He's been painting JAPANESE TOYS for 60 YEARS.

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He's been painting JAPANESE TOYS for 60 YEARS.

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In today's video, I visit the legendary sofubi and kaiju painter, Goto-san. He's been painting Ultraman & Godzilla toys since 1966. Today he still paints sofubi for companies like Marusan, but also apprenticed modern sofubi artists like Real Head, whom he shares a lond standing relationship with.
This time, Goto-san is going to paint one of my blank 1996 flying Gamera sofubi by Marusan. Please enjoy the master at his craft.

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@sleepytwiggaming 7 ай бұрын

Man all the sofubi enthusiasts should have a go fund me for him, it’s a expensive hobby so I’m sure we all got some to spare to help get his roof and workspace fixed 😢

@yenshintoys 7 ай бұрын

This for sure, with how much some of these pieces go for there should be no reason for the workspace to be in such rough shape

@mikeledger2614 6 ай бұрын

@@yenshintoystechnically the reason they are so expensive is the molds, plastic and low numbers. Painting is the easiest and least expensive process by far. I’d chip in to help this guy though. He’s awesome!

@arielwollinger 6 ай бұрын

Can someone in Japan organize it?

@AgoraSage 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'd defs fund that.

@chantillycat5415 6 ай бұрын

Count me in. I'd chip in a little cash towards his roof. Living in a similar situation so I understand what it's like. He's elderly and needs the help of others.

@TheCrafsMan 6 ай бұрын

This was a real treat! Seeing longer shots of Goto-san doing the thing he does best is so impressive. It would be easy to underestimate just HOW efficiently he's doing what he's doing.

@caderoster8333 6 ай бұрын

60 years…He could donate his lungs to geneticists to prepare future generations for our microplastic atmosphere.

@RobzombieFan2000 7 ай бұрын

A true legend. And still somehow, after all these years, he still has a steady hand.

@Noisy-Pink-Bubble 7 ай бұрын

Love the lack of a respirator and ventilation. The mark of a true OG.

@Mr2at 6 ай бұрын

When he gets older he'll regret not wearing a mask. :)

@datumzinememories 6 ай бұрын

Lol how do most say its wear a mask dont do me. I paint dolls half the time I forget my own mask yes your lungs can kill over from inhaling even if you have exhaust fans in the area you paint.

@PolycultureArt 6 ай бұрын

@@Mr2at😂😂😂

@PolycultureArt 6 ай бұрын

This is what I wanted to ask.. surely you would be breathing this in no matter how careful you are? Times that by 60 years?!

@VectoRaith 6 ай бұрын

60 years isn't a short time already. Without safety equipment and with chronic paint exposure it is already enough to deteriorate his health by today. I suspect the type of paint he used. Unlike the usual paint used by model kit hobbyist, the paint in the video is weirdly fast to dry. That and other factors (diet, daily activities, air quality, etc.) may help him combat supposed disease

@Wayo. 7 ай бұрын

Man no masking and off the cuff. True legend.

@petermot645 7 ай бұрын

Goto-San, God bless you. 86 years young ! Happy Painting !

@slimehousetv 7 ай бұрын

Incredible this man, not only such an honour to have an exclusive colorway painting by him but to have visited him and painted it in person. Amazing this video is absolute gold bro

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 7 ай бұрын

🙇 🙇 🙇

@katielowen 7 ай бұрын

@@TOKYOTOYBANZAIyou should’ve paid him handsomely to fix his shop😔

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 7 ай бұрын

I did pay him handsomely. It's not something I would show on camera. Also, he deals with Real Head on a daily basis, whos sofubi sell for more money than any other maker.. if anyone has money to fix it, he does. But neither seem to mind.@@katielowen

@katielowen 7 ай бұрын

@@TOKYOTOYBANZAI ah okay thanks for the heads up / clarification!

@Imetalman2000 6 ай бұрын

What is amazing is how effortless he makes it all look. There’s an intangible value that is added to something when the person making it loves what he is doing.

@johnnyseawalker3634 5 ай бұрын

This guy is a National Treasure. I hope a petition could be put together to help him have his house rebuilt complete with new equipment. This is a very important man in the history of Japanese sofubi and Japanese toys.

@irsyadiaryadiva9430 5 ай бұрын

Wishing Gotou-san a long, healthy life.

@mauriciorezende6955 6 ай бұрын

It's inspiring that, despite what happened to his house, he continues to work and carries on with a smile and such a kind man. It's a valuable lesson, and I do hope he gets his house and workshop fixed.

@plastic.rain-xyz 7 ай бұрын

Really inspiring! 😊 Wish there was a way to donate to help fixing the damages.

@user-ql6th4cc1t 7 ай бұрын

Few years ago, Don introduced me to him to paint one of my toys, a very special and precious moment.

@lazylei6109 3 ай бұрын

I legit cried for the first minute and a half of this video. Thank you for that intro

@BakiX 6 ай бұрын

This was heartwarming to see. It would be wonderful if a fundraiser could be made to help give this old man a suitable roof back over his head and workshop.

@SirPippwise 6 ай бұрын

Man, he makes it looks so easy. I always appreciate artists and craftsmen who have been at it for decades.

@Carnage6X 7 ай бұрын

This video is amazing! Not every day you get a chance to have something painted by a living legend.

@user-hc6vl4em2p 6 ай бұрын

1:00 I'm lucky to know his techniques.

@muttrogers6586 7 ай бұрын

That's some beautiful work, and some rad color choices. I love when you're able to feature amazing artists like, Goto-San. Thanks for another great one, TTB!

@KaijuUnited 7 ай бұрын

What an incredible experience and man. Thank you for this.

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 7 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@HandleToBeDetermined 7 ай бұрын

60 years painting toys! I'm impressed and inspired.

@beartrapinuwuland 7 ай бұрын

A true legend, also great selection of colors, love the golden teeth

@SandraOrtmann1976 6 ай бұрын

What a cool guy. Absolute legend.

@kriscollinstunes 6 ай бұрын

Anytime you need soft vinyl painted, he’s the go-to guy!

@qqqnoq962 6 ай бұрын

素晴らしい仕事である、この方が塗装するからこその本物感老舗感を味わえる。本当に素晴らしい

@clavinwan 7 ай бұрын

This makes my heart warm and happy

@TheSpaceBeast 25 күн бұрын

Goto-San your not the hero we needed, but the hero we deserve 🦇🦖

@toypolloi 7 ай бұрын

What a great video. Lovely to see a master at work. Such a steady hand for painting the small details.

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Dave 💌 It really was such a great experience. His steady hands at this age were amazing to see in action.

@Fiesta_Productions 7 ай бұрын

That man is 86 years old and yet he is still doing his job that man Is the goat🔥🔥🔥🔥

@elECpodcast 6 ай бұрын

Awesome person, I have 3 sofubi painted by him.

@PizarrosPieces 7 ай бұрын

Wow…a master at work

@checkdafool 15 күн бұрын

Came here from a Great Big Story. Keep up the good work!

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 15 күн бұрын

@@checkdafool 🙇‍♂️

@EyeToob 7 ай бұрын

I love how you bring in the music when Goto-san starts painting. Can't get enough of him working his magic on toys. Thank you for making this video!

@KazeMunashii 6 ай бұрын

that is tearfully impressive, and the man himself is a treasure

@UniDeathRaven 6 ай бұрын

Man, this guy is pure legend. I just have to favorite this. I just recently been thinking about old age and how I want to be important for society even in old age and guys like him is exactly what I've been thinking. Professions like writing, drawing, coloring, programming can be done at very old age without losing professionalism and excellence.

@obbm 3 ай бұрын

how beautiful! what a master!

@neilewing6803 7 ай бұрын

Very cool! thanks for sharing!

@stevemuzak8526 6 ай бұрын

Airbrushing for 60 years without a mask... This guy is immortal.

@mauriciorezende6955 6 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful and poetic. What a gorgeous piece of art! Goto-San's work is amazing-unique craftsmanship and authenticity. I love toys, and in Japanese culture, they embrace toys as part of their life. Thanks for sharing this.👍🤗👏

@Mr.Monster1313 7 ай бұрын

Man i want a toy from him..what a great artist...

@dazatronsdioramallama6370 7 ай бұрын

Wow! What an awesome privilege. A master at work 🙌

@onlyinjapanGO 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful episode! True legend 🎌

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much John! 💫

@BeeAyeSueRah Ай бұрын

This is incredible!

@donhillsmanii5906 6 ай бұрын

This is seriously awesome. As a collector of toys he might’ve painted, as an Artist, his artistry has my *highest* respect

@Wakkajakka 7 ай бұрын

I love that he has an air brush attached with a steel wire. I wish I could get to the airbrushing level of this guy.

@matthewbuzzell8601 7 ай бұрын

That was beautiful! Best episode ever!

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@themangomanjuice 5 ай бұрын

Very wholesome video.

@thomasstimson4388 6 ай бұрын

Absolute legend. Looks very chaotic but I bet he knows where everything is! 😊

@johnrodriguez1194 7 ай бұрын

Legends never die 🙏🏽

@yenshintoys 7 ай бұрын

This was so cool to see, especially since the VICE short documentary

@Diego.228 5 ай бұрын

Goto San tiene amigos en Mexico por que es una leyenda 🙌

@alocino96 7 ай бұрын

very interesting video, i ve seen other video with goto-san and i m always amazed at his ability

@ziggyzuggyboi 6 ай бұрын

60 years without mask? Solid 🫁

@pwalthuis 6 ай бұрын

Seriously awesome dude, cherish it because that is something special. Very curious what paint Goto-san is using as it seems to dry very fast. Though might also look that way due to editing. Either way love seeing old masters at their craft, always so effortless and so much to learn from them.

@billyjoe6933 6 ай бұрын

absolutely a artist that loves what hes doing much respect to you sir.i would rather buy figures from man like this than the big toy companies

@user-mh1rh3rz1c 6 ай бұрын

The gamera toy looks awesome.

@user-ks7kb4rn2u 6 ай бұрын

THE LEGEND 🙇🙇🙇❤️❤️❤️

@alfonsoosoria3630 6 ай бұрын

THIS MAN IS A GIFTED ARTIST !!

@monnarkh 7 ай бұрын

it is perplexing to observe companies such as Bandai, originating from a country renowned for its meticulous and dedicated artists and craftsmen, devoting their efforts to the production of toys that have noticeably declined in quality in recent years.

@katrinaanneward5568 4 ай бұрын

adorable

@beherid5111 6 ай бұрын

Wow, no mask and he still lives.

@rickytoddbotelho9555 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful shop. Great job ❤😂😂

@KumorisoPressTv 6 ай бұрын

you're so lucky !!🥲

@rattan57 7 ай бұрын

Great video as always. I can’t imagine asking him for particular colors though! I’d have wanted to see what he came up with himself. 🥰

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 7 ай бұрын

I was too worried he would just paint it like all the other Gamera sofubi I already have. He even hinted that he was going to just paint it the way he painted them back when they were first released (because he painted those too), using green and blue… which I already have.

@Naztalgic 7 ай бұрын

ohh yeah

@babaganoosh1969 6 ай бұрын

Wow 86...no streaks...or blotching...very impressive

@Cherb123456 6 ай бұрын

Really inspiring video, such a Legend! Thank you!

@billyjoe6933 6 ай бұрын

I hope that one day i get to go to japan to see all the awsome toys and meet the amazing people of japan.

@gabrielbissoli1206 6 ай бұрын

Awesome 😎

@jercsgn 6 ай бұрын

Wow such a talent! Inspired me to continue with my craft

@SebastianTinajero 7 ай бұрын

It turned out so beautiful ✨

@kalvinang 6 ай бұрын

Japanese people is really passion & serious on their job.

@ghidorha8824 6 ай бұрын

Oooh goto san

@donhillsmanii5906 6 ай бұрын

This here gets my HIGHEST rating: F*CKING NEAT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤩🤩🤩🤩

@carlosmartell99 7 ай бұрын

Hermosa gamera. Es el.mejor.en.pintar kaijus. Grande goto

@Multi2794 6 ай бұрын

this is so interesting !

@marbarosi 6 ай бұрын

Sooo soo too Lucky. What a cool video but even cooler experiences.

@Sockpoppet 6 ай бұрын

His lungs must appear like the inside of a seashell.

@user-vd4ew9fg8l 6 ай бұрын

プロが塗るソフトフィギュアは素晴らしいですまるで岡本太郎のように芸術魂がありますねΣ(￣ロ￣lll) 去年亡くなったオヤジにそっくりです元気もらいました

@user-zm8vk6sn4z 7 ай бұрын

飛びガメラハワイカラーって感じで良いですね! マルサンまた平成ガメラ売って欲しいなぁ…来年で良いから

@randybiglane3512 6 ай бұрын

Very cool video thanks for sharing...

@Yomomsscknondischet 7 ай бұрын

It looks cool dawg, for the short amount of time you gave him to paint, it came out cool.

@TOKYOTOYBANZAI 7 ай бұрын

The time limit wasn’t up to us 😅 Mori of RealHead is responsible for that. He meets Goto-san almost everyday for lunch and to paint together. Apparently he gets upset if people are hanging around when he shows up 🤷‍♂️

@wheelbite14 6 ай бұрын

Someone buy that man a ventilator mask.

@TheArtKemist 7 ай бұрын

Wow super awesome I would love to get a nice Godzilla painted by him or a Godzuki. Either way outstanding job

@garymurphy5133 6 ай бұрын

no face mask and it seems to of done him no harm,just shows and great work

@jeffholt9437 7 ай бұрын

A wonderful video - thank you

@chantillycat5415 6 ай бұрын

Ultra Q?! Wow! I wish he had some of those in his shop to show.

@heroedeleyenda05 24 күн бұрын

the fact that he made it to such an advanced age, while inhaling all those fumes for 60 years, lets you know that there is something about the japanese lifestyle and mentality, that keeps diseases away.