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Terrestrial Dream · 2007-09-23, 15:09

If they ask I would tell them, there is nothing to be ashamed about watching anime. And Sometime I would ask some people whether they watch anime or not.

Isako · 2007-09-23, 15:21

I don't tell people that I watch unless they bring it up as well. It's not that I;m ashamed of it; it's just that I hate dealing with people who have only seen the stuff on TV or is popular. Telling someone you don't like Naruto or Bleach gets you the D: reaction nowadays. I only have one friend who watches all kinds of anime like I do. The rest are of the popular only crowd or don't watch any at all -_- So usually, I don't talk to the later crowd about anime because we can never be on the same page, but my other friend always knows what I'm talking about lol.

Vizard.King · 2007-09-23, 17:14

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Originally Posted by muppsatan

When talking about what i like i do admit to liking anime (to which they reply: omg u watch that porn stuff?) usually

. There is no reason to hide it unless u wanna be labeled "sicko" since everyone thinks anime=hentai

THATS CUZ MOST OF THE WORLDS POPULATION ARE IMMATURE FREAKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....

sorry for losing it like that

but yeah i'll tell them if they ask the only time i don't tell them is wHeN THEY ARE IMMATURE FREAKS

...im sorry i lost it again...

DragoonKain3 · 2007-09-23, 17:20

In my area, watching anime doesn't seem to entail any negative stigma unlike most other places. But even if it did, I'd still admit that I watch anime. Of course, that's only when it comes to topic, but that goes with any of my other interests (Magic, Video Games, etc.) and not just limited to anime. No sense bringing it up when the other party would most likely not be interested in the subject at all.

NexgenXVII · 2007-09-23, 20:13

I do wonder how a topic like anime would come up. I dont think I've ever conversed about anime to anyone other than friends. Seems like anime is taboo to talk about.

CandyVanMan · 2007-09-23, 23:14

I don't talk, but I don't have to. I have this year's Negima calendar hanging in my cubicle, my computer's desktop is from Claymore, and I've worn my Haruhi T-shirt to presentations more than once...

...they know.

BANANABANANA · 2007-09-24, 15:19

only if i'm asked, i don't go around randomly talking about my hobbies. most people associate it with hentai anyway...which they pronounce "hen-tay". and i don't want to be grouped with the anime club at my school because they scare me >.>

Hotaru Suzume · 2007-09-24, 15:44

If anyone asks, I say yes.

Kyomi · 2007-09-24, 23:23

Heck I cosplayed in front of the people I work with.

Vexx · 2007-09-25, 03:49

For the "anime=porn" idiots.... I usually respond,
"yeah.... I hear American television is 100% porn, too. Never watch the stuff"
The sarcasm makes its point and then they're trapped because they have to ask what else does anime do?

But really, I haven't encountered anyone in quite a while who is that clueless... outside of a few teenagers

The adults who've notice already seem to know just how pervasive manga and anime is in japanese culture.

Daniel E. · 2007-09-25, 04:03

Like others have said, I only mention it if it comes naturally during a conversation.

Usually after the common "what do you like to watch on Tv.?" question shows up.

FutashoDavid · 2007-09-25, 05:42

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Originally Posted by NexgenXVII

I do wonder how a topic like anime would come up. I dont think I've ever conversed about anime to anyone other than friends. Seems like anime is taboo to talk about.

Same here. At work this topic never comes up and when you're going out or wherever you meet new people, the first thing you talk about is not your hobby. It's more small talk and whatnot.

With friends it's different. All of my closer friends are into anime, so it's naturally.

Generally speaking though, Anime and Manga seem to be more accepted here in Germany now. Back then when I started (that was something around 1998, I think) it was completely different. Everything was Sailor Moon back then and you were treated like a kid loving cartoons OR a cartoon porn weirdo. Luckily, it's more emancipated now.

Akeval · 2007-09-25, 10:21

Actually last school year something like this happend... only i was reading a manga in my sociology class and my teacher took my manga from me. He started to read it, and when i was expecting him to confiscate it, he said: "I liked this manga, you should really check out final approach if you like this genre". I was so shocked, haha.

But more on topic... of course i would say i watch anime, i would more than jump at that chance

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Vicfred · 2007-09-25, 10:23

i tell it when someone ask for it but generally i dont talk of anime with ppl who doesnt like it

Spectacular_Insanity · 2007-09-25, 14:10

I'm part of the anime club at my school, so yeah! In fact, our next meeting to tomorrow night. We're watching the 3rd episode of.... something that I cant remember the name of atm. I'll post it later.

RavenHawk · 2007-09-25, 20:59

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Originally Posted by SuzumiyaU1

No,I dont, although my friends watch many animes.
My friends just dont understand why I love to watch some Anime like Suzumiya Haruhi,Air,Kanon and Lucky Star.
All of they guys love Bleach,Inuyasha and Naruto.etc.

You know us people, we all have different tastes for anime. Heck my PS2 friends watch Naruto and Bleach yet I'm the only one who doesn't, still they have no problem with it. Besides, we don't force ourselves to what we don't like. To this day we're still buds, PS2 or not.

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Originally Posted by Akeval

Actually last school year something like this happend... only i was reading a manga in my sociology class and my teacher took my manga from me. He started to read it, and when i was expecting him to confiscate it, he said: "I liked this manga, you should really check out final approach if you like this genre". I was so shocked, haha.

You know that reminds me of my professor in philisophy of the person (PHILPER). He likes mecha and action, like me. That's why I was so excited that for our final paper, our topic was the "human person", and the medium of choice, Macross Plus! I got a 4 (equivalent to A+) in my paper in the end, so did everyone else (otaku or not).

shiro83 · 2007-09-26, 00:18

Unless the people I know are talking about it.
There is no reason why I will, out of the blue, make public announcements about anime.

SolarNova · 2007-09-26, 07:59

I tell people if they ask directly about it or ask my hobbies, but just bringing it up in conversation gets me nowhere in my town, people around where i live are all football mad yobs with hoddies and just cause aggro...
I definatly dont fit in in my town lol
Im just the kinda guy who dont hide anything tbh, no point in keeping secrets in my opinion, unless its somone elses secret ofcourse.

Thrasher187 · 2007-09-26, 12:52

well, I don't hide the fact that I watch anime. But I'm not like "Nice to meet you, I watch anime."

It's only when someone asks my hobbies or asks what I watch on TV that I tell them.

~~User65554~~ · 2007-09-26, 17:27

I normally say I watch anime if it's brought up, such as 'What TV programs do you like?' or 'What do you do in your spare time', but I don't really start conversations by asking 'Do you like anime', etc.
Pretty much like most other people here...

2007-09-23, 15:09	Link #21
Terrestrial Dream 勇者 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tesla Leicht Institute Age: 34	If they ask I would tell them, there is nothing to be ashamed about watching anime. And Sometime I would ask some people whether they watch anime or not. __________________

2007-09-23, 17:20	Link #24
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	In my area, watching anime doesn't seem to entail any negative stigma unlike most other places. But even if it did, I'd still admit that I watch anime. Of course, that's only when it comes to topic, but that goes with any of my other interests (Magic, Video Games, etc.) and not just limited to anime. No sense bringing it up when the other party would most likely not be interested in the subject at all. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2007-09-23, 23:14	Link #26
CandyVanMan Part Time Hikikomori Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the state of a deep trance Age: 46	I don't talk, but I don't have to. I have this year's Negima calendar hanging in my cubicle, my computer's desktop is from Claymore, and I've worn my Haruhi T-shirt to presentations more than once......they know.

2007-09-25, 03:49	Link #30
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	For the "anime=porn" idiots.... I usually respond, "yeah.... I hear American television is 100% porn, too. Never watch the stuff" The sarcasm makes its point and then they're trapped because they have to ask what else does anime do? But really, I haven't encountered anyone in quite a while who is that clueless... outside of a few teenagers The adults who've notice already seem to know just how pervasive manga and anime is in japanese culture. __________________ "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!

2007-09-25, 04:03	Link #31
Daniel E. AniMexican! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterrey N.L. Mexico	Like others have said, I only mention it if it comes naturally during a conversation. Usually after the common "what do you like to watch on Tv.?" question shows up. __________________

2007-09-23, 15:21	Link #22
Isako Senior Member Fansubber Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dirty South Age: 36	I don't tell people that I watch unless they bring it up as well. It's not that I;m ashamed of it; it's just that I hate dealing with people who have only seen the stuff on TV or is popular. Telling someone you don't like Naruto or Bleach gets you the D: reaction nowadays. I only have one friend who watches all kinds of anime like I do. The rest are of the popular only crowd or don't watch any at all -_- So usually, I don't talk to the later crowd about anime because we can never be on the same page, but my other friend always knows what I'm talking about lol.

2007-09-23, 20:13	Link #25
NexgenXVII Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NV Age: 41	I do wonder how a topic like anime would come up. I dont think I've ever conversed about anime to anyone other than friends. Seems like anime is taboo to talk about.

2007-09-24, 15:19	Link #27
BANANABANANA got 米? Artist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kanaduuhhhh Age: 32	only if i'm asked, i don't go around randomly talking about my hobbies. most people associate it with hentai anyway...which they pronounce "hen-tay". and i don't want to be grouped with the anime club at my school because they scare me >.>

2007-09-24, 15:44	Link #28
Hotaru Suzume Ten oorlog! Artist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 70° to your left. Age: 32	If anyone asks, I say yes.

2007-09-24, 23:23	Link #29
Kyomi What do I know? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I should really think about updating my profile.. Age: 38	Heck I cosplayed in front of the people I work with.

2007-09-25, 10:21	Link #33
Akeval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 34	Actually last school year something like this happend... only i was reading a manga in my sociology class and my teacher took my manga from me. He started to read it, and when i was expecting him to confiscate it, he said: "I liked this manga, you should really check out final approach if you like this genre". I was so shocked, haha. But more on topic... of course i would say i watch anime, i would more than jump at that chance . __________________

2007-09-25, 10:23	Link #34
Vicfred free software enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2006	i tell it when someone ask for it but generally i dont talk of anime with ppl who doesnt like it

2007-09-25, 14:10	Link #35
Spectacular_Insanity Ha ha ha ha ha... Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Right behind you. Age: 35	I'm part of the anime club at my school, so yeah! In fact, our next meeting to tomorrow night. We're watching the 3rd episode of.... something that I cant remember the name of atm. I'll post it later. __________________

2007-09-26, 00:18	Link #37
shiro83 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Unless the people I know are talking about it. There is no reason why I will, out of the blue, make public announcements about anime.

2007-09-26, 07:59	Link #38
SolarNova Alone in the dark Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England, would rather not be specific Age: 37	I tell people if they ask directly about it or ask my hobbies, but just bringing it up in conversation gets me nowhere in my town, people around where i live are all football mad yobs with hoddies and just cause aggro... I definatly dont fit in in my town lol Im just the kinda guy who dont hide anything tbh, no point in keeping secrets in my opinion, unless its somone elses secret ofcourse.

2007-09-26, 12:52	Link #39
Thrasher187 Spellcaster Artist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Age: 38	well, I don't hide the fact that I watch anime. But I'm not like "Nice to meet you, I watch anime." It's only when someone asks my hobbies or asks what I watch on TV that I tell them.

2007-09-26, 17:27	Link #40
~~User65554~~ Disabled By Request Join Date: Aug 2007	I normally say I watch anime if it's brought up, such as 'What TV programs do you like?' or 'What do you do in your spare time', but I don't really start conversations by asking 'Do you like anime', etc. Pretty much like most other people here...