Recording summary · April 2018
[2018-04-30] Why I don’t like Anime [C23V01qOMYA]
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Overview
Daniel developed a strong fascination with anime at age 17 after discovering Neon Genesis Evangelion, replacing a World of Warcraft habit with daily anime viewing, Japanese language study, and idealized expectations of Japan.
A visit to Japan to meet an online girlfriend resulted in disappointment when reality diverged from expectations shaped by anime, ultimately leading to a breakup after several weeks and a loss of interest in anime.
Daniel assembled a wooden coat and clothes rack at home, experiencing minor tool difficulties before organizing items on the finished rack.
Themes
Initial discovery of Neon Genesis Evangelion at age 17 and subsequent immersion in Japanese language and anime.
Transition from playing World of Warcraft to daily anime viewing and developing idealized views of Japanese society and romance.
First trip to Japan, disappointment regarding appearance expectations, meeting an online partner, and feeling misled by anime depictions.
Disillusionment with anime character formulas, warnings to viewers about realistic expectations of Japan, and self-described sex addiction.
Assembly of a wooden clothes and coat rack, including tool difficulties and storing items on the finished product.
Developments
Daniel searched for robots online while in school at age 17 and purchased Neon Genesis Evangelion on eBay.
Daniel stopped playing World of Warcraft as daily anime viewing increased.
Daniel traveled to Japan for the first time and met an online girlfriend at the airport.
Daniel engaged in sexual intercourse for the first time while visiting Japan.
Daniel dated the partner for about five or six weeks before breaking up.
Daniel's wife went out to purchase a better screwdriver during the rack assembly.
Daniel finished assembling the coat rack and organized clothes, bags, and accessories on it.
Uncertainties & gaps
There was uncertainty regarding where a specific wooden part was supposed to go or how certain screws were meant to function during assembly.