| Even though I identify as a heterosexual male, I couldn't help myself from loving Nana and Kare Kano to death <3 |
| I think it's kinda okay. Since, anime is a purpose for an animation and is indeed an animation itself. Except it's a Japanese animation. |
| I don't care about targeted audience, If a story of a show sounds interesting then I will watch it. |
| Okay, a more generic answer now that I'm not in a hurry: 1) Note that most shows you're watching are probably either shounen or seinen. And you fit only one of these demographics. So you're already watching a bunch of shows not meant for you. 2) A lot of anime fans go outside their comfort zone. To explore, to learn what other kinds of people like, because they "ran out" of anime that is inside their comfort zone... Go on, it'll be educational! 3) I am a heterosexual male. I have seen a bunch of shows aimed at girls. Some were good, some were boring, some were too emotionally intense... it's harder to look for the good ones (because most people who know are girls, and have trouble giving recommendations to guys), but it doesn't mean the good ones aren't good. Note that since many things that appeal to girls don't appeal to us men, your evaluation of a show will not be the same as any girl you discuss it with. It's okay. 4) Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the good ones. I'd say it's unusually interesting and varied compared to the more formulaic magical girl shows like later seasons of Sailormoon (I've never seen the first season). EcchiLordMamster said: As a kid in the 90s I know no guy admitted to watching Sailormoon Well, I did watch it. EcchiLordMamster said: I'm currently watching a fujoshi and I give no fucks to admit it, altho I didn't know that's what it was before I started it What do you mean by "fujoshi"? (I have a feeling you didn't mean to say there is a female anime fan near you, and you ogle her a lot) And which anime it was, by the way? On_the_Lam said: zombie_pegasus said: If you prefer flat chested girls then it's like an even better version of a "cute girls fighting" type anime. Would you really start watching an anime just because its characters have flat chests? What the actual fuck? 1) Come for the flat chests, stay for the plot. That's the formula for successful shows. 2) @On_the_Lam meant to say that CCS is also similar to "cute girls fighting" anime, except that it has mostly flat-chested girls, which can be to some guys' taste. |
| The worst thing that could happen is you don't like it, but you might as well watch it if you're interested:) |
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| The problem is not if the show is either good or bad, the issue is having to put up with specfic tropes and fanservice that goes with a demographic. |
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flannan said: EcchiLordMamster said: As a kid in the 90s I know no guy admitted to watching Sailormoon Well, I did watch it. What do you mean by "fujoshi"? (I have a feeling you didn't mean to say there is a female anime fan near you, and you ogle her a everyone did, just no one admitted it at the time.... i thought anime targeting fujoshis were called fujoshi lol... anyway, hatsukoi monster... imo its very......... gay XD but aint nun wrong with that, just not my thing. obviously ill live if im watching it |
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| A josei a day keeps the doctor away?! |
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| Two of my top 10 all-time series: Aria - many reviews in the internet say it's a great relaxing show and very engaging for young girls Nana - drama with relationships/breakups that appeal to the josei crowd (older women) So my opinion? I don't really give a rat's butt. If a show is good then it's good, simple. |
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| Well, there are far worse things people can do with their lives than watching cartoons aimed at the opposite gender. At most I'd think it's a bit strange, but honestly I don't care that much, lol. |
EcchiLordMamster said: i thought anime targeting fujoshis were called fujoshi lol... I have never encontered this word usage before. Shall we popularize it? It sounds a lot better than "fujobait". EcchiLordMamster said: anyway, hatsukoi monster... imo its very......... gay XD but aint nun wrong with that, just not my thing. obviously ill live if im watching it I guess I'll have to see it with my own eyes - it conflicts with the MAL description too much. |
flannan said: EcchiLordMamster said: i thought anime targeting fujoshis were called fujoshi lol... I have never encontered this word usage before. Shall we popularize it? It sounds a lot better than "fujobait". EcchiLordMamster said: anyway, hatsukoi monster... imo its very......... gay XD but aint nun wrong with that, just not my thing. obviously ill live if im watching it I guess I'll have to see it with my own eyes - it conflicts with the MAL description too much. thats how it comes off being used to me lol... yea maybe we should, but idk lol its a funny show but as a straight male, you'll cringe like i guess some girls do watching ecchi scenes xD |
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| 90s Sailor Moon and CCS for sure. Please don't subject guys to fujoshit tho... |
| OP IS A FAGGOTTTTTTT This is what OP really wanted to see |
| Yo just sayin by K-ON makes mes me wish I was a girl in their after school group lol. Like holy shit my life as a dude sucks, you know much fun they have? |
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| I'll be quite surprised at first but knowing that I also dig stuff from the shoujo and josei demographic, it'll be only short lived. Well there are certain tropes that are only unique to each demographics so if you liked them, you'll love said demographic. |
ethotAug 19, 2016 4:57 PM
| This is nonsense similar to cars supposedly being toys for boys and dolls being toys for girls. Demographic segmentation is simply a marketing trick that unfortunately outsmarts a large portion of individuals, and it sets unnecessary standards for the two genders. Watch whatever you enjoy, and do not feel affected by a mere business model. |
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| Anybody who has watched more than the mainstream shows can tell you that demographics really don't mean shit outside of pure ecchi moeblob garbage. Even if demographics did matter I am not petty enough to judge people based on the shows they watch (unless that show is MLP or any hentai series). |
| Sometimes I like reading smut because there's actual context and in depth content describing feelings in a romantic relationship and not just "tits are big, she wants sex I can't wait". But for the most part I find it tough sticking with a show/manga where the main lead is a female, or when the show is about a group of girls. Just from my experience. Actually TBH I can almost say the same thing for a show about bromance, not super interested in things like that (Haikyuu or Rainbow come to mind). But I prefer a male lead. |
anonypcAug 19, 2016 5:27 PM
| One of my first anime was Sailor Moon and it's fun for all sexes. I don't really care who a show is aimed at if it's good. Hell, Japanese men love slice of life with only women, or shows like Love Live. That cutesy stuff is targeted toward men, like the majority of My Little Pony fans. |
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| Why would you care what's the target audience? If something interests you, just go ahead and watch it. Don't let some stupid tag bother you. But then again, I have pink walls in my room. |
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| As an adult woman the majority of shows I have watched are either senien or shounen and not shoujo or josei. I'd bet that's the case for a lot of other women who watch anime as well. So why is it that some men don't feel they can watch shows targeted at women? Does it really matter? its not like watching a shoujo anime will turn you into a girl. If a show is good then its good no matter the target audience. |
Nyny44 said: As an adult woman the majority of shows I have watched are either senien or shounen and not shoujo or josei. I'd bet that's the case for a lot of other women who watch anime as well. So why is it that some men don't feel they can watch shows targeted at women? Does it really matter? its not like watching a shoujo anime will turn you into a girl. If a show is good then its good no matter the target audience. While I agree you make some good points, the case is a matter of preference and relatability for myself, not my sexuality or mentality. Regardless, if the story is good I can get through some, but realistically it makes a difference. |
anonypcAug 19, 2016 6:15 PM
| I don't see any problems with watching Anime that are targeted for your opposite gender. Just watch and enjoy the show. ^^ |
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anonypc said: Nyny44 said: As an adult woman the majority of shows I have watched are either senien or shounen and not shoujo or josei. I'd bet that's the case for a lot of other women who watch anime as well. So why is it that some men don't feel they can watch shows targeted at women? Does it really matter? its not like watching a shoujo anime will turn you into a girl. If a show is good then its good no matter the target audience. While I agree you make some good points, but the case is a matter of preference and relatability for myself, not my sexuality or mentality. Regardless, if the story is good I can get through some, but realistically it makes a difference. You are obviously going to prefer some genres over others as everyone has different taste and being able to relate to the MC is important, but my issue is with the amount of posts I’ve seen with men almost asking ‘permission’ to watch shows aimed at women. Correct me if I’m wrong but I’ve never seen a women asking if it was ok for her to watch shows aimed at men. Anyway people should just watch what they enjoy is the point I was trying to get across. |
| There's nothing wrong with it in the slightest. Kimi ni Todoke is my favorite anime romance and it's shoujo. Honey & Clover is a great coming of age romance and it's josei. What I've seen of Sailor Moon so far has been promising, and it's shoujo. Akatsuki no Yona seems like a good adventure series, and it's shoujo. Demographics have little bearing on individual shows. Some are good; some aren't. It's just like anything else. |
Nyny44 said: anonypc said: While I agree you make some good points, but the case is a matter of preference and relatability for myself, not my sexuality or mentality. Regardless, if the story is good I can get through some, but realistically it makes a difference. You are obviously going to prefer some genres over others as everyone has different taste and being able to relate to the MC is important, but my issue is with the amount of posts I’ve seen with men almost asking ‘permission’ to watch shows aimed at women. Correct me if I’m wrong but I’ve never seen a women asking if it was ok for her to watch shows aimed at men. Anyway people should just watch what they enjoy is the point I was trying to get across. They are afraid their man card will get revoked. XD |
Not exactly any of these. More towards purple, I guess. I would say something between this 'blush' and lavender @lordwen; |
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| Pedo Alert!! hahaha just kidding, well if a person wants to do it no one can stop him :) |
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| Somehow I'm not even sure what you're trying to ask or make a statement towards. Guys watch girl shows and vise versa all the time. Look how much of the shounen genre is riddled with fan girls :P |
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| animes nowadays with all the moe moe schoolgirl bullshit and supposedly shounen ones with a bunch of faggy looking male characters, i'm not even sure which demographic they're trying to appeal to anymore. just enjoy what you like and not let others get in your head. |
Stranger213Aug 20, 2016 8:01 AM
| Go ahead. I watch and read a bunch of shoujo stuff and I don't feel like there's anything wrong with it. In fact, quite a few of my favourite manga and anime are "girl oriented" series. There's a lot of good series out there for your enjoyment if you are willing to leave your bubble, and the shoujo/josei demographics are no exception. |
| same as others opinion, it doesnt matter at all i tend to avoid shojo and josei few years ago. but recently i found it's entertaining than mindfuck seinen or super power battle shonen |
| I don't give a shit, as long as he/she doesn't hurt anyone who fucking cares. |
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| The scum, they have betrayed their gender and are the worst kinds of people. Nah I don't really care, but I don't like female oriented shows myself |
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| I have no positive or negative opinion for that. Just like I have no particular opinion about girls watching girly animes and boys watching action and stuff. I don't think all people with the sama gender have to e noy same sort of anime. No one has to belong to the targeted' group. It is a matter of taste and taste only. Plus, people watch different genres in different periods. Their mood can influence their choice. I sometimes urge for romance, sometimes for thriller. I am the same person, but my need changes. So, go for it. No problem at all. |
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| Sounds like you care too much about what other people you'll never meet think. Watch it or don't, who cares. |
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| I think people should just watch what they want to watch and and if anyone has a problem with it, they can go fuck themselves. Edit: My demographic is josei, but I'll watch whatever I want because demographics can also go fuck themselves. That is all.................at least until I have something else to say in which case I'll come back. |
ArillionAug 20, 2016 7:29 PM
| I really don't care. I am a manchild who watches chinese cartoons for entertainment instead of doing grown up stuff so I have no right to judge others for what they like or dislike |
| Oh who the phuck cares really. Just watch whatever is good. |
| I'm never wrong. I once thought I was wrong, turns out, I was mistaken. |
| I'm a 25 year old man and I just finished watching the second episode of CCS and really enjoyed it. I never actually got into it as a kid. |
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| Yeah, I don't have any issue with a guy watching something that is targeted at female audiences. I've watched a fair share of BL anime, and I finished one BL manga. As long as they're compelling, and offer something I'll watch it. Sailor moon is also fucking good. So just watch whatever you want. |
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