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Mar 14, 2019 6:00 AM
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A lot of anime plays it safe at the end. It still is enjoyable but it's nice to see things not end up being too predictable. A less desired ending at least that only some made it. Or a relationship that the majority didn't really like that happened. I would give examples. Just it would be ruining the surprise for some people with some anime.
Cdk1994Mar 14, 2019 6:14 AM
Mar 14, 2019 6:03 AM
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Depends on how it's done and whether it fits the series. Some series are indeed better with a downer ending but if the happy ending fits it fits.
Mar 14, 2019 6:08 AM
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In my case I've been brainwashed by hollywood movies to expect a happy ending a kiss in the final scene. I know a lot of anime with bad end, wtf end or bitter sweet end. Usually it works. Endings like in panty and stocking are horrible imo.
Mar 14, 2019 6:11 AM
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I can enjoy and not enjoy both. Depends on the show really.
Mar 14, 2019 6:24 AM
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Yeah it really depends on anime..and person watching it but for me I guess Ill go with both the ending has to suit the anime you know?
Mar 14, 2019 6:26 AM
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bad endings are much more memorable than happy endings.
Mar 14, 2019 6:27 AM
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Thanks to the people who commented. Yeah it going with the flow of events that has happened is good.
Mar 14, 2019 6:29 AM
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Maenads said:
bad endings are much more memorable than happy endings.
Yep not to be so easily forgotten. It stays with you longer. Just would be nice to see more of it.
Mar 14, 2019 6:30 AM
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I’d say it all depends on how the studio goes about bringing the feeling of a satisfying endind to the audience. While I love heartwarming endings that can really warm the soul. Animes like White Album 2 and Angel beats have two of my personal favorite endings that I consider to leave equally deep impressions for the person watching.
Mar 14, 2019 6:33 AM

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ConnectWithLain said:
Maenads said:
bad endings are much more memorable than happy endings.
Yep not to be so easily forgotten. It stays with you longer. Just would be nice to see more of it.


Although I have to say variety is what is needed. Good endings, bad endings, mixed endings, they all need each other and different shows need to end different ways so that it isn't always predictable.
Mar 14, 2019 6:35 AM
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Maenads said:
ConnectWithLain said:
Yep not to be so easily forgotten. It stays with you longer. Just would be nice to see more of it.


Although I have to say variety is what is needed. Good endings, bad endings, mixed endings, they all need each other and different shows need to end different ways so that it isn't always predictable.
Yep I totally agree not much to said after that. :)
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Mar 14, 2019 6:36 AM
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I like sad ending more than happy ending cause when it has sad ending and it triggers me so much that I don't forget it easily but when it's happy ending I forget it like most other animes
Mar 14, 2019 6:40 AM
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laviha said:
I like sad ending more than happy ending cause when it has sad ending and it triggers me so much that I don't forget it easily but when it's happy ending I forget it like most other animes
Yeah I like finding anime that can test my emotions. Also relating to a character helps me with that.
Mar 14, 2019 7:06 AM

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I also think it depends on the overall story and what show. It does feel like a cop out having a last minute happy ending, other times I think it's well suited. Things don't always have to be a sad ending.
Mar 14, 2019 7:19 AM

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I enjoyed seeing Light Yagami die in a tragic way in Death Note... ohh wait. this is considered good ending!

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Mar 14, 2019 8:34 AM

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Well, Cowboy Bebop with a different ending wouldn't be as good.
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Mar 14, 2019 8:44 AM

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If by bad ending you mean a sad or bittersweet ending, depends. I mean, a sad ending is not necessarily bad ending and a happy ending is not necessarily good either. I like consistent endings, that's better, if it's solid and fitting to the rest of the series, it would be okay for me, be it sad or happy, I like them good.


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Mar 14, 2019 8:55 AM
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Sachyan said:
If by bad ending you mean a sad or bittersweet ending, depends. I mean, a sad ending is not necessarily bad ending and a happy ending is not necessarily good either. I like consistent endings, that's better, if it's solid and fitting to the rest of the series, it would be okay for me, be it sad or happy, I like them good.
Yeah something that leaves a good impression. However it does end so yeah good execution.
Cdk1994Mar 14, 2019 10:59 AM
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I do, my favorite anime "Chrono Crusade" ended very well for me. Death, sadness and sacrifice.

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Mar 14, 2019 10:38 AM

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I love bad endings. Happy endings are overrated.
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Mar 14, 2019 2:09 PM

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I love happy endings, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy bad or bittersweet endings.

If it's done well, then they could definitely work.
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Mar 14, 2019 2:16 PM

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My heart is a stone rock in the real world, but when it comes to stories (books, movies, tv shows, anime, or even a game) my emotions are triggered quite easily. Due to this I like to prevent the possibility of me crying like a little bitch. So, lets go with happy endings.
Mar 14, 2019 4:00 PM
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Lillinettix said:
I personally don't like bad endings for anything. It just feels so pointless in that case, like the whole adventure was for nothing. Happy endings are okay, they make me feel nice for like a day but then I'm over them. The best endings are bittersweet endings. Those really make me feel the feels, and think about them.
It's a good surprise factor a curve ball so to speak. Besides bad endings can be good. How it's done depends on the anime in question.
Mar 14, 2019 4:02 PM

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i love bad endings but theres some i wish did get a happy ending like banana fish 😭
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Mar 14, 2019 4:12 PM
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Anyway the whole objective was too see how many would say they like bad. And yeah I don't know I like misery. I wanted to see how many would choose misery. Over oh this might of happen but it'll be okay. So yeah my mindset on many things is more on the grim side of things. So yeah bittersweet is still all good to me. :)
Cdk1994Mar 14, 2019 4:21 PM

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