Is your family accepting of your otaku-ism?
| I haven't really told them properly, but they didn't have a clue what it was when it was mentioned so... |
| They don't like it.....but only because I spend vast amounts of money on it while still having student loans to pay. Lol However my father seems to show some interest in how the girls are "ahem" drawn....XD You see yourself as an ''otaku''? No wonder your parents won't let you watch anime then Like parents even know what it means.... |
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| Actually, my mom is the one who introduced anime to me. So my answer is no problem in my case. |
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| They say I'm too old for watching cartoons. They don't know what kind of shows I'm watching. |
| They don't even know I'm an otaku, they just know I watch anime and don't even care or ask me about it. |
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| Another form of cartoon for them,but they can see that there are deeper undertones hidden in the shows. They'll most likely never grow beyond there preconceived notions,but i don't think its there fault.There just to old and bigoted at this point.Hopefully the next generation will be more open minded. |
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keragamming said: Of all the series you could've have shown them, you choose nisekoi!! Seriously? Not saying its a bad series but, you should've shown them something a bit more mature don't you think? Like death note, monster, full metal alchemist or attack on titan? Honestly, if you keep showing those type of series to your parents, you can't really blame them for thinking all anime is for kids. So I don't blame the parents here, I blame you. Don't get me wrong, everyone has different taste and from looking at your list you're the type that like light hearted series. But if you really want them to get off your back you need to take my suggestion and show them one of those series I recommend I guarantee you their opinion on anime will change. Out of the list death note is my #1 pick, if they watch that and still think alll anime is for kids, just call it a loss and move on. I'm kinda just a broke teenager atm so that's one of the only ones ive got, and it was the manga not the anime lol |
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keragamming said: Of all the series you could've have shown them, you choose nisekoi!! Seriously? Not saying its a bad series but, you should've shown them something a bit more mature don't you think? Like death note, monster, full metal alchemist or attack on titan? Honestly, if you keep showing those type of series to your parents, you can't really blame them for thinking all anime is for kids. So I don't blame the parents here, I blame you. Don't get me wrong, everyone has different taste and from looking at your list you're the type that like light hearted series. But if you really want them to get off your back you need to take my suggestion and show them one of those series I recommend I guarantee you their opinion on anime will change. Out of the list death note is my #1 pick, if they watch that and still think alll anime is for kids, just call it a loss and move on. Also I actually enjoy some more dark series like future diary, or another. Have not started Attack on Titan lol |
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Reeceiam said: Man a lot of people are recommending Death Note, I need to check it out xDFantasee said: I recommend Monster if you're trying to get your parents to watch an anime. Americans eat up mystery/drama/thriller type television shows, and Monster is a lot better than most of the live-action American shows within that mystery genre. +1 On this. Maybe Death Note as well. |
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mayura_loki said: Dude I really like that pic for your signature thing, how would I go getting a pic for my stuff?they don't care ^_^ |
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BurningSpirit said: Weird burst of imagination huh? Same here, must be an anime watcher thing...My family generally don't care, though they do comment about its violence when I watch it with them next to me (didn't watch any ecchi with them next to me, but I'm sure they'll comment on that if they did see me watching) Only odd reaction I get is from non-anime-watching friends. They generally seem to think my outburst of weird imagination is somewhat connected to watching anime. |
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Chiibi said: Hah! That made me laugh, and yes they really don't know what an otaku really is, they just translate it to nerd, which is technically what it is xDThey don't like it.....but only because I spend vast amounts of money on it while still having student loans to pay. Lol However my father seems to show some interest in how the girls are "ahem" drawn....XD You see yourself as an ''otaku''? No wonder your parents won't let you watch anime then Like parents even know what it means.... |
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Comic_Sans said: Nah, it's just a fun word to say, sides I am not 'worthy' of being referred to as an otaku yet xDYou see yourself as an ''otaku''? No wonder your parents won't let you watch anime then |
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| My parents let me do anything I want and overall just don't care what i'm into which is great. It's probably because my grades are straight A+ and I never get in trouble so yeah. |
| My brothers are being jerk about it, so I just avoid the topic nowadays, no need to pay attention to them. I don't think my parents really care, they complain that I buy too much manga tho. If they knew what kind of shows I watch maybe then.... NiN10d0h said: I get beaten by my parents for watching anime. :'( Wtf, that's so sick. |
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| I don't see myself as an Otaku though they see me sometimes as a person who "really" like "cartoons" and panty shots. NiN10d0h said: I get beaten by my parents for watching anime. :'( I share your pain, though I only got shouted once upon but the pain was there and it hurts. *hugs |
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Inzaniac said: Never, and I mean never, start referring to yourself as an otakuComic_Sans said: Nah, it's just a fun word to say, sides I am not 'worthy' of being referred to as an otaku yet xDYou see yourself as an ''otaku''? No wonder your parents won't let you watch anime then I am completely serious |
 Nico- said: Conversations with people pinging/quoting me to argue about some old post I wrote years ago will not be entertained@Comic_Sans oh no y arnt ppl dieing i need more ppl dieing rly gud plot avansement jus liek tokyo ghoul if erbudy dies amirite |
| They don't care and that's how it should be. |
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| At first they toguht of tham as catoons and evaded me when ever I watched or talked about it with my brother. But ower time they started to either accept it or just deal with.Becouse we all have different thinks we like and so our parents may do so too (not like I know anything about it). So instead of clashing opinions start appreaciating the things your parents, friends like and they may do so like wise. Anyway I started collecting manga this year and boght as my first thing MSG: The Origin and they were like telling me it looks kinda childish with the robots and all but hehe I buyed the entire series of No longer human with it and yea everything after it stays a mistery xD. |
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NiN10d0h said: I get beaten by my parents for watching anime. :'( same |
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FireEmblemIke24 said: what anime your parent found? hentai futanari lolicon with tentacles?NiN10d0h said: sameI get beaten by my parents for watching anime. :'( |
 "If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
NiN10d0h said: Touff lyfeI get beaten by my parents for watching anime. :'( |
Nico- said: Conversations with people pinging/quoting me to argue about some old post I wrote years ago will not be entertained@Comic_Sans oh no y arnt ppl dieing i need more ppl dieing rly gud plot avansement jus liek tokyo ghoul if erbudy dies amirite |
NiN10d0h said: I get beaten by my parents for watching anime. :'( Please tell me your jk |
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| as long i get my shit done no problems |
| its just a mixture of them being fine that I watch anime, they have a rough understanding and they know it can be for adults depending on the series, but they don't really care that I watch it, it doesn't interest them in the slightest and I wouldn't even attempt to show them anything! Although as a xmas present my uncle burned me the entire Monster collection onto DVD for me, he started watching a few episodes and actually sat through and completed it xD he never watched anything else but he always says that he really enjoyed it as it was something he'd never even dream of watching any other time! |
| My whole family watches/-d anime at some point in their life. My brother and me watch anime regularly, while my parents watched only a couple movies/series. Fun fact: I randomly learned from my mother that Ghost in the Shell was a major inspiriation for the Matrix series, so I got into GotS thanks to her :) And for my father: While on a tour, (he's a tourist guide) he overheared a mother scolding her daughter about watching anime and joined the conversation saying "I watch anime too!" and both of them were like "No way!". The mother asked "But isn't it bad for her?" and he went on convincing her that it wasn't. Then he exchanged with the girl which shows they saw. Also I wouldn't call myself an otaku.. All in all, I'm glad I don't have to secretly watch anime thanks to my family. |
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Unyilkdr said: FireEmblemIke24 said: what anime your parent found? hentai futanari lolicon with tentacles?same pokemon because I wanted to see the championship battle between Ash and another guy |
All credit goes to Sacred. |
FireEmblemIke24 said: ok, i admit that your parents going too far.Unyilkdr said: pokemon because I wanted to see the championship battle between Ash and another guywhat anime your parent found? hentai futanari lolicon with tentacles? |
"If taking responsibility for a mistake that cannot be undone means death, it's not that hard to die. At least, not as hard as to live on." |
| Lol I actually got my mother into anime, so now my whole family watches anime except my father. My father doesn't care really, so it's easy for me. I even get mangas and other anime related stuff for my birthday, christmas, etc. |
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| I sneak watch anime. Like I can never tell anyone that I'm watching anime because they think all cartoon is for kids, they laugh at me. |
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| I understand...my mum especially had the same problem...anime are too childish and that I should grow up and stuff But then one day a collegue of hers said he watches anime...and they discused about it....so now she doesnt care anymore...she even discusses plot with me its funny! |
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| When I was a teen my parents saw anime as evil (mainly because of Yugioh) , a waste of time (you could be studying instead of watching cartoons) and that it negatively affected my personality. They don't really care now though. The funniest experience for me is when I bought Trust and Betrayal when I was like 15 I believe and watched it with my mother. I thought that it was just like the Rurouni Kenshin tv series and safe to watch with parents but boy was I wrong. LOL I can remember my mother's absolutely look of bewilderment when it began and you saw guys getting their throats slashed and cut into pieces and stuff. |
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| They don't know. |
| They don't really care |
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| Not only did my parents not care, but they let me to go to anime conventions during highschool and asked ifnthere was anything I could recommend. Also I don't consider "otaku " part of the anime culture outside of its origin. It makes little sense to use that term outside Japan. |
| My parents don't really care about my anime watching. I feel free to watch anime in the TV in the living room while they're around. I obviously don't dare to watch anything such as ecchi/hentai/yaoi/etc. in front of them, but they've seen some fairly explicit stuff (such as the dirty jokes/scenes in Gintama) and either don't bat an eyelid, or laugh like an idiot like I do. Funnily enough though, I wouldn't have felt comfortable doing this at all a couple of years ago. I used to hide my anime watching like I was obsessively watching porn. I'd only watch it late at night, with the lights out, under my quilt with my laptop so they couldn't see the light illuminating my room. Ah, how times have changed. I'm not really sure how or why they changed like they did. |
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Inzaniac said: Oh ya, anyone got any good recommendations for an anime to show to my parents? It would have to have like ZERO questionable content in it, wouldn't want it to be a romantic one either... and it would have to be some what normal... hmmm Monster english dubbed, but man do I hate the term "otaku" |
| I'm not an otaku, so even if my parents wanted to say anything about it, they can't. If it is about anime, then they literally don't care and even if they did, I don't care about any remarks or thoughts they have. |
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Unyilkdr said: FireEmblemIke24 said: ok, i admit that your parents going too far.pokemon because I wanted to see the championship battle between Ash and another guy and I was just getting to the good part as well :( the remote was stolen from me by force |
All credit goes to Sacred. |
| My mom is totally fine with my hobby. She helps me buy my merchandise and as long as I dont watch anything with mature content in front of my little sister its fine. |
| My mom is fine with it. She's an artist and she actually likes cartoons herself (some of them that is). My step-dad knows I watch it and doesn't really care. I don't really buy anime stuff. I did buy an anime shirt once, (tsubasa) and some anime movies. My sister watches a little bit of it. She's watched way less than me but she's kind of into it. She's into it to the point of asking for recommendations, I ended up giving her 100 anime to watch. I'm pretty good about giving recommendations to friends and family members because I understand their personalities and what genres they're into. Especially my sister. I know what books she read as a younger adult, and what shows on tv she liked to watch. I also know she liked trigun a lot, so there's that. :) |
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