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Originally Posted by relentlessflame
In other words, even if some modern anime became mainstream (beyond the shounen/kids stuff that arguably already is to some degree), most of them will probably never join anime forums to discuss anime -- it'll just be that show/movie they watched, and they'll discuss it wherever they discuss everything else. The way most people here experience/partake in anime will certainly never become mainstream.
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But I don't even think that needs to happen. If it does become something people can casually watch and perhaps casually bring up in a conversation without fear of incredulity, then that would be what many people strive for. Anime is inherently a lonely hobby because of this, and only through more mainstream acceptance can it perhaps be more than this for many people.