Cyberpunk Documentary: More Than Just a Game
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
- Cyberpunk: the dark dystopian future, the corrupt corporations, futuristic technology, flying cars, robots, cybernetic enhancements, hackers, late stage capitalism, evil asians, neon lights, and a gritty criminal underworld. High Tech, low life, and of course, Keanu Reeves.
Cyberpunk is a genre that has always been one of my favorites. But how did it start? And... why are there so many Asians?
Edited by Matt Bacera
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Media used in order of appearance.
Video games:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011)
SNATCHER (1988)
Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)
Deus Ex (2000)
Cloudpunk (2020)
Mirror’s Edge (2009)
Shadowrun (1993)
Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999)
Persona 5 (2016)
Crackdown (2007)
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (2016)
CyberNeon (2019)
Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016)
Mirror's Edge Catalyst (2016)
Films:
Total Recall (1990)
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Ghost in the Shell (US) (2017)
Blade Runner (1982)
Ghost in the Shell (1995)Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
The Matrix (1999)
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Cloud Atlas (2012)
Pacific Rim (2013)
Ex Machina (2014)
The Karate Kid (1984)
Charlie’s Angels (2000)
Suicide Squad (2016)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Ready Player One (2018)
Akira (1988)
Battle Angel (1993)
Big Hero 6 (2014)
내츄럴 시티 (Natural City) (2003)
Total Recall (2012)
Music Videos:
Everglow - LA DI DA
2NE1 - Come Back Home
AleXa (알렉사) - Bomb
Everglow - 2ND MINI ALBUM [-77.82X-78.29] NEW LOGO
TV Shows:
Westworld (2016)
Star Trek (1966)
Community (2009)
The Mandalorian (2019)
Anime:
Bubblegum Crisis (1987)
Akudama Drive (2020)
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Akira (1988)
Serial Experiments Lain (1998)
Battle Angel (1993)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002)
Psycho-Pass (2012)
No Guns Life (2019)
Akudama Drive (2020)
Music:
Marten Moses - Neon City
Macintosh Plus - リサフランク420 / 現代のコンピュ
ELFL - Sunstorm
Konami Kukeiha Club - One Night in Neo Kobe City
Shadowrun (1993) OST - Grundge Joint
Emil Axelsson - I Think I Was There
ELFL - A Nebula Inside
VELDA - Dust and Dreams
Hyper - SPOILER
ELFL - Transhumanism - Фільми й анімація
The Philippines already has the corruption and the urban decay perfected, we just need the high technology to be cyberpunk :D
Don't forget neon lights and red light districts...
We already do, we're already "cyber" enough to be called the social media capital of the world :D
Damn, If that's the way the country goes I'm not even mad. It's the LEAST I could hope for. lol
Prepare to eat bullets
I like what you said but currently, it still looks a long way off. People in the PH are not yet that technologically oriented to really understand
what CyberPunk means. Also, we are lagging behind in almost everything and even if you write a Pinoy Cyberpunk novel or story today, I doubt it would have the appeal to mainstream PH media. I can say this though since I did write
Project Pawai (Pinoy Cyberpunk) way back 1990's and it remains more of a computer based classic known to only a few die-hard Pinoy computer fans.
Nevertheless, keep on dreaming and hoping Kabayans as the Filipino is not only resilient but creative and talented as well. Sooner or later, We will get there. Thanks
"or who knows, maybe even manila" *cyberpunk music intensifies*
Dreamcatcher is doing a cyberpunk comeback on January 26, 2021 check them out!
Idk why the moment I saw the title I only thought of Dreamcatcher's upcoming comeback haha
This was such an interesting piece diving deep into the cyberpunk genre and the implications of the perspective of the West have on Asians, especially post WW2 as we see more and more Asian countries rising as economic and cultural powerhouses!
This is Aesthetic. A whole mood
Dreamcatcher's Comeback odd eye will probably be cyberpunk so I'm here to learn
the whole asian/japanese narrative in cyberpunk goes back, where asian dominated the electornics market and every japanese product seemed futuristic and way ahead. thats why they have a dominant presence in the genre. also the chinese dense hive housing contributed to the dark dystopian aesthetics.
Beautiful video!! Now I'm extra pumped for Dreamcatcher's comeback!!!!!
January 26th EVERYONE!!!!!!
(Paraphrasing) "A modern cyberpunk city in the west takes the apperance of an american city and blends it with asian cities/culture."
By that definition, a fictional city I created for a novel I'm writing fits that mold. Although my story isn't cyberpunk per se. Just a sci-fi action adventure with a hint of fantasy.
Though I will admit, the city from the original Mirror's Edge served as an inspiration for my city - clean and utopian from a distance, grungy and corupt on the streets. Not the point of the plot but rather a back drop of what my characters have to live with while they deal with things.
Lemme guess, your city's name is Peninsula City, right?
I'm having a go at a CP novel too. Did you finish yours?
The funny thing is, all the 'Asian' inspiration comes from Western influences in Asia anyway, making it a completely roundabout influence.
6:30 MiSaMo J-Line/J-Trinity!
Lezgoooooooooooo
This is so cool 🔥 I've never really thought about the western depiction and interpretation of Asian people in media this way
Check out dreamcatcher comeback on Jan 26 2021 it's gonna be cyberpunk.
AND WE'RE GONNA STREAM
@@beidoumimujer7783 yes queen
Did you notice that Bubblegum Crisis is the oldest anime listed in the credits. First time I saw episode one was from a VHS tape in Japanese and no subtitles. Still I was blown away.
Thank you for putting a massive smile on my face this morning my man. Right back at your with this quality take on Cyberpunk's appropriation. Great Stuff.
clicked on with an expectation of just hearing the explanation of the genre...after watching I'm left with rich historical insights and even more love for the genre. So aestheticcccc
This deserves more views, well done!
great video! informative, good pace, and nice to look at. well done!
Ahh.... love hearing that SNES Shadowrun background music.
Fantastic and well-produced video including informative content! Thumbs up
Awesome vid. I wanna throw in that the Japanese even have a special word 過労死 (karoshi) which means "death caused by overwork" (lit. exceeding - labor - death). It's a real thing and I always wonder when the companies here are ever gonna make amends to their systems to prevent it.
One of the cybernetics corporations in cyberpunk is named "Kiroshi"
This was a really cool and helpful video man!
Madonna’s Drowned World Tour was inspired by Cyber Punk Genre!
I love this genre so much
amazing work!!
Freaking underrated channel!
1 more extremely well done video to the count dude
Saw this in a Google news bar in my smartphone, so you got a new sub.
We are already in the early stages of Cyberpunk, we will be farther away from getting where 2077 was in that game but we are here. Just none of us will be alive to see what we see in games and movies.
Hm. I see what you're saying and find it fascinating, your point of view, I will say however for me personally I definitely never viewed cyberpunk as a fear of Japan rather, the "mystery" is being they've been able to hold on to century old traditions and values while skyrocketing in technological advances. I think that dichotomy is what's represented in cyberpunk. Just an example, like how in the Matrix it has a lot of martial arts yet they are in a futuristic place. But yeah anyway that's a small example, just my take on it.
Yiren is Chinese and all the other members Korean l-
Loved the video! ❤️
same, i live this asthetic as good as i can daily, from fashion to room decor
Amazing video my brother.. this is what makes youtube great (sometimes)
Damn great & cool , the video is made at the great way
why i feel like cyberpunk world dont have sun? its always night ...no day light at all?
sun is boring no neon led lights huhuh at night things are steeeamy and raiiiny and myyysterious
Same with the Noir genre.
Also there's a ton of pollution like in blade runner and 2049 that blocks out the sun
Surprised you didn't reference Big Bang when it comes to Korea. I always felt like their outfits were quite cyberpunk looking. Like just look at fantastic baby and bang bang bang, I feel like non of them would look out of place in a cyberpunk world
Verry nice
Super Mario Bros. (1993) a cyberpunk master piece
what's the song at 8;44?
Nice video
Cyberpunk 2077 made me really interested in cyberpunk stuff
In summation: It just looks so freaking cool!
Agreed.
I'm just waiting for the Tachikomas
I'm sorry, but isn't Final Fantasy VII more Dieselpunk than Cyberpunk? Or maybe even it's own genre, Makopunk lmao. I'm open for discussion.
But nonetheless, great video as usual! Keep it up.
Probably because FF7 lacks color, neons and holograms. Everything's dark and dull when you're in Midgard but nonetheless it is still futuristic especially Shinra buildings.
What is disel punk?
@@nataliachristiani3630 so what is it?
@@jmgonzales7701 We have Google, my friend.
@@jmgonzales7701 think of like ww1 or ww2 but with giant mechs and technologies ahead of our time.
Wolfenstein and Iron Harvest are good examples of dieselpunk
i mean, if you go out at night. it literally looks like a cyberpunk.
I mean, the “evil Asian” trope isn’t actually anything to do with the war or racism. Cyberpunk was really created in the 1980s, which as Marty McFly said “all the best things are from Japan” just like you described. However it wasn’t really anything to do with a fear, it mainly came from the idea that “if they’re slowly making their way into the west with technology that seemed so far ahead of the USA that it was like it’s from another world. Thus they assumed that it would simply continue, however following the end of the Cold War all the smart Americans stopped working on weapons and such and moved onto making other stuff. Thus the idea that Japan would be the primary supplier of technology faded as American companies began to math and in some cases outpace them. It was never fear, it was a prediction based on the sociopolitical climate, a climate that has since ended and been replaced.
that montage in the end with the music and the different cyberpunk scenes was euphoria....
Pretty good 🐸
No matter what the cyberpunk genre is my favorite genre EVER!, not just cyberpunk 2077 literally ever game,movie,art, hell everything!!! Its all amazing! XD 🙌
I’m pretty sure it’s because of Tokyo’s aesthetic with hyper modern skyscrapers next to ancient temples;everything laced with cables, neon, and flyers, the reason cyberpunk uses asians is because night city is essentially Hong Kong in the us, with the Tokyo aesthetic
Aaaand you just raised my point
Seeing the Community reference brought me life. Very good Video man, I didn't realize the anti-Japanese Propaganda that plagues the genre. You deserve more views my friend.
1:50 title?
In the Philippines we literally have people in the slums or informal settlers priorotizing to have expensive appliances and gadgets than upping their living condition. that's peak cyberpunk. high tech low life.
1:52 what movie is this
Imagine if the loonaverse having a cyberpunk realm
You missed Tetsuo. Cyberpunk in Japan was an organic step from the Steampunk thy Japanese media was already exploring form both of Japan’s cultural leaps during the Boshin War(Meiji Restoration) and the aftermath of WW2(the Japanese Post War miracle had the Korean Civil War to fuel it since the UN forces wanted war production close to the front without disrupting the transition to civilian production back home) also the Vietnam War kickstarted the 4 Asian Tiger economies a generation later.
I wish you’d do a text overlay in one corner giving the sources of the various video clips you use so that if we see something that sparks our interest or just something we haven’t seen before we could go to the source for more. What was the clip @ 1:53, 2:01, 2:20 & 5:10 from?
2:01 is Pacific Rim. Others are Cloud Atlas
06:23 “Japan is no longer feared” - shows Twice, a Korean Girl Group.
Those three girls are Japanese
@@RiceSquad but they’re promoting Korean culture.
Nice vid. I was really hoping with the hype and release of Cyberpunk 2077 that cyberpunk as a niche culture and aesthetic would become a lot more prevalent and mainstream. Asian culture, neon lighting, tech and techwear, and of course, anti-capitalism. I guess we still aren't there yet. Lol
What is your review of (G)I-DLE's Hwaa, did you liked it?
Loved the song! Yuqi's hair might need some getting used to on my part 😅
Interesting. As a man born in Okinawa.
Please look forward to ONF comeback in Feb 2021 because the concept is cyberpunk :)
Well i am asian and i’m not evil, really😐
We aren’t. And thankfully we’re finally being portrayed that way in mainstream media :)
@@RiceSquad You've upgraded from seedy yellow men to whiny yellow men gj
That's what a evil person would say.
1:28 what film
Blade runner 2
Mass Effect, directly inspired by all that is Cyberpunk. Shepard has enough cybernetics implants to rival all but the most cyber enhanced characters in cyberpunk genre.
And the club afterlife
A little bit of Tokyo
A bit of Heung Kong
Sprinkle some Seoul
Two tblsp of Shanghai
Then bine it with lil bit of La, San Fran, Vegas, Niu York depending on taste
= King of all AESTHETIC, light, fluffy, delicious, yummy. Cyberpunk cities
0:24 source?
Deus Ex
We already have a real life Cyberpunk Shenzhen
Cyberpunk style made me think "wow the future would be really cool if it was like this" instead of "look at this mess the world would become if japan ruled the world" because I love futuristic stuff and hightech and maybe it's because I'm younger but dystopia they're talking about was pretty much the world I live in now so it triggered an amazement inside me rather than fear. Of course now it strikes a little bit fear but I still think it looks really cool.
Altered carbon too
Maybe Cowboy Bebop also fits here?
Cyberpunk just might be leaking IRL here. You never know...
if I could choose a world to live in, it would be cyberpunk. but we are living in it tho
I didnt know I was the villain
Japanese Cyberpunk = Japanese Culture with a Western Vibe.
American Cyberpunk = Western Culture with an Oriental Vibe.
Creativity of Asians
Mumbai is perfect for this..,.,.,.,.,the police,the corruption,high buildings, small area and high population, colourful building..,..,.,.,I guess by *2030* the slums might disappear and the population will boom.....so the Mumbai government might give easier permission to build skycrappers in mumbai..as of now because the airport is middle in the city the airport authority dont give permission to build skycrappers which comes in its route....but when the navi Mumbai will start the mumbai airport might ne less busy and it will be start of skycrappers boom....,.,..,.,.,.,.,.,. As of now i see hongkong as night city just need more lights like shenzen , Shanghai
If there is a country that is basically ground zero for cyberpunk IRL it's going to be south korea. South Korea is practically Samsung. If Samsung fails South Korea suffers.
*late stage corporatocracy/monopolism
Wait till we get the rest of Asia.
Feel bit desolated and disappointed as desi asian
What's cyberpunk???
ALEXA!!
Should the movie Idiocracy be considered cyberpunk?
Wait does this guy think Star Wars is cyberpunk I mean I suppose it kiiiiinda could be perceived this way
Wellll... if you compare Cyberpunk 2077 to Star Wars, Night City is a pinch of Coruscant and the Bad Lands are a dash of Tatooine! Plus, there's all of the robots and cybernetically-enhanced individuals ala Vader and Grievous...🤓
Cyber Pinoy Boi?!
I'm pretty sure you're digging way to deep into the Asian connection. The aesthetic arose out of the 70s and 80s. At that time high-tech was rapidly being developed in Japan and knock offs were being sold in Hong Kong. This is where the majority of the aesthetic comes from, rainy (both areas with high precipitation), very high density (Hong Kong is king here and cities like Tokyo aren't far behind), neon lights (neon signs used to be all over the streets of Hong Kong and big lit up billboards are all over the place in downtown Tokyo), wealth inequality (Hong Kong had slums like Kowloon and the penthouses of the ultra rich in the same skyline), and of course, Asians/Asian aesthetics/street food (idk lots of noodle stands and other street food vendors in cyberpunk works, and they exist in both Hong Kong and Japan)
FF7 is steampunk though
Nah, an evil megacorporation, some seriously advanced technology, and a pretty shitty quality of life for a significant swath of the population (high tech, low life - genre staple). That screems cyberpunk
Steampunk is more akin to Victorian England
@@cringeposting435 I agree I always viewed it more as cyberpunkish
I prefer solarpunk
aldous huxley's brave new world
I guess the Cyberpunk genre is somewhat xenophobic
i am evil 😈
There's actually a Filipino character in Cyberpunk 2077, Kerry Eurodyne :D
oh please, pinoy baiting is really cancer.
keanu is the god of cyberpunk. change my mind
highkey wish there was a subculture around this that i could join and enjoy fellow minded cyberpunk aesthetic lovers
6th
I hated Cyberpunk for that very reason it was too Japanese centric