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Rare · 2007-02-09, 17:09

Heh, this isn't a deep topic about otaku hobbies being bought up and doled out at devastating prices by American companies (or Bandai :P). This is just a link to a video on tokyo mango, a blog from Tokyo.

http://www.tokyomango.com/tokyo_mang...omic_girl.html

Seriously, was this actually aired on national T.V. ?

*Sorry if this is old news for you guys, or this is the wrong place to post, I'm still a n00b on these forums >.<

Zu Ra · 2007-02-09, 18:55

The ad is just slick marketing and its obviously going to genrate contversy which will increase sales and product knowledge . The Ad has the shock effect/appeal which further boosts sales .

On a diffrent note Otaku exploitation is rampant the key word is franchising its worst in region 1 as most of the products are imports they can charge exhuberant prices and get away with it . You would know what I am saying if you tried or even purchasing a Zanagetsu replica or a Kanoha Head Band

Quarkboy · 2007-02-09, 19:15

Um, I'm pretty sure that's a fan-made parody of a scene from the anime MOO, (Melody of Oblivion), and not a real milk commerical (or at least, the anime parts weren't).

Yet another fan made video being mistaken for truth... what has this world come to?

Zu Ra · 2007-02-09, 19:16

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Originally Posted by Quarkboy

Yet another fan made video being mistaken or truth... what has this world come to?

Yet another example of Otaku Explotation by Otakus

Jinto · 2007-02-09, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quarkboy

Um, I'm pretty sure that's a fan-made parody of a scene from the anime MOO, (Melody of Oblivion), and not a real milk commerical (or at least, the anime parts weren't).

Yet another fan made video being mistaken for truth... what has this world come to?

A place where people do not even read replies to the entry in this blog (there were at least 2 replies doubting the thing - saying its based on an anime). I'ld say I'ld be at least a little bit cautious with taking for truth whats said there after reading that - so it can't hurt to further investigate the validity then... before reposting it here

Rare · 2007-02-10, 07:57

I was doubtful; though to be honest if you've ever watched one of those shows about weird adverts from around the world you'd be tempted to believe it ^^.

I was mostly posting this because even if it is a fake or a fan-made parody it's pretty funny. As a side concern I did wonder if my title choice would start a load of posts on the ridiculous price of anime/manga/models etc in America and Europe, but I'm pretty sure they exist in plenitude elsewhere on the forums :P

Loniat · 2007-02-10, 11:58

Rather than Otaku exploitation, I see this as women image exploitation..(although as said this is probably untrue)

Papaya · 2007-02-11, 01:08

Regarding prices, I doubt it's actual exploitation in any sense.
Anime-based goods are still catering to a niche market. After all, the average American kid isn't going to purchase a high grade Gundam model or pay upwards of $100 for all the DVD's to his favorite anime.

It's the same for all niche markets.

Zu Ra · 2007-02-11, 01:22

There is a major diffrence in the Japanese prices and prices in Region 1 . I dont think anyone in Japan would buy those goods with Region 1 prices . Its a niche market yes also being considerate of midde-man profits its still overpriced IMO .

whitewater_81 · 2007-02-11, 02:30

damn,the song is stuck in my mind now.......suuukuka-suki-suki~~~~

Ewok · 2007-02-11, 09:10

If you've seen the official Japanese milk campaign (on TV, on posters in trains and on billboards, as well as on milk cartons) you'd know in a second that its fake or very, very old

2007-02-09, 17:09	Link #1
Rare Verses Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London	Otaku Exploitation? Heh, this isn't a deep topic about otaku hobbies being bought up and doled out at devastating prices by American companies (or Bandai :P). This is just a link to a video on tokyo mango, a blog from Tokyo. http://www.tokyomango.com/tokyo_mang...omic_girl.html Seriously, was this actually aired on national T.V. ? *Sorry if this is old news for you guys, or this is the wrong place to post, I'm still a n00b on these forums >.<

2007-02-09, 18:55	Link #2
Zu Ra ✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mortuary : D	The ad is just slick marketing and its obviously going to genrate contversy which will increase sales and product knowledge . The Ad has the shock effect/appeal which further boosts sales . On a diffrent note Otaku exploitation is rampant the key word is franchising its worst in region 1 as most of the products are imports they can charge exhuberant prices and get away with it . You would know what I am saying if you tried or even purchasing a Zanagetsu replica or a Kanoha Head Band __________________

2007-02-09, 19:15	Link #3
Quarkboy Translator, Producer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tokyo, Japan Age: 44	Um, I'm pretty sure that's a fan-made parody of a scene from the anime MOO, (Melody of Oblivion), and not a real milk commerical (or at least, the anime parts weren't). Yet another fan made video being mistaken for truth... what has this world come to? __________________ Read Light Novels in English at J-Novel Club! Translator, Producer, Japan Media Export Expert Founder and Owner of J-Novel Club Sam Pinansky

2007-02-11, 01:22	Link #9
Zu Ra ✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mortuary : D	There is a major diffrence in the Japanese prices and prices in Region 1 . I dont think anyone in Japan would buy those goods with Region 1 prices . Its a niche market yes also being considerate of midde-man profits its still overpriced IMO . __________________

2007-02-11, 02:30	Link #10
whitewater_81 ...sigh... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.O.S Brigade Clubroom	damn,the song is stuck in my mind now.......suuukuka-suki-suki~~~~ __________________

2007-02-10, 07:57	Link #6
Rare Verses Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London	I was doubtful; though to be honest if you've ever watched one of those shows about weird adverts from around the world you'd be tempted to believe it ^^. I was mostly posting this because even if it is a fake or a fan-made parody it's pretty funny. As a side concern I did wonder if my title choice would start a load of posts on the ridiculous price of anime/manga/models etc in America and Europe, but I'm pretty sure they exist in plenitude elsewhere on the forums :P

2007-02-10, 11:58	Link #7
Loniat Paranoid Android Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wherever you go, there you are	Rather than Otaku exploitation, I see this as women image exploitation..(although as said this is probably untrue)

2007-02-11, 01:08	Link #8
Papaya Sup Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Age: 36	Regarding prices, I doubt it's actual exploitation in any sense. Anime-based goods are still catering to a niche market. After all, the average American kid isn't going to purchase a high grade Gundam model or pay upwards of $100 for all the DVD's to his favorite anime. It's the same for all niche markets.

2007-02-11, 09:10	Link #11
Ewok Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Age: 38	If you've seen the official Japanese milk campaign (on TV, on posters in trains and on billboards, as well as on milk cartons) you'd know in a second that its fake or very, very old __________________ 半ばは自己の幸せを、半ばは他人の幸せを http://www.leonjp.com - Rants and info about living in Japan http://forums.expatjapan.net - The Expat Japan Network!