2012-03-25, 12:52 | Link #41 | |
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As a side note, I haven't watched Clannad and I'm not sure I will. So many people have said that it's amazing, but just by the look of the females, I can't get into it. Most of the females look like the same girl w/ different hair color; I like them to look unique and have more of a mature look as well. I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but when I watch a romance anime, I live vicariously through the male lead and so if the female leads aren't what I find attractive, I just can't become emotionally attached to the anime. They may have great personalities, but their looks also have to be appealing to me. |
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2012-03-25, 12:56 | Link #42 | |
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At the same time the best series usually leave me with both a feeling of happiness & sadness. Sadness that they ended but happiness that they ended in a fulfilling way. For example Fullmetal Alchemist has been one of my favorite series for a very long time. Yes I do miss it and I am a little sad that I no longer have to wait for that monthly chapter but for me at least the ending was so wonderfully satisfying that thinking about the series leaves me with a feeling of happiness. I am glad that I followed this series for so many years, it was well worth it. What's far worse for me is when an anime I love ends (with the manga or light novels ongoing) but I don't know if there will be a 2nd season & the said manga or light novels might not be translated. This is a lot worse for me than when a series ends with a true ending because I know there is more out there but it's out of reach for me (recent examples of this is stuff like Chihayafuru & Ikoku no Meiro Croisee).
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2012-03-25, 13:10 | Link #43 | |
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2012-04-03, 20:47 | Link #46 | |
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I'm not as well versed in anime as many i see posting here but for most of the series I've seen it is kind of like saddening because the journey is over. Like the summer as a kid or a long vacation as an adult. It is like the happy part of your soul is dying.
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2012-04-03, 22:56 | Link #51 | ||
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I'm pretty sure that a very similar thread was created before, and I wouldn't be surprised if many more existed. Also, as you can see from the replies here, you're definitely not alone.
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In the case of anime, you can always re-watch a series, but it's not the same. It's like looking at photos or watching videos of your friends; there's enjoyment, but it's in the past. You know what's going to happen, and there's no "life" to it. Why is anime so immersive compared to many other entertainment forms? I think it has to do with the way that the interesting plots are balanced with amusing characters and character interactions. Those types of stories and characters may not appeal to everyone, but if you're an anime fan, they likely appeal to and connect with you. That all makes it more meaningful to you, and so it's like a painful parting when a series comes to an end. You're leaving the world and its characters behind, and in most cases, you can never return to them (sequels can provide an exception). It's a sad feeling, but I also think that it's beautiful. I found anime to be unique and delightful for a variety of reasons, but that feeling of such sorrow at the end of many series was really impressive to me. That feeling isn't exactly pleasant, but it's a nice sensation to experience every now and then.
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2012-04-04, 03:04 | Link #54 | |
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You're already depressed about it possibly being the last. It's better to end on a bittersweet note than distance yourself from an amazing movie for so long, drowning in false hope (- considering the worst case scenario).
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2012-04-04, 03:44 | Link #55 |
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You become jaded to it over time. I did.
When I finished Mahoromatic, my very first anime, I was depressed for at least 2 weeks afterwards, easily comparable to the first time I was dumped by an ex. However, now I watch it almost 8 years later and I laugh at myself for taking an ecchi-comedy's drama so seriously.
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2012-04-04, 03:48 | Link #56 |
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Pretty much any series where I really was attached to the characters and disliked how it ended.
Notable examples from my recent anime history; Darker than Black Angel Beats! Guilty Crown Now and Then, Here and There - Oh man, this story still gets me down at times. And probably the biggest sucker punch for me isn't an anime. Muv-Luv Alternative gets the honour of flooring me every damn time.
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2012-04-04, 07:14 | Link #58 |
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It only happens to me when I am watching an anime that I myself is emotionally involved-the anime will have to have strong character development. Clannad is a good example. From the first episode, I saw how Tomoya slowly changes. In a way, I am accompanying him in his journey to fill the emptiness in his heart. When I finished watching, it felt as if my role has come to an end. That is sad, if you think it that way, because as the audience, I have been with Tomoya in his ups and downs. It's like watching a friend. Sorry, I must sound really looney right now!
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2012-04-04, 18:12 | Link #60 | |
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S'better to have loved and lost, as they say.
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