why does anime have so much exposition

by Alex Graham 7 min read
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Basically, it's to help the episode stand better on it's own for viewers who are just joining the show, or missed an episode or two earlier, or who have simply forgotten a plot point from an episode two months earlier.Jan 5, 2018

Why do so many anime take place in high school?

Why Do So Many Anime Take Place in High School? After watching a lot of Anime, depending on the demographic, a good chunk of it tends to take place in a high school setting or the characters, while not always, range from the ages 14-17.

Is there a good anime with a good exposition?

Hell, some anime have done spoken exposition relatively well and is generally enjoyable (Shirobako, Hunter x Hunter's nen explanation) or have chosen spoken exposition as a narrative style (Nisio and Narita are particularly fond of this with their character monologues describing the immediate situation in detail).

Why is anime so inappropriate?

Also, there are a variety of genres that are inappropriate, but vastly popular among anime’s fan base. It is not. It's just that anime (read Japanese anime industry) gas no qualms regarding any restrictions and exploring pooular harem tropes. Lot of great anime has no fan service at all.

Do you think exposition should be in a story?

It's fine to have some exposition. But you have to have it make sense for the characters to be saying to each other, and hopefully, you should reveal something about the character (s) through their dialogue so at least two things are going on. But info-dumping is so common, and it's really annoying.

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Why do anime characters announce their attacks?

In the flurry of action lines and camera angles, a reader can get confused and lose what is going on. By having announced signature attacks, the reader can have an anchor. This helps clarify who is attacking who. Name announcing and yelled attacks help a page's flow.

Why is anime so popular?

The Diverse Variety of Stories The wide range of genres in anime is the first reason why it is so popular. Every person enjoys a different story, genre, and style in anime! Romance, comedy, action/adventure, mystery/suspense, and horror are just a few of the many genres explored by anime plots.

Do Japanese adults watch anime?

There is something like this for all different demographics in Japan – and this gives anime a really broad and diverse audience. This, really, is the great achievement of specifically Japanese anime: even adults enjoy it.

What is the most watched anime ever?

Fullmetal Alchemist (TV)Top 50 Most Viewed#titlerating1Fullmetal Alchemist (TV)8.652Death Note (TV)8.783Cowboy Bebop (TV)8.8948 more rows

Why do they always do this?

Do anime creators suspect the audience can't piece together simple plot points? (I'm sure this isn't actually the case, but, still..) Are some anime only meant to be watched casually, and thus, the extensive and frequent explanations serve as "recaps" for the past few episodes?

At first thought, an anime that heavily demonstrates this is.

Death Note: Although the very nature of the series is investigative, L and Light spend soo much time explaining how they know just a single piece of information, even though the audience just watched it happen over the past few episodes.

In contrast, an anime that doesn't do this (if I remember correctly) is.

Mushishi: This could be because most episodes are self-contained, as Genko deals with a different mushi spirit in a different town/village with each episode.

Why is anime considered inappropriate?

A lot of anime is considered inappropriate because Japanese and American cultures are just so different. In Japan, a father being naked and bathing with his daughters comes off as just what good wholesome parents do with their children. It’s inconceivable that anything inappropriate could happen in such a situation.

What anime is aimed at teens?

Dragon Ball, Bleach, Naruto, One Piece. Shōjo (少女漫画) - aimed at teen girls. Often focuses on romance and interpersonal relationships, a lot of times there is a female lead. Ex. NANA, Sailor Moon, Ouran High School Host Club. Seinen (青年漫画)- aimed at boys in their late teens and adult men.

What is the name of the anime Tom and Jerry?

Really, Tom and Jerry or Spongebob are called anime if you talk to a Japanese. Now that we agree that anime is animation, then any animated work becomes an anime. This means that any genre (drama, horror, comedy, etc.) if it is animated it becomes an anime. It is a way of art, a medium to tell a story.

Does anime have fan service?

It's just that anime (read Japanese anime industry) gas no qualms regarding any restrictions and exploring pooular harem tropes. Lot of great anime has no fan service at all. They are struggling studios who can make or break with a show, so even if the story is good they throw in fanservice to grab more attention.

Is anime more popular in Japan?

There's some cultural differences in what kinds of inappropriate stuff happens in anime, and Japan also just produces a lot more animation, particularly animation that only anime nerds watch. However, most of the anime watched in Japan isn 't so different from animation in the west.

Can you watch inappropriate anime?

The point is: if you wanna watch inappropriate anime, you can. (just like entertainment in general). That’s why there’s a whole genre called “Ecchi”. And some Shounen and comedy have things that are along the lines of inappropriate, depending on how strict you are with the definition.

Is Kill La Kill an anime?

Kill La Kill is one of those anime, more so for an outsider who’s ignorant and doesn ’t understand the DEEP context of this show . And why there’s so much “skin” in the first place. But that’s besides the point. The point is: if you wanna watch inappropriate anime, you can. (just like entertainment in general).

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