Interview With Hanzo - Outcasts, Imperialism, & Fresh Beats

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On March 12th, '21 I interviewed Hanzo a half Japanese, half Irish drifter busy making beats in his studio. When he's not rapping, singing, making videos, or dancing with his crew Clawz N' Concrete Crew. He dishes his grievances towards the furry fandom and why he prefers to call himself a 'beastman' instead of a furry in this interview.

Hanzo doesn't pull punches when talking about "furry role models" and the lack of the accountability in the fandom. Not to mention fandom's obsession with EDM or what goes on in some of the room parties. 

Stepping outside of the criticisms of the fandom Hanzo touches on the anti-Asian rhetoric spread by 45, the model minority, and imperialism. Buckle in because things get heavy, but it's not all heavy! 

Thanks for listening! 

Chapters

• 0:00 Start
• 2:33 Icebreaker Question
• 3:49 Hanzo Intro
• 5:38 Why did you move around so much?
• 9:16 What brought you to the furry fandom?
• 11:11 Have you always been interested in dancing?
• 12:00 How would you describe your dancing style?
• 12:56 What's your signature move?
• 14:40 Are videos about furcons misleading?
• 20:40 Accountability
• 27:35 BIPOC Furs
• 32:00 Generational Scars
• 34:31 Do you ever fear you'll be treated differently?
• 40:27 BUMPER
• 41:21 BIPOC Shout-out
• 42:34 What are you working on right now?
• 43:23 How far are you hoping to take it?
• 43:49 Would you take the opportunity to play live at a con?
• 44:23 Do you think the music you're making now could appeal to furries?
• 46:18 FURRIES LOVE FUCKIN'
• 47:38 Do you feel you fit in the fandom by being an entertainer?
• 52:39 Your own people
• 53:40 Imperialism
• 59:44 So you consider yourself to be a beastman?
• 1:01:25 What is your favorite thing about being a furry?
• 1:02:17 Closing words