someone please explain why anime is so great

Boycott Graceland · 07-22-2003, 01:45 AM

because i just don't get it.

Nimrod's Son · 07-22-2003, 01:46 AM

I don't understand why. It's mainly repetative and ininspired animation, where every character looks not only like every other character in the cartoon, but also like every character in every other anime cartoon.

Elvis The Fat Years · 07-22-2003, 01:47 AM

it's not.

move along....

and thank you for participating in the netphoria message board.

noyen · 07-22-2003, 01:47 AM

different strokes for different folks. i like the goth chicks. get off my back.

Boycott Graceland · 07-22-2003, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
It's mainly repetative and ininspired animation, where every character looks not only like every other character in the cartoon, but also like every character in every other anime cartoon.

the writing generally makes little to no sense as well.

Vulva · 07-22-2003, 02:02 AM

remember how you enjoyed cartoons when you were a youngster. same thing. i only enjoy anime when i am high.

Nimrod's Son · 07-22-2003, 02:24 AM

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Originally posted by Vulva
remember how you enjoyed cartoons when you were a youngster. same thing. i only enjoy anime when i am high.

I still enjoy cartoons, just not anime.

noir cat · 07-22-2003, 02:37 AM

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Originally posted by Boycott Graceland
the writing generally makes little to no sense as well.

Lot of anime are Japanese.
The nonJapanese anime don't make any sense because they are following the tradition of the Japanime.

Whatever. I like it.

Nimrod's Son · 07-22-2003, 02:44 AM

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Originally posted by undivinemartyr
Lot of anime are Japanese.
The nonJapanese anime don't make any sense because they are following the tradition of the Japanime.

Whatever. I like it.

Yes, but the point of the thread is why?

Ugly · 07-22-2003, 02:53 AM

its one of the most striking visual cartoons when you come down to it. Compare a Disney flick to something like "Ghost in the Shell". Anime is a, like, 900% better looking than your standard American cartoons, once you get a handle on its style.

Nimrod's Son · 07-22-2003, 02:56 AM

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Originally posted by Ugly
its one of the most striking visual cartoons when you come down to it. Compare a Disney flick to something like "Ghost in the Shell". Anime is a, like, 900% better looking than your standard American cartoons, once you get a handle on its style.

Nearly every anime cartoon looks the same.

Ugly · 07-22-2003, 03:00 AM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
Nearly every anime cartoon looks the same.

k, I've been boozin so I can't get into a long explaination cuz I don't have the energy and I killed a few brain cells -- but yeah, its a very diverse style and the detail on the characters is friggin great when you compare it to the basic drawings of American animation.

Rent The Animatrix and there's this great documentary on how Anime style originated, its a really good crash course in it.

noir cat · 07-22-2003, 03:09 AM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
Yes, but the point of the thread is why?

Cos. HENTAI!!!!

wangcomputers · 07-22-2003, 03:10 AM

yeah.. anime isn't very accessible.

The japanese often take the same approach to anime that they do with videogames; which is to make them as elaborate, distinctive and creative as possible.. so even though there is a diverse range of anime, it's all still pretty flamboyant. They often cater for an audience that enjoys violence, weird creatures and ‘cute’ characters.

Anime excels in the fantasy genre because the writers and designers have so much freedom and creativity.. They’re very good at creating intricate fictitious worlds. So if you like stuff like that then anime is ideal.
So even though you can find many of the same elements that you see in regular movies (comedy, romance and drama), it’s still an acquired taste that isn’t for everybody.

Ugly · 07-22-2003, 03:13 AM

That being said, I can only watch one maybe two anime flicks a year cuz it does have a tendency to get pretty old rather quickly. But if you take it in bite-sized chunks once in awhile, its really original and a distinctive style.

Fattening Ass · 07-22-2003, 03:19 AM

LOL @ demon porn anime

Debaser · 07-22-2003, 11:24 AM

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Originally posted by Boycott Graceland
because i just don't get it.

exactly.

Debaser · 07-22-2003, 11:26 AM

everybody here rent ninja scroll and tell me whats wrong with it.

Human Replica Droid · 07-22-2003, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by wangcomputers
intricate fictitious worlds.

07-22-2003, 01:45 AM	#1
Boycott Graceland Socialphobic Location: leprechaun julius Posts: 10,324	someone please explain why anime is so great because i just don't get it.

07-22-2003, 01:46 AM	#2
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	I don't understand why. It's mainly repetative and ininspired animation, where every character looks not only like every other character in the cartoon, but also like every character in every other anime cartoon.

07-22-2003, 01:47 AM	#3
Elvis The Fat Years 007 373 5963 Posts: 31,408	it's not. move along.... and thank you for participating in the netphoria message board.

07-22-2003, 01:47 AM	#4
noyen Immortal Posts: 26,816	different strokes for different folks. i like the goth chicks. get off my back.

07-22-2003, 02:02 AM	#6
Vulva Apocalyptic Poster Location: Bush Country Posts: 1,952	remember how you enjoyed cartoons when you were a youngster. same thing. i only enjoy anime when i am high.

07-22-2003, 02:53 AM	#10
Ugly Immortal Location: Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed Posts: 21,249	its one of the most striking visual cartoons when you come down to it. Compare a Disney flick to something like "Ghost in the Shell". Anime is a, like, 900% better looking than your standard American cartoons, once you get a handle on its style.

07-22-2003, 03:10 AM	#14
wangcomputers Apocalyptic Poster Location: UK Posts: 4,058	yeah.. anime isn't very accessible. The japanese often take the same approach to anime that they do with videogames; which is to make them as elaborate, distinctive and creative as possible.. so even though there is a diverse range of anime, it's all still pretty flamboyant. They often cater for an audience that enjoys violence, weird creatures and ‘cute’ characters. Anime excels in the fantasy genre because the writers and designers have so much freedom and creativity.. They’re very good at creating intricate fictitious worlds. So if you like stuff like that then anime is ideal. So even though you can find many of the same elements that you see in regular movies (comedy, romance and drama), it’s still an acquired taste that isn’t for everybody.

07-22-2003, 03:13 AM	#15
Ugly Immortal Location: Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed Posts: 21,249	That being said, I can only watch one maybe two anime flicks a year cuz it does have a tendency to get pretty old rather quickly. But if you take it in bite-sized chunks once in awhile, its really original and a distinctive style.

07-22-2003, 03:19 AM	#16
Fattening Ass Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: Planet Nintendu 64 Posts: 30,825	LOL @ demon porn anime

07-22-2003, 11:26 AM	#18
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	everybody here rent ninja scroll and tell me whats wrong with it.