UlasanAnime.com – Have you ever found yourself appearing in a film, television show, commercial, or even a news segment? The prompt also mentions radio appearances, but explicitly excludes platforms like YouTube and similar services.
The author humorously recalls their very first on-screen appearance was in a KOTOKO DVD. They emphasize that this is not a joke.
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What they found particularly amusing was a comment made by KOTOKO regarding concert etiquette. KOTOKO noted that American concert-goers rock out however they please, while Japanese audiences tend to behave as if they are in a school setting, with a designated leader, like a class president, directing synchronized movements.
The author expresses a strong sense of embarrassment when seeing themselves cheering in such a manner.
Another amusing aspect is that the author only discovered this DVD appearance late last year. This was after someone had already ripped and distributed the DVD. The DVD wasn’t a typical release from a major distributor like Geneon, making it quite difficult to acquire. Due to various circumstances, the author only managed to obtain the physical copy on the day of writing.
The DVD does feature some extensive crowd shots from Anime Expo 2005. This means that many American fans likely had their arms or legs visible in the footage. Unfortunately, the author is unsure if the DVD is still available for purchase today. However, they strongly believe it is worth watching.
While it’s a personal sentiment, the author expresses a desire to own a copy of all commercially produced material that features them. This is a personal collection goal.
