simple and inexpensive divorce finalized when Daniel's ex-wife submitted town hall paperwork, Daniel experiences minimal daily disruption or internal change, viewing the split as the right outcome despite pre
- Recording · August 2020
I have some REALLY bad news
Nordgreen contacted Daniel proposing a $250 promotional collaboration for their watches, but rejected his initial preview video constructed from website screenshots. Nordgreen shipped a women's watch to Daniel's English address while he was
- Recording · August 2020
I GOT A JOB!
Daniel secured a position conducting quality checks at a sandwich manufacturing factory in Germany following a three-year period without proper employment, having distributed CVs, interviewed successfully, and established legal work status
- Recording · August 2020
why i wouldn't live in japan again
Daniel lived continuously in Japan for two years starting in 2018 following years of short visits, but after nine months away, concluded he likely does not want to live there again and is looking elsewhere for a base of operations. Drawback
- Recording · August 2020
How I became FLUENT in Korean in only 6 months
Daniel achieved fluency in Korean within six months starting in 2009, assisted by prior Japanese proficiency, study from Japanese textbooks, and relationships while attending a language school in Osaka. Daniel adapts the pronunciation of lo
- Recording · August 2020
[2020-08-19] My new job at SANNWICH FACTORY [D0wLksmlkBc]
Daniel accepted a job doing production line quality checks at a sandwich manufacturing factory in Germany following a three-year period without proper employment, taking advantage of working without a visa prior to Brexit. The workplace doe
- Recording · August 2020
[2020-08-15] Journey Across Germany [OHeuPgRNzeM]
Daniel arrived at a secret, undisclosed destination that could not yet be shown on camera. A cable car announcement detailed safety requirements, including mandatory mouth-and-nose face coverings and reduced compartment capacity limits. The
- Recording · August 2020
This is the BEST Airbnb I've EVER stayed at
Daniel conducts a tour of an Airbnb property prior to departure, praising it as the best Airbnb Daniel has ever stayed in while showing the entrance, kitchen, living area, back garden, staircase, bedrooms, bathroom, and storage loft. Daniel
- Recording · August 2020
[2020-08-26] I've been Divorced for 9 months now... [cLeGnWPVIq4]
Nearly nine months after divorcing and leaving Japan, Daniel evaluated life as a divorcee, finding that the separation process was simple, involved no financial loss or legal battles, brought relief from past marital conflicts and feelings