Natsuki: The Movie starts filming today!
Added 2017-05-23 00:09:03 +0000 UTCPeople from all around the world were brought together by a Youtube channel and an eccentric Japanese guy who lives in a rural Japanese town - and they've let this ridiculous but brilliant thing happen.
Well hello there!
So first off, I just want to say a huge thanks to you all for the kind comments and feedback on the recent Learning Japanese video. I was worried that people would get bored watching such a long video (the longest I've ever made), especially as I myself have a disturbingly short attention span.
Fortunately, not everyone is like me and the video went down well! It’s been great to talk to so many of you about your own experiences and tips of learning the language and share advice; I’ve always felt learning Japanese has been a collaborated experience through the conversations I have with everyone else who’s embarked on the journey. We’re all in this study nightmare together, and it’s inspiring - and dare I say, heartwarming - to see the support everyone often shows towards one another.
If you haven’t seen the video yet, you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/BWhVHkyhnww
Secondly, the TEDx Talk video is now officially up as well, and I’m fairly pleased with how it all turned out. It’s a strange experience watching a video of yourself stood on stage for 15 minutes talking to 200 people about things and trying to sound clever - and whilst it scared the crap out of me at the time, I like to think I did a pretty good job of hiding it nonetheless.
You can check that out here: https://youtu.be/zX_rqdSohyA
Now on the video front I find myself in the frustrating position of being so busy planning for filming with Natsuki, that this month’s videos are sitting idle, despite there being a long list of videos that have been filmed and are currently in post production. The next two videos are:
Abroad in Japan: 4 Life Lessons I Learnt Before 28
Abroad Perspective: Box Opening video with Natsuki
We’ve also got; Japanese Guy Prepares for Trip to UK, 6 Must Try Japanese Dishes (Aomori Edition), Tokyo’s Best View: 4 Spots Reviewed and Exploring Akihabara with Natsuki.
Beyond that, there’s Japanese Nightlife: Night out in Tokyo and Travelling Japan on a Budget.
All of these videos have been filmed and are in post production and it’s one hell of a lineup. I can't give a date on when they'll be out just yet unfortunately, due to the filming of our first mega project. YOUR mega project, that YOU ALL made happen. A mega project that begins tomorrow!
I took the above photo this afternoon at Heathrow and things are now under way. We start filming in London tomorrow!
If the schedule goes according to plan (which I’ll be amazed if it does), it’ll be one of the most bizarre weeks ever had by a Japanese person visiting the UK.
Given the absence of videos this month (due to Natsuki: the movie), instead, this month there’ll be exclusive behind the scenes content posted to Patreon charting our journey filming through the UK and Paris.
It’ll be like you’re there with us, with behind the scenes photos and videos along the way, as well as details of where we went, and what we got up to, so keep an eye out on here, as there’ll be lots of stuff over the next 10 days.
It is undeniably remarkable when I try to think about what's happened. That people from all around the world were brought together to buy a Youtube channel and an eccentric Japanese guy who lives in a rural Japanese town - and they've let this ridiculous but brilliant thing happen.
In all seriousness though, a huge thanks to you all for making this possible. I forgot to mention, but every Patreon supporter will be featured in the credits of Natsuki: the movie, as an extra (small) token of thanks for giving this crazy idea life, and turning into a 55 minute documentary.
You're as much as a part of this experience as Natsuki or myself, and I look forward to sharing this journey with you all over the coming days.
Many thanks folks, and if you have any questions about the Learning Japanese video, the Tedx Talk or Natsuki the movie, as always, leave a comment or question below and I'll do my best to answer!
Comments
So... did anyone notice that Ryotaro is on a TEDx talk as well? Learning outside Japan, telling Tohoku to the world | Ryotaro Sakurai | TEDxTohokuUniversity Vid: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL0SS8CChOQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL0SS8CChOQ</a>
2017-08-20 18:53:25 +0000 UTCMany thanks Jason! I hope you checked out the Patreon exclusive video about How I Learned Japanese! Should be super useful if you're planning to visit next year! Best of luck in your studies mate.
Abroad in Japan
2017-06-18 15:40:00 +0000 UTCHi Chris, I've been subscribed to your channel for some time now and cannot get enough of your content. I am about to start learning Japanese for an upcoming trip at the end of 2018. Your insights into this with your video are very helpful and has made me realise that I can learn Japanese. I am a happy supporter of your channel and if you had any of the higher tiers left I would pat for that as well :) Excellent work my friend! Regards, Jason - Australia QLD
Jason
2017-06-18 13:37:03 +0000 UTCYour TedTalk seems to have gone pretty well. Sometimes there was a disconnect with the jokes and the audience, but I was laughing and smiling the whole way through. And you were very inspiring, for sure. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the people in that room starting filming their first videos later in the day because of you. Heck, I wanted to participate, but then I realized that I live in Canada, which is a far cry from Tohoku. Of course I could make my own videos about what I'm interested in sharing, but then I'd have to figure out what that is... still, great video. I have yet to watch the learning Japanese video, and I was so excited for it, so that doesn't make sense. I'll correct that right now.
Chantal Ward
2017-05-26 13:54:37 +0000 UTC1500 patreons names in the credits. Let's hope you can copy & paste lol
2017-05-24 08:28:36 +0000 UTCIt is as the prophecies foretold!
2017-05-23 17:57:49 +0000 UTC"Abroad in Japan" posted....*OMG* yes an update from Chris!
Hila and Edward
2017-05-23 13:56:23 +0000 UTCArrange a meet up in London! Pleeeaaassseeeee
2017-05-23 10:25:08 +0000 UTCYay for Natsuki! And good job on the TED talk (your videos made me try the Yonezawa beef with a friend btw)
2017-05-23 08:43:01 +0000 UTCCHRIS! Would it be asked to muchh, for when you have time, to show us how you edit your video's? ^^ I have been quite curious about that of how you plan your video's and how you actually edit them because they alway's look semi proffesional and I love the style of how you present, make and edit your video's
2017-05-23 06:52:19 +0000 UTCVery exciting! I am really looking forward to this! All of the choices offered on the survey regarding the focus of the movie were equally intriguing. I couldn't choose which was best, so I abstained from the survey lol :-)
(SeanBird)
2017-05-23 06:06:31 +0000 UTCno but seriously can't wait for all these incredible videos :L! you must have breakfast in the morning and think "holy shit i'm abroad in japan and my life is insane" hahaha
2017-05-23 02:23:55 +0000 UTCAre you coming to cornwall? :P can i jam with natski on guitar in my practice room :P hahahaha #gottahaveambition
2017-05-23 02:23:15 +0000 UTCI'm so excited for this! Also, this is completely unrelated, but I desperately want a Like a Magic mug! Did you just find that in a random store in Japan or did you make them yourself?
Matthew Cirilli
2017-05-23 01:52:30 +0000 UTCCome up too Glasgow, PLEASE!!!
Benjamin McKechnie
2017-05-23 01:49:38 +0000 UTCEccentricness is for the rich, us poor people are just weird. Coming from England, I thought you knew this, Chris? Lol. I'm so happy. If you need a location for the Natsuki: The Movie: Sequel, I suggest Australia. You can both be frightened by the abuses of the English language Down Under. I'd be more than happy to play tour guide in Sydney and I can give you some feasible ideas of what to do in Melbourne. Just in case you needed ideas ;)
2017-05-23 01:41:54 +0000 UTCThe Ted x Talk was great! Really enjoyed it.
2017-05-23 01:32:53 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see what you guys get up to! So exciting!! That video lineup looks great too! Have fun on the trip! 😃
Laura Beaumont
2017-05-23 00:37:01 +0000 UTCOmg! I've never met you two and probably never will, but I must say... I'M SO FREAKIN EXCITED!!!!!!!!!
2017-05-23 00:32:13 +0000 UTCI can't hardly wait! You guys are simply amazing.
2017-05-23 00:21:38 +0000 UTCIf you happen to be in the North of the UK please let us know so I can buy you guys some drinks!
t4ku57
2017-05-23 00:21:16 +0000 UTCSuper Excited for all the new content! Good luck with production!
2017-05-23 00:15:51 +0000 UTCLooking forward to the end product! Got a schedule for the shoot laid out? (As locations you'll be hitting up)
2017-05-23 00:15:34 +0000 UTCthat's one hell of a lineup right there!! cant wait to watch them!!
2017-05-23 00:15:17 +0000 UTCThat's an ambitious schedule! Excited to see all the new content! 😄👍
2017-05-23 00:13:31 +0000 UTCwhat a time to be alive <3
Janelle
2017-05-23 00:13:10 +0000 UTC
