Super Secret Q&A Time: April 2021

Hey Joey, I'm curious about your plans for your manga. I remember hearing it in passing in one of your videos and haven't heard you talk about it much since then. So, just wondering if that is a thing you are still planning, sometime for the future. P.S. Also love a lot of your videos, idk just showing some of my appreciation cuz why not... I know you're doing what you love and everything and I don't mean to suck up to you, but I just love this community and wanted to say thanks!

Esorbma

G'day Joey, love your YT content and the Trash Taste podcast. Keep up the great work. With Formula 1 being a fairly big motorsport in Japan, hosting a yearly race at Suzuka and having a Japanese talent on the grid (Yuki Tsunoda), do you think there's potential for a Formula 1 anime in the near future?

Michael W

heavens lost property was the anime that made me fall down the otaku rabbit hole and wanted to hear your thoughts on this anime?

timmay_otaku117

Is there anything to gain from reading attack on titan instead of watching it?

How do you feel now that you know Berserk won't have the "real" ending ???

Hey buddy, absolutely love your content. Being a chef, and touring japan as a musician 3 years ago, i fell in love with this amazing land. Was it easy moving from Australia to japan? Big goal of mine, love your work and keep up the good shit!

As someone that collects figurines, primarily amiibo, do you ever find yourself wanting to find more diverse/unique anime figurines that have peaked your interest outside of the more well known anime figurine companies such as Nendoroid?

Can you throw me some cultured numbers 😏

Sheff

In this somewhat new season we are for anime what are you watching the most

You think they're going to pull off animating chainsaws in the CSM anime with killing the animation budget for the rest of the show? I'm mostly being coy, but I wonder if you have any take on how you think the ChainsawMan animation is going to turn out.

Styks

Recently started (and just finished) OreGairu (I'm slow to the scene) and it reminded me of Bakemonogatari. Is that an odd comparison?

Pony Stark

What are your thoughts on Legend of the Galactic Heroes and what would you rate it 1-10?

Does a straw have one hole or two holes?

Would you rather go back to when you used to watch every seasonal anime, or never watch anime ever again?

Matthew Jones

I've got a question that I wondered when watching trash taste, given the casts different backgrounds. What nationality, outside of your own, do you feel is the most familiar to you? Baring in mind things like humour and values. Don't get me wrong, I know monoliths don't exist and you get different people anywhere. But I know some cultures are generally more similar than others.

What studio do you think produces anime’s with the best art style.

dio

Do you think anime industry became more otaku friendly or easy to consume in recent years? Because it is getting hard to find works which have more complex yet intellectual thoughts like Kon Satoshi, Ueda Yasuyuki or Oshii Mamoru did back in days.

Hey Joey, I really like your style man. Never thought I could rep my otaku side and still look cool. What are some clothes brands that you use that are stylish and otaku at the same time ? Greetings from Brazil

Lucca Saraiva

Yo man, first wanted to say it's been a pleasure to consume and enjoy your content. Sorry it took me a while to support you on patreon. As for my question, what are your plans for your music career? I've been listening to mix playlist on Spotify and Spotify keeps suggesting you with Ho - Kago Tea Time from K-On. I figured you'd like to know since I vaguely remember you says NH you enjoyed K-ON. Paz hermano.

SilverBlazeX

What part of the history of Japan AND Australia do you think should be more well-known, and if you are feeling somewhat in "hot takes" mode, what part of their histories would to change\erase?

YamiHotoke

Do you prefer reading manga chapter to chapter or volume to volume?

Light Yagami

Top 5 Favorite Pornstars?

Light Yagami

You ever eaten hungarian food before? what and how was it?

Hi Joey! Keep up the great work. I was wondering which Japanese artists you like to listen to if any? My personal favourites are Eve and Reol. Thanks!

Hello Joey! First of all, I love your content and a new viewer of yours. This is not related to anime but what are your favourite metal bands and also big is the metal scene in japan is like? Thanks

Hi Joey! Just had a quick question--what places do you recommend for non-Japanese speaking weebs/anime fanatics/people who are curious about Japanese culture, that are a bit more hole-in-the-wall, or even just a really great overall experience? I just watched your SODland video and would've loved to go, but I don't think that place is exactly foreign tourist accessible, let alone some other places--got other options?

And what's the name of the eroge that have the RPG elements that you mention in Trash Taste and in the porn studio video? Thanks henti man

Just watch your video with Kaho on the porn studio and you said that you prefer Weathering with You than Your Name. Could you share your opinion? I personally like Shinkai's previous works like 5 centimeter per second and Garden of Words and would love to hear your opinion about Weathering with You. Love your work, keep up th e good stuffs.

I have a fiancée in another country and I haven’t seen her since covid hit. How do you cope in missing family members and friends during this pandemic.

Is it safe to pick up girls in Kabukicho?

Where did you get your inspiration from when you created your Shirokitsune album. It was fantastic.

Do you think you can do a review on 'To Your Eternity ' when the anime finishes?

Jackie Vue

Have you thought about making more manga content since you don't watch that much anime anymore? and when are you doing another manga collection? loved that video and you're also the reason I got into manga and prefer it over anime. Thank you!

Have you played the legend of hero’s series from falcom if not I highly recommend have a great day!

Mikey_23

Do you ever get tired of living in a huge city like Tokyo ? Would you consider living more in the countryside someday ?

If you could form a band with any artist(s), alive or dead, who would you have in your band and what role would you want in the band? Have a great day and thanks for the content.

Do you have any JRPG recommendations for someone new to the genre?

If you had to watch one cultured anime for the rest of eternity what would it be, and why wouldn't it be Kansen Sodom?

what are your thoughts on the danmachi series?

since there is a huge difference between american and japanese adult entertainment. im curious of your preference and what you think of american adult film industry?

Nfz_Cap

What are you thoughts on Trigun? Also what are some good animes where the mc is a criminal.

What manga that you have been recently reading that you recommend

Asada Morimoto

What are your tips for becoming an anituber? Anything specific you should look out for or w/e?

Speedy

Even the french people of quebec support your vids, also I have Genshin Impact addiction help.

Mike

How many times have you encountered someone ACTUALLY saying "ara-ara"? Like not in an act or anything, but the genuine ara-ara.

Trevia

Hey Joey, So how's the current situation like in Japan right now given the pandemic? And are there any inconveniences you faced due to the restrictions (if any) being put in place?

Melvin Andy

Noticed in your monthly otaku video your display shelf was almost empty, what happened to all your figures?

Aailom

Have you ever thought about doing IRL streaming around Japan? I would love to see a crane game video where you just wipe the floor with Connor and make him your bitch.

100 Girlfriend/100 Kanojo. I personally think it's one of the best romcom manga I've ever read. What's your thought if you've seen it or do you plan on picking it up anytime soon?

Also (regarding to Aprils SSQA) God is an astronaut - a deafening distance hype! And if you like toxic by britney spears (same my dude <3) You might like the mash up of aesop rock - coffee and toxic on soundcloud. (aesop rock - toxic coffee) srry if the second comment was overkill, love your stuff. <3

MorbidRainbow

Did you eventually talk with the actrice of the Cosplay p*rn studio after the video ended? And if so what kind of questions did you ask her? (Honestly curious)

MorbidRainbow

How do you come up with ideas not just for videos but for alot of creative aspects relating to your channel like channel art, Thumbnails, script writing etc.

Chanda

Will you do an interview or colab with Projekt Melody or her group VShojo?

RevyTwoHand

have you ever tried to interview the pillows?

Zachary selica

What games do you feel are in need of a remake

Gary Hall

sorry for the long message but, I'm planning on moving to move to japan after college. I'm going to get a masters in English and an associates in Japanese. once I'm there I'm going to continue studying to get my PhD in creative writing. My end goal is to become an author but I also want to work with a translator to help make some manga of some kind as sort of a side project. My question to you is would I even be able to translate novels from English to Japanese well I'm planning on releasing them in Japanese As well as English.(novels)

john smith

Naruhito on trash taste when?

Veeti

Hi, so I'm currently trying to learn Japanese and so far I think it's a really fun and interesting language to learn, but I am currently struggling a bit with memorizing every kanji required to be fluent in it, so I was wondering if you have any tips you could give me that might help me memorize them.

lordcookies

How do you The Anime Man? 🤔

You’ve said before about the state of AniTubing at the moment being less about anime and more about general anime culture. Do you think its worth trying to create a Channel to do with japan or anime anymore. If you do, do you have any tips?

So I just went to Busch Gardens and went on Tigris (google it-legit thought I could feel my organs shift it was so intense). Have you thought of doing a trash taste theme park episode? I feel anime always has the beach, hot spring and theme park episodes.

Issa Hudgins

You’ve probably answered this question before, but what would you say your top 5 or 3 anime is?

If you decide to leave Japan, but the county where you move, will be the county where you have to live the rest of your life, which one it would be? And why?

Would you recommend some cultured doujinshi or doujinshi authors?

m0nm0n

Having been caught up in Jojolion, how are you liking it so far? I think it's definitely top 3 for me personally, it's just so unique even more-so than part 6 imo.

WH

What manga has the best art style in your opinion? i personally like One Punch Mans art style or Vagabonds the most.

Antonio Vazquez

Will you ever get your Dad to be a special guest on trash taste?

Has reading manga and watching anime become a work activity for you or do you still enjoy sitting down without thinking about whether or not you can make a video about whatever you're enjoying?

Chalmrah

How do you guys feel about being in a serious relationship, but your occupation requires you to move every 4 years and your significant other has never moved out of county and you have moved 22 times in your lifetime😬

Can you recommend a manga that is just plain stupid fun?

Aggressive Throwing

You previously said you had listened to BAND-MAID, have you heard of TRiDENT? If so, what do you think of their songs Ambivalent and Voltage? Thanks!

What do you think of virtual reality and how do you think the technology is going evolve in the future? I'd love to see it being more utilized in the anime world to create experiences such as the Spice & Wolf VR episodes. (Also illusion is pretty great)

saltandpepper

Do you ever want to do a big project like journey across Japan with the trash taste people???

Jonathan aird

装甲悪鬼村正　Lol

Chicken

what anime is the best anime for you this spring 2021?

I guess this is sort of a semi-serious question but I'm currently in art school, I honestly feel like my more ""anime-esque"" work won't be taken seriously. (And I sort of wonder when I might see manga/illustration taken more seriously in academic spheres lmaoo.) Honestly one of my biggest influences as an artist is Rumiko Takahashi but if I say that I worry that the reaction I'd get wouldn't be positive. I sorta guess just as a bit of a "closet weeb", I was wondering if you might have some advice about how to be less afraid of social rejection bc of my interests. Also I was wondering what some of your fav manga in terms of art style were. :)

Kennedy Rhiannon

from the 90's, which anime would you like to be remaster/remake?

From 10-10 how good is the Welsh flag?

James Leonard

After seeing your video games 3X3, I must say you have very good taste my dude. My question is, what Kirby game would you recommend to someone who has never played a Kirby game before?

What’s is bigger my penis or yours?

Have you played Yakuza: like a dragon? If not I strongly recommend it as it is basically Persona 5 without the anime/cartoon style of animation

I know you've mentioned previously about how you feel you've set your YouTube channels' purpose in anime, but have you though about starting to do anime/anime...ish games? I imagine there are quite a few japan exclusives that the rest of us don't know about!

The summer 2020 Violet Evergarden movie just came to theaters in my area in the US. I was wondering have you watched it and if so what were your thoughts on it?

Alexander Gonzalez

What is your Mount Rushmore for the musical period of the 70s and 80s? For example my case being Rush-Dio-Iron Maiden-Accept.

Bastehrd

hey joey i’m still kind of new to anime, i’ve watched 93 anime and i was wondering do you have any recommendations , btw i hate mecha anime

Mohammad Al-jaboore

There have been rumors from the west that Japan will start uncensoring more cultured hentai, can you elaborate on this rumor?

Did you read hitotsubana? If yes did u like it and if not why?

Will you do a short review of your newest junji ito art piece bag?

Liam Rose

Hey man, don't worry about delays, take care of yourself first. Now for my question, the Monogatari series literally changed my life for the better when I was at my lowest and now I wish to be able to read it in Japanese. Is it doable to read it dictionary in hand for the kanjis I don't understand or should I start with easier stuff to later better understand all the nuance and wordplay?

Leonardo Doujinshi

Alright, this one may seem a bit strange, but have there instances where you bought multiple versions of a game and 100%ed them to show support and to replay the game again but with some new quality of life improvements? For me it is the 3 versions of The World Ends With You, which are the vanilla release, Solo Remix for the IOS, and Final Remix for the Switch.

Kagane Inugami

Yo Joey, have your recent excursion type videos done as well as you hoped they would? I personally liked them and the collabs have been on point so keep bringing whatever makes you hype to shoot!

You once mentioned that you liked Xenoblade Chronicles 2, what are your thoughts on it? and have you played the other games? If so, which one is your favourite?

Jose You

When translating any form of Japanese writing into English, there will inevitably be nuances that are lost along the way. How big of an issue do you think this for anime/manga and other related mediums? Are official translations in general doing a good job or could they be better?

As a recent expat to Japan from Australia, I wasn’t ready for the rude awakening of casually mentioning “having a good old whinge” and completely, utterly confusing the person I was talking with. So for someone who’s been here long term, how do you think your relationship with your Australian background/identity has changed over time, if much at all?

In the near future, when travelling to other country resumes, where will you first travel to and why?

Have you ever heard of The Ultra series? What are your thoughts on it?

As a person who wants to know more about Japan and Japanese culture but doesn't want to live there all the time while not ignoring ones own culture what would you lable me as?

Ox

Saw you mention you played MH Rise on Trash Taste. Do you have a favourite weapon?

Angus Robertson

What's your opinion/1st impression on 86 Eighty Six? I recently started reading the LN series and just found out that the anime series has started airing. Also, are there any aspects of the otaku culture that you want to change, or do you think it is fine as it is now?

chickenrice51

If you could collaborate with any Hollo live VTuber who would you collaborate with and why?

HarvZGames

anime has recently blown up in popularity and more and more people are finding it interesting. Do you think that the quality of some anime will decrease as the demand gets higher?

David Granados

After watching the latest Trash Taste episode about your taste on videogames, I would like to know if you ever played or heard about Dissidia Final Fantasy which came out on PSP. I spent so many ours into that game when I was a kid.

Uriel Arteaga A.

If you could only eat the same breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday while living in Japan, what would they be?

In terms of voice actors, do you like Ono Daisuke or Matsuoka Yoshitsugu more?

Alvin Law

Have you ever collected Pokémon Cards? And who is your favorite Danganronpa Character?

GooberAmber

When will you straighten your hair bruh?

Matrix

Out of all of the Monogatari series, which season/book or arc is your favorite? Also do you prefer the anime or light novels of the series?

Elf

Is it true that people in Tokyo tend to be more "robot like" as in colder and more focused on their daily lives and because of that harder to make friends with? I'm moving in September and this started bugging me as someone who has never lived abroad.

Timor Safian

Do you think Seitokai Yakuindomo is the best 4-koma comedy manga there is ???

So, I'm planning on moving to Japan after college, but I've not settled on what job I want to pick up once I get there. I know many American ex-pats like myself pick up English teaching jobs, but I can't see myself doing that long-term. I'm studying Japanese Studies as my major, so language issues won't be a problem. I'm just wondering if you have any ideas of jobs that I could get as an American in Japan that will be able to sustain me for a long time?

Isabelle Rosenblum

A month ago, Anthony Vincent (the creator of "TenSecondSongs" on YouTube) did a rebranding on his YouTube channel to get away from only 10 seconds songs content. Have you thought about going that route instead of splitting your attention and time with another channel? I honestly believe people watch you for your personality and want to see other contents YOU want to put out. You and the boys have an extremely successful "anime" podcast that hardly discuss anime, come on.

Bewarden

What was the name of the shipping container hotel you and Chris stayed at during Journey Across Japan: Escape to Fuji?

haggis_mchaggis

Thank you Joey for recommending me Oyasumi PunPun on March's Q&A when I asked about what was the biggest impact on your life. The themes and messages throughout the manga was exceptional. One series that I read during Covid times that moved me was the Muv Luv series. Have you read this VN series and whether if you did or not, do you have any opinions/comments on the series?

Jason V

This is such a random question but, any weird, new, or rare hobbies you picked up during your time in quarantine ? Or were you not free at all during this time because I feel like this is the busiest you have ever been.

Sara The Ninja Turtle

Gday Joey, wondering if you have tried any Chinese light novels, such as Martial World, Against the Gods, or Desolate Era. The Chinese novel/manhua side doesn't seem to get too Much attention and was curious what you think about it

I have been waiting for thisss >< Have you gotten in any Manhwa or Manhua (particularly that havent yet been made in anime)?

ONSK

what is your favorite non Japanese franchise? Like, is there a specific western tv show, movie series, or even comic that you have an interest in?

BraxxToTheMaxx Animations

would you ever get a pet?

blake

Outside of Punpun, which is easily his best work. What's your favorite Asano oneshot or series?

Cubikx

What are your thoughts on the anime adaptation of the hentai metamorphosis

Have you bought The World Ends With You yet? I'm talking about the version that's already out and not the sequel that's coming out. You said a month ago you was thinking about doing a stream.

If you had to say what anime character is most like you like when someone watches or read they are like man this guy reminds me of Joey.

Which one do you prefer a good wine or a good sake?

What’s you thoughts on Gundam IBO

Deku

Favorite bands/music groups or solo artist even & what are you listening to currently.

Marcelo

Joey, I think I just found the most "yikes" manga ever; it's called マンガ 嫌韓流. It was apparently so controversial that both The New York Times and The Times of London wrote articles about it (linking both below). From what little I've read....yeah, it's pretty fucking bad. Not sure if you would ever cover it since it does get into some touchy political topics, but it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on it. https://tinyurl.com/fzyyefsn https://tinyurl.com/suukjne8

Benjamin

Are there any light novels or manga you would recommend to practice reading more advanced Japanese?

If you had to chose a studio to craft a show around your life other than Queen Bee, which would you go with?

Talin129

What is the best website to get localized eroge for westerners? And what are your top 5 eroge?

Bioha5erd

Top 5 waifus

What anime, manga left the biggest change on your life and on your person. And if it did why did it, and what did it inspired and cultivate in your life as a person. Thank you for answering have a great day!

What flavor of ice cream would you say defines you as a person?

Atrenu

Where do you fet your shirts from, especially your Jojos stuff

Nicholas L Mouhteros II

Have you played trails in the sky or any other games in the Trails series? If so, how do you feel about it?

Arciel

Hey Joey is it weird today that I actually enjoyed playing Sonic Heroes?

Do you have any horror stories from when you did Omegle meetups when you were still a very small channel? I remember I do

Corbyn Mejia

Chichi Chichi had a similar vibe to "Saotome Shimai Ha Manga no Tame Nara!?" Have you read that one? - Daenen

Douglas Whittaker

Hey Joey! I really like your videos. “Fumetsu no anata e” just started airing. Curious to know if you checked it out or have started reading the manga?

Aperture Capture

With all the great new anime that have aired and are airing this year, Have you and the boys thought about doing more anime centric episodes on the podcast discussing the new stuff? Don’t get me wrong I love the show, but my favorite parts of the podcast are definitely when you guys discuss the medium we all know and love!

Jaegermeister

Have you ever played/read 装甲悪鬼村正? Would you ever consider doing videos on untranslated gems such as this?

Chicken

What’s the weirdest thing a guest has done in your house?

Brian Perez

What's your favorite anime or manga genre?

Jessie

What was the worst product you've ever been asked to sponsor on either your channel or on Trash Taste?

John McKenna

Have you ever played one of teh SD Gundam games?

Diego Flores

are we ever gonna get an updated manga collection tour?

Have you given Tokyo Revengers (manga or anime) a look yet?

Frog Tales

how often do you, Garnt, and Connor go out?

Ame

Out of all of the Sonic games, which one is your favorite?

Benjamin

What’s a manga series Similar to berserk that you’d recommend?

Lorenzo Matias