Life of a Kamikaze

We thought long and hard doing this one. No doubt the Okha design is very cool but we in no way support the actions of the Japanese pilots. We wanted to do a video that showed their story from their view and reading 'Blossoms From the Sky' by Dan King inspired us to make this. Tell us if you think we got it right or wrong !

I am Japanese. I am impressed that someone from abroad has produced such a faithful and respectful work. Hopefully there will never be another war in the Pacific.

Interesting fact: When Tadanao Miki, the designer of the Ohka, was ordered by his superiors to design the Ohka, he strongly objected, saying, ``It would be an affront to technology to create an airplane in which the pilot would definitely die.'' However, his superiors and subordinates could not refuse this request. In his diary after the war, he wrote, ``My heart hurts every time I think about it.'' After the war, Tadanao Miki joined Japan National Railways, saying, ``I want to use technology for peace this time,'' and in 1964, he designed the world's first high-speed railway, the Shinkansen 0 series. Thorough weight reduction and a shape with low air resistance were exactly the techniques cultivated in Ohka's design. Tadanao Miki designed many other railway cars and passed away in 2005 at the age of 95.

I am Japanese. I really respect for everyone who fights WW2. I never forget and keep studying about this important history.

As an American, who had multiple family memebers fight in the war, a few in the Pacific, this gave me a new respect for the Japanese soldiers they fought against. We don't get a whole lot of media portraying them as honorable, respectable, and selfless. Great video. May we never have to fight another war like that ever again. We need to find a way to coexist on this planet. I hope we find life out in the galaxy somewhere soon. I think that will be the thing that will finally unite us as a species.

As a Japanese person, from a samurai family at that, I ans my family hate the kamikaze attack as a concept, but we still acknowledge that the pilots who flew them were all patriotic, family caring and despite the horrors the japanese inflicted during the war, thise pilots were innocent Spirits. Thank you for making this video. It means a lot.

Extraordinary video! You treat such a difficult subject with respect and honor to the men who were doing their duty as they understood it. Thank you!

The graphic, the storytelling, the voice-over, the music & sound effects....everything is perfect! Bravo for this piece of art on YouTube!

I love how this channel has no bias towards any nation. Only reporting on extreme acts of heroism, bravery, and final resolution within oneself to act in the heat of battle. We're taught in the Infantry to always respect the enemy. He's doing exactly what we're doing, serving our nations with utmost urgency to the cause.

I despise war. There’s no other way to say it. And yet, I’m still transfixed by the stories of the men that participated in them. This story hit me especially hard. I know that every Japanese soldier was just another human, but a part of me still held such contempt for these pilots. You’ve washed that part of me away.

The animations keep getting better and better. I remember watching a bunch of your videos like 2 years ago and seeing how far the animations came. Now I get this recommended and I’m honestly dumbfounded how great the animations have gotten. Easily one of the most engaging history channels on YouTube.

This is amazing! No matter what side you supported, all sides have a story. Thank you for telling the other side's story so eloquently.

you’re vids are absolutely amazing and improved so much, if it wasn’t for you, i would have never known these things happened in these historical times, KEEP GOING!!❤

The voice acting, the Lighting, the Atmosphere, The Particles, The Camera panning everything about this one is outstanding

私の祖父は帝国職業軍人でした。 アメリカも我が日本も必死に戦った。 この戦争で亡くなった両国の英霊に敬意を

I am Japanese. I have worked in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, a postwar Japanese defense organization. But I cannot understand Saburo's feelings. Even though we are both Japanese, I cannot understand his feelings. I am amazed at Saburo's mental strength. It brought tears to my eyes. Saburo's death was a shock, but the deaths of the crew of the destroyer who died were just as tragic as Saburo's death. We must not let this history repeat itself.

My late grandfathers ship, USS Stanley DD478 was among the ships damaged by an Ohka (Baka) Bomb. Though I guess you could say his ship was lucky in that it didn't explode and merely punched clean through. A second Ohka was a near miss.

Imperial Japanese Air Foce: "Good news! We've developed a guided missile!" Japanese Pilot: "oh cool! What guidance system does it use?" Imperial Japanese Air Force: "You are the guidance system" Japanese Pilot: 😐

Subbed. Very impressive work. The research and narration are excellent, and the animation takes it to whole new level of understanding.

戦争のない世の中になりますようお祈りいたします。