| Before I start, I will say that I google searched this, and I could not find any actual answers. Also, I'm talking about protagonists, not characters. Now there are a couple of black anime protagonists that I could list: -Samurai, Afro (Afro Samurai) -Shion (Boku no Chikyuu wo Mamotte) -Michiko, Malandro (Michiko to Hatchin) -Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (Pretty obvious what show) What I want to know is why there are not a lot of black anime protagonists, I think seeing more of them would be really refreshing for anime in general. I'm not being racist here, but is it because Asians do not know how black people act or something? I'm not sure, but I always wanted to see some shounen battle or harem series with a black protagonist, I think it would be pretty interesting. |
ThePimpOct 18, 2013 10:21 AM
| Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. |
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| See here for a complete and entertaining if somewhat long winded explanation http://gaijinchronicles.com/2007/03/01/bobby/ |
| How come there's not a lot of Indian protagonists? |
ThePimp said: I'm pretty sure Duke Tougo isn't Black.Now there are a couple of black anime protagonists that I could list: -Duke, Togo (Golgo 13) |
EratiKOct 18, 2013 10:25 AM
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ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. |
EratiK said: I'm pretty sure Duke Tougo isn't black. Duke's not black lol, he's Japanese. |
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crosby_87 said: EratiK said: I'm pretty sure Duke Tougo isn't black. Duke's not black lol, he's Japanese. EratiK said: ThePimp said: I'm pretty sure Duke Tougo isn't black.Now there are a couple of black anime protagonists that I could list: I just noticed that, my mistake, I google searched it and saw his name there, so I just added it there MellowJello said: How come there's not a lot of Indian protagonists? I don't know, you tell me. |
| Well Duke has a Japanese name, but one of his alias is Rodriguez, he's probably of mixed race. |
EratiKOct 18, 2013 10:31 AM
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| Well, I'm more surpised of the lack of Canadian in Anime...But seriously, It comes down to a lack of knowledge of Non-Japanese people I'm guessing |
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crosby_87 said: I've never seen Canada in an animeWell, I'm more surpised of the lack of Canadian in Anime...But seriously, It comes down to a lack of knowledge of Non-Japanese people I'm guessing |
ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. This, and more white people watch anime than black people, so they have to make it more relatable to the target audience. |
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ThePimp said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. Then why are there not a lot of Japanese protagonists in western cartoons? or black for that matter. |
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| That's like asking ''why isn't snow black?'' |
jsg said: crosby_87 said: I've never seen Canada in an animeWell, I'm more surpised of the lack of Canadian in Anime...But seriously, It comes down to a lack of knowledge of Non-Japanese people I'm guessing Main character in Shirokuma Cafe(http://myanimelist.net/anime/12815/Shirokuma_Cafe), is Canadian. |
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ThePimp said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. Like who? Dark_Chaos said: This, and more white people watch anime than black people, so they have to make it more relatable to the target audience. lol wut? |
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jsg said: crosby_87 said: I've never seen Canada in an animeWell, I'm more surpised of the lack of Canadian in Anime...But seriously, It comes down to a lack of knowledge of Non-Japanese people I'm guessing In Haruhi, she was told that Ryoko moved to Canada and thought that was ridiculous. |
| “Suppose, gentlemen, that man is not stupid.” |
jsg said: crosby_87 said: I've never seen Canada in an animeWell, I'm more surpised of the lack of Canadian in Anime...But seriously, It comes down to a lack of knowledge of Non-Japanese people I'm guessing http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7233/7351797036_dedb527c15_b.jpg Granted, I don't believe it was explicitly stated in the anime that the old dude is Canadian. |
tsudecimo said: ThePimp said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. Like who? Dark_Chaos said: This, and more white people watch anime than black people, so they have to make it more relatable to the target audience. lol wut? Well how many people in the entire continent of Africa watch anime? Excluding white South Africans and Egyptians/Syrians. Now compare that to Europe or North America. Brazil has a massive fan base but most if it is concentrated in the South, where the majority are white Brazilians. |
Dubs>subs. Breaking Bad>Anime Comic books>manga 99% of Anime is Garbage |
| I wouldn't mind seeing more black protagonists though. Afros or Rasta dreadlocks are a fucking must though. And so is Samuel L Jacksons muthafuckin voice. But someone made a good statement already. The lack of black people in Japan means less focus on them. ^^^PS: Don't tell Al Sharpton. |
Dubs>subs. Breaking Bad>Anime Comic books>manga 99% of Anime is Garbage |
Maji said: tsudecimo said: ThePimp said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. Like who? Dark_Chaos said: This, and more white people watch anime than black people, so they have to make it more relatable to the target audience. lol wut? Well how many people in the entire continent of Africa watch anime? Excluding white South Africans and Egyptians/Syrians. Now compare that to Europe or North America. Brazil has a massive fan base but most if it is concentrated in the South, where the majority are white Brazilians. You get that from an official source, Maji? |
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| Anime is made in Japan. Most Japanese aren't black. Is the reason not obvious? There's a reason why most television, literature, and other artistic mediums depict their protagonists as humans, not aliens, cockroaches, or dogs. |
MajinSaga said: [ Well how many people in the entire continent of Africa watch anime? Excluding white South Africans and Egyptians/Syrians. Now compare that to Europe or North America. Brazil has a massive fan base but most if it is concentrated in the South, where the majority are white Brazilians. How is that relevant at all? The main audience for anime is the Japanese population, and unless Japanese people suddenly turned white then his statement doesn't make any sense. |
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Dark_Chaos said: Maji said: tsudecimo said: ThePimp said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. Like who? Dark_Chaos said: This, and more white people watch anime than black people, so they have to make it more relatable to the target audience. lol wut? Well how many people in the entire continent of Africa watch anime? Excluding white South Africans and Egyptians/Syrians. Now compare that to Europe or North America. Brazil has a massive fan base but most if it is concentrated in the South, where the majority are white Brazilians. You get that from an official source, Maji? Ratings and shit. Convention & event attendance. I just noticed cities like Sao Paulo get more attention than cities like Rio. |
Dubs>subs. Breaking Bad>Anime Comic books>manga 99% of Anime is Garbage |
jsg said: crosby_87 said: I've never seen Canada in an animeWell, I'm more surpised of the lack of Canadian in Anime...But seriously, It comes down to a lack of knowledge of Non-Japanese people I'm guessing http://tinyurl.com/lzuzme9 |
tsudecimo said: ThePimp said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. Like who? (I said different ethniticies just to let you know) -Lelouch vi Britannia (Code Geass) (British) -Ed (Cowboy Bebop) (Black) -Yoruichi Shihoin (Bleach) (Black) -Saber (Fate/Stay night) (British) -Aladdin (Magi) (Arabian) That's a few I could come up with off the top of my head |
crosby_87 said: Well, I'm more surpised of the lack of Canadian in Anime...But seriously, It comes down to a lack of knowledge of Non-Japanese people I'm guessing I thought the entirety of Akage no Anne took place in Canada. |
Slayermaster said: Because Japan is 98.5% Japanese people? Ethnically. How much of the remaining 1.5% is white? Most of it. Black people are just not in Japan. Uhh, most of the remaining 1.5% are koreans or chinese. A very small portion of that 1.5% is white, and an even smaller portion is black. |
mecharobot said: crosby_87 said: Well, I'm more surpised of the lack of Canadian in Anime...But seriously, It comes down to a lack of knowledge of Non-Japanese people I'm guessing I thought the entirety of Akage no Anne took place in Canada. Yes, you are right. The story took place in Canada. Missed that one...surprised of the popularity of the book in japan. |
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ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. ^Exactly |
Tomoki_Sakurai said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. ^Exactly Agreed. Characters are most likely either Japanese or a foreign with blonde or silver hair. |
| Preference. Lrdwhyt said: There are a lot of white protagonists.Anime is made in Japan. Most Japanese aren't black. Is the reason not obvious? There's a reason why most television, literature, and other artistic mediums depict their protagonists as humans, not aliens, cockroaches, or dogs. |
| Black is associated with a type of person of African Descent, which most countries in the west have. Japan do not have a lot of people like that I do however feel like it would be interesting to see more of them. Back than I thought of a black assassin. In my head he looks badass. I would tell you all his physical features, but this is a anime site, can't have you stealing my ideas lol. I still believe this is a good idea, just dont have a story yet. |
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| Because you're looking for them in a form of media from a statistically improbable place to find them? |
| "Laws exist only for those who cannot live without clinging onto them." -Souske Aizen "Bleach"  |
| I would run into this topic the day we watch Black Facing skits in my race class. Just be glad Japan doesn't do that! |
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| Because that's how the cookie crumbles. |
ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. |
| my avatar is the bus driver from Rosario + Vampire |
| Japan are racists. |
ThePimp said: What convinced you that Lelouch is British (which is clearly untrue considering that Britain is non-aligned in the show) and that Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV is black?tsudecimo said: ThePimp said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. Like who? (I said different ethniticies just to let you know) -Lelouch vi Britannia (Code Geass) (British) -Ed (Cowboy Bebop) (Black) -Yoruichi Shihoin (Bleach) (Black) -Saber (Fate/Stay night) (British) -Aladdin (Magi) (Arabian) That's a few I could come up with off the top of my head |
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| Watch Turn A Gundam. The best gundam ever made and it has a good black protagonist. The answer is because people and producers aren't interested in showing a show only consisting of black people. All of this might be of racism/white superiority roots to be brutally honest. |
elite-sama said: ThePimp said: What convinced you that Lelouch is British (which is clearly untrue considering that Britain is non-aligned in the show) and that Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV is black?tsudecimo said: ThePimp said: ReasonDesu said: Probably because there are not a lot of black people in Japan, and that's where it's made. If that's the reason, then I find it to be stupid, there are a lot of anime characters of different ethnicities that are well loved in Japan, I don't think population would really affect that. Like who? (I said different ethniticies just to let you know) -Lelouch vi Britannia (Code Geass) (British) -Ed (Cowboy Bebop) (Black) -Yoruichi Shihoin (Bleach) (Black) -Saber (Fate/Stay night) (British) -Aladdin (Magi) (Arabian) That's a few I could come up with off the top of my head Blonde hair and blue eyes in anime is usually associated with foreigners. I dont see it as too difficult to include a foreigner with a darker skin tone. Well maybe a mangaka would argue that it is too much work lol |
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| The japanese are fucking racist is why |
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