Why I don't watch anime anymore
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animefreak_usa wrote...
say what! wrote...
yurixhentai wrote...
Those are all terrible reasons. You need to watch more anime.Also Clannad sucks.
I'm gonna be honest. i couldn't even make it through the first episode.
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just remember that there are tons of good animes out there, keep an open mind and see those animes for what they are. now there will be those that will not interest you, that will bore you. but just keep looking because there will be those few that really grab your attention, stories that you fully immerse yourself in. until then don't give up on anime. cuz it won't give up on you.
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I agree with OP I miss when anime use to look like this(thee beautiful gore)...
Who wants some dog meat?
Who wants some dog meat?
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I invite anyone who wants to see their ideal version of an anime to come to fruition to become a mangaka or VN writer. It'd be fun,seeing your own stories and characters come to life. Wanting to do that made me an anime fan 6 years strong.
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Nah, it's not recycled crap. You're just being too black and white. Just because you've seen it before doesn't mean it's recycled. It just means that they're in a similar feel. When i read your list I easily see the reason why, they all belong in different genres. This tells me that you can be unforgiving to newer animes that try to squeeze in the same genre to any of those you just mentioned and you're quick to label them as 'recycled'. Now that's just unfair isn't it? With the many animes made since the birth of the art it's impossible to see something completely new.
Also, if you don't understand Nisemonogatari,I suggest going back to Bakemonogatari. If you don't understand Bakemonogatari then I suggest going back to Initial D since there's no explanation good enough because it's probably due to bias.
Also, if you don't understand Nisemonogatari,I suggest going back to Bakemonogatari. If you don't understand Bakemonogatari then I suggest going back to Initial D since there's no explanation good enough because it's probably due to bias.
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What is originality? Undetected plagiarism.
Dean Inge
Dean Inge
Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another.
Voltaire
Voltaire
Originality is recycled crap with a slightly different tinge to it for every person.
Sure you can complain about it, but it won't help your case that your not constantly
broadening your views a bit more and refusing to delve deeper at the same time.
Watch more. Or just watch real life drama. HAHA.
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yurixhentai
desu
I wish this thread would go away and never return. OP isn't interested anyway, he just needed somewhere to give his bad opinions.
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Ok I was really tired when I wrote this, so if I didn't articulate myself very well I apologise. However, folk are missing my point.
I have watched ALOT of different anime. If you think I'm going to name every series I've watched over the last 8 years, your very much mistaken... I don't think I could anyway. I've watched almost everything there is to offer from GITS to Azumanga. From the totally obscure Sexy Commando Gaiden to the super mainstream Bleach. Every genre. I've watched J and K Drama, horrors, mystery, comedy etc. I've read manga and lots of it. So, yeah if your going to make some comment that I don't watch enough anime or I'm not a proper fan (I've done a 48hr marathon no sleep), then think again. And yes of course I've watched Bakemonogatari (Was pretty decent) and Clannad after story (still crap). Please don'say "Oh thats because you haven't watched such and such".
Anime plots have ALWAYS used certain standard formulas, themes and characters. I knew this when I was watching anime alot and most hardcore fans know this already, and if your telling me there are no themes being repeated then YOU don't understand what your watching and you need to watch more anime.
I'm not trying to bitch or whine (thats not going to accomplish anything, is it?), but being a curious person I wanted to see if others shared my sentiments. If you disagree with me, I tip my hat to you, on the condition that you justify your reasons properly. Now, like I said, I'm not clossing the chapter on anime forever since I have nothing personal against it. But, I'm waiting for something really great to come along and in the meantime, I always have JROCK.
I have watched ALOT of different anime. If you think I'm going to name every series I've watched over the last 8 years, your very much mistaken... I don't think I could anyway. I've watched almost everything there is to offer from GITS to Azumanga. From the totally obscure Sexy Commando Gaiden to the super mainstream Bleach. Every genre. I've watched J and K Drama, horrors, mystery, comedy etc. I've read manga and lots of it. So, yeah if your going to make some comment that I don't watch enough anime or I'm not a proper fan (I've done a 48hr marathon no sleep), then think again. And yes of course I've watched Bakemonogatari (Was pretty decent) and Clannad after story (still crap). Please don'say "Oh thats because you haven't watched such and such".
Anime plots have ALWAYS used certain standard formulas, themes and characters. I knew this when I was watching anime alot and most hardcore fans know this already, and if your telling me there are no themes being repeated then YOU don't understand what your watching and you need to watch more anime.
I'm not trying to bitch or whine (thats not going to accomplish anything, is it?), but being a curious person I wanted to see if others shared my sentiments. If you disagree with me, I tip my hat to you, on the condition that you justify your reasons properly. Now, like I said, I'm not clossing the chapter on anime forever since I have nothing personal against it. But, I'm waiting for something really great to come along and in the meantime, I always have JROCK.
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guammastermind671
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hwknight wrote...
Well I don't know anybody, in real life, who also watches anime so I'm justtrying to see if others share my sentiments. I won't say I'll never watch anime ever again, it's just I feel no desire to download and watch a new series. Once an a blue moon I'll watch some of the classic stuff stored on my HDD, to destress.
Stuff I'll still watch now and then:
Nodame Cantabile
GITS
Armitage 3
Akira
GTO
Working
Ouran High School Host Club
Initial D (Made me buy my Nissan 240SX I love her :-)
Kimi Ga Nozumo Ein
Some of my reasons:
1.) After watching anime for the past 8yrs, everything just seems recycled: The same story lines following the same old formula (See Clannad - other than some decent music here and there, I can't see why this crap is so popular). Very seldom something comes along to break the mould i.e. Death Note, but lately nothing special.
2.) As the years went on my hatred for cutesy loli characters with high-pitched voices, and meek silent types grew exponentially. Furthermore I found myself not feeling too great with the fact that I'm watching an anime about high school when I myself graduated 7 years ago.
3.) The past 2-3 years I haven't been watching much anime. After watching the 1st ep of Nisemonogatari I thought "Ok, I don't understand 70% of this dialogue I've had enough" and I haven't watched anything since. I think to truly enjoy that show and many others you must BE Japanese. I think certain stuff just gets lost in translation and only a Japanese person will get it.
4.) Relating to my first point, I'm starting to have a big problem with the habit of the Japanese to pigeon-hole people into "types" and putting them into "tried and tested plots" like fixed variables in a standard equation. This doesn't just relate to anime.
5.) I'm not homophobic, but the fairly light-hearted way that themes such as pedophilia, homosexuality, gender bending and incest come across leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Once again, I'm not judging anyone, but I don't want my perceptions to be altered to the point where I can tolerate watching things with these themes.
I could write some more, but I'm tired.
Any comments or ideas are welcome. BTW, I manga and Jdrama fall in this discussion too.
if you cant watch anime, then go into gaming if you cant go into gaming you must lock yourself into your room to watch anime...nuff said
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Literature and most stories in general are all composed of one or a combination of a few basic plot lines.
This is common knowledge, if irritating. Not much is purely original: it's tough for art to forgo any influences.
However, the best art is that which offers a unique twist on the usual.
This is common knowledge, if irritating. Not much is purely original: it's tough for art to forgo any influences.
However, the best art is that which offers a unique twist on the usual.
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hwknight wrote...
1.) After watching anime for the past 8yrs, everything just seems recycled: The same story lines following the same old formula (See Clannad - other than some decent music here and there, I can't see why this crap is so popular). Very seldom something comes along to break the mould i.e. Death Note, but lately nothing special. It's bound to be similarities between many animes because there's so much, but the cliche moments are still enjoyable, for instance, boke and tsukomi is in 100's of anime but everyone still enjoys it.