"You Damn Lolicons!"

Summary

This video delves into the unexpected evolution of the meme surrounding Backbeard, a character from the classic anime *Gegege no Kitaro*. Initially a fierce leader of western youkai, Backbeard became an internet sensation on Futaba Channel in the mid-2000s for his vehement disdain of lolicons. The meme morphed over time, leading to the creation of his daughter, Beako, and various spinoffs like Beao and Beamama, each aimed at eradicating lolicons or shotacons. The video explores the meme's growth, its influence on Japanese internet culture, and how it led to a long-running webcomic and artwork series by artist Torotei.

Takeaways

• 😀 Backbeard is a character from the classic Japanese franchise Gegege no Kitaro, known for leading the Western Youkai and his ability to hypnotize others.
• 😀 Backbeard's meme origins can be traced back to Futaba Channel, where users started creating edits of him chastising lolicons, becoming a viral meme.
• 😀 The phrase 'You damned lolicons!' became iconic, and versions of Backbeard began to surface, showcasing him either chastising or reluctantly accepting lolicons.
• 😀 Backbeard's meme influence grew so significant that it was eventually referenced in official Gegege no Kitaro media, including promotional posters.
• 😀 A key meme offshoot of Backbeard is the character Beako (Backbeako), his daughter, who actively hunts lolicons, trying to 'make them graduate from their ways'.
• 😀 Beako's role in memes became popular, leading to official merchandise, comic series, and further character development through doujinshi and crossovers.
• 😀 Beako's efforts to eradicate lolicons included comedic scenarios, such as attempting to thwart lolicons with antics like drawing on books or posting provocative pictures.
• 😀 The meme extended to the creation of other characters, like Beao (Beako's brother), who targets shotacons, and Beamama, their mother, who challenges 'mothercons'.
• 😀 Beako's influence extended beyond Futaba Channel, with regular appearances in crossovers and a notable presence in Nijiura Town, a fictional setting representing Nijiura boards.
• 😀 The meme phenomenon surrounding Backbeard and his family continued into the 2010s, with Torotei, the creator, consistently posting new Beako art and keeping the meme alive daily since 2015.

Q & A

What is the origin of the character Backbeard?

Backbeard originates from the anime and manga series 'Gegege no Kitaro,' where he is the leader of the western Youkai, commanding various monsters like witches, werewolves, and vampires. His character is a floating eyeball with hypnotic powers, aiming to establish an empire of monsters.

How did Backbeard become associated with the term 'lolicon hater'?

Backbeard became associated with 'lolicon hater' due to a meme that emerged on Futaba Channel in 2004. The meme humorously portrayed Backbeard as someone who despises lolicons, even hunting them with a 'Lolicon Killing Beam.' This evolved into various edits where he chastises lolicons in different ways.

What role does Backbeard play in the meme culture of Futaba Channel?

In Futaba Channel meme culture, Backbeard became a recurring figure used to chastise lolicons. Over time, the meme expanded, with different variations of Backbeard expressing indifference, fatigue, or even acceptance of certain types of lolis and shotacons. His iconic phrase 'You damned lolicons!' became widely popular.

What is the significance of the 'lolicon killing beam' in the meme?

The 'lolicon killing beam' became a key part of the Backbeard meme, symbolizing his extreme disdain for lolicons. It was a humorous and exaggerated representation of Backbeard's supposed mission to eliminate lolicons from the community.

What character is introduced as Backbeard's daughter, and what is her purpose?

Backbeard's daughter, known as Beako or Backbeako, was introduced in 2005. She is portrayed as a dedicated lolicon hater, following in her father's footsteps. Beako's role in the meme is to try and 'eradicate' lolicons or guide them away from their interests, often through humorous and clumsy methods.

How does Beako attempt to deal with lolicons in her adventures?

Beako's attempts to deal with lolicons are comically ineffective. She tries various methods like drawing on lolicon books, dressing in a school swimsuit to lure them out, and posting risque pictures to make them lose interest, but most of her plans fail, often making things worse.

What is Beako's relationship to other characters in the Nijiura meme community?

Beako is frequently portrayed alongside other characters from the Nijiura meme community, including Furansujin, a character involved in hunting 'tigers' (representations of lolicons), and various maids from the Maid Academy. These interactions are often featured in Torotei's doujinshi and fan art, blending different meme elements.

What role does Torotei play in the development of Beako's character?

Torotei, the artist, played a major role in developing Beako's character and meme presence. He created her design and developed her storyline through his comics and art, later continuing to post daily artwork of Beako on his Twitter as part of a long-running series titled 'Everyday Backbeako.'

What is the 'Everyday Backbeako' project?

'Everyday Backbeako' is a project where Torotei posts a new drawing of Beako every day on his Twitter account. The project began in January 2015 and has continued for years, with over 3,700 drawings shared as of the video's release. It represents Torotei's deep commitment to the character and the meme.

How has Beako's meme presence evolved over time?

Beako's presence has evolved from a minor character within the Futaba Channel meme to a widely recognized figure across different internet communities. Her meme status grew with Torotei's consistent artwork and the creation of related characters, such as Beao (her brother) and Beamama (her mother), and expanded into a series of crossovers and doujinshi.