The Philosophy of Shuzo Matsuoka 

Yo what’s up everyone, I wanted to elaborate further with you all on why I chose to talk about my faith in this video as I’ve read a lot of comments that show this concern. Firstly, I want to make it clear that by no means do I claim these to be the views of Shuzo. These are my views and beliefs alone. I simply thought that it would be a good opportunity to share why I make these videos. Not to convert or convince anyone to become a Christian, but to be transparent with my viewers about something that's really important to me. It truly is to show how God has transformed my life and continues to transform me. Yes, I am human and yes, I fall short of perfection. We all do. But I hope that in spite of how crappy humans can be, that we can pursue love and empathy. As I said in the video, Shuzo’s message is all about perseverance and hope. Even in the darkest of days. I hope you all interact with each other in a kind way. Whether it’s on this video or even in day to day interactions you have with people. Pick up some litter on the side of the road. Wish someone a good day. Call a friend that you haven’t talked to in years. Take the shopping cart back to the shopping cart area rather than leaving it in the parking lot. Not to be a “good” person but simply to make the world a better place. Just like I have the freedom to express my faith, you have the freedom to disagree and share your own world views. But please, do it in a respectful and loving manner. You’ll be surprised at how fruitful conversations become when you simply listen and put kindness at the center of your conversation. Thank you all for watching. I appreciate it immensely!

"Struggling is always better than surrendering." This was what finally etched the message into my brain that Matsuoka had been trying to convey. Thank you.

Shuzo Matsuoka saved my life

4chan is loaded with wholesome content. Its just also loaded with every thing else

Found this video by basically accident, but i love this quality calm storytelling. Even if we dont share religious faiths i still love the message. Keep it up!

Literally going through some rough times, watched it for the memes, stayed for the message, feeling inspired already

I have him on my phone lock screen with his fist up smiling telling me to never give up I didn't give it much thought and I think back now it's because of the motivation of him telling me to get up and try a little harder. I really don't understand why the message feels so powerful but it does.

Ngl hearing “never give up!” From like a cartoon will never hit as hard as a retired japanese tennis player screaming at you to never give up and actually using good representation

I was at one point in my lowest in life, talking rock bottom. I had suicidal ideations, plans, the whole thing. But for some reason, despite feeling absolutely no passion or pleasure for life, I knew it was not my time to go. I pressed on in my misery, and through great perserverance, found the light at the end of the cave. There is always a way out of your darkness that doesn't involve taking your beautiful, unique self from this world, and once you get out of that darkness, you will be grateful for that darkness; for through experience, you were now given a torch to help others through their darkness. I have always wanted to do nothing but help others in the long run, and what better way to know how to help than to go through the experience of the one needing help? There is a true self buried deep within you, that can never be destroyed, only hidden away, and as long as you can envision that version of yourself, it will always be possible to become it, no matter what. That true self is the key to unlocking one's unlimited potential, the key to a door that was wide open, where all people needed to realize is that that they were always welcome in. Sometimes, all it takes is a spark to light a fire. I believe in you!

This was so beautifullly done, please keep this up Never give up

NEVER GIVE UP 🗣️🗣️🗣️

Hi Victor, thank you so much for putting this beautiful, well-written video together. Shuzo Matsuoka is someone whom I admire deeply and I honestly couldn't make it through my darkest days without Shuzo's words. You've earned my sub and I'll make sure to keep watching your videos. God bless!

NEVER GIVE UP!!! I was homeless, now I run a development studio with multiple employees. They mocked me, but no more..

Depression lead me to this guy and this guy lead me to you.

Thank you for this video. It was calming and peaceful, gave me new hope

Not sure if I'm being rude or not saying this but.. I've personally had a tough life myself. (ace score: 9/10, growing up gay in the 90s in a really messed up situation didn't help) But by not giving up and focusing on the end goal, I essentially shot ahead of a lot of people and became a teacher. I throw myself at work an awful lot because its meaningful to me, but yeah. Things do get way better once you establish routines that help you become a professional in your field and you get that chance. It's not fun but nor is investing. (or farming, for that matter) Oddly enough, I'm having a really good time atm. You'd be pleasantly surprised how understanding people are so long you focus on being a good person and so long as you can do your job. I'm just a really private person. lol You guys got this! Keep chasing that rabbit.

hey! the legend returns! this was a great look into the necessary combination of compassion, shared experience, and motivation. never give up!

Such a needed and refreshing message :)

This is exactly the kind of content we need more of as a species.

Watching this before a 30 day RU-vid detox, and it was the perfect note to end on, thank you 💪🏻

I'm suddenly fill with motivation of hope with my own life , I'll do my best to move forward, so you can do your very best at this moment too . Face it,and keep going!

I loved this video. Thank you for this.

I can't believe I found one of my new favorite motivational sources out of the most unexpected places and times on RU-vid not gonna lie. This guy literally radiates my energy and I'm all in for it and I just want to yell "I WON'T GIVE UP" back to him with my strong agreement that one should never give up. I want to be just like this guy because I'm tired of seeing all the people suffering around me with my words being inefficient at times, I want them to truly believe what I say I want them to truly feel the power of these words and what I want to achieve in their thinking, and I believe everyone deserves a strong push ahead in their darkest times because everyone has to go through this, and for the world's unfair conditions we live in today, I believe we all need to look up and push these people to the top and give them attention and share them everywhere so that we can all have "little Shuzo Matsuokas" everywhere for a millennia and forward supporting the next generation into a bright future. Thank you for clearing up some things about this guy that I wanted to look into. You're the best. Spectacular work.

its so funny seeing this now - i downloaded his videos and keep them on my phone whenever i need a lil mood bost his words just feel so sincere it lifts my mood everytime!

whenever i feel stressed about my studies,i watch a shuzo matsuoka video. It always helps me to hang in there and give my best.

What an amazing video, i loved watching every bit ❤

holaaaa, soy un chico adolescente con problemas emocionales, que vive en argentina, y te agradezco mucho,este video me motivo bastante, akiramenaide¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

Great video, it was very well organized! The flow was perfect. Thanks for sharing your part about faith.

I shit the bed at work the other day (I'm an EMT) and I was thinking that I was out of my element and not cut out for it but then the first thing I saw when I opened my phone was Shuzo Matsuoka. Very serendipitous and helped me a lot.

Thank you! Not sure how I came across to your video, but I needed to hear this, especially today! I was having a really emotional day, ups and downs as I get close to the end of a year long project. I really just want to give up, but I know that I can't give up yet. The end is in sight! Cheers

This... I'm glad I found this video and this channel

Excellent video!

"Hard times never last, but hard men does"

Love to see it! This is just what I needed right now. :)

Glad this video found me. God bless Shuzo and Mr. Rogers ❤️❤️

I needed this right now…..

Thanks for making this

We need so many more people like Shuzo Matsuoka in this world.

Made me tear up Thank you x

Thanks for this work

Thank you bro

This was a wonderful video. I'm so glad that I found your channel!

Watashi theme fit perfectly … i almost cry thanks you tho for a slice of cake

Great video, I loved how you've covered the case. Funny how motivational such a short video of a man you didn't know before can be. I had 2 open tabs with Shuzo Matsuoka videos in them, this video was suggested on one of them and it helped me gain a richer prespective. Although I have to say I got jump scared in the end haha

you def deserve more views. At least a mil or two. Super high quailty man.

Struggling is always better than surrendering. I gotta think about that for a sec.

This is wonderful. Thank you!

Really well made!! Found it by looking up so many Shuzo Matsuoka videos one night when I was feeling down. 😅

Last year (Around october) I downloaded this video into an audio in my phone, because here in Brazil was the time of the "Vestibulares" (the exams that decide if you can get into an university paid or public, and is considered one of the hardest and important moments of a students life) and I thought I wouldn't be able to get into one (my mind wasn't at a clear state at that time, anxious and all lol) . So before going to every silgle test I usually put the audio of this video and listened on repeat to get calm and motivate me. Now I am going for my second week of classes on one of the top 3 universities of latin america. Never give up bros!

I lost my job with a daughter due in a few months. It's easy to wake up every morning just to mope and curse my fate, but that doesn't make it any more fulfilling. As Christians, we are called to seek His face. How can I do that if I'm looking down at my temporary circumstances? You helped me see that through this video. Thanks!

I just found out about you, but i'm a supporter already. Never Give Up friend!" Your purpose is very meaningful

Thank you my man

I was really needing it. As motivtional video . I got surprisingly curious when i saw the way you speak that reminds me all the most beautiful e inspiring people in my life. I bet in you . Akiramenaide! (Sorry for my awful english, i'm a newbie yet)❤

What an Amazing person and what an Amazing video. ❤️

That's the most wholesome video i've ever seen ❤

This dudes getting a new subscriber, continue the good work my brother in Christ ❤️

I subscribed as you said you've found God and sharing through your videos. Keep up the faith, brother. God bless

This is so beautiful

Wasn't going to leave a comment until I heard Watashi's theme. I just rewatched the last episode (love it a lot). What are the odds? I've never heard it being used in a video as a bgm before. Lovely video by the way, keep it up. God bless.

Thank you, really.

I'm rewatching Tatami Galaxy now. It's nice to hear Watashi's Theme.

God bless you brother, this was a great video

Beautiful. 👏🏻🥲👏🏻

Reflets dans l’eau, I see you bro. Very nice

Beautiful i truly hope possibly more!!! Ill sub regardless if another pops up inwanna know this is a great commentary example. Easy to understand and clearly spoken and calm not jaring at all, if i had anything to say maybe tone down music just a tiny bit, sounds great in car but headphones its kinda overpowering. Great work and have a geat lofe regardless of more content

well earned Channel Sub here! this never give up video is probably one of those few pieces of media besides Death Grip's On GP that has had some serious power and motivation to refuse being banned to the shadow realm by evil voices inside my head. beautiful short essay / analysis. love the story behind the meme. just beyond wholesome. NEVER GIVE UP

Nice video, man. Good job

Great video

Almost totally agree, but sometimes we need to have the right to just give up. Sometimes you had belived that you needed something either because of yourself or others, but with time you see that it is not worth it and I think in this times you'll be wiser to just give up and look after something that really matter

Thank you

Never Give Up!!!😊

I perform 2 songs from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. He was a great composer!!

This guy motivates David Goggins

awesome breakdown my friend

I am having an awful time this year. I have been trying to get a job for a year, have no girlfriend, barely any friends, zero accomplished met, nothing under my name. Do I have the worst life?,no. But man,im tired, im so fu.cking tired, its almost agonizing and the only reason I havent off myself again, its because I dont want to scare my family to death (again) and I dont habe the balls for it. If this is limbo, man,it sucks

Yeah, but what is the point of the struggle, though? To "come out a better man"? Yeah... for what? What's that gonna do for me?

God bless you brother

never give up yeah

don't you dare think i missed that tatami galaxy background music

UNDERATED!!!!!! 👍

If you guys really want to get through a rough time I suggest you look at other inspirational people like David Goggins , Tom platz and Jordan Peterson.

Great video buddy, always maintain your righteousness, God bless you.

when i heard "Watashi No Theme" Insta subscribe. A truly wonderful person you are for using kind words with kind music to send a message!

The Comfort Of Man Know’s No Bounds His Comfort Know’s No Bounds

while watching this video i was thinking that if it was christian it would've been perfect... then you mentioned the bible and the gospel, amazing video man the end scared me tho haha. God bless

The version of this message which resonates with me the most is the one said by Jim Valvano, late head basketball coach of North Carolina State University. He was diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma(cancer which targets organ tissues + blood vessels' cells, I think) at just 46. But Jim resolved to do what he could with the time he had rather than let his illness get the better of him; not even his appearance betrayed how bad off he was. Not even 10 weeks before his passing, he gave a speech at NC State's Reynolds Coliseum (where basketball games were held, of course) to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the 1983 NCAA championship (State won with him coaching). Here Valvano created the quote, "Don't give up, don't ever give up," which became the motto of a cancer research foundation created in his name. Valvano gave another speech just 11 days later at the ESPY Awards when accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award, which WAS actually broadcast and recorded. The entire speech is fantastic and includes his previous quote, but another great line is, "Cancer can take away all of my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart, and it cannot touch my soul. And those three things are going to carry on forever. I thank you and God bless you all." The full version is on YT, I'd highly recommend you look it up. With some tissues.

OSU! TATAKAE! O U E N D A N ! !

NEVER GIVE UP , NEVER WHAT???

such a good video man hope you upload something with this same content

Jesus Christ is God! He is King of Kings! Amen!!!!!!! He loves you very much! Amen!

Loved the vid, but 7:42 made me jump 😂

bruh, I almost cried at the end

I'm going to be honest I thought he was a salmon farmer

Give- Up. Is surrender. ❤️

People think he actually works in the clam business😂. He's just starring in motivational videos, there's lots more

I apologize Shuzo. I was unaware of why your videos were threaded in my RU-vid suggestion list . ごめんなさい

Talking about 4chan like it's JUST some cesspool. Yes, it's a cesspool, but it's where people can actually talk to eachother. It's the only place a man like Shuzo would ever come from.

You must be Redditor to say that it's surprising to find something wholesome on 4chan

Thank you but the last word killed my ears

ついに松岡修造が海外に発見されたw ナイスビデオありがとう。