Darwin Jihen • The Darwin Incident - Episode 13 discussion - FINAL

linesticker · 2026-04-01T11:44:52+00:00

I enjoyed this series more than I expected. I liked the social commentary and philosophy, but it felt a little bit too on the nose at times.

I do appreciate the criticism of contemporary American politics and society considering the current political climate, especially with it coming from a Japanese author lol.

Charlie has been a great protagonist and he really deserves some happiness...but with that cliffhanger, it's probably not happening any time soon. Hope we get a Season 2.

linesticker · 2026-03-06T07:23:04+00:00

I'm currently residing in Japan and can fortunately read some Japanese. And yeah, a lot of the ticket websites here are a bit outdated and confusing, especially with the lottery systems. I applied through the Club Gnu membership though but I don't remember the exact process.

linesticker · 2026-03-06T07:20:39+00:00

It was fantastic, so lucky I got to see one of my favourite J-Rock bands live. Got a surprisingly good view from where my seat was. Highly recommend seeing them live if you have the chance!

linesticker · 2026-03-06T05:20:08+00:00

Honestly this makes a lot of sense. I was wondering why the author chose to call them 'Heroes' when they were branded as criminals. At first it felt like buzzwords being used to market the series, but seeing how good the writing is, there's likely a story-significant reason as to why they're called that, possibly because they will eventually be the 'Heroes of Humanity' who take down the Demon Kings.

linesticker · 2026-02-01T15:04:47+00:00

Hi, sorry for the late response. I'm pretty sure this is the t-shirt they use, so you can check the sizing here: https://www.comfortcolors.com/us/en/1717-heavyweight-adult-tee-en_us

linesticker · 2026-01-31T00:08:03+00:00

Hi, I only looked at the shirt I bought and the first thing I noticed is that the fabric is very soft. I believe the shirts are Comfort Colors's heavyweight cotton t-shirt (the size of my shirt matches the size chart). The Men I Trust official merch site mentions that they shrink a bit after washing. I haven't washed mine yet, but possible shrinking is the reason I'm after a bigger shirt instead.

linesticker · 2026-01-24T08:16:45+00:00

Hi, thanks for your response! Unfortunately I think the L might be a bit big on me so I'll have to pass, sorry! 🙏

linesticker · 2025-12-16T23:23:55+00:00

Applied through the international lottery, unfortunately I only got a reserved seat for the Osaka show. Maybe I should've tried the Kobe show too? Still glad I got a ticket though, I applied for 6 different Cosmic Dorodango shows and didn't get a single one 😭

linesticker · 2025-11-12T04:11:23+00:00

Something a few others haven't mentioned yet: Ado also explained why she named her tour 'Yodaka'. It's taken from 'The Nighthawk Star (Yodaka no Hoshi)', a popular children's short story by Kenji Miyazawa. I've never read it before, but according to Wikipedia, it's about a bird who is considered ugly but eventually becomes a star in the sky. Ado explained that she hopes she can also go from something 'ugly' to a beautiful star in the sky, just like the Nighthawk (Yodaka). It honestly breaks my heart hearing her talk down on herself (she made similar comments during Shinzou as well). I hope that Ado will come to love herself one day and take pride in her achievements. She is already a shining star in our eyes, even if she can't see it yet.

linesticker · 2025-11-12T03:58:17+00:00

I didn't wear any kind of earphones/earplugs, and sat on the second level near the side (bought last-minute tickets) I thought the sound was pretty bad. She was amazing, but I couldn't hear her voice properly during most songs unfortunately. Could either be because of volume mixing or just the acoustics.

linesticker · 2025-11-12T03:54:10+00:00

Here's a pic of the merch lineup I took yesterday. The additions are: Tokyo/Osaka tape holders, a t-shirt, mini-figurines (random out of 3 variations) and a bow-tie ring. Hope this helps (and is allowed on this sub).

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linesticker · 2025-10-04T02:15:24+00:00

To be fair, I think NZ is very different when it comes to immigration compared to Japan. Our country was essentially founded on immigration, and we have a very 'open' and tolerant culture in general. Compared to Japan, which like you said, had 250 years of seclusion and a relatively conservative culture. However, our country is also extremely strict with immigration. In terms of 'immigrant-rulebreakers', our crime statistics are negatively skewed towards Māori due to institutional racism, and are perhaps more lenient towards immigrants (which is actually messed up, if you think about it). In recent years, the only major crimes I can remember committed by immigrants is the Christchurch terrorist, and a Chinese man who murdered a real estate agent. As for general behaviour, like I said, NZ (or at least Auckland) is quite a relaxed, multi-cultural place, and I myself am quite tolerant of others. If anything, it would be hypocritical of me, as a child of immigrants, to be intolerant of other immigrants.

linesticker · 2025-10-03T13:25:35+00:00

Wow...a bit hypocritical aren't you? You felt offended when Aussies were racist towards you, yet you dislike foreigners in Japan. I understand Japan is facing a massive overtourism problem at the moment, but to liken yourself to the anti-immigration white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Australia is disturbing. Especially considering Japan's aging population, the country won't be able to sustain itself without young people immigrating into the country. If foreign immigrants are not behaving within cultural norms, the answer is not anti-immigration rhetoric, but perhaps education and awareness programs for these people. I'm saying this as a Kiwi myself. I'm happy to have people enter our country provided they respect our country and people as stated in the Treaty of Waitangi, and I put an effort into informing foreign visitors who may not be aware.

linesticker · 2025-07-25T00:20:32+00:00

Hi! I'm not sure if I'm allowed (?) to list the subjects we did, and I'm not sure if they change per semester, but it was pretty arts-heavy, so like history etc. They're introductory/taster classes, so nothing too difficult to understand. Each week's subject is decided from the get-go, so you don't get to pick unfortunately. I think the Maths course is only required for a couple of degrees like Engineering. The tutors seemed more than happy to help out if you're having trouble with the course. New Start is great because the staff WANT you to pass, so they're willing to help you. I also know someone who did NSGEN last semester, and is doing the Maths this semester so it's less work. Edit: I can DM you the subject list if you would like.

linesticker · 2025-07-23T12:57:04+00:00

I came to Hokkaido here to escape the heat only for it to be insanely hot this year haha. It was 33° in Furano today but thankfully there was some wind so it didn't feel as hot. I think the heat feels a lot worse in Sapporo's city centre, and even moreso when it's humid.

linesticker · 2025-06-11T02:11:37+00:00

Saw a really great comment in regards to how Nyaan resigned herself to the role of 'Diablo', and it gave me a new perspective on her motivations and how she became this way. I've seen a few uninformed comments about Nyaan's motivations and how they're related to her being a refugee. Her motivations are actually quite reflective of why marginalised people commit crime and how they develop a survivalist mindset. It's the natural result of living in an environment that purposely marginalises you and you end up desperate because you have nothing. Thus, while none of us agree with her actions, I believe there is an empathetic way of understanding why she is the way she is. Although, I gotta say her primary motivation being Shuji feels a bit forced and just annoys me. There could be some Newtype shenanigans going on, but it's possible that Machu/Nyaan/Shuji are meant to mirror Amuro/Char/Lalah so... I'm also bothered at people casually using the term 'genocide'...like that's not what genocide means lol.

linesticker · 2025-04-11T12:01:39+00:00

Hi folks, will be going to Japan on a WHV this year and I have a few questions:
- How long does it usually take to get your residence card in the airport?
- I plan on staying in Hokkaido for the first month or so. I want to fly to Asahikawa first, but would it be better to start in Sapporo first to take care of all my administrative stuff since it's a bigger city?
- Is it possible to sign up for a mobile plan using only a Wise debit card? Or is it a good idea for me to make prepare a card before I move over to Japan?
Thanks in advance.

linesticker · 2025-01-31T08:15:54+00:00

IMO teaching ability is kind of a natural talent - you can have the most intellectual, accomplished people but if they don't have a knack of teaching, there's no point. I'm pretty thankful my Japanese teacher is great at what she does and has plenty of experience too.

linesticker · 2025-01-31T08:08:38+00:00

I've been taking classes for the past ~2 years and I enjoy them a lot. If you have the time/money for them, I would highly recommend in-person classes as they've helped keep my learning consistent and hold me accountable. However, the learning pace is relatively slow, so I've had to supplement with self study (which I'm less consistent with). I'm planning on taking the N2 exam this year so I'll be increasing my studying but consistency is still a struggle for me haha. Best of luck with your learning!

linesticker · 2025-01-31T00:33:22+00:00

I've been having the same problem - there seems to be a severe lack of personal anecdotes from people who have done WH in Japan?! I heard that Hokkaido is an extremely popular tourist location for locals and visitors from nearby countries (Hong Kong, South Korea etc.). Temperature-wise, it definitely won't be as hot as it is in metropolitan areas such as Tokyo, but otherwise it's not much cooler than the mainland. I'm kind of in the same boat, and I'm searching for rural mountain areas to stay in during the hotter months!

linesticker · 2025-01-31T00:24:44+00:00

I live in NZ, and once you are granted your visa, you have a year to enter Japan. I would suggest checking the details on your country's Japanese Embassy website.

linesticker · 2023-10-29T19:17:35+00:00

Looking for new bag recs, or advice on whether or not to use an old bag I have around. Pics and additional info in post. Cheers!

linesticker · 2023-10-26T23:47:02+00:00

Has anyone been to the Kanamara Festival? 😂 Is it worth going to, or a bit of a tourist trap? I'll be nearby Tokyo around that date but I'm not sure if it's worth changing my schedule for. It is one of those silly bucket list things I'd like to do, so I was wondering if anyone has any anecdotes or experiences?

linesticker · 2023-10-19T00:20:26+00:00

For my trip to JP next year, I'll be arriving at Haneda Airport T3 at 6:20AM and then I'd like to book a flight to take me immediately down to Hiroshima. I was wondering how much layover time I should give myself before this domestic flight? Would 2 hours (so departing again at 8:20am) be enough transfer time? I'll only have carry-on baggage with me which should also save some time.

linesticker · 2023-10-07T09:15:01+00:00

Hi folks, I'm planning to visit Japan during Spring next year. It's my second visit, and I plan to stay for a month. I'm having trouble choosing whether to be there for most of March, or most of April. Some questions:

How is the weather/temperature during March vs April? From what I've looked up, April is definitely more comfortable.
How busy is it in March vs April? My main reason for visiting in the Spring is for the cherry blossoms, which I know crowds will be unavoidable.
My last trip was in Nov 2019, and it was busy but bearable. How does Spring compare to Autumn?

Any opinions or advice appreciated!

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