So what does one mean when they say they want an "Anime-Like" love? I decided to dive into this topic because I believe while it's something we say it isn't something we always really thoroughly look at. So first let's discuss what someone usually thinks of when someone says "I want an anime-like love!" So usually what comes to mind is similar to what's above, we think of the heroine's plotline and how her romantic life came to be and the struggles that persisted throughout her life within the anime. We think about Heroine from Amnesia and how, despite losing her memories, she tried to keep up her relationships with her boyfriends from different dimensions. If we think of Kobato or Clannad we think about the cute romance between the main characters. However, this isn't always the case. In my opinion, an "Anime-Like" love actually means you're looking at how the characters personalities interact and how you want someone with similar aspects. We want a romance like ones from Clannad (Tomoya & Nagisa) or Kobato (Kobato & Fujimoto-san) because we enjoy watching the reality of how slow and peaceful love is, how it doesn't just happen overnight but through a slow and heartfelt progression. Love is patient. We want a romance like that from Amnesia because we like the idea that despite losing all of our memories the person who cared for us the most still loves us. (Main reason why I love Kent is despite the fact that he can be over-analytical and cruel, he truly cares for Heroine and finds odd and heartwarming ways to do so. I love Shin as well because he knew almost immediately Heroine's memories were gone but chose to stay by her and help her in a calm and loving fashion.) We want a romance like that of Airi & Satoru. As we want that romance that will last, even the largest of hurdles. Even when others don't believe in you, they still will. The romance that can survive even the largest of changes in the past, despite the fact that there should be no connections left. We want a cute relationship like that of Yuuta & Rikka. A relationship that's very innocent, and true. A relationship where you're free to act as you please and the other person loves you for it. They respect your uniqueness and you respect theirs.
We want a funny but fragile relationship like that of Mirai and Akihito. One where comedy is always needed, one which isn't perfect but together makes it perfect. Throughout the anime the two of them go through their own personal troubles of having powers which seem more like curses and make them outcasts. "Kuriyama-san, you're not alone anymore." There are so many more honorable mentions, however there's far too many to list. So next time you're thinking or discussing "Anime-Like" Love think about what it is you truly love about the characters. -Otaku-kun
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Welcome back, No, this isn't a post against Otakus.... only a post explaining our secretly evil intentions of World Domination. (Also, just a random update cause I'm bored). Example #1: If your hairstyle of choice is the "Mom Ponytail"/"Side Ponytail"... Run for your lives. Example #2: Yanderes in general. (P.S. Yandere-Dev, Yandere-Dev!) Example #3: We can turn any "Just Girly Things" into your personal nightmare. Example #4: Lady Otakus got their act together, cause we may not look like it but we're Magical Girls in disguise. ;) Gentleman Otakus also have a secret weapon: GLASSES! One look and somebody's bound to faint. Example #5: If we have to choose between school, life, and anime... Hahahaaaaa.......... Example #6: We ship... and if you don't ship our ship things will go down hill fast. SHIPPING WARS!!!! (I WILL GLADLY GO DOWN WITH THIS SHIP!) Example #7: We have the best weapons. Example #8: Most of the Hot Guys are jerks or psychopaths.... (Occasionally, they're just hot for no reason). Example #9: You don't mess with our food (Especially Strawberry Cake).... Or else. Example #10: AND THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE; Never, EVER, tell an Otaku you don't like anime. Overall, when we're not filing through our plans on world domination, we're kawaii, li'l sushi rolls who just want happiness and food.
May the strawberry cake be with you, Otaku-kun. Welcome back!
Today, I'll be discussing my personal Go-to Otaku Survival Guide to the Internet. The first thing we're going to discuss is websites: Websites for Anime: TRY NOT TO USE KISSANIME.TO!!! It might seem tempting, and I'll admit they do have some animes that not a lot of websites have in their library, and that I myself used it once or twice. However, they do not pay the artists if you watch the anime. There rule is you watch it, and if you like it then buy it and support the artist yourself. I'm going to list some websites that do support the artists below: Hulu.com (Yes, even the free one [Which honestly it's only a few commercials and they have one of the best anime libraries ever ] ). Crunchyroll.com Funimation.com (Funimation... you should be watching). Now, manga is another topic, and I'm very guilty of using Youtube to my advantage. XD Some youtubers have videos up where they go through page by page of a manga. However, if you have an accessible library with good manga (Cause mine doesn't care for them whatsoever), then I suggest you read them from there or buy them from your local thrift stores/half-price stores. To be honest, thrift stores are one of the best places to look, you can get manga for really cheap there... the only thing is that you need to be constant in checking cause manga (depending on where you live) can be a rarity. I've found in very good condition, Wolf's Rain v.1 and The Tempest, Shakespeare Manga at my local thrift store and the two of them together cost me less than one dollar. Alright now back to the online stuff. So if you're looking for websites that give you anime/otaku updates I suggest: Youtube.com (There are people on there who do anime and Japanese videos examples being: SharlaInJapan). Gobiano.com (SHOUT OUT TO MAKKATHEAMERIKAN!!! [P.s. she's one of the coolest friends Otaku-kun has. Say hello to Makka-kun! :] ). Funimation.com/blog Otakumode.com Fb.com or Facebook.com ( *enter anime sites and youtubers in search engine...* [You can often get updated faster on FB compared to other sites]) You can also follow boards on pinterest, or people on Tumblr who center their boards around anime. (https://www.pinterest.com/ToLoveIsDestroy/ *< Me on Pinterest & me on tumblr* > https://beyonddaisy.tumblr.com/) Now, if you're the type of person who doesn't like spoilers, like most of us Otakus, my simple suggestion is to avoid searching the titles you wish to avoid. It's the simplest way to ignore all the drama. Sometimes this doesn't always work, but 89.0% [Otaku-kun: *works hard to make a really random percentage*] of the time it does.) Now, for the best suggestions... the best suggestions come from your fellow friends and otakus. There's nothing more enjoyable than being able to share and enjoy an anime with your closest friends and geek out over it. (OTAKU-KUN: *YELLS* "GERMANY, ITALY, & ENGLAND-KUN, THANK YOU!!!*) I hope this helps you through your Otaku journey, Otaku-kun. Welcome back everyone!
So last post I discussed "Otakus" now we're diving into the term "weeaboos." My old friends were the first ones to accept this term and it honestly, no joke, made me cringe. Just hearing them say, "Oh, we're weeaboos!" "Weea-WHATS?!" Alright, if you're thinking "Oh weeaboos are those nerds who cosplay and think Japan is cool and what not-"STOP!" Wait. Just. One. Minute. You were taught wrong, that is not what a weeaboo is. A weeaboo, by correct definition, is a person who dejects their own culture in preference to that of Japan. To better explain it, think of it like an American saying everything about America is terrible, and that everything in Japan is all Sakura blossoms and unicorns! I am not, and nor will I ever be a weeaboo. I love my culture, and not just because a lot of my ancestry was formed in America. I love it because this is where I was born, how I was raised, and where my roots stand firm. Thusly, this is what makes me an Otaku. Otakus have a respect for Japan and yes we do "geek out" over Japanese things (Mostly because it was in an anime), however we do not go as far as to denounce our own culture. Otakus do cosplay, we might even do it everyday but we don't go as far as to pretend we're Japanese. Otakus may learn the Japanese language, but that doesn't make us Weeaboos. P.s. If you would like more information about my knowledge on Weeaboos look at Akidearest's (ft. The Anime Man) Weeaboos post on Youtube. (Forewarning: There's probably cursing... figured I'd forewarn those of you who don't appreciate cursing). Now that you have been properly informed, I can feel a little bit relieved. Your Otaku Informant, Otaku-kun Alright, so a lot of people on the internet often ask "How many animes do I need to watch to be an otaku?"
Otaku-kun: *glares at computer with an Are-You-Serious look.* The number of animes one watches does not qualify for whether or not you can be called an "Otaku." You automatically join our community when you show an interest in anime and feel like you wish to continue to pursue it. You don't have to cosplay to be an "Otaku," although a lot of us do. You don't have to watch popular anime, because quite a few of us dislike some of the popular stuff (For me a few examples of that would be Sword Art Online [I got bored... and to be honest I've never like MMORPGs that much anyway.] and Naruto [Childish personalities and high-pitched & squeaky boy voices... I probably would've enjoyed it if I watched it when I was younger] ). You don't have to know everything about everything that has to do with Japan. You don't have to watch Sub, (But honestly, it's so much nicer). You just have to like anime and feel the need to pursue more anime. Now, I know that in Japan "Otaku" is considered an insult a bit, but a lot of the anime community accepts it as their title and I'd be glad to include more into the wonderful and slightly crazy community. :) Sincerely a fellow Otaku, Otaku-kun. |
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