Fiction that has affected you

[Brotha Desmond]

For anime I have to say Higurashi no naku koro ni. Watch it at night or around dawn.

That's about it, being jaded as I am not much effects me.

 

[neoontime]

Well, when I finished The Daily lives of High School Boys I was really depresses. I will miss my nichibros!

 

[Jolly Co-operator]

Cowboy Bebop. As silly as it might sound, my admiration for Spike Spiegel's cool and capable nature gave me a boost of confidence at some of the times when I needed it.

 

[Breaker deGodot]

I've said it many, many, MANY times, and I'll say it again; my avatar says it all. Katawa Shoujo is a masterpiece.

 

[clippen05]

When you said fiction, I immediately thought of books. I could give examples from other things but nah.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. It's a pretty strange tale to say the least. It gave me insight to how cruel some people can be and how quickly they will abandon you if you become to much of a problem.

 

[Torrasque]

Just about all movies and books affect me, some more than others of course.

V for Vendetta affected me a whole lot, so did Ghost in the Shell, Wheel of Time, Ogre Battle 64, Metroid Prime, the Night Angel series, many many things, lol. My mental state is pretty fluid (I guess thats the best way to put it) so just about anything affects me to a small degree.

 

[sextus the crazy]

Berserk, The Eclipse Ceremony.

This was like Bambi's mom's death for adults times a hundred.

And the thing is, you knew it was coming long beforehand. But when the time finally arrives it still hits you like a a slab of cement.

Nothing in fiction has ever affected me as much is this moment.

Did you read it in the manga or watch it in the anime?

The manga, I never saw the anime. Except for like the first episode, which didn't leave the best impression on me.

The new anime is even worse though.

The manga's the shit. Shame about the creator's health.

 

[greyscarf]

Fiction, I'd have to say that Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr. and Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner were both devastating to me.

I'm so glad I'm not alone with Absalom, Absalom!, thank you. As for other fiction (in book form), I actually just finished reading John Hodgman's That Is All the other day & for a book for fake trivia & ridiculous apocalypses, I found myself crying at the end. Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian made me completely useless for a day. I finished reading the book and just sat there dazed. My husband asked me how the book ended & I said, "I have no idea."

More as I can remember.

 

[Death Carr]

That's fair enough I guess... though you probably got worse off for having a 'happy ending' every four eps! =P

Oh god yes.
It wreaked havoc on my poor delicate little soul.

Did you by chance cry during the last 3-4 episodes of ToraDora!!? Because I did. <3

Of course I did!
Whoever doesn't cry during the last episodes of Toradora doesn't have a soul IMO.

For what "completely different reasons" did it affect you?

I suppose it's more EoE that affected me.

Spoiler

And it wasn't really the content it's mostly right at the end when Komm Susser Todd plays over thrid impact. Other parts are like when Asuka tries to kill herself. The alt universe where Shinji kills Asuka. And the very end on the beach where Shinji is slumped over Asuka, crying because she caressed his face just like his mother did

 

[Flamezdudes]

That's fair enough I guess... though you probably got worse off for having a 'happy ending' every four eps! =P

Oh god yes.
It wreaked havoc on my poor delicate little soul.

Did you by chance cry during the last 3-4 episodes of ToraDora!!? Because I did. <3

Of course I did!
Whoever doesn't cry during the last episodes of Toradora doesn't have a soul IMO.

For what "completely different reasons" did it affect you?

I suppose it's more EoE that affected me.

Spoiler

And it wasn't really the content it's mostly right at the end when Komm Susser Todd plays over thrid impact. Other parts are like when Asuka tries to kill herself. The alt universe where Shinji kills Asuka. And the very end on the beach where Shinji is slumped over Asuka, crying because she caressed his face just like his mother did

Oh no worries, that's a normal thing for an Eva fan to be affected by. The entire film and series is a crazy emotional thrill ride.

Isn't...

Spoiler

Asuka trying to a kill herself, something that happened in episode 23 or 24? I don't remember that happening in the movie.

 

[aba1]

Fight Club made me stronger emotionally. It also helped me not give a fuck about the little things. In Tyler we trust.

YES... watching that final scene in the movie as the building collapse around them and all they can do is sit in the shadows and hold hands hoping for the best. I wanted to stand up and applause it was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good in every way the music the cinematography the colours the acting just brilliant,

 

[Casual Shinji]

Berserk, The Eclipse Ceremony.

This was like Bambi's mom's death for adults times a hundred.

And the thing is, you knew it was coming long beforehand. But when the time finally arrives it still hits you like a a slab of cement.

Nothing in fiction has ever affected me as much is this moment.

Did you read it in the manga or watch it in the anime?

The manga, I never saw the anime. Except for like the first episode, which didn't leave the best impression on me.

The new anime is even worse though.

The manga's the shit. Shame about the creator's health.

I read somewhere that the stress is getting to him and his heart. Not uncommon in the manga industry, I guess. Still, I hope the guy doesn't fucking kill himself, I'd rather he just discontinue Berserk and get some rest.

I think I heard that the director of Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart actually died of an aneurysm brought on by work related stress.

That's a worker bee society for ya.

 

[Zykon TheLich_v1legacy]

The ending of Blackadder Goes Forth...oh god...tearing up...;_;

 

[squidface]

The Amazing Maurice by Terry Pratchett, because it had a lot of stuff in that I'd not read as a kid before and I thought it was awesomely dark and probably started my obsession with macabre stuff.

Watchmen. Innit.

Journey, how could I not mention that.

Bioshock 2 (not one, no, I played 2 first) because of the bond between Delta & Eleanor.

The Road by C. Macarthy was also a big one, because it made me appreciate life.

 

[Angie7F]

Evangelion has effected me greaty but I dont think i would have liked it as much if i were not already in the same line of thought and perspective for life.
I think maybe Roald Dahl was one of those books that really effected my imagination as a child.

 

[M920CAIN]

Ignoring the ending, ME3 was an emotional rollercoaster.

So many man tears were shed.

Seashells man, seashells.

*sniff*


Journey was another one, but for completely different reasons. Fucking beautiful game.

I'd have to agree with this completely. Yes, I moan, yes I want Shepard to survive, yes some of the endings feel very wrong, but boy I'm in luv with Mass Effect...

 

[Rastien]

Gotta say recently I Kill Giants had me pretty cut up, defiantly one of the best coming of age story's i have ever read.

If someones going through a rough time i HIGHLY advise reading this.

Bioshock 2 (not one, no, I played 2 first) because of the bond between Delta & Eleanor.

To be honest whilst the 2cnd Bioshock get abit of a bad rep, i personally enjoyed it a lot simply because of the relationship between Delta, Eleanor and Sofia and the characters and events surrounding them.

 

[Seydaman]

Looking for Alaska, Boys don't cry

And Katawa Shouju

Those hit me really hard

 

[Seydaman]

Oh, also, my two favorite Roleplaying characters.

Joseph Minute, and Ciardha Nyilas.

I still haven't gotten over the second ones death.

 

[Shadowsetzer]

Lord of the Rings when I was young, Evangelion when I saw it around 14-15 years old.