The best part to me is, after wasting almost 30 years, he managed to get his act together and live out the rest of his life in happiness, getting married and having a good life.
because it wasnt a waste to him. he was ready to literally give his life for his country. his loyalty was recognized by his country so he knows what he did was honorable, thus not a waste of time
We are enemy back then, I'm Filipino , but I admire japanese when it comes to bravery in battle. They are willing to die as real warrior, a samurai blood, kamikaze is scary tho
@@vinz5380the locals choose to fight for the USA. That explains why he would fight against them too. Old ppl still think they fighting communism til this day in the USA 😂
@@jonniea6601yeah no kidding he's finally going home no more war just live out the rest of his but still teaching how to survive the wilderness at least talk the new generation how to be good campers children that is and he found Love good for him a true soldier to his countrymen if I was in his shoes I probably feel the same way too not knowing that the war had ended I'll probably be in the same boat as well still what a great story of a soldier.
Imagine playing Hide and Seek with your pals and you had no idea that it was over and then they all went back to their homes. You just sit there waiting patiently for the "it" to come around and look for you. I'm just happy his commanding officer was there to welcome him back home.
@@JackJackedJack It had to take a direct order from his commanding officer to make him come out of his hiding place just like Rambo. Maybe, this inspired the scene when Rambo’s commanding officer tells Rambo to surrender.
@@vinz5380 dear, I understand you must feel sad for your fellow people whom he killed. However, remember, even though the war had ended long back, he had no idea that this was the case. Love you, dear.❤
Hiroo Onoda is legendary in all of Asia. I remember learning about him in class as a real-life example of not only what propaganda can do to a person, but also the grit and tenacity that could result. He was a man who truly loved his country and believed in its mission. The fact that he was able to accept the war had ended at all is telling in how much of his mental faculties he retained during those decades of living in the jungle. Did he have moments of madness? Of course. Was he a mad man? No. Thank you for being so respectful in your telling of his story.
Man lived to 91 in spite of everything. A lot of folks didn't have living conditions these men had for so long and still die in their 60s and 70s, quite a few pass away even sooner.
Uhm. I think you got things a little backwards. These men's living conditions were far far superior to ours today. The reason people die at 60 is because we're living ina society being fed literal poison by corporations, spraying poison on our land, and being given terrible drugs, sometimes forcibly. Living on an isolated island and living off of the land is probably the best chance you have to live to 91. I love how people think that living off the land in the forest isn't how we are supposed to live... Think it's bullshit, here are the countries with the lowest cancer rates. Go figure. Djibouti. Timor-Leste. Tajikistan. Republic of Congo. Bhutan. Nepal. The Republic of Gambia. Niger.
My father was a history buff, especially WW2. I actually heard about this some 50 years ago, when I was school- age. Irregardless of politics - Lt. Onuda's survival skills and loyalty is remarkable. There were other Japanese soldiers who survived on various islands after the war - but he is the most famous for having survived the longest.
I believe that the Leiutenant was a Japanese warrior of the highest order. Holding out and following his final order from his commanding general for nearly 3 decades after being basically abandoned on a foreign Island he was sent to either take part in the Japanese occupation of, or else die upon at his enemys leisure, continually striking out at his percieved enemy using guerilla tactics, as he was ordered in 1944, - it says a lot about his character, and the depth of his conviction.
I'm from Lubang island, and my grandpa told me that he is the one of the guys who hunt down this guy, he also told me that this guy's live in giant trees that they carve inside, robbing farms, and watching graduation at school while in the roof of the buildings.
the fact that he was able to live a normal life afterwards is a remarkable feat in of itself!!! i mean he went past the brink of insanity and definitely suffered PTSD. most people don't return back home normal after a 4 year service, let a lone 29 years.
I'm from Philippines, the fact is, he was afraid, filipinos would kill him even if the war was technically over, and there was a high likelihood that couldve happened. Forget the honor rhetoric, it was about survival. There were atrocities they did when they occupied there and some locals did not forget
he is the most loyal man yet the most crazy bro deserves any honor he had. he deserves to be praised the way he did i salute to him even though he was enemy since i'm american but still he is a legend
No. 91 is a major achievement for someone living in a 1st world modern country eating poison and being forced to take drugs. Also the average life expectancy in Japan is almost 85 years old. They eat a lot of fish.
When he got back to Japan, he was put through a series of medical evaluations. He was found to be in much better condition than the average Japanese man his age.
@@ArtisChroniclesYep, the Japanese diet was much healthier (if meager) in the 1940s than it is today. Things started to change in the 60s. Nowadays they eat a lot of garbage, just like us.
@@Capy1337 Just because a video on UA-cam does not mention, it doesn't mean that's the case. Don't browse the internet with that kind of mindset. 💀 I'm not saying Hiroo did or didn't kill anyone, but who knows. I couldn't be bothered to research for it tbh. I'm inclined to think they might've killed innocent civilians at one point. I mean, they're there for survival. Imagine having a mindset of yourself potentially being the only one left fighting for your country.
Apparently he kill around 30 people on those 30 years of hiding. Well, of course some of those kills is his squad mates doing too. But it's not like they're alive to take the responsibility, so all of that death is on him
@drazydark1736 I understand that he killed some of the l9cals, but saying he was responsible for his squad mates' k8lls because they all died later doesn't make any sense
Imagine spending another day in japan almost forgetting about the war a decade ago setting up your bookstore then suddenly someone comes in and convinces you to go to a faraway jungle in another country to dismiss a stubborn soldier who has been fighting since the middle of the war. Must be a crazy day for the book keeper
What an incredible story! The dedication and resilience of Lieutenant Onoda are beyond admirable. Despite being cut off from the world for nearly three decades, he remained steadfast in his belief and commitment to his country. Truly a lesson in unwavering loyalty and perseverance.
I am a Brazilian who was introduced to Hiroo Onoda by the Princess of Japan, called back then Norinomyia (Princess) Saiako, when she came to Rio to celebrate 100 years of friendship between Brazil and Japan in 1995 at The Copacabana Palace Hotel. I then turned to Hiroo to ask him about his story and he handed me his passport plus a printed letter in Portuguese. I thought that it was an odd behavior but I checked it all out, read the paper, and I gave it all back to him but he insisted that I keep the paper. He said that he didn't want me to forget. He was very humble and didn't think anything special about himself. I, on the other hand, thought of him as a resilient man, devoted to his country, with a fantastic story to tell. We chatted for awhile, he didn't seem traumatized, or with PTSD. I couldn't help but notice that he enjoyed the canapés quite a lot. Hiroo was wearing a grey shiny suit, a tie and a square pocket, far from the rags that he had on the jungle... He was probably so tired of repeating his amazingly difficult experience that he had a summarized version of it, to show others. We then took pictures together and after the party, more than a decade passed until I started to see him in the media. All, I have now is a very smilie picture of us together, while I was holding the story of his life in a piece of paper. 6/17/2024 I just posted a short video of Hiroo in my UA-cam channel.
@ranisiboniyo1573 If the reunion happened in 1995 which is 29 years ago, and the Great Hiroo Onoda died at the age of 91 in 2014 which is 10 years ago, then I think there's a possibility that @jennifer20136 might be telling the truth.
@@joeleon5786 I just noticed that my reply with a Google link to my picture with Hiroo didn't get posted. I intend to make a short video instead that will be seen on my UA-cam channel next week. Have a nice weekend.
Imagine being a college dropout and flying to a whole different country to try and find a soilder that has been missing for 29 years and then succeeding even when giant search parties couldn't😮
I just want to say thank you for telling this story. When I first learned about it, it was featured on tv. I was like, "is this real?, How come nobody else in the world is telling this story?" I'm from the Philippines and finally someone on yt is retelling this incredible history/story ❤
alot of stories from asia doesint ever get the chance to reach the west, and the same for stories from the west never getting to reach the east unfortunately. one of the reasons i enjoy digging up these random types of stories across the globe, since its like finding a hidden hotspring that hardly anyone knows about.
Very, very believable. I met a number of people with persistent unjustified paranoid beliefs in the face of overwhelming contrary evidence when I was working forensic psych. These people also committed crimes and needed meds and therapy, and deserved respect as humans. Their dedication to their psychotic beliefs deserved psychiatric treatment.
@@markedwards3647 I don't believe he was psychotic, was he paranoid? yes, but men were much more determined and masculine back in the 1940's and it's not far fetched that he was willing to die for what he believed in, if it wasn't for the nuclear bomb wiping out hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, children and women, Japanese men were willing to sacrifice themselves to the last man and last drop of blood, there was a notion of honor that isn't comparable or that men today can understand or that I even fully understand, a lot of these soldiers would actually kill themselves in the shame of defeat.
Im living in this island, and this island called Lubang island of Occidental Mindoro we treasured his caved where he lived for that long period of time. My grandparents and also my parents knows about sir Onoda because he gets some livestocks in our barangay neer to his cave, and after he was discovered, he came back here in lubang from Japan and my dad was the one of the escort of them going back to the cave of sir Onoda. Very proud of our island that is rich in history. Sorry for my english hope you understand it❤
Thank you for sharing. I'm Lieutenant Sewell of the US Army & I live on Bohol Island. I love military history. My grandfather served in the Pacific during WWII. Hope to visit your island in the future, Lord willing.
I didn’t think I’d watch the entire video but this story had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Wow what a loyal man, I liked that he opened up that survival school! I’m glad he was celebrated in his return but he could’ve been compensated financially for his time in duty.. We wouldn’t hear this story if that college drop out didn’t take the leap of faith to search for him. Blessings and God bless America
Haa! 1:40 I don't know why but these little kids running just made me smile. They're so cute, they look like tiny adults that were de-aged and now realize they get to live like children again. 😄👍
I remember this being in the news here in the U.K. 🇬🇧 in 1975 the year I started work. I found this story astounding and you have to admire this man’s devotion to his country?
He is the most loyal soldier I have ever heard of he just would not give up fighting till given the order by his superior really shows A soldier who is true to his world
it's crazy to think that he was in the jungle thinking the war was still raging for almost 30 YEARS. Im 21 and thinking that even my 12 years of school WITH friends and family felt like eternity
Amazing Dedication to his Country who Sadly had Forgotten the Proper way to Dismiss a Soldier from his Duty. 29 Years reduced to 4 days then Lt. Onoda would live out his days feeling the pain of his fellow soldiers death during Peacetime.
Amazing life of a truly loyal soldier. I’m happy it ended so well for him.I remember this story because when he finally surrendered, I was graduating from high school.
What an amazing story thank you for putting that all together in an entertaining educational way. I will definitely subscribe and hope there’s more like this to be watched the man was a little bit crazy but also I respect his tenaciousness
He was a soldier fighting with what little information he had and thought he could believe given his circumstances. A patriot to his country in his own rite. May you rest in peace 2nd Lieutenant, your fight is over.
I hope your UA-cam career always continues to thrive; I’ve watched you since I was 12-13, and now I’m 20. I still watch you almost every night before bed as a routine :) keep it up ❤️ I love the content
The Japanese committed some of the worst war crimes imaginable in the Philippines. They treated them as fuck dolls and punching bags. Japan is still donating millions of dollars in infrastructure to this day as reparations.
The term ‘Enemies’ is created by the governments. The locals knew about the Japanese and their backstory, obviously it’s more pity than hate. Governments wants us to see each other as enemies or competition, but we are all humans with stories
He upheld what he was ordered and never waivered up until his superior told him to. That's the highest dedication, patriotism and loyalty I've ever seen from a person.
When I was in Saipan a few years ago, the locals said a Japanese soldier hid out there after the war, too. I forget how long, though. I visited the Suicide Cliff while I was there, a very sobering place.
That’s what I’m saying too. I understand that he was a soldier but what did he do besides terrorizing people? I fail to see the “hero” complex they gave him.
If he didnt fight, he would face disgrace from the japanese society, so he had 2 choices, go back home disgraced, or stay and fight with honour... He chose the 2nd option
Wow! Great story with a surprisingly happy ending. I remember hearing about this story when I was a kid in the 70s, but didn't know all the details. Thanks!
On the one hand it's admirable that he was as dedicated as he was to his oath and duty. On the other hand it's a cautionary tale of how that level of indoctrination can lead to outright dismiss even the possibility of being wrong, the cause you're fighting for being over, etc.
I agree with you. Some here in the other comments really need to rethink what loyalty is. It's not based off being paranoid like this story is depicted here. This is a story of indoctrination to ones culture above all else
@@robynstephens166it could be considered “stupidity” as most call it but I think the loyalty he had for his country and higher rank leader was wonderful and truly one of a kind
@@robynstephens166 Yep, comments here literally ignore Imperial Japan militarism indoctrination. They should never underestimate the power of propaganda and brainwashing.
Sergeant Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese soldier who fought in World War II, was discovered in the jungles of Guam on January 24, 1972, 26 years after the war ended. Yokoi was one of the last three Japanese soldiers to be found after the war ended in 1945.
This highlights the loyal and innocent kind of people who are not that intelligent but will go above and beyond logic just to prove loyalty. we all actually actually like this once we have that much faith in something or someone. I wonder what must have been trained and taught and in what manner to have him prepared mentally and physically to survive like this.
You know… he deserved that hero’s welcome. I don’t know any soldier from any country that’s so dedicated and loyal. Even after he’d finally understood the war was, indeed, over, he STILL wouldn’t stand down until his superior told him to. That’s amazing! And then to go on and live such a marvelous, long life like he did… Truly an amazing individual and you could see it in the smile on his face at the end 😊
Amazing soldier, sure but not an amazing individual. He's an imperial japanese soldier that continued the evil acts of the imperial army years after the war ended.
In school I read a book called "kensuke's kingdom" where a boy gets washed up on shore after being with his parents on a boat. He then finds a japanese soldier who still believed the war was going on kind of and decided to stay and live there for decades. And he helped the child out until his parents came
Wow! In as much as he was struggling with paranoia, he stayed a true warrior and a brave son of the land! He’s indeed a definition of a SOLDIER!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Imagine if he had died in the 28th or 27th year through any causes, we would have never known of his detailed patriotic stay in the island, throughout his survival in the wilderness and from other islanders. Be Amazed wouldn't have made a video out of this, and we may have never heard about him. Truly remarkable that he lived till 91 and died of old age, and respect to the Japanese Government for not giving up on him till the end.
His journey is truly remarkable. Despite enduring such immense challenges, he managed to retain his sanity and resilience, never succumbing to the pressures or suggestions that might have led him astray. It's a testament to his inner strength and fortitude.
It's amazing how he survived in 30 years not having internal organ problems? No kidney, liver, heart, bladder problems that would require hospitalization.. impressive taking care of oneself
The best part to me is, after wasting almost 30 years, he managed to get his act together and live out the rest of his life in happiness, getting married and having a good life.
Dope
And having enough decency and wealth to donate 10,000 dollars. I admire this man as a true hero. One of the best stories of the war.
He has infinite mental energy
because it wasnt a waste to him. he was ready to literally give his life for his country. his loyalty was recognized by his country so he knows what he did was honorable, thus not a waste of time
We are enemy back then, I'm Filipino , but I admire japanese when it comes to bravery in battle. They are willing to die as real warrior, a samurai blood, kamikaze is scary tho
this guy really didn’t even try to find out if the war was over yet. bro really said “the war isn’t over till i say it is”
real "the bell does not dismiss you, i dismiss you" energy
Fr like he was like mentally insane and believed that Japan had won
To be fair, this show how insanely effective the Imperialist Japanese Doctrine was
Be amazed posted this same video a few years ago
@@TonyJones-tc5gp Seems like Be Amazed rewrite this story every 2 or 3 years.
As messed up as it is. He’s the most loyal human to ever live
True
Stop saying facts... I might die.
He might be the most loyal human alive but I could have died if he is still going on his arc
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He killed innocent people
His loyalty is incredible. He is not dumb or stubborn just 100% loyal. He had my full respect.
but he killed so many farmers and hikers in our province :(
Very dumb
@@vinz5380the locals choose to fight for the USA. That explains why he would fight against them too. Old ppl still think they fighting communism til this day in the USA 😂
@@leedurham3144 war is already when he killed those farmers .
@@vinz5380 not even close to the amount bombed and killed by tanks.
Coming home must've been one of the biggest time warps ever. People are right - this DOES deserve a netflix series.
Netflix is literally a propaganda machine. Nothing good comes out of it.
He have look netflix masha the bear
Netflix: hiroo = black african guy in the Philippines that has winter and made a harem in the small village, because "diversity".
Are you kidding? Netflix will make this soldier black and homosexual.
@@Funkit891no..?
He is clearly a legend. Never been caught, never been killed. Just died of old age
Old age huh I actually want to die of old age in my death bed and sleep for eternally now this soldier is a legend.
He surrendered to his old commanding officer in 1974
@@jonniea6601yeah no kidding he's finally going home no more war just live out the rest of his but still teaching how to survive the wilderness at least talk the new generation how to be good campers children that is and he found Love good for him a true soldier to his countrymen if I was in his shoes I probably feel the same way too not knowing that the war had ended I'll probably be in the same boat as well still what a great story of a soldier.
what an absolute unit he was
A legend? Why would you glorify animals like that who committed heinous war crimes during ww2 and raped women and children? Disgusting
Hiroo Onoda may have been completely out of his mind, but you have to give it to the man for his dedication.
It's called Delusional Disorder. That's when a person persists in a belief in the face of massive evidence to the contrary. It's a mental illness.
you cannot be more correct man
Dude was definitely crazy after being alone for so long but dam does he deserve a medal
absolute dedication that man, more dedication than me wanting to win a Minecraft hoplite royale
@@Danger_R12EMU_SOLDIER and thats a lot! LOL
A lot of soldiers came back home and the war was still going on in their heads. 😢😢. Prayers n thoughts to these hero’s
War is the one of the common triggers of PTSD, physically they feel at ease but mentally they feel like they're still there 😢😢😢
HERO?? HE KILLED MANY CIVILIANS
Imagine playing Hide and Seek with your pals and you had no idea that it was over and then they all went back to their homes. You just sit there waiting patiently for the "it" to come around and look for you.
I'm just happy his commanding officer was there to welcome him back home.
Uhhh, why is this empty with 123 likes?
Nahhhh now I can’t sleep thx man 😅
I’m never going in my closet again
That’s exactly what he would do if he ever play hide and seek with us 🤦♂️
That’s just a demonstration of what happened in the video
Almost teared me seeing the old Major flew and gave his last command to Hiroo. War's over son
I tear up too. It had to take his commanding officer to tell him that the war was over.
That was his order if the Major was there the first time he might have came out
Reminded me of the Disney movie Lt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.
That's some John Rambo stuff
@@JackJackedJack It had to take a direct order from his commanding officer to make him come out of his hiding place just like Rambo. Maybe, this inspired the scene when Rambo’s commanding officer tells Rambo to surrender.
Now that is one of the greatest, emotional and also at the same time hilarious story of a soldier, I have ever heard. Respect.
but he killed so many farmers and hikers in our province :(
@@vinz5380thats war
@@ayaz12yearsago23 war is already over that time.
@@vinz5380war never ends
@@vinz5380 dear, I understand you must feel sad for your fellow people whom he killed. However, remember, even though the war had ended long back, he had no idea that this was the case. Love you, dear.❤
A humble approach by a drop out college student did what decades of effort couldn't do so not surprised R.I.P HIROO 🙏♥️
The guy got nearly his whole cell killed minus one, killed many farmers and ignored ALL mentions of war over bro does not deserve praise 😂
The guy above me is going to hell and under 10 yrs old 😂
The "decades"of effort was achieved, just ignored, it literally had to take seeing a different pair of shoes on a jap to convince him.
@@PistolPackin1312thats what propaganda does to a person.
Dude really is a badass, I teared up when I saw the picture of him happy and smiling. What an amazing person.
For real
Same here!
Badass? He’s a moron 😂
What an amazing killer indeed... Bruh!!?
i came to the comments to see if i’m the only one!!
Dude you explain things better than any teacher
I know
Agreed
I created a rotary cutter (giant lawn mower)that uses a giant 7V motor, 7.4V LI-ION battery, and it's kinda dangerous as it is Kool,
I listen too him way more than I did any of my teachers
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Hiroo Onoda is legendary in all of Asia. I remember learning about him in class as a real-life example of not only what propaganda can do to a person, but also the grit and tenacity that could result. He was a man who truly loved his country and believed in its mission. The fact that he was able to accept the war had ended at all is telling in how much of his mental faculties he retained during those decades of living in the jungle. Did he have moments of madness? Of course. Was he a mad man? No. Thank you for being so respectful in your telling of his story.
To us Filipinos he's a murderer.
Many legends of asia Hiroo Onoda and Ghenghis khan and idk other people
Call it whatever you want it's just that famous Japanese stupid pride.
@@Erkhes99908 Bro i thought it said realHife for a sec
It's also a good example of "sunk cost fallacy" in action.
He went to war, came back after 30 years and found love and happiness in life. Now that's a strong motivation
Man lived to 91 in spite of everything. A lot of folks didn't have living conditions these men had for so long and still die in their 60s and 70s, quite a few pass away even sooner.
Uhm. I think you got things a little backwards. These men's living conditions were far far superior to ours today. The reason people die at 60 is because we're living ina society being fed literal poison by corporations, spraying poison on our land, and being given terrible drugs, sometimes forcibly. Living on an isolated island and living off of the land is probably the best chance you have to live to 91. I love how people think that living off the land in the forest isn't how we are supposed to live...
Think it's bullshit, here are the countries with the lowest cancer rates. Go figure.
Djibouti.
Timor-Leste.
Tajikistan.
Republic of Congo.
Bhutan.
Nepal.
The Republic of Gambia.
Niger.
Cap
@@madlopherliyhe ain’t lied at all. go look up what he saying and stop believing everythjng ur told brotha
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My father was a history buff, especially WW2. I actually heard about this some 50 years ago, when I was school- age. Irregardless of politics - Lt. Onuda's survival skills and loyalty is remarkable. There were other Japanese soldiers who survived on various islands after the war - but he is the most famous for having survived the longest.
He stood his ground and held to the last order he was givien. He was a believer in personal Honour and it was still intact. Respect!
As a japanese soldier, he highly likely forced himself on a bunch of female children during his service, just saying.
Honor . This was one reason why the war against them was so difficult . Ideology is hard to fight against .
a japanese soldier is the last thing I'd call honorable lol
@@Re_V I see honor is something you obviously cannot comprehend . Good luck in life .
@@Re_V
Especially an imperial Japanese army. They're the worst.
This deserves a Netflix series!
there is a movie about it, 10000 nights in the jungle
@@megazuccc thanks! I will look into it!
@octaviosilva-gm2bh That must be a very Intresting Movie
Netflix story:
"I don't care what they tell you in school, Hiroo Onoda was Black."
I believe that the Leiutenant was a Japanese warrior of the highest order. Holding out and following his final order from his commanding general for nearly 3 decades after being basically abandoned on a foreign Island he was sent to either take part in the Japanese occupation of, or else die upon at his enemys leisure, continually striking out at his percieved enemy using guerilla tactics, as he was ordered in 1944, - it says a lot about his character, and the depth of his conviction.
I LOVE videos like these... So Educational.
I'm from Lubang island, and my grandpa told me that he is the one of the guys who hunt down this guy, he also told me that this guy's live in giant trees that they carve inside, robbing farms, and watching graduation at school while in the roof of the buildings.
Imagine having a picnic, and suddenly Hiroo stabbed you in the back.
@@johnlove6194 "honey would you pass me the may-AHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
@@TDCsuper35363lol
“Tell the other bears what you just saw”
@@lexxxie_52004😂😂😂😂 nice one
the fact that he was able to live a normal life afterwards is a remarkable feat in of itself!!! i mean he went past the brink of insanity and definitely suffered PTSD. most people don't return back home normal after a 4 year service, let a lone 29 years.
Yes, that fact truly is amazing. He lived a long life while the innocents he killed, even after the war died early for no reason.
@@user-ue6ur5nt5z Just shows how someone can have a stronger will then others.
I'm from Philippines, the fact is, he was afraid, filipinos would kill him even if the war was technically over, and there was a high likelihood that couldve happened. Forget the honor rhetoric, it was about survival. There were atrocities they did when they occupied there and some locals did not forget
I would absolutely agree with you
Yeah, the Japanese were brutal towards the Filipinos.
Yeah, I agree that this not really about honor or heroism
Sir: You are absolutely correct . They were criminals and murdered innocent civilians.
i agree with you
he is the most loyal man yet the most crazy bro deserves any honor he had. he deserves to be praised the way he did i salute to him even though he was enemy since i'm american but still he is a legend
Thanks for this great video!
91 is a major achievement for a person living in the woods, and having been in wwII half his life
No. 91 is a major achievement for someone living in a 1st world modern country eating poison and being forced to take drugs.
Also the average life expectancy in Japan is almost 85 years old. They eat a lot of fish.
@@jims.3987wow
@@jims.3987 Japan isn't much better in terms of food selection these days. Maybe when he was in the war it was a lot better.
When he got back to Japan, he was put through a series of medical evaluations. He was found to be in much better condition than the average Japanese man his age.
@@ArtisChroniclesYep, the Japanese diet was much healthier (if meager) in the 1940s than it is today. Things started to change in the 60s. Nowadays they eat a lot of garbage, just like us.
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE that he lived almost an entire lifetime after all of these events as well. another 50 years! he truly got his life back.
Unlike all the locals he killed
@@lastsliceoflife I watched the whole video and maybe i missed something but Hiroo didnt kill any locals
@@Capy1337 Just because a video on UA-cam does not mention, it doesn't mean that's the case. Don't browse the internet with that kind of mindset. 💀
I'm not saying Hiroo did or didn't kill anyone, but who knows. I couldn't be bothered to research for it tbh. I'm inclined to think they might've killed innocent civilians at one point. I mean, they're there for survival. Imagine having a mindset of yourself potentially being the only one left fighting for your country.
Apparently he kill around 30 people on those 30 years of hiding. Well, of course some of those kills is his squad mates doing too. But it's not like they're alive to take the responsibility, so all of that death is on him
@drazydark1736 I understand that he killed some of the l9cals, but saying he was responsible for his squad mates' k8lls because they all died later doesn't make any sense
My dad told part of this man's story when I was a child. Thanks for a great naration.
Imagine spending another day in japan almost forgetting about the war a decade ago setting up your bookstore then suddenly someone comes in and convinces you to go to a faraway jungle in another country to dismiss a stubborn soldier who has been fighting since the middle of the war. Must be a crazy day for the book keeper
Almost 3 decades!!
What an incredible story! The dedication and resilience of Lieutenant Onoda are beyond admirable. Despite being cut off from the world for nearly three decades, he remained steadfast in his belief and commitment to his country. Truly a lesson in unwavering loyalty and perseverance.
😂😂
Well Japanese propaganda brainwashed him
Okay chatgpt
Killing so many innocent people is not admirable
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I am a Brazilian who was introduced to Hiroo Onoda by the Princess of Japan, called back then Norinomyia (Princess) Saiako, when she came to Rio to celebrate 100 years of friendship between Brazil and Japan in 1995 at The Copacabana Palace Hotel.
I then turned to Hiroo to ask him about his story and he handed me his passport plus a printed letter in Portuguese. I thought that it was an odd behavior but I checked it all out, read the paper, and I gave it all back to him but he insisted that I keep the paper. He said that he didn't want me to forget. He was very humble and didn't think anything special about himself. I, on the other hand, thought of him as a resilient man, devoted to his country, with a fantastic story to tell. We chatted for awhile, he didn't seem traumatized, or with PTSD. I couldn't help but notice that he enjoyed the canapés quite a lot. Hiroo was wearing a grey shiny suit, a tie and a square pocket, far from the rags that he had on the jungle... He was probably so tired of repeating his amazingly difficult experience that he had a summarized version of it, to show others. We then took pictures together and after the party, more than a decade passed until I started to see him in the media. All, I have now is a very smilie picture of us together, while I was holding the story of his life in a piece of paper.
6/17/2024 I just posted a short video of Hiroo in my UA-cam channel.
Wow that’s amazing!!! Can I please see the picture???? Do you have Facebook?? Or Instagram??? Please let me know
stop lying this was 102 years ago
I have 2 pictures. One of him, another with him. Plus the pictures of the event and the Princess. It's in my UA-cam channel...
@ranisiboniyo1573 If the reunion happened in 1995 which is 29 years ago, and the Great Hiroo Onoda died at the age of 91 in 2014 which is 10 years ago, then I think there's a possibility that @jennifer20136 might be telling the truth.
@@joeleon5786 I just noticed that my reply with a Google link to my picture with Hiroo didn't get posted. I intend to make a short video instead that will be seen on my UA-cam channel next week.
Have a nice weekend.
“Fought for 29 years” bro was battling his own demons
The loyalty and dedication this dude had to Japan is crazy if he was still alive today I wish I could meet him and hear some survival stories.
I believe he wrote a book about this story
the video said he died in 2014 at the age of 91.
@@bonniemoerdyk9809 *if*
Imagine being a college dropout and flying to a whole different country to try and find a soilder that has been missing for 29 years and then succeeding even when giant search parties couldn't😮
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I just want to say thank you for telling this story. When I first learned about it, it was featured on tv. I was like, "is this real?, How come nobody else in the world is telling this story?" I'm from the Philippines and finally someone on yt is retelling this incredible history/story ❤
alot of stories from asia doesint ever get the chance to reach the west, and the same for stories from the west never getting to reach the east unfortunately.
one of the reasons i enjoy digging up these random types of stories across the globe, since its like finding a hidden hotspring that hardly anyone knows about.
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I can't help but think such dedication should be admired and respected.
Damn his dedication is unbelievable
Very, very believable. I met a number of people with persistent unjustified paranoid beliefs in the face of overwhelming contrary evidence when I was working forensic psych. These people also committed crimes and needed meds and therapy, and deserved respect as humans. Their dedication to their psychotic beliefs deserved psychiatric treatment.
@@markedwards3647 Do you not what a figure of speak is.
@@markedwards3647 I don't believe he was psychotic, was he paranoid? yes, but men were much more determined and masculine back in the 1940's and it's not far fetched that he was willing to die for what he believed in, if it wasn't for the nuclear bomb wiping out hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, children and women, Japanese men were willing to sacrifice themselves to the last man and last drop of blood, there was a notion of honor that isn't comparable or that men today can understand or that I even fully understand, a lot of these soldiers would actually kill themselves in the shame of defeat.
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Im living in this island, and this island called Lubang island of Occidental Mindoro we treasured his caved where he lived for that long period of time. My grandparents and also my parents knows about sir Onoda because he gets some livestocks in our barangay neer to his cave, and after he was discovered, he came back here in lubang from Japan and my dad was the one of the escort of them going back to the cave of sir Onoda. Very proud of our island that is rich in history. Sorry for my english hope you understand it❤
Wow, that’s amazing!
Thank you for sharing. I'm Lieutenant Sewell of the US Army & I live on Bohol Island. I love military history. My grandfather served in the Pacific during WWII. Hope to visit your island in the future, Lord willing.
How could he had believe war is still going on when people near his cave were already living a normal life?
@@tetdizon7559watch the whole video and try to understand it.
@@tetdizon7559 He thought they were spies. So he didn't trust them.
wow, it's so rare for me to stay in a video for about 30 mins without getting bored. Your narration is outstanding! deserve a subscription
I didn’t think I’d watch the entire video but this story had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Wow what a loyal man, I liked that he opened up that survival school! I’m glad he was celebrated in his return but he could’ve been compensated financially for his time in duty.. We wouldn’t hear this story if that college drop out didn’t take the leap of faith to search for him. Blessings and God bless America
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I don't know why but these little kids running just made me smile. They're so cute, they look like tiny adults that were de-aged and now realize they get to live like children again.
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They do! Oh my gosh.
No shit, its ai
@@t0ryadamn, ai is crazy when you dont expect it
@@dumblockdubbed2455 yea
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I remember this being in the news here in the U.K. 🇬🇧 in 1975 the year I started work. I found this story astounding and you have to admire this man’s devotion to his country?
Thanks, I think that's the kind of story I needed to hear. It actually brought a tear to my eye and made me smile.
Interesting history. Thanks for sharing
He's a man of focus, commitment and sheer will
Dang, wow ...
Hiroo's story took me on a roller coster 😭 I'm so glad he got convinced to come back to Japan, and live his days with family ❤
He is the most loyal soldier I have ever heard of he just would not give up fighting till given the order by his superior really shows A soldier who is true to his world
Also pretty dumb at the same time as well
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The fact that he did not consider his family is crazy
The fact that he did not consider his family is crazy
it's crazy to think that he was in the jungle thinking the war was still raging for almost 30 YEARS. Im 21 and thinking that even my 12 years of school WITH friends and family felt like eternity
You can't find loyalty like that anywhere this days.salute
Because it’s literally brainwashing.
Amazing Dedication to his Country who Sadly had Forgotten the Proper way to Dismiss a Soldier from his Duty. 29 Years reduced to 4 days then Lt. Onoda would live out his days feeling the pain of his fellow soldiers death during Peacetime.
Amazing life of a truly loyal soldier. I’m happy it ended so well for him.I remember this story because when he finally surrendered, I was graduating from high school.
What an amazing story thank you for putting that all together in an entertaining educational way. I will definitely subscribe and hope there’s more like this to be watched the man was a little bit crazy but also I respect his tenaciousness
Dude dropped out of college heard a legend and was like yup let's chase this legend, mad.
At least there's still some loyalty in the world. This man is proof of said loyalty
Also proof of stupidity.
And of course stupidity is still alive and well.
....and stupidity.
@@giselematthews7949 come on atleast give some man respect like a small respect
@@Adam-M- you are underestimating the indoctrination countries like japan and germany were doing back then. It's not stupidity but brainwashing.
I must admire his dedication. RIP, Brother.
To us Filipinos he's a murderer pure and simple he's not someone to be celebrated.
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I don't respect him, he killed innocent people
@@Sausageman257 what would u do in that situation of morals and values than?
@@BrendenRoss-w4n surrender like the rest of them?
Incredible story. Loved it!
truely a remarkable man. to hold on to his faith in his country for so long is mind blowing
I read about his surrender at the newspaper when I was a kid. This video has a lot of detail, it's well searched. Excellent!
He stayed hidden longer than I my current age. It's kinda crazy but impressive at the same time
Think about your comment look what's wrong about it and delete HAIYAA
@@nashuson9703 There is nothing wrong about it and I won't going to delete it.
@@drama_lvl1are you dying soon??
Sorry to hear if it is the case…..
Or maybe its’ just a mistake, sorry about this then
@@AsaErickson-xw3dz oh I just realised that I phrased it wrong, sorry mb
Great story and loved the animation. .
He was a soldier fighting with what little information he had and thought he could believe given his circumstances. A patriot to his country in his own rite. May you rest in peace 2nd Lieutenant, your fight is over.
I hope your UA-cam career always continues to thrive; I’ve watched you since I was 12-13, and now I’m 20. I still watch you almost every night before bed as a routine :) keep it up ❤️ I love the content
Hiroo Onoda was a man of focus, commitment and sheer fucking will. What a chad !!
His will sure killed lots of civilians.
The Japanese committed some of the worst war crimes imaginable in the Philippines. They treated them as fuck dolls and punching bags. Japan is still donating millions of dollars in infrastructure to this day as reparations.
Read his book "my 30 year war" by Hiro Onada in 1977 and have reread it several times.Great story
They should have told them JAPAN WON the war.
How would they know that Japan got bombed
Compared to most alternative scenarios - it did win.
honestly that would have worked
Bruh who really took time to make this comment
I feel like that wouldn’t work-
Whats evenly remarkable is the islanders, they have been living with their enemies in their backyard
Not so different to living in some parts of an American city.
The term ‘Enemies’ is created by the governments. The locals knew about the Japanese and their backstory, obviously it’s more pity than hate. Governments wants us to see each other as enemies or competition, but we are all humans with stories
@@truehappiness4U Still, i would be pretty annoyed if a guy keep sneaking in my house and steal my things.
@@leungsheryl5365same
I read Hiroo Onodas book; "Never surrender".
Yes
@@djangosouthwest6043what a truly inspirational comment
Anyway is the book good
@CivilisedThwomp Yes, but it's called "No Surrender"
He upheld what he was ordered and never waivered up until his superior told him to. That's the highest dedication, patriotism and loyalty I've ever seen from a person.
Always knew of the story, never the full details. Thanks!
Same
The guy who will make sure you know EVERYTHING
Amazing dedication, bravery and loyalty to his country. RIP Hiroo Onoda 🕊🕊
Wow! A real soldier!!! This is loyalty and a true definition of discipline and determination.
this guy really didn't even try to find out if the war was over yet. bro really said "the war isn't over till i say it is"
Sergeant Shoichi Yokoi was discovered on Guam on 24 January 1972, almost 28 years after the Allies had regained control of the island in 1944.
When I was in Saipan a few years ago, the locals said a Japanese soldier hid out there after the war, too. I forget how long, though. I visited the Suicide Cliff while I was there, a very sobering place.
Was looking through comments to see if anyone mentioned this story. Thank you
a story perfectly told and produced. thank you, BE AMAZED!
He just slipped into crazy for 30 years.
That’s what I’m saying too. I understand that he was a soldier but what did he do besides terrorizing people? I fail to see the “hero” complex they gave him.
War, that's what happened.
@@sea4874 Maybe with himself
If he didnt fight, he would face disgrace from the japanese society, so he had 2 choices, go back home disgraced, or stay and fight with honour... He chose the 2nd option
"War , war never changes" - Nate in Fallout 4 😅
Wow! Great story with a surprisingly happy ending. I remember hearing about this story when I was a kid in the 70s, but didn't know all the details. Thanks!
On the one hand it's admirable that he was as dedicated as he was to his oath and duty. On the other hand it's a cautionary tale of how that level of indoctrination can lead to outright dismiss even the possibility of being wrong, the cause you're fighting for being over, etc.
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@@Bill-im6nt and those who go for the Democrats too. Both are scim
I agree with you.
Some here in the other comments really need to rethink what loyalty is.
It's not based off being paranoid like this story is depicted here.
This is a story of indoctrination to ones culture above all else
@@robynstephens166it could be considered “stupidity” as most call it but I think the loyalty he had for his country and higher rank leader was wonderful and truly one of a kind
@@robynstephens166 Yep, comments here literally ignore Imperial Japan militarism indoctrination. They should never underestimate the power of propaganda and brainwashing.
i love your content BE AMAZED, your content is truely amazing
Sergeant Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese soldier who fought in World War II, was discovered in the jungles of Guam on January 24, 1972, 26 years after the war ended. Yokoi was one of the last three Japanese soldiers to be found after the war ended in 1945.
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That was an awesome beautiful story that had in a amazing ending thank you for sharing!
Ive been subscribed since 2022, and the content is greater than ever
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Me as well.
Yes I also am so glad I subscribed to this channel
Bro camped in an empty lobby😂😂😂😂
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This highlights the loyal and innocent kind of people who are not that intelligent but will go above and beyond logic just to prove loyalty. we all actually actually like this once we have that much faith in something or someone.
I wonder what must have been trained and taught and in what manner to have him prepared mentally and physically to survive like this.
You know… he deserved that hero’s welcome. I don’t know any soldier from any country that’s so dedicated and loyal. Even after he’d finally understood the war was, indeed, over, he STILL wouldn’t stand down until his superior told him to. That’s amazing! And then to go on and live such a marvelous, long life like he did… Truly an amazing individual and you could see it in the smile on his face at the end 😊
Amazing soldier, sure but not an amazing individual. He's an imperial japanese soldier that continued the evil acts of the imperial army years after the war ended.
@@user-ue6ur5nt5z every soldier's are good
In school I read a book called "kensuke's kingdom" where a boy gets washed up on shore after being with his parents on a boat. He then finds a japanese soldier who still believed the war was going on kind of and decided to stay and live there for decades. And he helped the child out until his parents came
Respect for this soldier. Absolute madman. Now that's what we call spirit of a warrior. 👏👏
a great topic for history presentation ty.
This guy was dedicated to his country. He deserves respect and nothing less!
One has to admire such a man who has such loyalty and devotion to his country.
that's only for his country. you have no idea what he did to innocent people during those 30 years after the war
Wow! In as much as he was struggling with paranoia, he stayed a true warrior and a brave son of the land! He’s indeed a definition of a SOLDIER!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Dude had a level of honor people don't understand now days.
“There is a difference between bravery and insanity.”
Uhh so which one is it??
Well your generational has been insane for years bastard
This is the best cover of this history that I heard many time. Thank you
Now that is an AMAZING story. I am AMAZED.
Imagine if he had died in the 28th or 27th year through any causes, we would have never known of his detailed patriotic stay in the island, throughout his survival in the wilderness and from other islanders. Be Amazed wouldn't have made a video out of this, and we may have never heard about him. Truly remarkable that he lived till 91 and died of old age, and respect to the Japanese Government for not giving up on him till the end.
His kinda both but I respect him tho🫡🖤 30:56
His journey is truly remarkable. Despite enduring such immense challenges, he managed to retain his sanity and resilience, never succumbing to the pressures or suggestions that might have led him astray. It's a testament to his inner strength and fortitude.
I remember an Archer episode about this. Loved it
It's amazing how he survived in 30 years not having internal organ problems? No kidney, liver, heart, bladder problems that would require hospitalization.. impressive taking care of oneself
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