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I don't know about other kinds of anime fans, but for me, the edge in anime is necessary. By edge I mean an element that makes the show noticeable, memorable, or maybe even something incredibly autistic about the show that makes it unique in some way. I look at the seasonal anime charts and I find these elements less and less, it's like yeah if it's your first isekai show it's edgy and memorable and something sets it apart but not after tens of isekai shows. And don't get me started on the countless generic seasonal romance anime, that shit is like filth to me. That's why I mainly just watch action anime or something philosophical or comedic at least.

Anyway, edge is necessary, anime needs to sting the audience, otherwise it's just a brainwashing boredom.
Does anyone agree? If you disagree please share why you disagree.
Mar 21, 1:13 PM
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Not just anime, all entertainment should be like that.
Mar 21, 1:22 PM
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Isn't modern media already overloaded with edgeness? I mean, we literally got the most edgy over the top drama show in the Bandori franchise this year, lmao.
Mar 21, 2:07 PM
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Lentus1 said:
or maybe even something incredibly autistic about the show that makes it unique in some way.

That's why I'm enjoying the currently airing Okitsura so much: learning a lot of trivia about Okinawa and its people.
RobertBobert said:
sn't modern media already overloaded with edgeness? I mean, we literally got the most edgy over the top drama show in the Bandori franchise this year, lmao.

OP didn't mean edginess, but edge as "a quality or factor which gives superiority over close rivals"
Mar 21, 2:09 PM
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Lentus1 said:
or maybe even something incredibly autistic about the show that makes it unique in some way.

That's why I'm enjoying the currently airing Okitsura so much: learning a lot of trivia about Okinawa and its people.
RobertBobert said:
sn't modern media already overloaded with edgeness? I mean, we literally got the most edgy over the top drama show in the Bandori franchise this year, lmao.

OP didn't mean edginess, but edge as "a quality or factor which gives superiority over close rivals"
@Nirinbo Something like balls in a more general sense?
Mar 21, 2:17 PM
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@Nirinbo Something like balls in a more general sense?
@RobertBobert I believe so, yes. The audacity to stand out in some way.
Mar 21, 2:44 PM
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We should have Waga Tousou in anime. I agree.

Mar 21, 4:25 PM
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Ofc. Otherwise known as "intrigue". That's why I honestly don't get the reception with sth like Sousou no Frieren. It just doesn't have any edge/intrigue.
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yes, i watched Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! just cus there's an elf girl that holds her cat between her breasts
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Lentus1 said:
I don't know about other kinds of anime fans, but for me, the edge in anime is necessary. By edge I mean an element that makes the show noticeable, memorable, or maybe even something incredibly autistic about the show that makes it unique in some way. I look at the seasonal anime charts and I find these elements less and less, it's like yeah if it's your first isekai show it's edgy and memorable and something sets it apart but not after tens of isekai shows. And don't get me started on the countless generic seasonal romance anime, that shit is like filth to me. That's why I mainly just watch action anime or something philosophical or comedic at least.

Anyway, edge is necessary, anime needs to sting the audience, otherwise it's just a brainwashing boredom.
Does anyone agree? If you disagree please share why you disagree.


I think it's more accurate to say you just wish Anime had more "edge". But without giving specific examples of titles from the past or even explain specific scenes of an Anime title to what you personally want that makes Anime "edge", it makes it an extremely vague wish.

Anime simply just needs to be entertaining. Because whatever "edge" you are talking about, even if all modern Anime had "edge", doesn't necessarily mean something would still be worth watching or even entertaining, even if an entire Anime series was simply just flooding with this so called "edge" you are wanting.

Also what Anime offers Autism too? You claim you want Anime to be something incredibly "autistic", but I am thrown in a loop thinking about what that would actually entail.
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Mar 21, 7:08 PM
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Edge is not necessary for me, but edgy shows can be entertaining.
Mar 21, 7:22 PM
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I will admit that even though the genre was oversaturated in the west when I was a child, anime back in the '80s and 90s were all about edge. At least the ones that came over to the us. Sci-Fi channel used to show a ton of them. Everything was about blood guts and demons. XD
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It's definitely preferable if an anime has some sort of USP, but at the same time, I can just appreciate a solid, run-of-the-mill production that does everything I expect of it well. Especially when it comes to romance anime, well-written characters who are likeable and react to situations realistically can be an enjoyable watch for me, even if there's nothing particularly unique about the series. 365 Days last season and I have a Crush at Work were both amongst my favourite watches.
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Lentus1 said:
I don't know about other kinds of anime fans, but for me, the edge in anime is necessary. By edge I mean an element that makes the show noticeable, memorable, or maybe even something incredibly autistic about the show that makes it unique in some way. I look at the seasonal anime charts and I find these elements less and less, it's like yeah if it's your first isekai show it's edgy and memorable and something sets it apart but not after tens of isekai shows. And don't get me started on the countless generic seasonal romance anime, that shit is like filth to me. That's why I mainly just watch action anime or something philosophical or comedic at least.

Anyway, edge is necessary, anime needs to sting the audience, otherwise it's just a brainwashing boredom.
Does anyone agree? If you disagree please share why you disagree.


I think it's more accurate to say you just wish Anime had more "edge". But without giving specific examples of titles from the past or even explain specific scenes of an Anime title to what you personally want that makes Anime "edge", it makes it an extremely vague wish.

Anime simply just needs to be entertaining. Because whatever "edge" you are talking about, even if all modern Anime had "edge", doesn't necessarily mean something would still be worth watching or even entertaining, even if an entire Anime series was simply just flooding with this so called "edge" you are wanting.

Also what Anime offers Autism too? You claim you want Anime to be something incredibly "autistic", but I am thrown in a loop thinking about what that would actually entail.
@ColourWheel I'm sorry you don't understand it.
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Totally agree. I think the word "edgy" isn't quite right though, I think there are plenty of deep and emotional series that happen to be dark as well.
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Ofc. Otherwise known as "intrigue". That's why I honestly don't get the reception with sth like Sousou no Frieren. It just doesn't have any edge/intrigue.


That's just about the easiest thing to "get" that there is...at least within the realm of the limited topic of anime trends and popularity.

It's a slice of buttered bread, which is more palatable to most people than anything too spicy, too rich, too sour, too bitter, too gamey, too briny, too salty, too sweet, etc. It's a slice of buttered bread which will always take the place of the one thing the largest number of people can agree or compromise on, as opposed to a fiery goat curry.

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Sure, but what is your prime example for this?
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@ColourWheel I'm sorry you don't understand it.


You don't have to be sorry. You could simply give specific examples, name actual Anime titles from the past, and even explain to the community exactly what something incredibly "autistic" would be in your opinion.

Because this is what you want here...

Lentus1 said:
By edge I mean an element that makes the show noticeable, memorable, or maybe even something incredibly autistic about the show that makes it unique in some way.


WTF would even be something "autistic" when you are even talking about Anime?
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@ColourWheel I'm sorry you don't understand it.


You don't have to be sorry. You could simply give specific examples, name actual Anime titles from the past, and even explain to the community exactly what something incredibly "autistic" would be in your opinion.

Because this is what you want here...

Lentus1 said:
By edge I mean an element that makes the show noticeable, memorable, or maybe even something incredibly autistic about the show that makes it unique in some way.


WTF would even be something "autistic" when you are even talking about Anime?
@ColourWheel I think you and I and our language are not meant for each other, which is fine for me because I don't care for people who are anti-piracy and want to close my access to anime as a whole, as someone living in a country where piracy is the only option.
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@ColourWheel I think you and I and our language are not meant for each other, which is fine for me because I don't care for people who are anti-piracy and want to close my access to anime as a whole, as someone living in a country where piracy is the only option.


I don't know where you are getting your delusions from. While I am might be against piracy, it's definitely better than being some anti-industry goon railing against the actual industry that actually produces Japanese Anime just because they basically don't want to pay for it. I highly doubt piracy is your only option either. It's just easier for a User on here to use such thing as an excuse, whether it be they claim they simply can't afford to subscribe to Official platforms or they simply just don't like paying for shit. I honestly don't give a crap about anyone's personal situation or what country they would claim to live in that makes Japanese Anime so inaccessible to them.

Originally I was simply asking you a question, one that would actually help reinforce the very topic you created. By simply having you list specific examples, name dropping actual titles, and even further explaining things that specifically make no sense, like wanting "something incredibly autistic ".

If you choose not to engage with answering simple questions like this, so be it. Forget I even asked, because then this is just another idiotic thread created simply as a way to bitch and wine about Japanese Anime and nothing else.
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@ColourWheel I think you and I and our language are not meant for each other, which is fine for me because I don't care for people who are anti-piracy and want to close my access to anime as a whole, as someone living in a country where piracy is the only option.


I don't know where you are getting your delusions from. While I am might be against piracy, it's definitely better than being some anti-industry goon railing against the actual industry that actually produces Japanese Anime just because they basically don't want to pay for it. I highly doubt piracy is your only option either. It's just easier for a User on here to use such thing as an excuse, whether it be they claim they simply can't afford to subscribe to Official platforms or they simply just don't like paying for shit. I honestly don't give a crap about anyone's personal situation or what country they would claim to live in that makes Japanese Anime so inaccessible to them.

Originally I was simply asking you a question, one that would actually help reinforce the very topic you created. By simply having you list specific examples, name dropping actual titles, and even further explaining things that specifically make no sense, like wanting "something incredibly autistic ".

If you choose not to engage with answering simple questions like this, so be it. Forget I even asked, because then this is just another idiotic thread created simply as a way to bitch and wine about Japanese Anime and nothing else.
ColourWheel said:
"something incredibly autistic"

I noticed that people these days use the word to describe something weird or lame, similar to how they used to use "r_tarded" before it became a big no-no...

I personally think the expression is equally disrespectful and flat-out incorrect most of the cases, but it's just how people talk now, I guess.
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@ColourWheel @perseii you're just out of touch, that's your problem.
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Btw please never again reply in my threads @ColourWheel, I don't wanna talk to some anti-piracy corporate shill who wants to take away my joy of watching anime completely.
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ColourWheel said:
"something incredibly autistic"

I noticed that people these days use the word to describe something weird or lame, similar to how they used to use "r_tarded" before it became a big no-no...

I personally think the expression is equally disrespectful and flat-out incorrect most of the cases, but it's just how people talk now, I guess.
perseii said:
I noticed that people these days use the word to describe something weird or lame, similar to how they used to use "r_tarded" before it became a big no-no...

I personally think the expression is equally disrespectful and flat-out incorrect most of the cases, but it's just how people talk now, I guess.


I really don't care how insulting something might come off or even how incorrect such a word would even be used. It's just I notice Users online create new slang out of whole cloth expecting everyone to understand what they are are even talking about to begin with. @Lentus1 claims both of us are out of touch which could be true. But without some explain, no one will ever become "in touch", to begin with. lol

Either way, this is obviously just another pointless thread created simply for the OP to bitch and wine.


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Sure, but what is your prime example for this?
@Geark77 basically most of the anime I have in my list passes the criteria, some of them are clearly bad yet intriguing, some of them are actually really good that intrigue and shock the audience without the audience finding it awful.
But the specific anime that I thought of when making this thread was this and this and this. All of them I have watched somewhat recently so that's why I thought about them.
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If you disagree please share why you disagree.


well, you pretty much hit the nail on the head in your opening statement:

for you, anime needs to have an edge.

that clearly doesn't apply to everybody. and the fact that slice of life CGDCT anime are a thing is a testament to that.

so, no, anime does not need to have an edge. it's good that some has and some doesn't.
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I totally agree, but sometimes you need anime that can teach you something.
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"Anime NEEDS to have edge"

If it wants to bore me...


AmirKazeXD said:
anime that can teach you something


Can you share some lessons? Like Naruto is mean to teach us how to run?
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"Anime NEEDS to have edge"

If it wants to bore me...


AmirKazeXD said:
anime that can teach you something


Can you share some lessons? Like Naruto is mean to teach us how to run?
@alshu LoL, no I mean life lessons, like Naruto who is an orphan but he achieves his dreams with hard work and his kindness.
You know what I mean.
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I thought it was already edgy enough? Nobody likes edgy content btw.
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I mean life lessons

Running is pretty important in life.

AmirKazeXD said:
like Naruto who is an orphan but he achieves his dreams with hard work

..,and a teacher, and a demon fox (which is a sort of magical AI or whatever).

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land his kindness

As far, as I am familiar with this show (a dozen of episodes) he was a jerk to everyone 24/7, really liked fart jokes and was sexually harassing girls.
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I would say it does need edgeness but to a degree. There's only so much edgeness you can have before the story becomes what I like to call "Edgy McEdgeLord", basically an edgelord fantasy. Looking at you Garth Ennis.
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