| 1 - anime doesn't need to be saved. 2 - a feature of a character, alone, isn't anything at all to an interesting story, it needs development, story, interaction, that being said, being homosexual alone isn't nearly possibly enough to do anything in itself to the story, to me, stories that are around this concept ( not only on anime ) are utterly garbage, it needs more than that to make a good story. summary : no |
| Yes OP, gay anime characters can save anime. |
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Swagernator said: That would be the end of anime world if it was a fujoshi anime that would save anime. UrbanSpaceman said: and "boys love" fans. Just call them fujoshi, that name has a meaning. Hey now, we're not all female. Some of us are "Fudanshi." |
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| It already have been saved, for the cultural masochism of Japan will throughly spread worldwide and, we as its main pioneer will be hailed as Goddess and true believe that pantsu is not just a piece of clothing, but it carves a deeper meaning wholly about the existence of why we cannot resist fappable waifus and their disgusted look. Source: Iya na Kao sare nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai Oh, but an isekai anime featuring traps isn't bad. It's just that Japan still cannot accept that trap asshole are far better than... Mhhh yeah... but then again traps isn't gay... so... |
| No, but Yarichin Bitch-bu saved me. |
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GoddessofMayhem said: Did Yuri on Ice save anime? How about Bana na Fish? Banana Fish is not about the gayness since the main reason why it's even mentioned is |
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| I love yuri. I would also enjoy more androgynous / genderbender characters such as Astolfo or Hime in Himegoto or Hideri in Blend S. It really adds something to have a bit of inclusion. But I don't want it pictured like it's to be hidden or censored, and I'd heavily hate on every anime out there putting up transphobic expression, because I can. |
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| Gay characters can definitely enrich the medium, especially if homosexual relations are explored with the proper care. Unfortunately, I am not sure if it will happen any time soon, as anime generally panders to a predominately hetero normative audience. |
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| What is the point? It's a character trait sure, and it can be interesting. But in no way can one gay character save a bad show, or anime in general. Heck anime doesn't need saving the Industry is going quite well. So my answer is no |
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aliquae said: But the real question is: does anime needs to be saved? Seriously, before trying to save anime you should ask it if it wants to be saved or not. |
| No, we need more MILFs and Senpais. They are the real saviors. |
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DEUSVULTs said: What is the point? It's a character trait sure, and it can be interesting. But in no way can one gay character save a bad show, or anime in general. Heck anime doesn't need saving the Industry is going quite well. So my answer is no The issue of inclusion is bigger than the mere success of the industry. With industry success as the only driving force, more and more anime perpetuating harmful views are churned out. If more studios stepped up and tried to produce anime depicting well-fleshed out gay characters, it would be refreshing and an overall net positive. |
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| Sounds like the EXACT thing tumblr would say. Lol *uses tumblr* Also, no. |
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| Nothing can save anime cause it's in no need to be saved. Also, an adaptation of Murcielago would be cool as hell. |
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steponmeazula said: Then you completely missed my point. Love is love no matter what genders are involved. They're all the same. But some people don't like or cannot relate to seeing two males together/ two females together. Getting rid of specific types of romance tags is a terrible idea, imho. |
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So, you don't like gay bishies, huh? |
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I didn't say THAT. XD I just don't think anime needs to be "saved" by LGBT characters; it's fine as is. |
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Chiibi said: steponmeazula said: Then you completely missed my point. Love is love no matter what genders are involved. They're all the same. But some people don't like or cannot relate to seeing two males together/ two females together. Getting rid of specific types of romance tags is a terrible idea, imho. Having to relate to something to watch it is stupid. That means you're close-minded. I don't relate to ANY characters in my favorite animes, but that doesn't mean I can't like them. They're interesting because they're different. |
steponmeazula said: Chiibi said: But some people don't like or cannot relate to seeing two males together/ two females together. Getting rid of specific types of romance tags is a terrible idea, imho. Having to relate to something to watch it is stupid. That means you're close-minded. Okay, let's go back to plain "not liking it", then. I am not a yuri fan and I will not actively seek it out. |
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Chiibi said: steponmeazula said: Having to relate to something to watch it is stupid. That means you're close-minded. Okay, let's go back to plain "not liking it", then. I am not a yuri fan and I will not actively seek it out. You are still close-minded. People watch romance to see two people fall in love, why do the genders even matter? The romance is not any different because it's lesbian instead of straight. |
I'm "close-minded" because I prefer hot guy love interests instead? Don't gimme that crap. It's my personal preference. It's like liking flavors of ice cream, ffs. This is why I hate yuri/yaoi fans; they are so intolerant of others not liking their obsession. You like it? GOOD, I'M GLAD. Don't push it on me; don't sit there and be all judgemental and critical; you are building a negative reputation and making it worse. |
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Chiibi said: I'm "close-minded" because I prefer hot guy love interests instead? Don't gimme that crap. It's my personal preference. It's like liking flavors of ice cream, ffs. Why didn't you say that then? That you only watch anime for the eye candy, not plot. That changes everything. |
steponmeazula said: That you only watch anime for the eye candy, not plot. That part's not really true, either. |
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| Shinji saved Evangelion so, gay characters CAN save the anime 10q |
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Chiibi said: I'm "close-minded" because I prefer hot guy love interests instead? Don't gimme that crap. It's my personal preference. It's like liking flavors of ice cream, ffs. This is why I hate yuri/yaoi fans; they are so intolerant of others not liking their obsession. You like it? GOOD, I'M GLAD. Don't push it on me; don't sit there and be all judgemental and critical; you are building a negative reputation and making it worse. Saying you prefer to watch anime with straight romance is just like me saying I'd prefer to watch tv shows with white people and not other races. Genders and races should NEVER be an important factor. |
Chiibi said: I'm "close-minded" because I prefer hot guy love interests instead? Don't gimme that crap. It's my personal preference. It's like liking flavors of ice cream, ffs. This is why I hate yuri/yaoi fans; they are so intolerant of others not liking their obsession. You like it? GOOD, I'M GLAD. Don't push it on me; don't sit there and be all judgemental and critical; you are building a negative reputation and making it worse. Is it so wrong to want homosexual relations to get proper attention as well? No one said you are forced to watch it, but homosexuality deserves to be depicted as well, for the sake of inclusion. Even though you may not relate to it, there are plenty of people out there who do. |
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CherryLover said: Chiibi said: I'm "close-minded" because I prefer hot guy love interests instead? Don't gimme that crap. It's my personal preference. It's like liking flavors of ice cream, ffs. This is why I hate yuri/yaoi fans; they are so intolerant of others not liking their obsession. You like it? GOOD, I'M GLAD. Don't push it on me; don't sit there and be all judgemental and critical; you are building a negative reputation and making it worse. Is it so wrong to want homosexual relations to get proper attention as well? No one said you are forced to watch it, but homosexuality deserves to be depicted as well, for the sake of inclusion. Even though you may not relate to it, there are plenty of people out there who do. Nowhere in my post did I say it was "wrong". But I don't like being harshly judged just because I prefer different romance. I find that insulting. That is all it boils down to. |
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CherryLover said: DEUSVULTs said: What is the point? It's a character trait sure, and it can be interesting. But in no way can one gay character save a bad show, or anime in general. Heck anime doesn't need saving the Industry is going quite well. So my answer is no The issue of inclusion is bigger than the mere success of the industry. With industry success as the only driving force, more and more anime perpetuating harmful views are churned out. If more studios stepped up and tried to produce anime depicting well-fleshed out gay characters, it would be refreshing and an overall net positive. I'm not against depicting the LGBT but it has to be done well as you said. But let's get real here, what is the chance, that Anime a medium that primarily focuses on a male heterosexual audience does that well? Heck the only way I would see the anime industry depict LGBT is as a joke, like a running gag kind of thing. I won't see them trying to make a LGBT character refreshing or unique. |
| Wake me up for another crusade |
steponmeazula said: Saying you prefer to watch anime with straight romance is just like me saying I'd prefer to watch tv shows with white people and not other races. My response would be "I don't care. Do what you want." Instead of asking 20 questions, demanding to know why you feel that way. Much of the LGBT community HATES straight romance. Do you think I go out of my way to interrogate them about this? Lolnope. That's their choice. |
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| Lmfao.. Gay characters had everything but depth. And no they can't, since after all the industry doesn't need to be saved in the first place. |
| The beauty of humans is that they say one thing then do another, but at the same time that can also be their ugliest side. |
| the sexual preference of a character does not make you improve the quality of the overall work |
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| Yes because love between two men is the purest form of love there is |
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| only yuri can save anime then cuz yaoi is shit (even though i used to like it until recently) |
Edward Elric > your waifu  |
Dlwuik said: only yuri can save anime then cuz yaoi is shit (even though i used to like it until recently) You still like it, its one way trip. You know it deep down. |
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Swagernator said: Dlwuik said: only yuri can save anime then cuz yaoi is shit (even though i used to like it until recently) You still like it, its one way trip. You know it deep down. i know deep down you've always liked yaoi, you'll just never admit it gottem |
Edward Elric > your waifu |
| I have no official comment on this subject at this time. |
| Life Is Short But Intense. |
| Only if they're traps. Bonus points for Astolfo. |
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