The video describes the life cycle of an "anime fan" in a humorous and satirical way, dividing it into various stages.
1. The "Trope for Twitter" or "filthy casual" stage: This is the early stage where the individual is new to anime and thinks all anime is good.
2. The "awakening" stage: The individual discovers a show that sparks their interest in anime, leading to a period of blissful ignorance where they consume as much anime as possible.
3. The "void" stage: After watching an exceptional anime, the individual experiences a feeling of emptiness that can only be filled by watching more anime.
4. The "hentai puberty" stage: The individual develops an appreciation for anime characters and may become attracted to them.
5. The "taste" stage: The individual develops their own preferences for anime and may join factions or communities based on their interests.
6. The "merchandise" stage: The individual starts buying anime merchandise, which can lead to a never-ending cycle of spending.
7. The "seasonal anime arms race" stage: The individual tries to keep up with the latest anime shows, leading to a cycle of consumption and potential burnout.
8. The "discourse" stage: The individual thinks they have achieved a higher level of understanding of anime and starts using terms like "pacing" and "narrative."
9. The "true acceptance" stage: The individual reaches a point of maturity where they accept their own tastes and preferences, and no longer feel the need to keep up with the latest shows or trends.
The video ends with the creator thanking their patrons and teasing their upcoming year-end review.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a video about the life cycle of an anime fan.
2. The anime fan originates from Homo sapiens.
3. Anime fans have a unique culture, distinct language, and love for anime.
4. The industry-standard test to identify an anime fan is to utter the phrase "Smile, sweet sister, sadistic surprise service".
5. Anime fans go through different stages, including the "Trope" stage, also known as "Filthy Casual".
6. The "Awakening" stage is when an anime fan starts to seek out more anime.
7. Anime fans may experience "The Void" after watching an exceptional anime, a feeling of emptiness that can only be filled by watching more anime.
8. Anime fans may develop a deep-rooted appreciation for a particular show and want to show their appreciation through merchandise.
9. Some anime fans may experience "Hentai Puberty", a stage where they start to find anime characters attractive.
10. Anime fans may go through a stage called "Yaoi Menstruation", where they develop a sudden interest in male homosexuality.
11. Anime fans may enter a perpetual cycle of consumption, known as the "Seasonal Anime Arms Race".
12. Anime fans may experience burnout, the number one cause of death within the species.
13. Anime fans may eventually reach a stage called "True Acceptance", where they come to accept who they really are and enter a rebirth.
14. The World Health Organization is mentioned, but there is no evidence that it has classified anime as a class A drug.
15. The text mentions various terms and phrases used by anime fans, such as "waifu" and "husbando".