i was surprised at how polite and kind the interviewers are with the girls. they seem to be very respectful and grateful to be allowed to see and share lifestyles of gothic lolita! about ten years have passed since this small documentary was made, so i hope that every featured girl lives her dream now. i hope that Manamu finally got her passport, Aran is a popular artist now and Hiyoko (or Hiiko? there are two versions of the spelling of her name in subtitles) and her mother fulfilled their dream of opening a clothing store. and if they didn't, i hope that they are happy, no matter what they are doing now. this documentary shot me right in the heart, so i'm crying. it was wonderful to see and enjoy so many unique dresses, artworks and locations. Yhmar21hEiro, many thanks for uploading this video!
@@lo4d3dgun In ancient Japan, emperors and other "living deities" would not talk in public because their power of words (kotodama) was believed to be too high for profane chats. Probably something related to this.
idk the reason and the comments are saying different things(literally only 2) but I wouldn't talk in public for like 90% but then there would be that one interview where I'd say something extremely quotable and everyone would stare
I love to see people pursue their dreams and passions. They truly are enjoying themselves no matter what people think. I got into punk in high school and had a blast making my own clothes and showng friends hot to put studs on, help dye our hair, sewing patches. the time of my life!
I remember watching this so long ago, and then for some reason it became region blocked for me for a long time. Now it isn't and I was finally able to watch again! it totally re-sparks my love for lolita! I wonder where some of these girls are now? They were all so sweet and talented I hope they achieved their dreams...
Mana-sama is awesome. I love the fact that he is so into his character of a doll that he never talks, that takes real power of will. Talking is east, keeping quiet is not.
I know that this comment is reeeeeeeeeally old, but: 1) Mana-sama is a cross-dresser, meaning that he publicly dresses as a woman, specifically as a goth-lolita. He actually does the modeling campaigns for his firm Moi Meme Moitie (
I know this was meant to come off as informative, however "Cross-dresser" is a very dated term. And not every man and masculine person that happens to dress a bit feminine is automatically one. I believe at one point he also said he just does his own thing and he never necessarily labeled himself as anything like that (correct me if I'm wrong tho). Also the not talking thing might just be his image, probably for the "mysterious" and gothic affect that he obviously tries to present, idk just saying
@@iforgotmyusername11in the Gothic & Lolita Bible, Mana described his feminine style as the maiden aspect of himself, the other as a youth, that both the maiden(girl)an' youth(boy)are both a part of who he his. In some ways, when I was younger, it help't me realise, slowly, I was a multigender afab(took me years te find the wirds te describe it, in a condensed way).
I love Hiyoko’s and Arans art so much I wish there was some information about them there art is so beautiful and cool I hope they become artist and fashion designers ❤
You can! Dress up in lolita, that is. Just go for it! ... unless ofcourse your country somehow prohibits it? Other than that; our community is always open for the people, who want to enjoy the fashion and the asthetics.
I actually clicked on this link cause it said Mana Sama interview. I was like: O___O don't tell me he speaks in it?!?!?!?! O_O But of course, once more, he used his telepathic powers and made a cute goth lolita girl into a mind slave. Uhhh Mana-sama, you never change.
This video is so great! I wish there were more intensive fashion "worlds" here in the US aside from Hot Topic and urban wear... It's so much harder here to wear clothing that you like rather than what is appropriate for work and jeans and a t-shirt otherwise. Makes me think about this stuff around Halloween!
From what I know Japan is even more conservative than the US and if anything, it'd be "harder" to wear alt fashion there. The reason for the birth of such fashion there are probs the overbearing cultural norms.
Lolita exists in the U.S. too. I mean, I literally am an American lifestyle Lolita who has learned to read, write, and speak Japanese and been to Japan twice. I own 18 coords and counting, and thats not cheap. My atepie coat alone is 350 dollars and that took dedication to get. There are communities in most major U.S. cities, and I have friends across the country, thousands of miles apart from each other, as well as in Japan and Europe, so yea, it's no longer a Japan only thing, even if it started in and is still heavily rooted in Japan (tho in the past 10 years we now have American and European indie brands, and China now rivals Japan in many ways for production and importance)
@@petravonsakray Yeah, the number of unique styles/aesthetics has exploded in the last few years. It's great that there are so many welcoming communities for Lolita and other less common fashion types now, regardless of where you live, and I was not the most informed 12 years ago when I added this comment. It's really cool that you have a whole wardrobe of Lolita pieces--I know they aren't cheap!! I've been into clown core recently, but I find it hard to stick to just one style/aesthetic in my closet.
the moi meme moitie store was so beautiful! it’s a shame it’s no longer there mana is charming, beautiful and mysterious as always! the 2000s japan fashion and music scene…what a dream it’s refreshing to see the interviewers being respectful and engaged
I know that sometimes it make's Mana look a little egotistical, but I kinda like that he dosn't really speak in public, you get most people that do so I like that it's a little different, also I really like looking at the girls that talk for him, they wear really nice outfits and their voices are nice too.
You should check out the Gothic Lolita Bible magazine. They provide some sewing patterns, but remember large sizes are not the same as in America or England, they are way smaller. If I remember correctly a large is like a size 10 in the US. But you can always grade the patterns large or small.
Message from mana sama to girls who love gothic and lolita: this style is not influenced by fashion i hope it's your style, your way of life no matter what anyone tells you.i want you to love this world for all your life.
If anybody is watching the anime "Another" the doll museum at 4:28 is almost a dead on replica, even showing of the 2 conjoined dolls at 4:42 no less. Very interesting!
I know the feeling. I live in a small, closed-minded, racist town. I get made fun of a lot because of how I dress, how I'm learning the Japanese language and culture, and how I listen to foreign music. But I still be myself and do what I want. As Dr. Seuss says, "People who matter don't mind, and people who mind don't matter." I wear a large variety of Lolita fashions, and that makes me happy. Wearing a T-shirt and jeans everyday doesn't. I stick with what makes me happy.
That's probably the shortest interview I have ever seen (I did watch for mainly Mana afterall). But do people still live in Japan like that? I'd love to go shopping there
Mana's such an enigma....I couldn't help but giggle at the whole not talking thing, but it's cool!! He's very graceful. Plus I want his gloves XD And...is it just me, or does he look a little bit like Jareth from Labyrinth? (In the most wonderful of ways....)
@10:55 that poor girl :( Shes so beautiful! I know she would be so gorgeous even without makeup. Shes a lolita, so she has a beautiful heart. I want to give her a hug and let her know how beautiful she is!
It's his own choice, and part of his image. Lots of people would be shocked and sad if he was to suddenly change it, since it's been a part of who we know him as for so long. Just because you personally don't like it doesn't mean there aren't people who do you know. Besides, Mana is not, and has never been a singer. He's (currently) a guitarist. He's also played drums, keyboard and bass before, but he's never been a singer.
@XTheWickedShadowX It depends on what their exact style is. The style is known as "gothic lolita", yes, but there are many lolitas. Some are sweet lolitas, others are white lolitas or black lolitas, gothic lolitas, classic lolitas and so on. It depends on the person how he/she would want to be.
In fact, he lives in a "kinda normal house" but inside is like a chaos of creation (music, designs,inspiracion of gothic themes,etc) I think his aura makes all the job...the mistery and all..
I live in Idaho... And I have NEVER seen this style, or any kind of different style...It's kind of sad :/...I hope to influence people and make a change around here :)
It's so great! Yet if I even started to dress like this my parents would be very unhappy, looking down at VKei in general! But they don't know that these girls have talent either way:(
i wanna know how these people are doing 😭 did she become a painter? did she open a shop with her mom??? I NEED TO KNOW 🥺🥺
if youre talking about mana sama he is fine. he opened his own shop where he sells the stuff that he created or also used in the concerts mv’s
@@princesscakei im pretty sure they’re talking about the girl they interview right before the mana sama interview
@@princesscakeiwhat about kozi or gackt?
@@toco_tully oh my bad , so sorry.
Aye, I'm curious about the girl & her mum, as well, an' if they got te open up their shop & if it wirk't oot fir them.
i was surprised at how polite and kind the interviewers are with the girls. they seem to be very respectful and grateful to be allowed to see and share lifestyles of gothic lolita!
about ten years have passed since this small documentary was made, so i hope that every featured girl lives her dream now. i hope that Manamu finally got her passport, Aran is a popular artist now and Hiyoko (or Hiiko? there are two versions of the spelling of her name in subtitles) and her mother fulfilled their dream of opening a clothing store. and if they didn't, i hope that they are happy, no matter what they are doing now.
this documentary shot me right in the heart, so i'm crying. it was wonderful to see and enjoy so many unique dresses, artworks and locations. Yhmar21hEiro, many thanks for uploading this video!
Interviewer: -mana sama who is this lady?
lady: - mana sama doesn't speak in public so I translate
srsly mana is so ICONIC it hurts
he is an icon! and i still don’t know why he doesn’t talk in public, I think it’s part of the lifestyle
@@lo4d3dgun yeah he said that he wants his music to be his voice
@@lo4d3dgun In ancient Japan, emperors and other "living deities" would not talk in public because their power of words (kotodama) was believed to be too high for profane chats. Probably something related to this.
idk the reason and the comments are saying different things(literally only 2) but I wouldn't talk in public for like 90% but then there would be that one interview where I'd say something extremely quotable and everyone would stare
I love to see people pursue their dreams and passions. They truly are enjoying themselves no matter what people think. I got into punk in high school and had a blast making my own clothes and showng friends hot to put studs on, help dye our hair, sewing patches. the time of my life!
I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS IN 2010 HOLY,, time flies
mmoitie hahah foreal like yesterday
Hey 2021 here
@@foggyfrogy 2022 here lol
@@sickiteensblushroom7972 2023 🫢
@@sickiteensblushroom79722024 here!!
mana-sama.... he did not even say one single word and im in love with him, he looks so charming euh mah gawd D:
I remember watching this so long ago, and then for some reason it became region blocked for me for a long time. Now it isn't and I was finally able to watch again! it totally re-sparks my love for lolita! I wonder where some of these girls are now? They were all so sweet and talented I hope they achieved their dreams...
I WANT MY HOUSE TO LOOK LIKE THAT CAFE
Mana-sama is awesome. I love the fact that he is so into his character of a doll that he never talks, that takes real power of will. Talking is east, keeping quiet is not.
It’s really nice to see how respectful the interviewers were! ❤️❤️
I know that this comment is reeeeeeeeeally old, but:
1) Mana-sama is a cross-dresser, meaning that he publicly dresses as a woman, specifically as a goth-lolita. He actually does the modeling campaigns for his firm Moi Meme Moitie (
I know this was meant to come off as informative, however "Cross-dresser" is a very dated term. And not every man and masculine person that happens to dress a bit feminine is automatically one. I believe at one point he also said he just does his own thing and he never necessarily labeled himself as anything like that (correct me if I'm wrong tho).
Also the not talking thing might just be his image, probably for the "mysterious" and gothic affect that he obviously tries to present, idk just saying
@@xx73140 He has called himself "onnagata" on multiple occasions; in relation to him dressing female for performance.
@@iforgotmyusername11in the Gothic & Lolita Bible, Mana described his feminine style as the maiden aspect of himself, the other as a youth, that both the maiden(girl)an' youth(boy)are both a part of who he his. In some ways, when I was younger, it help't me realise, slowly, I was a multigender afab(took me years te find the wirds te describe it, in a condensed way).
@@xx73140he stated that he doesn’t talk because he wants his music to be his voice so he doesn’t talk
This was really long ago, but I’d really like to see more of Arans art. Does anybody randomly know where I can find it?
same
RIGHT
@ironcladmermaid thank you soooo much you absolute legend!!!!
@ironcladmermaid thank you!!!
Ah! The reply with the info is gone ;__;
Somehow this video made me happy...
I really don't know why.
I love Hiyoko’s and Arans art so much I wish there was some information about them there art is so beautiful and cool I hope they become artist and fashion designers ❤
"She started to draw a picture ten years ago" ...and she still hasn't finished it?!
holy goddess, the Lolita clothes and aesthetic are so cute! I love the gothic-Lolita and pink-ama-Lolita, my favorite ones
You can! Dress up in lolita, that is. Just go for it! ... unless ofcourse your country somehow prohibits it? Other than that; our community is always open for the people, who want to enjoy the fashion and the asthetics.
you like loli?
I actually clicked on this link cause it said Mana Sama interview. I was like: O___O don't tell me he speaks in it?!?!?!?! O_O But of course, once more, he used his telepathic powers and made a cute goth lolita girl into a mind slave. Uhhh Mana-sama, you never change.
This video is so great! I wish there were more intensive fashion "worlds" here in the US aside from Hot Topic and urban wear... It's so much harder here to wear clothing that you like rather than what is appropriate for work and jeans and a t-shirt otherwise. Makes me think about this stuff around Halloween!
From what I know Japan is even more conservative than the US and if anything, it'd be "harder" to wear alt fashion there. The reason for the birth of such fashion there are probs the overbearing cultural norms.
Lolita exists in the U.S. too. I mean, I literally am an American lifestyle Lolita who has learned to read, write, and speak Japanese and been to Japan twice. I own 18 coords and counting, and thats not cheap. My atepie coat alone is 350 dollars and that took dedication to get. There are communities in most major U.S. cities, and I have friends across the country, thousands of miles apart from each other, as well as in Japan and Europe, so yea, it's no longer a Japan only thing, even if it started in and is still heavily rooted in Japan (tho in the past 10 years we now have American and European indie brands, and China now rivals Japan in many ways for production and importance)
@@petravonsakray Yeah, the number of unique styles/aesthetics has exploded in the last few years. It's great that there are so many welcoming communities for Lolita and other less common fashion types now, regardless of where you live, and I was not the most informed 12 years ago when I added this comment. It's really cool that you have a whole wardrobe of Lolita pieces--I know they aren't cheap!! I've been into clown core recently, but I find it hard to stick to just one style/aesthetic in my closet.
the moi meme moitie store was so beautiful! it’s a shame it’s no longer there
mana is charming, beautiful and mysterious as always!
the 2000s japan fashion and music scene…what a dream
it’s refreshing to see the interviewers being respectful and engaged
I watch this every few months because it really fills me with wonder. *_* I think I started to imitate these girls a little.
Although I've heard that most lolita shops had shut down even before covid-19, at least lolita can continue through the internet.
For real?! Which ones? That’s sad news
You go Aran-chan!!!
This was awesome thank you
And I love how strong willed these girls are. they truly embody themselves
not me being here in 2023 just to see mana sama for under a minute >:33
awww hiiko is so sweet
Mana Sama is a beast! All he has to do is wave his hand in a regal fashion, and Beni automatically talks.
I know that sometimes it make's Mana look a little egotistical, but I kinda like that he dosn't really speak in public, you get most people that do so I like that it's a little different, also I really like looking at the girls that talk for him, they wear really nice outfits and their voices are nice too.
You should check out the Gothic Lolita Bible magazine. They provide some sewing patterns, but remember large sizes are not the same as in America or England, they are way smaller. If I remember correctly a large is like a size 10 in the US. But you can always grade the patterns large or small.
Does anyone know the name of that antique doll shop and whether it still exists? It looks amazing
Did you ever find out? I've been searching all over google and still can't find it. 😖💔
@Ayu Jochuu Merci. 🌹
@@araignee1607 It's called Maria Cuore ( マリアの心臓 )
Message from mana sama to girls who love gothic and lolita:
this style is not influenced by fashion i hope it's your style, your way of life no matter what anyone tells you.i want you to love this world for all your life.
Mana is the last living piece of art.
If anybody is watching the anime "Another" the doll museum at 4:28 is almost a dead on replica, even showing of the 2 conjoined dolls at 4:42 no less. Very interesting!
Awesome,it inspired me to make my own Gothic Lolita clothes. :)
Goth! Goth! Loli! Loli!
hahaha... yeah
Those girls are very talented at their art. Love it.
I think I have a girl-crush on Hiyoko and Manamu~ They are both so cute in their own lolita styles!
I know the feeling. I live in a small, closed-minded, racist town. I get made fun of a lot because of how I dress, how I'm learning the Japanese language and culture, and how I listen to foreign music. But I still be myself and do what I want. As Dr. Seuss says, "People who matter don't mind, and people who mind don't matter." I wear a large variety of Lolita fashions, and that makes me happy. Wearing a T-shirt and jeans everyday doesn't. I stick with what makes me happy.
Idk if you’ll ever see this reply on a comment from 11 years ago but I’m curious about how your style has developed, are you still into lolita?
The cafe looked so good I just found it permanently closed TT
although i respect all these people and their styles and creativity, mana's interview cracked me up
うわぁ、旧マルイワンじゃん…！
クソ懐かしくて涙出てくるわ…ｗ
Those girls do what they love, I respect them. They are so cool :)
Even Mana's hand movements are awesome lol
Hiyoko can draw really well! I'd love to run across her online gallery somewhere :D
All these girls are so sweet! I wish I knew what they were doing now 🥺
Mana sama!!!*_* ahhh hes so awesome!!!
That's probably the shortest interview I have ever seen (I did watch for mainly Mana afterall). But do people still live in Japan like that? I'd love to go shopping there
Yes alt j-fashion is still very much alive in japan
@@Nick-dx2ptthis reply is so recent versus ops comment haha!! So happy to hear gothic wear is still big in Japan
Mana was at Sakura Con last year. I was so excited I just about swallowed my tongue.
Wow! Such great drawings :D and style!
The interviewer lady is BENI! I didn't even realize. Shes my favorite singer. >
な、懐かしい。生で番組見てました。また見れて良かったです。
Can someone please tell me in what year was this filmed?😭🙏
すみません、動画は何年前ですか
This documentary made me so happy ❤ hope this girls realized their dreams
Yes, their still popular. It's also gaining popularity internationally.
Mana's such an enigma....I couldn't help but giggle at the whole not talking thing, but it's cool!! He's very graceful. Plus I want his gloves XD
And...is it just me, or does he look a little bit like Jareth from Labyrinth? (In the most wonderful of ways....)
LMAO AT NOT SPEAKING IN PUBLIC XD
8:07 i’d love to shop here oh my gosh. this is literally heaven !? but i can’t find stores like that where i live and it’s always hot here ㅠㅠ
I would really love to know what some of these lolita's are up to now!! I really hope the artists found their footing in their work!
You're a beautiful person for continuing to be yourself. :-)
@10:55 that poor girl :( Shes so beautiful! I know she would be so gorgeous even without makeup. Shes a lolita, so she has a beautiful heart. I want to give her a hug and let her know how beautiful she is!
Japan is an interesting country, I love the old and new culture at the same time, and it inspire me a lot =)
魔名夢さん懐かしい！
そして金髪の甘ロリの子の絵が本当素敵💓
i love both the ama-loli and goth-loli styles! I think they should blend them together to make ONE SUPER-LOLI STYLE!!!!!!!
Bittersweet is often considered a mix of the two
これ見たかった回だ！
これでゴスロリ大好きになりました
この時のお嬢様は今どうしてるんだろうか…
It's his own choice, and part of his image.
Lots of people would be shocked and sad if he was to suddenly change it, since it's been a part of who we know him as for so long. Just because you personally don't like it doesn't mean there aren't people who do you know.
Besides, Mana is not, and has never been a singer. He's (currently) a guitarist. He's also played drums, keyboard and bass before, but he's never been a singer.
They meant that she started drawing 10 years ago.
Interesting
@XTheWickedShadowX
It depends on what their exact style is. The style is known as "gothic lolita", yes, but there are many lolitas. Some are sweet lolitas, others are white lolitas or black lolitas, gothic lolitas, classic lolitas and so on. It depends on the person how he/she would want to be.
ah, the days when it was cool to like kokusyoku sumire. you don't really seem to hear about them anymore.
i loved it that at 8:28 No Pains No Gains started as a background song hahahaa! :))
@ShinjuHoshi Mana sama once said that he doesn't want to speak through his voice but through his music :3
god i love this! :D
I want more videos! xD
In fact, he lives in a "kinda normal house" but inside is like a chaos of creation (music, designs,inspiracion of gothic themes,etc) I think his aura makes all the job...the mistery and all..
Mana-sama is like a living doll * w *
oh and also I want Hiiko and her mom to make me a loli dress
Holy crap I forgot this video existed.
10:29 her boyfriend must really like her, to change his style instead of saying "why dont you change yours?"...
great video. I enjoyed watching it
i was surprised to find out all of these girls are super talented!
So sad. The video is not available in the United States. Anyone have a mirror link for this?
What are you talking about? I’m in the U.S and I’m watching this right now.
Mana has such presence....
2:50 the legendary radioactive cupcakes print
the "lovvvviiing youuu" in the background was just amazing hahaha
currently he is in Moi dix mois, as leader and guitarist :3
So Japan likes our music and we like their music as well, it is a small world after all =D.
These girls are cute AND talented!
ちょっ ガクト様の二期の歌じゃですか
大丈夫でしょうか．．
Anyone else notice the cardigans at 2:50 ???
the sweet Lolita style [the pink dresses]are so so cute
Omg, it's the return of the green cupcakes dress (*꒦ິ꒳꒦ີ)
Which year was this filmed??
I live in Idaho... And I have NEVER seen this style, or any kind of different style...It's kind of sad :/...I hope to influence people and make a change around here :)
5:30- dang! Ol' girl is an a real good artist!
I can't wait to see Mana in april. Yay!
↓下のほうのマナ様の店に掛かっている曲聞いてる人へ
MALICE MIZERのダイゲームです。
Yeah, most of the songs they putted were not so great or un-fitting except for the M10M one, that was awesome
Interesting! Change my point of view about Lolita
The good thing is that earlier I was planning on donating this 100 year old doll I have and since I didn't I get to keep it :)
I love how at 5:46 This Is Halloween came on :D
Her art is very good.
I meant it when I say "I was born in the wrong time era"
Wah! I wish I could draw like them!! :)
It's so great!
Yet if I even started to dress like this my parents would be very unhappy, looking down at VKei in general!
But they don't know that these girls have talent either way:(