| Sure it is. I was in a similar situation in 2019 when I started to binge anime, but it didn't really matter too much. I enjoyed watching all those old shows. :) |
SerafosJan 28, 2024 3:53 AM
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| When it aired doesn't even factor into my decision as to whether to watch something or not. Lately (as in the past few years) I've been watching a lot of seasonals more than when I first started just out of laziness, inertia, and not feeling like diving back into the meat of my PTW list just yet (a lot of these newer seasonals watched when airing I don't even learn about the existence of until shortly before they air or even after they start airing and consequently never even spent time vegetating on my PTW list). I started watching anime in 2016 and the first six series (I use that number because that is the amount I watched for the duration of that year) I watched, for example, were initially released in 2004, 2011, 2005, 2000, 1996, and 2004 again. I decide to watch an anime or not based on its synopsis. That's it. Its release and airdate, length, genres, art style, studio, etc. are not the determining factors. Why would it matter whether or not an anime series is still airing or not? I can only see that being the case if the hypothetical viewer was heavily invested in being able to participate in current and ongoing discussions surrounding the series on the MAL forum or elsewhere online like Reddit, Anilist, etc. I really don't care about this. If I'm interested I'll read through episode discussion thread topics and comment when I feel like it, but I did this, when interested, even for older series which had finished airing years ago - providing it was a series new enough for MAL or other forums to exist yet at the time. Nothing is changed or lost by reading a discussion on an episode of a series, if you're inclined to do so, from this past Wednesday versus 12 years ago and vice versa. The only difference is that if you participate you can't expect as many, if any, speedy and active replies. A lot of those discussions are plagued with low tier comments of people complaining about silly stuff, just recapping the episodes, manga or light novel or other source material readers trying to insert spoilers everywhere, and in general a lot of that type of frantic buzz around anything new of people trying to out-compete with theory-crafting, flame wars, etc., so it's really not something worth lamenting not being there for in the moment if watching an older show. |
WatchTillTandavaJan 28, 2024 8:23 PM
| That's great! I think your view about that anime will definetely not blinded by those hype train each season. |
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| I almost exclusively watch anime that were hot in the past 7 deadly sins, hyouka, death note, gangsta, inuyashiki... I don't care to keep up with people who treat watching anime like it is their job, or watch daily min 3 episodes - that tempo is way to fast for me There is nothing wrong with it, and I talk with people about the stuff I watched, nobody never complaining that I don't watch seasonals |
| "Is it okay to be late for an anime?" Yes, it's perfectly alright no problem. |
| I need somebody who can love me at my worst No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you see my worth 'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I put you first And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst If you stay forever, let me hold your hand I can fill those places in your heart no else can Let me show you love, oh, I don't pretend, yeah I'll be right here, baby, you know I'll sink or swim |
| I started watching when I already was 20. It's only late when you are dead. |
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| I started anime again at around the same time as well. It's not late. It's pretty normal to watch anime that have already aired. It's better to binge them anyways. I don't like watching seasonal either and I don't even have the time to keep up with every single one of them so you are completely fine. |
If you enjoyed the time you wasted, then its not a waste of time.  |
| Any idea to the contrary is totally daft. There is no specific required time to watch anything. |
| please tell me this is a joke. how is watching anime when and how you want a problem? |
| 馬鹿げた倫理 全部ガラクタで |
| no ,not okay at all if you even late for just one second consider yourself fake fan of chinese cartoon. |
 (っ◔◡◔)っ 𝓘 𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓱 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝔀𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓭𝓪𝔂 ♥ |
| Sometimes I find out two episodes released out of nowhere lol don't worry that much |
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| You are not forced to watch anything from any medium as it airs, it's always better if you watch something when you want and at your own pace. |
| Sometimes I deliberately start watching an anime after it finishes, or the hype ends. It's never late, haha |
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| One of my favourite anime is City Hunter, which I only started watching last year, so I'm about 30 odd years late to the party, same with Ranma. |
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| It’s perfectly fine to be late to anime and something you shouldn’t worry much about. It’s always best to take things at YOUR own pace and to enjoy what you watch. Hell I just started animanga as a serious hobby last year and I was years late to some of my favorite shows so don’t sweat it lol. |
 "You fought to the end. You survived. That's why you're here now. I think that's something you should be more proud of." - Vladilena Milizé |
| It's not like you have to be up to date with current season. Watch anything you like, even if it aired 20 years ago. Don't let be biased by fandom communities. |
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| Yes it often gives a better experience doing that since it can be binged unlike the seasonals. But youre unlikely to find someone that can talk about that anime unless you told them to watch it too But imo when it comes to SoL its not entirely good to be late. since weekly dose of SoL is my preferred way of watching it. just me probably |
| Just a reminder that this shite is MyAnimeList, instead of His- or HerAnimeList. |
Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Helpppppp!  |
| It's never too late, just watch whatever you like whenever you want. |
| It's better than okay, it's a symbol of your status! Only casual tourists watch anime in the first 24 hours after release. Us refined, true anime fans show our passion for anime by resisting the temptation to watch for a day (minimum), much in the same way some Catholics used to whip themselves to show their dedication to God. The ability to have patience prior to indulging yourself is a virtue few possess, and it makes you a much greater fan than the casual weenies. |
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| Didn't think you could watch an anime late. Anime is a hobby don't sweat about the timing and do whatever rocks your boat. I think there are merits both to watching right away and waiting. What is best for you depends on how your mindset works. I personally think it is often better to wait and then marathon a seasonal rather than watch episode by episode, week by week. Then again, I do think slice-of-life, light-hearted comedies lend themselves better to being watched weekly rather than marathoned. But again, do what you think is best. Ignore the gatekeepers who think there is a right or wrong way to watch anime. We don't need high horses here! |
| No it's not okay. In fact i suggest to stop anime definitely as your were late to watch a seasonal |
| No, you weren't there when the latest episode of Boruto aired, leave the anime community right now. |
rho34Jan 28, 2024 5:02 PM
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| Watch whatever you want whenever you want, I say. A medium like anime isn't made to just disappear off the face of the earth past its season. Hell, I doubt most things are made to inexplicably self-destruct like that. Your drive to watch anime at any given moment should simply come from the sort of experience you wish to have, not from a pressure to fit in or anything like that. It's your life. |
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| 20 minutes after it airs, 20 years after it airs, it's the same anime either way. No one could care less when you watch it. |
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Reply to monkseal
It's never late! The only problem you might run into is if you are fond of collecting physical paraphernalia connected with anime you watch - these might be harder to track down for older shows - but otherwise, watch whatever you want whenever you decide to watch it.
monkseal said: It's never late! The only problem you might run into is if you are fond of collecting physical paraphernalia connected with anime you watch - these might be harder to track down for older shows - but otherwise, watch whatever you want whenever you decide to watch it. I agree as depending on the merch and how rare it is can get pretty expensive. You can also mix watching old and new anime whenever you have time and motivation at your own pace, even if binging. |
| Of course it's okay to be late to an anime. I started watching anime in 2020, so I'm late to a few decades worth of anime. |
| Don't pressure yourself. Just watch what you like and at your own pace, even if it's a 20 years old series. |
| You're late to every anime!?!?! grrr how dare you! the audacity |
 Migi... Handle the defence. |
| No if you are late that means you are not allowed to watch it. I am late to pretty much most anime, I recently finished a lot of last years anime and still have quite a few that I need to complete. Also most of my PTW list are older series that I have yet to finish. |
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| I'm late to most things, and as far as I know, it's had no lasting physical or mental effect on me. I think you're going to be ok. |
| The only downside to watching something after it airs or well after it airs is that you increase the risk of exposing yourself to spoilers, and finding people who actively talk about it or enjoy it will be harder, unless it's still really popular. And I believe that you won't be able to fully appreciate anime if you restrict yourself to just seasonals all the time. |
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| Well only down side to watching series that aired some years ago is less active discussion on sites like MAL due to how the site is arranged. Some sites have fans of more older series so it's easier to get a discussion. |
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| I just watch when I watch. Nothing to be ashamed of with that. For example, I got on the Oshi no Ko train real late, only starting to watch it the day after it finished airing. |
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| It's not my fault I was born too late to watch Candy Candy as it aired. |
| その目だれの目？ |
| Lateness is actually quite fashionable, as the saying goes. |
| Sometimes its better to "skip the hype" and just enjoy the animation on your own terms, you might even dodge spoilers cause it aint a work thats currently trending. |
 "Don't let your memes be dreams."- Ancient Japanese proverb, probably |
| No, it's not. You're only ever allowed to watch anime as they are airing. The anime gods will SMITE you if you ever dare touch any anime older than a couple days, you philistine. |
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