I'm fine with the presenting Japanese culture, for me the only issue is the fact she wore a Chinese dress instead of a kimono. But yeah, it's really tame in terms of any offence or cultural appropriation, There's some art here and appreciation shown, which we need more of.
@@G1NZOU I have been to both china and japan and trust me, that's a kimono. Have you ever actually saw a real traditional chinese dress, it's nothing like what she's wearing now. There are many type of kimonos and this is one of them.
@@DanielHall212 I guess you're right, it's mostly the collar and front chest which caught my eye as looking too Chinese but yes, a closer look reveals the proper Obi. And yes, I've seen real Chinese dress.
This is beautiful. As a Korean of Japanese ancestry, I love how Katy Perry used Japanese elements in her performance. This isn't cultural appropriation, this is cultural appreciation, and cultural celebration.
I think it has cultural appropriation aspects to it. Her dress isn't traditional and kind of sexualized and I wish she could make it more about Japanese culture but it could've been way worse
iar dawrnt knowr myr narme, i think it is mainly Yukata style, but incorporates lots of body styling from the Cheongsam. I’m not sure you can really appropriate the Cheongsam since it in itself is a Han appropriation of Manchu dress and style, fit for the “Modern China” of the 1920s. The hair is shaped more like a Zhou Xuan hairstyle too. I don’t think it’s been sexualised however- the style is very modest and very clearly shows no fantasy aspects to the design.
@@x6621 i totally agree but still i think maybe she could have done something more to her strengths but its not that big of a deal she could have done way worse
I don't know why so many people blame on Katy. I'm Japanese and I appreciate she expressed the beauty of Japan and its culture. Everyone is unnecessarily nervous on cultural issues, but chill out guys.
1.this mock's Chinese people 2.the outfit's isn't even from China 3.and there is the stereotype that Asian women shall love their men unconditionally. so.. .. YOUR STUPID AS HELL
The Mario Numbers does anyone ever call you stupid? believe me, it helps, a lot. 1. This is Japan Kimono, not China dress. Although I myself hate China a lot but there's nothing wrong with dress or cultures. Everyone knows that Katy is crazy for anything Japan and it's no surprise she always wants to bring the traditional dress to her performance to show her respect and love for the country. Japan is her favourite country in Asia, best song goes with the best dress of the best country, that's how she does, that's how it goes. She also performs this song with Western dress countless of time, so don't think this is mocking Asian woman. 2. Unconditonal love is the greatest love. Everything has 2 faces, the song also encourages man to love their woman unconditionally, and that is what our society is lack off, that is what we should try to achieve.
1. it is not a kimono, so what is it? 2. why you think she wants to demonstrate a geisha? why the hell does a geisha appear here? as i said she just demonstrates a normal girl, and she wears kimono just because she likes it. fix me if i'm wrong.
Sydney O'Bier See, wearing kimono in Japan while performing to Japanese people would make sense. But this video is kinda cringy, since the song and the event have nothing to do with the stage settings
I just think it's a bad performance, and because of her bad performance made people think it's some what iggnorant. Its just alright really but then again I will always think Katy Perry has the tackiest stage ideas that are just baffling. Like "Oh good job Katy for performing a japanese style song... at the American Music Awards... What an appropriate time for such a performance." Katy Perry is just a bad performer, good singer,but Ill never got to her concerts. Have you seen the swish swish song? That's just bad in every way
don't you know why? their brains have been constantly brainwashed by the media for the last decade or so and this is the result. retardation at its finest.
@@OnikasBaby i know this is hella late but the japanese people and culture are all about respect and sympathy. I visited tokyo and the people there are very sweet. They don't get angry over people who are interested in their culture and they appreciate it. If anything they enjoy it seeing their country noticed especially by such an influential singer as katy perry
Was she making fun of the culture? No. Was she saying she invented the style? No. Was she stealing and claiming this type of performance as her own? No. I ain't getting offended that she's culturally appropriating a cultural appropriation. Look it up, kimonos are actually a cultural appropriation already.
@@masterofbloodbending3121 Ikr, when american adapting japanese, chinese, indian or any asia country culture, we asians didn't think of it as cultural appropriation, except if they're making fun of it. In this case Katy representing it in a good way so its good
Don't call her a racist. She just wanted to express the place she loves. And I'm so happy that our country is always her fav. Katy, Japan loves you UNCONDITIONALLY!
Yeahhh! I would love to see katy performing with filipino folk theme. It's not like she's deteriorating the culture but she is promoting the beauty of it.
Everyone talking about culture appropriation and racism.....but here in Japan we give 0 fxxxs about this. I just thought it was a very cool and modern performance with hints of Japanase/Chinese elements
+川畑徹 It's popular in Japanese and Chinese culture to promote their culture within other countries. They love Americans, Africans, Canadians, Russians, etc. embracing their culture. Many Asian-American stores sell traditional Asian outfits so Americans can embrace their culture. It's called culture appreciation not culture appropriation. Some stupid people think all white people do is be obliviously racist and full of themselves being prejudice. This culture appropriation shit on the internet needs to stop.
+Keanu Marinas Yes I agree some people are taking it to the extremes....it may be culture appropriation but the asian community is not getting harmed from it nor getting something "stolen" from them in my opinion
+Keanu Marinas how is this cultural appreciation? she doesn't even know anything about it! i can guarantee you if you asked her questions about the kimono she wouldn't know shit! thats cultural appropriation! why doe she feel she has to be the one to wear the kimono? why coudln't she sing while ACTUAL japanese women wore the kimono!
2021 and this is one of the BEST TV performances I’ve seen! Her voice in this is insane! Vegas residency is going to be this kind of level me thinks…HUGE!
It wasn’t until I saw/heard this performance that the timing and musicality of the song made sense to me. It always sounded like it was dragging, but now hearing the original with this performance in mind, it’s one of her best songs!
I’m Japanese and I truly love this performance🤍 I can see the respect in the way she moves. Also, it’s not easy to even walk in kimono, so those little changes for her kimono are very clever idea🥰 Totally love it!
As a Japanese, this is a very beautiful and wonderful performance.I don't think many Japanese living in Japan regard this as a cultural appropriation .This is because I can tell that she researches and respects Japanese culture.I feel very angry and uncomfortable when many Westerners mix up all Asian cultures and use them as "Asia," but I think she used Japanese culture correctly in this performance.👍👍
I disagree, her dress is a mix of Chinese and Japanese garments. Besides her stylist said in an interview, that she dressed up as a Geisha. That shows me, that she didn't do the necessary research in order to perform respectfully towards Japanese culture.
@@juliah.5385 Where do you see Chinese in that garment? The fabric is a typical Kimono print and fabric, the cut is a bit modernized and adjusted so she can easily move across the stage but it isn't something you wouldn't see in Japan... it's not like she was trying to depict an historically accurate Geisha or something. It's a Pop music performance. Maybe watch some Hamasaki Ayumi or Kouda Kumi performances, they wore similar clothes and performed in a similar way in the past too.
@@bodo887I wouldn’t say it’s disrespectful but definitely not appropriate. Correct me if I’m wrong but the song has nothing to do with Japanese culture and especially Geisha culture. People love to use other culture to be aesthetic or to feel some sort of artistry. In the case of Katy Pery she def use Geisha culture as a prop to complete her artistry. And this is why imo this is wrong.
@@hayu6788 As I said it is a POP music performance and Katy Perry never claimed to depict a Geisha or historically accurate representation of Japanese culture as far as I know. If you watch Japanese pop artists you will see many Japanese women performing in similar fashion as Katy Perry, so she is wearing a style that is accurate to Japanese POP culture. Watch anime, the characters also don't always wear historically accurate costumes....
i don't think we ever saw something like this not only on AMAs, but on VMAs, Grammys or EMAs... - this right here is the most underrated performance ever, the outfits, especially katy's, the visuals behind, the real asian instruments, the real asian people as dancers, the umbrellas, the flashing light as she spins with one, the cherry flower confetti falling, the dancers hanging there and spining, the whole ass set, THE DISSAPEARING AT THE END
I guess I'm confused at what video you watched lmao. There were not people of Asain decent on that stage. Even the drummer was white. I see 1 instrument the drum that's being played, the rest are just being held by random people. The stereotypes are rough but im sure yall love it. I'm just glad we're smarter now. She is definitely
@@Alexp36500 with that glasses of yours you still can't see and choose to spread Misinformation, The Intro itself has a Japanese instrument playing goodness it really weird people like you say about something without even researching
@gregory2190 I don't need to spread misinformation 😂😂. She's literally appropriating a culture that she should not even be involved with. She's literally the UKs ambassador for Asia. Why?!?! Who df knows! She's white as snow, from a very Christian background, she has no business being an ambassador to anything, not even music with that imperfect pitch. You believe vaccines cause autism too huh? 🙄🙄 go about your business, this is gross and unfortunate to watch. I'm sure she's quite embarrassed now
@@gregory2190 I also can't believe you tried to make fun of me by talking about my glasses. What are you 12?!?! Grow the f**k up. It is 2023 if you can't come up with better insults than that you're fixing to get your little feelings hurt like a mofo sl*tbucket
@gregory2190 w/o researching?!? Dumb b**ch I watched the video. What other research did I need? I watched a white woman appropriate a culture with ALL white dancers and ALL white musicians with a big drum like she's seen in the fake movies 100 times. Stop it. You look ignorant af
Coming from a Chinese descent, I don't think her outfit has any problems with it, and yet I find it nothing to be offended by the combination of a kimono and cheongsam, its was an interesting combination. It was all a wonderful performance by her. Being an Asian am not even offended by this, why are you guys criticizing her on the behalf of Japanese and Chinese??
Exactly! Thank you for your wonderful comment ❤️ We thought this performance was absolutely beautiful, and neither my mom nor myself took offense by this.
The problem with this performance is that it perpetuates the stereotype of the docile, subservient East Asian girl found in works such as Madama Butterfly and Sayonara. Katy Perry's character will love unconditionally, because that's what East Asian girls do... It's orientalism. It's exoticism. And ultimately it's dehumanizing a group of people by stereotyping and fetishizing them.
1. Fetishizing a race of people is wrong because it strips away the individuality of the people within the fetishized race. You (not you personally) are seeing individuals within the fetishized race, not as individual people with unique traits and personalities, but rather, facsimiles of a mythical sexual creature from your imagination. And refusing to treat individuals as distinct and unique people is a bit repulsive. Other instances of fetishizing can be less harmful. For instance, having a foot fetish doesn't intrinsically ascribe traits and personalities on a sexual partner. However, I still find it problematic, because it can mean an obsession with feet to the exclusion of personality. In this instance, the sexual partner is seen, rather than as an individual human being, as merely a sexual object. 2. I'm sorry if it wasn't clear. I'm not saying that I hold the belief that East Asian girls are docile and subservient and love unconditionally. I'm saying that the Western works I mentioned in my comment portray this stereotype, and that Katy Perry's live rendition of the song perpetuates this stereotype by drawing the parallel between loving unconditionally (as per the content of the song) and being a East Asian girl (as per the performance setting). You may want to say that Katy Perry drew this parallel through "a respect and understanding of Confucian culture... that is admirable," but the similarities in key scenes between Madama Butterfly and this Katy Perry performance convince me that her performance leans more on older Western works that portray East Asian culture rather than the doctrines and beliefs of the East Asian cultures themselves. 3. I am trying to control how people think and live. Why else would I read? Why else would I write? I'm sorry that you found my opinions to be nothing but platitude.
+Martin Luther tell me again how is it fetishizing? All I can feel from the performance was a performance performed using the Japanese culture. It is portrayed how the traditional Japanese culture was and none of the individuality was stripped. If you're saying her outfit was fetishizing, I Guess you should do a little bit more research on outfit of both Chinese and Japanese costumes. She is not fetishizing and you're saying she was doesn't make u fetishizing them yourself?
+rEaR vIeW something that is less worn does not mean that they should stay that way. Does that mean we Chinese men are not allowed to wear tuxedo because we do not represent English men or Japanese women aren't allow to wear evening gowns cause they may appear too sexual? Well no, y'all need to stop telling people to wear what they wanna wear, it's for performance purpose,y'all need be more open minded okay, enjoy the performance.
I'm a Japanese guy living in Kyoto city, Japan. I can't understand why people blame on Katy Perry. She really loves Japanese culture, and she was never gonna try to take advantage of it. People who blame on her SHOULD WATCH きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ's(Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) music videos, which are not traditional or original style of Japan!! I think the MOST IMPORTANT thing is the REASON when someone draw on Japanese things!
Because of the theme in the performance. They're saying its cultural appropriation but they don't know Katy actually did it as an homage to Japan due to a bad earthquake they had. She wanted to show all the beautiful things from Japan that are often overlooked
+ChaoticButterfly Actually, yes I think the taiko drums were a perfect addition to the song and embraced the culture well, at least for me. I've grown up with eisa (taiko) and seeing the drums really made me happy. It may not have a significant meaning for you, but it does for me because it reminds me of home and all the friends and family I have loved unconditionally since childhood also for me what was really beautiful were the cherry blossoms. In Japan, sakura are so delicate and beautiful. to me it was a perfect way to describe this song. While some people are leaving rude comments and bashing on her for this performance (on UA-cam and elsewhere) it made me like her even more. So thank you Katy Perry for a beautiful song and performance! :)
I loved it! Lots of Japanese people liked it. All she did was use Japanese culture because she thought it was beautiful everyone was overreacting to this. She can dress up and include whatever culture in her performance as long as she respects it and I don’t see anything disrespectful in this performance she loved the culture so she included it in her show.
Salad Yun dude, calm down. Im asian American, but I'm not offended. I love the way she showcased Japanese culture here, it was beautiful and magical. You can tell a lot of research and thought went into this stage. I love to see Asian culture represented positively in American media. Cause for so many years we were always the evil kung fu warriors in the white martial artist's way or a nerdy kid or just a one line stereotype. This was a nice change to finally see our culture on the big screen being represented respectfully and beautifully.
an asian person and an asian american person have completely different experiences. an asian person lives in a country where most people share their culture, race and ethnicity. asian americans don't. we are marginalized and a minority.
I don't see why anybody would take offense to this I mean there were clearly black people and asians in the performance as well lol. Culture needs to be shared and experienced anyways to make the world more diverse.
joseph, i’m going to safely assume you’re a white person. there’s a clear way to appreciate and spread culture without appropriating it and offending those in which the culture belongs to. i’m an east asian person and i’m telling you here and now that i’m fucking offended and you, i’m assuming, are not asian and therefor it’s not your place to say whether my culture can be spread or not. next.
Madonna did it first. Nothing Realy Matters music video, Paradise (Not For Me) video and Madonna's Takara commercial (Japonese TV) ua-cam.com/video/-Q3TTgcbRjA/v-deo.html
THIS IS PERFORMANCE ART!!! That sudden dark set and falling cherry blossoms reminded me of Grave of the Fireflies movie. So chilling and awesome at the same time.
I swear, i live for the lightning scene where she dance with the parasol and then she stood and reveal her face after then smile. This is why i love the performance so much. The taiko and string instruments are lit too.
Hello from Japan! She looks beautiful! Am I offended? No! I was offended by my mean boss but not this lady. I hereby allow Katy to wear kimono this way with the authority and authenticity of my passport. Happy now?
This performance was really cool! I wish this version was on Spotify; I feel like the shamisen and bamboo flute and drums really bring it to another level.
It’s been years but I come on here to watch this video once a while. Great performance, from the people dancing with the fans, the drummers, the huge peacock tail things, those suspending in the air, the raining feathery things, the hot balloon things, and Katy herself, everything was great!
Love how everyone got so offended and said that it was cultural appropriation but the Japanese , the people who's historical culture was represented here found it to be in great taste and appreciated the representation
When I think back on live performances that I've seen, Katy Perry's are most frequently in mind. Not only is she an amazing singer, but she is a brilliant entertainer. If her voice isn't enough to influence some emotion out of you, then her theatrics are. She is uniquely herself in every way.
She might not be the best singer that ever lived, but to me she is the best performer that ever lived. What a spectacle! Always an incredible performer, you can always count on that. Plus her voice is a lot better when she isn't dancing and running around. She's a lot better then a lot of other pop singers.
I love this song. I love this performance. I lived in Japan for three years and I *really* don't understand why anyone is upset with the Japanese theme here. In fact I was really impressed by how well she represented the culture. Obviously it's not a traditional Japanese performance, but it certainly does a better job than most Americans would do trying to display Japanese elements.
This is the most underrated performance ever,and Katy's best,probably my fav of all time.Nobody did anything like this to this day,and people should've talked more about it,and not in a bad way
I watched this when it first aired on tv and I loved it and often come back to rewatch it here. I’m Asian and I loved it then and still love it this many years later.
HUNconditionally... but seriously though her voice is really powerful. And the stage was so beautiful, every detail was so well done according to the Japanese style. And I don't find any problem with her kimono, so what if there are slits on her legs and chest? She has to move around and perform right? People need to chill it's just a performance.
I agree but there was really no reason for the slits on the chest XD, it was a great performance. People tend to think too much and get into unnecessary criticism
I listen katy since I was 6 years and I think that she is one of the best singers of every time , her voice while she say the second “I love you” , when she touch a very high note , in that moment she gives me goosebumps, her voice is so cool
holy crap that was so awesome!!! This is a LIVE performance?? I've never seen any singer do something like that! oh my gosh the effects were just amazing..I wonder how much the whole thing costed...
I'm a simple woman, if someone do my country's culture without being intended to mock, I'm chill and honored. And Japanese also likes this, so why non-Japanese think so much about this? Lol
The dancers opening the fans in sync with the drums was EVERYTHING.
GracefulDanny Yes!
+GracefulDanny it was, i checked it out like 10 times.
+GracefulDanny thank you for that. XD
That was the best thing about this performance. :)
If it wasn't for your post I would have never in life even noticed that hahaha
As a Japanese, I’m really glad to see Katy likes Japanese culture .
I’m not offended at all .
So ironic that white people find this innapropriate but Japanese people finds it cool
“but you’re supposed to feel offended because white people said so”
I'm fine with the presenting Japanese culture, for me the only issue is the fact she wore a Chinese dress instead of a kimono.
But yeah, it's really tame in terms of any offence or cultural appropriation, There's some art here and appreciation shown, which we need more of.
@@G1NZOU I have been to both china and japan and trust me, that's a kimono. Have you ever actually saw a real traditional chinese dress, it's nothing like what she's wearing now. There are many type of kimonos and this is one of them.
@@DanielHall212 I guess you're right, it's mostly the collar and front chest which caught my eye as looking too Chinese but yes, a closer look reveals the proper Obi.
And yes, I've seen real Chinese dress.
East asians(south korea, japan, china) : wow so beautiful and creative!!
American : This is problem.
Sorry i'm korean. My english bad.
Japanese not Asians
@@tomotomo5579 Pretty sure Japan is in Asia dude.
@@louisastone3510 I'm from Saudi Arabia and we're in Asia too.
Asia is a huge continent with diverse people and cultures.
@@baibac6065 Right👍
@@louisastone3510 There's a lot of countries in Asia!🙏
This is beautiful. As a Korean of Japanese ancestry, I love how Katy Perry used Japanese elements in her performance. This isn't cultural appropriation, this is cultural appreciation, and cultural celebration.
Haha I am half Japanese and half Korean~
I think it has cultural appropriation aspects to it. Her dress isn't traditional and kind of sexualized and I wish she could make it more about Japanese culture but it could've been way worse
iar dawrnt knowr myr narme, i think it is mainly Yukata style, but incorporates lots of body styling from the Cheongsam. I’m not sure you can really appropriate the Cheongsam since it in itself is a Han appropriation of Manchu dress and style, fit for the “Modern China” of the 1920s. The hair is shaped more like a Zhou Xuan hairstyle too. I don’t think it’s been sexualised however- the style is very modest and very clearly shows no fantasy aspects to the design.
@@x6621 i totally agree but still i think maybe she could have done something more to her strengths but its not that big of a deal she could have done way worse
then why is her kimono low cut and not even right?
1:39 those fans in time with drums were epic.
That literally gave me chills.
Iconic. That was my fave part, too 😍😘
I don't know why so many people blame on Katy. I'm Japanese and I appreciate she expressed the beauty of Japan and its culture. Everyone is unnecessarily nervous on cultural issues, but chill out guys.
criticising Katy Perry is actually discrimination towards the Japanese, how ironic
as i know she is one crazy fan for anything japan
1.this mock's Chinese people 2.the outfit's isn't even from China 3.and there is the stereotype that Asian women shall love their men unconditionally. so..
.. YOUR STUPID AS HELL
The Mario Numbers does anyone ever call you stupid? believe me, it helps, a lot.
1. This is Japan Kimono, not China dress. Although I myself hate China a lot but there's nothing wrong with dress or cultures. Everyone knows that Katy is crazy for anything Japan and it's no surprise she always wants to bring the traditional dress to her performance to show her respect and love for the country. Japan is her favourite country in Asia, best song goes with the best dress of the best country, that's how she does, that's how it goes. She also performs this song with Western dress countless of time, so don't think this is mocking Asian woman.
2. Unconditonal love is the greatest love. Everything has 2 faces, the song also encourages man to love their woman unconditionally, and that is what our society is lack off, that is what we should try to achieve.
1. it is not a kimono, so what is it?
2. why you think she wants to demonstrate a geisha? why the hell does a geisha appear here? as i said she just demonstrates a normal girl, and she wears kimono just because she likes it. fix me if i'm wrong.
Japan is one of the most advanced and intelligent soceities. That's why this didn't offend them. They all have brains.
Thank you EXACTLY
PREACH!!
M P fair enough
literally all of Asia doesn't care
peace
This is cultural appreciation, not appropriation.
Ya se disculpo
ur not chines or east asian...
And people make this mistake a lot. Always think in the most negative way. But it is indeed appreciation.
@@jardon3004 shut up
@@jardon3004 east asian people love this bro
They showed this performance to Japanese people in actual Japan and they loved this and the fact that she was wearing a kimono
Sydney O'Bier See, wearing kimono in Japan while performing to Japanese people would make sense. But this video is kinda cringy, since the song and the event have nothing to do with the stage settings
Azuki B Did you read the comment? Japanese people were completely happy with THIS performance, not a theoretical one.
Sydney O'Bier I’m not surprised. It’s all about ignorant ‘politically correct’ moaners who have very little idea about Japan themselves.
It's actually a mixture of a cheongsam (chinese dress) and a kimono
I just think it's a bad performance, and because of her bad performance made people think it's some what iggnorant. Its just alright really but then again I will always think Katy Perry has the tackiest stage ideas that are just baffling. Like "Oh good job Katy for performing a japanese style song... at the American Music Awards... What an appropriate time for such a performance." Katy Perry is just a bad performer, good singer,but Ill never got to her concerts. Have you seen the swish swish song? That's just bad in every way
Its funny how there are more non Japanese people hating on the vid then Japanese people themselves. Like if they aren't insulted why are you?
don't you know why? their brains have been constantly brainwashed by the media for the last decade or so and this is the result. retardation at its finest.
JedynyNiemaszglowy “retardation”? BYE
Trhuuu
@@OnikasBaby i know this is hella late but the japanese people and culture are all about respect and sympathy. I visited tokyo and the people there are very sweet. They don't get angry over people who are interested in their culture and they appreciate it. If anything they enjoy it seeing their country noticed especially by such an influential singer as katy perry
ikr only Japanese viewers can be insulted not american viewers
Was she making fun of the culture? No.
Was she saying she invented the style? No.
Was she stealing and claiming this type of performance as her own? No.
I ain't getting offended that she's culturally appropriating a cultural appropriation. Look it up, kimonos are actually a cultural appropriation already.
All of the SJW's: THIS IS AMERICA!
what in the actual fuck are you talking about? fucking ignorant
Cultural Appropriation only exist in White and Black people mind
@@ferdinandandi3542 i agree. We love to see embracing each others cultural identity. Weather your black, white, colored people. We're all human
@@masterofbloodbending3121 Ikr, when american adapting japanese, chinese, indian or any asia country culture, we asians didn't think of it as cultural appropriation, except if they're making fun of it. In this case Katy representing it in a good way so its good
I hope more artists would be like Kary Perry and continue appreciating beautiful culture like this one. This. Is. Breathtaking!
IzzuanNymQ Affendi I would love to see Lady Gaga use Asian culture in her art
Don't call her a racist. She just wanted to express the place she loves.
And I'm so happy that our country is always her fav.
Katy, Japan loves you UNCONDITIONALLY!
Yeahhh! I would love to see katy performing with filipino folk theme. It's not like she's deteriorating the culture but she is promoting the beauty of it.
Katy Perry confessed it herself ua-cam.com/video/4M6yYO1_z_w/v-deo.html
@@joshbautista8600 hi oo nga no. Sana mag terno din siya soon
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Everyone talking about culture appropriation and racism.....but here in Japan we give 0 fxxxs about this. I just thought it was a very cool and modern performance with hints of Japanase/Chinese elements
+川畑徹 It's popular in Japanese and Chinese culture to promote their culture within other countries. They love Americans, Africans, Canadians, Russians, etc. embracing their culture. Many Asian-American stores sell traditional Asian outfits so Americans can embrace their culture. It's called culture appreciation not culture appropriation. Some stupid people think all white people do is be obliviously racist and full of themselves being prejudice. This culture appropriation shit on the internet needs to stop.
+Keanu Marinas Yes I agree some people are taking it to the extremes....it may be culture appropriation but the asian community is not getting harmed from it nor getting something "stolen" from them in my opinion
+川畑徹 This is called cultural appreciation. All she's doing is embracing their culture, not appropiating it and making it her own.
+Keanu Marinas Im not saying you are wrong lol I meant that some people may call it culture appropriation, but there is no harm from it
+Keanu Marinas how is this cultural appreciation? she doesn't even know anything about it! i can guarantee you if you asked her questions about the kimono she wouldn't know shit! thats cultural appropriation! why doe she feel she has to be the one to wear the kimono? why coudln't she sing while ACTUAL japanese women wore the kimono!
2021 and this is one of the BEST TV performances I’ve seen! Her voice in this is insane! Vegas residency is going to be this kind of level me thinks…HUGE!
Too bad she didnt perform Unconditionally
How can it be a cultural appropriation? It makes me feel more proud to be an Asian 💕 #spreadlovenohates
The Japanese theme here goes great w/ the song in my opinion.
Heart Girl Gamer -Kylee - right!!!!! I thought I was the one who thought that!!!!!!
It's very beautiful
I personally wish they'd done some instruments with the track. It compliments it so well!
It wasn’t until I saw/heard this performance that the timing and musicality of the song made sense to me. It always sounded like it was dragging, but now hearing the original with this performance in mind, it’s one of her best songs!
yeah and it just looks great, some people just love to hate things for no reason
The scenery is so beautiful ❤️
Soo true
*This is possibly one of her best performances just magical* ❤
I’m Japanese and I truly love this performance🤍 I can see the respect in the way she moves.
Also, it’s not easy to even walk in kimono, so those little changes for her kimono are very clever idea🥰 Totally love it!
This is one of the most bewitching perfomances I've seen, beautiful in every way...
What an incredible performance, im a swiftie and i was no expecting this level of talent, good work katy perry, and you sing very very well.
❤
As a Japanese, this is a very beautiful and wonderful performance.I don't think many Japanese living in Japan regard this as a cultural appropriation .This is because I can tell that she researches and respects Japanese culture.I feel very angry and uncomfortable when many Westerners mix up all Asian cultures and use them as "Asia," but I think she used Japanese culture correctly in this performance.👍👍
I disagree, her dress is a mix of Chinese and Japanese garments. Besides her stylist said in an interview, that she dressed up as a Geisha. That shows me, that she didn't do the necessary research in order to perform respectfully towards Japanese culture.
@@juliah.5385 Where do you see Chinese in that garment? The fabric is a typical Kimono print and fabric, the cut is a bit modernized and adjusted so she can easily move across the stage but it isn't something you wouldn't see in Japan... it's not like she was trying to depict an historically accurate Geisha or something. It's a Pop music performance. Maybe watch some Hamasaki Ayumi or Kouda Kumi performances, they wore similar clothes and performed in a similar way in the past too.
@@bodo887I wouldn’t say it’s disrespectful but definitely not appropriate. Correct me if I’m wrong but the song has nothing to do with Japanese culture and especially Geisha culture. People love to use other culture to be aesthetic or to feel some sort of artistry. In the case of Katy Pery she def use Geisha culture as a prop to complete her artistry. And this is why imo this is wrong.
@@hayu6788 As I said it is a POP music performance and Katy Perry never claimed to depict a Geisha or historically accurate representation of Japanese culture as far as I know. If you watch Japanese pop artists you will see many Japanese women performing in similar fashion as Katy Perry, so she is wearing a style that is accurate to Japanese POP culture. Watch anime, the characters also don't always wear historically accurate costumes....
i don't think we ever saw something like this not only on AMAs, but on VMAs, Grammys or EMAs...
- this right here is the most underrated performance ever,
the outfits, especially katy's,
the visuals behind,
the real asian instruments,
the real asian people as dancers,
the umbrellas,
the flashing light as she spins with one,
the cherry flower confetti falling,
the dancers hanging there and spining,
the whole ass set,
THE DISSAPEARING AT THE END
I guess I'm confused at what video you watched lmao. There were not people of Asain decent on that stage. Even the drummer was white. I see 1 instrument the drum that's being played, the rest are just being held by random people. The stereotypes are rough but im sure yall love it. I'm just glad we're smarter now. She is definitely
@@Alexp36500 with that glasses of yours you still can't see and choose to spread Misinformation, The Intro itself has a Japanese instrument playing goodness it really weird people like you say about something without even researching
@gregory2190 I don't need to spread misinformation 😂😂. She's literally appropriating a culture that she should not even be involved with. She's literally the UKs ambassador for Asia. Why?!?! Who df knows! She's white as snow, from a very Christian background, she has no business being an ambassador to anything, not even music with that imperfect pitch. You believe vaccines cause autism too huh? 🙄🙄 go about your business, this is gross and unfortunate to watch. I'm sure she's quite embarrassed now
@@gregory2190 I also can't believe you tried to make fun of me by talking about my glasses. What are you 12?!?! Grow the f**k up. It is 2023 if you can't come up with better insults than that you're fixing to get your little feelings hurt like a mofo sl*tbucket
@gregory2190 w/o researching?!? Dumb b**ch I watched the video. What other research did I need? I watched a white woman appropriate a culture with ALL white dancers and ALL white musicians with a big drum like she's seen in the fake movies 100 times. Stop it. You look ignorant af
Coming from a Chinese descent, I don't think her outfit has any problems with it, and yet I find it nothing to be offended by the combination of a kimono and cheongsam, its was an interesting combination. It was all a wonderful performance by her. Being an Asian am not even offended by this, why are you guys criticizing her on the behalf of Japanese and Chinese??
Exactly! Thank you for your wonderful comment ❤️ We thought this performance was absolutely beautiful, and neither my mom nor myself took offense by this.
The problem with this performance is that it perpetuates the stereotype of the docile, subservient East Asian girl found in works such as Madama Butterfly and Sayonara. Katy Perry's character will love unconditionally, because that's what East Asian girls do... It's orientalism. It's exoticism. And ultimately it's dehumanizing a group of people by stereotyping and fetishizing them.
1. Fetishizing a race of people is wrong because it strips away the individuality of the people within the fetishized race. You (not you personally) are seeing individuals within the fetishized race, not as individual people with unique traits and personalities, but rather, facsimiles of a mythical sexual creature from your imagination. And refusing to treat individuals as distinct and unique people is a bit repulsive. Other instances of fetishizing can be less harmful. For instance, having a foot fetish doesn't intrinsically ascribe traits and personalities on a sexual partner. However, I still find it problematic, because it can mean an obsession with feet to the exclusion of personality. In this instance, the sexual partner is seen, rather than as an individual human being, as merely a sexual object.
2. I'm sorry if it wasn't clear. I'm not saying that I hold the belief that East Asian girls are docile and subservient and love unconditionally. I'm saying that the Western works I mentioned in my comment portray this stereotype, and that Katy Perry's live rendition of the song perpetuates this stereotype by drawing the parallel between loving unconditionally (as per the content of the song) and being a East Asian girl (as per the performance setting). You may want to say that Katy Perry drew this parallel through "a respect and understanding of Confucian culture... that is admirable," but the similarities in key scenes between Madama Butterfly and this Katy Perry performance convince me that her performance leans more on older Western works that portray East Asian culture rather than the doctrines and beliefs of the East Asian cultures themselves.
3. I am trying to control how people think and live. Why else would I read? Why else would I write? I'm sorry that you found my opinions to be nothing but platitude.
+Martin Luther tell me again how is it fetishizing? All I can feel from the performance was a performance performed using the Japanese culture. It is portrayed how the traditional Japanese culture was and none of the individuality was stripped. If you're saying her outfit was fetishizing, I Guess you should do a little bit more research on outfit of both Chinese and Japanese costumes. She is not fetishizing and you're saying she was doesn't make u fetishizing them yourself?
+rEaR vIeW something that is less worn does not mean that they should stay that way. Does that mean we Chinese men are not allowed to wear tuxedo because we do not represent English men or Japanese women aren't allow to wear evening gowns cause they may appear too sexual? Well no, y'all need to stop telling people to wear what they wanna wear, it's for performance purpose,y'all need be more open minded okay, enjoy the performance.
I'm a Japanese guy living in Kyoto city, Japan. I can't understand why people blame on Katy Perry. She really loves Japanese culture, and she was never gonna try to take advantage of it. People who blame on her SHOULD WATCH きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ's(Kyary Pamyu Pamyu) music videos, which are not traditional or original style of Japan!! I think the MOST IMPORTANT thing is the REASON when someone draw on Japanese things!
Katy Perry confessed it herself ua-cam.com/video/4M6yYO1_z_w/v-deo.html
@@neko-xu1dp lol you still mad and still at it
@@Snugglepuffs im not mad. Maybe you are lol. Masking their own crave for cultural appropriaton through katy perry
@@neko-xu1dp you're not just mad, your'e mad mad
@@Snugglepuffs ok ad hominem. You can never have a decent discussion about this so youre attacking me. Nonsense
The segment where there are flashing strobe lights looks so aesthetically pleasing! Truly beautiful!
Why is there an award show in the middle of a Katy Perry concert 😂😂😂 jk jk jk love you queen Katy Perry
it's a beautiful perfomance, I dunno why some ppl are hatin on this. the internet I guess.
Because of the theme in the performance. They're saying its cultural appropriation but they don't know Katy actually did it as an homage to Japan due to a bad earthquake they had. She wanted to show all the beautiful things from Japan that are often overlooked
Like what? Fans and Geisha and Taiko drums?
+ChaoticButterfly Actually, yes I think the taiko drums were a perfect addition to the song and embraced the culture well, at least for me. I've grown up with eisa (taiko) and seeing the drums really made me happy. It may not have a significant meaning for you, but it does for me because it reminds me of home and all the friends and family I have loved unconditionally since childhood
also for me what was really beautiful were the cherry blossoms. In Japan, sakura are so delicate and beautiful. to me it was a perfect way to describe this song. While some people are leaving rude comments and bashing on her for this performance (on UA-cam and elsewhere) it made me like her even more. So thank you Katy Perry for a beautiful song and performance! :)
Christyna Sakura
My point was, I don't see how these things are "overlooked." Japan is well-known for Geisha, fans, _and_ taiko drums...
+ChaoticButterfly sorry, I misunderstood your first comment
I loved it! Lots of Japanese people liked it. All she did was use Japanese culture because she thought it was beautiful everyone was overreacting to this. She can dress up and include whatever culture in her performance as long as she respects it and I don’t see anything disrespectful in this performance she loved the culture so she included it in her show.
Pastelli Plays yass agreed
Salad Yun dude, calm down. Im asian American, but I'm not offended. I love the way she showcased Japanese culture here, it was beautiful and magical. You can tell a lot of research and thought went into this stage. I love to see Asian culture represented positively in American media. Cause for so many years we were always the evil kung fu warriors in the white martial artist's way or a nerdy kid or just a one line stereotype. This was a nice change to finally see our culture on the big screen being represented respectfully and beautifully.
an asian person and an asian american person have completely different experiences. an asian person lives in a country where most people share their culture, race and ethnicity. asian americans don't. we are marginalized and a minority.
I don't see why anybody would take offense to this I mean there were clearly black people and asians in the performance as well lol. Culture needs to be shared and experienced anyways to make the world more diverse.
joseph, i’m going to safely assume you’re a white person. there’s a clear way to appreciate and spread culture without appropriating it and offending those in which the culture belongs to. i’m an east asian person and i’m telling you here and now that i’m fucking offended and you, i’m assuming, are not asian and therefor it’s not your place to say whether my culture can be spread or not. next.
Thank you Katy for representing our culture so beautifully.
Madonna did it first.
Nothing Realy Matters music video, Paradise (Not For Me) video and Madonna's Takara commercial (Japonese TV) ua-cam.com/video/-Q3TTgcbRjA/v-deo.html
THIS IS PERFORMANCE ART!!! That sudden dark set and falling cherry blossoms reminded me of Grave of the Fireflies movie. So chilling and awesome at the same time.
katyが好きだから日本風のステージでとっても嬉しい。いろいろ批判もあったと聞いたけど、katyなりに日本を想ってくれた、素晴らしいステージだと思う。これからも応援しています。日本語でごめんなさい。
Hu?
亞美跌,雅美跌~
عن ماذا تتحدث؟؟
私は同意します、なぜ人々がそんなに憎むべきなのか理解できません。 私たちは憎しみではなく愛を広めるべきです。( ´ ▽ ` )
We miss when artists made great performances like this❤
I swear, i live for the lightning scene where she dance with the parasol and then she stood and reveal her face after then smile. This is why i love the performance so much. The taiko and string instruments are lit too.
Hello from Japan!
She looks beautiful!
Am I offended? No!
I was offended by my mean boss but not this lady.
I hereby allow Katy to wear kimono this way with the authority and authenticity of my passport.
Happy now?
後ろの人にはもっと大きな声で言うwww
Not a fan of Katy Perry's music in general, but that performance was absolutely stunning.
As a Japanese person I found this Preformance beautiful.
I've watched this 10 times and i never get bored
日本人からしたら涙が出るほど最高に嬉しいです😭😭😭美しい😭😭😭💓💓💓
Dang. Katy Perry's concerts always look like they're a lot of fun to see.
Real Japanese: thank U Katy We love it
American: cULtuRaL aPprOpriAtioN
Please Katy, never stop doing what you do! You are one of the best entertainers of our time!
素晴らしいステージだと思います。日本の四季が美しいように、この曲もまた美しくお互いが共鳴していると感じました。日本を好きでいてくれてありがとう。
The Voice and Tone 😍, she definitely deserves a Grammy!
This performance was really cool! I wish this version was on Spotify; I feel like the shamisen and bamboo flute and drums really bring it to another level.
Undeniably one of the best awards show performance in history 🙌💯
This woman's voice is so strong and raw at the same time
OMG THIS WAS FUKING AMAZING
This my favorite performance of KATY PERRY EVER!!!!!
It’s been years but I come on here to watch this video once a while. Great performance, from the people dancing with the fans, the drummers, the huge peacock tail things, those suspending in the air, the raining feathery things, the hot balloon things, and Katy herself, everything was great!
here she didn't try to act like she styled the culture, I think she was appreciating here
Personally, I like her voice...
Who Dosen't?
She has one of the most unique voices in pop music tbh
She sounds amazing now but she sounds like sht here
@@r0bz1985 Hm ya im Katy Cats and im agree :' but i greatfull now her sound better and so perfect
This is one of my fave performances of all time. Literally put me in tears. Magical 😮
GOOSEBUMPS! She's stunning ❤️
How beautiful! I was moved to tears by this song.
I really enjoyed this when it was first on the AMA's. Visually stunning production.
Love how everyone got so offended and said that it was cultural appropriation but the Japanese , the people who's historical culture was represented here found it to be in great taste and appreciated the representation
The whole stage and performers are just gorgeous and flowing!
This was such a beautiful performance. I loved this. ❤️
i love the japanese instrumental in the beginning
It's a shamisen your welcome o3o
When I think back on live performances that I've seen, Katy Perry's are most frequently in mind. Not only is she an amazing singer, but she is a brilliant entertainer. If her voice isn't enough to influence some emotion out of you, then her theatrics are. She is uniquely herself in every way.
This performance was so breathtaking
私は日本人で、日本在住35歳の
女ですが、お恥ずかしながら
つい最近になって、この映像を
拝見致しました。
彼女が来ている服がチャイナドレスと言われてみれば、そう見えるかもしれません。
ですが、私はそんな事よりも
この映像を見て日本人として
「なんて美しいんだろう」
と感動しました。
そして何より、、
日本で起きた東日本大震災2年後という、彼女のこのパフォーマンスに、私は感謝しかありまん。。。
また、重ねて世界中の皆様
日本への多大なる御支援
有難う御座いました。
She might not be the best singer that ever lived, but to me she is the best performer that ever lived. What a spectacle! Always an incredible performer, you can always count on that. Plus her voice is a lot better when she isn't dancing and running around. She's a lot better then a lot of other pop singers.
Agree. She is madonna this era.
I agree….She’s one of the best performers!
The best performer that ever lived?
Beyonce
@@Arichxcnot
True
I love this song. I love this performance. I lived in Japan for three years and I *really* don't understand why anyone is upset with the Japanese theme here. In fact I was really impressed by how well she represented the culture. Obviously it's not a traditional Japanese performance, but it certainly does a better job than most Americans would do trying to display Japanese elements.
Political correctness at work.
I totally agree.
Lol. 3 years and you're Japanese...#america
This is the most underrated performance ever,and Katy's best,probably my fav of all time.Nobody did anything like this to this day,and people should've talked more about it,and not in a bad way
This is the most beautiful scenography I’ve seen for a performance like that....WOW just amazing 🎉🎉
Katy Perry showed us how beautiful Japanese culture is.
DEFINITION OF POP PERFECTION
The BEST live show I have seen so far. 😍
I watched this when it first aired on tv and I loved it and often come back to rewatch it here. I’m Asian and I loved it then and still love it this many years later.
HUNconditionally... but seriously though her voice is really powerful. And the stage was so beautiful, every detail was so well done according to the Japanese style. And I don't find any problem with her kimono, so what if there are slits on her legs and chest? She has to move around and perform right? People need to chill it's just a performance.
I agree but there was really no reason for the slits on the chest XD, it was a great performance. People tend to think too much and get into unnecessary criticism
+alexander wei Of course there's a reason: Boobs. xD
The girl's gotta move. But I love how her team incorporated some traditional instruments and dance moves. They did their homework!
Nicole B All the details were her idea, more than her team. Katy Perry always has had full creative control in her craft.
Thank for sharing this such amazing video!!!
I love Katy Perry
The set, the live performance and the story telling in this song. What a masterpiece Katy!
This is one of the most iconic award show performances of all time! 🌸🎉👘💖
That was entertaining as heck. one more, one more!
My favorite part is 2:43 when cherry blossoms fall down from above is soo beautiful, i love it😍🤩
I got chills watching this, this was so beautiful, amazing, spectacular, awesome!
This is beautiful. Loved it!
How can people complain about this? What an extravagant, elegant, wonderfully performed celebration and tribute to a beautiful culture. 🙏👏 I love it.
This looks soooo amazing!
thank u for updating, really love this performace
Gosh, I cried hard when all the lights started flashing. Beautiful!
My all time favorite performance of Katy ❤️
The best katy's performance ever!😍
AMAZING PERFORM!!! BEAUTIFUL
I just love this performance...
I listen katy since I was 6 years and I think that she is one of the best singers of every time , her voice while she say the second “I love you” , when she touch a very high note , in that moment she gives me goosebumps, her voice is so cool
The most iconic artist in out generations
Omg that performance was so amazing
I kept coming back to these video for a long time. Her very best live performance ever imho...💜💜💜
i loved this performance
holy crap that was so awesome!!! This is a LIVE performance?? I've never seen any singer do something like that! oh my gosh the effects were just amazing..I wonder how much the whole thing costed...
I'm a simple woman, if someone do my country's culture without being intended to mock, I'm chill and honored. And Japanese also likes this, so why non-Japanese think so much about this? Lol
This is gonna be my first from the first time i saw this, and I say it is unforgettable. Creative, and very beautiful, just beautiful.
the most awesome stage ever
すてき、とてもいい、ありがとう。
This was the Best Performance of the Night 👌❤️ Myghadd her Vocals
Everything for me, Katy is wonderful, vocals amazing ♥️