Yu Nakajima Interview (by Shotaro "Macky" Makisumi)

[Kirjava]

Just because there are nerds who cube doesn't mean that cubing is for nerds.

Although I wouldn't really wear a cube shirt at a comp myself, I can see why others would, and don't think it's that nerdy.

 

[Cubenovice]

Perhaps I should have said someting along the lines of "common belief / misconception that cubing is for nerds"?

Personally I don't think it is but I was just wondering what non-cubers might think when watching the video (not that they ever would...)

 

[Cielo]

Looking forward to more interviews!

 

[Kirjava]

I think non-cubers would be more confused with the entire discussion going over their heads.

 

[FairyTale]

he is my hero...
but the video is posted on youtube.......

 

[Bapao]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this interview.

Nakajima was one of the first cubers that I became familiar with when I started cubing. Mainly due to vids I found on YouTube and forum posts.

That was when I actually used to look up the YouTube stuff... But what really made me smile though, was observing the members of the crowd. I recognized at least 4 of you that I've never met or seen video footage of before. I've only seen photos from WCA profiles and avatars here on the forums.

I don't participate in comps and I don't follow much of the YouTube stuff, so I'm kind of a clean slate in that aspect. If I'm not mistaken then Lucas Garron (who happens to be my personal cubing idol) was in the crowd along with Phoenix Death (sorry bruv, only know your screen name) as well as some others that I can't pin down in terms of name atm.

This interview has given me more initiative to actually participate in comps and get to meet the people that I only know from forum posts and pictures. I'm missing out on a so much by trying to stay solitary. But it's soothing to know that Nakajima went through a similar phase back in the day.

Sorry if my observations are incorrect

I sincerely regret not following through with my Japanese studies atm. But am grateful to understand at least some of what Nakajima said without the translation.

Gah! After watching this, I feel like I'm just getting started. Thanks to everybody involved

 

[Sa967St]

But what really made me smile though, was observing the members of the crowd. I recognized at least 4 of you that I've never met or seen video footage of before. I've only seen photos from WCA profiles and avatars here on the forums.

I don't participate in comps and I don't follow much of the YouTube stuff, so I'm kind of a clean slate in that aspect. If I'm not mistaken then Lucas Garron (who happens to be my personal cubing idol) was in the crowd along with Phoenix Death (sorry bruv, only know your screen name) as well as some others that I can't pin down in terms of name atm.

Yeah that was Lucas Garron and Calvin Le. The others were John Tamanas, Chris Bird, James Donahue, Michael Perkins, Casey Pernsteiner, Anthony Brooke, me, James Cavanaugh, Chris Tran, AJ Blair, Myles Casanas, Harris Chan and Jackson Warley. (sorry if I missed anyone)

 

[ianography]

Yeah that was Lucas Garron and Calvin Le. The others were John Tamanas, Chris Bird, James Donahue, Michael Perkins, Casey Pernsteiner, Anthony Brooke, me, James Cavaunah, Chris Tran, AJ Blair, Myles Casanas, Harris Chan and Jackson Warley. (sorry if I missed anyone)

I'm pretty sure Calvin didn't go to Nationals. I think you're thinking of Brandon Delacruz. If I'm wrong, then oopsy-daisies.

 

[Cielo]

Well if it's in japanese it will be great to stay so.
Cause it's my native language.

Here is part I, maybe you can see this?
http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/FFS_GiFuZoM/

 

[James Cavanauh]

Yeah that was Lucas Garron and Calvin Le. The others were John Tamanas, Chris Bird, James Donahue, Michael Perkins, Casey Pernsteiner, Anthony Brooke, me, James Cavanaugh, Chris Tran, AJ Blair, Myles Casanas, Harris Chan and Jackson Warley. (sorry if I missed anyone)

wow! you got my last name right. ( I typoed my username )

 

[Hershey]

I think you're thinking of Brandon Delacruz.

It is definitely Brandon Delacruz. I see him in NJ, NY comps a lot.

 

[JyH]

Yeah that was Lucas Garron and Calvin Le. The others were John Tamanas, Chris Bird, James Donahue, Michael Perkins, Casey Pernsteiner, Anthony Brooke, me, James Cavanaugh, Chris Tran, AJ Blair, Myles Casanas, Harris Chan and Jackson Warley. (sorry if I missed anyone)

Who was next to you that asked the C.C. Lemon question?

 

[Sa967St]

Who was next to you that asked the C.C. Lemon question?

James Cavanaugh

 

[macky]

Corresponding mf8 thread: http://bbs.mf8-china.com/viewthread.php?tid=82153
Someone uploaded part 1: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/FFS_GiFuZoM/