Why do people obsess over anime?

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Criterial said:
Idk why but I see a ton of mal users with over 1000 shows on their list, and I just ask myself, why? Anime is amazing but you should still have a life, and having completed quadruple digits of anime, does no make you cool.

Because of my on-and-off history with anime that have lasted longer than a decade? And what's wrong spending one sitting with any Pink Floyd's album?

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Mar 14, 2022 9:50 AM

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What does it matter? They just have the time to kill watching that many.

Mar 14, 2022 9:53 AM

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Well those people have been in anime watching for years and also their lists contains alot of shorts, specials, music videos,etc. And besides that everybody loves to do what they like in their free time who are we to say if they wanna see animes its totally up to them well but u are a bit low i have actually seen people with more than 5000 entries quite often these days who have been watching these atleast over a decade now and well pretty sure when u have been through that much time u will also have above 1000 entries your interest in animes grow weak gradually ofcourse but thats because your taste matures and everyone keeps hanging to find next big one which is gonna blow their year while just passing time with others. And as for your answer i think they have their own lives nobody i have talked to with so many animes feels typical kind of otaku with no so social life and just animes even i am quite social since my list is also above 500 and yeah its not for looking cool its for keeping track of your watchlist just like imdb if anyone wanted to look cool they wouldn't have been in this area of social networking in the first place where fking 90 percentage of the population doesn't even have their real life pfp😂 cool my foot

Mar 14, 2022 9:55 AM

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Not everyone started watching last year. + This is an anime forum what did you expect to find here? + List size can be deceiving, for example you have 10% of my completed but 36% of my days.

Mar 14, 2022 9:59 AM

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mazuchi said:
Not everyone started watching last year. + This is an anime forum what did you expect to find here? + List size can be deceiving, for example you have 10% of my completed but 36% of my days.

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mazuchi said:
Not everyone started watching last year. + This is an anime forum what did you expect to find here? + List size can be deceiving, for example you have 10% of my completed but 36% of my days.

its hella deceiving man a guy i know have more than 120 animes less than me but 40 days more of watching

Mar 14, 2022 10:03 AM

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What does it matter? Let other people do whatever they want.

Mar 14, 2022 10:04 AM

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Ishitateso said:
I don't think people in general consume any kind of entartainment for the reason to seem cool. Have you ever asked the same question of anybody who has put thousands of hours into games or watching football matches or drinking beer?

Yes they do, so many map users lie about the number of anime they watched just to join some club. Literally all the top mal users do that.

Mar 14, 2022 10:08 AM

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Serafos said:
What does it matter? Let other people do whatever they want.

Because I hate seeing it ther people waste their life on anime. I genuinely feel bad for them and want to show them that there is more to this world than anime. You might disagree with my opinion, but believe me, I don’t want to be a dick.

Mar 14, 2022 10:08 AM

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Criterial said:

Ishitateso said:
I don't think people in general consume any kind of entartainment for the reason to seem cool. Have you ever asked the same question of anybody who has put thousands of hours into games or watching football matches or drinking beer?

Yes they do, so many map users lie about the number of anime they watched just to join some club. Literally all the top mal users do that.

well none of those are top users your intel is really wrong and the ones who do that are shit heads whats the point about faking your list

Mar 14, 2022 10:11 AM

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Criterial said:

Serafos said:
What does it matter? Let other people do whatever they want.

Because I hate seeing it ther people waste their life on anime. I genuinely feel bad for them and want to show them that there is more to this world than anime. You might disagree with my opinion, but believe me, I don’t want to be a dick.

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Mar 14, 2022 10:11 AM

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SgtBateMan said:

Criterial said:
Idk why but I see a ton of mal users with over 1000 shows on their list, and I just ask myself, why? Anime is amazing but you should still have a life, and having completed quadruple digits of anime, does no make you cool.

Because of my on-and-off history with anime that have lasted longer than a decade? And what's wrong spending one sitting with any Pink Floyd's album?

I know that my message wasn’t super clear so I’m gonna clarify: my message is directed towards people that do not have another life. Not towards people that have just watched for a really long time.

Mar 14, 2022 10:12 AM

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Criterial said:

Yes they do, so many map users lie about the number of anime they watched just to join some club. Literally all the top mal users do that.

well none of those are top users your intel is really wrong and the ones who do that are shit heads whats the point about faking your list

bro literally do you seriously believe that someone has spent over 5 years non stop anime to watch 10,000 shows? Either they’re total shut ins or they’re obviously faking it.

Mar 14, 2022 10:15 AM

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Criterial said:
Idk why but I see a ton of mal users with over 1000 shows on their list, and I just ask myself, why? Anime is amazing but you should still have a life, and having completed quadruple digits of anime, does no make you cool.

Being able to watch hundreds/thousands of shows doesn't mean that someone is not having life. There are some people who can organise their free time so they can do their jobs/school stuff or family stuff in real life and than when they are done with theirs tasks to go watch anime/read manga/play video games or anything else.

Mar 14, 2022 10:15 AM

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_aLiez_LIN said:
Does it really matter?
Do we really have right to interfere with others life?

I’m not interfering? I’m trying to respectfully show them that you can still be an anime fan, while not watching it 24/7.

Mar 14, 2022 10:15 AM

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Asking why do people obsess over Anime on an Anime website is such a ridiculous question. Even if they have their life, they could still afford to spend 6 hours per day or even more on their hobbies.

Mar 14, 2022 10:21 AM

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Criterial said:

bro literally do you seriously believe that someone has spent over 5 years non stop anime to watch 10,000 shows? Either they’re total shut ins or they’re obviously faking it.

Cause someone created a MAL account a year or two ago
Doesn't mean they didn't watch anime prior to that so it is somewhat understandable,

true even i joined mal in 2021 jan before that i used kitsu and livechart and even before that crunchylist did it for me doesnt mean u cant import i am not saying people dont fake but some of them are genuine and you can manage that if you make a proper schedule giving enough time to animes if you want that is

Mar 14, 2022 10:24 AM

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Mar 14, 2022 10:28 AM

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Criterial said:

SgtBateMan said:

Because of my on-and-off history with anime that have lasted longer than a decade? And what's wrong spending one sitting with any Pink Floyd's album?

I know that my message wasn’t super clear so I’m gonna clarify: my message is directed towards people that do not have another life. Not towards people that have just watched for a really long time.

But it does take time to reach the four-digit count, so your point is more or less the same.

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Mar 14, 2022 10:36 AM

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SgtBateMan said:

Criterial said:

I know that my message wasn’t super clear so I’m gonna clarify: my message is directed towards people that do not have another life. Not towards people that have just watched for a really long time.

Look if you spend two hours a day for 10 years to watch 1000, then that's fine. But if you spend 10 hours a day then thats not okay(sometimes it is but not all the time). It's not about the amount but about the time per day.
But it does take time to reach the four-digit count, so your point is more or less the same.

Look if you spend 2 hrs a day for 10 years to get to 1000 then that's fine. But 10 hours a day is not(unless it's not frequent). It's not about the amount but about making sure you have another life, and staying healthy.

Mar 14, 2022 10:42 AM

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... who cares. I'm not such an anime lover but if people want to obsess over it, let 'em do that.
People obsess over so many things (sports, studies, books, films, videogames, anime, etc.), why bother?

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Mar 14, 2022 10:42 AM

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Criterial said:

Look if you spend 2 hrs a day for 10 years to get to 1000 then that's fine. But 10 hours a day is not(unless it's not frequent). It's not about the amount but about making sure you have another life, and staying healthy.

I'm not trying to put a fight here, but then again, who are you to have the right to intervene into others' activities? Legal guardians, or lifetime-partners?

Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Helpppppp!

Mar 14, 2022 10:44 AM

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ryoryx said:
"At least it's not drugs", Dumbledore said Calmly.

"Why don't you rewatch Harry Potter instead of adding 2k anime to your list?", Dumbledore asked calmly.

Criterial said:
Idk why but I see a ton of mal users with over 1000 shows on their list, and I just ask myself, why? Anime is amazing but you should still have a life, and having completed quadruple digits of anime, does no make you cool.

There are various answers to that:
- most anime on my list are shorts, music videos, ovas and so on.
- I've been always hyperfocused on fiction, because I have adhd and hyperfocusing on something, is to me as natural as breathing air. In fact, I've been so excited about learning to read that I learned to read as a 3-4 yo almost on my own. I really, really wanted to learn it lol
- I have a part time job, I studied and I have a healthy friend circle and a partner; they are mostly nerds too.
- I'm not only watching anime and manga, I know some other series too, I'm reading here and there and I'm writing.
- didn't watch most of the incredibly long runner shounen like One Piece or Naruto
- and also and especially: I'm old. I'm ju st old and watch anime since 20 years.
- anime episodes aren't long and most anime have 12 episodes.
- also I gave up on trying to be cool with like 7, when I realized a lot of other girls that age won't be impressed by your knowledge and your level 100 Pokemon (some boys were, tho.)

Mar 14, 2022 10:47 AM

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You can kill time and still have a life. Given enough years, you'll be well over 1000 lol. Most users also log OVAs, specials and all kinds of other shit as well. You reach the numbers before you know it when you enjoy what you're watching. I remember being well under 200. All I do is catch around a few eps almost daily with an occasional binge to pass some time among other stuff in my life. My friends easily waste more time gaming and they still have a sweet life to post about half the time even during these rougher years lol.

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_Maneki-Neko_ said:

ryoryx said:
"At least it's not drugs", Dumbledore said Calmly.

"Why don't you rewatch Harry Potter instead of adding 2k anime to your list?", Dumbledore asked calmly.

Criterial said:
Idk why but I see a ton of mal users with over 1000 shows on their list, and I just ask myself, why? Anime is amazing but you should still have a life, and having completed quadruple digits of anime, does no make you cool.

There are various answers to that:
- most anime on my list are shorts, music videos, ovas and so on.
- I've been always hyperfocused on fiction, because I have adhd and hyperfocusing on something, is to me as natural as breathing air. In fact, I've been so excited about learning to read that I learned to read as a 3-4 yo almost on my own. I really, really wanted to learn it lol
- I have a part time job, I studied and I have a healthy friend circle and a partner; they are mostly nerds too.
- I'm not only watching anime and manga, I know some other series too, I'm reading here and there and I'm writing.
- didn't watch most of the incredibly long runner shounen like One Piece or Naruto
- and also and especially: I'm old. I'm ju st old and watch anime since 20 years.
- anime episodes aren't long and most anime have 12 episodes.
- also I gave up on trying to be cool with like 7, when I realized a lot of other girls that age won't be impressed by your knowledge and your level 100 Pokemon (some boys were, tho.)

Thank you. Someone normal on this site that doesn't get triggered with me stating my opinion. God bless you, and live a happy and long life.

Mar 14, 2022 10:48 AM

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Pitto_ said:
... who cares. I'm not such an anime lover but if people want to obsess over it, let 'em do that.
People obsess over so many things (sports, studies, books, films, videogames, anime, etc.), why bother?

You're probably right, because people on this damn site get triggered over every little thing.

Mar 14, 2022 10:49 AM

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I have a life and still have 1000 anime. is it so hard to believe?

I would compare it with my addiction to soft drink (because of its caffeine). Reason is same - pleasure

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Mar 14, 2022 10:51 AM

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Don't be jealous. I didn't do it to make you think I look cool, I do it because I'm cool. You don't have a life and it shows. Go do something else and stop being jealous of other people's achievements.

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Mar 14, 2022 10:51 AM

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SgtBateMan said:

Criterial said:

Look if you spend 2 hrs a day for 10 years to get to 1000 then that's fine. But 10 hours a day is not(unless it's not frequent). It's not about the amount but about making sure you have another life, and staying healthy.

I'm not trying to put a fight here, but then again, who are you to have the right to intervene into others' activities? Legal guardians, or lifetime-partners?

When am I intervening? I'm not your parent and I'm not telling you to stop doing something. I'm suggesting and trying to give mky opinions why. Take everything with a grain of salt and chill the fuck down. By the way I'm also not trying to pick a fight and I think that overall I was pretty respectful with my opinions, so please don't make me out to be the next Adolf Hitler.

Mar 14, 2022 11:06 AM

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Criterial said:

When am I intervening? I'm not your parent and I'm not telling you to stop doing something. I'm suggesting and trying to give mky opinions why. Take everything with a grain of salt and chill the fuck down. By the way I'm also not trying to pick a fight and I think that overall I was pretty respectful with my opinions, so please don't make me out to be the next Adolf Hitler.

You have the full awareness that people do their stuffs at will, so what was the point of making this thread?

It seems you were giving advice, but many users here have already worked their ass off to earn some time with anime, so your deed is like trying to sell fish to the fisherman.

Then again, I don't criticise you, and intend to push this further, so let call it off here. Make yourself a lovely day then.

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Mar 14, 2022 11:09 AM

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Why do people obsess over what other people do with their time?

Mar 14, 2022 11:11 AM

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I used to wonder how people watch 1000s of anime, and then I realize that even if you do have a life, if your largest other hobby is anime then you will have enough time to kill to watch that many. I have equally competing hobbies such as gaming.. and some lesser ones like music and exercising so its tough for me to rack up numbers.

But it is possible to have a life and watch 1000s of anime.

Mar 14, 2022 11:19 AM

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Criterial said:

SgtBateMan said:

I'm not trying to put a fight here, but then again, who are you to have the right to intervene into others' activities? Legal guardians, or lifetime-partners?

When am I intervening? I'm not your parent and I'm not telling you to stop doing something. I'm suggesting and trying to give mky opinions why. Take everything with a grain of salt and chill the fuck down. By the way I'm also not trying to pick a fight and I think that overall I was pretty respectful with my opinions, so please don't make me out to be the next Adolf Hitler.

Uhm do you read yourself? It's pretty ironic you're the one accusing him of overreacting.

Mar 14, 2022 11:27 AM

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Criterial said:

_Maneki-Neko_ said:

"Why don't you rewatch Harry Potter instead of adding 2k anime to your list?", Dumbledore asked calmly.

There are various answers to that:
- most anime on my list are shorts, music videos, ovas and so on.
- I've been always hyperfocused on fiction, because I have adhd and hyperfocusing on something, is to me as natural as breathing air. In fact, I've been so excited about learning to read that I learned to read as a 3-4 yo almost on my own. I really, really wanted to learn it lol
- I have a part time job, I studied and I have a healthy friend circle and a partner; they are mostly nerds too.
- I'm not only watching anime and manga, I know some other series too, I'm reading here and there and I'm writing.
- didn't watch most of the incredibly long runner shounen like One Piece or Naruto
- and also and especially: I'm old. I'm ju st old and watch anime since 20 years.
- anime episodes aren't long and most anime have 12 episodes.
- also I gave up on trying to be cool with like 7, when I realized a lot of other girls that age won't be impressed by your knowledge and your level 100 Pokemon (some boys were, tho.)

Thank you. Someone normal on this site that doesn't get triggered with me stating my opinion. God bless you, and live a happy and long life.

Thanks, but I hope I don't set your standards for what's normal. I shouldn't be someone's standard. xD

Mar 14, 2022 11:43 AM

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_Maneki-Neko_ said:

ryoryx said:
"At least it's not drugs", Dumbledore said Calmly.

"Why don't you rewatch Harry Potter instead of adding 2k anime to your list?", Dumbledore asked calmly.

Sigh, It's not even worth being part of a money-making vending machine of some Terf sadly.

Mar 14, 2022 11:44 AM

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Having watch a ton of anime is amazing and cool and why would you say it does not make you cool???

Maybe some are really obsessed but HELLO this is MYANIMELIST composed of INDIVIDUALS who LOVES ANIME some have been watching for a LONG TIME. It's not just some person who just watch RANDOM or they FEEL like it or its a TREND.

And I'm living my life to fullest! TIME MANAGEMENT!!

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Mar 14, 2022 11:46 AM

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There are some people who rate music, experimental shorts, and short OVAs that are under 30 minutes long, so that could be one possible reason why the completed number is high.

Another reason could be that some people have watched anime for decades, and watched consistently each year. Watching 30 anime every year, for 30 years, would lead to 900 completed. All the completed titles end up accumulating over the years.

But at the end of the day, watching anime is just another type of hobby, like playing video games and watching movies. I personally would love to reach over 1,000 completed one day, but that’ll take me an extremely long time.

Mar 14, 2022 11:46 AM

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ryoryx said:

_Maneki-Neko_ said:

"Why don't you rewatch Harry Potter instead of adding 2k anime to your list?", Dumbledore asked calmly.

Sigh, It's not even worth being part of a money-making vending machine of some Terf sadly.

Nah, ofc not.
I won't buy or watch something new. It's just the nostalgia and because it introduced me to fantasy media and so.
Also the Fantastic Beasts movies and The Cursed Child are well, cursed anyway lol.

Mar 14, 2022 11:55 AM

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Why not though.

It's an interest, it's a hobby, so why does obsessing over anime matter any less than "having a life" would.

Mar 14, 2022 11:55 AM

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Criterial said:

When am I intervening? I'm not your parent and I'm not telling you to stop doing something. I'm suggesting and trying to give mky opinions why. Take everything with a grain of salt and chill the fuck down. By the way I'm also not trying to pick a fight and I think that overall I was pretty respectful with my opinions, so please don't make me out to be the next Adolf Hitler.

Uhm do you read yourself? It's pretty ironic you're the one accusing him of overreacting.

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Criterial said:

When am I intervening? I'm not your parent and I'm not telling you to stop doing something. I'm suggesting and trying to give mky opinions why. Take everything with a grain of salt and chill the fuck down. By the way I'm also not trying to pick a fight and I think that overall I was pretty respectful with my opinions, so please don't make me out to be the next Adolf Hitler.

Uhm do you read yourself? It's pretty ironic you're the one accusing him of overreacting.

you're right sorry but I just get really heated when I try to state my opinions and people just unvalidate them for no reason. I try to be respectful, and I was overeacting

Mar 14, 2022 11:57 AM

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Its like a hobby.. People do all kinds of shit in hobby.. its from wholesome stuff to some hardcore stuff as serial killers..

I can assure ya mate.. Worrying about people who watch too much anime should be the least of yer priority..

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Mar 14, 2022 11:57 AM

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SgtBateMan said:

Criterial said:

When am I intervening? I'm not your parent and I'm not telling you to stop doing something. I'm suggesting and trying to give mky opinions why. Take everything with a grain of salt and chill the fuck down. By the way I'm also not trying to pick a fight and I think that overall I was pretty respectful with my opinions, so please don't make me out to be the next Adolf Hitler.

You have the full awareness that people do their stuffs at will, so what was the point of making this thread?

It seems you were giving advice, but many users here have already worked their ass off to earn some time with anime, so your deed is like trying to sell fish to the fisherman.

Then again, I don't criticise you, and intend to push this further, so let call it off here. Make yourself a lovely day then.

Alright have a lovely day as well! And thank you for your opinions!

Mar 14, 2022 12:00 PM

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