do you like anime

by Prof. Mikayla Rodriguez PhD 8 min read
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Why do I like anime?

The characters are unique and interesting Anime boasts such vibrancy and diversity in its characters. People in anime have dynamic personalities, they're whole people (even when they aren't human); they have dreams and goals, and beyond that, there's just so much variance in what they are.

What kind of person loves anime?

2. An “Otaku” is someone who's deep into anime. They know their stuff, watch anime frequently, and maybe even own merchandise or cosplay.

Is it OK to like anime?

No there is absolutely nothing wrong with liking anime. People like what they like. We all have different preferences when it comes to what we do in our spare time. There are some of my friends know that I like anime and think its kinda weird, but they still accept me for who I am.

Why does anime make you happy?

Many anime shows have distinctive art styles that incorporate colors in beautiful and vibrant ways. Being exposed to all of these colors regularly can positively impact your mood, or maybe even help you pay attention to the vibrant colors around you in your daily life.

What do you call a girl who likes anime?

It refers to someone with an obsessive interest in some hobby, activity, or subculture. By contrast, among many American users at least, otaku refers to a passionate fan of anime and manga exclusively. Otaku is less pejorative than its meaning in Japanese and is sometimes used interchangeably with weeaboo.

Do adults like anime?

One can enjoy anime, that is geared toward adults, and not fall into the deep otaku culture you just mentioned. The same way one can enjoy watching the Simpsons and Family Guy and not been engrossed into those respective fandoms. I agree that a lot of people has stereotype of anime in their mind.

Is anime a waste of time?

No . I think not. Anime teaches you many great things about the life. It's just like the any other Tv shows that you watch but in a better way.

Why is anime addicting?

like myself, some people are addicted to anime because it's fun, action-packed, comedic, and entertaining, it's like a show that's so good you can't help but watch another episode, and the characters are cute and different.

Is anime good for your health?

However, there is nothing to worry about if children watch anime in moderation. Not only with Anime but with any entertainment genre, spending a lot of time is detrimental for the mental health of anyone, not just children. You can set a time for your child to watch a movie like after homework or on the weekend, etc.

Should you watch anime?

Anime will teach you a lot about Japanese culture – Japanese culture is fascinating, and anime is one of the best ways to learn about. You will learn so much more than you imagine, including the folklore and myths of the country, as well as popular traditions and commonly used words into Japan.

Why is anime so great?

One big reason why anime is so much better than western animation is because of the strong, relatable characters. Anime characters have such a wide range of personalities and appearances to make them more realistic and relatable for real people.

Does anime change your personality?

Anime can affect our mentality in many different ways depending on which genres you are referring to. Some anime genres may not have very beneficial impacts on us while others may allow us to explore new perspectives and change the way we see things.

Why do anime fans like anime?

Most anime fans become interested in their favorite shows because they like the characters . They want to draw them, act like them, dress up as them, and so on. Their favorite characters are usually young, aesthetically pleasing, and possess desirable traits like confidence, determination, and a positive attitude.

What are the best things about anime?

They are drawn in a way that instantly conveys to the viewer their personality, but they can also defy conventions and stereotypes in cool and interesting ways as well. They are not limited to just what's considered usual or natural in terms of hair color, eye color, or body shape. In fact, anime visuals obviously care more about aesthetics than about real physics or logic. And I think that's a good thing! Animation is about doing something that would be hard to do in a live action film. Animation is about surrealism, about something above and beyond reality. Anime visuals often nicely capture this transcendent nature of animation as a medium. Sometimes, western animators and cartoonists are too timid and don't take full advantage of the possibilities of the medium. Which makes you wonder why they bothered to animate their stories in the first place.

What is anime good for?

So anime resonates well with people who value positive thinking and a can-do attitude , especially when thinking about the popular teen-focused categories of shounen and shoujo. These characters who are brimming with positivity and confidence in themselves often appeal mostly to teens and adults who are shy, withdrawn, and lack confidence.

Why is anime so strong?

But a strength of anime is that it often focuses on the relationships between characters. Characters are often faced with dilemmas about their duties, their desires, and what society thinks about them.

What anime takes place in Tokyo?

Even in stories with a more mundane Japanese setting, the way that Tokyo looks and functions in different anime can be surprisingly variable, and specific to the story's mood. Sailor Moon and Death Note both take place in Tokyo, and yet both of them show the mood and behavior of the city differently. In Sailor Moon , the cheerfulness and human variety of the city are emphasized, in Death Note, grittiness, mass media panics, and sheep-like crowd behavior are used to emphasize the dark horrors that unfold in the show.

Why are anime so interesting?

Some anime are morally interesting because they have an evil protagonist, or a morally complex protagonist. Others are interesting for having incredibly flawed, psychologically broken characters, like Evangelion. I liked the villains in Sailor Moon as much as, and sometimes more than, the heroines.

What is the difference between animation and surrealism?

Animation is about surrealism, about something above and beyond reality. Anime visuals often nicely capture this transcendent nature of animation as a medium.

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