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The Scene that Proves Bulma is a PERV! (VIDEO)


Posted on  November 25, 2024

During Dragon Ball’s first saga, the Emperor Pilaf Saga, there’s a scene in which Bulma lists off a bunch of sexual terms. These are herohero, pafupafu, kyoikyoi, and ingurimonguri. In this video I break these down, explain how this scene portrays Bulma as a perverted character, and finally I show how the entire Dragon Ball universe was saved by Bulma’s strong sex drive. Don’t …

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10 Things You MISSED in Dragon Ball Episode 01 (VIDEO)


Posted on  September 26, 2024

In this video I go over 10 things you probably never noticed in episode 01 of the original Dragon Ball anime. Although I have watched the original Dragon Ball anime, it’s been many many years since I did that so I decided to go back and rewatch episode 1. In doing so I ended up noticing a lot of things …

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Why Bulma’s First Outfit Makes No Sense! Dragon Ball Analysis (VIDEO)


Posted on  September 19, 2024

Over the course of the Dragon Ball franchise Bulma has had many memorable outfits. However, one of her most iconic looks has got to be what she wore during her first appearance. To this day it remains seared into the memories of many Dragon Ball fans around the world. But here’s the thing. There’s something about this outfit that makes …

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Gohan DIDN’T Say “You retard!” HERE’S WHY! (VIDEO)


Posted on  September 11, 2024

In episode 263 of Dragon Ball Z, Gohan insults Super Buu by calling him “usunoro.” In the English subtitles of this scene “usunoro” is translated as “You retard.” This is an infamous translation that has left many wondering “Did Gohan really say that?” In today’s video I explain what “usunoro” actually means, why it should not have been translated as …

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What Does “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” Mean? Breaking Down Dragon Ball’s Iconic Opening Song


Posted on  September 11, 2024

“CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” is the first opening song of the Dragon Ball Z anime. It is also one of the most iconic anime opening songs of all time. However, do you know what “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” actually means? It is NOT nonsense. In fact, it’s actually a phrase with a profound meaning. However, I have yet to see a thorough explanation in English …

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What does “IPPAI OPPAI” mean? Breaking Down “We Gotta Power” from Dragon Ball Z


Posted on  August 15, 2024

In “We Gotta Power” by Kageyama Hironobu, the second opening song of Dragon Ball Z, there is an infamous lyric. It goes “ippai oppai, boku genki.” Many people would translate this as something like “There’s a lot of breasts and I feel fine.” This is in fact one possible translation. However, in this case, it is not an accurate translation. …

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What is PUTTSUN? Analyzing Jotaro’s Old Man Slang (VIDEO)


Posted on  July 14, 2024

In this video, I break down the word puttsun by examining a specific line from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3 (Stardust Crusaders). Putssun (プッツン, ぷっつん) means to get angry but there’s a lot more to this word that that. The origins of puttsun date back to 1986 when an actor/TV personality named Kataoka Tsurutarō created it and it exploded in popularity. Watch the …

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Osaka ComicCon: Should You Go? | Japan Station 129


Posted on  June 21, 2024

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Osaka ComicCon. Is worth attending? What should you expect? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed About Osaka ComicCon What you should expect at Osaka ComicCon Where Osaka ComicCon was held And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB 👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi   Support on Patreon https://patreon.com/japankyo …

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5 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Craziest Sound Effects (Plus About GO GO GO) (VIDEO)


Posted on  June 15, 2024

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is known for its crazy sound effects so I decided to do a video showcasing of the most infamous sound effects Hirohiko Araki has come up with. I also explore what go go go/do do do mean. Check out the video below!

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10 Japanese Words I Learned from ANIME | Japan Station 127


Posted on  May 21, 2024

On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about Japanese words we learned by watching anime. 👉Topics Discussed How you can use anime, manga and video games to learn Japanese And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB 👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi   Support on Patreon https://patreon.com/japankyo Support on Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo 👉Links, Videos, Etc. None 👉Follow …

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The Origin of PUFF PUFF: Japan’s Onomatopoeia for Boobs in Your Face [VIDEO]


Posted on  May 7, 2024

What the hell is a PUFF PUFF? Perhaps you’ve come across it while playing one of the Dragon Quest/Dragon Warrior games. Or maybe you saw it in the Dragon Ball manga. Or perhaps it popped up in a conversation. Whatever the case, “puff puff” (pafupafu) is a quirky Japanese onomatopoeia that started as a silly gag in the original Dragon Ball manga (first seen in …

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Learn Japanese from Initial D: HORSE POWER


Posted on  April 28, 2024

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