Good Smile Company Live Broadcast 5
Usually at around this time of year, a major figure event called the Wonder Festival takes place at Tokyo Big Sight where otaku can enjoy looking/buying the latest garage kits, figures, Dollfies and indulge in some cosplay too.
Unfortunately there was an incident with an escalator at the last event which caused some injury to some folk.
Neither Tokyo Big Sight or the organizers of the Wonfes (Kaiyodo) want to take responsibility for the accident which is still an issue - the issue still being up in the air has lead to the Feb Wonfes being canceled.
In place of the Wonfes, Good Smile Company decided to have their own event - the WonHobby which took place in Akiba.
You can see some coverage at Lester Ho and Punynari.
And then at the end of each Wonfes, there is usually a broadcast which carries on until the morning next day - today we look at the behind the scenes of the broadcast.
I couldn't make it due to other meetings and work. Now that I'm guest blogging on one of the worlds most read blogs (Boing Boing), I've had to take out extra time to keep the server up and distribute the load of the images and what have you - spent a lot of the afternoon doing that.
Got to the Good Smile offices at about 9PM-ish and settled in to my temporary desk to do some work and catch up on some meetings regarding the Good Smile Website.
Apart from meeetings, I'm here to provide translations during the broadcast for the main guest.
Have a quick meeting with Mikatan and go over the outline of our slot.
Its past 10PM and the show starts. Posted these NicoNico videos earlier on in the Billy Herrington news item and pasted them again below. Don't think you need to register for a Nico ID but let me know if you cant see the vids - if you are viewing by RSS then you wont see them as the player looks at the refferal in order to work - blame Nico and not me ^^
They may take a while to stream depending on what time you are viewing.
[nico=sm6154059]
Part 2 below
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And some of the live performance at Akiba in the afternoon.
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When the show started, many staff were still in Akiba packing up after the event.
Having some food break in the main meeting room.
Some most yummy food.
The boss of GSC Aki-san.
Boss of Nitro Plus who I worked with to produce the eroge Miracle Mirai. Stay tuned for more Nitro Plus x dannychoo.com collaborations.
The resident figure sculptors are around the table resting after a hectic day running around.
Been talking to many of the folks in the office and its great to hear how many of them are working in a field that they are passionate about - anime, manga and figures. How many of you have plans to work in any of these industries and what are you doing now (not tomorrow or the next day) so that you get to your destination?
This is Nendoron - GSC fans will know him for his moe-some figure sculpts.
We watch the broadcast from the huge screen in the meeting room.
Still doing the Sora Kake PR. Mako has got an incredible voice!
More folks are back from the event.
Some lovely posters at the entrance. Gotta love Sabers armpits. Wonder how fragrant they are.
Back in the main office area to see whats going on.
We're still on Sora Kake.
More folks start to turn up in the main area of the office.
Decide to go on air with me hat - just cut my hair and it looks berry short ^^;
And here is the star of the whole event and broadcast - Billy Herrington - the following text taken from that Wikipedia entry.
Billy Herrington (born July 14, 1969, Long Island, New York) is a bisexual American actor best known for his work in gay pornography.And why is Billy popular among the Japanese crowd?
Herrington began his erotic career when a friend surreptitiously submitted his nude pictures to Playgirl magazine. The photographs won him a "Real Men of the Month" contest and a $500 prize. His appearance in the magazine caught the eye of famed photographer Jim French but it would be two years before Herrington would shoot his first Colt calendars for French.
Soon after that he would be shooting hardcore gay pornography for All Worlds Video. Herrington became one of the more well-known gay porn stars of the late 1990s, even appearing on mainstream talk-show "Ricki Lake."
Herrington has also become an internet meme among the Japanese community after a clip from one of his videos 'Workout' was posted on Nico Nico Douga, a Japanese video sharing website.An example of one of those parody videos below which was easier to find on YouTube ^^; Just want to point out that we don't tolerate racism, sexist or gayist remarks on DC.
Over 3000 parody videos of him have been made, many of which utilizes deliberate mishearings of his lines in the porn flick. He is affectionately called "Big Brother"(aniki) among the Nico Nico Douga community, and most of his videos are deliberately tagged with "Forest Fairy" (mori no yousei), "Philosophy" (tetsugaku), or both.
Mikatan, Aki, Billy and I go over the general flow of the scheduled 30 min slot.
I really didn't appreciate the enjoyment of the Nico Nico comments until this evening. For those who don't know, Nico Nico is a video sharing site just like YouTube but where users can type comments and watch other users comments fly across the screen.
This evening, we had a huge screen where we could watch users comments in real time and interact with the users as they watched our live broadcast.
One needs a premium paid account to view Nico Nico but can watch it for free with a login. Sometimes their servers get a hammering and thats when free users start to experience delays in streaming - premium account payers are given priority in watching stress free streaming.
We start off by me briefly introducing myself and from that moment on, thousands of referrals from the Google query term [ダニー・チュー] (my name in Japanese) started to appear in my server logs ^^;
The GSC team was watching all the 2chan threads like this one where folks were pasting in the url to my Japanese profile page (English version here). Saw many comments in the form of [凄い経歴を持つ人!] (Sugoi keireki wo motsu hito!) or "the chap with the outstanding career" - if you managed to watch the broadcast and saw me shyly smiling it was because I read those comments on the big screen in front of us ^^;
Then its time for Billy to come on - there were so many Nico comments that one could hardly see the screen.
This is one of the smaller screens dotted around the office. Streams of [兄貴] (Aniki) or "big brother" flying across the screen.
The show was a very play by ear relaxed show - had a load of laughs. This is where Billy picks up some sushi but drops the rice. Akiyama (one of the presenters) was saying that Billy is so strong that he destroyed the sushi.
While I think I have a good command of Japanese, translating in real time is a different ball game. Was pleased with most of my translating but there were times when I couldn't think of the English equivalent - good and bad.
This is good because learning Japanese from Japanese words and descriptions goes to show you that you have a good command of the language - its also probably the correct way to further improve language skills as the nuance other languages are different - a child starts to learn language using the language that they already speak.
This is bad because you look like a wally trying to think about how to translate something during a live broadcast ^^;
The chap in red is Max Watanabe - the boss of Max factory. We need to thank him for the Figmas.
Billy leaves Tokyo this Tuesday. Was supposed to go out with him and some of the team members tonight but somebody fell sick. If they feel better then we will go out n about Tokyo tomorrow but if not then it will be when hes back in July for the release of Billy's very own Figma figure.
A reader made a figure of Billy and wanted to give it to him in person but couldn't make it so I gave it to him instead ^^;
The reaction from the Nico users is [おおおおおおおおお!] (pronounced "Orrrrrrrrrrrrrr" - the sound you make when you are impressed with something.
The figure had a long message in English on the back which I was asked to read out in Japanese.
I started off trying a silly voice but realized it was inappropriate as it was a gift from a fan to Billy - I'm learning every day.
There is a section that we done which is missing from these photos because the lady who was taking them got on stage to measure bits of Billy with a tape measure. We asked the viewers what part of Billy they wanted measured and all we saw was [息子] (Musuko) meaning "Son" but is the colloquial word for "Dolphin" - I explain what Musuko is to Billy ^^;
Forgot to ask for that lovely poster of Saber Lily.
And then its time to introduce the Billy Figure which is available for pre-order at NicoNico for 2,500 yen.
A lady from Dwango comes on to plug the Billy ring tones and mobile screen savers.
And right at the end Billy unexpectedly rips open his shirt^^;
A few poses before he...
...flings his shirt at the staff.
Nice catch.
And then its chucking out time for Billy and I.
Quick snap with Billy before he runs downstairs to the awaiting Taxi.
Guests continue onto the early hours of the morning. The last time I was on the show I stayed until 4AM and got home at 6.
Me stays in the office for a while to catch up with other staff.
Some goodies spotted on the snacks table! Photos tomorrow - a few of them are just soooooooooo gorgeous - me was in danger of nearly eating them.
Back in the main meeting room for some food and continued meetings.
Then its off to the car parked nearby. Its about 02:20AM-ish.
1,500 yen for 5 hours-ish parking.
Managed to drive back home in 40 mins instead of the predicted 60 mins by the Carnavi - listening to Ridge Racer R4 music while driving on the clear Tokyo highways over the city at night (at a certain speed ^^;) is really like playing Ridge Racer! - but only get one life in this game ^^;
Some of the tracks I listen to below - pasted links only as embed was disabled (lame)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG9_2Q_IEAg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03oRFMXJU28
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NEET
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Looks like you had fun, but this is the first figma I don't want to have ^_^
I can't help but keep staring at this Saber poster in the background, wonder if there is a chance to get one of those...
Laptop with XP-Luna theme and IE7? *makes me wanna run away*
Full-time student へへ
http://www.kenleewrites.com
You have more keyboards than you do hands! ^^
About that......
i have enough keyboard then he does, typing with your toes on 1 keyboard using 1 hand on 1 keyboard for another and the keyboard on my laptop for my other hand
only would do that on certain games
talk about complete awkwardness
Nekophilia
Good job translating Danny, I laughed so hard xD
I missed that part on live broadcast though, I got kicked out of it multiple times - and getting back in isn't easy T.T But at least I got to listen to Mako's voice, and watch Billy too, thanks to the videos.
Aniki is the only one who ate sushi... Why is that? ^^; Kept seeing comments saying "The sushi are getting dry..." etc
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
Planning to work in anime industry? I dunno what course should I take if I work in anime industry.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
I forgot to say congratulations in translating Danny :)
ウェブ デサイ二アー
Aniki is... Beautiful.... ^^
Student, *Temporary Lead* *Permanent Rhythm atm* guitarist for band Psychotic Mind System
:D
Otaku, Manga-ka
http://ouranfangirls.wetpaint.com/
Mmmmmmm...Pocky... *drool like lucky star*
Supreme Commander of NERV Co.
I agree ^^
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Woah~~~~~ exclusive behind the scenes of the GSC live broadcast ^_^
Amazed to know that figure sculptors are still in their youth & energetic~~~~
I LOL hard! viewers wanted to know the size of Billy's dolphin~~~~~~~
Danny should get his figma Billy from GSC pretty soon, so I expecting it to be feature in figma theater, which was long postponed.........
LOL @ the staff catching his shirt ^^
It's been a great entertaining broadcast, well done GSC, Danny & every other who participated.
Nekophilia
I LOL'd at the Dolphin part too. "...when its sleeping.... and... when its... bery excited!"
Still wondering why they use musuko insetad of lil brother.
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
Seeing a buff homosexual like Billy gives me a very uncomfortable feeling. No offense though, I'm just saying. I'm not scared of homosexuals but it's kinda weird to see one who is so buff. I want my body to be like that! XP
I think I know some of those figures that you censored there, Mr Danny! LOL XD
Student and full-time otaku
Must have been loads of fun. Can't wait to see the pics of those hidden figures....
houkouonchi
http://www.flickr.com/photos/red_mango/
It looked like a fun and hectic day for everyone there. I too will pass on the Billy Herrington Figma.
Graphic Art/Pre-press/3D animator/wannabe hikkikomori
http://moeidolatry.com
Oh my!
Thanks for the report Danny~!
It does indeed look very fun to hang with Billy. Now I wonder if I should go for the figma of him? lol, and what I'd give to have a photo with him as well! XD
So, when do we get a figma of you Danny~? :D
Administrative Assistant
http://bob-san.animeblogger.net
Sounds like it was alot of fun Danny.
And it's good to know this is a place that does not tollerate pig-headed comments against homosexuals and such. I'm not one myself, but closed-minded people like that can irritate me sometimes.
Besides, I'd think anyone cracking a comment like that after seeing Billy would be afraid he'd pop their head like a grape with his armpit.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Must have been fun with Billy around! Glad to see everyone enjoyed themselves. Got home later yesterday so I didn't even know about the GSC live broadcast...... But managed to view it this morning, even though the streaming was kinda slow, I Loled hard and enjoyed it. Thanks to GSC, niconico, Billy and Danny for bringing us this!
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
If I have chance to work in an anime/figure/manga industry, I will go...But for now I'm concentrating in networking
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
http://ejump.wordpress.com/
wow empty road.
Danny needs eurobeat :3
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Watched the video morning here in my country and i really must say it was refreshing.
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net
I see Tsuruya, Mikuru, Miku and Unknown Figma X on the snack table!
I regret not watching the video now. Must have been hilarious
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
Would love to work in the anime/manga/figure industry, but I don't see anything yet of what exactly to do. I'm a IT-guy/programmer, so it would have to be something like that. But since I have some big projects coming up, it won't be anytime soon, but that gives me time to keep studying on my Japanese, of which I want to reach JLPT level 3 at the end of the year, and maybe the new level N3 (which is the new level between the old level 2 and 3). 1.5 year ago I've given myself 5 years to reach my goal of working/living in Japan (not necesarily in the aforementioned industry), so it's still 3.5 years to go, but you never know what the future brings. But I'm going to try different things and try to bring a Japanese angle to one of the big projects coming up ^^
Great pictures and it must indeed be very difficult to do real-time translation before a camera, but I think you did a good job!
Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori
Great job translating, it isn`t easy >.> but then again, was astonished by your accent...
I missed on the live broadcast T_T
Student, Gamer, Part-time EFSF Pilot
Mako-chan is "bery kyuto"!
Also, Billy Herrington seems like he was in for a "Lost in Translation" kinda situation ^_^ I guess you really saved him Danny-san.
And, i think it's ok to show the new Figma's, there are already photos on the nets - Tsuruya-san, Maid Mikuru, Summer outfit Haruhi and Kagamin cosplaying as Hatsune Miku - HOSHI!!
Student
http://www.lesterho.com
I LOLed hard at the comments. Nice one from all the fans of billy. LOL!
I already have plans to work in this kind of industry and field in future. That's why I'm trying to get myself qualified in one of the university here in Japan.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
I would love to work in any part of the animation industry, doesn't have to be Japanese, but that would be nicest lol And right now, I'm studying Animation in uni, and taking a weekly Japanese class. If all else goes eyes up, I could try for illustrations, not good enough for manga/comics yet, not....dynamic(?) enough yet.
OMG A see a Maid Tsuruya-san Figma!!! OMG OMG OMG! And the Kagami Miku. And the Maid Mikuru. LOL at the Billy Figma. I must say, thats a mighty strange way for a meme to become popular lol.
There should be a Hard Gay figma too!!! Think of the highjinx!!! lol
流浪人
Awesome coverage. Will have to check out the video, later... ^_^
As for the industry, I may do anime or manga, someday...may as a scriptwriter or something similar... ^^;
Nekophilia
Scriptwriter? Awesome..! So those scenarios are actually you practising... lol
流浪人
^^;
Student
http://chappypyon.wordpress.com/
LOL at danny's comment about saber's armpit. That was what my friend said when i showed her the pictures.
Student!
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i loled too >_<
Fashion Student
http://v3ss3l.blogspot.com
wonders who takes the pictures when danny is in them....
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
some were a bit blur >_<
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
I have plans to work with the anime, manga and figure industry in the future but I need to study the language, culture and ethics more than what I know so far before I could do business ^_____^
and btw...ANIKI IS AWESOME!!!
anime/cosplay events organizer
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and btw Danny...
Saber Lily's armpits are delicious but I love her back more~ =3
nom nom nom
Student
Just getting to japan is my first goal, well learn the language first well enough. But it would be a dream to work in the anime/manga/figure industry. Every time im on DC your always having kickass networking parties, live broadcasts and anime conventions/festivals just seems so crazy doing what you really really enjoy doing everyday. Good job translating I know I'd be real nervous being on live aswell >.<
三年せいとオタク
Looked like a lot of fun. Your getting more famous by the day ^^; Also good job translating
'o(^^)
Future Pioneer and a Dreamer
Hahaha Danny! I thought you went to get a hair cut for the show!
Aniki is buff! wow!
http://animaticfigmation.com/
thanks for posting these! I didn't get to watch the whole live show, it just went on for too long so I missed these parts. Very entertaining and cool to see someone like Billy who doesn't really speak Japanese being able to not only have a Figma made of him but be able to go to Japan and be a guest on the show. You did a great job translating too ^^
Student
http://fidyyuan.deviantart.com
Is it just me or is there something wrong with image id #24666. The black haired dolfie has her butt facing forward even though her head, chest and feet are facing forward ><
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
I tried to watch the live broadcast, but didnt know niconico was all japanese text. Anyway, for the photos it seems it was fun! (and Billy ripping off his shirt was unexpected i guess..)
Animation
http://clockworkmachina.com
great post danny!
why is akiyama-san named eromoto?
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
I'm getting increasingly interested in figuure sculpting. Would you be able to make an entry about that please Danny?
Navy Recruit
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looks like you had loads of fun. food looks yummy no I am getting hungry. the streets there look empty at 2:00 a.m there. streets here are always busy here with cars or people walking on the side of the road
Online Business, Doujinshi Artist
http://crazeotaku.blogspot.com/
..wonder festival, i also read the accident article online..so sad for those already plan to travel to there, had to cancel in last minute...
due the poll question...
"Do you have plans to work in the anime, manga or figure industry?"
Yes i really do, special when i Q my illustration job, and almost get into local online game company..Unfortunate, that time i was poor and didnt own a car. THe company which i surppose go to work....is damn far away...SO i decide reject their offer in last minute ...T_T
Now mainly forcus on online business, and some local base anime event. Currently i just get offer for produce 8pg manga, prepare some DIY doujin merchandise. All my artwork can view from website link below...C&C are welcome...
http://lowiesclw.deviantart.com
I hope the young ppl can appreciate what they learn, i bit jeaslous for those already join in the related field. Danny> if you think my article too long, blahing lot..you may delete it.
Online Shop
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Ah, so that's who Billy is. I heard so much about him but yet didn't know why he was so popular. He seems like a really cool guy though and the whole event seemed like really fun :D
Injured
Looks like a great show. If the player allows me to see it I'll try to watch then later. Do the Voice Actors / Actress autograph Figurines over there and things? (they could on the stand bases).
Danny, even though you seemed to have stumbled a bit concerning the lactic acid and other biology-related jargon, overall not bad as a "last minute translator". I think I'd freak out and really enact a scene from "Lost in Translation" if you ask me to do any instantaneous translation from Japanese to English, even if I were to pass all my JLPT exams.
So ignore some of the more ignorant Nico comments about "how crap the translator was", because they probably do worse than you if they were to do it.
Billy seems to be really enjoying himself, and good for him for being such an affable bloke. No doubt aided by your translation as well, and maybe your unique "English sense of humour", if you know what I mean, mate. ;)
I remember time to time being enticed into some attracting "dolphin-fapping" video, only to end up watching Billy most of the time, lol.
Saw only the part 1, since it's near me bedtime. I'll come back to comment on part 2 afterwards.
Student, artist, dreamer
http://tranquil-solace.com
The more I see of the Lilly Saber the more I want to buy one. God it's so pretty :O!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Not surprised Seiyuu Mako has a lovely voice. She seems to have a very nice set...
of lungs.
Student!
http://zh3us.wordpress.com/
o.o!
Accounting Technician
http://alpharalpha.com
Whoa, listen to those R4 tracks brought back memories. I can still see some of those curves in my minds' eye and getting the speed set and watch for my braking points ...
looks like a lot of laughs with everyone at GSC Live ^^;
I would love to be able break into the anime/manga industry on the creative side, I have been through all the photowalks, thinking about life and goals, letting the "Do or Do not, there is no try" quote eat at me. Let me put it this way, I do have a destination in mind; the path to get there is not as clear as I wish it would be but I do feel it in front of me.
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
That looks like loads of fun! Would love to be somehow related to anime, manga, or figure industry. Going into graphic design related first...>w<''
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
WOW!!!!!!
Just sooo cool!!!!!!
NO!!!!! Not Kagami...
Get to see a lot of the Goodsmile office too!!!!! Really nice!!!!!
I do have plans to enter the industry...sometime later...
My friend and I are planning to make a dating sim in English first then Japanese will come later...
We're still in the planning stage though...sadly...
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1666/Good+Smile+Company+Live+Broadcast+5.html#image24671
Wooo she pretty
http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1666/Good+Smile+Company+Live+Broadcast+5.html#image24673
Wow that looks very delicious
I want to enter the manga,anime/figure industrial through media probably
the figma version of billy has tatoo less than the him !!!
College Freshmen
I plan on working on something related to computers, but I doubt it's anime or manga related. Sore Kake girl is awesome because of Leopard.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Was happy when I was able to watch that recording of the live last night, but I was quite disappointed when I realized it wasn't the same video as earlier - meant I couldn't read the funny comments. ^^ One of the first times I so appreciated the scrolling text as well.
And regarding that sudden traffic to the site - the Japanese one anyway - isn't it just amazing and amusing how you can look and point out the exact moment when everyone searched? ^^ Danny's fame in Japan otakusphere - Level UP!
ANIKIIIIIIIIIIIII!
Sadly, I couldn't make it to the live broadcast; kinda feel asleep, orz. But from what I read it looks like it was so much fun! ^^
Catgirl Trainer.
http://www.phenie.com
Great fun to watch; more than I expected it to be ^^;
Congratulations on a great live :D
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
Awesome job translating Danny. Was an interesting and funny interview/event. There were times when it looked like Billy was wondering what everyone was talking about.
Some others might think your English has an accent but I didn't notice an accent much if at all. Your English sounds like people around here, Northwest/West Coast(Oregon/Washington/California).
I've noticed something on that wall-of-figures in the break room though. It has 4 of the Shuraki girls but the fifth one, Rize, is missing!
Wonder how much that giant Saber poster would cost...and wonder if they are selling it too...
a polymorphic animal
HAHAH
Cirno x Aniki = Hilarious
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
I was wondering my all the Japanese kept taking pictures of that near naked muscle guy figma.
Blogger, consultant
http://www.netharuka.com
Always enjoy reading about these Danny!
http://gakuranman.com
Hilarious videos. Nico Nico Douga is just crazy!
???Confused???
Looked like a real blast there...I wish I could work in Anime industry, but have no skills for it...
Hmmm, I think it's' that girl from Bon Bon Blanco. Don't ask how I know. I've never listened to their music before.
Education specialist, IT content developer, crosscutural trainer, freelance translator / interpreter
http://smart.fm/users/xaky
Danny! I can't believe you were a part of Aniki's visit to Japan. That's awesome!
And good job translating :)
You're really starting to make waves in the local scene. You rock!
I'm glad to see you've begun to appreciate NicoNico Douga.
As you might know from that video I made, I've been a huge fan of the service for some time.
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
Aniki aniki omg omg!! Ahhh! I was like "annniiikkiii" the whole time lol it's my dream to meet him and you of course Danny ^^
Currently don't know what to do with my life. Considered majoring in piano again but that went down the drain... no passion in that area. Was asking my mom about my future yesterday and she's like "well what did Danny tell you?" lol no seriously she said that and I suddenly felt the need to do something and clear up the high school mess that I got into. ^^; Am redeeming myself and getting over high school, planning how to spend my summer in Japan, and making time for fun. Thanks Danny! ^___^
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
Go go Mimi! You're superb in piano, so don't let yourself down too much. You can become a voice actress and give Danny a "Hi Danny!" ;)
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
Aww thanks Miri you're so nice C:
^^
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
lol@ aniki
"he's so strong that he destroyed the rice" ^o^
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
Japan is a whole lot lenient! I have a new view on Japanese people now.
⑨ Billy... Man, makes me think of IOSYS's "BAKA BAKA" song again.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
That was great work btw Danny. Though I'm sure it was REALLY difficult because everyone were talking in Japanese at the same time and I can't help but feel sorry for Billy because he's just bombarded by Japanese voices left and right and there's only one of you ^^;
Saber Lily's armpits? It must smell like... Lily... I mean plastic XD
That's good to know that the head of Max Factory is also named Max ^_^ Thank you Max Watanabe for all the figmas and the other figures. I especially had fun with my latest figma work ^.^
research student
http://osakacchi.blogspot.com/
Wow, looks like an awesome evening~ didn't expect Billy's tearing his t-shirt *rofl*
I want to work in this industry, just like how I want to live in Japan, afraid but wishful. But I'm still not sure how or what. So for now I'll just try my best in my bachelor's field. I wish to have very awesome 経歴 like yours! ^_^
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
ME-tan Figma Spotted!!! oooohhh... Mikuru Maid outfit figma spotted!! aaaaaaah... I wantses...
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Looks like fun! You can tell Billy is a very down-to-earth New Yorker. Cool (and funny!) dude.
Probably should have told you but during the election season here google placed anti-gay ads all over the site (proposition 8). Don't know if you could have helped it though since it's google.
Also, that ridge racer sound track is crazy. It's like jazzy-soulful hardcore and drum and bass. Very British actually, kind reminds me of old prodigy because I have some of that on the way. Gotta love it.
Student
billy has massive arms....
hope the figma's have larger arms :O
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
Haha what a fun day you had.
I wish I could work in that kind of industry, but that's kind of a stretch right now for me.
I'll start with games or something, and we'll see what happens from there. Hehe
Student, Performer
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
Wow..He is really strong....
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
now I know who that figma is ^^;
Aniki is sooooo so macho lols! Did he just suddenly rips off his shirt? ^^;
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
http://gndynames.wordpress.com
Ugh, I picked the wrong time to view the videos so they're taking forever to load >.<
Regarding the Japan question, over the year I've realized that I want to make a difference in the world and make it a better place. Even presented with the opportunity I think I'd remain in the field of science.
FREETER
Man, that guy has HUGE "guns".
:O
struggling undergraduate student
http://playevolution.wordpress.com/
Wow you listen to the music from Ridge Racer Type 4!! I loved the music and used to play it countless times. Thought no one else would have listened to the tracks.
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com
I'm proudly in the biz ^_^
Hobby fan
Unfortunately to my age already it's too much late to change work, I have my profession and a family behind for what I agree to be a good fan of this movement and overcoat to have fun.
A gay movie star... lol
Ork Warlord
I wish open a otaku shop someday...
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
Nice Danny! Good job with the translations too.
Poll: lets, see, I do like to be in that industry area. I like to draw and design but I still suck here and there so I'm hoping to improve on it. :D
How it's gonna get me to that goal, for manga and stuff, practice, read manga, join Tokyopop community and Sweatdrop lol
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
i see tsuruya, mikuru, and some form of miku (probably the kagami one)
but yea, i would like to produce my own anime....
Animator
http://visublog.mechafetus.com
Oh, Danny! I watched the show and didn't even realize the chap in the beanie was you! I couldn't recognize you when you're looking all techno hip like that. Good job on translating for Billy - it looked hard but fun. You did good work!
http://yuuwaku.wordpress.com
damn that man is huge! haha
That's so cool that current pop culture is perfect material for stuff like figurization lol. Always fun to see what you get up to in the industry.
And R4 music wow...haven't heard that in a long time. And Quiet Curves is one of my favorites too ^^ Along with Naked Glow and Lucid Rhythms.
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
I have plans to work in the anime.manga and/or figure industry, just a matter of getting it to happen
Student
http://www.myspace.com/fma3parttrilogy
Yeah. Let me know if you holla at the creators of Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, Blood+, Cowboy Bebop, Wolf's Rain, Death Note, Bleach, Inuyasha, Eureka Seven. Let me know damn it all!
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Wow...tiring and fun...i would have to see if my path would lead me to the anime path...
CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
http://halcyonrealms.com
Real time translating is tough work indeed. I had to do it for my director and producer during Freedom's screening at a animation festival in Singapore and it was pretty scary, especially when neither my Japanese nor English are particularly fantastic - I must have looked like a wally half the time.
Uni student
http://steflee.wordpress.com
New here... 1st post as well ;;^^.
Thanks Danny for all the wonderful photos of the Good Smile Office! The food looks delicious and everyone must be exhausted in delivering the show. Real-time translating must be so difficult... Billy seemed happy though so everything must have went well!
I was trying my hardest to watch it live on Saturday, since my entry for the Good Smile's photo competition was a runner-up but I didn't manage to win anything after all, which was a shame. Still an honour to be a runner-up no matter what.
Although anime/manga dominates my life, it must be so hard to work in such an industry... Since I am studying engineering now, it makes it harder to get a job there since the skills don't really match. It would be cool to experience it though one day.
Network Engineer
http://www.aggitan.blogspot.com/
We need to get Billy in a blue jumpsuit and sit him on a park bench somewhere.
大学学生 ヾ(ﾟдﾟ)ﾉ゛
Just wondering, is the Billy Herrington Figma a nicovideo store only item, or will it eventually be available on most online retail stores like hlj and 1999.co.jp? I'd love to get one, but forking out $50 to pay for a middle man because it's an exclusive nicovideo store item doesn't sound nice at all =(
popular persona
Hello everyone from Aniki ( Big Brother ), Billy Herrington! I just wanted to let you all know that I had a wonderful time in Tokyo, thanks in oart to all my fans and of course the wonderful hospitality of Figma and Good smile, Danny Choo, and Nico Nico Douga....I will be back in July!! ( and thanks for all your help Danny! )
Billy Herrington
a polymorphic animal
lol.
Network Engineer
http://www.aggitan.blogspot.com/
For real?
( ¯ 3¯)/
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Hey Billy,
Just sent you pics from the other night. See you in July!
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
HELLO! Billy Herrington! (From UK)
Hope you stick around on DannyChoo[dot]com. :]
大学生
RR4 soundtrack! Good choice Danny! d-^_^
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
LOL Armpit fetish?!
I've got so many things to say but I just don't know where to start...
One things' for sure, a VERY interesting post^^;...
student
http://shinyui.wordpress.com/
now doing a business course in UK, waiting for universities yo accept me, 4 more years , off to japan for work or further studies .......... i wan to study arts(anime , manga , illustrasion) in japan >.< btw i need some advice on makking websites.......... or nevermind
T.T
99th Emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire
http://ccwantsmorepizza.blogspot.com/
billy is the white counterpart of bob sapp. hahaha. i'm thinking of getting his figma just for the lulz
Interior Designer/Broker
http://www.urbaanbangkok.com
That was a a great interview! Good job all. I LMAO during the measurement section. I wish they would have done a chest, bicep, quad, comparison btw Billy and Danny. Just kidding around. It's one of the probs of being a "Farang" (Thai for Gaijin) in Asia. Super hard to find clothes that fit.