Did that just made you wanted to skip this post? Did you lost interest in reading this? Do take some time to read this. It is very informative and not just any normal rant.
So, why would you just skip a post when you see that it is about an anime? If you're not interested in it, then I understand. But somehow, whenever I mention that I enjoy watching anime, or I fill my free time by watching anime, there is this kind of reaction that people give.
Keep in mind that this is just based on my experience. Most people when asked what is anime, would probably answer Japanese cartoon. And that is not exactly a wrong answer. However, when you say cartoon, shows like Spongebob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer or Boboiboy comes to mind. And you generally think that cartoons are mainly for kids. Which in turn makes you think that anime is for kids.
And that is why, when I say I enjoy watching anime, people will look at me a bit differently, maybe because they think that anime is for kids. They might think that makes me immature, because I like watching kid's cartoon.
WRONG
(WARNING!! This post contains graphic images only for mature audience. If you have a weak stomach you might want to be prepared)
Anime is basically shortened from the word Animation. You can't say animation is for kids. What about Happy Tree Friends? They're basically animations too, and all the characters are cute fluffy animals, surely it's for kids right? Haha, jokes on you cos this is what happy Tree Friends is all about.
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| This is pretty gory even I'm revolted... Ugghh |
What I'm trying to say is, anime is not a specific genre. It's a thing. An animation. You can make animation into anything you want.
Sure, there are stuffs that are for kids, like Sailormoon, Pokemon, or Digimon. (ahhh so nostalgic~)
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| Yamato was one of my first anime crush. Third one from the right ;D |
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| I've never watched Sailormoon sooo... |
If you don't know what this is your childhood sucks. Or you were just unlucky and didn't have any way to watch TV or didn't have any friends that talked about this, for which I apologize. You poor soul...
These shows are great for kids, as it shows that friends can come in all shape and sizes, friendship is the most important thing and anything can be done when you work together. Sure, you might say these are not how things work in real life but do you really want a kid to know the cold hard truth at such a young age? Childhood is supposed to be filled with happy things.
Back on topic, anime is not just for kids. It can convey a lot of message and really makes you think outside of the box. It can even screw your mind mentally. Tokyo Ghoul is one of it. I haven't watched it, even though it is really famous. I'll show you why.
Sounds interesting right? Here's the comments
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| Did I mention that anime fans can be pretty good english writers? They can argue on the net for days too... |
But hey, anime can be happy and humorous too. Just find the right one. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun is the one I watched recently and it was hilarious. Working!!! (yes, that is the title) is also a funny one.
If you want to have a good cry, we have that too! Don't you dare say fictional characters can't make you cry. If you can't cry over a fictional character then you suck~ just kidding! But seriously, if anyone watched AnoHana or Angel Beats and say they didn't feel a thing then they need to go to therapy.
Still thinking that anime is for kids? Go watch Attack on Titan. Go watch Mirai Nikki. Go watch Another. Go watch Tokyo Ghoul. Do you even know the plot of Death Note besides writing someone's name in the notebook and that person will die? Do you know what the owner of the book did?
Okay, so that's about it. I just really wanted to let it out.
