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otakujohn · 2009-07-30, 21:02

There are many reasons I watch anime, but three big ones are originality, color design, and character design. I have a hard time finding truly original stories out of western entertainment these days, and I dislike the color and character design in most western animation.

Plus I am a sucker for how cute it is.

Cipher · 2009-07-30, 21:40

Addiction would probably be another reason why we "continuously" watch.

kakakka · 2009-07-30, 21:48

To look for something that we missed in life...

Oh wait, watching anime? Nah, I watch anime when I feel bored and in front of the computer

klowny · 2009-07-30, 22:00

Something to watch when your bored, but even anime is getting boring since i started to be more active.

Maybe to escape reality too.

P99 · 2009-07-31, 00:43

I watch it because i like. If i didnt like it, i wouldnt watch it.

kk2extreme · 2009-07-31, 00:56

becaz its better than crack

Renchan · 2009-07-31, 01:05

I watch it because it's fun

speck123 · 2009-07-31, 01:17

For me, the reason is boredom. I started watching anime seriously around the fall 2008 season, starting with Toradora!, which incidentally, was also the time that Top Gear season 11 ended. Right now, I'm trying to cut down my viewing to pre-'Fall 08' levels.

yezhanquan · 2009-07-31, 09:54

I watch when I need my fix of celebrity voices.

ACSephiroth · 2009-07-31, 11:14

Mostly because the plots are much better than the stuff that is over here in America. Most of the stuff that is on tv now in the States is so mind numbingly stupid I can't watch it anymore, so I decided to check out anime with Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex and got hooked.

Hs Vi Germania · 2009-07-31, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Cipher

Addiction would probably be another reason why we "continuously" watch.

I wouldn't say this. If you watch anime or if you watch other things on tv, it doesn't really make a difference. Anime offer just more possibilities and so it is more diversified than normal shows, films etc.

Cipher · 2009-07-31, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hs Vi Germania

I wouldn't say this. If you watch anime or if you watch other things on tv, it doesn't really make a difference. Anime offer just more possibilities and so it is more diversified than normal shows, films etc.

Meaning your more prone to get addicted to anime.

Woopzilla · 2009-08-01, 12:28

Personally, I wouldn't call most people's anime watching tendencies an addiction. It's more a preference of a type of media, like preferring to listen to rock instead of pop. It's not quite an addiction in my opinion even though I watch a lot, it's merely something for me to do when I'm bored and there's nothing else going on.

But if there are people that become fidgety without a days watching something, or people that watch any anime simply for the sake of watching something, then you may call them addicted.

Kafriel · 2009-08-02, 04:48

I watch anime because I'm out of books to read

It's not an addiction, more of a hobby...if I was addicted to anime, I would have found numerous sites to gather info on any new anime releases, buy every DVD+extras that were out and never neglect to buy plushies of my favourite ainme heroes!

Cipher · 2009-08-02, 05:19

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Originally Posted by Woopzilla

Personally, I wouldn't call most people's anime watching tendencies an addiction. It's more a preference of a type of media, like preferring to listen to rock instead of pop. It's not quite an addiction in my opinion even though I watch a lot, it's merely something for me to do when I'm bored and there's nothing else going on.

But if there are people that become fidgety without a days watching something, or people that watch any anime simply for the sake of watching something, then you may call them addicted.

well most people yeah... the general reason for watching anime is obviously not addiction. I'm just saying it could be one of those reasons. and you know those typical obese, american ,middle-aged slobs that watches tv all day coz they're bored and lazy? yeah...something is definitely wrong with them.. i can't put my finger on it though...i mean i don't know what's wrong with that...but my instincts tell me its wrong.

risingstar3110 · 2009-08-02, 05:38

In my case, it's for entertainment.....

I don't know why, but i couldn't enjoy anime even when i have lots of time to lose.... In those cases, i would prefer laying around screaming about how bored i am than start cramming random anime series (i have lots of Want-to-watch series btw)....

Best way to enjoy anime for me is: be doing lots of works for the whole day, then watch some late anime episodes ^^

vernumortho · 2009-08-03, 00:19

Because I love it a lot...ever since i started watching tv!!!

synaesthetic · 2009-08-03, 00:31

Because almost all Western drama series are cop or lawyer shows.

OpenDoors · 2009-08-03, 01:45

While gundam is the one that pulled me in, sci-fi is what keeping me interested in anime. Good sci-fi shows like StarGate, Firefly, and Battlestar Galactica are a rare breed in western TV.

roriconfan · 2009-08-03, 01:50

Well, I watch anime because:

1. they are better than cartoons
2. there is nothing worthwhile on tv anymore
3. they are really bold and politically incorrect
4. they mainstream nude, sex, and lolicons!

2009-07-31, 00:43	Link #125
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2009-07-31, 09:54	Link #129
yezhanquan Observer/Bookman wannabe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 38	I watch when I need my fix of celebrity voices. __________________

2009-08-01, 12:28	Link #133
Woopzilla Desensitized Join Date: May 2009 Location: LV-426 Age: 37	Personally, I wouldn't call most people's anime watching tendencies an addiction. It's more a preference of a type of media, like preferring to listen to rock instead of pop. It's not quite an addiction in my opinion even though I watch a lot, it's merely something for me to do when I'm bored and there's nothing else going on. But if there are people that become fidgety without a days watching something, or people that watch any anime simply for the sake of watching something, then you may call them addicted. __________________

2009-08-02, 05:38	Link #136
risingstar3110 ✘˵╹◡╹˶✘ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia	In my case, it's for entertainment..... I don't know why, but i couldn't enjoy anime even when i have lots of time to lose.... In those cases, i would prefer laying around screaming about how bored i am than start cramming random anime series (i have lots of Want-to-watch series btw).... Best way to enjoy anime for me is: be doing lots of works for the whole day, then watch some late anime episodes ^^ __________________

2009-08-03, 00:31	Link #138
synaesthetic blinded by blood Author Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 40	Because almost all Western drama series are cop or lawyer shows. __________________ Indie science fiction author and all-around weirdo: Check out my original fiction here! Read an excerpt from my sci-fi novel Binary System!

2009-07-30, 21:02	Link #121
otakujohn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle WA Age: 47	There are many reasons I watch anime, but three big ones are originality, color design, and character design. I have a hard time finding truly original stories out of western entertainment these days, and I dislike the color and character design in most western animation. Plus I am a sucker for how cute it is.

2009-07-30, 21:40	Link #122
Cipher ..... Join Date: Jul 2009	Addiction would probably be another reason why we "continuously" watch.

2009-07-30, 21:48	Link #123
kakakka Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008	To look for something that we missed in life... Oh wait, watching anime? Nah, I watch anime when I feel bored and in front of the computer

2009-07-30, 22:00	Link #124
klowny OH NO Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York Age: 32	Something to watch when your bored, but even anime is getting boring since i started to be more active. Maybe to escape reality too.

2009-07-31, 00:56	Link #126
kk2extreme Your wife is hot... Join Date: May 2008 Location: At your house fixing A/C	becaz its better than crack

2009-07-31, 01:05	Link #127
Renchan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 32	I watch it because it's fun

2009-07-31, 01:17	Link #128
speck123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009	For me, the reason is boredom. I started watching anime seriously around the fall 2008 season, starting with Toradora!, which incidentally, was also the time that Top Gear season 11 ended. Right now, I'm trying to cut down my viewing to pre-'Fall 08' levels.

2009-07-31, 11:14	Link #130
ACSephiroth Lucy's man Join Date: May 2008 Location: An Imperial Guard Fortress	Mostly because the plots are much better than the stuff that is over here in America. Most of the stuff that is on tv now in the States is so mind numbingly stupid I can't watch it anymore, so I decided to check out anime with Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex and got hooked.

2009-08-02, 04:48	Link #134
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	I watch anime because I'm out of books to read It's not an addiction, more of a hobby...if I was addicted to anime, I would have found numerous sites to gather info on any new anime releases, buy every DVD+extras that were out and never neglect to buy plushies of my favourite ainme heroes!

2009-08-03, 00:19	Link #137
vernumortho Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009	Because I love it a lot...ever since i started watching tv!!!

2009-08-03, 01:45	Link #139
OpenDoors Member Join Date: Oct 2008	While gundam is the one that pulled me in, sci-fi is what keeping me interested in anime. Good sci-fi shows like StarGate, Firefly, and Battlestar Galactica are a rare breed in western TV.

2009-08-03, 01:50	Link #140
roriconfan Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thessaloniki - Greece	Well, I watch anime because: 1. they are better than cartoons 2. there is nothing worthwhile on tv anymore 3. they are really bold and politically incorrect 4. they mainstream nude, sex, and lolicons!