Japanorama

  • Premiered: Jun 2002
  • Episodes: 18
  • Followers: 3
  • Ended
  • BBC Three
  • Monday at 23
  • Comedy Documentary News

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Season 2
2x1
Kakkoii (Cool)
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 10, 2006
This episode covers what’s cool in Japan, including cell phones, pop music videos, robots and even shoes.Nigo, the creator of Bathing Ape, gives a bit of an look into what makes his .. show full overview
2x2
Otaku (Nerds)
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 14, 2006
The world of Otaku, roughly translated as ‘nerd’, is explored. Such phenomena as Cosplay (dressing in costumes), Maid Cafes and model collecting are covered
2x3
Zoku (Tribes)
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 21, 2006
A review of some of the groups in Japan as well as Japan’s obsession with uniforms. Covered are girl bikers, gangsters and goths. Designer Paul Smith tells about his phenomenal popularity in Japan
2x4
Owarai (Comedy)
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 28, 2006
What is considered funny in Japan? This episode covers; Jackass style performances, comedy robot and Hard Gay (comedian).
2x5
Bushido (Samurai Spirit)
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 05, 2006
Topics covered include: Beetle Sumo, 'Kill Bill' star Chiaki Kuriyama, mobile phone controlled robot warriors, a film about a Calamari Wrestler and even eating the deadly poisonous blow fish.
2x6 Season finale
Kawai (Cute)
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 12, 2006
Cute is perhaps the most pervasive concept in Japan. This episode covers Hello Kitty, Gloomy Bear and Super DolfieMadame Shirota’s Customs and Sayings: Where to throw your toothBottom tooth, throw over your roof. Top tooth, throw under your house.

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