Japanorama - Season 2
Season 2
Network
Episodes6
Datessept. 7, 2006 - oct. 12, 2006
Episodes
Season 2Episode 130 min
Kakkoii (Cool)
This episode covers what’s cool in Japan, including cell phones, pop music videos, robots and even shoes.Nigo, the creator of Bathing Ape, gives a bit of an look into what makes his brand cool.Madame Shirota’s Customs and Sayings: How to laugh.Also explored are the weird videos of Nagi NodaThere is an interview with the star of many of Japans cult films, Tadanobu Asano, known as the Japanese Johnny Depp.The Magic Numbers make their debut on their sell out tour of Japan.
sept. 7, 2006
Season 2Episode 230 min
Otaku (Nerds)
The world of Otaku, roughly translated as ‘nerd’, is explored. Such phenomena as Cosplay (dressing in costumes), Maid Cafes and model collecting are covered
sept. 14, 2006
Season 2Episode 330 min
Zoku (Tribes)
A review of some of the groups in Japan as well as Japan’s obsession with uniforms. Covered are girl bikers, gangsters and goths. Designer Paul Smith tells about his phenomenal popularity in Japan
sept. 21, 2006
Season 2Episode 430 min
Owarai (Comedy)
What is considered funny in Japan? This episode covers; Jackass style performances, comedy robot and Hard Gay (comedian).
sept. 28, 2006
Season 2Episode 530 min
Bushido (Samurai Spirit)
Topics covered include: Beetle Sumo, 'Kill Bill' star Chiaki Kuriyama, mobile phone controlled robot warriors, a film about a Calamari Wrestler and even eating the deadly poisonous blow fish.
oct. 5, 2006
Season 2Episode 630 min
Kawai (Cute)
Cute is perhaps the most pervasive concept in Japan. This episode covers Hello Kitty, Gloomy Bear and Super DolfieMadame Shirota’s Customs and Sayings: Where to throw your toothBottom tooth, throw over your roof.
Top tooth, throw under your house.
oct. 12, 2006
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