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Queen-Masumi [2017-08-04 05:55:14 +0000 UTC]

alright, i found this post and said hey this is interesting and Miku is on this shit! I like anime but I dont read the manga cause its expensive besides the works otaku, kawaii, desu? Is in fact extremely annoying and very very childish in my opinion the only word i will say is baka cause i know what it means. I make my own characters and stuff (anime style like and with furry) even my own fictional world and stuff (is that considered a weeaboo behavior?). I also love some anime merch here and there but thats it (body pillows is one Ill never get its weird and disturbing, and sheets is another and weeaboo bullshit) I nearly went into a sorta weeaboo stage but went out of it very quickly cause this is reality and shit not a fictional world. This post is very helpful and also im in fact learning some Japanese and stuff because I discovered that i had a close relative that is Japanese! Also I adore pocky sticks (strawberry mostly) and i really will love to own some kimonos and a cheongsam (is that how you spell it? hold up. . . yep im right! ) thats it, because they are gorgeous traditional outfits! 

(please state if im a weeaboo or not? Im worried now o-o) 

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elsaprime [2016-10-13 21:23:58 +0000 UTC]

I almost became a weeaboo thanks to Yandere Simulator!

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ZahmVerad [2016-10-07 21:20:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the research and I have a new fave!

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King-Morgana [2015-04-05 18:05:24 +0000 UTC]

I read this in Miku's voice.
I love this.

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SodaDog [2015-03-20 15:43:06 +0000 UTC]

1. I am probably going to take a Japanese language course sometime to learn the language. I have been practicing phonetics, but i don't really say stuff like "Kawaii!" well, other than "Baka" at most times but that's it.

2. I don't really care about "waifus", I do have Miku as my imaginary friend, but we're just friends. Not in love or anything. I do have real friends though.

3. This just doesn't apply to anime characters, but to also characters from non-anime fandoms and such. Not to mention games, shippings...that's why i tend to stay away from fanbases.

4. Well, this one is a mixed bag, I was planning on trying to learn how to import models of other games into MMD so i can make them into photoshoots and such but ya know...

5. I do care for things other than anime, like my education and such. 

6. Well, i may wear cat ears as a joke one day but i don't really consider it "cosplay" and i never will.

7. Stereotypical anime characters tend to get into extreme situations while some have depth and backstories. Yes, i do have long hair, but i don't really tend to look like a "shota" at times. It's just a natural style.

8. I don't really read mangas or watch animes, but i do tend to read some MMD comics (Including some of yours) when i'm bored along with some normal television entertainment.

9. This one is like 7. Sure, i live in a country where cars drive on the left like Japan but i also tend to look at European countries and cities.

10. Again, it's like 8. I do play Japanese games mostly, but i care for other things like western animated shows.

Those are my views. Yes, i can take opinions.

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BlueMario1016 [2015-02-01 21:01:12 +0000 UTC]

I get tired of people calling me a Weaboo, all just because I use the anime esque as how I draw. The reason is because I simply like it. There shouldn't be anything wrong with that. And there's nothing wrong with learning about the culture either. But I don't go around making Mary Sue characters for fan fictions of already existing things, live in a world where life is an anime, and I certainly DO NOT mix English and Japanese words in incoherent matters ("OMG!!! SO KAWAII!!! DESU KORO!!!"), yet people claim otherwise without any evidence. I have a few friends who are actually from Japan and they like my art. I do find some positives within the United States, which is my country that I live. I don't diss on it, all just because it's not Japan. All countries have their own unique culture and people.

English is my native language, but I also speak Italian a bit, since that's my nationality. Japanese is something I studied for a long time and I'm trying to fluently learn it. I am Italian-American and I already am aware that I am not Japanese at all, nor do I pose to be one. Otakus are not good things either, because that's a very negative connotation. That means you seriously love it for everything, involving the place.

Also, people need to stop throwing that word around and use it as a scapegoat all just because they don't like Anime and Manga.

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animaniac72 [2015-01-03 07:53:47 +0000 UTC]

lol

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xXSweets-And-SoulsXx [2014-11-27 15:14:10 +0000 UTC]

I dunno if I'm really a weeaboo or not... I mean, I like Japanese culture, and I'm trying to learn Japanese, I wanna move to Japan, I LOVE anime and MMD, and I just call myself an otaku because I thought it meant "geek" in Japanese... apparently not? ^ ^;

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yrpluver97 [2014-10-27 15:53:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm S00000 GLAD I grew 0uta this satge n my life....*$hudderz*=^=

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sky-commander [2014-10-25 23:45:04 +0000 UTC]

but being an anime characters better! everything usually works out unlike real life XD

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KaasuP [2014-10-25 17:24:02 +0000 UTC]

For me Weeaboos are people who are unhealthy crazy about anime, and they're flaming everyone who say that Anime is a Chinese Cartoon.
Just this ^^
Welp, I like using japanese words in the internet and real life, because I just like how they sound, that's all. My cousin is an Otaku, so she likes using them too, wah, we're learning Japanese together. 
I'm not an Otaku, I just like Anime and Vocaloid. Nothing more. I'm not crazy about it, I can live without it.
Acting like an Anime character? I don't know how to do it, so there you go
Aand, I have a selfie, just because I wanted to, not because I need it, I did it just for fun
I don't know if I'm a Weeaboo or not, I don't care about it~

But this ,,tutorial" thing is really cool, you should make more things like this

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Starry-starry-galaxy [2014-10-24 20:50:14 +0000 UTC]

'arrivedici' ? i think it's'arrivederci'

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IcySongOfFate [2014-10-23 09:02:57 +0000 UTC]

Well all right then. Not sure how welcomed my opinion is here (not a weeaboo but still), I'll leave it I guess.
First of all, while I do agree with this, I think it could have been worded a bit more carefully.
Personally I don't see why anyone should lie about where they are from, but I've always seen it more as a psychological issue to be honest (Maybe because I had the same problem many times and my psychological state is most certainly not the best)
Now of course I am sure many people think I'm a weeaboo but that is so far from the truth. Only thing I can relate to is wanting to be somewhere else and it isn't Japan. It's with the best friend I've ever had.
I've tried seeing why people lie where they are from... and I can't. I can see if you are distressed and seeking comfort, but I still find it inappropriate. I've done this before so many times.
Now just a disclaimer, I have stopped lying about my location and developing random identities. I still unconciously "switch" between said identities, but I'm trying to remain as honest as possible, and even if not, I've went in favour of going anonymous. The paragraph below is pretty useful I think. 
*further disclaimer, when I say I switch between identities, now it really only refers to typing/speaking/writing style. For the most part however, it's all just been combined together.
In my strong opinion, if where you are from bothers you so much (or you just don't want anyone knowing for whatever reason) you should just set it to Unknown in settings. Many other sites and programs have a feature similar to this. I have mine set to Unknown. Even then, probably shouldn't claim to be from anywhere else than you are. Just say "I'd rather not talk about  where I'm from" or something. If someone starts calling you as if you are from a place you aren't, you should correct them I believe (you don't have to give out your location to do so). I've had so much comments on my location actually, I just started to ignore it. I don't see the fascination in wanting to know where someone's from, if they want to share it they will. Mine is most likely a psychological issue... I can't be sure, as I have no one to talk to about it. I just know I was seeking comfort, and very strangely, that's how I do (and still) get it. Certain other languages and countries, though not so strange considering the important people in my life. Either way, if you feel a desire to develop identities (and especially in many other countries, even greater importance if there is a deep reason behind it) I'd highly recommend to talk to a doctor about it, I'm sure they can help you decide if it needs to be monitered or you'll "grow out of it".
I'm going to copy-paste one of my comments from yesterday... it was a screenshot of a guy saying he learned Japanese or something from subtitles.
"... I'm kind of upset now (゜-゜)
I may get hate for this but here goes. =/
not as strong points :
1. otaku is considered an insult in Japan, though that isn't the main problem or point of discussion, and can be easily ignored.
2. "otakus" isn't correct, but again, that can easily be ignored. The plural would still be, "otaku"
strong points :
I hate when people do this, and with any language. (Another example are the complete Hetalia addicts that think they've learned Russian by hearing Russia say "da" and such, then proceed to use google translate that is very obviously broken)
Seriously, I find it very offensive and disrespectful to whatever language it is. 
For my languages? Yes I'll admit I loved Japanese from anime at an early age. But what did I do? Simple, I went to the library and got a book for it. I realised that I wasn't going to get a full Japanese education from anime, manga, or google translate. I still don't have a full Japanese education. I need to use google translate to read some kanji's romaji. 
Besides, in anime, "arigatou!" is used, but if you do that in real life with a person you don't know, that's considered quite rude. "Arigatou gozaimasu" is polite, though someone has already pointed out the informal/formal issue.
A Russian friend of mine has also stated that she finds all of this disrespectful to the language (She is very good in Russian, Japanese and English). 
I love subtitles too, I prefer them over anything else (even in my language), but it doesn't automatically make you a genius. 
Personally I'd love to see if they could understand all anime raw xD
I would say or sent to an all Japanese website or something, but that doesn't always prove fluency. I can navigate just about anything, so not a good way to prove if you can understand or not. 
I also just hate when you try to correct someone, and then they insult your English saying that you "don't have the right to judge their language"
Ah well, just a view from a person who have always loved languages.
Thanks to anyone who has read that."
Those are my opinions. I hope you can see the point.
Anyways, commenting on the panels now in a  TL;DR and concluding version :
1. Really, don't. And please don't use broken google translate either.
2. Not much to say about this other than it is useful advice.
3. Agreed, never understood that.
4. Honestly, I don't care about this one. I feel they can do it but they shouldn't go around just asking random MMDers.
5. Well said, there really is. You should focus on what's around you, your life will benefit greatly than knowing every Pokemon episode title or whatever.
6. Eh, this isn't a huge problem for me. Just the part when they go around in work/school like that. If they do that in their house however, I think it's fine.
7. Thank you, so many people forget this. Trying to be someone you're not can honestly (not even joking) lead you into insanity.
8. Yes. Please. This is the most important advice ever. Not to mention it can chase away any true potential friendships or even lovers.
9. I honestly don't care unless they are saying "I'm from Japan". I don't mind someone commenting on views of Japan, saying anything about the country, etc in an "unknown" way. I just don't like when they say they are from Japan and then proceed to act horribly. Note: I am obviously not from Japan. If you just wish to hide your location in general, "unknown" button is what you should do.
10. Going back into my previous comment, otaku is pretty much an insult in Japan. I'd refrain from  using that word to describe yourself (or anyone) all together. 

I hope that was an okay comment, and I'm sure it's very long. Also please note that if you can't understand something I said please skip it. And if you don't like something I said comment carefully, thanks.
I do know what I am talking about, I have and have had a variety of friends. Also, while I may not be close with any Japanese people, I do play on a Japanese MMORPG (which does mean that the majority are Japanese and don't use English)
I'm going to note you about something btw.

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ImprovmanZero [2014-10-19 19:05:23 +0000 UTC]

In short take pride in your OWN culture.

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DigiOtaku123 [2014-10-19 14:13:43 +0000 UTC]

This is very true.

If only I had a premium membership to change my username I made back in my weeaboo days.

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MasterOfHelium [2014-10-19 07:17:18 +0000 UTC]

So, let me check myself steb by step:

1) - Never even tried speaking Japanese;
2) - Don't have waifus, though either Miku's comment or "know to tell fact from fiction" is a little off context imo;
3) - I don't
4) - I use APH Russia to impersonate me in MMD videos, does that count? I'd actually make a MMD-selfie, if I knew how to model properly from scratch.
5) - Stoner-doom metal, fuck yeah!
6) - Don't have any, and I never cosplayed.
7) - I guess I'm still myself
8) - Darn, I'm a Touhou fan.
9) - EASTERN EUROPE, MOTHERFUCKERS!
10) - TBH, the more I learn Japanese culture, the more Slavophile I feel 0_o Seriously, "living for working", not "working for living" is something that I cannot understand. That's also why I prefer fantasy/fantastic animes over "slice of life" genre.

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StylinSorrowMMD [2014-10-19 01:09:40 +0000 UTC]

one exception on the first rule, i just got back from japan (i went with a school group, we're studying japanese) if you go to japan and know a bit of japanese then use it. but only if you actually can pronounce it, because there's this boy that went with us and even though he is, i'm guessing a "weeabo" he still pronounces almost every word wrong and it is so infuriating.

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rubexbox [2014-10-18 21:39:28 +0000 UTC]

I'm guessing the "Weeaboo" note was supposed to be an insult directed at you?

Also, #3 seems less like a guideline of how not to be a Weeaboo and more like general guidelines on how not to be a dickhead fanboy. But yeah, people who don't speak Japanese normally shouldn't use Japanese words like "Kawaii" in any serious manner. Especially if they're a toy company catering to little girls: www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_kk_1?r…

EDIT: Oh, almost forgot something. Here's a relevant video by Youtuber CuteFuzzyWeasel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAoV5A…

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