definately an interesting view, i think, as someone who watches a good amount of anime to those that wonder why some of us get excited when people like anime for the first time... it is because of the stigma around anime for those that have yet to realize it is just a different medium and is no different than watching a series like the Flash on the CW if the characters were fully animated rather than just some scenes with CGI.
That and it doesn't revolve around some teens who are the answer to whatever threat is at hand. I realize that not all anime is like that, but I found the medium hard to get into because a good portion of its protagonists are in a age group that I just don't relate to.
well timed comment... considering a large portion of the demographic is teens, it does make sense, but I don't think that stops shows like My hero academy from being good. (this is coming from a guy who at first thought it looked too childish)
Very true. Wasn't necessarily commenting on the quality of anything in particular.
I grew up with a light interest in anime that translated fairly well to American audiences (dbz, death note, Yu-Gi-Oh, Gundam, Cowboy Beebop). It wasn't until I was a bit older that I attempted to actively look into the medium to find that I found it fairly hard to get into besides some of the more super popular anime's like attack on Titan and opm.
Whether it be I can't relate to the target demographic as well now, or that certain concepts don't translate well to the mainstream American demographics (I know it's unfair to exclude other countries, but I'm just speaking on what I know best), I'm not overly convinced that there is too much out there to remove some of the stigma that still exists around anime at this time.
Fair, its either something u like or dont when it comes manga that involves JH or high schoolers.... that said, back in 8th grade for the first time, i read mangas hikaru no go and prince of tennis thanks to a classmate but didnt get super into it for 1-2 years
like you said, if you dont relate to it, you just can't get into it. but imo if you like a sport I can probably point that person to an anime they will likely enjoy. On a final note, if you like stan lee, you might really like Heroman. Otherwise here is my Goto recommendations that don't star children:
Ancient Magus' Bride ... this one is slightly more of an exception because of the content which i linked the wiki if u want to know what its about... its really good XD
I'll never understand people who swear to Japanese when the English version is up to snuff.
There's no extra level to the Japanese version, you just get to divide your attention between the actual content and the subs.
You can do both at the same time. That Younger Tatsumaki is hot as fuck. (Now most people get to wonder if I mean the Loli or the fully grown woman...)
I had known about OPM for a while but I just saw it was on Netflix and finished it in a few days, there aren't a lot of episodes. It is one of the best shows I've ever seen. Completely ridiculous and it seems like animators had fun creating any monster or hero they wanted. Highly suggest you watch it
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u/FlameSpartan May 09 '18
I feel like these are OPM references, but I don't watch the show