You still don't get it, do you? (No hard feelings)Djnekko wrote:
but even if i know alot about different animes still doesnt make a person a otaku but more of a person who likes anime?
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He also could read my "Otaku - what is this i don't even" thread and join the discussion.The Ribbon Red wrote:
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True.Powersocke wrote:
He also could read my "Otaku - what is this i don't even" thread and join the discussion.
There are some fine explanation of "Otaku" that you'll find there. XD
Sure, you have even a choice which explanation suits you the mostThe Ribbon Red wrote:
True.Powersocke wrote:
He also could read my "Otaku - what is this i don't even" thread and join the discussion.
That's some fine explanation of "Otaku" that you'll find there. XD
Let's stop promoting other thread, shall we?Powersocke wrote:
Sure, you have even a choice which explanation suits you the most
What caused me to become an Otaku? Anime.
Anything special about it?The Ribbon Red wrote:
What caused me to become an Otaku? Anime.
So basically I could've written "Anime" as a reason too. Because, in short, this is what caused a part of me to become that what it is today.
I don't really know. It's just that the Japanese culture that they implemented into most of the anime I watched suits with me perfectly. And I like how they maintain their culture through modernization. Not many people can do that.Powersocke wrote:
Anything special about it?
So basically I could've written "Anime" as a reason too. Because, in short, this is what caused a part of me to become that what it is today.
In my opinion this style of drawing and voice acting is just fascinating. I don't care if it's "moe" or "serious" anime, I like the drawings and the voices, I like the humour in moe anime and the story and seriousness in the others. This is why I am watching Lucky Star and Ghost In The Shell, two really good examples. One of each.The Ribbon Red wrote:
I don't really know. It's just that the Japanese culture that they implemented into most of the anime I watched suits with me perfectly. And I like how they maintain their culture through modernization. Not many people can do that.
At the same time?Powersocke wrote:
In my opinion this style of drawing and voice acting is just fascinating. I don't care if it's "moe" or "serious" anime, I like the drawings and the voices, I like the humour in moe anime and the story and seriousness in the others. This is why I am watching Lucky Star and Ghost In The Shell, two really good examples. One of each.
Very well said, humble sir.
Oh, not at the same time, I watch one after another.The Ribbon Red wrote:
At the same time?Powersocke wrote:
In my opinion this style of drawing and voice acting is just fascinating. I don't care if it's "moe" or "serious" anime, I like the drawings and the voices, I like the humour in moe anime and the story and seriousness in the others. This is why I am watching Lucky Star and Ghost In The Shell, two really good examples. One of each.
Very well said, humble sir.
Oh, OK... I suppose your example of moe is decent (since your example of "serious" is obviously awesome).Powersocke wrote:
Oh, not at the same time, I watch one after another.
You could always check for yourself by searching for "Lucky Star"The Ribbon Red wrote:
Oh, OK... I suppose your example of moe is decent (since your example of "serious" is obviously awesome).Powersocke wrote:
Oh, not at the same time, I watch one after another.
It's just enough to take a look at the different style of drawing and voice acting to know what I'm talking about.
Oh, and don't forget, even the "serious" ones, like GitS, have some humour. That's the kind of humour that makes you smile instead of LOLing. Personally I prefer that kind.
I watched L☆S. And yes, I suppose the VA is respectable. Though the humor only made me smile, yet entertaining.Powersocke wrote:
You could always check for yourself by searching for "Lucky Star"
It's just enough to take a look at the different style of drawing and voice acting to know what I'm talking about.
Oh, and don't forget, even the "serious" ones, like GitS, have some humour. That's the kind of humour that makes you smile instead of LOLing. Personally I prefer that kind.
You prefer smiles on serious anime? I would agree. Because LOL-ing may take off the suspense (except for a "trap" situation. (not that kind of trap)). So smiley jokes might give off a bit sense of relief while keeping the plot, no?
I had to LOL at some scenes in Lucky Star. I just HAD to.The Ribbon Red wrote:
I watched L☆S. And yes, I suppose the VA is respectable. Though the humor only made me smile, yet entertaining.
You prefer smiles on serious anime? I would agree. Because LOL-ing may take off the suspense (except for a "trap" situation. (not that kind of trap)). So smiley jokes might give off a bit sense of relief while keeping the plot, no?
I agree with that. There are some jokes in there and you smile while it's still serious and is focusing on the story and you can concentrate on what's happening.
I find it quite hard to LOL in L☆S due to differential culture. I understand what's going on and why, but I'm not suited to laugh at it. A simple smile is what I could give at most times. Though the some of the endings made me LOL for a short time.Powersocke wrote:
I had to LOL at some scenes in Lucky Star. I just HAD to.
... Not another necro by you again
But oh well
I have no idea why...
And i woudlnt wanna call myself an otaku.... Just saying
But oh well
I have no idea why...
And i woudlnt wanna call myself an otaku.... Just saying
A good friend said to me: "hey let's watch Elfen Lied, it's really Epic, haven't watched it but my Dad said that we will love it"
After we watched it we started to love anime. Now we are otakus ♥
After we watched it we started to love anime. Now we are otakus ♥
He is amazing, necro and double post everywhere.Yuu-Chii wrote:
... Not another necro by you again
But oh well
I have no idea why...
And i woudlnt wanna call myself an otaku.... Just saying
Also ontopic: Anime lol
I think I just woke up in the morning and did it.
My friend was watching anime when I came over. From then on I loved anime. I've been buying manga, anime, and other stuff.
Around when I was 4 years old I used to watch a lot of Doraemon, Ninja Hattori, DBZ, Pokémon, Digimon... those generic anime you'd see when you were little. But what got me watching anime in japanese was (unfortunately) Naruto. Then around 12/13 years old I started watching Elfen Lied, Haruhi, Shuffle! and other more weeaboo-like anime, with time I grew more interested in anime, manga, japanese gaming and doujinshi stuff like Touhou. Even though I don't consider myself a full powered weeaboo.
Pokémon.
My best friend told me to start watching Naruto 4 years ago. Then I got into all that stuff.
my sister watched anime when i was 8 (ranma 1/2 , sailor moon, reemi, etc)
and then here i am
and then here i am
Well at first it would be the usual cartoon which is like Doraemon, Crayon Shin-chan, Cyborg Kurochan, Cardcaptor Sakura, etc.
But what piqued me the most was when animax started appearing on my TV. There i started watching anime everyday and it pretty much goes from that time..
But what piqued me the most was when animax started appearing on my TV. There i started watching anime everyday and it pretty much goes from that time..
From my brother, he's interested in Japanese culture and end up in Animes.
And finally influenced Me...
And finally influenced Me...
tv>cartoon network>adult swim>inuyasha>learnt it was anime>watched more anime>otaku
or something like that xD
or something like that xD
It always amazes me that people don't realise otaku is a derogatory term
That's like saying geek is a derogatory term (because it's the same!). It depends on how you use it.DADDYCOOLVIPPER wrote:
It always amazes me that people don't realise otaku is a derogatory term
I could call you a British person and claim it's derogatory.
No, it's really not the same, ask someone in #japaneseOzzyOzrock wrote:
That's like saying geek is a derogatory term (because it's the same!). It depends on how you use it.DADDYCOOLVIPPER wrote:
It always amazes me that people don't realise otaku is a derogatory term
I could call you a British person and claim it's derogatory.
People call themselves derogatory terms in Japan?
People don't tend to call themselves "otaku" in Japan... and if they do, yes, they understand the negative connotations of the word (or are deluded)OzzyOzrock wrote:
People call themselves derogatory terms in Japan?
Then what do they call themselves? Which term do they use?
They don't call themselves anything (aside from a handle, at least on most websites). I don't want to act like an expert or anything, but what do you call yourself? I've never said "I'm a ___" before, unless it's about a professionOzzyOzrock wrote:
Then what do they call themselves? Which term do they use?
What about calling yourself a fan of something? Does that work?DADDYCOOLVIPPER wrote:
They don't call themselves anything (aside from a handle, at least on most websites). I don't want to act like an expert or anything, but what do you call yourself? I've never said "I'm a ___" before, unless it's about a professionOzzyOzrock wrote:
Then what do they call themselves? Which term do they use?
Yeah, "anime fan" etc is fine, you still wouldn't want to publicly admit to it though (much the same as every other country) due to the association with otaku
Gee, I've learned so much today.
I think I'll also base my own actions and activities on this custom of closet otaku myself!
I think I'll also base my own actions and activities on this custom of closet otaku myself!
Its true.... its not the same
Otaku isnt something that you would call yourself... really
Its more then derogatory...
Otaku isnt something that you would call yourself... really
Its more then derogatory...