Thứ Tư, 28 tháng 11, 2018

Waching daily Nov 28 2018

We're waiting for you at "Bunka"!

Let's do our best on day 3!Let's Go!

Hello,everyone!

I'm Hiko Achiha

Today in Bunka Fashion College

I came to the school festival

There are many guests with unique fashion

My dress is

from the "BABY" brand today

Right now

Let's go inside!

I came to "RE-TENT" booth

Let's hear from the student staff of the "RE-TENT"

-What's your name?-I'm Nanami Inoue

-In this "TENT"

we handle goods of various artists

This T-shirt is from here.And we have

a lot of trending products.

-Hello.What's your store's name?

-It's "Nacho Club"

.-"Nacho club".Where does this name come from?

-"Nacho" is a Spanish football player

It comes from his name.

-Do you like football?

-Yes

-All our staff likes football very much

-He said all staff likes football

-I heard there is some machine in the back.

Let's go to see!

This is the embroidery machine .

"RE-TENT" collaborates with it every year

This is the base, when you say it in clothes term

In "TENT"

If you buy something ,

you will get one service ticket and

in your clothes or personal item

you can get embroidery here

2018

Bunka Fashion College

School Festival

We're waiting for you!

-I'd like to hear from the teacher

-Please introduce yourself

-I'm Morimoto and professor of Bunka Fashion College

-It's nice to talk with you. -Nice to meet you.

-What do you teach?

-Now I'm in department of Foundation of fashion technology

a 1st year course

I'm the homeroom teacher.

-Mainly I teach making clothes,

pattern making and sewing.

-I am in charge of promoting the fashion show

-We prepare the guests to come here

in order to make as much guests happy

-In the fashion show

there are various models

-Overseas students has been increasing

For models, there are

Japanese and of various countries

they are very active in the show

-I felt the Otaku model

was so cool

when I saw them in the video at first,I was wondering what kind of fashion this is

but I was surprised that he looked so cool

-Bunka Fashion College is a fashion school

we are not just about the fashion

also shoes,hats,bags,jewelry

we have a department of creating, but also

we have department of distribution, which is business and stylists,

And also model course, hair-makeup course, knit-design course and so on

since we have many department and course

to pursue your dream, choose your suitable college, and please consider enrolling here

For more infomation >> 【Bunka Fashion College】2018 School Festival Fashion Show introduction of backstage vol.1 - Duration: 5:06.

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DİZ AĞRISI OLANLAR İÇİN EGZERSİZLER - Kalça ve bacakların çalışacak! - Duration: 7:22.

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loltyler1 trash | doublelift murder?? | LOL Random stream#335 - Duration: 11:12.

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Container introductions - 20' DC and HC shipping containers - Duration: 3:46.

MC Containers' container introduction series

20' DC and HC shipping containers

Welcome to the first MC Containers' container introduction video.

I'm Juha Halmesmäki from MC Containers Oulu, Finland.

In this video series, we introduce you to each of our container models.

Let's kick of with the most popular model - the 20 foot (6 m) DC/DV shipping container

which stands 8½ ft (2,6 m) tall.

The container is also available as a 9½ ft (2,9 m) tall High Cube (HC) model.

You can distinguish the HC model from it's yellow and black striped tapes on it's upper corners

as well as height warning stickers found on most models (not this one).

The only difference between these models is their height

So we will introduce you the normal height DC model.

Shipping containers are made of durable corten steel

which can withstand decades of loading and shipping.

The front end of the container, which many also falsely expect to be it's back end

is always enclosed in the basic model.

The container has pockets for loading, unloading and moving around with a forklift

Also found on the container are corner pieces on every one of it's corners

for lifting the container with appropriate container handling equipment.

Let's move on to the container's doors.

On the doors you can find the required markings - the container's prefix, weight information etc.

But we'll look more into them in later episodes.

The pair doors have twisting lock poles

which you can use to lock the container with hanging locks.

For even more security, our new containers also have a lock box for locking the doors to each other.

The doors are opened by turning up the holders

then turning the handles

and finally pulling the doors open.

The handles can be found at center height or lower down the door

depending on the container's manufacturer.

For floor materials, we use bamboo,

plywood, steel or wood.

This particular model has a bamboo floor

which is lighter and more ecological than other floor materials.

The 20' DC also features 2-6 ventilation outlets on both sides

again depending on the container's manufacturer.

Also there is a various number of hooks for tieing cargo

on the edges of the container's roof and floor.

That's all for this episode of MC Containers' container introduction series.

Stay tuned for more container models on our next episode.

Thanks for watching.

Toodeloo!

Lockable poles

Lockbox (by default in new containers)

Corner pieces on all corners for handling

Pockets for forklifts

Ventilation shafts

Hooks for tieing cargo

Also available as a 30 cm taller High Cube model

MC Containers

Sales, rental, parts, modifications

www.mccontainers.com

For more infomation >> Container introductions - 20' DC and HC shipping containers - Duration: 3:46.

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Mangalya Balam Telugu Movie Scene HD | Sobhan Babu | Jaya Sudha | Radhika | Suresh Production - Duration: 9:18.

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Rolling Sky 2 - All Levels - Duration: 13:43.

Rolling Sky 2 - All levels (Timestamp is included in description and pinned comment)

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Neo Visits The Oracle | The Matrix (1999) Movie Clip - Duration: 5:09.

I know you're Neo.

Be right with you.

- You're the Oracle? - Bingo.

Not quite what you were expecting, right?

Almost done.

Smell good, don't they?

Yeah.

I'd ask you to sit down...

...but you're not going to anyway.

- And don't worry about the vase. - What vase?

That vase.

I'm sorry.

I said, don't worry about it.

I'll get one of my kids to fix it.

How did you know?

What's really going to bake your noodle later on is...

...would you still have broken it if I hadn't said anything?

You're cuter than I thought.

I can see why she likes you.

Who?

Not too bright, though.

You know why Morpheus brought you to see me.

So...

...what do you think?

Do you think you are the One?

I don't know.

You know what that means?

It's Latin.

Means, "Know thyself."

I'll let you in on a little secret.

Being the One is just like being in love.

No one can tell you you're in love. You just know it...

...through and through.

Balls to bones.

Well...

...I'd better have a look at you.

Open your mouth. Say, "Ah."

Okay...

Now I'm supposed to say, "Hmm, that's interesting, but..."

Then you say:

But what?

But you already know what I'm going to tell you.

- I'm not the One. - Sorry, kid.

You got the gift...

...but it looks like you're waiting for something.

What?

Your next life, maybe. Who knows?

That's the way these things go.

- What's funny? - Morpheus.

He almost had me convinced.

I know.

Poor Morpheus.

Without him, we're lost.

What do you mean, "without him"?

Are you sure you want to hear this?

Morpheus believes in you, Neo.

And no one, not you, not even me...

...can convince him otherwise.

He believes it so blindly...

...that he's going to sacrifice his life to save yours.

What?

You're going to have to make a choice.

In the one hand, you'll have Morpheus' life.

And in the other hand, you'll have your own.

One of you is going to die.

Which one will be up to you.

I'm sorry, kiddo. I really am.

You have a good soul.

And I hate giving good people bad news.

Don't worry about it.

As soon as you step outside that door...

...you'll start feeling better.

You'll remember you don't believe in any of this fate crap.

You're in control of your own life.

Remember?

Here...

...take a cookie.

I promise, by the time you're done eating it...

...you'll feel right as rain.

For more infomation >> Neo Visits The Oracle | The Matrix (1999) Movie Clip - Duration: 5:09.

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Bán Đồ Chơi Tài Xỉu Uy Tín - Hột Tài Xỉu Báo Rung - Duration: 7:00.

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Yao Shen Ji ep 101 ENGSUB - Tales of Demons & Gods Season 3 Episode 21 ENGSUB - Duration: 7:16.

slow to spread the letter

the world's capitalists are now confronting the divine world . Do not look dead

I heard impotence. have animosity with Nie li

especially the war

there is this story

be positive . not welcome from afar

Unexpected reason is also interested in war genius

the old patriarch's guest

I only come to contribute joy

I heard two houses have a fight

I am also curious. Can you guide me?

ok

Let's go this side

junior high priest Long time no see

astronomical This place is crowded. should not

wait to see if I beat you dead

When the teacher stops, the teacher suddenly improves

I rely on her to help her increase

since we massage her

go to die

astronomical do not provoke

instead of harming the atmosphere here. just a little rash

how

Fighting is no more a bonus

OK . You have a lot of faith

there is nothing you can do

This does not need to bother him

We can pay for Nie li . he arbitrarily priced out

ok . The first match will be his match and the penalty

I bet the winner

50 millions . how

The faith of the genius is only 50 million

or say. You are so poor

astronomical Do not let him encourage you

Little boy not hot

We play 3 matches

The first battle a little cautious also okay

Do not know if you want to bet 3 games

ok

It seems we are a bit nervous

Rich like me . of course play to the end

You are very sweet

just him. knitting club participates in betting

do not know who will testify

Of course everyone is here

astronomical fight with NIE li

was able to bet

We bet the winner in 50 ways

In addition, the two sides battle. set up 50 million

Thank you for witnessing here

50 millions . Our life has not seen so much

harm too

Nie li

I won in 20 ways

Do not let me down

ok. rest assured

astronomical

vs Nie li

preparation begins

wait . the family

For more infomation >> Yao Shen Ji ep 101 ENGSUB - Tales of Demons & Gods Season 3 Episode 21 ENGSUB - Duration: 7:16.

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[SORI] SoRi's First Solo Single "Touch" Photoshoot! EP2 - Duration: 4:45.

Sori's YouTube Channel

Moving on to the next outfit!

We're gonna go outside for this.

(2 Soris?)

(Outdoor shoot in progress!)

(Sori hops around the grass barefoot)

(Are you perhaps Heidi, Girl of the Alps?)

(Jump!)

(I guess she just wants to hop around regardless of the shoot.)

(Jumping continues)

(Boasting her flexibility)

(Latex shoot will be next, Stay tuned!)

For more infomation >> [SORI] SoRi's First Solo Single "Touch" Photoshoot! EP2 - Duration: 4:45.

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OK SO TOKYO HAS A COUNTRYSIDE TOO? 首都圏にも田舎があるんだね! - Duration: 10:14.

- [Micaela] Tokyo.

It is one of the ten most populated cities

in the entire world.

Streets are constantly buzzing,

people are always on the move,

and there's hardly a moment of silence

in between the chaos.

But did you know that the Greater Tokyo Area

is comprised of the seven surrounding prefectures as well?

It's true that Tokyo Metropolis is an exciting place to be,

but an hour away in any direction

will bring you to wide open spaces, fresh air,

small communities and old-fashioned towns

that are still largely untouched by tourism.

Today weʼre going to take a laid-back look

at some of the scenery that lies

one step beyond Tokyo as we think we know it.

(typewriter clicking)

- [Micaela] Hey guys, how's it going, it's Micaela,

and I'm currently on a four day trip

exploring the the Greater Tokyo Region.

These are the suburbs of Tokyo

that tourists don't normally come to,

so it's pretty interesting to get out here

and see what it's actually like.

So, day one we're here in Tsuru City in Yamanashi Prefecture

and it's a small town near the foot of Mount Fuji.

The really defining thing about this area

is the natural spring water

that it sources from Mount Fuji itself.

They're these gorgeous waterfalls

and crystal clear rivers flowing throughout the city.

(water flowing) (grooving music)

(water rushing)

We're catching a beautiful sunset tonight.

After an overcast day,

it's nice to see some color in the sky, it's so gorgeous.

We've got this giant waterfall right here too.

(sighs) Fresh air, beautiful scenery.

(typewriter clicking)

I love little farming towns like this.

So we're on a very bumpy dirt road

and we are heading into the mountains

here in Otsuki City. - Yes.

- We're going to have lunch.

- Great. - At a Yakuzen place,

like a medicinal, herbal lunch, and I'm really excited.

We have gone deep into the forest.

- [Norm] Yeah.

- [Micaela] And this is like a bumpy dirt road,

and it's so,

what's the word?

It's like narrow. - It's a pretty wild ride.

- Yeah. - It's pretty wild.

- [Micaela] This is a place that you would never

think to come to on your own. - No.

I would stop driving.

- Yeah. - Way down there.

- I wouldn't be brave enough to

try to find this place - No.

- without a tour guide.

So I'm really glad that we're getting brought out here.

- [Kim] Yeah.

(dog barking)

("Guessing Game" by Justnormal)

- So, this is Yakuzen-Ryouri.

It's medicinal food that

according to today's menu is based on the Libra horoscope,

which is very interesting.

And it's supposed to have medicinal properties

that are good for like your back and your liver, and,

stuff like that. - All in general.

- Yeah, probably in general.

- Yeah. - This is probably

the healthiest meal I've had in awhile,

but I actually, I love stuff like this.

I love food. - I don't think I've ever

had a meal this healthy.

- Really? - At like, ever.

This will be new experience

all in it's own. - You're gonna be

a brand new man.

- Here we go. - You're gonna walk out

of here 10 years younger.

- I'm about to eat a vegetable.

(group chuckles)

- [Man] Don't do it.

- These are real things that are happening.

(Micaela laughs)

- From what I can see,

Otsuki City is a very traditional town,

which quietly reflects on days gone by.

Itʼs attractions are mainly the outdoor type

with hiking trails, mountains, and rivers,

with a few historical monuments scattered around as well.

("Pullen Park" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist)

So, now we're heading down to Saruhashi Bridge,

Monkey Bridge.

And it's one of the spots

that I've been looking forward to most

during this trip to Otsuki City,

just because it looks to be like

one of the more photogenic spots here in the area.

So, we're gonna see if we can get down on the river.

This water, oh, my God, the color is just gorgeous.

I love stuff like this.

I love vibrant, natural colors. (laughs)

(water rushing)

I hope I don't fall.

(camera shutter clicking)

So, we've left Yamanashi Prefecture,

we've entered Kanagawa,

and now we are driving through this winding, twisting road

in Fujino Art Sanctuary where

you can actually pass multiple art sculptures

and things, on the way.

It's kind of interesting.

If you like art.

("Teenage Lullaby" by Ooyy)

So, another thing that Sagamihara is famous for

is the JAXA,

space exploration campus.

Lots of displays here where you can learn about

things that Japan is doing

to move forward in space exploration.

Kim thought this was a missile.

(both laughing)

It's a rocket.

- It's a rocket.

They look the same, okay?

And I'm tired, so. - I understand, they do,

they do look the same.

They look, I don't know.

One of the things I love recommending to people

when they visit space exhibitions, is to try the space food.

In Japan you can find flavors like takoyaki or mochi,

and ice cream, and even canned bread.

- (laughs) I'm kinda nervous

about this one. - Yeah.

Well done. - That's literally

can-shaped bread. - Yeah.

- Oh no. - Into the can.

Ooh, okay.

Well, I'm just gonna break off a little bit

and try it. - Yeah.

- I mean...

(laughs)

- [Micaela] Itʼs definitely an experience.

Just one hour from Central Tokyo is the Akikawa Valley,

one of the closest natural retreats to Tokyo Metropolis.

Autumn is the perfect time to visit,

especially if youʼre a fan of hot springs.

Whoa, you guys.

It has been an incredibly long day

and I'm feeling wrecked, and like,

I know that I don't look that cute right now,

and I don't really wanna be on camera,

but I want you to see how excited I am for this room.

I have not had cottage,

like an actual legit cottage,

like this in Japan, ever.

(gasps) I have a kitchen?

You serious, how do I turn it on?

How do I turn on the kitchen?

I have a kitchen.

I have a kitchen.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Oh, my God.

Oh, wow, this is beautiful.

And so spacious, you don't get spacious rooms like this

in the city anywhere in Japan.

This is the type of stuff

you gotta come out to the countryside for.

All right guys, it's about 10 p.m. at night.

Dead quiet, we're in the middle of of the mountains,

it's like, you can hear the river.

- Yeah. - The running water.

- It's beautiful. - And that's about it.

And we're all dressed up in our--

- What would you call this?

- Onsen attire, I guess. - Onsen attire, yeah.

- [Micaela] Yeah, I got changed too.

There's a public foot bath out here

where you can just come and warm your feet.

You don't have any tattoos do you?

I don't think you do.

- [Kim] Me? No.

- [Micaela] You don't have any diapers either? (laughs)

- [Kim] Um, I mean.

(both laughing)

- [Micaela] Diapers and tattoos aren't allowed, so,

sorry Kim.

- Sorry, I'll take my diapers off.

(both laughing)

Hi.

- So, it's been three days,

and we've been traveling around the suburbs of Tokyo,

and like, Yamanashi and Kanagawa,

exploring the countryside out here.

And it's nice that,

for all the busyness that happens in Tokoyo City,

in Central Tokyo.

Just a few hours away, you can come out

and have a really relaxing experience just like this.

- [Kim] I actually didn't think that there would be

one step like this around Tokyo,

because I've been to a few before

but they were really busy and touristy.

This town, it's kinda out of the way,

but it's really amazing.

- And like the cabins that we're staying in

are really nice too.

It's crazy, I think this is the kinda place

I'd wanna bring a bunch of friends out too

on the weekend.

Good morning, so we are here in Hachioji City this morning,

and we've gotten up really early.

We're at the 599 Takao Museum.

We're waiting to get everybody together,

and then we're gonna head up mountain.

- Takao. - Takao.

- Takao. - Takao, Takao.

- Takao. - Did you talk about

how popular it is?

- No. - It's like one of the most

climbed mountains, like,

in the world. - Oh, yeah, they did say that.

- I think that, well that was going off

what the tour guide said. - Yeah.

Every year roughly 2.5 million people visit Mount Takao.

To reach the top,

you can either challenge one of the eight hiking courses,

or you can take the cable car,

which has the steepest incline in all of Japan,

and it's actually quite thrilling.

("Tommy" by Homebody)

Out of all the places weʼve visited,

this is definitely the most touristy,

but itʼs also the most accessible,

and you donʼt even have to be a avid hiker to enjoy it.

We're all, we're just eating,

we're eating our way up the mountain.

- I mean, we can eat,

and then walk and burn some calories

and eat some more, right?

- True.

On clear days,

this mountain becomes a very popular lookout spot.

From the very top viewpoint,

you can see all of Central Tokyo,

as well as Mount Fuji in the distance, if youʼre lucky.

Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in the world,

but if youʼre feeling a little suffocated,

you donʼt have to travel too far to take a break.

Donʼt be afraid to spread out and explore,

whether youʼre into hiking, eating, relaxing,

or just wandering somewhere new,

adventure is just a short train ride away.

Thank so much for watching.

I hope you enjoyed this video.

Donʼt forget to subscribe

if you wanna see more videos about Japan.

Bye!

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Jangjorim(Soy beef) Eating Show! Mukbang! Korean food - Duration: 10:20.

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カリスマブラザーズのアプリ(パート3) The Charisma Brothers App Part 3 - Duration: 2:24.

Hey

Have you seen Venom?

No

Have you?

No

I mean Spider-Man isn't in it right?

Yeah

You can't have Venom without Spider-man

I mean they wouldn't make a Joker movie without Bat

Dude

(actually a tiny bit excited for that)

I thouht you like Venom

I guess

and you like Tom Hardy right?

Yeah, I like him

Then why don't you go see it?

Because it's a Sony film

What?

Name one recent Sony film that has been critically and commerciall successful

Spider-Man Homecomming doesn't count because that was pretty much made by Marvel/Disney

See

but that's no reason to

It also doesn't look very good

and I personally like early Eddie Brock Venom

Early Venom?

When he was still a bit mysterious

He knew Spider-man's identity, was stronger than Spider-man, didn't trigger his Spider sense

and him and the symbiote are just filled with utter hatred towards Spidey

I guess

even in the comics they turned him into a boring Anti-hero because he was so popular

but you shouldn't start him off as an anti-hero!

I guess

If you're gonna do that you should use Flash Thompson's Agent Venom character

at least you've got some good comic book material to work with! unlike the millions of shit vemom mini series comics (except for maybe The Hunger)

Dude

What?

You should play the app

It's been more than a year and a half since the last video

Okay...

Popular YouTuber's Charisma Brothers Exciting Escape Game

Help them escape from a mysterious girls dorm

Banter from their videos recreated

with their actual voices...

Each time you pass a level

you unlock special photos

never before seen Charisma Brothers photos!

urgh

For more infomation >> カリスマブラザーズのアプリ(パート3) The Charisma Brothers App Part 3 - Duration: 2:24.

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教你如何成為夾228的高手!想出貨?這樣夾就對了【Kman】[台湾UFOキャッチャー UFO catcher]#427 - Duration: 10:13.

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The Halle - Eric Lu on Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 - Duration: 1:00.

[Music: Chopin Piano Concerto No.1]

Chopin First Piano Concerto is a piece that I have played for a while since

I was a child and it's a very special piece for me and for music

lovers everywhere I think, everyone can say they love the E minor Concerto of

Chopin and this was written when Chopin was only twenty years old, it was actually

his second piano concerto written but he published it first

and it's so passionate and it's so lyrical, has so many moments of beauty

that take your breath away.

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Turning 'Operation' into a musical instrument - Duration: 2:15.

NAKED!!! ;)

That's not gonna work!

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Steampunk Fantasy - THE GOBLIN EMPEROR (ESP audio | ENG/ESP subtitles) - Duration: 9:39.

My esteemed Ajrandemahwer the Third, it will please you to know that I've dedicated long

moments of consideration to your marriage proposal which so fervorously

you made the night of the Royal Drunkenball. I must say that you were very eloquent,

and I appreciated your honesty in bringing the ties of your breeches down in order to show me

what you could add to the conjugal bed. I didn't appreciate, however, that you

exposed your tuberose in front of my widowed mother.

She later commented, quite accurately, that you were a gentleman of urges

most fitting to a snouted, mud-loving being.

Also, and I stand with her on this, you are prone to belch profusely after

every sentence, and we've both agreed that your visage looks akin to that of a

caprine being terribly displeased at the inefficiency of their own intestinal pace,

and Your Highness emits a potent aroma of inseams buttered in aged cheese.

Because of this, I find myself obliged, with deep, deep

sorrow, to decline your galland and bold offer of marriage, and also to

warn you that if you ever introduce me to your little bald friend, whether in public

or privately, I'll have to shorten its length with the aid of an Iberian falcata.

Mon Dieu!

Hi people! Finally this weekend I finished

this book. I enjoyed it a lot and wanted to tell you about it.

Today's book is THE GOBLIN EMPEROR by Katherine Addison. I have a

bit of history with this book, since, like I told you like a thousand times

in past videos, I made the Spanish cover. The guys from Alethé called me and said:

"Hey, we're going to bring this book to Spain and translate it. Would you like

to design the cover?" And I said "Oh yeah!" I'm so proud and happy

to have it here. Look look look...

It has drawings inside too, and down here it reads "Libertad Delgado,"

so people know that I made it. Okay, THE GOBLIN EMPEROR by Katherine

Addison (pen name for Sarah Monette) is a

steampunk story with goblins, elves, and convoluted palace societies.

So it's like Steampunk Fantasy. I'll read the synopsis.

"Maia, the Emperor's youngest son, half elf and half goblin, has spent his whole life

in exile, far away from the imperial court and its deadly schemes.

However, when his father and his three succesor brothers die in an

"accident," he has no choice but to accept

its new position as the only legitimate heir. He completely lacks any

political education and has no friends or advisors,

but he's sure that whoever murdered his father

and brothers might try the same with him at any moment. Surrounded by

flatterers eager to gain the new, naïve Emperor's favor,

and overwhelmed by the responsibilities of his new life, Maia

can trust nobody. Amidst a hurricane of intrigues to depose him,

offers of arranged marriages, and the still unknown conspirers

lurking in the shadows, Maia will have to adapt quickly to his life

as the Goblin Emperor. He'll walk through this path alone, searching for

at least one friend, and with the hope of living a love story,

always watchful of the hidden enemies threatening him, in fear of

losing the throne... or his life."

So this is the protagonist, Maia (Dammit, "Maia-hee-Maia-hoo" was supposed to play here)

I love this character to bits. Usually

in fantasy novels about palace scheming

most characters are backstabbing jerks

and the biggest motherfucker wins everything.

But Maia is an atypical character,

in the sense that he's so good, so kind. From the beginning we know

that he cares a lot about the people beneath him

in social class. That being said, he's lived his whole life

in a swamp where the Emperor banished Maia's mother, the goblin princess,

and him, a guy half-elf half-goblin, and poor Maia has always been there

on his own. His greatest toy was probably a stick or a toxic toad

he found somewhere. And suddenly,

one day, someone knocks at his door and an envoy elf shows up and tells Maia: "No, see,

your father the Emperor and your brothers the Archdukes

got smashed in a zeppelin accident. The zeppeling was flying

as they returned from a wedding, and it went prrrr... and now you're the Emperor of

the Elflands." And Maia is like "Fuck my life." Anyway, he

decides to move to the Court to find out what really happened, and

to fulfill his duty. He has no idea about anything,

he knows nothing, and he'll have to start making friends asap in order to

survive the place. This book THE GOBLIN EMPEROR belongs to

a subgenre whose existence I knew about recently, named "mannerpunk."

Now they put a "punk" at the end of everything. Mannerpunk is

a story not focused in violence, wars or battles,

but in the subtleties of the life in the court. "Manner" means "manners, politeness"

in English.

You must read this novel between the lines. You have to look not only

in what the characters say, but in the pronouns they use, their tone

and the circumstances; because they might be saluting someone

most respectfully, or they might be telling them "Your father is

an acorn-nuzzling swine."

If you're the kind of reader that has no trouble to follow all the

names, made-up words, and nobility titles inside a novel,

THE GOBLIN EMPEROR is a great choice. By the way, this is of great help.

Here at the end of the book... I recommend you to read it asap, before

you even start the novel. (Be careful not to read the last page of the story

to avoid spoilers) Do you see it here? I'll put my hand over it

so you can't see anything. Here, "Traveler's Guide

Through the Elflands." Here they explain the meaning

of every pronoun used in this story. After that, there is a list of people,

places, things and gods. While reading, you will encounter names like

Csethiro, Csoru, Chenelo, and you'll think "Who the hell is that?" or

they come and say "So there was Emperor Varevasena, Emperor Varenechibel

and Emperor Edrehasivar IV" and you're like "WTF are you talking about?"

In case your memory fails or you get confused, you can run to the end of the book

and check on this list

so you can keep track of everything. It's a gorgeous book.

Now I understand why it won awards in USA and why its fanbase is so devoted.

It's amazing, I fell in love with Maia

and many of the secondary characters. Everyone here has something that makes them special,

so if you're looking for something new, a Steampunk vibe far from

the overused Western-Victorian; with elves,

goblins, political intrigue, and backstabbing...

Backstabbing, eh? SUBTLETY. Okay, I strongly recommend

THE GOBLIN EMPEROR by Katherine Addison.

Totally worth a read. You can find it in every bookshop.

I went to (a famous mall) here in Granada

and I found THE GOBLIN EMPEROR at the very front of a bookshelf, right

besides "A Wise Man's Fear" and "The Name of the Wind," both by

Patrick Rothfuss, and I though "Oh my God, this is awesome!" Okay, I didn't write the book,

but I made the cover, and it's always been a dream of my childhood and youth

to go to a bookshop and see a book with my cover at the

very front shelf, you know? It makes me so happy and proud. Okay, this was

today's video. Thank you so much for watching me once more and see you next time!

Bye-Bye :D

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