The Most Depressing Book From Japan | No Longer Human 

Yeah the book was really good especially at the end and there are definitely pointers you can take from it. It kinda is flattering you think that of my channel, I think we both work just as hard as any channel, hope you grow exponentially and hope for both of us to be successful

@@BasedBuffet thanks man, I believe we will genuinely make it one day.

The ending just hurts

The part that made me feel like I couldn't keep reading was when he coughed up blood, washed his face with snow and cried "Where does this little path go?"

The manga is much better. Read that

@@chriswheeler3103 no

I kept reading it reapedtedly because dazai said "a good book is a good book so read it reapedtedly" it made me cry

The antonym of addiction is connection, you could say.

I'm glad I'm not an alcoholic, honestly I will never understand how anybody could get addicted to alcohol, I mean it's fun to drink and relax but if you drink too much then you just become incredibly sick and start constantly spinning out mentally.

Im not an alcoholic but Ive been battling depression for a few years and I understand exactly what you mean. The disconnect and the need to find anything to feel that hole. Thats exactly why I dont mess with drugs I just know I could end up addicted

Totally disagree, u couldnt said that shit worse

Addiction or connection, or addiction and connection.

It hurts even more when you realize it was an autobiography

@@BasedBuffet i believe it was a semi-autobiography, according to the back of the printed copy

@@cynthia-nh2zq oh yeah you’re right, I heard it was an extreme dramatization of Dazai himself

It’s definitely has intense themes, I thin Kafka on the Shore might be a better read!!

have you read it now?

@@notalice... Not yet, I don’t have much time this year because of finals, but it’s definitely on my list.

@@BasedBuffetthanks for the reco!

Yeah emphasizes depression and addiction and what it does to someone really well

@@BasedBuffet exactly, loved the video keep up the good work

@@joemcgroarty7250 :)

Indeed

You are not like him, you are human, the point of the story is his inability to feel.

@@aldiascholarofthefirstsin1051 He is a human as well. He feels he's different. I'm not saying we are the same. Of course we're different. I'm just saying there was something there that touched a part of me. I had intrusive thoughts similar to his narration much before. The more I lived, I more I felt like I was different from a normal human being. When I speak of despair, what I mean is my feeling of watching this world from behind a screen. Nothing that happened around me, all the love and hate and everything that was expressed or kept hidden, seemed worthless and I was scared. Terribly scared by everyone. I just happened to find these emotions relating but I wouldn't say I'm like him. Even with my pitiful self, I've firmly decided to keep living and face a natural death, atleast till I go insane. He chose to die by his own choice

I think the only person he loved was tsuneko, the rest were just hostile creatures

He Mentioned That yozo saw his wife get raped , but its not mentioned in the bookk.....😶

Nah he just forgot their name. Trust me I'm literally him.

⁠@@chussmaker6014i think he was talking about Yoshiko (the 17-year-old), who got raped by Horiki due to her inclination to trust people :(

@@chussmaker6014 It is mentioned in the book... "The light was lit and two animals were visible...I stood petrified on the staircase, not even thinking to help Yoshiko" (148 [Kindle Version]).

Sorry the book left me in the feels lmao

He Mentioned That yozo saw his wife get raped , but its not mentioned in the bookk.....😶

​@@chussmaker6014 it does

Truly a heartbreaking story

read furuya's manga instead. way better

@@sage9499 I think they both tell different stories , itos is more about society and furuyas is more about yozo

⁠​⁠​⁠@@o3w3ooc63& @sage9499 agree furuya’s is the better story because it is more cohesive and grounded in conveying a very real depiction of the human experience; junji’s is great as a work of art that really captures the authors style both in drawing and story telling; bringing his unique horror vibe + trademark craftsmanship with the pen, results in something that truly does stick with you (even if it’s perhaps not as emotionally deep). both very good. furuya is the better narrative of human experience, junji’s the better horror suspense terrible nightmare they complement each other in that way of one being more objective and the other being more surreal, and you gotta appreciate that Junji certainly made it his own 😂

Tried to convey the message the best I could

Thank you:)

Thank you! That’s how it seem to me too

Thx glad you enjoyed it:)

Thank you! I tried to convey my feelings about the book the best way I could and it’s nice to see people like you enjoy it!

You are so c-cool! 😩

@@xiirose yo🥺

@@xiirose faxx

Thanksgiving

Thank you my good sir

Thank you :)

You should

Big rip

he didn't die

Do I? Maybe😳

You will not follow him… you have your own path to make footprints in. Ik how it feels to hurt like this. But pls take care of yourself… ur deserving of love and support. Pls find help if you think you’re not worthy of life or love or whatever, because u are.

Thx:)

Awe shucks man you gonna make me cry thanks for this and keep up the good work🤧

Help is always there when you need it, If you need more consolation this number might help! 800-273-8255

@@BasedBuffet Thanks. I got numbers on my action plan my therapist and I made. It just feels like so much is riding on this test. Income and chance to get into a healthier environment if I pass, and being stuck here an extra month and trying to come up with $100 if I fail.

@@rmt3589 I understand, I really do pray you pass your test homie

@@BasedBuffet Thanks! I need all the prayers I can get!

@@rmt3589 What happened bro?

I mean😳

Major epic

Glad you liked it!

Means a lot thank you

A surprise to be sure

Sheeeeeeessh thanks😳

:)

🔥

Actually he did in the book, it was his second wife Michiko. However in Dazai’s real life none of his spouses ever experienced this.

@@BasedBuffet The girls that he had been with are , Tsuneko , Shizuko and Yoshiko. Who is Michiko now?

@@chussmaker6014 oh sorry it’s been a while since I read the book, Im pretty sure it happens to Yoshiko. Michiko is actually someone in real life I think

Yes, that’s right. It happened to Yoshiko

I didn’t cry or sob , but it hit me hard and fast , the book was tragic no it was a comic …

I didn’t cry or sob , but it hit me hard and fast , the book was tragic no it was a comic …

Towards the end is where it got kinda wack and not the good kind but the sad kind😔

Same

shucks man

That’s what I’m saying!

I was very new to creative reviews so I apologize that it was bad for you!

@Based Buffet please don't misunderstand. I feel like there is much more to learn in this book. Thank you for being interested in japanese literature.

@@goslingbro thank you, I’m very interested in Japanese literature and want to study more!