Japanorama Series 2 ep 6 Dollfie

[TheDarknessInside44]

This is a great video to use to explain what BJD's are to my friends and family who have no idea and think i'm mad XD Such a great hobby ^_^

[TheOblivion013]

What is the song in the background at the start ? N e one thanks :)

[EeveelutionStorm]

BJD's are some of the best dolls ever made. I love 'em. I got into them because I watched Angelic Layer. I bought my first Obitsu (Ball-joints so she is a BJD.) girl and now I'm waiting for my first boy. I love this hobby! My dream is to one day own a Dollzone Cherry or Brant. (If I got a Brant I'd name him Dante.)

[Meimi132]

@EeveelutionStorm Angelic Layer T-T Gawd I wish they existed... this show is what made me want a Dollfie... I want a Leeke doll... Mabel.... I've had her picked out for ages....

[EeveelutionStorm]

@Meimi132 It's like an enabler! If Angels existed then well...I'd have to have a few of 'em.

She sounds really pretty. I've been trying to think of ways to convince my mom to let me get a Bobobie doll.

[Meimi132]

@EeveelutionStorm I haven't even tried to persuade my parents lol. But if its my own money, I can do what I like with it XD I was gonna ask for one on my birthday or something, but I couldn't see it working out... although... now my mums obsessed with pandora/troll beads, which end up costing just as much o_o so it's each to their own on terms of value XD

[EeveelutionStorm]

@Meimi132 I'm biding my time. My B-day is in Winter so I have a few months to go...I was gonna pick out the one that appeals to me the most caclulate the price and mention it comes face-up'd with eyes already and fits Liv wigs.

I hope it works and I hope you can get your Leeke doll.

[Meimi132]

@EeveelutionStorm Ohhh I googled to see what Bobobie dolls looked like, and what do I see on the front page, a doll named Mei XD like she's meant for me.... there are so many pretty BJD's out there... it's unfair XD

[EeveelutionStorm]

@Meimi132 XD Yeah it's like there's so many to choose from. I love the Bobobie/Resinsoul Sculpts (they're sister companies) And it's like 'Who to choose?' I really love the Isabella sculpt too she's so adorable.

[stairwy2heven]

what is the name of the dolls with the pale white skin at 1:36

[hayamatsuka]

lol that cosplay girl is so randomly funny and cute.

[punca]

i thought these dollfies were from korea..

[blktauna]

Some kinds are. These particular ones are from Volks in Japan.

[xxparf8xx]

waaaa cute doll.. i wanna have one ^^

[yaoiisme3]

Ok im only 12 and i have 21 BJD's so they should not say its 4 adults!

[ILikeLipstick]

Wow you are spoiled and lucky.

[yaoiisme3]

im not i bought them bymyself and i ment 2 say 12 dolls lol sorry

[boiper]

How does a 12 year old Buy 12 bjd? I think your just playing tricks because you have nothing better to do. A 12 year old would have no real income, definitely not a Suitable one to buy so Many Dolls. It's not like they're Cheap by any means.

[ColourfulMilk]

Dolls should be given to mature people with an understanding soul.

[yaoiisme3]

I really am mature so plz dont judge me b4 u know me!

[mimirusign]

They're speaking of Japan, where it's true that the major fan-base of dollfies is adults. Of course in other countries that can vary. So yes, it IS correct to say it's almost all adults in it's fan-base in Japan.

[hoshinana]

They didn't say it was FOR adults. Just that most of the fanbase happen to be adults.

[Pokii0Pokii]

*3* I found this on wiki

xD

[Tabaamy]

This is how I first heard about BJD. Now me and my mum are obsessed!

[NosKryme]

Tabaamy : LOL! This was the very video that made me obsessed with BJDs too!

[alanna214]

I'm actually pretty happy with how they portrayed the collectors. The only really creepy part is the "birthing" ceremony. Those crazy Japanese. ^_^ (Yes, I collect ball joint dolls. I think some of the American collectors can be just as crazy, if not crazier, as the Japanese.)

[crpsaiyan]

You know, my mother didn't understand why I was into these dolls. She said, "my daughter is in her early 30s and she's going back to dolls?!" When I showed her this video, then said, "ohhhhhhhh, now I understand why my daughter is fantasized by them." :)

[Chickidydow]

Well, odd, interesting, but whatever. If japan would rather let itslef die out while having some kind of weird relationship with these dolls they can be my guest, honestly I think this is their decision and if it makes em happy them why the hell not.

[Demzon]

Do you not think that other things might be involved? Do you not think? Has the consistent flood of "idols" removed any thought?

The main contributing factors in reality are women not having children until later in life, we have similar in the US. Like the one guy said When you can't have children, this is an acceptable replacement."

Go ahead and stick with your theory though; that means the US has negative population growth with out immigration because of some weird obsession with cars or TV.

[VendettasD]

I....

I'm speechless.

Wholly completly speechless.

I hopethey dont sue me for saying this is some weird stuff (Lol Xenu)

[charybdisxv]

lol Japan.

[AlarminglyEnchanted]

when you're happy, it is happy

when you're sad, it is sad.

DD:

[FoalGirl]

Doll burning festival. O. 0

[Rorylovesberries]

omg, I can't help but think that video was creepy. XD;

[crimsonbutterfly23]

Aw, sooo cute! There's so many adorable dolls-and even guys can collect them too, that's awesome :D Volks is probably rolling in money right now ha ha "muah ha ha, our dolls are everywhere!". The naming ceremony could be considered freaky...but I've already spent 6 months in the fandom so...nothing really freaks me out anymore when it comes to BJD XD I can't wait until I have enough money for my 'baby'(ha ha)

[heartgoil]

So I'm part of one of the cutest cults on earth? o_O

This is a really narrow view of bjd collectors. I can honestly say if I weren't a collector and didn't know otherwise, I'd be pretty creeped out by this as well.

[shaystar17]

I wanna join that cult!

:(((

I can't afford one right now! I'm moving to Japan one day and having a "birthing ceremony": to a wide eyed curly hjaired girl.:)))))

[solidsnakegirl]

I bought my first Dollfie 2 weeks ago, and I've fallen in love with him from the moment I saw him.

It's not strange for people to feel emotionally connected to it, since it feels so real. But I won't be worshipping them

[Azouie]

Ugh, trust programs like this to make Dollfies seem like a 'cult' to westerners. I'm slooowly losing respect for people like Kelly Osbourne and Jonathan Ross because they make Japan seem so awful because of the western clash with the eastern culture...

[shaystar17]

If it is a cult..I"M IN ON IT!!!

When I'm..I dunno, 36ish i'm learning Japanese and moving to Japan, and Buying 4(at least) Dollfies

[angelofdeath275]

FUNNY. The dollfie collectors in Japan look like they are normal weight, have actual lives, and look like they have jobs in the corperate biz (VERY RICH). But...in other countries like America and the UK, are assosiated with being overweight, havin no lives, obessed with anime and yaoi, and are stupid japnophilles.....oh how things get twisted from 1 country to the next......

[Osoroshii]

I own a doll.. and I'm not overweight, I have a life, only enjoy anime, and am not a japanophile(in fact those people creep me out). I'm from the US btw.

): Alot of people that collect BJD's aren't into Anime/Yaoi anyways.

[kupotenshi]

I want one, but they're so expensive. ):

[MrsRikkidoSeph]

dollfies are strange! i want one!! but i couldnt afford one! T_T

[UrikoNonomura]

they have saber doll

[rudetuesday]

Fascinating. Connections between robots and dolls, I think.

[NightfallGemini]

only Britain would actually go into the "culture" about things like this.

[sharpielicker]

0_o

[Mysterioux]

What is the reason, then? You seem to know.

[AMARAxVERGIFT]

I love dollfies~

[Riko1980]

japanese never seaze to amaze me with their 'hobbies' . I want this series on dvd !

[ChibiChanYaoiFreak]

This video makes me want my dollfie even more! Im still saving...

[MysteriousBob]

I'm scared of dolls.

[VoteDonyelle]

How interesting! I want one sooo bad...

[KyoKola]

Haha that was cool! But why blame Dollfies for the plumet in population? >_>; YESSS, BLAME THE DOLLS!

[Mysterioux]

He didn't, he merely suggested that it could be part of the reason.

[ToruKun1]

Yeah, like, "I'd rather have a Dollfie than a kid", or "My Dollfies ARE my kids!" Well, how's your Dollfie doing in school?? Are you scared your Dollfie will hang out with the wrong group of Dollfies!? COME ON!

[crpsaiyan]

It's just a closing speech he needed for the clip. As a reporter or host of a show, you have to find a way to close it... even if you end up saying the most bizarre things.

[UchihaShirubi]

lol! I read this and just burst out laughing! You are funny!

[Tabaamy]

i want a super dollfie

[xXxSeckshyBeamxXx]

I like it when he's like, yes...ugh, kawaii, now shut up, it's my show...

[mars4me]

Oh my god that first song was in charlies angels 1 does anybody know the name of the song?

[bakemonokun]

I believe the one you're talking about is "Twiggy" by Pizzicato 5. :)

[shinotenshi]

That's really interesting.

[hanatoyumelove]

Awesome! Thanks for postig this!