Why is anime so popular with Escapist readers?
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Wow, so true...norwegian-guy said:
Why I like anime, its because its funny, good action, great drama and mostly because I like the culture of Japan.
No only said, if there is someething regarding anime that should make you feel uncomfortable it should be otaku.TiefBlau said:
Also I don't know what you mean with "comic book guy" but if you mean what I think you mean then let me tell you that Hirano Aya is a anime seiyuu.
Personally, I don't like these "why don't you like what I like" threads because it always comes off on me that the topic starter is trying to belittle those who aren't like them. Hence the beginning of racism and prejudice.
You make it sound like people who like anime don't like American culture. That's not the case for me. Being from the Philippines, which was a country that was taken over by both Japan and the United States, cultures from both countries have rubbed off on our people. That said, I've taken Western and Eastern culture in equal doses.
I've read a lot of Marvel and DC comics with a little Dark Horse on the side and I've also completed a few hundred-chapter mangas. I watch Game of Thrones, Family Guy and the Simpsons, but I also watch Bleach and Gintama. There are a lot more shows and other media from both sides that I've been exposed too, and I've seen the good and the bad in both of them.
I like anime not because I don't like Western shows, I like anime because Western shows are boring. Most Americans still have the mindset that animated shows are only for children (not that there aren't animated shows for adults, mind you), while Japan has pushed the medium to appeal to all ages. There are just as many mature-themed anime as there are anime for children and young adults, and the sheer diversity of it all is what appeals to me. Anime just seems a lot more creative than Western entertainment shows, the majority of which are always grounded in reality, with no sense of escapism whatsoever. We are on the Escapist, after all, and anime is just a lot more interesting for me.
You make it sound like people who like anime don't like American culture. That's not the case for me. Being from the Philippines, which was a country that was taken over by both Japan and the United States, cultures from both countries have rubbed off on our people. That said, I've taken Western and Eastern culture in equal doses.
I've read a lot of Marvel and DC comics with a little Dark Horse on the side and I've also completed a few hundred-chapter mangas. I watch Game of Thrones, Family Guy and the Simpsons, but I also watch Bleach and Gintama. There are a lot more shows and other media from both sides that I've been exposed too, and I've seen the good and the bad in both of them.
I like anime not because I don't like Western shows, I like anime because Western shows are boring. Most Americans still have the mindset that animated shows are only for children (not that there aren't animated shows for adults, mind you), while Japan has pushed the medium to appeal to all ages. There are just as many mature-themed anime as there are anime for children and young adults, and the sheer diversity of it all is what appeals to me. Anime just seems a lot more creative than Western entertainment shows, the majority of which are always grounded in reality, with no sense of escapism whatsoever. We are on the Escapist, after all, and anime is just a lot more interesting for me.
The stupidity of this definition can only be matched by the stupidity of the word "otaku" itself.Westerschwelle said:
A) I know who Aya Hirano is.Westerschwelle said:
B) I don't think what you think I meant was what I meant.
In the likely case that you still don't understand, allow me to apply your non-logic to a simpler subject:
A: "I don't know why, but the nighttime always makes me scared."
B: "Yeah, well I've had some pretty bad days before. Those are worse than night time."
A: "I was talking about days in general. As in, nights, regardless of quality, are pretty scary to me."
B: "Well, if you're afraid of it, it must be bad. I'm therefore gonna keep talking about bad days and equate them to your irrational fear in defense of night time."
I was going to accompany this with a helpful infographic, but then I realized I couldn't be arsed. You're on your own from here.
Funny, I am young (15) and liberal, but I "don't get" anime either.TheDarkEricDraven said:
OT: I have no clue. I don't understand how the anime art style in these people's minds by default make something superior to live action.
Anime and Gaming probably have a fairly large intersection when made into a venn diagram. They cross over a lot culturally.
Yay for threads where every post is a rewording of the first reply.
Yay for threads where every post is a rewording of the first reply.
Sorry, but where did you get any of that? Didn't you even read the OP? (S)he clearly stated that they liked anime too... Nowhere were any of your accusations confirmed. What made you think the OP didn't like anime and was negative to those who did? In fact, you are the most belligerent person here, from what I can tell.Geno DCLXVI said:
I didn't define anything...TiefBlau said:
So you just mean white guys in general wich makes you essentially a racist.TiefBlau said:
Also you seem to get quite angry and offended about such an unimportant issue, perhaps you should start jogging or boxing to let of some steam.
Lil devils x said:
GOD I totally agree with both of you!Lagao said:
Plus I hate books and films too for the same reasons. I mean, I read "Lolita", found out they made films of it, I've not touched a book or been to a cinema since. Because as far as I can tell, they're all the same, and they're all FILLED with paedophilia.
anime is perfect for escapism. i've been doing it for nearly 7 years now it's part of my life now. games+anime is prefect mix to not give a f/ck about world around you and other people.
PS. oh and anime Lolis FTW!!!!!!!! just saying.
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PS. oh and anime Lolis FTW!!!!!!!! just saying.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/photos/images/original/000/030/235/1260484297834.png?1260484480
Most likely because gaming and anime usually go hand in hand, if you like one there is a good chance you'll like the other. Also speaking as a person from the US I can vouch that our cartoons suck and growing up the shows I always looked forward to were the ones that came from japan and as I got older I still liked anime so I continue to watch them.
Give 'Rebuild of Evangelion' a shot; much better animation, a higher budget, a significant distillation of plot and a lot less metaphysical weirdness. Far easier to enjoy.Alucard 11189 said: