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Anime anime fans very smart?
May 5, 2021 11:45 PM
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I think they are. But I don't know how to put it into words. Would someone else do it for me?
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May 5, 2021 11:54 PM
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Yes Stephen Hawking and Albert Einsteins both confirmed that watching anime is why they were able to do such great things.
May 6, 2021 12:03 AM
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That doesn't work like that sorry. Even if that was the case, that would just on AVERAGE and not by a lot, which would still not tell you if YOU personally are smarter than someone without the hobby.
May 6, 2021 12:05 AM
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Yes, anime fans are intelligent and watching anime makes you smart.
May 6, 2021 12:05 AM
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I don't know and I don't think watching or not watching would make a difference, cause as you have some anime, which require to focus and have some complex thoughts on plot/science etc. You can as well find a literature/movies/tv shows/ docummentaries/archives about the same topics, so as long as you follow other stuff related to the similar complex.

As long as you compare someone who doesn't follow any stuff related to being smart/intelligent to someone who has watched some complex anime stuff, than yeah you would be right, but otherwise I don't think it would be a big difference.
May 6, 2021 12:06 AM
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Studies show that being able to identify best girl in harems and rom-coms requires a triple digit IQ at minimal.
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May 6, 2021 12:06 AM
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You've been on this site for almost 5 years surrounded by anime fans, I'm sure you know the answer to that question by now.
May 6, 2021 12:09 AM
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It really depends on the person/people ur comparing.


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May 6, 2021 12:09 AM
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KaiserHamuel said:
Nah, it’s definitely the opposite.

I was able to find almost a handful of "smart anime fans" after a quick look on github. I could turn up many more if I kept looking.

(their username is either a direct anime reference or they have an anime avatar)

https://github.com/EliseZeroTwo
https://github.com/NekoNoor
https://github.com/Reisyukaku
https://github.com/psfree
May 6, 2021 12:09 AM
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Maybe.okokokokokookokokokokokokokko
May 6, 2021 12:18 AM

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Yeah they're also 6'4" and full of muscle.
IpreferEcchi said:

I was able to find almost a handful of "smart anime fans" after a quick look on github. I could turn up many more if I kept looking.

(their username is either a direct anime reference or they have an anime avatar)

https://github.com/EliseZeroTwo
https://github.com/NekoNoor
https://github.com/Reisyukaku
https://github.com/psfree

I think the weebs that made RPCS3 run decent deserve some credit
https://github.com/RPCS3/rpcs3
although I still don't think this proves that anime fans are smarter than your average dude.
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May 6, 2021 12:21 AM
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depends on the favourite anime. if its lotgh or serial experiment lain then your iq is 30 points higher on average. that is why you should always remind other people that you like these shows so that they know about your intellectual prowess.
May 6, 2021 12:22 AM

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Theo1899 said:
although I still don't think this proves that anime fans are smarter than your average dude.

If they programmed something extremely significant that was more significant than anything a non-anime-fan programmed.

It needs more research!
May 6, 2021 12:26 AM

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I'm pretty sure it's the other way around
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May 6, 2021 12:44 AM

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Sure, whatever makes you guys feel better about yourselves...
May 6, 2021 2:20 AM

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All the great minds from Pythagoras and Plato to Newton and Einstein were all well known anime connoisseurs so you might be onto something there.
May 6, 2021 2:36 AM
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Studies has shown that watching anime for a extensive period of time can make your IQ higher especially if you're watching shows from harem, ecchi and hentai genres.
May 6, 2021 2:48 AM

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funguy56 said:
Studies has shown that watching anime for a extensive period of time can make your IQ higher especially if you're watching shows from harem, ecchi and hentai genres.

Brains work best when someone has no trace of stress.

Watching "weird shit" also gives your brain a workout and develops underused parts of the brain so they will work better.
May 6, 2021 2:58 AM
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IpreferEcchi said:
funguy56 said:
Studies has shown that watching anime for a extensive period of time can make your IQ higher especially if you're watching shows from harem, ecchi and hentai genres.

Brains work best when someone has no trace of stress.

Watching "weird shit" also gives your brain a workout and develops underused parts of the brain so they will work better.

if you really want to develop that so called "underused parts" of the brain you can stop jerking off the ecchi and actually use your imagination like how they did long time ago. (thought I still cannot understand why would you specifically train those parts of the brain)
May 6, 2021 3:28 AM

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These forums are always good for a laugh.
May 6, 2021 4:23 AM
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Keep dreaming. Even if you count me in, it is still not enough to make any significant difference considering the sheer number of people involved.
May 6, 2021 5:49 AM

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nah, we are all retards and piece of shit


May 6, 2021 5:53 AM
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Everybody's smarter than me, that's for sure.
May 6, 2021 6:15 AM

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Yes because I singlehandedly skew the average to the top.
May 6, 2021 6:22 AM

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Most anime barely require any thinking. They "painstakingly" feed you all the information through narration, internal monologues and expositions. So if anything, watching too much anime should make you dumber.
May 6, 2021 6:30 AM

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I think it depends what anime genre you are refering to. The average shounen fan is pretty average to low iq generally. Mystery and supernatural anime fans are probably above average to high. Mecha genre also generally attracts high iq individuals if I had to take a guess. Certain anime like Ergo Proxy, Serial Experiments Lain, Mawaru Penguindrum, and Tatami Galaxy are difficult to enjoy if you do not give them any thought for interpretation.
May 6, 2021 6:52 AM
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Just the fact that this thread exist makes me want to weep.
May 6, 2021 7:01 AM
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No and the very existence of this thread is enough to prove it
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May 6, 2021 9:08 AM
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There is no way to get an answer for this since there are stupid people everywhere no matter what




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May 6, 2021 9:13 AM

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Have you already forgotten what happened in the last 3 months? Let me remind you.
"Oh I don't like x show therefore it's overrated and should be rated a 1/10."
" Let's all rate everything in the top 10 a 1/10 because I like one show more than the other"
"FMAB vs AOT drama"
" CGI bad because 3D bad and looks out of place"
" Nino is the best girl of The Quintessential Quintuplets"
" Pieck ass"





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May 6, 2021 9:26 AM
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I replied "Yes" because the most stupid people usually don't watch anime. But then I recalled that many watch english dub and it made me want to change my vote. You definitely need a slightly above average IQ to watch anime with subs, though.
May 6, 2021 9:32 AM
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I have talked to some pretty stupid anime fans. Gonna have to say no to this one lol.
May 6, 2021 9:38 AM

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Hard NO.

It's like saying watching Grey's anatomy made u more knowledgeable than actual Med degree holders...lol
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May 6, 2021 9:55 AM

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Yep, I can clearly feel my IQ dropping as well as my grades if a day goes by without watching anime.

But truly...

Does watching anime make you smarter? Depends on the anime.

Are anime fans very smart? Depends on the fan.

Sadly, we don't have access to large statistics comparing the two groups. Only anecdotes.

IceySongstress said:
Everybody's smarter than me, that's for sure.

Don't say that! You're exceptional!

May 7, 2021 2:42 AM

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rohan121 said:
Mecha genre also generally attracts high iq individuals if I had to take a guess.

Mecha includes Darling in the FranXX and Cross Ange. I like those.

And I'm gonna watch Aldnoah.Zero, Captain Earth, Valvrave, and some others I can't think of right now.

I like the Evangelion rebuilds more than the original TV series.
May 7, 2021 5:13 AM

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Yes, all anime fans have the potential to become Kiras in the future.
May 7, 2021 5:43 AM

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Of course, the dedication, intellectual prowess, and sophisticated word choice used in our best waifu debates can be likened to the great clashes between Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr themselves. Alas, the study of waifuology is an under appreciated and under recognised scientific field, the better question that needs asking is whether we deserve government funding for our findings into the beauty of anime waifu’s. Personally, I believe our work to be essential to the future development and evolution of our species, on par with space travel and biology. In fact, one could argue it holds a greater importance than biology as through our debates and exploration of what makes up a holy waifu, we are essentially providing a guideline on the ideal path of evolution for all 3D females to follow. A guidepost to what they should be. Currently, the perfect example, the one true waifu and inspiration our findings have shown, is illustrated in the image below.
May 7, 2021 6:38 AM
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Judevin said:
Yes Stephen Hawking and Albert Einsteins both confirmed that watching anime is why they were able to do such great things.


I know you're being sarcastic, but Terence Tao actually admitted to watching anime.
May 7, 2021 11:07 PM
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anime culture in the past is tied with geek and nerd culture so ye but today? nah since i barely know any anime fans today that still know how to download from IRC/XDCC heck even torrenting is only done by few anime fans now a days

but ye if not high IQ then highly computer nerds
May 7, 2021 11:08 PM
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That doesn't even make sense. What has IQ have to do with anime? You can't even make an argument out of this lmao.
May 7, 2021 11:14 PM
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I could see it going either way. Anime fans are more likely to be nerdy introverts who statistically speaking on average do have higher IQs. But if you're a loser who wastes your time watching TV rather than studying to do well in school or working to move up in your job your mind determinates and your IQ actually gets lower over time (and there certainly are a lot of anime fans who spend way too much time watching anime me included lol but I primarily watch it while working out so hopefully it doesn't count as wasted time).
May 7, 2021 11:27 PM

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Depends on the anime. LOGH fans are most definitely midwits. Geniuses watch mahou shoujo.
May 8, 2021 12:25 AM

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my IQ is about 500 especailly because I am incel.

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May 8, 2021 2:00 AM
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I would say that anime fans, when they’re young, are initially above average since they are likely nerdy and open-minded.

But over time, those who underemphasize their work, studies or relationships, and unduly sit themselves in environments of zero evolutionary pressure, like in any excessive, mindless, wasteful binge watching, they devolve. They mentally and physically degenerate. They are not being challenged or having to strain and exercise their will in any consequential way, so they lose their sharpness.
May 8, 2021 2:55 AM

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YeS, oF cOuRsE, bEcAuSe I wAtCh dR. sToNe ScIeNcE sEeMs So EaSy nOw
just a weeb wandering around.

May 8, 2021 3:11 AM

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Just tell a weeb that their favorite Anime is trash and watch them lose their minds lol...
May 8, 2021 4:05 AM
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it is very cringe but maybe idolizing lelouch or L is better than idolizing some athlete/singer/actor
May 8, 2021 4:22 AM

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My IQ definitely brings the average up. No need to thank me
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May 8, 2021 7:44 PM
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LMAO FUCK NOOO

If you mean me? Yes, my IQ is very high and I shall brag about it to the interwebs, hahahahahah.

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May 8, 2021 11:44 PM
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Nazcaa said:
Of course, the dedication, intellectual prowess, and sophisticated word choice used in our best waifu debates can be likened to the great clashes between Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr themselves. Alas, the study of waifuology is an under appreciated and under recognised scientific field, the better question that needs asking is whether we deserve government funding for our findings into the beauty of anime waifu’s. Personally, I believe our work to be essential to the future development and evolution of our species, on par with space travel and biology. In fact, one could argue it holds a greater importance than biology as through our debates and exploration of what makes up a holy waifu, we are essentially providing a guideline on the ideal path of evolution for all 3D females to follow. A guidepost to what they should be. Currently, the perfect example, the one true waifu and inspiration our findings have shown, is illustrated in the image below.


Yes, also there is a popular belief Albert Einstein was a big weeb and his favorite waifu was zero two from darling
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