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Nov 7, 2013 4:44 AM

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Yes, the time I first got into anime. Those anime are all Shounen XD

Itachi from Naruro
Haibara Ai from Detective Conan
Sesshoumaru from Inuyasha
Nov 7, 2013 9:47 AM

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Itachi from Naruro
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Piccolo. As a kid I had never seen an alien like that in my life and after seeing him kill
it was basically mandatory for me to watch DBZ.
Nov 7, 2013 9:55 AM

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I watched Da Capo just to see Junichi and Sakura get together.
Nov 7, 2013 9:58 AM

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Nope, I can't say I have ever.
Nov 7, 2013 10:01 AM

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Well Motoko from GitS is really awesome, but so is the rest of the cast so I can't say I watch it just for her.

I really like the Medicine guy in Mononoke. He's the only recurring character and he's a badass to boot so yeah.
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Christians and Satanists are technically the same thing
Nov 7, 2013 10:02 AM

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yeah, started watching gurren lagann for nia's character design
Nov 7, 2013 10:10 AM

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I've avoided anime due to certain character designs or qualities (sorry OP, but that'd be shonen-ai) but I have never watched one for anything like that.
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Nov 7, 2013 10:34 AM

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The only one I can think of it Lucky Star because of Konata
Nov 7, 2013 10:52 AM

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Yes, although there actually has to be some sort of hint of romance, and not just two characters sharing the same anime. For instance the only reason I'm watching kyoukai no katana is because they've hinted at romance and I want to see if it goes anywhere.
also pedophile undertones, da fu?

If you really want to fit in, just put Legend of the Galactic Heroes in your top 5 and have it be the only 10-rated anime in your list.
Nov 7, 2013 2:16 PM

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Yes, very often my only reason to keep watching something is a certain character. Ships not so much, I'm not a fan of how anime portrays romance.
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Nov 7, 2013 2:51 PM

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Killua is about the only reason I watch HunterxHunter.

and i found that show b'caus it was dubbed by same person as another character i love.- Akira-mia hime

speaking of which the only thing i like about that show it Akirax Takumi- who i love!!!
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Nov 7, 2013 2:54 PM

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Pretty much the reason why I continue to watch FMP is because of Kaname and Sousuke. It's not that I'm waiting for them to hook up or something, but it's extremely interesting to watch them interact and their relationship grow.
Nov 7, 2013 2:56 PM

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for the first 30 episodes or so of gintama sougo was essentially the only thing keeping me entertained

For one piece up and till arlong park zoro was the only thing keeping me entertained and watching

Only reason i could finish hyouka was i kind of liked the pairing between chitanda and oreki, sort of, the show was still garbage in the end

those are the only ones that come to mind

Immahnoob said:
Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

tokiyashiro said:

Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

Nov 7, 2013 5:24 PM

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I watched logh for yang wen li, stayed for plot.

I finished code geass for lelouch, but the show was still retarded.
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Nov 7, 2013 5:59 PM

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Holo in 'Spice and Wolf', Kagami & Konata in 'Lucky Star', Yuno in 'Mirai Nikki' are the series that come to mind.
Nov 7, 2013 6:01 PM

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There are several shows that i continued just because of one or two characters.
Nov 7, 2013 6:06 PM

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Yuno from Mirai Nikki. Otherwise I would've dropped it.
Nov 7, 2013 6:11 PM

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It's essential to enjoy certain genres like romance, drama, or slice of life which are primarily character driven, so yeah, probably.
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Nov 23, 2013 2:05 AM

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Infinite Stratos: Laura
Evangelion: Asuka
Denpa Onna: Towa
Little Bustes: Rin
And I read the Index novels for more Accelerator, and the Kami nomi manga for more Keima.
And I'm considering watching Highschool DXD for Koneko.
Nov 23, 2013 2:23 AM

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At this point, I'm only watching Coppelion because of Haruto and the Ozu sisters. They actually bring something to the table, too bad the rest of the cast is just cookie cutter morons on a silver platter.
Nov 23, 2013 2:24 AM

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Kuroneko was the only adequate character in OreImo. That was a chore to finish.
Nov 23, 2013 2:37 AM

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Yes for most series. For instance, Kyou from Clannad.


Nov 23, 2013 2:49 AM

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Even Char & Laura charm cannot keep my attention on IS 2 now.
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Nov 23, 2013 4:46 AM

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Yes but can't think any at the moment
Nov 23, 2013 11:29 AM

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Some moments in One Piece.. I watch just for Luffy
Nov 23, 2013 11:30 AM

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Yes.

If Yuki Nagatou wasn't in Haruhi Suzumiya, the series would be unwatchable.
Nov 23, 2013 11:31 AM

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I watch the Monogatari series for Hitagi. So yes.
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Nov 23, 2013 11:57 AM
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I haven't and never would
Nov 23, 2013 12:12 PM

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I only got into Kuroshitsuji because i thought the main character (Sebastian) was hot. Now it's a guilty pleasure.
Nov 23, 2013 1:18 PM

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I don't look for a specific pairing, but I do read the synopsis and if there is a pairing that does sound interesting I will watch it.

For example Midori no Hibi

After reading the synopsis it sounded really stupid but I was so interested to see what they were going to do with it that I watched it... so glad that I did, it was a laugh and very enjoyable.
Nov 23, 2013 1:33 PM

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I think I've only done this with 3 series

School Days (Katsura)
Da Capo I (Sakura)
kono minikuku mo utsukushii sekai (Akari)
Nov 23, 2013 8:41 PM

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Pat_To_Do-List said:
No, I have never done that. But I believe you are not alone on doing this kind of thing.


Me trying to do this in Manga forum. Doesn't work...
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Nov 24, 2013 11:11 AM

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Yep.
Nov 24, 2013 11:59 AM

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A few time shows I have watched for specific characters Yuno from mirai nikki, Holo from Spice & Wolf are the ones that come to mind. as for pairings the only one I can think of is Konata & Kagami, though you need your yuri goggles on for the subtext.
Nov 24, 2013 12:01 PM

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hellsing tv

Alucard all the way
Nov 24, 2013 3:25 PM

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hmm this has happened to me a few times, and with anime that really is subpar imo

yoite - nabari no ou
kaname - vampire knight

bleh

both were short enough that i just finished them
Nov 24, 2013 6:23 PM
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Watched The Idolm@ster because i saw Iori somewhere.
Nov 24, 2013 6:35 PM
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When I watched Black Butler 2 for Sebastian. But that season ruined Black Butler for me. I kind off wished they hadn't of made it and left it at the end of the original Black Butler series.
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Nov 24, 2013 8:48 PM

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Pairings: Still keeping up with Bleach because of IchiHime. Put some anime into my PTW just because of the romantic AMVs made off it.

Characters: Put some anime into my PTW because of how attractive some characters look. Usually, I discover this through people's MAL profiles or tumblr images. Completed Watamote only because of the awkward-as-hell MC. Completed some other shows because of voice actors. Completed Servant x Service because of Hasabe.
Nov 24, 2013 8:54 PM
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Bakuman for the sole purpose of watching Hiramaru and Niizuma. The rest were petty.
Nov 24, 2013 8:55 PM

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CANDY FUCKING BOY. YURI FOR THE MOTHERFUCKING WIN!!!!!
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I like lolis.

I don't like them sexually.

It's hard to not like lolis, their cuteness pander to the same emotions that naturally makes us fathers.

But it's hard to get off to anything that doesn't have any adult women characteristics like large tits, ass, and thighs.




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Nov 24, 2013 8:58 PM

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Yeah, unfortunately... but I ended dropping the show for obvious reasons.
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Nov 25, 2013 3:42 AM

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watched infinit stratos and mayo chiki ! for Hanazawa Kana voice's , so yes !
Nov 25, 2013 4:34 AM
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Well three of my top 5 series(Gurren Lagann, Shakugan no Shana and Fairy Tail) where all watched for a red haired character. That's not the only reason I like those shows it's just what got me interested in watching them.
Nov 25, 2013 4:39 AM

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One Piece.

Started watching when Oda introduce Boa Hancock as Luffy's possible love interest
Nov 25, 2013 5:20 AM

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Guilty Crown, because of Inori. Kinda disappointed, though. You know why.
Nov 25, 2013 5:35 AM

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Yes. Pretty much every schoolgirl comedy I've watched and enjoyed was because of how some characters interacted with each other.

Also, I watched Bleach mainly because I liked Aizen and Hollow Ichigo.
Nov 25, 2013 12:34 PM

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I have done this for 3 times:

OreImo (because of Kirino)
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo (because of Mashiro)
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shita (because of Rikka)
Nov 25, 2013 1:15 PM

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I watched Mondaiji just for Kurousagi and that was by far the worst decision I made as Mondaiji has been the absolute worst series I have ever watched.
I will never again watch a show just because of a character design.
Nov 25, 2013 3:51 PM

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Wadezig said:
I saw Haruhi on someone's signature, and I think she's interesting. Plus, she is liked by many, so I watched the series. It didn't leave me much impression, but Kyon made the show watchable.

Onizuka. Reading his profile is enough to make me watch GTO.


This is my fall into Anime... She was honestly attractive, so I asked "what is she from?"
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