Japanese adults are better!

Hylas · Nov 23rd, 2002, 09:13 AM

Why do you think in Japan adults like so much watching anime while in other parts of the world they think anime is for young kids? What's wrong with our adults?

Ruby Moon · Nov 23rd, 2002, 09:48 AM

I think it's a matter of cultural habits. I don't know what's the reason for this though.

merylsilverburg · Nov 23rd, 2002, 05:13 PM

Well, I don't know if my information is correct or not, but I read that Japanese adults really don't pay too much attention to anime. That's because anime to them is for kids and teens, just like how cartoons or any other type of animation are for the younger audiences. If a Japanese adult is seen looking or watching anime, it would be embarrassing.
I know that anime is a large part of the Japanese culture and there are adults who work at the anime industry or are mangakas, but I (and this is just my opinion) believe that these people are not as highly respected. I believe that adults who consider certain animes and directors acceptable, are only if the art is appealing to adults and kids alike. For example, Miyazaki, Hayao who works with Studio Ghibli...the animes by him are usually very colorful and have beautiful enviroments and backgrounds. Those can appeal to adults, so he would be "acceptable" and respected.
Again, I'm not sure....these are just my guesses.

Frozen · Nov 24th, 2002, 04:23 AM

As Fortune said, I believe it is due to cultural and psychological matters. Most of people have the wrong but persistent concept that any animated show is directed to very young audiences. Hence the old controversies with shows like "The Simpsons", which is clearly NOT DIRECTED to kids, but since is so hilarious, kids like it as well as many adults.

It's just a matter of time till we get to see peopl accepting the idea that anime is not necessarily made for children, but it can have different directions towards a variety of audiences.

merylsilverburg · Nov 24th, 2002, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Frozen

As Fortune said, I believe it is due to cultural and psychological matters.

Fortune? I think you mean Ruby Moon.

Frozen · Nov 24th, 2002, 09:27 PM

Oh

Got fooled by the avatar

Nov 23rd, 2002, 09:13 AM	#1
Hylas Now or Never Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Zürich Age: 42 Posts: 2,456	Japanese adults are better! Why do you think in Japan adults like so much watching anime while in other parts of the world they think anime is for young kids? What's wrong with our adults?

Nov 23rd, 2002, 09:48 AM	#2
Ruby Moon The Cynical Clone Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Lakeview Hotel Posts: 496	I think it's a matter of cultural habits. I don't know what's the reason for this though. __________________

Nov 23rd, 2002, 05:13 PM	#3
merylsilverburg Enemy or Ally? Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,023	Well, I don't know if my information is correct or not, but I read that Japanese adults really don't pay too much attention to anime. That's because anime to them is for kids and teens, just like how cartoons or any other type of animation are for the younger audiences. If a Japanese adult is seen looking or watching anime, it would be embarrassing. I know that anime is a large part of the Japanese culture and there are adults who work at the anime industry or are mangakas, but I (and this is just my opinion) believe that these people are not as highly respected. I believe that adults who consider certain animes and directors acceptable, are only if the art is appealing to adults and kids alike. For example, Miyazaki, Hayao who works with Studio Ghibli...the animes by him are usually very colorful and have beautiful enviroments and backgrounds. Those can appeal to adults, so he would be "acceptable" and respected. Again, I'm not sure....these are just my guesses. __________________ "You're a louse Roger Smith" ~ R. Dorothy Wayneright "Have a little priest" ~ Mrs. Lovett "Grim Reaper, you could not get the women? What was the problem? Didn't you reap them with your grim reaping equipment?" "I tried that but the women, they all know hopscotch" ~ Eddie Izzard You Can Help

Nov 24th, 2002, 04:23 AM	#4
Frozen Dante May Cry Joined: May 2002 Location: America's Guard of Honor: 82nd Airborne Division Age: 40 Posts: 1,523	As Fortune said, I believe it is due to cultural and psychological matters. Most of people have the wrong but persistent concept that any animated show is directed to very young audiences. Hence the old controversies with shows like "The Simpsons", which is clearly NOT DIRECTED to kids, but since is so hilarious, kids like it as well as many adults. It's just a matter of time till we get to see peopl accepting the idea that anime is not necessarily made for children, but it can have different directions towards a variety of audiences. __________________

Nov 24th, 2002, 09:27 PM	#6
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