The video showcases a day in the life of a 24-year-old Japanese anime figure sculptor named Show. He lives in Tokyo, works in Akihabara, and commutes to work by train. At his office, he works on sculpting figures by hand using putty and creates prototypes for popular anime series. He also meets with his team, attends meetings, and discusses his projects with colleagues.
During his breaks, Show visits a hobby shop, picks up lunch at a convenience store, and reads manga. He also works on a personal project, creating a resin prototype of a figure. The video takes a tour of the office, showcasing various workstations, 3D printers, and a photo studio.
Show meets with the president of the company to discuss his project, and after making some adjustments, he spends the rest of the day working on the figure. After work, he creates a daily vlog, goes out for a quick dinner, and returns home to work on a personal project, creating sun figures.
The video provides a unique glimpse into the life of an anime figure sculptor and the creative process involved in bringing these beloved characters to life.
Here are the extracted key facts:
1. The subject is a 24-year-old Japanese anime figure sculptor living in Tokyo.
2. He lives alone in a one-room studio apartment and prefers a simple lifestyle to focus on work and hobbies.
3. 58% of males in their 20s in Japan use skin care products.
4. Manga is deeply embedded in Japanese popular culture, with 80% of adults reading manga regularly.
5. The sculptor commutes to work by train, with a 15-20 minute train ride and one transfer.
6. His office is located in Akihabara, the capital of Japanese otaku culture.
7. He works at Good Smile Company, also known as Guzma, one of the top figure production companies in Japan.
8. The company has about 175 staff in their Tokyo office and creates popular figures such as Jiu Jitsu Kaisen and Kimetsu no Yaiba.
9. It is customary in Japanese culture to take off shoes before entering a home, but less common in office settings.
10. The sculptor writes a daily log, known as a "shoukee nimpo", when he arrives at work.
11. He has daily team meetings to report on project progress and estimated completion dates.
12. Within his department, there are six different teams that meet separately.
13. The sculptor uses a polyester putty to create figure prototypes by hand.
14. He uses a toothpick to add putty and a sharp Q-tip to smooth out the surface.
15. The company produces over 1500 figures in their popular "Nendroid" series.
16. The sculptor's main tasks include supporting senior staff, making minor adjustments to prototypes, and creating smaller parts like hands and legs.
17. He has advanced to creating full prototypes on his own.
18. The company has a unique desk design, with some desks having a personal duct to remove smells and figure shavings.
19. The sculptor eats lunch at a convenience store and spends the rest of the time reading manga.
20. He has a final meeting with a figure planner and production team member to review the prototype.
21. The company has a precise resin mixture that is poured into a mold to create prototypes.
22. The resin is placed in a de-aerator to remove oxygen and other dissolved gases.
23. The finalized resin prototypes are sent to the factory to create metal molds for mass production.
24. The sculptor applies freshly printed eye decals to the figure to prepare it for presentation to the president.
25. The company has a 3D printing department where they print figures on 3D printers.
26. The sculptor often goes out with friends and coworkers for a drink after work, but due to COVID-19, he keeps it simple and picks up dinner on his way home.
27. Every figure created has a sculptor's name on the box.
28. The sculptor spends his free time making sun figures, aka old dudes.
29. He goes to sleep at 12 AM.