@UCn9E3uqsiCQTLrjmmHNjbJQ Being introverted doesn't mean you are socially awkward. You can be, but that's not a trait in introversion. Connor has expressed how he enjoys meeting people and hanging out with friends, but gets drained or has low energy when he is by himself. He may be awkward, but he gets energy from being with people. It would be the opposite if he was introverted. I'm also introverted, but if you see me with my friends or in the workplace, you wouldn't even know it because I'm a social butterfly. But only in short bursts. After a bit of time, I need to get away to recharge.
It’s very cute how the bartender would instruct Connor to say something like, “say welcome like this!” And Connor would repeat it “welcome like this!” unknowingly.
Yeah and when he was taught how to ask customers: Ask them “What do you want to drink?” like that. Connor: “Oh okay. Ahem. What do you want to drink? Like that.”
@@typicallyusual6984 The own bottle idea might be one of my fav I've ever heard off, for us people that have (naturally) pretty high tolerance to alcohol that would solve so many issues on the economic end when it comes to going out.
Idk why but everytime I watch these videos I always get so smiley and giggly. It's like watching Connor get embarrassed gives me second hand embarrassment but it's all worth it because it's funny
@@Drazer012 I can see that. For a lot of people "I'm gay" is probably the hardest thing they can say, with that already out of the way in an environment where that's accepted without question I imagine that makes it extremely easy to just kick back and relax.
I think it's not quite as bad as in "normal" bars, since it's more about the interaction with the barkeeper and you pay for your time and so on, so I'd guess people don't get quite as plastered there
it's probably normal in smaller bars. I've also worked 6months in a small bar in germany, we always used to drink with some of the patrons. you obviously don't drink too much so you can still work. I've mostly just mixed my own favourite drink, not very strong, when someone wanted to share a drink
I used to live in Japan in the late 90’s, went to Nichome so much, everyone considered me part of the furniture. The term “mama” actually only referred to a few “famous” bar operators, it wasn’t universal then. It’s hilarious to see that’s now an established title.
Haha, that moment when the bartender tells Connor: 何飲みますかって。Which means basically "Ask them: what do you want to drink?" And Connor instead of asking what do you want to drink, just repeats the the whole thing. I honestly can't tell if it was on purpose or just a mistake. And ofc everybody is too polite to correct him. :-D
That's how I understood that he actually doesn't speak Japanese. 😅 He probably just knows some words and some all made sentences like "My name is..., I'm from X country, etc".
@@shizukagozen777 in a few videos he has actually had full conversations with people before even if he didnt fully understand everything and has said that he takes daily Japanese lessons, so whilst hes not fluent he definitely knows more than the average non japanese speaking person
Gays are very friendly and positive people. Im superstraight but i have gay friends all around the world. If you Treat them equal/normal, they will accept you as a family member, but be aware you can't avoid a dick talk like in the video^^
@@MeisterPothead ....superstraight? emm you seem like a nice dude honestly but being "super straight" is actually super duper transphobic. like, idk if you're transphobic or not but i just wanted you to know that a lot of the people that made that term are incels, nazis and bigots D: its fine if you don't wanna date a trans person but by calling yourself "super straight" you are invalidating trans people's existence and basically calling them "not real."
@@thatweirdodaniel I guess you cant know, but we dont give a shit about those names in Europe.. Are you from Korea btw? You should also know that most gays on the world dislike the american LGBTQ movement.. just dont
@@MeisterPothead I'm bi, latin american, currently living in latin america-- I'm nonbinary I know it's a common theme for some that trans people are simply undesirable but I still find it stupid you decided to make an entire identity about it just to feel like a minority, you are not you can date whoever you want and be attracted to or instantly turned off by anyone's history as much as you like, just be respectful about it, "superstraight" was created as an identity simply to invalidate trans and queer people, using it genuinely is not it's original intended purpose and you're not only normalizing invalidating trans binary individuals but indirectly invalidating queer people's sexualities by using a label meant to invade queer spaces if you're trying to be an ally you're doing an incredibly shit job at it, and don't start saying other countries disagree when you only belong to a singular one, literally everything is gendered in spanish the word 'the' is nonexistant and replaced by 'her/him' and we're still right here, having to invent pronouns that are gender-neutral so we can fucking exist
As a gay latino who wishes to visit Japan, this video is gold. First thanks to Connor for being so cool and second showing this side of the community that rarely any straight RUclipsr would ever do. Also the two customers were really good at the karaoke.
I don't have first hand experience, so take this with a grain of salt, but from what I've heard, young people there are just as accepting as they are in the US, and Western Europe. Of course, given the aging population, that doesn't mean things are easy right now, but progress continues to be made, even if the effects are delayed.
Damn, mama is an absolute legend. Did dance choreography and scenes for iconic video games and anime openings and then decided to open a bar. That’s pretty cool
I really appreciate Cdawg taking the time to go to places like this. He doesn't make fun of these places or judge them, I really appreciate that he genuinely goes to learn more about them. And he's willing to make a fool out of himself to have a good time. I really do respect him for that!
I do confess that I was worried looking at the title and the title image as comedy can be taken too far especially at the expense of the LGBTQ+ community but having watched the video I agree with you. He is very respectful
All jokes aside I was worried about this when I saw the title, there's a lot of "look at me the straight dude doing things in a gay bar" videos that basically just use it almost as a punchline. Which in a way devalues the prospect of someone being gay or going to a place where they are around similar people. Connor engaged with everyone respectfully and used the video to ask actual queer people what it's like being queer in Japan and what being gay has been like in their experience, really raising some awareness for the community. TL;DR: Good job Connor you did it right and I'm thankful to see someone raise awareness of queer folks in areas that aren't just San Francisco and such
That's how I felt about this too. This wasn't a joke just a dude going to a bar, working there for a few hours and having some slightly awkward fun with some people.
Honestly love connor for how he respect every new things around him and maybe that helps him build up a good reputation because as he said in many of his video he do everything in the backround and ask for the dos and dont
Connor's not straight, though. He doesn't label himself, but has gone on the record saying he's not fully heterosexual but doesn't feel comfortable calling himself bisexual either.
Iirc Japanese gay bars are open to public. Some straight dudes and girls do frequent gay bars there since the Mamas are usually much more friendly and easy to talk to.
@@PhilipWester that I wasn't aware of but regardless being not were and popping into queer spaces can go really wrong if the person is not prepared or respectful. Point being Connor was really good about this despite not truly describing himself as queer
As awkward as he is, it's nice to see he honestly enjoys himself, and especially now he seemed to have opened up well, since the guys weren't pressuring him as much, not to mention the amount of drinks lol.
This video showed why I like Connor's 'I tried' series. Most of these kinds of videos try to play up the erroneous "Japan is so weird" stereotype, whereas Connor always tries to learn about the actual people.
I love how shy Connor gets when people show him affection or call him cute/handsome...but then again, I get v easily flustered/embarrassed and am the type to try to hide my face to hide my own embarrassment...so...I feel you, boy. You're not alone.
It's adorable how Connor keeps adding the -tte at the end of the things he's told to say. These men are right, he is kawaii. Also, protip for Japanese karaoke: you don't need to be able to read the lyrics if you only sing anisongs you know by heart.
I really appreciate how L was was always referred to by they/them, and it was never remarked upon. In videos like this one - examining queer culture from an outside perspective - small details like that can really go a long way in increasing acceptance and awareness.
This is a fantastic episode. Love how hospitable, sporting and 'real' Yui Mama, L and Aki were, talking about anything and everything. A real heartwarming gem
Connor: "What do you think my type is?" Yui-san: Isn't your type the kind of person who likes the color green? Yui-san: *has a bar that's themed green, wears green pants and also drinks green alcohol* I see, I see....
wait but Connor's Japanese has seriously improved! he's even starting to lose the accent when he speaks :) you can tell he's really trying hard to learn the language
L being the ultimate gay person, knowing how to sing so well, is a drag queen, does cosplay, and they're amazing at everything. I have to admit, I'm a bit jealous.
As a bisexual myself, this is an ANIME-zing video!! Since it’s in Japan, and I love their culture and customs , and they even support LGBTQ+, and they are NICEEEE- I NEED TO VISIT THIS AMAZING PLACE!!!
Well, saying that Japan supports LGBTQ is not true to me. They may don't hate them, but they don't care actually. I saw a video about it (can't remember the RUclips chanel sorry). Some of them even don't have a clue about what means "LGBT" (and I'm not talking about elders, but people around 20 yo...). Other think that it barely exists in Japan, which of course is false like anywhere else on earth, etc. I don't think this is the perfect country to be gay honestly.
And they literally have a whole ass town dedicated for LGBTQ+ community 😭😭 prolly the only Asian country to have a private gay town for Queers to enjoy and have fun.
For those who don't know, って(tte) is the "casual" citation particle "と"(to). It quotes whatever is before it. In this case, it's a shorthand for "something_somethingって言って(tte itte)" which basically means: Please say "something_something". To keep things short, it's almost as if Connor was saying "Please say something_something" altogether, when you're only supposed to say "something_something". Not making fun of him in the slightest, btw. Japanese is ridiculously hard. I'd never be able to hold a 1 on 1 with a native like he does so effortlessly. Either that, or I'd have to overthink things through resulting in probably like 30 seconds of silence after every verbal interaction, which is just awkward as hell. Whenever there's a citation particle, a citation verb usually follows. Although rarely used this way, the verb can also be used later in the sentence compared to the particle, i.e. it's not necessary for the verb to be right next to the particle. However, if the citation verb is nowhere to be seen in that sentence, it's deduced from context. Things like: と言う/toiu = "to say /that/", と思う/toomou = "to think /that/", と考える/tokangaeru = "to consider /that/", とする/tosuru = "to presume /that/... OR to treat ...(を) as..." OR an euphemism of と言う/と考える/と主張する(to shuchou suru), etc.. That's not to say citation is と's only job. There are plenty of functions attached to that single character that are deduced from context, so yeah. In って's case, however, it's all about citation. Be it abstract, or literal.
These people seem so chill, fr. Also I love their usage of the word "cute", finally some people who also like to call everything and everyone cute 👁️👁️👍
@@galaxy_kitten95 If there's a gay bar in your area I recommend checking it out. From my experience it's very easy to bond with the people there and maybe you'll even find the love of your life (if you haven't already that is) :^)
It makes me so happy to see Connor called cute in this video and be told he is attractive, ever since the host club video where they were hazing him I was worried he maybe was starting to believe that he wasn't attractive when it was never true. This looks like it was such a fun experience and these are people I would love to hang with!
I love the fact that you can tell Connor's Japanese is improving. (Also, I think this might be my favorite video so far. It's like a bunch of friends hanging out)
I love this! as a western gay dude I love that there is so much that we share. The vibe is just perfect. gay dudes getting together to be a bit camp, have laughs and good chats
I know drag was mentioned for like a quick minute from this video, but I’m very curious of what the drag scene is like in Japan and it’d be cool if Connor could make a video about it someday. As someone who loves the art of drag and has watched Rupaul’s Drag Race I’d always wondered how drag is like outside of the United States so it’d definitely be interesting to see!
all I've seen about that topic is from a channel called World of Xtra, from the drag performer Xtra. they're extra-flamboyant but they have many, many videos on that topic!
I really love how comfortable Connor is around queer people, and how he is always respectful, kind and good humoured. It might be the theme of a video but it's never a spectacle. As a gay person videos like this make me nervous but Connor's are always SO delightful.
Im happy that fellow queer people also enjoy Connor's content. I've recently been seeing ppl saying that he profits over us ever since the yaoi audio book he did. I wonder what do y'all think about this??
@@meatloverdelight most Yaoi/BL are made for straight women so there's already issues there which should be addressed. I wouldn't really mind if Connor profited from an Ace story. If the story was harmful maybe tho. Another thing to consider, doesn't Connor work for a subsidiary of Bookwalker? So if Bookwalker wanted him to make an Audiobook book, what could he reasonably do while still keeping a good relationship?
@@aarondubourg3706 Also consider that it was his own pitch to make the audiobook. He used his own money to start this because he believes it would work out. It was not because it would be an easy money grab but he worked hard for it.
This makes me so happy. As a lesbian I thought that if I ever go to Japan, I might have to conceal this part of myself. Knowing that there are welcoming places like this one in Japan is heartwarming.
Agreed! Same sentiments! I love the discussion. It was so enlightening but also still very fun. I am looking forward to a follow-up, or just Conner coming by again.
This is like my favorite video i swear it was so fun and just great. Ik a lot of people in the comments said this but as a queer person I’m glad this is here, it’s a good balance and talking about the struggles of coming out is very real. Love to see stuff like this!
I like how connor looks like he’s gotten more confident doing stuff like this is Japan like in the yaoi cafe he looked very nervous but here he seems much more natural just thought that was interesting
I think part of it is the fact that he understands japanese more and can have a conversation now, I'm glad he has improved so much with the language :)
To be fair, I'd feel a little uncomfortable in the Yaoi cafe too. it's just really awkward to blatantly stare at people kinda making out. and the fact that that was basically all scripted and they are actors is a big factor. In this video, everyone was just being themselves, sitting, chatting, having a good time. it's less awkward when it's real. or at least I think that is the reason...
Yui-san: "Do you like Final Fantasy?"
Connor: "Yes, I do."
*_Connor lied as naturally as he breathed._*
He learned it from a little mouse.
Well the British earned the moniker, perfidious for a reason
@@chrisalicious1023 what
Hello tanaka
@@BonecrusherBonecrusher Hello there, random person.
Alternative tile:
“Connor getting called ‘cute’ for 30 mins -straight- “
30 mins curve?
Hahahahahaha
Lmao that late bit is genius
Rofl good job!
lol
Connor: I'm a pretty confident guy
Regulars: what a cutieeee
Connor: dies of embarrassment
I would to
Iron mouse watching this thinking like: YES THAT'S HOW IT FEELS
@UCn9E3uqsiCQTLrjmmHNjbJQ Being introverted doesn't mean you are socially awkward. You can be, but that's not a trait in introversion. Connor has expressed how he enjoys meeting people and hanging out with friends, but gets drained or has low energy when he is by himself. He may be awkward, but he gets energy from being with people. It would be the opposite if he was introverted. I'm also introverted, but if you see me with my friends or in the workplace, you wouldn't even know it because I'm a social butterfly. But only in short bursts. After a bit of time, I need to get away to recharge.
I mean where’s the lie in what the customer said 😳
Lmao 😂
I love how the owner was like “everyone will tell you you’re cute” and the first customers did exactly that, he really knows his customer base!
And how he guessed the drink he was going to get...
It’s very cute how the bartender would instruct Connor to say something like, “say welcome like this!” And Connor would repeat it “welcome like this!” unknowingly.
I think that's part of the reason why the customers said he was cute, bc he kept saying exactly what he was told with the '-te' at the end.
I don’t know Japanese, but knowing this makes that part so much funnier.
Yui: say "welcome" like this!
Connor: Welcome like this!
Lmaoo really?? I canttt
Yeah and when he was taught how to ask customers: Ask them “What do you want to drink?” like that.
Connor: “Oh okay. Ahem. What do you want to drink? Like that.”
"Can you hold your liquor?"
Connor: "I'm British"
"Sorry for asking"
ok.
I dont get it
@@BKBlack17 we’re probably too European to understand
@@RottenWeeblet I mean I'm german so yeah
Im too asian to understand
"I'll spoil him" LMAOOO Connor walked in to meet a bartender and walked out with a sugar daddy 😭
LMFAO FR THO😭✋
also hello fellow army💃
@@imtrappedinsangwoosbasemen246 omg a fellow army and jjba fan? TASTE! Hope you escape Sangwoo's basement soon 😭
@@ZakSaturdayLover11 unfortunately I have not escaped, but the service here is amazing😩 great food and free torture, what more could I ask for LMAO
@@ZakSaturdayLover11 also yes I love jjba, but I haven't went anywhere past the part with the dude named Josuke in months💀 I should continue tho
Connor: *exists*
Everyone: that's the cutest fucking thing I have ever seen
Including me
yes
I love how Connor can whip out his JoJo pose without a moments hesitation and then get super embarrassed about doing the Nico Nico.
That right there is a true JOJO fan
Hi
@@pitohui1823 Stop spamming
If it’s not JOJO ITS AN EMBARRASSMENT
@@BobMarley-vl5gl well that is an interesting take ghost of Bob Marley. I love your work.
The bartender repeatedly calling Connor cute and him getting shy was unexpectedly wholesome
Literally anime moment
@UCG_ES27jMyn7NihKItqsjFg shush please
It made me so happy. *gets ice* "SO CUTE"
I mean he pretty cute no homo.
Yes indeed 👹
Connor: *just fills a cup with ice*
Everyone else in the bar: "that's the cutest fucking thing I've ever seen in my entire life"
(〃ﾟ3ﾟ〃)
😂😂😂
Your profile pic and username is delicious
He's so popular among the gays, it's adorable
8:24
Connor: puts ice in a glass
Literally everyone: HES SO CUTE
That's not what "literally" means.
@@englishatheart trust it’s not that deep
@@englishatheartyes it is informal speech is still English
@@englishatheartwomp womp+ur wrong
I mean its true…
Kaho is getting ever closer to finding Connor's husband
We all know it's Chris anyway
@@beebee404 B.Road doesn't deserve our precious Cdawg!
@@beebee404 No it’s clearly Daidus
@@Esteban_D_ sad emirichu noises
I hope Kaho puts a ring on that. You can tell she cares for him.
Connor: *Does literally anything.*
Japanese people: He's so cute!
The power of 93%
Thats just how polite japanese arw to white skin people
Relatable, honestly
Apparently ironmouse is Japanese
Well, he is
"Connor will drink anything. He's from England".
Connor *cries in Welsh patriotism*
Wales>>>
I'm not from Wales I just hate UK US FR SP lol
@@absoluteballs askers?
@@lurac5710 me
@@absoluteballs you know Wales is part of the UK ?
@@supernoodles908 Hate tends to be ignorant
I kinda fell in love with this intimate bar setting. I could see myself having a ton of fun with a friend in a regular small bar I visit
yeah i feel like snack bar's vibe is so chill and wholesome
@@Aceig And you can get your own bottle too so it's even easier to go back
Bars like this are amazing! I went to a super small bar like this when I was in Japan and it was the best experience
@@typicallyusual6984 The own bottle idea might be one of my fav I've ever heard off, for us people that have (naturally) pretty high tolerance to alcohol that would solve so many issues on the economic end when it comes to going out.
The only thing missing here is Kaho saying “I’m actually a regular here”
True
It’s implied at this point
LMAOOOO
@@randombystander5324 hahaa
Yea
Why is nobody talking about the fact that the bartender Yui did the mocap for FF7 Remake?!
Ikr?? Dang...
RIGHT??? YUI'S FREAKIN AMAZING.
that is so cool, dang
IKR
That’s sooo crazy. They acted like that was nothing. My whole jaw dropped
This should just be part of a series called “Connor and Kaho Go Drinking”
Kaho tries to find a Boyfriend for Connor Part 1.
@@PhilipWester Part 2*
Please make this a series now.
connor & kahono nomikai
@@spritepunk Oh right, the male strip club
Idk why but everytime I watch these videos I always get so smiley and giggly. It's like watching Connor get embarrassed gives me second hand embarrassment but it's all worth it because it's funny
Same and agree
haha same
Bro I’m rewatching it just cs of just how wholesome it is.
as a naturally awkward person watching these feels like exposure therapy
Yess me tooo its so fun !!!
Queen Kaho graces us with her presence once again. Long may she reign.
Praise be.
Long may she reign!
@oky fuck yea we keep it halal
She’s from favourite Japanese drama RNLB4!
@oky wow.
Compared to maid cafe, this bar is 100 times more fun with how friendly and chill the bartender and the customers is!
Does look like it
Your name killed me
Honestly a lot of gay bars tend to just be more chill and casual places for some reason, its an escape for a lot of people.
@@Drazer012 I can see that. For a lot of people "I'm gay" is probably the hardest thing they can say, with that already out of the way in an environment where that's accepted without question I imagine that makes it extremely easy to just kick back and relax.
It felt less fake to me. A big deal breaker for me is people overly forcing kindness onto others.
A bar where the bartenders drink too?? I can't imagine the skill and dexterity needed to make the perfect cocktail while you're absolutely plastered
Agreed
I worked in a small town bar in New York, we all drank while working Its the norm here
I think it's not quite as bad as in "normal" bars, since it's more about the interaction with the barkeeper and you pay for your time and so on, so I'd guess people don't get quite as plastered there
365th like.
it's probably normal in smaller bars. I've also worked 6months in a small bar in germany, we always used to drink with some of the patrons. you obviously don't drink too much so you can still work. I've mostly just mixed my own favourite drink, not very strong, when someone wanted to share a drink
I used to live in Japan in the late 90’s, went to Nichome so much, everyone considered me part of the furniture. The term “mama” actually only referred to a few “famous” bar operators, it wasn’t universal then. It’s hilarious to see that’s now an established title.
Kaho: "This is a gay bar"
Connor: "Okay"
Kaho: "They like anime here"
Connor: "SHIT, KAHO!! THAT'S ALL YOU HAD TO SAY!"
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@@kageokurayami8719 yet
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This honestly looks like the most fun Connor has had at a bar. Such a fun friendly atmosphere.
I agree 💯
As a straight dude, I'd go tbh. Looks pretty fun and the people seem like really good people.
Yeah he had so much fun. I was smiling for 30min like an Idiot bc I felt so happy for him having a good time.
Really wish he can go back there more oftenly seems like he had a great time and perhaps even was able to make new friends?! Go Connor!!
@@SweetXoXMira same
I was fully expecting Kaho to say she was a regular there
i was hoping. totally not because my neurons are always semi active when she's on screen due to her sheer cute culturedness
everybody was...
Me too
God, I wish
Haha, that moment when the bartender tells Connor: 何飲みますかって。Which means basically "Ask them: what do you want to drink?" And Connor instead of asking what do you want to drink, just repeats the the whole thing. I honestly can't tell if it was on purpose or just a mistake. And ofc everybody is too polite to correct him. :-D
He did the same with いらっしゃいませ, he got it eventually but at first he said いらっしゃいませって. He probably wasn't aware of the meaning of って.
Thats so cute though 😭
Omg, thats so cute tho honestly I'm surprised I didn't catch that lol
That's how I understood that he actually doesn't speak Japanese. 😅 He probably just knows some words and some all made sentences like "My name is..., I'm from X country, etc".
@@shizukagozen777 in a few videos he has actually had full conversations with people before even if he didnt fully understand everything and has said that he takes daily Japanese lessons, so whilst hes not fluent he definitely knows more than the average non japanese speaking person
"Connor will drink anything, he's from England so..."
As a proud Bri'ish dude, I agree.
@Just Dope go away!!!!
@@nanashi1173 just report these bots
I'm German and I related to that statement too.
Same
I'm Irish and I too relate to this message
I love when I see Connor standing in a random area of Japan I know a wild Kaho is just offscreen waiting to jump in.
she's basically a regular at this point. 😂
Hahaha 😅😅😅 so true
@@isaamaandaa a co-host and devil on the shoulder
Yeah she's a regular here
Connor is 93% straight, but damn that 7% is always hard in these videos
@oky oh I like noodle language, thanks for sharing your noodles
he shows his true colors in this one
@@markehlpetersen1040 theyre about to do ☯️👨❤️👨
@@setro5582 that’s pretty sussy
Always hard you say? 🤔
Connor: (trying to cleanly put ice in the glass)
Everyone, yelling: _"CUTEEEEEEE. Everything about him is so cute!!!"_
"Everything about him is so cute, my motherhood nature is spilling out" ah yes, he will fit in just fine with the cdawg fanbase
You telling me we all agree with this? For me I have to say yes btw
Lol
@@franziskathiel4669 Maybe not everyone, but I'd say a good chunk of us would agree lmao
@@IL_801 lmao
I adore how the gays have just collectively adopted Connor. Fills a glass with ice? You are my son now.
Maybe they knows somethin we dont 😂
Gays are very friendly and positive people. Im superstraight but i have gay friends all around the world. If you Treat them equal/normal, they will accept you as a family member, but be aware you can't avoid a dick talk like in the video^^
@@MeisterPothead ....superstraight? emm you seem like a nice dude honestly but being "super straight" is actually super duper transphobic. like, idk if you're transphobic or not but i just wanted you to know that a lot of the people that made that term are incels, nazis and bigots D: its fine if you don't wanna date a trans person but by calling yourself "super straight" you are invalidating trans people's existence and basically calling them "not real."
@@thatweirdodaniel I guess you cant know, but we dont give a shit about those names in Europe..
Are you from Korea btw? You should also know that most gays on the world dislike the american LGBTQ movement.. just dont
@@MeisterPothead I'm bi, latin american, currently living in latin america-- I'm nonbinary
I know it's a common theme for some that trans people are simply undesirable but I still find it stupid you decided to make an entire identity about it just to feel like a minority, you are not
you can date whoever you want and be attracted to or instantly turned off by anyone's history as much as you like, just be respectful about it, "superstraight" was created as an identity simply to invalidate trans and queer people, using it genuinely is not it's original intended purpose and you're not only normalizing invalidating trans binary individuals but indirectly invalidating queer people's sexualities by using a label meant to invade queer spaces
if you're trying to be an ally you're doing an incredibly shit job at it, and don't start saying other countries disagree when you only belong to a singular one, literally everything is gendered in spanish the word 'the' is nonexistant and replaced by 'her/him' and we're still right here, having to invent pronouns that are gender-neutral so we can fucking exist
I'm a straight guy, but to be honest, gay bars were always the most welcoming and chillest places i've ever gone.
Instead of the men wanting to fight you they more or like want to bang you instead. Which is why they are so nice.
"I'm a straight guy, but---"
Yeah i stopped reading there lol
@@heyjeySigma hilarious
@@NatzoXavier I would mind that. 😏
@@heyjeySigma ?
I fucking died when he slapped he straw saying “too small get away” 😭😭😭😭
Summary: Japanese men simp over Conner, who gets a massive ego boost
Or: Japanese men simp over Connor while talking about his big peepee
@@HomosapienNo94628 hoping for him to have a big peepee*
Dio: YES YES YES
@@ByronVII白耳義 "goodbye forever"
I find him good looking as well :D
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT HOW L LITERALLY KILLED THE FF OPENING? He should do a cover
Oh my god- I thought I was the only one who would comment on it!
YES, YES THEY SHOULD! THEY DID SO WELL!
FACTS he really should 😩
He did amazing I thought I was hearing a anime intro song he was that amazing
Yes. L's cover of FF Opening is so good. I am shook like Connor. :D
Do u mean fire force or what?
Can we please PLEASE have a video where like a professional cosplayer gets Connor all dolled up in cosplay and they do a photoshoot and everything??
YEEEEEEES!!!
This this this
Would be so cool!!
YES
THISSS
As a gay latino who wishes to visit Japan, this video is gold. First thanks to Connor for being so cool and second showing this side of the community that rarely any straight RUclipsr would ever do. Also the two customers were really good at the karaoke.
Connor, to me, has now officially got the *BIGGEST* *BALLS* man could ever hope to have.
He may be small pp, but he have the bigga ballzu
@@giboi03 PFFT-
Yeah, not going to a gay bar on Japan is smoll pp energy
@@giboi03 he likes frontal penetrative stuff.....he doesn't like bjs at all :(
@@RecoveringChristian but i didn't say anything about his preferences
What a Chad, flirting with everyone like a true chad
moist
A true sigma male
Sigma grindset
true chad getting flirted with by everyone
Imagine Connor coming back and he's now the "I'm regular here"
HELP LMFAOOAOA
@@kevitamaster-brewkombucha5472 it’s not that funny tbf
@@RottenWeeblet ikr
@@RottenWeeblet nah, it's hella funny.
I teach mostly Japanese students. They said Japan doest fully accept LGBT . It is nice to hear that there is a place to be yourself you know.
I don't have first hand experience, so take this with a grain of salt, but from what I've heard, young people there are just as accepting as they are in the US, and Western Europe. Of course, given the aging population, that doesn't mean things are easy right now, but progress continues to be made, even if the effects are delayed.
This episode of Kaho's bizzare yaoi adventure ft.connor was pretty great
Yuss!!
I saw the title in my notifications and thought to myself: "That was Kaho's idea right?"
ruclips.net/video/3wHWI9XOrUI/видео.html wow, noodle language
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@@ls200076 3* including yours.
@oky BEGONE BOT
Is it ever not kaho's idea?
Damn, mama is an absolute legend. Did dance choreography and scenes for iconic video games and anime openings and then decided to open a bar. That’s pretty cool
Yeah the mama is so talented and charismatic I’m v impressed
As a straight man very comfortable with his sexuality, I 100% want to visit this bar, haha.
Dude, you're a legend. I wish there were more people like you, lol. 🙌💯
Same
Absolute king
That's cool dude......
Wanna go together?
Yeah but definitely not alone
I really appreciate Cdawg taking the time to go to places like this. He doesn't make fun of these places or judge them, I really appreciate that he genuinely goes to learn more about them. And he's willing to make a fool out of himself to have a good time. I really do respect him for that!
Yeah he makes the show even better with his presence. Also he's very kawaii 😍
Most of us brits don't care lol. I prefer gay bars as it's way less rowdy and the ego boosts are a plus 😂
I do confess that I was worried looking at the title and the title image as comedy can be taken too far especially at the expense of the LGBTQ+ community but having watched the video I agree with you. He is very respectful
Thats so true
He doesnt make fun of these places nor judges them
He goes to learn and thats rlly cool
I'm fairly sure it's well times with pride which is occuring now in the UK. But also I think Connors just really chill.
Its so amazing to see how the language barrier is not an issue when the people are so open and accepting. What a wholesome video
We can all thank his editor and kajo honeslty how he makes the video conversational and how kajo translate and convey what connor meant
@@nekomancer8471 agreed a whole lotta editing has to go in there to cut of all the interpreting part
You know Connor is a true JoJo fan when he tries to work in Japanese gay bars like these.
w a t
Do you even reply to replies?
@@8man789 sometimes they do
I mean, he did cosplay tequila Joseph, so the math checks out.
Yare Yare Daze
The regulars and the bartender was so wholesome. I'm actually smiling my cheeks off just watching this 🤣
All jokes aside I was worried about this when I saw the title, there's a lot of "look at me the straight dude doing things in a gay bar" videos that basically just use it almost as a punchline. Which in a way devalues the prospect of someone being gay or going to a place where they are around similar people.
Connor engaged with everyone respectfully and used the video to ask actual queer people what it's like being queer in Japan and what being gay has been like in their experience, really raising some awareness for the community.
TL;DR: Good job Connor you did it right and I'm thankful to see someone raise awareness of queer folks in areas that aren't just San Francisco and such
That's how I felt about this too. This wasn't a joke just a dude going to a bar, working there for a few hours and having some slightly awkward fun with some people.
Honestly love connor for how he respect every new things around him and maybe that helps him build up a good reputation because as he said in many of his video he do everything in the backround and ask for the dos and dont
Connor's not straight, though. He doesn't label himself, but has gone on the record saying he's not fully heterosexual but doesn't feel comfortable calling himself bisexual either.
Iirc Japanese gay bars are open to public. Some straight dudes and girls do frequent gay bars there since the Mamas are usually much more friendly and easy to talk to.
@@PhilipWester that I wasn't aware of but regardless being not were and popping into queer spaces can go really wrong if the person is not prepared or respectful.
Point being Connor was really good about this despite not truly describing himself as queer
No one talking about how the bartender did the dance cheography for Cloud in FFX 7 Remake, thats awesome.
I know right! That’s so awesome
As a Final Fantasy lover, I need to shake this man's hand and give him a kiss for that scene.
Conner: "I will never to that again."
Kaho: "You will."
Connor: "Oh well ..."
Cannur
Do*
didnt expect for this video to be 30mins of Connor getting flustered. so wholesome and adorable
As awkward as he is, it's nice to see he honestly enjoys himself, and especially now he seemed to have opened up well, since the guys weren't pressuring him as much, not to mention the amount of drinks lol.
I think we've found someone in the closet
This video showed why I like Connor's 'I tried' series. Most of these kinds of videos try to play up the erroneous "Japan is so weird" stereotype, whereas Connor always tries to learn about the actual people.
ya nailed it
Alternative title: "As always, Connor manages to seduce everyone in a bar"
OMFG i'm so fanboying over this dancer now that i know he's been in FF 7 remake, such a magical project.
I love how shy Connor gets when people show him affection or call him cute/handsome...but then again, I get v easily flustered/embarrassed and am the type to try to hide my face to hide my own embarrassment...so...I feel you, boy. You're not alone.
Same. It's embarrassing and nice at the same time. xD
I think that’s such a cute habit to have though! Adorable
Same
He's Welsh. Of course he's shy.
@@nienke169 im going to jump off a building
I appreciate Kaho’s continual and endless connections that feature on Connor’s channel, truly, she is the producer of his Japanese Vlog content.
She's a regular, everywhere. So her connections will most likely give connor more content
I can't get over Connor's panicked "IRASHAIMASEEEEEN" when that first patron walked in HAHAHAHAH our cutie
Turtle approved
ME TOO SDLIFUB
SAME HERE SSDBFBA
It's adorable how Connor keeps adding the -tte at the end of the things he's told to say. These men are right, he is kawaii.
Also, protip for Japanese karaoke: you don't need to be able to read the lyrics if you only sing anisongs you know by heart.
I LITERALLY COULDN'T STOP SMILING THEY'RE SO NICE!!
Same!! :)
Same. What a cosy place!
Same I was smiling so much my cheeks hurt lol
holy crap me neither
Bro I wanna be there friends 🤚😩💕
I really appreciate how L was was always referred to by they/them, and it was never remarked upon. In videos like this one - examining queer culture from an outside perspective - small details like that can really go a long way in increasing acceptance and awareness.
L as in L Lawliet?
@@midnxghtears4523 L as in the patron sitting next to Aki
It warms my heart seeing Connor get progressively better with his Japanese each video
I've noticed that too!!
got second hand embarrassment from how he was repeating things though :(
Bartender: Say "welcome!"
Connor: "say welcome!"
@@eresoup7229 oof 😂
This is a fantastic episode. Love how hospitable, sporting and 'real' Yui Mama, L and Aki were, talking about anything and everything. A real heartwarming gem
Connor: "What do you think my type is?"
Yui-san: Isn't your type the kind of person who likes the color green?
Yui-san: *has a bar that's themed green, wears green pants and also drinks green alcohol*
I see, I see....
I ship it
@@oryou8125 uh…
@@oryou8125 uh…
Oh, Lord!! It was a joke, don't bully me 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣
Well yes captain obvious
Kaho joins Connor on so many of these escapades, she should have her own RUclips channel at this point. I imagine it'd do very well.
Technically she does, but stopped about a couple of years ago to do twitch instead.
ruclips.net/channel/UCPnqrfTZthxa40dCWo0TWFw
wait but Connor's Japanese has seriously improved! he's even starting to lose the accent when he speaks :) you can tell he's really trying hard to learn the language
Connors living the dream with everyone calling him cute for doing literally anything-
I love that the reference of 2 and 3 fingers just went over connor's head even with all the Yaoi he read.
It didn’t for me, so I was just 😮
i was like: o h 😏
….What?
@@PowWowChikaBowWow6902 you're too innocent
Time stamp?
L being the ultimate gay person, knowing how to sing so well, is a drag queen, does cosplay, and they're amazing at everything.
I have to admit, I'm a bit jealous.
Man's slaying all the boxes 😳😩
Wow! You marked all the checkboxes!
Do ya know what he sang? :0 I've been wanting to hear it again ... But don't know the lyrics and the title.
@@mr.j1770 I think that was the first opening of fire force. Had a lot of difficulty remembering myself lol
He is someone of many talents, for sure.
“Everything he does is so cute”. Every time they say that I am cry laughing so hard 🤣.
Also side note, Connor’s Japanese is so good now.
it's far from being good, but that's what makes it funny haha. but definitely can see SOME improvement.
More like he is more comfortable trying to speak it now, and that will only lead to more knowledge of the language
As a bisexual myself, this is an ANIME-zing video!! Since it’s in Japan, and I love their culture and customs , and they even support LGBTQ+, and they are NICEEEE- I NEED TO VISIT THIS AMAZING PLACE!!!
Right? This place looks amazing, ugh! 😭
No, Japanese people don't support LGBTQ+, you're imagining things rn. 😕
Well, saying that Japan supports LGBTQ is not true to me. They may don't hate them, but they don't care actually. I saw a video about it (can't remember the RUclips chanel sorry). Some of them even don't have a clue about what means "LGBT" (and I'm not talking about elders, but people around 20 yo...). Other think that it barely exists in Japan, which of course is false like anywhere else on earth, etc. I don't think this is the perfect country to be gay honestly.
And they literally have a whole ass town dedicated for LGBTQ+ community 😭😭 prolly the only Asian country to have a private gay town for Queers to enjoy and have fun.
@@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos probably* No reason to not use actual words.
Haha when Conner was repeating the “って” as the bartender told him what to say lmaoooo it’s too funny
LMAO
i was dying lmaooo he's too adorable
For those who don't know, って(tte) is the "casual" citation particle "と"(to). It quotes whatever is before it. In this case, it's a shorthand for "something_somethingって言って(tte itte)" which basically means: Please say "something_something". To keep things short, it's almost as if Connor was saying "Please say something_something" altogether, when you're only supposed to say "something_something". Not making fun of him in the slightest, btw. Japanese is ridiculously hard. I'd never be able to hold a 1 on 1 with a native like he does so effortlessly. Either that, or I'd have to overthink things through resulting in probably like 30 seconds of silence after every verbal interaction, which is just awkward as hell.
Whenever there's a citation particle, a citation verb usually follows. Although rarely used this way, the verb can also be used later in the sentence compared to the particle, i.e. it's not necessary for the verb to be right next to the particle. However, if the citation verb is nowhere to be seen in that sentence, it's deduced from context. Things like: と言う/toiu = "to say /that/", と思う/toomou = "to think /that/", と考える/tokangaeru = "to consider /that/", とする/tosuru = "to presume /that/... OR to treat ...(を) as..." OR an euphemism of と言う/と考える/と主張する(to shuchou suru), etc..
That's not to say citation is と's only job. There are plenty of functions attached to that single character that are deduced from context, so yeah. In って's case, however, it's all about citation. Be it abstract, or literal.
@@m8onethousand can you speak in laymens terms?
@@meggpurpleyou5870 basically bartender telling connor "say hello" and connor repeating "say hello" instead of just hello lmao
These people seem so chill, fr. Also I love their usage of the word "cute", finally some people who also like to call everything and everyone cute 👁️👁️👍
I’m already bi and I - DEAD ASS - want to go to this bar!
Everyone seems so sweet and down to earth. Just an absolute vibe!
@@galaxy_kitten95 If there's a gay bar in your area I recommend checking it out. From my experience it's very easy to bond with the people there and maybe you'll even find the love of your life (if you haven't already that is) :^)
@@galaxy_kitten95 I absolutely agree! There's just no pressure at all on the conversation, they're all having the fun of their lives.
It makes me so happy to see Connor called cute in this video and be told he is attractive, ever since the host club video where they were hazing him I was worried he maybe was starting to believe that he wasn't attractive when it was never true. This looks like it was such a fun experience and these are people I would love to hang with!
Im glad things are changing. When I was a kid my friend was almost beaten to death for coming out Gay.
That's awful, is your friend all right now? But it's great that people are becoming more open-minded, really nice to see.
We Stan confident and comfortable with who he is Connor
True
Indeed we do
I haven’t started the video yet, I just hope it isn’t weird
@a bot that annoys people yeah
Yes
The wholesome energy of this whole video is almost too much to handle
*butt holesome.
They say "cute" so much. It's just so cute.
I love the fact that you can tell Connor's Japanese is improving. (Also, I think this might be my favorite video so far. It's like a bunch of friends hanging out)
I love this! as a western gay dude I love that there is so much that we share. The vibe is just perfect. gay dudes getting together to be a bit camp, have laughs and good chats
I definitely need a Kaho in my life, especially as a guide in Japan
ruclips.net/video/dQw4w9WgXcQ/видео.html
she is just a regular on the channel
I feel like I recognised kaho but not from where but I'm not sure where... did she do TV?
@@seanwalsh6835 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@Harsh she doesnt do porn anymore bhai
I know drag was mentioned for like a quick minute from this video, but I’m very curious of what the drag scene is like in Japan and it’d be cool if Connor could make a video about it someday. As someone who loves the art of drag and has watched Rupaul’s Drag Race I’d always wondered how drag is like outside of the United States so it’d definitely be interesting to see!
GOOD SUGGESTION i hope he can see this
all I've seen about that topic is from a channel called World of Xtra, from the drag performer Xtra. they're extra-flamboyant but they have many, many videos on that topic!
@@aJazzyFeel oh thanks, i’ll definitely check that out now!
Check out Tokyo BTM's channel they have a video abt Japanese drags 😊❤️
@@aJazzyFeel was about to mention Xtra as well! I had no idea drag culture was so present in Japan before him! And he is sooo funny and entertaining
I really love how comfortable Connor is around queer people, and how he is always respectful, kind and good humoured. It might be the theme of a video but it's never a spectacle. As a gay person videos like this make me nervous but Connor's are always SO delightful.
I always get nervous too because we are too often the butt of the joke and I know a lot of RUclipsrs went into the hurtful direction in the past.
Im happy that fellow queer people also enjoy Connor's content. I've recently been seeing ppl saying that he profits over us ever since the yaoi audio book he did. I wonder what do y'all think about this??
@@meatloverdelight most Yaoi/BL are made for straight women so there's already issues there which should be addressed.
I wouldn't really mind if Connor profited from an Ace story. If the story was harmful maybe tho.
Another thing to consider, doesn't Connor work for a subsidiary of Bookwalker? So if Bookwalker wanted him to make an Audiobook book, what could he reasonably do while still keeping a good relationship?
Over his time in Japan seeing Connor turn into an ally and using his platform to shine a positive light onto the community is a great thing to see
@@aarondubourg3706 Also consider that it was his own pitch to make the audiobook. He used his own money to start this because he believes it would work out. It was not because it would be an easy money grab but he worked hard for it.
You should do a follow up! I'm super interested to see how the business is doing post Covid
This makes me so happy. As a lesbian I thought that if I ever go to Japan, I might have to conceal this part of myself. Knowing that there are welcoming places like this one in Japan is heartwarming.
Me too... Well my sister is lesbian and both of us loves anime and Japan.. Knowing places like this makes me happy.
You don't need to. You guys are always welcome
Agreed! Same sentiments! I love the discussion. It was so enlightening but also still very fun. I am looking forward to a follow-up, or just Conner coming by again.
Like Connor, go to Shinjuku nichome, if you visit Tokyo. It is the largest LGBTQ area in Japan.
heyy same here!
"I was the dancer for the Honey Bee scene in FF7R"
whoa. that was a super dope fact
Kaho purely *enjoys* this no matter in which way you look at it
This video is so wholesome, my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. 😊
As a gay I can say we have a universal language , we don’t need to speak the language we just get each other . Yes mama
damn that makes me kind of jealous ..
When they called Mama, “Mama”I immediately understood why 😂😂😂😂.
@the pickle channel 100 accurate
It doesn't take a super secret gay language to read between the lines ya know
@@nix2939 it's a joke dude,calm down.
I love how they were hyping him up throughout this lol they're so sweet.
Another epuisode of: Connor and Kaho's mission to find every interesting bar in Japan,
This is like my favorite video i swear it was so fun and just great. Ik a lot of people in the comments said this but as a queer person I’m glad this is here, it’s a good balance and talking about the struggles of coming out is very real. Love to see stuff like this!
Connor: *goes to any cafe*
Kaho: *I’M A REGULAR HERE*
Kaho: they love anime
Conner: they do??
Conner: sprints to the door*
I like how connor looks like he’s gotten more confident doing stuff like this is Japan like in the yaoi cafe he looked very nervous but here he seems much more natural just thought that was interesting
I think part of it is the fact that he understands japanese more and can have a conversation now, I'm glad he has improved so much with the language :)
To be fair, I'd feel a little uncomfortable in the Yaoi cafe too. it's just really awkward to blatantly stare at people kinda making out. and the fact that that was basically all scripted and they are actors is a big factor. In this video, everyone was just being themselves, sitting, chatting, having a good time. it's less awkward when it's real. or at least I think that is the reason...
the atmosphere of the bar seems so nice, the staff have an amazing connection with the costumers. it seems so nice and friendly.