H!P Kenshuusei Thread

[otaku_blue]

The beef between the Japanese against the Filipinos is still relevant. I remember there was even a TV drama about it a few years ago.
They're often criticised as many Filos tried to get a big break back in 90s as talents, the time her mum most likely came.
Thats what I heard from my filo mum anyway. I also have a lot of half japanese and half filipino friends that get snobbed there.

There's still a lot of beef from what I've heard anyway.

Hopefully the general public will see through that though.

[Sohee]

In my country we don't like Africans and Arabs, does that make us xenophobic too?
There are just too many bad eggs that comes from those areas.

Sounds more like racism.

[Starra]

Xenophobia and racism are slightly different things, Zam. Xenophobia is more... disliking foreigners because they're scared of them, right? I could be wrong but that's how I see it. Racism is just disliking someone because they're a different race.

I'm not trying to justify their xenophobia. But seriously, get over yourself. It's a thing. Foreigners aren't always accepted into Japanese society. Sure, not all Japanese hate all foreigners -- that's not my point. My point is that the Japanese as a race have a tendency to be xenophobic and tend to favour Japanese stuff (whether it be people, food, music, manufactured goods, etc). I'm aware most countries are the same, and I'm not saying Japan is the worst place in the world to be if you're a foreigner. It'd still be wise to be a bit cautious, though -- I'm sure that sometimes they mess around with you just because you're foreign.

I guess it also depends on which parts of Japan you go to. I'm sure, for example, the Okinawans would probably be more against the Americans than, say, people from Hokkaido.

Btw, I know several Japanese people. I've met a few in real life. As I said, the younger generations tend not to be as xenophobic as the older generations. All the Japanese people I know are really nice. But there are still those out there who don't want anything to do with foreigners.

Also I'm assuming you missed all the hate Junjun and Linlin got from the Japanese side of the fandom.

[Sohee]

Let's take this discussion elsewhere now shall we.

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Deview report and pics from Nama Tamago show
http://deview.co.jp/News?am_article_id= ... t_cookie=2

[SaebaRyo]

Preview caps for Kenshuuchuu #3, airing on June 16. Rie putting her new found skills to use

Spoiler: show

http://ondemand.pigoo.jp/products/detai ... t_id=25662

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Top Yell full article about Kenshuusei test.

[SaebaRyo]

Kenshuuchuu #3 preview clip.
[youtube]fw4gHZK-L2Y[/youtube]

[JonCC]

Hello. I'm temporarily de-lurking because I think this may be of interest to some.
I did a search of this thread, but don't think it has been posted yet.

There's been some speculation about Okamura Rise' status.
I recently got my copy of Anican R Yanyan (with Juice=Juice on the cover).

In it was a booklet with (among other things) a feature on the recent Trainee test.
All the Trainees' profiles (excluding the six added most recently) were printed. Including Rise's.

I made a quick scan of the page and highlighted her profile.
It's embedded below (click for bigger).

[321BreakinOut]

Ahhhh you're the guy who is so gracious and Ives everyone "Thanks" . Welcome you should post more often !

I hope Rise and Yamage re appear because I liked them A LOT