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Apr 22, 2015 8:31 PM
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Wouldn't people get more enjoyment out of seeing a happy relationship where the two have mutual feelings for eachother? I know it's not realistic for it to be this way all the time, but it's way better.
Apr 22, 2015 8:33 PM
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It depends on the show
If its brilliantly portrayed like H&C, then its great of course
and besides, I enjoy realism moar than pure fiction
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Apr 22, 2015 8:34 PM
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How else are betas going identify with the MC?
Apr 22, 2015 8:35 PM
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Are you talking about the generic romance anime that basically go no where by the end? Where was it stated people prefer that?
Apr 22, 2015 8:37 PM
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Probably because the conclusions can be satisfying.
Apr 22, 2015 8:39 PM
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it's a good source for romantic drama
H&C played with unrequited love well

Apr 22, 2015 8:40 PM
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Paul said:
Are you talking about the generic romance anime that basically go no where by the end? Where was it stated people prefer that?


I'm talking about animes like Kids on the slope, Nagi No Asukara, Anohana, Etc.
Apr 22, 2015 8:40 PM
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Maybe they find the situation relatable? I've liked some shows and rated them higher than they deserved because I could put myself in the protagonist's shoes. I like anime that I can relate to, it makes me feel like less of the lowly proletariat loser that I am.
Apr 22, 2015 8:40 PM
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Oh, why do people like them?

Well, sometimes it just works out depending on the anime. It's usually something that's built up to or fits the nature of the show. It could also be the characters themselves seeming like they'd be better off.
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Apr 22, 2015 8:40 PM

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Reminds them of real life. IT HURTS SO GOOD.
Apr 22, 2015 8:41 PM

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Do people like it? I like unrequited love that turns into mutual love but that doesn't happen THAT often.
Apr 22, 2015 8:44 PM

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TrillSenpai said:
I'm talking about animes like Kids on the slope, Nagi No Asukara, Anohana, Etc.
Sadly, Watanabe and his team did not adapted the last volume of teh manga
if they did, then that ending of Kids of the Slope will have been spectacular
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Apr 22, 2015 8:47 PM

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Remv_quevav said:
Sadly, Watanabe and his team did not adapted the last volume of teh manga
if they did, then that ending of Kids of the Slope will have been spectacular


What would the ending have looked like?
Apr 22, 2015 8:50 PM

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TrillSenpai said:
Remv_quevav said:
Sadly, Watanabe and his team did not adapted the last volume of teh manga
if they did, then that ending of Kids of the Slope will have been spectacular

What would the ending have looked like?
just read it
i dnt wnt 2 spoil it to u lol
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Apr 22, 2015 8:52 PM

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Remv_quevav said:
TrillSenpai said:

What would the ending have looked like?
just read it
i dnt wnt 2 spoil it to u lol


damn, now I want to read it.
Apr 22, 2015 9:00 PM
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After hearing about this "Honey and Clover" for the umpteenth time I think I might watch it.

If it has a childhood friend she better be getting the D at the end though.
Apr 23, 2015 2:36 AM
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Feaor said:
How else are betas going identify with the MC?
Apr 23, 2015 2:42 AM

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Actually, oblivious to love situations are quite common in anime, but unrequited love is more of a thing confined in the shoujo genre, and is kind of rare. Unless you mean the losing ship in harem series.
Apr 23, 2015 2:44 AM

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I personally don't enjoy that kind of anime. I prefer a relationship, even if there is drama.
Apr 23, 2015 2:46 AM

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I find a lot of them relateable since I've liked someone for a long time without reciprocation. It's used as a device to make a character grow and shine which is really nice. I really like their dedication and will.

And yes, y'all should watch H&C. Best show ever.
Apr 23, 2015 2:46 AM

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So they can relate to the pathetic character being friendzoned.
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Apr 23, 2015 2:49 AM

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Jaguer91 said:
So they can relate to the pathetic character being friendzoned.


Beta males unite!
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Apr 23, 2015 2:57 AM

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mayukachan said:
And yes, y'all should watch H&C. Best show ever.

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Idc if you think its weird, I have a life and friends and an income of money.

Apr 23, 2015 4:28 AM

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Honestly I don't even remember many of these lol.
Majority of romances have mutual love, but them often lacking conclusion for no reason is another thing.
Apr 23, 2015 4:31 AM

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I don't like it and never will love it, coz its a trolling romance and stupid and will left the other bitter or bitter sweet!!!!

Booo to unrequited love!!!!!
#CHEXIT
Apr 23, 2015 4:37 AM

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Because we're sadists and it's fun watching other people getting rejected.
Apr 23, 2015 4:43 AM

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1. They are relatable for a lot of people
2. They evoke bittersweet feelings (which some people love)
3. They provide good drama
4. They are realistic (some people like this)

There's nothing wrong with an unfulfilled love. In fact, it can make the story much deeper. The last thing you want to do is pull out a half-assed good "mutual love" ending or something just for the sake of it. I don't understand why people prefer bad endings where the couple get together to a good ending where they don't get together, but hey, people are different.
Apr 23, 2015 4:47 AM

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Harukaze25 said:
1. They are relatable for a lot of people
2. They evoke bittersweet feelings (which some people love)
3. They provide good drama
4. They are realistic (some people like this)

There's nothing wrong with an unfulfilled love. In fact, it can make the story much deeper. The last thing you want to do is pull out a half-assed good "mutual love" ending or something just for the sake of it. I don't understand why people prefer bad endings where the couple get together to a good ending where they don't get together, but hey, people are different.


So it's like, I spent 12 episodes knowing at all the hardship , tears, happy moments, and courtship.. was for nothing? dammit!!!!
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#CHEXIT
Apr 23, 2015 5:27 AM

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Imeon said:

So it's like, I spent 12 episodes knowing at all the hardship , tears, happy moments, and courtship.. was for nothing? dammit!!!!

You're not watching a good show if you feel unfulfilled. Well written unrequited love romances do end happy.
Apr 23, 2015 5:50 AM

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mayukachan said:
Imeon said:

So it's like, I spent 12 episodes knowing at all the hardship , tears, happy moments, and courtship.. was for nothing? dammit!!!!

You're not watching a good show if you feel unfulfilled. Well written unrequited love romances do end happy.


Actually, I'm fulfilled after watching a good anime that ended with a requited love as a closure This why I fill so annoyed by some anime under the harem and romance genre with no definite conclusion or at least an anime closure. eg. that alchemy girl with a magic tail and blacksmith which ended like nothing happen between them
RPSB9Apr 23, 2015 5:53 AM
#CHEXIT
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Imeon said:
mayukachan said:

You're not watching a good show if you feel unfulfilled. Well written unrequited love romances do end happy.


Actually, I'm fulfilled after watching a good anime that ending with a requited love at the end. This why I fill so annoyed by anime like harem and romance with no definite conclusion or at least an anime closure.

What I'm saying is the good shows make you realize that love isn't everything and shows that the character can move on from struggles like these.

For example,
Apr 23, 2015 6:18 AM

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What blows my mind is how unrequited childhood crushes are treated as serious character/romantic development (aka Sakura from Naruto). She's possibly the only character in the series where I've had to stop and ask "really?" each time she does something related to Sasuke.
Apr 23, 2015 6:23 AM

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realism + relatability
Apr 23, 2015 6:53 AM

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Variety. There's hordes of "requited" love titles so a few unrequited ones satisfies a niche interest.

Also, the harder the resistance the sweeter the reward (or hoped for) reward ie: the girl/guy playing hard to get makes them even more desirable. Which is another reason why archetypes like tsunderes, kuuderes and danderes make a romance more rewarding when the non-dere part is overcome.

For instance, Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou: getting a smile or a laugh out of Ritsu becomes a highlight episode and the sense of accomplishment relatively higher. Holding hands or an embrace in such titles become almost like kissing scenes in normal romance titles.
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Apr 23, 2015 3:49 PM

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mayukachan said:
Imeon said:


Actually, I'm fulfilled after watching a good anime that ending with a requited love at the end. This why I fill so annoyed by anime like harem and romance with no definite conclusion or at least an anime closure.

What I'm saying is the good shows make you realize that love isn't everything and shows that the character can move on from struggles like these.

For example,


I'll never watch it.... coz I know the ending and I don't like it.
#CHEXIT
Apr 23, 2015 8:15 PM

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Remv_quevav said:
It depends on the show
If its brilliantly portrayed like H&C, then its great of course
and besides, I enjoy realism moar than pure fiction


Was about to say the same thing

I prefer bittersweet romance rather than happy ones. In additon to H&C, 5 centimeters per second also portrayed this amazingly.
Apr 23, 2015 11:11 PM

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Imeon said:
mayukachan said:

What I'm saying is the good shows make you realize that love isn't everything and shows that the character can move on from struggles like these.

For example,


I'll never watch it.... coz I know the ending and I don't like it.


it's not worth it no matter what people say
boring, uneventful, main character is an idiot, it's not 'moving' at all. the best thing about is a song that plays at the end. and that's about it

hyped to the maximum for nice visuals (which don't look all THAT well now in 2015)
Apr 23, 2015 11:16 PM

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Imaishi said:
Imeon said:


I'll never watch it.... coz I know the ending and I don't like it.


it's not worth it no matter what people say
boring, uneventful, main character is an idiot, it's not 'moving' at all. the best thing about is a song that plays at the end. and that's about it

hyped to the maximum for nice visuals (which don't look all THAT well now in 2015)


You can just watch the music video "One More Time, One More Chance" instead of the movie.
Apr 23, 2015 11:17 PM

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BlueKite said:
the music video was much better IMO
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BlueKite said:
Remv_quevav said:
It depends on the show
If its brilliantly portrayed like H&C, then its great of course
and besides, I enjoy realism moar than pure fiction


Was about to say the same thing

I prefer bittersweet romance rather than happy ones. In additon to H&C, 5 centimeters per second also portrayed this amazingly.



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Apr 23, 2015 11:56 PM

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You know how people sometimes have masochistic tendencies. This time not physically but emotionally.
Apr 23, 2015 11:58 PM

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Audience thinks unrequited love is more relatable vs mutual love
save all the cute girls from ntr manga
Apr 24, 2015 2:08 AM

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Remv_quevav said:
BlueKite said:
the music video was much better IMO


Yes, I gave it a 10 and the movie a 9

I still love the movie though.
Apr 24, 2015 2:13 AM

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i dont
Apr 24, 2015 3:07 PM

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More drama.
More interesting.
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TrillSenpai said:
Paul said:
Are you talking about the generic romance anime that basically go no where by the end? Where was it stated people prefer that?


I'm talking about animes like Kids on the slope, Nagi No Asukara, Anohana, Etc.


On the anime's that you have mentioned above, its a big part but thats not all there is to it to the story, try focusing on the other things that the story is trying to show. As for me i like them, it adds up, and is what makes anime better sometimes.

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