Why I don't play Airsoft anymore.
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- Why I don't play airsoft anymore in Japan, and what the future of airsoft and my channel is.
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00:14 - REASON 1
04:43 - REASON 2
11:15 - REASON 3
21:23 - REASON 4
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Just to clarify im not QUITTING but im drastically reducing the amount I play and invest into this channel for the time being.
Is that a Garand Thumb impression in the introduction?
@@hardiecuizonshe's been doing the impression for a while now, and we love it
@@kakuwave thanks for that information
I wonder if you could partner with stores to show new releases and their store selection. Could make sense to advertise to western tourist.
Also potential to include gameplay integrated into reviews.
That idea aside. I hope you can figure things out. Whether you end up doing you can find happiness. If that includes airsoft just know we are here. ❤
You sometimes need too do what you gotta do for yourself ❤
If she left due to your hobby, she wasnt the one anyways bro.... Stay Strong King
Sounds like he was spending money he didn't have. That's not responsible and a valid reason for leaving
@@boogityboogity7633exactly we live and learn with these things.
Wait..what can you do that dosnt cost at least $30 usd anymore lol? for airsoft in the US its a 1 time all day purchase which i like to milk. Eating out is expensive and tip culture is insane, things like escape rooms are like $40 for 1 Hr with a 60% chance of walking out feeling like an idiot, movies are like $15-20 with varing experiences. I honestly think its fair in price. The cost of living is just higher now and working is becoming more mentally draining depending on the job, with little to no adjustment to the inflation. And thus its more fulfilling to just stay home than take a chance on further dissapointment meeting people. I dont think its dying (at least in the US) i think people's priorites have changed which in turn invites less new blood into the hobby. Anything involving pew pews is looked down upon so i dont blame you in this platform. The reason why i subbed was infact you were an english speaker who plays in the motherland of airsoft, perhaps make a video for the English audience on how to play airsoft there and how far once can get with 0 Japanese? I still look forward to any future content you may make. good luck with everything.
Although statistically I'm probably in the minority I really enjoy your game play videos as it's interesting to see how the sport is played in its country of origin.
I'll be attending my 1st indoor CQB field this weekend "there's very few in the U.K" and I've been watching your game plays to get a feel for CQB.
Love the channel and I wish you all the best going forward mate.
I think understanding your own objective of why you’re playing it would help you with your direction.
If your sole objective is to make it as revenue making activity… then yes I agree.
Otherwise, you should play it for fun :).
Hope you play again and we get to watch your videos.
I want wish you the best in the future. Times are changing and priorities shift when you least expect it. I hope things do improve for you and for the channel.
“Is Airsoft dying where you live?”
I live in mid west and the airsoft scene here has actually been growing, there’s been a surge of newer players that come by to my local field, they try it out and fall in love with the sport and come back. Eventually they’ll be getting into gear and guns and now a new airsofter is born. The community here has been growing for the last 2 and half years since the local field opened and in that timespan opened up 2 more fields a bit more spread out the state. Lots of more and more players try it out and we even get players to travel far to visit the field, so I can say there's still a healthy community in airsoft. Casual skirmish, milsim, speedsoft they've all kept a pretty healthy balance of players. In the United States in general has a healthy playerbase coming in and trying it out, I'd say airsoft hasn't never more been this accessible with new fields and newer products coming into the market being so "budget friendly". I can't speak for the entirety of all players, but for the general consensus is that there's still new players and new fields opening keeping airsoft the ability to grow.
Perhaps due to the Yen tanking, it's taking a hit for airsoft due to Japan having such a already atrocious work culture and people already not having time maybe some players quit due to the same financial reasons like you said, same with fields closing. Anyhoo enough rambling, hoping all goes well for you Maydaysan and that things turn out well. ♥
I didn't consider subscribing to your channel until I watched this video. I found it really insightful and it resonated with me because I'm also at this stage right now that it's not about me, but about the other players.
Here in Switzerland (the french part at least), airsoft is not very active, almost dying out. Fields are closing one after the other and there aren't many active ones. My passion for airsoft is still alive, so much so that I'd like to relaunch my channel at some point but there are no nearby fields from where I live and travelling more than 1 hour for simple team deathmatches just doesn't do it for me anymore. I'm about 24, 36 or 72+ hours milsim OPs now and it's way more interesting and that's an area where it makes sense to invest time, money and effort into.
Anyways, I'll be watching more of your content and glad you're moving in a direction that's more in alignment with your needs 👍🏻
I really enjoy these longer sit down videos you do. Thank you for making them
Im 38, i've been there, especially as I'm a Reenactor as well.
That gets pricey.
My ex hated how much kit I had, my new GF is just as bad with money as I am. 😂
I've now spent time thinning my collection of gnu's and selling off various loadouts ill never use.
Its much nicer just having a couple of core gnu's that can be used with more than one loadout (Australian kit)
Re invent, find your niche and exploit it, see where the market is going, find new related markets, gaming popular RIFs etc. look at what you have not what you don't have.
You’re literally the embodiment of airsoft no way you can quit
I live in Southern California and right now the community is pretty healthy with new people coming in. I’ve recently taken a step back from going airsofting mainly because of work and the holidays. But I’ve looked at airsoft as an out for me whenever I’m not at the gym or doing something active I just go out and have some fun. At the end of the day your happiness is most important too not just what we want. I think maybe what you might want to look into is becoming an ambassador for new players and try growing the sport more not that you don’t already. Too bad you’re not in the states or else I’d be going a lot more and I wouldn’t mind at all being your battle buddy. In any case make sure you’re taking care of yourself before anything else.
Yeah I feel you I don’t play Airsoft as much now. I do want to play but the cost. But I still have fun shooting in the backyard.
I Never knew Airsoft otuside my country is hella expensive
$35?!?!? damn.
Here it only cost:
$1 to $2 for standard game
$13 - $20 for Milsims
I Wish you best in the future and keep the sports alive
In germany playing a evening game is 15 euros.( defiently more than 10 dollars).
That what happens when airsoft community is small in a country.
@@iammrbadguy9706 I lived in Indonesia, airsoft community is also small here, but it's getting more popular for the past year.
Still even though the cost of playing a game is cheap, the airsoft gun itself is expensive. Around 3x from the original price since there is no local manufacturer's for AEG's or Gas.
Guess every country has it pros and cons
@@SamWeed420 Funny, in Germany, while more expensive than the USA or Poland, Airsoft-Guns are not that crazy expensive(unless it is made by Umarex, because they hate the players).
In Greece, every team has his own fields, no payments .....we just play with another team in another field....I didn't no that you must pay too play ....of course outside in nature ❤
here in the uk i quit because airsoft has attracted a certain type of person who just wants to win,with a high rof hpa arp 9, sad to say but i think to got too popular from certain youtubers who play to generate controversy or hurt people to get a rage reaction...well in the midlands...up north the standard of play is much better
Just wanted to say good luck with all your future endeavours! You have the character and charisma to pull it off. Keep positive mindset and keep working on building that empire! You have time! Ps love your product reviews and I enjoyed the discussions topics on Airsoft.
I’m into airsoft bc I thought it was an entry to firearm. I’ve been doing collecting those guns since last year. I don’t necessarily need to play an airsoft game but I want to shoot those guns everyday
Life is important, air soft is always something to come back too, but as long as you/people you love are the priority you won’t go wrong.
At the end of the day, RUclips is better served as a hobby, like the majority of arts. Money and pressure is antithetical to the artistic process.
You’ll always have this channel a year or 2 from now. If you come back around, we’ll be here.
Looking forward to the new stuff, take care
I get what your saying truely. I life in Belgium and the reason why i started airsoft when i was 16 or something was too go out meet some people and just enyoy like shooting realistic toy guns in fact. I have autism so its really dificult for me too expres myself in public and such things. And airsoft helpt me with it. Like grow a personality and such things being less alone. But now im 25 and when i look back. There is nothing much changed. Im still alone, im curently unimployed because its really hard for me mentaly and fsychily, i have airsoft guns that don't have seen the field one time. The last time i played was in october around halloween and that was it. Its like i dont want to go but something is holding me back every single time. I still buy some airsoft guns and gear. Its more like im collecting them now instead of actuley go out and play with them. And i don't know what happend or where it went wrong. But the fact is also what your saying. Airsoft is NOT A CHEAP HOBBY. Not in this country or any other country. And when your low on the bank its makes it hard. What your saying is so true at that point you have other things on your mind and other personal costs. I think personaly it is a big part of it growing up in a world where nothing is easy anymore. And yes some people have it a little bit more easier then others. But i think most people dont. I mis the time when i was a kid and didnt have too worrier about everything. This video man it hits for me. What ever you do i wish you the best of luck 🌟
Just discovered your channel in the last month. I think you’re on the right path with the decisions you’ve laid out here. I’ve enjoyed your parodies in the recent videos and think it’s a good idea to throw more of your personality and humour into the branding of your channel. Would definitely enjoy more tactical training videos personally but as someone starting out that might be specific to me. I’ve also enjoyed your game plays but wonder for those if they were shorter highlight reels mixed in with reviews or special event reviews? Anyway keep up the great work your doing and am looking forward to what’s next
Here in Texas for the fields it’s just a flat $10 for all day play. Free air refills too if you’re running HPA. Soooo yeah. 😐
taking this a step further this isn’t even an airsoft video, this is just life. I remember when i was a kid i was accident when i could get a job to do all the hobbies i wanted and it’s just like everything is expensive now regardless the hobby. Thank you maydaysan, been watching you since i was a kid across a few channels. I wish you nothing but the best💪🏾
Thank you for your insight. Im glad you've stuck around!!!
I love seeing your videos and everything you’ve done for the community. If you quit, I would understand, but it would suck 😢
In Italy a field day is 15-20 € but it is unusual to play in private places . There are a lot of clubs and they just have to ask the city hall to play in the woods. You only need insurance which is 50-60 € per year. Then it's just bbs ,( 15€ for vfc) and gas if u use gbbr ,( i refill gas in a specialized shop and it's like 2€/L)
23:48 The Airsoft Industry in the US was being attacked this year heavily in the summer and almost pretty much made any Airsoft gun that wasn’t toyish looking like bright colors would be considered ban under a federal rule from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What was even worse is that no such organization existed to determine if your Airsoft gun was considered in compliance so it was being attacked over here but luckily we dodged the bullet for now.
So I do this as a hobby and upload videos on the side (and not often) so it doesn't compare to trying to make your living off of airsoft, but I have hit the burnout wall a few times and also relate to airsoft costing too much to be "viable." I personally don't like walk on games all that much. I get together to spend time with my squad and then we plan out for a few milsims a few times a year (obviously not really applicable in Japan).
I think we have a need to not just be "comfortable" raking rentals and walk ons all day, we have a need to want to progress to something bigger and more interesting. (Also as working adults it's easier to book a weekend off to go crazy on a milsim for a bit). Also when I blow a ton of money on a loadout for an event or pyro, it's an easier pill to swallow when it's part of a team effort for me.
When I look at popular vids by like Jet or Novritsch a lot of them (clickbait aside) are guides or top-ten style videos that tend to be new player bait. I think there's a lot of people who constantly trying to climb that "progression" to trying their first milsim, their first big field game, their first weekend game, and look up a bunch of videos in the process of learning.
But yeah, if your personal life has been hit hard by airsoft and it's negatively impacting your life, that might be the right decision to step away from it. Hope it works out for you either way.
Keep it up man everything is going to be alright. This is a point where you are making hard decisions and well even if you leave it completely, it may be better for you. Maybe later you will be better all around and you will comeback but for now it seems you are making the right decisions to better your life. Take you time and take care brother!
This might come as a surprise to you; I haven't watched your videos for the variety of gear that you use. I just watch to see the cool fields over there, general airsoft talk, your energy when playing, tactics etc. Don't stress over not using "the latest and greatest". Peace and love.
The thing is with owning lots of different airsoft guns there isn't much point. They all fire 6mm bbs, they all mostly do the same thing but a lot of them take different parts or magazines with create additional costs. I used to own an M4, M16, MP5, M14, AK and VSR. I sold all of them and bought a nicer M4. Now i have that M4, Car 15 and MP7. I have no desire to buy more and like you say its really expensive. In one year i spent about £2k on airsoft and a lot of it was unnecessary. Now i'm into car mods, bought a GT86 and a bunch of mods and wish i had at least £1k of that airsoft money for my car 😅
I almost thought I was watching the Garand Thumb channel with that intro
If you’ve ever
@MaydaysanAirsoft you even got the voice spot on. 😆
Burn out is real and it sucks...Hopefully you find your passion for airsoft again because yours is one of my favorite channels.
I'm a new viewer a little less than months ago, but I'm already marathoning your videos. I really like your personality, your style and the airsoft scene in Japan (I'm Brazilian, our style is very close to America - SpeedQB/Rentals and Europe - Outdoor/Milsim), so I would really miss it if you leave, but I understand . I will continue to subscribe to your channels and hope you come back when you feel better.
At the end of the day dude , if you earnt the money you can spend it on what you want. Its wrong for someone to leave based on your passion at the time. Ok sure you spent alot but it served a purpose at the time. Theres things ( hobbies ) that i invested in massively to burn out but i dont regret it because it gave me joy and purpose at that point in my life. However i do agree that things are getting ridiculously expensive in airsoft these days. My newest gbbr cost £700, it feels like a £500 rifle max. Stay strong brother. Genuinely wishing you the best for 2024. Also anyone reading this , i hope you had an amazing Christmas and happy new year 🎉
What GBBR please?
Maydaysan, it is a weird ebb and flow in Airsoft, man. I've been around this goofy, silly, fun hobby for almost 20 years, and we see a lot of these ups and downs. Most of the Airsoft fields I had access to in Japan between 2010 and 2013 were all in Chiba and other more rural areas. There wasn't an indoor field in Tokyo, I will say if some of the more established outdoor fields begin to shut down, that would be alarming. Firsts shop in Ueno closing was crazy news when I saw that on Twitter (X). I was shocked and sad all at the same time. That was one of my favorite shops, I bought my last Airsoft gun in Japan there. Anyway, good luck on the future of the channel. I'm looking forward to seeing more stuff. I'm glad to see you're back in Japan and chasing P, may the odds be forever in your favor 🫡
You know shits real when youtubers talk about financial situations
I feel you bro, keeping it real on the life stuff is real AF, keep keeping it real and move forward bro, always forward, no need to be looking back. Get that P and play into your strengths, like you said you have charisma and that's right, play into that, get yours and stay fucking strong brother, much love.
So prettty much you grew up and your priorities changed, nothing wrong with that homie!
13:28 That's because you seem really natural in front of a camera. Something like a podcast setting as you have mentioned here is something you really excel at! I really loved that entire interview.
I learned of you through the novristch video but not I’ve been going through watching your videos. Definitely got to agree if you get more of the “evergreen” videos out and community videos you’ll hit a lot of newcomers
this has been one of the most realist videos I've seen this year lol focus on yourself man, always prioritize your happiness and support your future. Best of luck man!
I appreciate that
Economy is bad EVERYWHERE... airsoft and leisurely activities are not important when the ppl are struggling to eat. Do it for fun, we will keep watching.💪🏾
Thank you
I haven't been to airsoft field quite a while now because of burnout I'm enjoying my game dev job, but I'm looking forward to joining IPSC Air in future though. Feel less tense with people.
Ipsc air? Can you explain bro?
I can relate to your situation. Hang tough there bro. The worst will pass and you will get your footing back.
Thank you. I hope things look up from here.
35 American dollars to play Airsoft!? Whoa! Here in Spain it's usually 10-15€. That's nuts! I usually spend maybe 30€ in a 1kg BB bag that lasts several weeks then spend 10€ whenever I play. If it were 30-40€ per match I just wouldn't play.
I hope this is a lesson for everyone that hoarding replicas isn't the essence of the sport and that it can harm your finances. I currently own one replica per class except a sniper, which I borrowed indefinitely from a friend that quit (he rocks for doing that haha); y'know, to have some variety when I play as sometimes it can get a bit stale after almost two decades playing if you don't spice it up. But even maintaining these, upgrading them, experimenting with them... it can get expensive. I do understand you have a big channel but if those replicas aren't being granted by sponsors for you to evaluate them (or borrowed as you said!) it can get bad real fast like it happened to you. I think you can take this as a lesson and perhaps experiment a bit with your content, I don't know. Hoping you recover yourself, buddy!
I’m in the same boat here. I’ve downsized my airsoft collection and instead of having 16 airsoft guns I’ve got down to 6. I play mostly indoor speed QB style so I just focused on a few guns for that. Still expensive but now Im spending way lest then I use to.
Subbed for the Garand Thumb opener.
wow you really put yourself out there on this one.
BIG ups man. Takes some!
I'm feeling you on the existential crisis. It's tough. I also need to figure out a bunch and it was a bit comforting to hear you talk about how you're feeling that "these airsoft guns can seem like a waste of money"
Very recently I went on a buying spree and spent over 4000 euro on a lot of new parts and guns for my collection, including RWA Mg34, VFC DX FAL and some TAGinn stuff.
This is all very expensive and I keep thinking "I'm a collector, I appreciate the physical thing and the very details of them".
Meanwhile people over in the states keep whining about how expensive a 4-700 dollar gun is, I'm like: you should know how much we europeans spend on this stuff as, for many of us it's the best way to get the most accurate replica because even deactivated gun market is turning to sh*t.
I will consider becoming a channel member even though I've only recently discovered your channel.
But personally, money is also a bit tight right now.
I did appreciate your "18K collection" video. I feel like that must've made good revene aswell.
ROI wise - prolly not 18K 😂
Ive been watching you for 1/1year half now and your content is really good and really underated. You have a great personality that only brings good vibes to the game/hobby and even if things have to be kept on the sidelines...just dont give up...ive been going through a similiar experience in my life and it would be gut wrenching to see you stop uploading👊
I appreciate that!
Bruv only the selected few will injure this hobby, you being one of them
hang in there bro, things would get better sometime
In Brazil this is even more expensive, a Glock here is equivalent to what would be 1800 dollars for a Canadian or a american player
Holy shit, it's around 1100$ USD in Israel and I thought THAT'S expensive
thats insanity lol
I have heard, that in Brazil, airsoft guns basically cost the same as the real ones. Also importing certain accessories, like scopes, that are used by the Brazilian military and police, is forbidden. But I also heard that a lot of cops and soldiers play it as a hobby, as well as for training.
Ya gotta clip that burrito joke into a short
I couldn’t agree more when you brought up your collection video. When I watched that, ironically I started to count and see how much I’ve actually invested in airsoft all together. It was shocking to the point that I started selling stuff to recoup back some funds on items I know that’s only going to be wall hangers.
Whenever your back in Toronto EVEN if your just visiting. Definitely don’t be afraid to hit me up to run some games. I’ll make sure you’re covered from gear, to transportation and even your food haha. You won’t have to spend anything.
And you’re absolutely right with gameplay videos. I started doing some one to one talks with my camera (lmao) it was awkward at first but it’s been doing well for me and it’s even reached a lot more people than I thought it would.
Hope to see you succeed with this change!
Stay safe my man! Love from Toronto! Kraken and I will be ready when you visit 🫡❤️
it's very expensive indeed. That's why I make and assemble my own airsoft.
out of the topic..
I suggest you try playing in Indonesia, it's very cheap there and even BB is only 8$ with a field fee of only 4$.
I'm just so sad that your videos are so good i'm watching all of them in the middle of the night in europe and your videos aren't making so much that you deserve brother. I'm still gonna watch you no matter what, wish ya the best of luck!
No worries! I get what I get I appreciate all the support
Moved to Japan and I can't play with any guns like in the US. Airsoft is the only way I can replicate the feeling of moving, shooting, and reloading. Japan rules means I can just play with a pistol (Gold Match Hi Capa and 5 mags) on my 3-gun belt and not be totally outgunned. People are great too. The venn diagram of otaku and shooting enthusiasts is a circle, so I always get along with everyone even though I barely speak.
Stay strong man !
I understand totally your point of view, about airsoft in Canada, i’m French so here Airsoft is 100% legal, no orange flash hider, Bill C21, or very high prices, i’m lucky about that, Airsoft is just forbiden for -18 years old, and limited to 2J...that’s all and it’s very good.
But for the cost of a day of Airsoft, sure, it’s different for everyone : i have a car and the field is 25 minutes away, and it cost me gas, i play 2 times (sometimes 3) per month, only AEG, no GBB (here, i pay my 0,20g/0,23g around 12 euros for 5000 bb’s) but i never calculated the cost in gas, i’m not using my car during the week so maybye not that much...
I used to play with an M4A1 MWS and i remember that the time to fulfill a magazine was...20 to 25 seconds, and i was able to fire 2 full mags....not very cool with gas consumption...i sold my MWS because of that, i was buying so many gas bottles, it was terrible!
I used to have 17/18 Airsoft guns before, different platforms, gear....i realised it costs me...a LOT, and i was playing only with 2 or 3...
So i sold most of my guns, i have 2 guns and one GBB maximum, no more, sometimes just one gun, and it’s a lot better, better for me, my girlfriend, and my wallet...i had some compulsive behaviour (like looot of airsofters i guess, we’re so weak sometimes) and i bought again and again, and sold it 1 month after...not very clever.
I realised that for me, happiness, satisfaction in Airsoft comes with the constraint, i have one/two guns, but i choose them with the greatest attention, it’s like a "you have to pick one or two for one year" challenge and it’s quite refreshing 😊
Good luck for the future !
Greetings from France
Maydaysan come to Philippines. It is only $5 to play airsoft here.
Out here in Utah airsoft is mostly community hosted. There are 2 official fields. There boe battlegrounds which is events only and milsim city. There's also 2 shops and one of those is a cqb arena. The arena is close but their sister store which has a lot more stuff in SLC. I buy mostly online since I don't like driving on a big city and especially in a garage with a steep incline to get in. Almost a 90 degree angle. A lot of the Utah games are free but Kay's cross games cost money and are few and far between which is why I play at 12th St Ogden. The rest is quite a drive. 1hr 40min to the tunnel for blackthorn. Even farther for the ruins aka silver city. I don't know how far the outpost is. which a ghost town with an abandoned mining facility. If there was another fear factory game from blackthorn that wasn't invites only id be down. Fear factory bis a haunted house that they let airsofters use off season. I don't know if they still do. I took spend way too much on airsoft. I have a much smaller collection. Cyma Aks74u which is unfortunately cursed. Nothing but problems and think what happened is that a boneyard gun got mixed with with the other guns by accident and I Just happened to be the unsuspecting customer who bought it because all the newer sign is which have been out for a couple years at the time had the blue passing parts. All mine still had the white plastic parts and the clear nozzle which is brittle and can break If you're right at a higher muzzle wall, see which I was not and it hasn't broken yet. I have a double eagle aeroknox so I with the kestrel V2 in it because Taiwangun includes that out of the box. And I have a rpk16 which is my favorite gun because I get to use full auto we're buses time. I don't get you and on top of that it shoots laser beams because of the macaron bucking I have reaches out super far. My latest gun is my cyma platinum MP5. It's a speedy boi. 25 rps on n an 11.1. I got a perun forV2 for it that I still need to install after Christmas because I get. That. Entire week off all the way until after the 1st of the year. I just Just didn't feel like in selling it or couldn't find the time to do it for this weekend at least I also have two handguns which is my armor works the VX7 which unfortunately you can't get in Japan and my KJW hicapa which you also can't get in Japan. Yes, you may be able to get your super heavy customized metal slide hicapsa in Japan if you import a metal slide, but it really depends on whether or not your field will allow you to use it and yes, CNC can handle real firearms because there's actually a CNC machine as the ghost gunner 3.0 that can CNC, AR-15, lowers and possibly slides and frames for pistols. Anyone can own it because it's the size of a 3D printer Is if I'm not mistaken, some of these are supports are made of aircraft aluminum. But of course they're out of spec and we're just not be worth the time. If I get a handgun one I want as a we deagle. It's a gbbr in a pistol.
Wish I had the chance to meet ya when you were here :/ I used to play at Siege myself, but the good thing is with the help of the ex Siege manager, we were able to build a new airsoft range/soon to be field as well, I def would've enjoyed having you visit to try the place out. But you do ur thing man, we all gotta make a living somehow through this :/
This story hit me. I learned from you
@maydaysanAirsoft Hey man, I'm a fellow Airsofter from the UK here, I completely understand where you're coming from and as many of the guys on here say, priorities change in life broski, I can only go once a month myself. If this advice serves you in any way then heres my 2 pence:
Your review vids are great - 2 of my favs are your Krytac Vector Build and the T238 RGB tracer Videos - your approach really appeals to the average airsofter so please do more of that
If people are willing to loan you some of their gear then rate, critique and just rate the builds - you definitely have the charisma for that
If possible upgrade suggestions based on peoples builds (reddit being a whole hive of info)
Really look at the 3D printing market for airsoft upgrades and showcase some of the custom projects people are coming out with
and of course the obvious one - just get a normal job and let this youtube thing be on the side so you're not so heavily dependant on it.
But mostly my dude, dont give up man and good times are coming :)
my friends just started a legit airsoft field in the us dont tell me its dying man i need to get out
I feel like quiting airsoft every 2 weeks or so
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also yeah replica prices are fckin nuts rn
I found your channel a couple of weeks ago because I'm moving from Canada to Japan in March and I'm interested in trying airsoft when I get there. Like you said, it's way too much of a bother here in Canada, so it's a little discouraging to hear the current state of the sport there right now. Let's just hope things are able to recover over the next while!
Hope I can help you out with these videos!!
Here for the gameplays..I only really watch gameplay videos haha . I only play once a month or two myself though
TRULYYY understand your feelings! I've spent around 30,000 euros on Airsoft over time, it sounds crazy! now work and family, my time for Airsoft has decreased, but still love it～anyway, best wishes for your future!
Cheers m8. Time to grow up but I’ll still be around :)
I think a full length grand thumb video could be a good one
Here in the US airsoft is bigger than ever! 2 new fields just opened up near me
yeah its also shittyer than ever most cheaters and fights ever
@@thecoolestofthe834s2 I actually just saw a fight this weekend at my local field lol
Honestly I’m glad you stayed in Japan. I hope you have success there. I entered Japan at an odd time and wished I stayed and continued to work there. Loved it all. 😊
Part of the reason I left was because of girl problems sadly. Had I stayed I probably would have found another partner because I had good friends and was outgoing.
PS: I had a “conservative” Japanese gf in my early 20s. Had I been into airsof then in retrospect I think I’d of been married. She was into military culture (JSDF) and politics/law. Used to read Ishihara Shintao’s books.
Where are you located in Japan? I’m moving to the Shizuoka area. (6 months of the year)
I feel your pain although I never got the chance to have a lot of Airsoft guns due to not having enough money. I've always had only two or three Airsoft replicas the whole time I've played I wish I could have a room full like most of my friends but I see it as a waste and at the same time I wish I had at least five more toy guns. love the content hope to see more soon.👍👍
Also just start a podcast. Your current videos follow a podcast format very well, and it will help you get a wider audience since there are not many airsoft podcasts.
Have you tryed airsofting here in the US?
People telling you to keep playing no matter what haven’t lived life lol. Good for you to step up and realize what you got going on. Take care of yourself man, new to your videos but you seem really genuine. Could be an every so often hobby if you wanted it to be. Stay safe and god bless I wish you the best of luck. Sometimes we all gotta take a little step back, re set and get back at it. You got this dog
Tbh just stick to one gun and change/upgrade as time goes and same with gear and spend more time on the enjoyment of playing rather then collecting. That’s the whole point of airsoft is to play not collect in my opinion
im so happy you are back dude
I personally love watching airsoft content from japan being from the states I enjoying seeing the more idk "tactical" gameplay aspect
I'll start watching your stuff
I live in Kyushu and it has actually been getting more popular lately, but among casual players as something to do on a day out w/ rentals. I've been invited a few times by ppl that don't play regularly, and even had a matchmaking party at an airsoft field lol. Also while girls do play cheaper in a lot of fields, there are still good deals on certain days of the week where I can play for 2,000 yen. I couldn't tell you about the shops closing though; there's only one within a 2-hour radius of me. And only outdoor fields.
Maydaysan's intro gives off heavy garrand thumb energy
What about moving to another country ? I'm from Italy and seriously thinking to move over just because I want to play airsoft at 2.5 joules instead of 1
Crazy that airsoft is getting this expensive. Coming from paintball where the cheapest modern electro-pneumatic paintball guns are around 5-$700, without an air tank or loader, and a case of paint is much more expensive and extremely perishable. Always felt the most expensive thing in airsoft was keeping your gun from breaking. Once that problem is solved, the cost of upkeep is much lower.
In Thailand, it wasn't costly but the fields we have weren't that great.
Airsoft gameplay is a very bad niche…
People that doesn’t play shit about it, and people that play don’t have a really good reason to watch - the hardcore players try to understand your decisions and tactical movement, or people that want to know the fields that we play… so the retention is crap.
I’m also struggling with my channel - I tried to make more fun than tactical but it’s also not working… I’m rethinking what could I do right now… 🤷♂️
wanted to comment that in america, atleast in the PNW it seems to be alive and well, I only have 2 fields I play at, the outdoor one is CONSTANTLY is getting first time players, anywhere from 50-100 per game. (games are once a month)
the indoor one is farther away from me, as I understand it, speaking to the owner, winter is their peak season, they are limiting the players on the field to keep it from getting flooded, so I might have to sit out a match or 2. cant comment on summertime.
that being said I watched your video on the strange and bizzare rules japan has when it comes to airsoft, and it truly does not look like fun in japan, no running?!?! no respawn!?!?!?
I rarely watch a gameplay videos in its entirety on youtube, but yours draw me in and I watch the entire video, Its like I can feel the stress and urgency watching your game play videos.
any was best of luck with your new content
I had to quit airsoft fully. I worked at my local field and was deeply involved in my local scene. I shouldnt have been. Becoming more in tune with the "culture," and "business," of airsoft made me realize how terrible airsofters in my area are. Bad attitudes are too prevalent, toxic as shit competitive obsessed scene , And getting to know the major players in my area more to realize how scummy they actually are.
It sucks because I love airsoft, the gear, guns, playing, and when people are playing it as a game to have fun, it's dope.
When it's 25+ men that still have something to prove to someone, it turns into spamming your trigger as fast as you can and arguing close to a fist fight everery other encounter. When it got to the point that I felt like I couldnt play without using my polarstar, because I have to shoot people that fast that many times to get them out? I'm done. It's an assault case waiting to happen.
Man you can play a few times a year. I have 3 guns, only been to a field 2 times in my 11 years of airsoft. I still like buying them and building them. It’s nice to shoot in the backyard here and there or play 3 on 3 with your homies from back in the day when your older. Maybe the real range is better and you just visit airsoft every now and then.
@@MisterRoads Nah like I said, my local scene is terrible, i'v travelled as far as almost 3 hours away from home to play and the attitudes never changed much.
I think it's just an American airsoft thing.
@@slingshotmcoy I guess. I look at it like mountain climbing. You won’t do it everyday but I will for sure catch a flight for bb wars. hope you find something you enjoy to replace it homie. This was my first video of yours I’ll check out some more.
Hang in there champ
Hi, I'm from Indonesia and our fields cost around 1-2 bucks, even less at particular sites. The community is good. And there are soooo many scenarios here (cqb, woodland milsim, we re really creative). Come visit us! I bet it is gonna be good for ur channel too. Don't give up bro 🤔
Thanks for that Video and your explanations =) .
11...19...12 Guns insane ? hehe dude i own over 150..... But it is totally true... that Hobby is expensive i am never starting again thinking about how much i spend on that Hobby... i am 33yo . But hey it is amazing to see that you reflect yourselfe and find your way thrue life! Big respect for that Video. Playing is expensive as well. Driving 2-4 hours one way to a field, spending nearly 100€ in fuel ... 30-50€ for the field, BBs, Gas ... as you say nearly 200€ just for a game day. So i am Collecting thats my Hobby .... i am paying perhaps 4 times a year.
Dont see youtube as a cashcow ..... i am not a big youtube guy but i starting youtube so show people about my passion, my collection and show them all that nice old and new Airsoftguns. I am not up for money, to earn money i have a normal Job
not gonna lie 18k is a lot for airsoft. I have real guns and i haven't even spent close to 18k
Yup 😭 my life is a failure low key
Makes sense
im secondhand experiencing this, almost all the people that im playing with are not playing anymore probably because financial issues and migrating and cant keep playing due to it. a 10v10 game are only 3v3 now. hopefully i dont and up giving up too
You can literally borrow airsoft guns and review them, the reviews in your style are awesome!
Hi there mate! Do you know what the funny thing is? The entire video is too relatable to me 😂 Move forward, get your priorities straight and you'll set up in no time. Wish you a good luck.
Hahaha I guess airsoft...is life!
Man, if you want to do Glock gen5 review I can lend you mine, I’m planning to buy it.
Thank youuuu
@@MaydaysanAirsoft bro u actually have more viewers than most of the other Japanese airsoft RUclipsrs. I built my mcx because of your explanation of its pro and cons. I will be happy to lend high performance toys for contents.
Dude that's understandable, its just getting older and realigning prioritie. You'll make room for other rhings when you need to.
I've got two rifles and two pistols with one load out that I can make into two... that's it.
I agree here in the UK gas and bbs are about 20 then 40ish for the day but I'll go once every month or even once every two months.
Other things sometimes take priority and I think, girls and possibly family come first right now
Its priorities for sure
@@MaydaysanAirsoftThere's nothing wrong with that at all dude.
Maybe just feature other people's kits and builds...there's plenty of people that don't have channels but would love to show off their kits. They can show off some of their play maybe and talk about their stuff.
Your impressions are awesome, you can definitely review stuff.
Airsoft doesn't seem to be dying here in the UK, but the cost of living crisis is definitely hurting people's spare income, and the cost of everything has gone up.
Airsoft guns, gears and consunables are a lot more expensive than they were 2 years ago when I started the hobby.
2024 looks a bit uncertain, as there is a lot of economic turmoil around the globe at the moment.
Keep up the good content may day san, as others have said - you are the embodiment of airsoft, and the gerand thumb vibes are great icing on the cake. :)
Also a lot of sites being either shutdown or sold off, doesn't help the hobby.
I think that a gaming channel would be good, or just something else that is popular so that way you can start pumping out content to make more money to play Airsoft, I wish the world was different and Airsoft was not expensive in Japan so that you could play more without the hesitation of money
Need to play with TAGG products......