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Apr 13, 2019 11:31 PM
#51
Cause I am a grown ass man and I'll do what I want? Adding, I mean Natsume and the book of friends is considered shoujo, and I that is definitely in my top five, as well as skip beat! what is 100% shoujo, fruits basket as well. Those stories were so flipping great, how could I not watch and love them?!?!?!?! that is the better question. |
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Apr 13, 2019 11:31 PM
#52
Apr 13, 2019 11:36 PM
#53
Apr 13, 2019 11:56 PM
#54
well, its cute. and some has really good stories that i like. |
Apr 13, 2019 11:58 PM
#55
because masculinity is a sham. get with it. |
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Apr 13, 2019 11:58 PM
#56
TheDarkLordOtaku said: Then you are from the second category and I have some bad news for you: women hate and despise this type of man. That is because on a subconstient they feel the need to be dominated by a man. Feminists apparently feel this need more than the average as they are the most into humiliation porn with a woman beig tge sub.nightcrawlercyp said: Strong women are indeed appealing. I like to imagine that if I were ever to challenge one, I'd be mercilessly beaten. Afterwards, she'd chain me up, force me to call her "Ojou-sama," then, after kicking me, instruct that, because I'd dirtied her foot, I must clean it with my tongue.Despite common belief guys like to see strong women although our concept of a strong woman generally differs from that of feminists/sjw's . As long as the shoujo does not transform the MC into Mary Sue like most shojo today and as long as it does not throw stuff like a woman beating a man twice her size without a proper explanation shojo can be enjoyable. There are some shojo I liked. And then you have the second category of effeminate weak men that actually believe a woman can beat a guy twice her size without anything to enhance her abilities.And training does not count. |
Apr 13, 2019 11:58 PM
#57
Who the fck cares about tags i don't as long I can get good shows |
Apr 14, 2019 12:40 AM
#58
Because we don't break a law by watching it and because it's good and fun to watch. A genre is a genre and watching a bitch fight here and there is always great |
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Apr 14, 2019 2:04 AM
#59
Shoujo's that have only 1 leading male is fine, because it's focused more on their relationship. If it's a reverse-harem then I don't see myself watching it. |
Apr 14, 2019 3:13 AM
#60
I know you are asking guys but I'm a girl and hate Shojo with romance tag, the characters are just boring and stupid. |
Apr 14, 2019 3:38 AM
#61
Because your gender doesn't have to define your taste in anime. |
Apr 14, 2019 3:45 AM
#62
I just love romance and lovekome, maybe because I'm single getting old and never had a romance so I kinda idealized that? |
Apr 14, 2019 3:55 AM
#63
Why do girls watch shounen? I DON'T CARE! |
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Apr 14, 2019 4:54 AM
#64
Just because it's "targeted" at a specific audience and age group that shouldn't stop you. Watch/read what you want. |
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Apr 14, 2019 5:18 AM
#65
How do you even come up with such a stupid question, the answer should be obvious. Not attacking or anything, just wondering. |
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Apr 14, 2019 5:55 AM
#66
Even if it's rare, there are some good stuff there too. Spitfiire said: For music, maybe, but for art it's more of an exception than a rule. For the average shoujo the visuals, whether it's the art or animation part, I can't think of more than a handful that are actually above average.I would add that the art and the soundtracks are amazing as well in the shoujo department. |
Apr 14, 2019 7:16 AM
#67
Because shoujo actually goes somewhere, I am tired of all these romance harem that will never have a conclusion or any progress at all. Shoujo never does that shit. |
Apr 14, 2019 7:17 AM
#68
Asaid1045 said: Well, you could say that about every single shounen/action anime. Weak MC gets shit on from villain, some girl or best friend cheers him on, MC fights back and wins the day.I don't understand how you guys can get past all the shoujo tropes. I just can't do it. Not to mention Shoujo is literally just romance anyways. |
Apr 14, 2019 7:28 AM
#69
Because it might be good idk. the same could be said about girls liking shounen. |
Apr 14, 2019 7:38 AM
#70
Because you shouldn't let basic genre labels blind your judgement. I love romance, I love fluff, I love drama, and yet I find that most of my favorite shows are SHOUNEN instead of SHOUJO. Shocking isn't it? As much as I can be a magical girl junkie, I still also love stuff like eureka seven and yu yu hakusho. Labels mean nothing except for what tropes you can probably expect. |
Apr 14, 2019 7:41 AM
#71
To me, I don't usually care about the genre, I watch something that I feel like it, if I want some nerve-wrecking and mind-bending stuff I look for Psychological, If I want some zero to hero and good guy vs. bad guy, I watch shounen, and if I feel like to watch something fluffy and light-hearted to ease my mind, I watch Shoujo or Slice-or-life. I'm practically open to any type of show and genre |
Apr 14, 2019 7:44 AM
#72
Why do girls watch shounen? yeah...... |
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Apr 14, 2019 7:59 AM
#73
Well most likely because there are shoujos that has more than just romcoms, at first that’s what I assumed until I watched Banana Fish, than it changed my perspective. |
Apr 14, 2019 8:06 AM
#74
because sometimes its good, it never was about the genres for me |
Apr 14, 2019 8:39 AM
#75
nightcrawlercyp said: Do you suppose they might despise me enough to click their tongue at me and tell me I'm lower than garbage?TheDarkLordOtaku said: Then you are from the second category and I have some bad news for you: women hate and despise this type of man. That is because on a subconstient they feel the need to be dominated by a man. Feminists apparently feel this need more than the average as they are the most into humiliation porn with a woman beig tge sub.nightcrawlercyp said: Despite common belief guys like to see strong women although our concept of a strong woman generally differs from that of feminists/sjw's . As long as the shoujo does not transform the MC into Mary Sue like most shojo today and as long as it does not throw stuff like a woman beating a man twice her size without a proper explanation shojo can be enjoyable. There are some shojo I liked. And then you have the second category of effeminate weak men that actually believe a woman can beat a guy twice her size without anything to enhance her abilities.And training does not count. |
Apr 14, 2019 9:10 AM
#76
Apr 14, 2019 9:28 AM
#77
TheDarkLordOtaku said: I suppose... You should ask someone else though. While I do know some things I am by no means an expert and I do not find this conversation constructive in any way.nightcrawlercyp said: Do you suppose they might despise me enough to click their tongue at me and tell me I'm lower than garbage?TheDarkLordOtaku said: nightcrawlercyp said: Strong women are indeed appealing. I like to imagine that if I were ever to challenge one, I'd be mercilessly beaten. Afterwards, she'd chain me up, force me to call her "Ojou-sama," then, after kicking me, instruct that, because I'd dirtied her foot, I must clean it with my tongue.Despite common belief guys like to see strong women although our concept of a strong woman generally differs from that of feminists/sjw's . As long as the shoujo does not transform the MC into Mary Sue like most shojo today and as long as it does not throw stuff like a woman beating a man twice her size without a proper explanation shojo can be enjoyable. There are some shojo I liked. And then you have the second category of effeminate weak men that actually believe a woman can beat a guy twice her size without anything to enhance her abilities.And training does not count. |
Apr 14, 2019 10:03 AM
#78
HeadlessHorseman said: Some say, while visiting Japan on a college semester abroad, a Gaijin MAL Tourist snuck into the attic of a shop in Akihabara. It was there that the MAL user found a rare and ancient Gunpla which had only been released as part of a limited series. The MAL user's eyes glowed with envy, and he whispered to himself, "If I were to possess such a treasure, then power, women, and money would all be within my grasp!" As he reached for the Gunpla a hoarse voice spoke from across the room, "Please.... while time has taken many things from me, including my legs, my otaku soul has never faltered." As the MAL user's eyes adjusted to the attic lighting, he saw an elderly wheelchair bound man with a distinct plad shirt, and idol headband. The elderly man extended his arms towards his Gunpla, with tears in his eyes and a begging expression. The MAL user paused for a moment, as he considered the sad sight before him, but then a ray of moonlight shined through a window and illuminated the splendor of the Gunpla. Doubts silenced, the MAL user grabbed the Gunpla and raced out of the attic. As the MAL user dashed into the night, it is said that the elderly man in the attic cried out, "I CURSE YOU!!! I CURSE YOU AND ALL OF YOUR KIND FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO ME! No matter what your people do, they will never escape the pain you've caused me today when they look upon their forum boards!"Why does MAL have bad forum topics all the time? Not attacking or anything, just wondering. |
Apr 14, 2019 11:03 AM
#79
The shoujo genre has its own quirks and tropes far different to any other genre and it's sometimes a breath of fresh air to watch it. But mostly because it's pretty cute most of the time |
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Apr 14, 2019 11:22 AM
#80
TheDarkLordOtaku said: Some say, while visiting Japan on a college semester abroad, a Gaijin MAL Tourist snuck into the attic of a shop in Akihabara. It was there that the MAL user found a rare and ancient Gunpla which had only been released as part of a limited series. The MAL user's eyes glowed with envy, and he whispered to himself, "If I were to possess such a treasure, then power, women, and money would all be within my grasp!" As he reached for the Gunpla a hoarse voice spoke from across the room, "Please.... while time has taken many things from me, including my legs, my otaku soul has never faltered." As the MAL user's eyes adjusted to the attic lighting, he saw an elderly wheelchair bound man with a distinct plad shirt, and idol headband. The elderly man extended his arms towards his Gunpla, with tears in his eyes and a begging expression. The MAL user paused for a moment, as he considered the sad sight before him, but then a ray of moonlight shined through a window and illuminated the splendor of the Gunpla. Doubts silenced, the MAL user grabbed the Gunpla and raced out of the attic. As the MAL user dashed into the night, it is said that the elderly man in the attic cried out, "I CURSE YOU!!! I CURSE YOU AND ALL OF YOUR KIND FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO ME! No matter what your people do, they will never escape the pain you've caused me today when they look upon their forum boards!" I think in your sarcastic splendor you just discovered greatness, like... this needs to be a thing. A manga explaining why quite a few western anime fans suck, more of an instructional documentation. Could include bad manners to avoid, traveling etiquette, so much good could come from this beautiful fable you have birthed on the forums. Is this already a thing?! Where can it be viewed. Have your people call my people. |
Apr 14, 2019 12:38 PM
#81
I don’t really watch shoujo because I perceive a stigma against men who watch romance anime aimed at women. If I do watch one, it’d be as a guilty pleasure. |
Apr 14, 2019 1:59 PM
#82
Shoujo romances tend to have confident, domineering males. I can imagine male viewers finding their idealized romance in these stories more often than any other genre. |
Apr 14, 2019 2:04 PM
#83
Shounen is common in seeing it, and it tends to be boring because the content it presents is usually the same. Shoujo is a bit more mature and, although it is supposed to be "made for or see the girls", I have more preference for watching the comedies and dramas presented in this theme. |
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Apr 14, 2019 3:37 PM
#84
Sorry I dont check the demographic target group before I watch a show. |
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Apr 14, 2019 4:21 PM
#85
That's sorta like asking why a girl would be interested in shounen. Sometimes guys just like cute romance. |
Apr 14, 2019 4:46 PM
#86
Apr 14, 2019 5:15 PM
#87
Considering Cardcaptor Sakura is one of my favourite shows, I can say it's because shoujo anime is worth watching for cuteness alone and I'm a 27 year old man. Maybe that's why as I have grown far beyond caring about target demographics. |
Apr 14, 2019 5:25 PM
#88
The focus in shoujo anime tends to be on character interaction and development, and that's kinda my jam, so of course I'm gonna dive right in. |
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Apr 14, 2019 5:30 PM
#89
Does a show's demographic really matter? As long as the show is enjoyable, it doesn't matter who the show's target demographic is. |
Apr 14, 2019 6:59 PM
#90
Apr 14, 2019 6:59 PM
#91
It's more relatable to me and makes my heart flutter. |
Apr 14, 2019 8:55 PM
#92
Apr 14, 2019 10:14 PM
#93
Nillwas said: Beacuse it's one of the best genre out there. Shoujo and Josei got some of the best piece of work in this anime industry. It's just that ppl overlook it and ignor it. Think it's just for girls, sigh they are so wrong. I woud pick Josei and Shoujo over Shounen and Sienen ever day in the week. Well... Rather than anime I think it is more true for manga. A lot of shoujo/josei dont really get anime adaptations, unfortunately |
Apr 14, 2019 10:26 PM
#94
There are some nice shoujo just like Lovely complex and ore monogatari oh! watched tonari too, other than that won't bother. |
Apr 14, 2019 10:40 PM
#95
Apr 14, 2019 11:10 PM
#96
Greyleaf said: This, basically. I don't think demographic should be labeled as a genre. Unlike Romance or Isekai, demographics such as shoujo have no common tropes. Instead, the tropes are based on another genre like Magical Girls and Reverse Harems which like Shonuen's action shows are what defines the so-called genre for most people. However, Magical Girls and Reverse Harems are different enough that I wouldn't put them together as a genre. In fact, Reverse Harems have, not so surprisingly, more in common with the Shounen's regular Harems. In my eyes, the demographic tags mean nothing. A great story will transcend the age/gender limitations of said tags, and because of this I have no reason to avoid a show based off of them. Nana is a shoujo and I know tons of dudes who consider it to be one of the greatest anime ever made. The same goes for many guys (including myself) who love Usagi Drop, which is a josei. Who cares who it's marketed towards? :P |
Apr 14, 2019 11:18 PM
#97
Because I am a man, and it takes a real man to watch Shoujo! |
Apr 15, 2019 12:12 AM
#98
it just one of the genre. so nothing special. I'm also don't like shoujo very much at first but changed my mind after watching k-on. from that, I continue to watch other shoujo anime. plus why I also like shoujo romance manga, maybe because the romance itself produce the type of romance that I'm looking for. solid, almost realistic, no harem, and always stick to one person. |
Apr 15, 2019 12:17 AM
#99
TheProblemIsntMe said: Not attacking or anything, just wondering. I don’t watch it mostly because of the 1 dimensional sex object male characters |
Apr 15, 2019 12:24 AM
#100
I just love watching light-hearted romance stuff from time to time. Some shoujo stuff just makes me happy and it's a nice change of pace after watching something with a heavier storyline. (I'm not a guy, but I think that's the reason for most guys also) Nerdanimefan1992 said: TheProblemIsntMe said: Not attacking or anything, just wondering. I don’t watch it mostly because of the 1 dimensional sex object male characters You are right, seeing Takeo Gouda is just... Damnnn!! |
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