Somthing i have to say about Anime!

[Raistlin]

I don't particularly like anime. I've watched some, liked some, but, for the most part, I don't like it.

However, I'm not going to bitch about it. Some people like it. SO ****ING WHAT? Just because they like anime doesn't mean that they think they're Japanese. Way to group everyone who likes a particular genre into one stereotypical group, that's actually in the minority.


Oh, also, I like how a lot of the people who bitch about anime being just "cartoons" go home and watch the Simpsons. I actually know someone like that.


EDIT: Oh, yeah, in that update, Maddox actually sent he went to <i>see</i> an anime movie. Which most likely means he's not against anime, just people pretending they're Japanese, eh? Or does that make too much sense?

[eestlinc]

the real subject of this thread should be that Maddox is dumb.

[Shadow]

First off anyone who thinks maddox is dumb or doenst like him, should be punched in the stomach. Second people who think anime isnt a cartoon should be punched in the stomach. So i guess if you agree with anything i say or maddox says then you should be punched in the stomach.

And thank you Lends

[eestlinc]

so everyone gets punched in the stomach? good, I'll start!

*stomachpunch*

[Agent Proto]

yes, in a way, I would consider anime cartoon, but it's not your typical American-style cartoon. Animé is very different from most American cartoons. Some are similar, but it's really different. Different styles, different plots, and diffrent ideas.

Most american cartoons are aimed a children and young teens, and most anime are aimed at teens and young adults.

[Nait]

Not all Japanese cartoons are good, but all good cartoons are Japanese. Or almost.

[SomethingBig]

Originally posted by Lindz
Oh my, because it's Japanese it HAS to be good because of their mysterious, insular, only-have-a-recent-history, ex-chinese way.

I don't think us anime otakus like anime just because it's from Japan. Unlike most cartoons, anime has an ongoing plot, and, if it's a good one, the plot'll be deep. It's called anime for a reason. It's Japanese animation; thus, anime.

[Peegee]

There are people out there that don't like cartoons period. Stop defending it as if you were called stupid for watching it. "Anime" is a cartoon. It's "animated" "pictures", which to me defines it as a cartoon.

Blah blah who cares?

[TheAbominatrix]

Originally posted by Shadow
First off anyone who thinks maddox is dumb or doenst like him, should be punched in the stomach. Second people who think anime isnt a cartoon should be punched in the stomach. So i guess if you agree with anything i say or maddox says then you should be punched in the stomach.

And thank you Lends

Wow, good way to prove you're intellegent. Violence is awesome!

[Shadow]

damn right it is

[The Man]

Good thing Ashley wasn't being sarcastic in any way in that post.

[eternalshiva]

Originally posted by Agent Proto
yes, in a way, I would consider anime cartoon, but it's not your typical American-style cartoon. Animé is very different from most American cartoons. Some are similar, but it's really different. Different styles, different plots, and diffrent ideas.

Most american cartoons are aimed a children and young teens, and most anime are aimed at teens and young adults.

*nods*

Most 'anime' are edited by the time they get to the western countries anyways. I'm a huge anime freak and cartoon freak. I noticed a difference between the two. the anime I watch is aimed more towars young adults than children, not Pokemon or some crap like Digimon. I like Full Metal Alchemist, Inuyasha, X-1999, Angel Sanctuary and so on.

Anime tackles more 'serious' issues than some cartoons I've watched. There's lots of fluff and angst and I love it. I'm a huge Otaku, an anime-geek, if I was mildly insane I would do the whole cosplay thing when there were anime conventions but that would require me to be creative and get off my arse and do stuff.

I actually download the new episodes of Inuyasha fansubs cause I like the sound of the Japanese voices better than the english ones. I read the mangas that accompany the anime. Most anime in Japan are based off the graphic novels anyways, so its cool to see how the versions split up sometimes.

If people make a big deal out of it, then thay make a big deal out of it. I'm always up for new anime/manga to look up and enjoy. Manga is just like Marvel comic books, except it's 50 times longer and it follows a plot. xD I have scanlations of Inuyasha and Angel Sanctuary, over 20 graphic novesl, each 200 pages per novel. they only cost like 6 bucks and I find it more satisfying than 'comics'. There's not really a difference, its just a name for a type of cartoon from a different country.

I like the anime I watch cause it caught my attention and has managed to keep me entertained. Simple as that.
*oh well*

[Montoya]

I don't necessarily enjoy anime. But that does not mean I am going to call it stupid. Although in my opinion, sometimes it seems that people do watch anime just becasue it is anime or Japanese. And would have a higher regard for it even if it was crap. But this is just how it is here, I know some people like it becasue it is entertaining, to them.

[Drizzt]

Not all Japanese cartoons are good, but all good cartoons are Japanese. Or almost.

Tom And Jerry is ok.

[edczxcvbnm]

Preach on Maddox. The hate will never die.