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shirimashita31 · 2009-11-20, 02:09

How often do you guys see the crazily obsessed, stalker-like characters appear in anime? You know the type: the ones who seem to have nothing else on their minds aside from their fixation of another character.

A good example is Kaorin who, for those who have seen Azumanga Daioh, know that her fascination with Sakaki seems be resemble that of an obsessed fangirl. She worships and idolizes Sakaki, and is overly jealous of her whenever she thinks somebody is getting in her way.

For some reason, I see characters like her and more recently Reimi (from Bamboo Blade) appear in anime. They do seem to be there for comedic purposes, unlike some of the more 'serious' and creepy stalker characters (like that character in the second episode of Hell Girl - very creepy).

animeboy12 · 2009-11-20, 03:14

They're quite common in anime nowadays, but the one thing I've noticed is the double standards between men stalkers/obessed and women stalkers/obessed. Men no matter the circumstances are portrayal as sick bastards Gauron from FMP, Creed from Blackcat, or heck try any series with some j-pop idol being stalked by on of her over-obsessed fan, chances are it will be male and his actions will be irredeemable.

For women though it's very different. In most situations they're just seen as annoying or taking things a little too far soifon from Bleach, nakanotani mina from airmaster, Haruka Nishida from Kanamemo, or heck take any series with a character that "looks up" to another characters.

The weird thing though even when you have a who stalkerish/obessive character triats aren't played for laughs, they still get viewed in a more positive light. what weird is that there almost always justified. Shizuru Fujino from mai-hime(justified), Nina Einstein from code geass, Shiori Tsuzuki from witchblade(justified).

xKeen · 2009-11-20, 03:43

I know a pure stalker girl ,matoi from SZS.She has been following sensei for,what? Three seasons already?

Nosauz · 2009-11-22, 14:23

one of my favorite characters is a purely obessed character, madarame is probably one of the most geniune characters I've seen, chalk one up for genshiken, if done well these characters can be an interesting and intruiging tool to progress stories or just entertain.

felix · 2009-11-22, 15:44

Yuka from "11eyes" would be a recent example I suppose.

roriconfan · 2009-11-22, 16:12

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Originally Posted by animeboy12

They're quite common in anime nowadays, but the one thing I've noticed is the double standards between men stalkers/obessed and women stalkers/obessed. Men no matter the circumstances are portrayal as sick bastards Gauron from FMP, Creed from Blackcat, or heck try any series with some j-pop idol being stalked by on of her over-obsessed fan, chances are it will be male and his actions will be irredeemable.

For women though it's very different. In most situations they're just seen as annoying or taking things a little too far soifon from Bleach, nakanotani mina from airmaster, Haruka Nishida from Kanamemo, or heck take any series with a character that "looks up" to another characters.

The weird thing though even when you have a who stalkerish/obessive character triats aren't played for laughs, they still get viewed in a more positive light. what weird is that there almost always justified. Shizuru Fujino from mai-hime(justified), Nina Einstein from code geass, Shiori Tsuzuki from witchblade(justified).

Well, it makes sense if you see that 99% of anime are made by men for boys. Males are presented as fixated on getting the best in a field while women are presented as fangirls going all tsundere over the males.

Guardian Enzo · 2009-11-22, 18:27

Well, if they ever make an adaptation of Mirai Nikki (and why wouldn't they) there's a classic one in there.

Click This · 2009-11-22, 20:29

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Originally Posted by xKeen

I know a pure stalker girl ,matoi from SZS.She has been following sensei for,what? Three seasons already?

She's a decent comic relief to an already comedic anime.

Eva-Beatrice · 2009-11-22, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Well, if they ever make an adaptation of Mirai Nikki (and why wouldn't they) there's a classic one in there.

Yuno Gasai! I definately agree with that.

kk2extreme · 2009-11-22, 20:48

If girls do it, then it is cute, but if guys do it, it is down right criminal

this is my observation for most situations in anime and manga, hm...

brocko · 2009-11-22, 21:00

There's that hankerchief dude in Shuffle!. Turns out in the end he was stalking the main character as opposed to the girls around him, that was quite a laugh

icab · 2009-11-22, 21:11

Most stalkers ive seen are not a major character.
Like in Toradora or Gantz.

germanturkey · 2009-11-22, 21:35

Sakura from Kampfer. annoying bitch.

Eisdrache · 2009-11-23, 05:32

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Sakura from Kampfer. annoying bitch.

QFT

I just saw the episode when they sleep over at her house. GODDAMN cant even let "it" take a bath. Well the whole school is pretty much obsessed with Natsuru so yeah D:

risingstar3110 · 2009-11-23, 05:44

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Originally Posted by kk2extreme

If girls do it, then it is cute, but if guys do it, it is down right criminal

this is my observation for most situations in anime and manga, hm...

Wasn't it because: things that male characters are so obsessed with, but are not dare enough to do for several months, tend to be creepy

Not many of them have something called "maiden heart" after all

Laram · 2009-11-24, 11:28

Naruto with Sasuke? :P it could be...

Woopzilla · 2009-11-24, 13:12

Shirayuki Mizore comes to mind, though she's more of an 'open' one. She admits being a stalker to the person she follows... who is also a friend of hers already.

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Originally Posted by brocko

There's that hankerchief dude in Shuffle!. Turns out in the end he was stalking the main character as opposed to the girls around him, that was quite a laugh

Oh man, he was creepy. But he didn't seem too bad as he only appeared rarely and did nothing more than observe for a short period.

Guardian Enzo · 2009-11-24, 20:05

It ain't cute in Mirai Nikki, that's for certain.

Izayoi · 2009-11-24, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

It ain't cute in Mirai Nikki, that's for certain.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN!? YUNO ISN'T CUTE!? You better stick "in my opinion" in there

.

The trait, stalkers, is a established fetish!

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Originally Posted by kk2extreme

If girls do it, then it is cute, but if guys do it, it is down right criminal

this is my observation for most situations in anime and manga, hm...

Unless the guy is a TRAP!!!

FateAnomaly · 2009-11-24, 23:27

For some strange reason, it seems that stalker girls appeal to me. Matoi (SZS), Mizore (Rosario+Vampire) and especially Yuno (Mirai Nikki).

2009-11-20, 02:09	Link #1
shirimashita31 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009	Obsessed/stalker-like characters in anime How often do you guys see the crazily obsessed, stalker-like characters appear in anime? You know the type: the ones who seem to have nothing else on their minds aside from their fixation of another character. A good example is Kaorin who, for those who have seen Azumanga Daioh, know that her fascination with Sakaki seems be resemble that of an obsessed fangirl. She worships and idolizes Sakaki, and is overly jealous of her whenever she thinks somebody is getting in her way. For some reason, I see characters like her and more recently Reimi (from Bamboo Blade) appear in anime. They do seem to be there for comedic purposes, unlike some of the more 'serious' and creepy stalker characters (like that character in the second episode of Hell Girl - very creepy).

2009-11-20, 03:14	Link #2
animeboy12 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	They're quite common in anime nowadays, but the one thing I've noticed is the double standards between men stalkers/obessed and women stalkers/obessed. Men no matter the circumstances are portrayal as sick bastards Gauron from FMP, Creed from Blackcat, or heck try any series with some j-pop idol being stalked by on of her over-obsessed fan, chances are it will be male and his actions will be irredeemable. For women though it's very different. In most situations they're just seen as annoying or taking things a little too far soifon from Bleach, nakanotani mina from airmaster, Haruka Nishida from Kanamemo, or heck take any series with a character that "looks up" to another characters. The weird thing though even when you have a who stalkerish/obessive character triats aren't played for laughs, they still get viewed in a more positive light. what weird is that there almost always justified. Shizuru Fujino from mai-hime(justified), Nina Einstein from code geass, Shiori Tsuzuki from witchblade(justified). Last edited by animeboy12; 2009-11-21 at 14:03.

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xKeen Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malaysia	I know a pure stalker girl ,matoi from SZS.She has been following sensei for,what? Three seasons already? __________________ Credits to Pellissier~

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felix sleepyhead Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: event horizon	Yuka from "11eyes" would be a recent example I suppose. __________________

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brocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ¯\(º_o)/¯	There's that hankerchief dude in Shuffle!. Turns out in the end he was stalking the main character as opposed to the girls around him, that was quite a laugh __________________ http://www.freerice.com/ - For each word you get right, 10 grains of rice is donated through the UN to help end world hunger.

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Nosauz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 35	one of my favorite characters is a purely obessed character, madarame is probably one of the most geniune characters I've seen, chalk one up for genshiken, if done well these characters can be an interesting and intruiging tool to progress stories or just entertain.

2009-11-22, 20:48	Link #10
kk2extreme Your wife is hot... Join Date: May 2008 Location: At your house fixing A/C	If girls do it, then it is cute, but if guys do it, it is down right criminal this is my observation for most situations in anime and manga, hm...

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icab Moe Moe Kyun~ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Earth Age: 32	Most stalkers ive seen are not a major character. Like in Toradora or Gantz. __________________ http://trentenbarker.tumblr.com/

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germanturkey Udon-YAAAAAAAA Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 35	Sakura from Kampfer. annoying bitch. __________________ Aria is the best series EVER. Rewatch Origination with me. Blessed are those who listen to headphones, for they listen to the sound of heaven.

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Laram Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009	Naruto with Sasuke? :P it could be...

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FateAnomaly Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007	For some strange reason, it seems that stalker girls appeal to me. Matoi (SZS), Mizore (Rosario+Vampire) and especially Yuno (Mirai Nikki).