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paw24 · 2010-03-30, 14:17

i think if you want your kids to watch anime let them watch the cartoons. anime is and adult version of the cartoon its for teenagers and up.

dragon4dudes · 2010-03-30, 19:43

I wouldn't say that. It can be for little kids, Sailor Moon and Pokemon for example. I think that anime is more open to the general public regardless of age group. There's something for everyone.

OMOCHIKAERI! · 2010-03-30, 21:22

I rarely face such comments, but then again I treat anime as solitary home entertainment, mainly watching it in peace and quiet.
If someone says that anime is for kids, then I say I am a child at heart

If they don't leave it at that then they're asking for an argument.

Vexx · 2010-03-30, 21:22

"anime" is like saying "television" or "books". Which is why its for "any audience".

GuidoHunter_Toki · 2010-03-31, 14:44

I treat anime as nothing more than just another entertainment program. As for saying it is for kids, well it has already shown it's appeal can reach across all age groups and there are plenty of anime produced that are simply not made with kids in mind as the core audience.

TsumeBlue · 2010-03-31, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Valashu

Maybe some of you have experiened it before when someone in youre surrounding is wandering why you still watch (in there eyes) cartoons. Some of you still has an age wichit its considert to be normal, but there are plenty of people whom are on a age wich its found to be "weird" for watching anime.
People in my surrounding do at least.

So this is about how do you respond when a classmate/friend/familiy member or partner asks you why are you still into this.
Since im new i dont know how many times this thread was placed in the past, but im curious to the results.

As for me ive choosen "you like that and I like this", response.

Just because it's animated, doesn't mean it's for kids...

How I respond: Hey, I don't question you about your strange [and believe me I find plenty of them "strange"] hobbies, don't question me about mine.

EyesNeverSeen · 2010-03-31, 20:24

When someone says that to me, I show them Higurashi and Elfen Lied. Kills the idea in a snap!

oompa loompa · 2010-03-31, 20:28

While I know how irritating this all seems.. at the same time I don't think theres any need for so many of these suggestions to be.. aggressive. Theres no need to basically say 'back off, dont pry'. It's alright to just say its something you do, without trying to justify it, I mean, its not like its that big a deal. And why do you need to justify whether its for kids or not in the first place? Its not that big a deal either that kids watch it (without going into what the different genres are etc.) , I feel like people are often more accepting than made out to be, although it certainly doesn't help to be defensive about it. Just from my experience though, naturally I can't speak for others.

Ending · 2010-04-01, 07:29

I usually respond "There are boobs too", to which they answer with "Ooo!"

VampiricButterfly · 2010-04-01, 07:53

I'm 16 and proud to watch anime.
What you like to watch isn't define your age >.>
I mean, my older sister (23) likes to watch anime and she put stickers and stuff all over the place. It's fine.
For example, a person who likes to eat candy all the time, that doesn't mean one is weird >.>
Or, the fact that my parents still watch Tom and Jerry >.> for the fun of it, though I don't see anything funny in these, isn't awkward. <.<

kim8268 · 2010-04-01, 11:12

Is that a dumb question? who is the @x#% that asked that is he thinking straight
Who makes an Anime naturally an animator and what do you think is his/her aged naturally an adult so I think even an adult has the right, not just right but privilage to watch an anime that he/she like
watta @#x#@ question hayzzzzz

synaesthetic · 2010-04-01, 11:16

It's just a medium like any other. Media type doesn't always mean the content will be the same. There's just as much variety in animation as there is in film or literature.

Kentleton · 2010-04-01, 11:23

Well, Most Anime isn't for kids so you can give those people examples. Liked Elfen Lied. Definitely not for kids haha.

Sniper Wolf · 2010-04-02, 03:37

I must agree most animes aren't really for kids. Maybe they are but in America they even cut some stuff out of pokemon. Geez and it's a "kids show" I think that America can make an anime for kids as well but heck watch the japanese version you'll be amazed... which is why I don't like watching some of the animes that america airs. They cut all the good stuff!!! Japan seems to be more opened...

janipani · 2010-04-02, 06:03

One of the funniest way to answer would be describing the worst most horrible violance or sexual material there is found on anime and then ask if he thinks that's really meant for children.

However after you do that, they think even worse of you.

People who make these questions don't care what you are about to say. They have already decided what they think, and an opinion of some anime watching weirdo won't change a thing. It's the same if some people can't stand rock music or emo people.

If you really want them to think it twice, it is probably better make clear that you aren't going to explain yourself, but that you are also interested in other things than anime and that anime are no different from normal movies or books ( just better ). And that's the end of discussion.

Vexx · 2010-04-03, 12:58

Many posters automatically suggest the highly sexual or highly violent examples of anime... its probably more *effective* to suggest examples with complex drama and issues that "actual mature people" would find compelling.

Unfortunately, the sort of people who are compelled to make sweeping generalizations like the title of the thread are rarely actually mature themselves

oompa loompa · 2010-04-03, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

Many posters automatically suggest the highly sexual or highly violent examples of anime... its probably more *effective* to suggest examples with complex drama and issues that "actual mature people" would find compelling.

Unfortunately, the sort of people who are compelled to make sweeping generalizations like the title of the thread are rarely actually mature themselves

Agreed. I'm not sure since when boobies and blood became the standard for maturity. There are several better measurements, realism, or complexity of characters for example, which is still pretty insufficient. The focus on nudity and violence ( in general.. of course its not only limited to this forum) is.. well, kind of juvenile. Not to say that nudity and violence have no value - its just that having it for the sake of having it doesn't really add much to the show at all - in terms of whats 'mature' included.

Ash Falls Town · 2010-04-04, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

Many posters automatically suggest the highly sexual or highly violent examples of anime... its probably more *effective* to suggest examples with complex drama and issues that "actual mature people" would find compelling.

Unfortunately, the sort of people who are compelled to make sweeping generalizations like the title of the thread are rarely actually mature themselves

The biggest problem is that a kid CAN watch a show with complex drama and issues that actual mature people would find compelling. A kid might get bored to tears by Haibane Renmei or Aria but they aren't going to incite children to violence.
Neither show is for children but they can be watched by children. However if you explain that yes children can safely watch these shows, people will assume they are for children. However if a child can not safely watch a show people aren't going to assume it's for children.

I guess there is a problem with the fact that the people in this thread aren't trying to argue that "No anime isn't just for kids" but "No anime isn't just for kids" and "Anime is good" at the same time. However it's much easier to argue that anime is good with a greater range of anime at your disposal. One of my favourite and IMO better written anime just happens to be a very obvious children's show.

Vexx · 2010-04-07, 16:28

Hey, I think the "Adventures of Frog and Toad" have some very subversive cracking good humor and major themes. I still pick them up to laugh at many years after my kids stopped wanting me to read to them..

And yeah, I thoroughly agree that kids are up to handling complex portrayals more often than people think. I was only pointing out that "boobs, blood, and bombs" do not equal "mature"... that such focus is really actually juvenile.

Archon_Wing · 2010-04-07, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

I was only pointing out that "boobs, blood, and bombs" do not equal "mature"... that such focus is really actually juvenile.

Ah that is actually true. Sometimes when an attempt is made to make something "darker, grittier, and more mature," it resorts to that crap and nobody takes it seriously anyways

2010-03-30, 19:43	Link #882
dragon4dudes Uncountable rationality Join Date: May 2007 Location: Following the clouds North. Age: 31	I wouldn't say that. It can be for little kids, Sailor Moon and Pokemon for example. I think that anime is more open to the general public regardless of age group. There's something for everyone. __________________ Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. Douglas Adams Where facts are few, experts are many. Donald R. Gannon void foo() {foo();} // Can you guess what this line of code does?

2010-03-30, 21:22	Link #884
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	"anime" is like saying "television" or "books". Which is why its for "any audience". __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2010-03-31, 14:44	Link #885
GuidoHunter_Toki Wiggle Your Big Toe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee Age: 33	I treat anime as nothing more than just another entertainment program. As for saying it is for kids, well it has already shown it's appeal can reach across all age groups and there are plenty of anime produced that are simply not made with kids in mind as the core audience. __________________ I'm an aspiring voice actor, why not check out some of my stuff

2010-04-01, 11:16	Link #892
synaesthetic blinded by blood Author Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 40	It's just a medium like any other. Media type doesn't always mean the content will be the same. There's just as much variety in animation as there is in film or literature. __________________ Indie science fiction author and all-around weirdo: Check out my original fiction here! Read an excerpt from my sci-fi novel Binary System!

2010-04-02, 06:03	Link #895
janipani Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Europe	One of the funniest way to answer would be describing the worst most horrible violance or sexual material there is found on anime and then ask if he thinks that's really meant for children. However after you do that, they think even worse of you. People who make these questions don't care what you are about to say. They have already decided what they think, and an opinion of some anime watching weirdo won't change a thing. It's the same if some people can't stand rock music or emo people. If you really want them to think it twice, it is probably better make clear that you aren't going to explain yourself, but that you are also interested in other things than anime and that anime are no different from normal movies or books ( just better ). And that's the end of discussion. __________________ The man of million typos The master of confusing sentence structure -Best anime was made in 80s-

2010-03-30, 14:17	Link #881
paw24 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010	i think if you want your kids to watch anime let them watch the cartoons. anime is and adult version of the cartoon its for teenagers and up.

2010-03-30, 21:22	Link #883
OMOCHIKAERI! SOLDIER 1st class Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Staffordshire, UK Age: 33	I rarely face such comments, but then again I treat anime as solitary home entertainment, mainly watching it in peace and quiet. If someone says that anime is for kids, then I say I am a child at heart If they don't leave it at that then they're asking for an argument.

2010-03-31, 20:24	Link #887
EyesNeverSeen Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cheese land! ( also known as wisconsin )	When someone says that to me, I show them Higurashi and Elfen Lied. Kills the idea in a snap!

2010-03-31, 20:28	Link #888
oompa loompa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 28° 37', North ; 77° 13', East Age: 33	While I know how irritating this all seems.. at the same time I don't think theres any need for so many of these suggestions to be.. aggressive. Theres no need to basically say 'back off, dont pry'. It's alright to just say its something you do, without trying to justify it, I mean, its not like its that big a deal. And why do you need to justify whether its for kids or not in the first place? Its not that big a deal either that kids watch it (without going into what the different genres are etc.) , I feel like people are often more accepting than made out to be, although it certainly doesn't help to be defensive about it. Just from my experience though, naturally I can't speak for others.

2010-04-01, 07:29	Link #889
Ending Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	I usually respond "There are boobs too", to which they answer with "Ooo!"

2010-04-01, 07:53	Link #890
VampiricButterfly Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A spider's cocoon	I'm 16 and proud to watch anime. What you like to watch isn't define your age >.> I mean, my older sister (23) likes to watch anime and she put stickers and stuff all over the place. It's fine. For example, a person who likes to eat candy all the time, that doesn't mean one is weird >.> Or, the fact that my parents still watch Tom and Jerry >.> for the fun of it, though I don't see anything funny in these, isn't awkward. <.<

2010-04-01, 11:12	Link #891
kim8268 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 218 nielo street platero biñan laguna phil Age: 35	Is that a dumb question? who is the @x#% that asked that is he thinking straight Who makes an Anime naturally an animator and what do you think is his/her aged naturally an adult so I think even an adult has the right, not just right but privilage to watch an anime that he/she like watta @#x#@ question hayzzzzz

2010-04-01, 11:23	Link #893
Kentleton Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Age: 32	Well, Most Anime isn't for kids so you can give those people examples. Liked Elfen Lied. Definitely not for kids haha.

2010-04-02, 03:37	Link #894
Sniper Wolf Untamed,Solitary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nightmare Town Age: 33	I must agree most animes aren't really for kids. Maybe they are but in America they even cut some stuff out of pokemon. Geez and it's a "kids show" I think that America can make an anime for kids as well but heck watch the japanese version you'll be amazed... which is why I don't like watching some of the animes that america airs. They cut all the good stuff!!! Japan seems to be more opened...

2010-04-03, 12:58	Link #896
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Many posters automatically suggest the highly sexual or highly violent examples of anime... its probably more effective to suggest examples with complex drama and issues that "actual mature people" would find compelling. Unfortunately, the sort of people who are compelled to make sweeping generalizations like the title of the thread are rarely actually mature themselves __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2010-04-07, 16:28	Link #899
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Hey, I think the "Adventures of Frog and Toad" have some very subversive cracking good humor and major themes. I still pick them up to laugh at many years after my kids stopped wanting me to read to them.. And yeah, I thoroughly agree that kids are up to handling complex portrayals more often than people think. I was only pointing out that "boobs, blood, and bombs" do not equal "mature"... that such focus is really actually juvenile. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!