November 23rd, 2013
99 Completed Anime Down So Far...
Wow...so here I am on the cusp of having 100 copleted anime under my belt. In recognition of that fact, I want to take some time to reflect on my experiences thus far; more or less for personal reasons, but hopefully it's not too boring for anyone else who decides to take the time to read through it. And for those of you who do, you'll also get a little clearer understanding as to why I'm so infatuated with Chobits.
Now, I know very well that there are tons of people here on MAL who have thousands in their completed list, but for me this is still something of a surprising milestone. See, just 3 months ago, I wasn't just indifferent towards anime, I actually harboured something of a dislike towards it for personal reasons. Looking back I realize that much of my negativity towards it was thanks to ignorance on my part.
Growing up, all I really knew about anime was from what my friends watched, which was DBZ, Naruto, Bleach, etc.; so mainly shounen battle anime. A quick look at my current anime list will back up the fact that I'm definitely not a fan of those types of shows. As ridiculous as this may sound, I really thought that that's what anime was all about, thus I ignored it.
Then, this September, Chobits happened. As anyone who's seen my recommendations or read my "About Me" section of my profile. Chobits holds a very, very special place in my heart. I was completely and utterly captivated by it. The comedy and romance caught me totally by surprise, the idea of an android and human falling in love with each other really grabbed me, and Chii's innocence, curiousity, and sense of wonder instantly made her my favorite character in any TV show, movie, or cartoon. In the end, it finally made me realize that there is so much more to anime than what I thought I knew, and by the time the show was finished I knew I'd found something special, and I needed more.
And with that, my journey to find similar anime began. Looking at how much that path has evolved in just 3 months still surprises me. Love stories like ef: A Tale of Memories and Clannad have left me in tears and awe. Comedies like Heaven's Lost Property and Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu had me cracking up non-stop. I could keep going, Mirai Nikki, Another, Welcome to the NHK...and the list of incredible experiences just keeps on going.
Honestly, I can't believe it's already been 3 months, and even harder to believe is, in that short time, I've seen 99 anime from start to finish. Also strange is that I usually grow bored of something, no matter how much I like it, after this much...saturation...of it, but in this case, I'm not even close. If anything, I've only grown more fond of it!
So, as I sit back and remnisce, I also look to the future with excitement every bit as intense as my memories. I can't help but look forward to all the surprises, all the laughs, and all the emotions that I'm bound to experience as I continue forward and smile.
And all of this; the memories, the anticipation, is thanks to an adorably innocent blond android teaching me that there's so much more than I ever thought possible to anime.
Now, I know very well that there are tons of people here on MAL who have thousands in their completed list, but for me this is still something of a surprising milestone. See, just 3 months ago, I wasn't just indifferent towards anime, I actually harboured something of a dislike towards it for personal reasons. Looking back I realize that much of my negativity towards it was thanks to ignorance on my part.
Growing up, all I really knew about anime was from what my friends watched, which was DBZ, Naruto, Bleach, etc.; so mainly shounen battle anime. A quick look at my current anime list will back up the fact that I'm definitely not a fan of those types of shows. As ridiculous as this may sound, I really thought that that's what anime was all about, thus I ignored it.
Then, this September, Chobits happened. As anyone who's seen my recommendations or read my "About Me" section of my profile. Chobits holds a very, very special place in my heart. I was completely and utterly captivated by it. The comedy and romance caught me totally by surprise, the idea of an android and human falling in love with each other really grabbed me, and Chii's innocence, curiousity, and sense of wonder instantly made her my favorite character in any TV show, movie, or cartoon. In the end, it finally made me realize that there is so much more to anime than what I thought I knew, and by the time the show was finished I knew I'd found something special, and I needed more.
And with that, my journey to find similar anime began. Looking at how much that path has evolved in just 3 months still surprises me. Love stories like ef: A Tale of Memories and Clannad have left me in tears and awe. Comedies like Heaven's Lost Property and Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu had me cracking up non-stop. I could keep going, Mirai Nikki, Another, Welcome to the NHK...and the list of incredible experiences just keeps on going.
Honestly, I can't believe it's already been 3 months, and even harder to believe is, in that short time, I've seen 99 anime from start to finish. Also strange is that I usually grow bored of something, no matter how much I like it, after this much...saturation...of it, but in this case, I'm not even close. If anything, I've only grown more fond of it!
So, as I sit back and remnisce, I also look to the future with excitement every bit as intense as my memories. I can't help but look forward to all the surprises, all the laughs, and all the emotions that I'm bound to experience as I continue forward and smile.
And all of this; the memories, the anticipation, is thanks to an adorably innocent blond android teaching me that there's so much more than I ever thought possible to anime.
Posted by ExtendedRenegade | Nov 23, 2013 2:18 PM | 0 comments