Nashila said: Cejara said: ^ this is why higurashi adaption is bad, it conveys different message from source.Watching Higurashi changed my life, since it was the anime that got me really into anime. Before that I was a casual anime watcher, but after I watched Higurashi is when my interest in anime went up by alot. It made me the anime fan I am today. Oh yeah, and now I like insanely torturing and murdering people because of it now as well. the source does have torture and such but it isn't a big part/focus of series as anime made it out to be. well, it's fine if we don't compare it to the source though. Oh, I was just kidding about that last part, its the last reason why I like Higurashi. I like it because of the themes and universe ryukishi07 has created between Higurashi, Umineko, and Hotarubi and then of course the intricate plot self-contained within each separate series. I have read the VN, and it doesn't quite convey all the themes of the actual story. I mean it would be hard to do that from such a huge franchise with a huge amount of content per a VN. I still think it portrays some of those themes well in the 2nd season though. Especially the themes of despair, hope, and paranoia. |
Cejara said: Not really, it may has subtle feeling but still the majority of paranoia, despair, eerie atmosphere are lacking, a lot. instead of paranoia, we just get like, a guy got scare by psycho lolis. Instead of portraying inner conflict of Renne, she was turned into just a psycho loli. Sakoto despair and her reason to overcome it become "Blind friendship power". Shion, Rika and Tanaka character also lacking.Nashila said: ^ this is why higurashi adaption is bad, it conveys different message from source. the source does have torture and such but it isn't a big part/focus of series as anime made it out to be. well, it's fine if we don't compare it to the source though. Oh, I was just kidding about that last part, its the last reason why I like Higurashi. I like it because of the themes and universe ryukishi07 has created between Higurashi, Umineko, and Hotarubi and then of course the intricate plot self-contained within each separate series. I have read the VN, and it doesn't quite convey all the themes of the actual story. I mean it would be hard to do that from such a huge franchise with a huge amount of content per a VN. I still think it portrays some of those themes well in the 2nd season though. Especially the themes of despair, hope, and paranoia. Well, again, it's fine as anime but if when comparing to the source I just can't help but to call it bad. |
Nashila said: Cejara said: Not really, it may has subtle feeling but still the majority of paranoia, despair, eerie atmosphere are lacking, a lot. instead of paranoia, we just get like, a guy got scare by psycho lolis. Instead of portraying inner conflict of Renne, she was turned into just a psycho loli. Sakoto despair and her reason to overcome it become "Blind friendship power". Shion, Rika and Tanaka character also lacking.Oh, I was just kidding about that last part, its the last reason why I like Higurashi. I like it because of the themes and universe ryukishi07 has created between Higurashi, Umineko, and Hotarubi and then of course the intricate plot self-contained within each separate series. I have read the VN, and it doesn't quite convey all the themes of the actual story. I mean it would be hard to do that from such a huge franchise with a huge amount of content per a VN. I still think it portrays some of those themes well in the 2nd season though. Especially the themes of despair, hope, and paranoia. Well, again, it's fine as anime but if when comparing to the source I just can't help but to call it bad. Yeah you're right if you are definitely comparing it to the original source. As a standalone it is pretty good though, if you don't know there is a better source for it out there. We on the other hand do ^_^. Its kind of like the Umineko trainwreck lol, people probably judged Umineko on the anime when the VN is amazing. |
| for me it probably was inazuma eleven. i dont know why i even started watching it in the first place, but i did. i stumbled about it somehow and started watching the first episode, and the next one, and the one after that etc. i was hooked from the start. truth be told, i dont know if i would liked it if id watch it now. i mean, it was like 4-5 years ago and my taste in anime then was... well, different from my taste now. but anyways, i loved it. i still remember watching most of inazuma eleven with german subs, but the subber just started subbing the anime (or moreover the person who started uploading the subs to yt). so i caught up rather quickly. in need for more inazuma eleven i actually tried myself at english subs. but to that time, my english sucked ass and it didnt really worked out. but i didnt gave up. i just wanted to watch more so badly, i was seriously crazy about inazuma eleven. it took me a few weeks and i started paying more attention in my english classes, so i could watch inazuma eleven. im pretty embarrassed about it now, tbh. so i started watching the episodes with english subs, and then watched the episodes again with the german subs. when i found out that the inazuma eleven games were actually released here in germany, i ran to my mom and got her to buy me inazuma eleven and inazuma eleven: blizzard for my ds. i swear, i played the games already like 20 times. i watched inazuma eleven go, but when it came to chrono stone, i kind off never got the same feeling as with the first part and when i grew older, i kind off grew out of my inazuma eleven obsession. or so i thought. 3 years ago or so, which was shortly after i was dropped out of school, got diagnosed with several mental illnesses... basically a pretty dark time in my life, i started watching inazuma eleven (as i saw the announcement for galaxy) again and fell in love with it once more. the characters are just so amazing. yes, yes, its a kids anime, but somehow i just feel so connected to this series. i love everything about it. the absurd soccer, the penguins, the setting, the character interactions, their struggle... seriously, everything. in some kind of way, even though its not the first anime i watched, inazuma eleven is that anime i feel nostalgic for. thanks to inazuma eleven im way more into anime than i was before, i started doing better in school. and it helped me a lot with my depression and suicidal thoughts, because i actually had something in my life i can look forward to. seriously this show changed my life so much. |
| In all honesty I think it's safe to say the only way anime has impacted me is my weight and social status. :^) It's a void because I enjoy watching all the cuties hooking up and wishing I could get a h0t date while rapidly decreasing the chances that will actually happen to me. |
| I wouldn'r say 'changed my life' but they definitly influenced me: SO Oh yeah, Love Live!!, like I loved the series, but what 'changed' me was Rin's episode. It's funny because she isn't even my fave, but when my sister and I finished that episode we both were like: "Wth, that episode could've been about you." The funny thing is that I didn't realize I was like that until I watched Love Live!, so yeah. That episode influenced my behavior and thus changed my life. Another one that influenced my mindset, were the Gundam series (in particular 00 because I got so attached to the characters), especially because there's little to no 'right' and 'wrong' in most of them, so you need to think for yourself and who has your support. It made me think about the point of conflict, the value of your own life, how fucked up humanity is, how we need to make choices we don't want to and mainly how we take peace for granted. |
Lypse said: I wouldn'r say 'changed my life' but they definitly influenced me: SO Oh yeah, Love Live!!, like I loved the series, but what 'changed' me was Rin's episode. It's funny because she isn't even my fave, but when my sister and I finished that episode we both were like: "Wth, that episode could've been about you." The funny thing is that I didn't realize I was like that until I watched Love Live!, so yeah. That episode influenced my behavior and thus changed my life. Another one that influenced my mindset, were the Gundam series (in particular 00 because I got so attached to the characters), especially because there's little to no 'right' and 'wrong' in most of them, so you need to think for yourself and who has your support. It made me think about the point of conflict, the value of your own life, how fucked up humanity is, how we need to make choices we don't want to and mainly how we take peace for granted. Man, I always loved Rin cause I thought she had something special, but never figured out why. When I saw that episode, I immedeately said "best girl, 10/10, all other girls are crap". Besides, her sieyuu has the sweetest voice. only tied to Nozomi's and Maki's. Anyway, Honoka comes in a close second place. |
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deathdjentcore said: Lypse said: I wouldn'r say 'changed my life' but they definitly influenced me: SO Oh yeah, Love Live!!, like I loved the series, but what 'changed' me was Rin's episode. It's funny because she isn't even my fave, but when my sister and I finished that episode we both were like: "Wth, that episode could've been about you." The funny thing is that I didn't realize I was like that until I watched Love Live!, so yeah. That episode influenced my behavior and thus changed my life. Another one that influenced my mindset, were the Gundam series (in particular 00 because I got so attached to the characters), especially because there's little to no 'right' and 'wrong' in most of them, so you need to think for yourself and who has your support. It made me think about the point of conflict, the value of your own life, how fucked up humanity is, how we need to make choices we don't want to and mainly how we take peace for granted. Man, I always loved Rin cause I thought she had something special, but never figured out why. When I saw that episode, I immedeately said "best girl, 10/10, all other girls are crap". Besides, her sieyuu has the sweetest voice. only tied to Nozomi's and Maki's. Anyway, Honoka comes in a close second place. Rin is such a sweetie. Singing-wise I like her and Umi's voice the best, which is why I love Lily White so much aaahhh// What I liked about that episode is that pretty much everyone's reaction on Rin was: "Ah. She's not special." and it's actually that fact that made her episode such a good one! |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion changed my way to see this medium and start watching anime more critically Toradora made me almost fall in love with one character, and i felt depresssed like 3 days after finishing But especially Clannad: After Story changed my entire life, being the only THING that made me cry and made me better person i think. I don't care if almost anyone undestood the ending, and while the anime is not perfect, is 10 for me. |
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| Wow, such a grand story from the OP, I'm fascinated... |
| You are not your body, you are your brain, the "self" that emerges from within it. |
| Angel Beats!, Clannad and Another Imagine...you're 18 and you suck in life. In fact, school is the only thing that keeps you of suicide, cause you've been bullied for several years and still hope you make it through life. Yup, that's my life. The reason i still live is because of the 3 anime and Angels Beats especially. They literally changed my life. In the summer of 2013, i googled somewhat and found out about Another. Life sucked, so what could i lose? I decided to watch and became a little bit otaku. That anime gaved me tears and joy after long years. Next one i watched was Angel Beats; the real reason of all. It changed me so good, that i've got a tattoo of its logo and the text 'Ichiban no takaramono. It taught me that life isn't easy for anyone, but you must get through. In the end, everything can happen and who knows... life can be fun indeed. The anime was the best mix of sadness, joy, drama, fun i've ever seen and still is. Grass isn't greener at the neighbours house, so keep that in mind. Every life is precious, but only yourself can give it a meaning! And Clannad is a real tearjerker. It taught me to express my feeling and that it's not needed for a man to hold on to his feelings or to hide them. It showed me that miracles, sometimes, really exists! I hope that i could inspire someone with my story and in the end, i may not complain anymore. Almost 22 and within 3 years i got some good friends, a steady life with work and the best GF i could ever wish or should deserve! :) |
| ''Every life is valuable, but only yourself could give it a meaning'' |
| Anohana, it made me start valuing my time, not just with friends, but also with family. Every second matters and every memory matters :) |
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| No Game No Life changed my life forever. I used to have the mindset that no show, no matter how bad, would be able to be completely devoid of any likeable characters. It proved me wrong! :o |
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| For me, it was sora no otoshimono (also the first anime I've watched) Before watching it, I never understood the appeal of a 2d character. Like they're basically drawing with someone voicing over it, so how can people be so attracted to it? Then I watched it....there's no turning back. here i am |
WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS. |
| To Love-Ru, cause oppais and oshiris |
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| Hentai ouji to warawanai-neko for me.....made me learn smth in life....which is to value and take care of what you have with you....whether is a thing or someone important. :| |
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| I guess the only anime I could say that somewhat impacted my life considerably was Death Note. Not directly anyway. I didn't really care about anime until I was about 25. After working in Japan for a while, I decided to give anime a try and I picked Death Note. It was great and therefore sparked my further interest in anime. Now anime has become my main source of entertainment. There was a big chance that if I happened to pick something average or crap, I would just give up on anime after the first try. |
| I have plenty of life changing anime. Naruto, Darker Than Black, Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Shimoneta, Berserk, Fullmetal Alchemist. and they all did something different for me. but Rock Lee From Naruto taught me that I can be a genius too even if I was not as talented as my peers. Pein taught me that good and evil are two sides of the same coin. Itachi taught me that the Bond between brother is the strongest thing in the world. |
| "Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost." |
suitangi said: Anohana, it made me start valuing my time, not just with friends, but also with family. Every second matters and every memory matters :) Oh dude, Love Live changed my life, but Anohana destroyed it, in a good way that is. It made the same impact it did on you. I still can't get myself to watch it again, it's too hard for me to ever watch Anohana again. |
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gait_man said: Angel Beats!, Clannad and Another Imagine...you're 18 and you suck in life. In fact, school is the only thing that keeps you of suicide, cause you've been bullied for several years and still hope you make it through life. Yup, that's my life. The reason i still live is because of the 3 anime and Angels Beats especially. They literally changed my life. In the summer of 2013, i googled somewhat and found out about Another. Life sucked, so what could i lose? I decided to watch and became a little bit otaku. That anime gaved me tears and joy after long years. Next one i watched was Angel Beats; the real reason of all. It changed me so good, that i've got a tattoo of its logo and the text 'Ichiban no takaramono. It taught me that life isn't easy for anyone, but you must get through. In the end, everything can happen and who knows... life can be fun indeed. The anime was the best mix of sadness, joy, drama, fun i've ever seen and still is. Grass isn't greener at the neighbours house, so keep that in mind. Every life is precious, but only yourself can give it a meaning! And Clannad is a real tearjerker. It taught me to express my feeling and that it's not needed for a man to hold on to his feelings or to hide them. It showed me that miracles, sometimes, really exists! I hope that i could inspire someone with my story and in the end, i may not complain anymore. Almost 22 and within 3 years i got some good friends, a steady life with work and the best GF i could ever wish or should deserve! :) Oh man, every time I listen to Ichiban no takaramono Yui Ver. waterfalls from my eyes. It really broke something inside me that still hasn't been fixed. |
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| Clannad AS changed my life by making me more open minded about anime. I am not a fan of the romance genre in any media besides anime right now. When I first started watching anime, I avoided the genre completely (especially since my own love live was trash). I only wanted to watch action shows with good plots like Psycho-pass, Death Note, and Code Geass. I decided to give Clannad a try because I keep reading it's the greatest thing to hit the romance genre. After being utterly disappointed by the first season, I began the second season and it changed my mind about the romance genre completely. The challenges they went through, the character development, the feels, everything about it just seemed like the perfect romance story. If it wasn't for this show, I don't think I would've watched nearly as much of the stuff that I have on my list. And ironically, romance is my favorite genre now (though I still don't like it in media other than anime) |
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| ReLIFE. Rhe anime opened my eyes and many real life lessons xan be learn from this. How? 1. Be confident in your self. 2. Live your life to the fullest. 3. Keep on going and never give up. 4. Cherish the moment because it will not happen again. |
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| Gin no saji taught me to do my best in everything while being aware of my limits, and to not waste my chance to study (poor Komaba-kun) |
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| Aria helped me having a somewhat more optimistic outlook on life. |
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| Lol I made a thread exactly like this and someone on that thread said this thread existed already, haha... Anyway, on my thread I talked about how Koe no Katachi (A Silent Voice) made me a lot more sociable and open as a person than I'd been before. Sure, a lot of anime have core messages, but this one was the one that spoke out to me the most. |
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