Let's take a look at all these fresh faces:
I feel that I can safely assume that none of you has ever been outside of the US. Canada doesn't count, but Mexico does. You will probably end up traveling more than I did, so get your minds ready. Nobody speaks English outside of the US. That is a generalization, but go ahead and put that in your pockets. I'm sure you would be able to find plenty of "what not to do in Japan" videos on YouTube. I've been to Japan twice, both times I didn't step outside of Narita. The second time I was crazy enough to travel internationally while flat broke. I didn't have money for airport tax. Now that I think back on it, that was a chance for me to live in Japan. But someone paid it for me, so a much belated thanks to whoever it was.
Shadowplay's Japanese connection is entirely cultural but massive, Masha Allah. Boss, you better be ready to call lost and found just in case one of your boys goes missing due to a fuck fest with Japanese groupies. There are two significant Japanese connections: the first is Sailor Moon. I found Sailor Moon when I was in my 30's. The most important literature is the original manga (comic book), and the first 5 seasons of the anime (cartoon) comprising of 200 episodes. I have all of this. If you were to collect and study this, be certain that the community would know and appreciate it. I would have you study this, but you're out of time. Incredible. 18 years old, and you're already out of time. It would be best for you to cram in the anime while you can.