Why do you like anime?
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I have said it a million times and I'll say it again: Anime is not an all encompassing genre. I really hate it when people ask "Do you like Anime? Yes or no?" because I can't answer, there are Animes that I like and Animes that I hate; to me that's like asking "Do you like movies? Yes or no?" Anime is not its own singular genre. Like movies, books, games, it abides by sectioned genres such as horror, sci-fi, comedy, action, drama, etc.
So asking my why I like Anime is just as pointless. There are plenty of Japanese animated shows/movies I love and plenty that I hate. It depends on the show itself and whether or not I'm interested in its genre.
Maybe if you specified a certain anime that I liked, I could tell you but the reason why I like it would be unique to that particular anime. But I can't say I like every anime nor can I say I hate every one. So I can't tell you why I like it when you stuff it into one singular genre.
So asking my why I like Anime is just as pointless. There are plenty of Japanese animated shows/movies I love and plenty that I hate. It depends on the show itself and whether or not I'm interested in its genre.
Maybe if you specified a certain anime that I liked, I could tell you but the reason why I like it would be unique to that particular anime. But I can't say I like every anime nor can I say I hate every one. So I can't tell you why I like it when you stuff it into one singular genre.
Since i love GITS and The twelve kingdoms, i must say i love it mostly when the story and background are thoroughly thought through and work well together.
I watch it the same as i watch any good movie, most anime i consider pulp or uninteresting, just as most normal series/movies.
The fact that anime gives me something different then the standard hollywood (or western, if you will) storytelling is also high on that list.
I watch it the same as i watch any good movie, most anime i consider pulp or uninteresting, just as most normal series/movies.
The fact that anime gives me something different then the standard hollywood (or western, if you will) storytelling is also high on that list.
I'm with you on Shinji; really, he's only particularly whiny towards the beginning (where he's just starting the whole giant robot thing) and end (because of well, End). For the most part, he strikes me as what would happen if you put Charlie Brown in a mecha series (I actually have a half-baked theory of Peanuts motifs for the series).Dango said:
I'm not a huge anime fan but there are some I like:
Cowboy Bebop
Deathnote
Gundam Wing
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Outlaw Star
The art style means nothing to me (not that it's bad or anything, Cowboy Bebop is one example of beautiful art), it's all about the story. When something, anything (even anime) offers me something interesting I haven't seen before I go for it.
Cowboy Bebop
Deathnote
Gundam Wing
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Outlaw Star
The art style means nothing to me (not that it's bad or anything, Cowboy Bebop is one example of beautiful art), it's all about the story. When something, anything (even anime) offers me something interesting I haven't seen before I go for it.
I feel like I've already posted in here before.. but I didn't..
But I like how diverse anime is. It's not like if you're an anime fan, one can already assume what kind of a person you are, despite that being the stereotype. And anime is influencing so much that's out there..
I just like that there's something out there for everyone.
But I like how diverse anime is. It's not like if you're an anime fan, one can already assume what kind of a person you are, despite that being the stereotype. And anime is influencing so much that's out there..
I just like that there's something out there for everyone.
Fuck no. I don't understand how watching anime warrants acting like that. Granted, I got nothing against them, but I would never act like that.The Austin said:
I like anime, because I find some of it entertaining. Granted, it's been months since I've seen any shows.
Something along with this.Giest4life said:
Try watching High School of the Dead. It is porn, just covered up by rather fortunate objects. It is very hard to take seriously.
OT: I like it because the majority of it takes no specific guidelines and does whatever the fuck it wants. Anyone remember DBZ (of course you do). That show was so amazing random and awesome.
i like anime because every now and again i want to watch a good cartoon and since anything on tv now looks like ren and stimpy. dont get me wrong RaS was a great show but i dont want to watch that all the fucking time.Its kinda sad when i can bring an anmie to a baby-sitting job and it not be a problem with the parents.
I'm Japanese so I GET all the culture and the humour. I think that's why it's so easy for me to like it.
I've watched quite a few animes but there is only three that I like, Full Metal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop and Death Note. And I'm not sure that I would like FMA if I did'nt watch it with my sister(who got me in to anime) that anime created a bond between me and my sister. The other two i just because off their artstyle, interesting concepts, remerberble scenes and in CBs case, a fucking awesome soundtrack.
I grew up on the classic 90s toons. but at the turn of the century the new generation of cartoons started sucking and then i saw DBZ and i was like wow a cartoon with an actual plot. and ever since i watch anime bc they usually have a story to it and not just some random mini adventures
In those I like, I am attracted to their often individualistic messages, unconventional and freeform approach to genre(s), and storywise they go places seldom explored in western media (lonely deities, church oppression, analysis of medieval economics??? I'm game!). The sharp-lined artstyle, especially when kept more low-key in terms of colour, also appeal to me.
