| Do You Guys Tell People You Like Anime? I wrote something big here like a year ago, but I removed it and acted all professional cause I started getting so many replies. Anyways I usually will tell them I like anime, but it usually depends on who asks if they are some person who will like freak out about it, talk about it every 2 seconds or reference the crap out of series then I usually will act like I never heard of anime, otherwise I'll usually tell them I like it. Recently I've been finding out a lot of my friends like anime and manga, I found out that one of my friend's favorite show's is Wolfs Rain, Another watches the mainstream ones weekly such as One Piece,Bleach,Naruto,Pokemon,etc, Another reads manga he didn't tell me which ones and a few others that didn't tel me much about what they watch/read. It's nice knowing that their are people who like the same thing as you, I know a lot of people who don't know anybody in real life who like anime, but you always have the internet xD. |
VongolaXEspadaMay 29, 2015 4:58 AM
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| Yeah, I'm fine with tellling people only if anyone asks. |
| I've never had anyone hate me because I liked anime/manga. I've been bullied for other things, but as soon as I stood up for myself, people backed off. So yes, I am perfectly fine with telling people I like it. If they want to hate me for that, then that's just stupid and not my problem. |
| I'm fine with telling people. Why should I care what they have to say about it? I know lots of people that like anime and are open about it. It's not a crime and it's not something to be ashamed of. I don't get bullied about it and I have tons of friends. I guess it just depends on the school. 0_o |
| If someone asks, sure. I'm not going to just say "o hay i liek aniem" when the conversation is nowhere in that direction. |
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| Wait, people actually bully people who like anime/manga? That's pretty goddamn pathetic and I'd suggest you be a man and help her out in some way. And, yes, I am very comfortable with the fact that I like anime. If someone doesn't like that, they can go f*ck their selves. Seriously, don't be ashamed of something you like. They are clearly in the wrong, don't let anyone dissuade you from the things you like. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Thankfully in my country it's pretty common to like anime, so no problem here. |
| When I was in high school I used to keep quiet about it too, but things like that don't matter anymore once you're in college/university. |
Earth gets angry after a kick in the face. |
| When introducing myself, I don't say "Hai! I liek anime and manga!", but if someone asks, I will tell them. My friends all know about it (and they don't really care), and that's what matters. There is a girl in my class though who is a very "big" anime fan, and any time an oppurtinity is given, she is starting to speak about them and stuff - she doesn't really have any friends and most people think she's a weirdo, so I can see why one wouldn't want to tell about it to others. I think it's fine telling it to your friends, but shouldn't tell to every people you meet (it's true for every hobby though). As long as you are a normal fan, they won't think you are weird or anything. And if your friends will think you are not normal for liking anime and they start to hate you - they're not really your friends. |
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| Only if they asked. |
| Yes, I tell people I watch anime if they ask. And if they are still interested, I tell them some anime titles (such as Baccano!, Cowboy Bebop or Outlaw Star) that they might like even if they don't really like anime. |
| I have a few anime shirts I proudly wear when I go to uni....and considering I'm 6'2 and sport tribal tatts on both arms, no one really says shit as I don't fit the whole otaku stereotype even though I pretty much am at times ..and yes, I proudly say I like anime/manga....the only one who doesn't like me on it is my gf as she says I spend more time on my hobby then on her |
VongolaXEspada said: OK, So their is this Girl at my school she likes anime/manga and stuff and because she likes that stuff and she is ok with people knowing. Everybody hates her no one likes her. She is always being bullied and stuff because she like manga/anime. I don't tell People I Like Anime/Manga because I don't want that to happened to me, So are you ok with telling people it? Also no this girl isn't me, so don't commenting saying "is this girl you" No its not its someone else. Yea, soooo, they don't like her because she likes anime and manga? or is it because she won't shut up about it? there's a big difference between "Oh...yea I like anime I guess" and "ANIMAY IS DA BEST THING EVAR MY GAWD WATCH NARUTO YOU BAKA". Nothing wrong with liking anime. Everything wrong about being an obnoxious idiot and never shutting up. derp. |
| I don't see why I'd have a problem telling people that I like anime. Though, I won't go out of my way to tell them; they'd have to ask me. |
| I don't hide my love for anime and manga but I don't flaunt it by telling everyone I know either. If they ask, I tell them. I also mention it if it naturally comes up in a conversation. For example, if they ask what my favorite tv show is. I'll be like, "I don't really like or watch much regular tv, I usually only watch anime." That type of thing. |
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| I don't tell people that I like anime. ...because I don't talk to them. |
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TensaiShonen said: I have a few anime shirts I proudly wear when I go to uni....and considering I'm 6'2 and sport tribal tatts on both arms, no one really says shit as I don't fit the whole otaku stereotype even though I pretty much am at times ..and yes, I proudly say I like anime/manga....the only one who doesn't like me on it is my gf as she says I spend more time on my hobby then on her amen to that brother and she shouldnt care i mean i am anti social and there is nothing wrong with it. |
| My friends know I watch anime/read manga, and they think it is fine (otherwise they wouldn't be real friends at all). However I won't tell this in a introduction, since the first impression is always important. |
| Yea, I don't mind. I obviously won't parade around town with a megaphone telling everyone about my affinity for anime, but if a conversation is leaning towards it or if someone asks me, then sure, why not. |
| Only if someone asks or brings it up first. I don't volunteer the knowledge unless I'm joining the anime club at my university. |
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| I don't mind telling people about it, mainly because I just don't care what people think. If they say something bad to me I'll just say, "Well I'm sorry, but that is not my problem," and continue talking about what I was talking about. |
teanut said: When I was in high school I used to keep quiet about it too, but things like that don't matter anymore once you're in college/university. Quoted for truth. I didn't watch Anime much in Highschool anyways but I did like it but did not tell anyone because I didn't want friends to think I was pathetic. Once I was in college I didn't care about telling anyone, and they didn't care I watched it. Now that I am out of school and working from home, I don't have much people to tell anyway. :P |
| well...if i found someone loves anime too (from biodata, drawing ect) i'll tell him/her i love anime/manga too ^^ well if u tell peoples in ur intro that u love anime/manga in my place...they will think u as childish..person who have brain like a kindergarten children...wth? u_u |
| Only if someone asks. Unless it's online or something. Because I have been teased/bullied over liking it before. I think it's because I have a small school, so there isn't a wide variety of people and interests. I don't wear anime themed things to school, but in class when I'm bored, I draw (manga style), so I think that's what makes people suspect I like anime. |
| If people wanna know I tell them. otherwise I don't. |
| Well, y'know, like in the army... what was that? "Don't ask, don't tell." Though when I consider someone as a closer friend than others, I would tell them. |
| If they ask, I tell them. |
VongolaXEspada said: OK, So their is this Girl at my school she likes anime/manga and stuff and because she likes that stuff and she is ok with people knowing. Everybody hates her no one likes her. She is always being bullied and stuff because she like manga/anime. Are you actually sure its only because she or you told people that she watches anime and nothing else? Does this girl dress and act like a normal person? Does she wear anime nerd clothes, bastardize Japanese by mixing a a few Japanese words that she knows in with english, claims she does not watch cartoons even though she admits to watching anime, occasionally dresses up as cartoon characters and sits in class all day drawing little cartoon characters? In other words a weeaboo fag? Does she do anything else to stick out? Does she dress as some faggy emo kid? Is her teeth so yellow she slows down traffic when she yawns? Is he a hair a different color once a month? Is she a band geek? Is she severely overweight Does she look like that idiot anime nerd girl who got rejected on American idol? Does she play chess or something else that would make her seem abnormal? I don't tell People I Like Anime/Manga because I don't want that to happened to me, So are you ok with telling people it? Also no this girl isn't me, so don't commenting saying "is this girl you" No its not its someone else. I do not go around telling people I watch anime.However if someone asks I will say sure I watch anime and I will also admit that I watch Simpsons, South Park, Metalocalypse, Boondocks, American Dad, Family Guy and any other cartoon out there. Watching cartoons from Japan is no different than watching cartoons from anywhere else. If go and act like some big weeaboo fag about it then you can expect people to tease you. |
| yeah..I'm OK with it.. in fact some of my classmates in school are curious of watching hentai so they come to me and ask if i watch anime(usually they ask me because they always see me drawing anime and stuffs) ... and if I say "yeah", they'll keep on asking me if watching hentai is really that good? such feeble minded pervs >.> |
| Anime is a part of my life,so I'm not ashamed of it! As a matter of fact,when my wife and I were dating and she came over to my home to visit I think I was watching Initial d at the time,I didn't take it off when she came. This is a form of entertainment that I enjoy and she had to accept me for who I am. Funny thing is she still married me and initial d is one of her favourite animes! :) |
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| Whenever anyone asks or brings up the topic, im not shy =] well its also coz im already known as the 'jock' so doesnt really bother me xD |
KimuraNov 29, 2010 7:50 PM
| I have always been very protective of my Internet life, and that would include watching anime, discussing it, and many other "fan" topics I have talked about at boards since 2005 or so. As the years go by I am starting to stop caring about these things. Most of my friends don't watch anime, so I don't feel the need to tell them anything, but if they brought the topic I wouldn't be reluctant to express my point of view. |
| Don't do it keep it a secret but it's okay if you have other friends who enjoy anime. Take that one anime "Ore no Imouta-" for example. |
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| i only tell when i am asked. I actually had some classmates who like animes. I hate it how easily someone gets judged negatively because of being an otaku. |
MelbShaw said: Don't do it keep it a secret but it's okay if you have other friends who enjoy anime. Take that one anime "Ore no Imouta-" for example. No, you know good and well that'll end badily, what happened to Kirino can happen to you. I suggest you: 1. Only tell if you are asked. 2. Only tell your friends that you watch anime (if you aren't asked). |
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| I have no problem telling people I like it if they ask. In high school most people who knew me knew I liked anime and didn't have a problem with it, being pres. of your high school anime club is kinda hard to hide XD. Now in college people know too, I gave a speech on it to my speech class, no one treats me any different now. I guess it just depends on the people around you? |
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| If someone asks me directly I won't lie and say I don't like it but I normally don't bring it up. My friends are what got me into anime and manga so if I really need to talk anime I can talk to them about it. |
| I will, but only if someone asks. No one ever harassed me in college for liking anime. However, I don't talk about it much, because I've noticed most people in real life don't seem to know very much about anime, so I can't talk about it much. However, I will share this, when I was still in high school, I was harassed for not liking anime and manga. I swear to god I'm not making this up. I am the only person in the world to be harassed for not outright whoring myself to anime. In my defense though, just about all anime available in America at that time sucked, so really, they should not have been surprised that I'd favor Futurama over Inuyasha. However, I have been bullied for liking cartoons in general. Apparently, all boys over the age of 13 that still enjoy cartoons are "pussies." Does it surprise anyone that I hate a large majority of the human race? |
| "Simply by the presence of butthurt, this level of reasoning is possible for Furudo Erika. What do you think, everyone?" |
| It's a chore with all the glaring and stuff but if I feel comfortable, I'll tell them. |
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| Unless someone asks I don't say it |
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| I am definitely fine with telling people. But it is not something that I go around broadcasting either. If I'm asked what I like I would say anime with a whole bunch of other stuff. |
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