Anime Fans Are Just Like Everyone Else
Anime has had many a reputation. One of them that has stuck for a long time and is always associated with the genre is that it is something that only nerds are involved in. Even with evidence to the contrary, people who watch anime are always considered nerdish in every way.
However, is such a reputation fully justified? Fans of the genre would vehemently disagree and have their own reasons to do so. There are, in truth, many sound arguments supporting their case.
What everybody needs to understand is that anime is no different from a movie or shows on television. They are essentially just an art media to convey stories, thoughts and ideas. They have featured both simple stories for children as well as more adult concerns like politics, life and world issues.
Next, people who love anime are no different from those who enjoy getting their thrills from action movies. The latter exhibit the same passion when discussing their favorite movies or action sequences. However, they are never considered to be 'nerdy' in behavior.
Not everything that is handled in anime series or films are for children. There are many serious series too that explore subject matter more often associated with adults, such as politics, love and even ironic satire. They can be viewed as animated forms of books or documentaries in such genres.
Many also associate nerds with behavior that hints of being someone who has hardly been exposed to the practical world of ours. For those who have had experience interacting and dealing with people working in the anime industry, most of them do not exhibit traits of such form.
Unfortunately, most people simply enjoy forming stereotypes of anime and its fans. It is the same attitude that is often shown to other genres. Businessmen read a lot of investment books, but are they considered bookworms?
It is perhaps fortunate that most anime fans do not pay much attention to such prejudice. Instead, many of them are welcoming to those who sincerely wish to learn more about their world. Devoting their time and energy to their passion is what counts in the end. - 23806
However, is such a reputation fully justified? Fans of the genre would vehemently disagree and have their own reasons to do so. There are, in truth, many sound arguments supporting their case.
What everybody needs to understand is that anime is no different from a movie or shows on television. They are essentially just an art media to convey stories, thoughts and ideas. They have featured both simple stories for children as well as more adult concerns like politics, life and world issues.
Next, people who love anime are no different from those who enjoy getting their thrills from action movies. The latter exhibit the same passion when discussing their favorite movies or action sequences. However, they are never considered to be 'nerdy' in behavior.
Not everything that is handled in anime series or films are for children. There are many serious series too that explore subject matter more often associated with adults, such as politics, love and even ironic satire. They can be viewed as animated forms of books or documentaries in such genres.
Many also associate nerds with behavior that hints of being someone who has hardly been exposed to the practical world of ours. For those who have had experience interacting and dealing with people working in the anime industry, most of them do not exhibit traits of such form.
Unfortunately, most people simply enjoy forming stereotypes of anime and its fans. It is the same attitude that is often shown to other genres. Businessmen read a lot of investment books, but are they considered bookworms?
It is perhaps fortunate that most anime fans do not pay much attention to such prejudice. Instead, many of them are welcoming to those who sincerely wish to learn more about their world. Devoting their time and energy to their passion is what counts in the end. - 23806
About the Author:
Anna Tsuchiya has followed the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha anime since its beginning. With the release of the Figma Signum Knight PVC figure, Anna has provided a review of it on her site.
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