| Hi guys, extremely few people that i know of watch animes where i stay (they find it weird for adults to watch cartoons). However, some of my friends were curious why i show so much interest to animes. i ALWAYS use 'shingeki no kyojin' as a sure fire way to get them interested in anime Lol. What about you guys? |
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| My friends IRL don't care about chinese cartoons, I've try before to convince them to watch something, but there's no point since they're never going to watch it. So I just gave up. |
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 NasalShark said: I'd love to squeeze your nipples until they look like a purple slushie, Senpai. |
| Dragon Ball/Z ... If not HxH 2011, and if they want something serious Death Parade. |
| Meh, if they never watched one I recommend starting with the overated ones like bleach, naruto, one piece, SAO, etc. If they liked those, then they will surely continue. If you give them a masterpiece they will always search and expect anime to be masterpieces. Also, it depends on what they want to watch. |
| Depends on what they like in regular entertainment. I'll use something similar to what they already like. Adenture Time = Senyuu Blade Runner = Ergo Proxy British-style comedy = Nichijou American-style comedy = Danshi Koukosei no Nichijou Sherlock = Hyouka Teen dramas = Hanasaku Iroha Supernatural stuff = Kokoro Connect The only times I'm stuck is with Sci-Fi, horror and action because Japan sucks at it. |
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Red_Tuesday said: Depends on what they like in regular entertainment. I'll use something similar to what they already like. Adenture Time = Senyuu Blade Runner = Ergo Proxy British-style comedy = Nichijou Sherlock = Hyouka Teen dramas = Hanasaku Iroha Supernatural stuff = Kokoro Connect The only times I'm stuck is with Sci-Fi, horror and action because Japan sucks at it. Don't mecha animes count as sci-fi??? |
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| I don't introduce people to anime because I don't want to ruin their lives. |
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| Huh. My friend hated ALL anime because her other friend kept trying to make her watch Naruto and sht like that. So, me, being the person who has seen a sht ton of anime, decided to start Hellsing Ultimate with her. She loved it. And she was like 'Wow you found an anime I like!' She's one for GORE, and depth to plot, or pretty evil characters. Usually a lot of death. Pretty sure she's messed in the head irl (Idk she never sleeps, she plays AC, and Skyrim/Oblivion as the dark brotherhood a ton, and a lot of other dark RPG console games with death) But, what I'm saying is it depends soley on their personality. So, just find out what they like in general. Like ask them 'What games do you play?" 'What books do you read?" 'What movies do you like?" Anyways, if they're one to not like cartoons/animated movies at all whatsoever then don't try to show them anything. If they like IRL sports, show them sports anime of those sports that were rated highly. You don't have to like the anime, its just a way to get them into the niche. |
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| I usually suggest them Death Note since it's a popular one and it'll probably grab them pretty fast |
TaichoMo said: Don't mecha animes count as sci-fi??? Yeah and the only good mecha I've seen is Suisei no Gargantia, and its focus isn't really on typical Sci-fi things. And I still almost dropped it because of the insipid battle in the opening minutes of the first episode.¨ Edit: Though the newest Gundam seemed OK at first, if not the fugly colourful big toy mechs showed up |
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Hotaru__Shidare said: My friends are into Tarantino movies so I tried to give them something familiar by introducing them to Black Lagoon, they thought it was pretty good. Honestly you should show them mind-fuk animes like FLCL, and Paranoia Agent. IF they liked the way Pulp Fiction was. Idk if they've seen pulp fiction (my favorite in his movie series) or not. |
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| I told a friend of mine to watch Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. They ended up liking it and moving on to other shows. |
Red_Tuesday said: TaichoMo said: Don't mecha animes count as sci-fi??? Yeah and the only good mecha I've seen is Suisei no Gargantia, and its focus isn't really on typical Sci-fi things. And I still almost dropped it because of the insipid battle in the opening minutes of the first episode. Dude watch good mecha like Gurren Laggan or Eureka 7. Jeez. |
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| Bleach, the best anime in the werld. |
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dakotasapphire said: Red_Tuesday said: Yeah and the only good mecha I've seen is Suisei no Gargantia, and its focus isn't really on typical Sci-fi things. And I still almost dropped it because of the insipid battle in the opening minutes of the first episode. Dude watch good mecha like Gurren Laggan or Eureka 7. Jeez. Dropped TTGL. Dumb world and premise, and I hated the bikini doll they put in it as fanservice for no reason. The comedy was also super stale. |
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| no first timers in my life i tell ya that |
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| Death note is the ideal show specially the idea and premise could be really interesting for new comers |
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| I'm a closet fan so I've never really recommend something, but I would go for something not too whacky/no boobs flopping around. For instance, FMA/B. |
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| boku no pico he almost stopped being my friend |
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| 1st anime I give em is Darker than Black - almost always very impressed, cuz many ppl I suggested DN said it's boring. |
| Is it GreanPeace? I don't think so - whine to your parents or tell'em to buy sth for ur buttpain. Those ppl won't help you. .. ..  |
burnsama said: I don't introduce people to anime because I don't want to ruin their lives. I learned this the hard way. I've introduced an ex girlfriend to anime and I honestly feel bad about it. When we were still together she got interested in anime so I suggested to watch Fullmetal Alchemist together. I thought she would like it but she didn't simply like it, no she really really loved it. At first it was quite harmless with just drawing some fanart (and she already liked drawing), but eventually she also started to act different. She started to use random Japanese words/nyaa sounds and she tried to act like a "cute/awkward" anime character. She always wanted to be a lawyer, but suddenly she wanted to study Japanese. I recently saw her for the first time in 3 years, so I was kinda interested in how she is doing nowadays, however she only wanted to talk about Seikon no Qwaser. |
KonaKoffee4 said: boku no pico he almost stopped being my friend Should have recommend Utsu Musume Sayuri instead. @OT I recommended Inferno Cop to a friend once...he loved it and wanted to watch more. |
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| Now I have One Punch Man to show everyone... |
| I always introduce my friends to anime with Death Note,seems to work as it gets them interested in the medium. |
| I introduced a friend to anime through Ghost Stories. Good times, good times... Dopu said: LMFAO! If this is true, then this is the most hilarious shit ever. Kind of messed up, but still hilarious.burnsama said: I don't introduce people to anime because I don't want to ruin their lives. I learned this the hard way. I've introduced an ex girlfriend to anime and I honestly feel bad about it. When we were still together she got interested in anime so I suggested to watch Fullmetal Alchemist together. I thought she would like it but she didn't simply like it, no she really really loved it. At first it was quite harmless with just drawing some fanart (and she already liked drawing), but eventually she also started to act different. She started to use random Japanese words/nyaa sounds and she tried to act like a "cute/awkward" anime character. She always wanted to be a lawyer, but suddenly she wanted to study Japanese. I recently saw her for the first time in 3 years, so I was kinda interested in how she is doing nowadays, however she only wanted to talk about Seikon no Qwaser. |
| What Kabaneri Did Wrong: - Edgelord protagonist - Special snowflake girlfriend - Giving humans powers - Failing to create a unique/memorable setting What Kabaneri Did Right: ... |
| Keroro Gunsou. In one day I turned my best friend from 'all anime sucks except Pokemon but that doesn't count' to a mild weeaboo phase (we had our own anime blog cringe). |
| "No, son, you may not have your body pillow at the dinner table!" |
| Steins;Gate, FMAB, and AoT. All have something that can intrigue viewers and there's a subtle amount of fanservice. |
| Big Order (TV):great anime or greatest anime? |
| I introduced my friend to baby steps because he's a big tennis fan. |
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| ive given up, theres no point they're all so stubborn. Why is it that when they recommend 50 mins of some bs show I watch it ill always give things a go. But when it comes to 20 minutes of death note or attack on titan NOPE. When people make their minds up not to like some thing its unlikely you'd change their mind. Well at least not with ease. Ive also come to realise that your friends don't need to be into anime, although it would be nice. |
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| Introduced Nodame Cantabile to my brother and his girlfriend. They loved it. |
| If you generalize, you're wrong. |
sedmelluq said: Introduced Nodame Cantabile to my brother and his girlfriend. They loved it. Arrrrrgh... just when i thought i wouldn't add another anime to my PTW list. Thanks though, will check it out |
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| I think Dragon Ball Z and Digimon... but the anime that made me begin to see more was Clannad. |
| I recommended FMA Brotherhood to my non-anime friend (well she was really into Yugioh). She took 6 months to finish it but she loved it, and watched a couple of other anime that I recommended in between as well. |
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| I once showed to two of my classmates the fight between Mami and Homura in Madoka Rebellion and they where like "wow that shit is intense" then i showed them a really gay scene between Homura and Madoka and they where "wow that shit is hella gay" In the end one of them asked me how the anime was called again so I think I did a good job. |
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| I usually recommend Psycho Pass, as the story is interesting, and its style is very Western, it doesnt scare people off with lolis, fanservice, or other similar things that are typically considered weird or perverted. badwolf45f said: I once showed to two of my classmates the fight between Mami and Homura in Madoka Rebellion and they where like "wow that shit is intense" then i showed them a really gay scene between Homura and Madoka and they where "wow that shit is hella gay" Oh yeah, I also often show people this fight as an example of a good action scene, people tend to like it. And I also heard some fun comments like: Do you enjoy watching little girls shoot each other? or: It would be so much cooler with soldiers. xD |
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| FMA:B always works. My brother liked Welcome to the NHK and my other brother liked Psycho-Pass. Attack on Titan is another. So all 9f those I guess. |
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| I am that butt hole that tends to throw the ones that break peoples hearts at em first xD it always works as they see a godly written story. (most of my friends including me are adept at cinematography/videography) |
| I usually start with Blood+ and they love it every time. |
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| Naruto Then years later everyone knew about Naruto I was the fucking Trendsetter of my area. Now days naruto is trash......... |
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| I always recommend FMA:B. Something easy for newcomers to watch and one of the best anime of all time. |
| I usually recommend the anime that I enjoyed the most as a newcomer, though it depends on what I know the person likes/dislikes. Usually it's stuff like Steins;Gate, FMA:B, and Toradora! |
MagisterEquitumJan 16, 2016 7:21 PM
| I tend to recommend Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood to newbies. Action, great plot, lovable characters. What more could you want? |
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| my younger brother, i showed him high school of the dead... im a good brother. |
ZECHS96 said: my younger brother, i showed him high school of the dead... im a good brother. In all seriousness, thats actually a pretty good introduction anime. |
| It depends on their tastes. If someone doesn't generally like machines or war, I'm not going to recommend an anime with mecha or fighting in it. Likewise if someone doesn't like romance or sci-fi I'm not going to introduce those types of anime. So, it really comes down that what I know of that person and his/her personal tastes in general. Either way, there are some I wouldn't recommend right off no matter what, such as School Days or Evangelion. If they like 'girls, girls' girls' I'd probably recommend High School DxD If they like romance I'd probably recommend Itazura na Kiss. If they like action / mecha I'd probably recommend Code Geass If they want something dark with action and drama, I'd recommend Death Note. etc...etc... If it's just in general terms to introduce them to anime with no set genre in mind, I'd just give them a handful of Studio Ghibli films such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle. That should do the trick. |
| "You babble on about how you want to know, but you're never prepared to handle it. To know means to be prepared to know. Once you find out the truth, there's no going back. You can't ever go back to being the way you were, blissful and unconcerned.'' -Nezumi; No. 6 (Light Novels; Volume 2, Chapter 5) |
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