If I don't read English comment It's because I can't [English sub] 

I made a community post regarding the "Agreement With Mea" yesterday. Just let u know the version I put in the description is just a translation. "Don't chat with other audiences during the live stream" is not a rule discriminating oversea viewers but these same rules apply to everyone, her Japanese viewers and her Chinese viewers on Bilibili as well. You may feel confused due to culture difference becuase other patforms may not have similar rules but this is applied for a lot of Vtubers not only Mea. Vtubers, when they do chatting streams they depend on the comment section to develop and continue their talk, flouding the section with completely unrelevent or unreadable comments will create problems. It's not saying that you can't comment in English but if you choose English, make it short and simple, make it grade school English so she can understand. And like she said, it would be wonderful if you go through google translate and copy paste the JP translation. The most important is Pls DO NOT sell virtural subway or taco bell like what happened in her 6.11 karaoke stream's comment section, I'm not making these clips to ruin her stream or make her headache.

Her english peaked when she learned how to ask for money, she doesn't need to know anything else

Lmao shes the opposite of wholesome. It's really refreshing

"I Don't Because I Can't" I feel that

complains about complex english comments, chat starts writting essays. this is proper interaction with our queen

Korone: I want to learn English for my viewers! Mea: I'd be happy if you guys learned Japanese sasuga...

Other Vtubers: I'll try to learn english so i can understand my oversea viewers. Mea: You guys have to learn Japanese to reach me and give me money..... :D Bois, time to study hard

She did read one though Yes the most popular one *NICE HIGH BTCHI*

I found it funny how so many of the English comments were, “she doesn’t understand English” so it was more like Japanese -> English translators were making her mad for delivering her message to English viewers.

I like it when you give me money or comment in Japanese . Ah yeah, Mea in her truest sense...

towa : "i start learning English because some of my viewers are speaking English" mea : "i won't learn it tho"

Have to admit that love her sassy attitude, thanks for the video

" *No Idea* of the *No Idea* = no idea " Kagura Mea~

From what I read her viewevers in english think her feet stink and that she doesn't bath or she uses whatever that Feebreze thing they mention is (of course as a joke) luckily for them she doesn't know how to read english otherwise she will explode into a rage.

Ahh the good old "Japanese Virtual youtubers might totally hate english comments on their chat" kind of argument. First things first different Vtubers might feel different towards their english speakers, just because one streamer feels uncomfortable with english comments filling up the chat doesnt mean the other vtubers will too. Some streamers ignore them, others sometimes pay attention to them (Very rarely though as Mea said), others might try to read it and communicate, and some legit try to attract and pay attention to english comments cuss those english comments are STILL fans of the Vtuber. it depends mostly on both how the Vtuber addresses those english comments and in turn dictate how the english comments in the chat will act. Korone's chat for example, has both a massive Japanese and English fanbase but the majority of the English commenters understand the rules of the chat and Keep quiet in order to not disrupt the flow of the chat which, as much as some of us dont like to accept it, is majorly targeted for the Japanese audience, Korone thankfully at the end of everystream does address the english comments and gives them a little bit of attention which does make the viewers feel appriciated. Fubuki's chat on the other hand, seeing as she's one of the most popular Vtubers out there and attracts a lot of new fans everyday thanks to her meme posting, and that ends up attracting english commenters that arent used to the concept of how Vtuber's streams work and how to be "Polite" to them. some come in trying to start a conversations with the streamer despite the streamer obviously not understanding english, or try to talk with other viewers in the chat room despite the rules clearly stating to not do so, and others straight up get mad when they get told to please follow the rules. This will likely annoy some people, but please try to be polite to the streamer, this is a different culture from our own, we're guests and they have rules. if you want an example think of it as us going to the house of a japanese person, they'll ask you to take off your shoes at the entrance, say thank you for the meal after you're served food, when the host is talking you lisen intently and not start any kind of conversation with other people around the house.... All of that is basically ignored when people go into a stream and do their own thing, which is incredibly rude in the eyes of some.

even though she made it funny, she did sound a bit pissed

actually - no offense - but the english group chat in the livestream is indeed kinda annoying from the looks here, the whole chatting with one another and all that. So I get her frustration, she doesn't even know what's being said there

4:31 Actually cute though

Its funny people that comment in english do expect them to be able to fully understand it, then get angry if they get ignored lol.

"I'd be happy if you learn Japanese" Lol, now I have no excuse anymore.

I was just wondering this the other day, if the influx of foreign viewers and comments stresses some vtubers out due to their inability to read them. Not to mention trying to read a language you’re not very familiar with can definitely give you a headache

One thing I feel really bad about is when I see a spammer or general shitstarter commenting a bunch, generally I just block em but I realized that the Vtuber & JP viewers will still see a bunch of it probably. Is it actually the case that if enough people report someone in chat their comments won't be seen? I feel like reporting spammers is more important than just blocking them if it would actually improve the experience for everyone.

For the rule: "please do not chat with other audiences..." Do you mean, do not chat with other audience members?

Yeah I got the feeling that getting a bunch of comments in a language you dont understand would be annoying as hell if it happens consistently so I always try to stick to japanese as much as I can but I just dont know enough to comment anything other than 草, yabai or sugoi for the time being but now I get very self conscious whenever I am going to say anything in english and the thing with translate is that the time that it takes to translate what you want to say, it probably isnt relevant any more so it would only really be feasable for superchats plus you wouldnt even know if they responded to you because you wouldnt understand them. Language barrier is a bitch ;-;

I think the main question for you as an english viewer/commenter is: do you _want_ the Vtuber to _understand_ you? If yes, you have 4 (?) options, in order of involvment: 1) Simple, short grade school english sentences or phrases (put through google translate for bonus). 2) Learn some typically used phrases such as "kawaii" and "kusa". (Romaji option) 3) Learn kana, get an IME and use that for phrases from (2). There are many free resources out there for this. Bonus if you learn specific kanji to use like 草. -4) Actually learn Japanese- That's not to say english comments are somehow worse. I'd argue that if the Vtuber can understand it, an english comment can show interest from overseas viewers. In Mea's case, she might not speak back in english, but clearly she has an interest since she's tried to read comments on translated clips. If you don't care then, why even bother commenting lol?

Glad you made this clip, because I'm sure a lot of streamers from any country feel this way about foreign viewers but Mea is the only one brazen enough to say it. It's honestly annoying as a viewer too when the chat is full of people being creepy or rude

Overseas fans on suicide warch boiis

I always have very mixed feelings on the overseas audience and Vtubers. Now mind you, I am a filthy foreigner and I don't actually speak Japanese either. I understand very rudamentary sentences and have to use google translate 90% of the time for anything written. But at least I try to get the gist of what a stream is about and what's going on however I can. Translate the stream title, translate some of the comments periodically, try to get a feel for what is going on. During chat streams I would mostly stay quiet and only occasionally react when it's obvious that something funny was said and everyone spams grass. Occasionally I try to use a translated Japanese phrase if I really feel like I can inform someone of something (especially smaller Vtubers). The only times I feel comfortable making full English sentence comments is when the Vtuber is not really paying attention to the chat anyway (like during games) or when there is like an insane flow of comments and I get buried anyway. Sometimes making remarks on what's going on for other English readers who dont get it or talking about the game itself. Stuff that's on topic. What I can't stand is when foreign viewers keep talking about irrelevant topics, have convos with each other as if it was a personal chatroom or constantly try to make the Vtuber "say something" or have a direct conversation with her... She doesn't understand you. Almost none of them do. And those who do tend to ignore English comments, because their main audience is Japanese and they dont always want to break the flow like that. And of course most of their questions show the insane disconnect that's going on because neither side understand the other. Vtuber talks about some interesting in depth topic and the comments say stuff like "How are you?" or "Can you speak Spanish?" and nonsense like that. Speaking of Spanish people, those start flooding the comments too now... and many of them just want them to say swear words or acknowledge them. Ugh. At least it is semi-reasonable to believe that Japanese streamers know like... grade-school English, but I can gurantee you *they don't speak a lick of Spanish* . And with the rapid growth that's happening, there is no way to properly teach these new audience members how it works. And many don't care either. As long as it fulfills their desire for attention and the novelty still hasnt worn off they will just bulldoze right through without any self-awareness. The worst is when someone tells them to read the rules and they feel *insulted* for the very idea that they have to follow them. They start calling people simps for daring to respect someone's wishes. It's toxic and pathetic. It may sound like I am just pushing the problem away, but there *are* Vtubers that actively engage an English audience. Hololive ID & Nijisanji ID are all multi-lingual and can speak English. There are even some smaller American Vtubers like Kana Kimiko, who speak English exclusively. Wouldn't it be great to support someone who actually can interact with you? They can also tell you off directly, which really helps (lol). I am not saying to exclusively go to them, but damn it, the point of this whole business is to interact and understand each other. If you only watch them for the cuteness, then you can watch their translated clips, right? If you just wanna listen to their streams that's fine too. But this *non-interaction* both ways that just kinda inconveniences others has to be kept in check.

This is some pretty packed Mea content lol, from her addressing English comments to checking translation clips, how people comment when someone act cutesy and suddenly disappearance of the English comments lol

Kagura Mea is like that one friend that's sassy as fuck but still fun to hang out with Though the friend might smell bad.

I like Mea honesty on this, and I think it's the standard of what any Japanese Vtuber who doesn't speak any english would want for an oversea fan: "learn some japanese and please comment on japanese so I can understand you"

3:04 that random japanese guy who posted long string of google translated english. lmao. Remember guys, even when you use google translate, use only basic english for that as well, and keep the sentences short and minimalize compound sentences. Google ability to translate from english to japanese legibly is only a level above Mea's brain.

Those who's making the livestream a group chat is really stupid. I mean aside for those who translating what's Mea talking about live. Those who talks random sht and not relevant on the situation is really rude. Just because the Chat isn't that crowd and not over flood with comments that doesn't mean its a right thing to just chat to other viewers.

Though she doesn't know that if you learn English with your viewers , you can gain more money , like Korone did Lol

Man.. she made over $500 in less then 10 minutes. Dudes just throwing money at her and half of them don't have a clue what she is saying

person: speaking japanese chat: let's reply english

The comment at 1:17 brings back good memories

Mea: I don't read english chat because i can't read it Chat: English comment train bois

3:53 same mea but we're opposite, これはペンです

Has Mea played that English ‘learning’ game with the funny choice of words?🤣 if she hasn’t, I think that would be hilarious to see her reaction

1:56 no I dont think anyone would do that

i was expecting a flow of Superchat after Mea started acting cute lol XD

4:33 she really sounds like Megumin.

also l'd like to point out her font is not very good for english

Mea sees us.

海外たちはほんとにせいそイドゥめあさんすきです Mea is on to us, everyone, pretend to be fooled by the facade at the end of the video.

the cute side of mea san scares me 🤣🤣

Wakatta, dakara totemo nihongo, demo waruina. Eigo o musukashi desu. America jin mo waruina hanashimasu. Suki de.

Mea I swear I would learn Japanese if it was that easy🤣🤣

Alrght bois so we need to learn japanese if we wanna become mea’s wallet/husbando

The only vtuber I’ve ever seen who genuinely seems upset by the presence of English comments. I can understand people getting triggered by English comments spamming or otherwise not following the rules. But somehow I doubt all English comments are like that... but it’s her channel so if she doesn’t wanna see English comments fuck em. It’s not like English speakers have to watch her in the first place

I generally don't comment on streams, feels really awkward to be the only eng there when I know the others don't speak eng + I don't speak jp so not a lot of point of me being in the stream live. And I only really comment on a single vtubers actual videos just to show support, don't mind whether they read it or not and they don't generally reply to anyone commenting even in jp so it's no problem to me, though I do worry sometimes, ya know?

that is a lot of English speaker showing up real quick when she started talking about she can't understand and read English. These people are hiding for real.

Translator-san, what country are you from? How did you learn Japanese?

*gets clipped to* "If I don't read it's because I can't"

I lost it when I read "Mea best dirty Vtuber"

I like that the English comments are just kinda talking between themselves

Reason to learn japanese : SIMPING

私のGoogle翻訳の神聖な力を見よ！ かなり素晴らしいですよね？ 感動しましたね？

I need to Learn both Spanish and Japanese. Spanish to understand my defined and casual, “easy to get along with” grandma. Japanese to understand Anime girls.

Mea: I know its hypocritical but- Viewers: Say no more, I'll come back with a PhD

But anyway, is education of English in Japan really on such low level? I always thought that this whole 'engrish' and Japanese people speaking bad English was just a stereotype

Pretty sure I was on this stream. I only watched the first 10 minutes since it got a bit too chaotic with the Eng comments. Tbh, you can’t blame them either since the translated clip never put any advice on the clip. Most ppl including myself from 2 month ago has zero knowledge about chat etiquette. It may be extra work for you, but I think you should put a big text saying in your video “please don’t chat in English with Mea, she can’t understand English yet. Use google translate to convey your message”.

Correct argument. Speaking English will not increase your audience. Nor will it increase superchat. Studying is a waste of time. I write comments in Japanese to Japanese and in English to English speakers. DeepL is very useful lol

She actually motivated me to learn some super basic Japanese

3:23 That one comment: _im sorry I only speak Japanese_ Also that one comment: *{says it in English}*

English people can add that to the list of requirements to be her husband, learn Japanese !

It would be really cool if she learned english and streamed in english for us

I am assuming the english people left because they were getting strange looks not wearing headphones.

I feel burn in the gap there. but I don't mind it's kinda refreshing at the same time 😂

Now when she sees this one it will english-ception for her.

i been learning japanese for a month now to watch hololive/other vtuber but im still not confident with my japanese skill lol

I love how upset she gets once all the English viewers leave

*Our time has come...*

6:30 oh jesus

Seems reasonable.

This why I really appreciate you translators. I love the silliness of the clips translated, but dont watch their streams or archives because I don't understand, unless they try an English-only challenge. Glad HololiveEn is a thing now

I dub this feeling I have 'Overseas Guilt'. May I cleanse it with a super chat 🙏

Why her twin tails swings like a pendulum

We have been noticed...

yes, that's it, she doesn't understand, don't comment, everyone happy

lmfao i don't think i ever experienced a toxic community till i looked at this comment section. I'm glad i never experienced this level of people being territorial with other vtubers :D note to self though....apparently i shouldn't type anything in english on a mea stream smfh

Some people in this comment section going like ''How disrespectful do you have to be to talk amongst yourselves'' have probably never interacted with a small streamer. The only people that even have the privilege to make a rule like that are big Vtubers that don't have to give a damn about viewer retention. Every smaller streamer, vtuber or not, tries to get the viewer to turn the stream into a personal hangout spot, because that's how you get people to come back. And that's not a twitch thing, that's as much a youtube streaming thing, or a facebook streaming thing, or a mixer streaming thing. If anyone is going to try and tell me that Japanese streamers, even with 2 viewers, enforce rules against talking amongst oneself then please enlighten me how Japanese streamers actually build a community and grow.

Im actually thinkiny that ppl started comenting in english just for trolling :v

Other Vtubers: I should learn english to speak with the foreign fans 200IQ MEA: YOU should learn japanese so you can watch my streams and SIMP for me

Just invest a few months into learning basic Japanese. If you have time to watch streams, you have time to study. It doesn't even cost anything, just Google that stuff.

Solution, english comments can only send SC and viewers who understand send translation SCs. That’s what I would’ve said if I were Mea atleast

This is a pen

i love the fact that she said this in japanese. She could had throw a google translator and asked the fanbase to do the rest.(I actually love this facts).

I love a girl who knows what she wants! Money? Girl I got that! Dont worry!

Wouldn't this be way less of a problem if the english font wasn't so enormous?

I want to know what is the bgm of mea ;-; anyone knows it?

Question. (I don't know if this question is obvious or not that's why I am asking) Does Mea understand chats in romaji?

Overseas fans on suicide watch.

Its funny how the english commenters decided to troll Mea by not commenting when she acted cutesy... they know full well who they are there to watch

コメントが読めなくても大丈夫です！今翻訳中です

My opinion on the use of languages other than the main one used in the current context (be it a forum, chat, etc) is that it's akin to spam and should be outright banned, unless explicitly allowed within that community. I remember when I was still learning English it would take me a few minutes to formulate any kind of coherent comment and I would usually have to make use of dictionaries and/or google translate. If you can't do at least that much, just keep it to yourself, nothing you have to say is that important anyway 👍

So Mea is loli Jotaro without secretly being a genius. Cute lol

The only problem is that I tried to translate it but it doesn't make any fucking sense. I have to do it twice 1st translate it to Japanese and then translate it back to English to make sure I'm not saying garbage

Welp time to go study more Japanese just because Mea asked, I don't even think I know more than 20 kanji so I have a long way to go