In a live interview on a Japanese TV show, Magibon explains how she became one of Japan's favorite YouTube stars. Also, some slightly disturbing Magibon parody videos after the jump.
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November 25, 2008
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She kinda had me feeling a little sorry for her right up until she started covering her mouth when she laughs. Total Japanese mannerism. No American does that. And it just looks really self-conscious and pretentious.
I mean, this is the kind of thing you expect to see in a 12 year old. Kids that age get really into things and try to copy everything about the stuff they're interested in. But this "girl" is 22. She's an adult.
It wouldn't surprise me if her crooked teeth were an intentional attempt at "yaeba".
Posted by: Jeff | November 25, 2008 at 11:48 AM
She just want attention. Thats just my guess.
Posted by: Dragonfang18 | November 25, 2008 at 03:02 PM
One word... Orthodontist!
Posted by: Dragonfang18 | November 25, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Hey, is it inner hate day, or what? I didn't get the memo.
I can't say I really keep up with Youtube, to know who's #1, or whatnot. I would think that if her language skills were good enough, she could do some guest shots as a talento on some of the shows.
People are interesting.
Posted by: vagrant | November 26, 2008 at 12:36 AM
I'm going to leave it at she is just a little scary. She's got very pretty eyes from a manga-fan's perspective, but the teeth.. >.<
@Jeff:
I'm sorry a mannerism I picked up from looking ridiculous with my mouth wide open while laughing now makes me look pretentious.
... and what's wrong with being self-conscious...
Posted by: Brighty | November 27, 2008 at 07:58 PM
"...she started covering her mouth when she laughs. Total Japanese mannerism. No American does that."
@Jeff:
You've never an American cover her smile because she's self-conscious about her teeth? That's incredible.
Posted by: Justin Ried | November 28, 2008 at 10:15 PM