Let's talk about...

ANIME. Because I feel like it.

Why do so many people hate it without even giving it a chance? How is it any different than American cartoons? I have friends who own every animated Disney movie but won't get near an anime title. So the style is different...Okay, every cartoon has a different animation style. Hm, what else? The story? They have a hell of a lot more depth and substance than Cinderella. And I'm not talking about Pokemon here, people. I'm talking about the good shit. Akira, Ghost in a Shell, Cowboy Bebop, any of Miyazaki's work.

Fantastic animation is really just a bonus.
OH! Subtitles. Reading subtitles is a hassle. Guess what, any anime sold in the US probably has a dubbed version on the DVD. Unfortunately, many dubs tend to suck (ridiculous voices/actors, music can be changed. See Funimation DBZ) but the story is still the same.

What else could it be? It's not made in America? Really? I bet your computer, cell phone, mp3 player, Xbox, and half the other stuff you own was made in Japan. I really can't think of any other reasons. I get really upset when I try to suggest a good anime and he/she won't give me the time of day to explain. And I hate feeling self conscious about liking it.

I began thinking about this because I finished Samurai Champloo a couple of days ago and was like, "Omg I have to watch this with so-and-so...oh wait..." It's so frustrating. Just give it a chance. Comedy, action/fighting, drama!! And of course, sweet animation. Whatever. Their loss, right? I'll go enjoy my anime and my pocky without you. God...

I could actually go for some Akira right now...even though it still scares the shit out of me...

Not all my posts will be like this. This topic just happened to be on my mind.

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