Anime fans are so lame. Most of them at least.

Jul 25, 2019 9:35 PM

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Including me :D

Anime fans have such a bad image in the eyes of people and they are not wrong. At least I can't help but agree.

What do you think?
Do you feel this at regular basis? Thinking that you're lame?
How to counter this feeling?

Jul 25, 2019 10:03 PM

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Jul 25, 2019 10:27 PM

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How are you lame if you watch anime? Some guys are watching netflix and twitch streams, are they lame? You're lame if you act like a dork, your hobbies don't matter.

Jul 25, 2019 10:36 PM

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when anime becomes mainstream then there will be more normies and less lame weebs like us at those times

Jul 25, 2019 10:46 PM

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Yaoi anime fans like you are the worst of them.

Jul 25, 2019 11:03 PM

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deg said:
when anime becomes mainstream then there will be more normies and less lame weebs like us at those times

man normies are even worse though; they watch one battle shounen, and race around naruto running.

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is this a male gender issure...human issue...mental illness perhaps?

Jul 26, 2019 1:05 AM

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I mean they're not wrong. Who would willingly watch this much bullshit besides me?

Jul 26, 2019 2:27 AM

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Is it bait? Maybe. Is it true? Definitely. I wish anime fans weren't so cringey, most people I know irl who speak about anime are neckbeards who publicly talk about loving their waifu (and perhaps more embarrassingly) talk about liking no game no life.

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Jul 26, 2019 3:06 AM

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Kaiser-kun said:
Yaoi anime fans like you are the worst of them.

Agreed XD
We're so disgusting and deserve to suffer the longest in the deepest and worst hell of all.

Jul 26, 2019 3:10 AM

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Is it bait? Maybe. Is it true? Definitely. I wish anime fans weren't so cringey, most people I know irl who speak about anime are neckbeards who publicly talk about loving their waifu (and perhaps more embarrassingly) talk about liking no game no life.

It's yes and no. Depends on how you would like to think it.
But I do meant everything I said.

Like you, I studied japanese in university. A ton of people here are weebs including me. They are lame. I'm more of a closet weeb and never actually joined them though...

Btw, your avatar and signature is awesome. Can I get the source? :3
Looks like song ji kyo's art

EDIT: NVM It's Songjikyo's XD

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Jul 26, 2019 3:41 AM

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ya songjikyo you beat me to it lol.

In an alternate universe where people who publicly talk about anime aren't an embarrasment to society I would tell me I may or may not watch a bit of anime, but the fact I'm part of the fandom and I'm embarrassed by them is not a good sign.

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Jul 26, 2019 4:48 AM

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I recommend going to an anime convention and see for your self

Jul 26, 2019 7:53 AM

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Nope, my ego and confidence won't let me think I'm lame. It lets me see myself as how I really am: an awesome, pretty bitch! <(￣︶￣)>

Edit: And as far as other anime fans, I don't care. I'm more concerned about myself and secure enough than worried 'bout what the next person is doing

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Jul 26, 2019 8:19 AM

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It depends more or less on the type of anime-watcher and not the anime itself. I know people like irl who have over 500 anime completed on their lists, who are married, who own their own vehicle, who have their own career job, who have tons of friends and social connections outside of MAL (lol) and do not suffer at all with being a hikkikomori or even a neet.

Like even I have an above average anime obsession, but I work full-time and actually pull my weight. My only issue is that I have a social anxiety condition and am extremely introverted with bad social skills that keeps me from wanting to just get out more with people and such.

Jul 26, 2019 12:24 PM

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I say that people who say that kinda shit are just jealous that we find enjoyment in something they don't. They're just a buncha' elitist manchildren to their own fandom, whatever it may be.

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Jul 26, 2019 12:25 PM

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The thing is, there are people who love anime, and then there are people who wear it on their sleeve inappropriately. And I don't mean wearing cosplay to a convention, or doing a Naruto run with friends as an inside joke. Some people will get defensive, but we all shudder when the image gets evoked. There is always that guy that wants to ramble on about some fanfic with you with a really bad Japanese accent with all the -u's pronounced and extended, does the Haruhi dance and just pretends like everyone in the world thinks it's cool, pull special moves and yell the names as a greeting, role plays anime characters in a public setting. That guy is what people see as an anime fan.

People who love anime are not all that guy. In fact, the majority of them are not.

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Jul 26, 2019 12:50 PM

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I met some really great people there. Some are really compassionate and sweet and other are in addition out-going, really energetic people and they are such great artists. These are especially cosplayers, artists etc from my experience. Don't look only at the weird ones and "forever alones".

Jul 26, 2019 12:54 PM

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Man, you haven't seen some of the amazing philosophical discussions that go on here.

Jul 26, 2019 5:37 PM

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Anime fans are terrible, I am in complete agreement.

Jul 26, 2019 8:45 PM

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photophobic said:

deg said:
when anime becomes mainstream then there will be more normies and less lame weebs like us at those times

man normies are even worse though; they watch one battle shounen, and race around naruto running.

On a side note, and unrelated to this post, naruto running in area 51 memes by them are the unfunniest sht ever

Jul 26, 2019 8:49 PM

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I like anime fans overall
really just depends on how extreme and outgoing they are

Jul 26, 2019 9:13 PM

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Catalano said:
How are you lame if you watch anime? Some guys are watching netflix and twitch streams, are they lame? You're lame if you act like a dork, your hobbies don't matter.

The problem with "anime" is that it's identity shit for whatever reason.

It happens far too often that it starts to consume a man's self of self; this also happens with other things very often like say science-fiction as a genre and a man of identity is almost always cringy.

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Jul 26, 2019 9:20 PM

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I used to be self-conscious talking about anime, but Marvel overtook it as number one lame topic.

Jul 26, 2019 9:25 PM

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SamHandwich said:
I used to be self-conscious talking about anime, but Marvel overtook it as number one lame topic.

The difference is that seldom makes an M.C.U. fan this a centrepiece of his life that starts to consume his sense of self.

It is obvious that "obscenity" is not a term capable of exact legal definition; in the practice of the courts, it means "anything that shocks the magistrate".

— Bertrand Russell

Jul 26, 2019 9:38 PM

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Hey I’m not lame.

I’ve met people who are anime fans who are smart, strong and good looking with talents and everything. I am not even sure is most anime fans are lame because most of the fans i’ve met weren’t lame.

That being said the lamest person I’ve met was indeed into anime.

Sphinxter said:

SamHandwich said:
I used to be self-conscious talking about anime, but Marvel overtook it as number one lame topic.

The difference is that seldom makes an M.C.U. fan this a centrepiece of his life that starts to consume his sense of self.

This!
Marvel fans are oftentimes so insufferable and lame that I believe the stigma should be handed over to them.

Jul 26, 2019 10:04 PM

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Sphinxter said:

SamHandwich said:
I used to be self-conscious talking about anime, but Marvel overtook it as number one lame topic.

The difference is that seldom makes an M.C.U. fan this a centrepiece of his life that starts to consume his sense of self.

Some Marvel fans would have made Trekkies blush during the hype for Infinity War. The other kind of Marvel fan is the Netflix Marvel fan who's only there for the softcore scenes. Marvel fatigue might be fueled by secondhand embarrassment.

Jul 26, 2019 10:15 PM

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SamHandwich said:

Sphinxter said:

The difference is that seldom makes an M.C.U. fan this a centrepiece of his life that starts to consume his sense of self.

They're devoted fans — yes — but that's different from it consuming one's sense of self and actually starting to alter one's behavior and præsentation to it.

A lot fans of Japanese entertainment actually start to nipponify their speech.

Though I actually own a shirt with 俺様 (the kanzi for ore-sama) on it but that's entirely ironic and a joke, I swear.

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Jul 27, 2019 12:27 AM

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Sphinxter said:

SamHandwich said:

How could I forget about the chuunibyou phase?

You've got a point. Anime does alter some people's perception of reality to the point where they think ankle weights will unleash their chakra gates. There are also some people who take plagiarist license and repeat the campy one-liners they hear in shounen anime. Obsessed Marvel fans are a different animal entirely.

Jul 27, 2019 2:50 PM

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Kaiser-kun said:
Yaoi anime fans like you are the worst of them.

Agreed XD
We're so disgusting and deserve to suffer the longest in the deepest and worst hell of all.

The thread got deleted now ... but there, I learned that Satan made Pokemon and homosexuality and that you will get your own Pokemon in hell. - some MAL user, who wanted to ride their Rayquaza at first day in hell.
People, who live their whole life in a holy way so they can go to heaven, are just allergic to the fun and good stuff in life.

@ that identity discussion
There is nothing wrong with associating a part of your own identity with something you love.
Even hobby artists or photographers will view their hobby as a part of their identity, even if it's not their job and main purpose.

Some anime (and Marvel) fans just shove it down everyone's throat and will act like others are the most intolerant person, if not the devil, for not liking their hobby.

I also won't say, I'm "just watching anime". It actually becomes some kind of lifestyle and favorite medium, but I won't force it on other people and I won't consume exclusively japanese medium.

Jul 27, 2019 2:54 PM

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SamHandwich said:

Sphinxter said:

The difference is that seldom makes an M.C.U. fan this a centrepiece of his life that starts to consume his sense of self.

They also give this impression, because I feel like the half of the movies in the cinema are from Marvel. It's like an invasion lol

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It depends more or less on the type of anime-watcher and not the anime itself. I know people like irl who have over 500 anime completed on their lists, who are married, who own their own vehicle, who have their own career job, who have tons of friends and social connections outside of MAL (lol) and do not suffer at all with being a hikkikomori or even a neet.

Like even I have an above average anime obsession, but I work full-time and actually pull my weight. My only issue is that I have a social anxiety condition and am extremely introverted with bad social skills that keeps me from wanting to just get out more with people and such.

That's not that hard to achieve, since you could start at young age and all of the shorts etc count as anime too. If you mean series: most have 12 episodes and other people might watch more live action series. In the end, it's the same amount of time you spend on consuming media. It doesn't matter, if people watch 20 Netflix live action series or 40 anime in the same time.

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Jul 27, 2019 9:23 PM

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Can't tell if this thread is a parody or not, because OP is pretty much what I think a weeaboo looks like.

Jul 27, 2019 9:23 PM

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That's not that hard to achieve, since you could start at young age and all of the shorts etc count as anime too. If you mean series: most have 12 episodes and other people might watch more live action series. In the end, it's the same amount of time you spend on consuming media. It doesn't matter, if people watch 20 Netflix live action series or 40 anime in the same time.

Turns out I read the title of this thread wrong, it stats that most anime fans are lame, not all. I was more or less just referring to those who lead productive and even somewhat fulfilling life-styles, while at the same time enjoying all the benefits of anime.

Also now that I think about it, I guess it wouldn't be that hard to watch a lot of anime or episodes from TV/Movie series, seeing how these types of entertainments are usually consumed by fans of these medias, seeing how they make up some of the most enjoyed pass-time.

Jul 27, 2019 9:30 PM

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Nek0 said:
Can't tell if this thread is a parody or not, because OP is pretty much what I think a weeaboo looks like.

Not sure why do you think it's a parody. It's not. ^^;

Jul 27, 2019 9:34 PM

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im the weebiest person ever
but i'd never hang out with other weebs cause they're actually fucking weirdo
im lame cause i catch myself neeting every so often
but that shit is so much fun
being a burden to society? not so much

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Jul 27, 2019 10:15 PM

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Shicchi said:

Nek0 said:
Can't tell if this thread is a parody or not, because OP is pretty much what I think a weeaboo looks like.

Not sure why do you think it's a parody. It's not. ^^;

Oh, well as long as you're not one of those obnoxious shounen fans who thinks One Piece or Naruto is the greatest anime ever.

Jul 27, 2019 11:25 PM

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Nek0 said:

Shicchi said:

Not sure why do you think it's a parody. It's not. ^^;

Oh, well as long as you're not one of those obnoxious shounen fans who thinks One Piece or Naruto is the greatest anime ever.

And what if I am?
I said most anime fans are lame including me and maybe you too? lol

Jul 27, 2019 11:28 PM

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I love the lame, cringey, shameless anime fans. When I see a skinny looking weeb wearing a fedora on campus, I want to tip my non-existent hat in respect.

The people I can't stand are the wanna-be normies who are all like "omg you guys are such losers and neckbeards! You make us look so bad to the normies!"

Seriously go hang out with the normies if you wanna be one of them so badly. The anime community is for autistic weirdos waging waifu warfare.

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Jul 28, 2019 3:28 AM

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I've seen a real fedora once in my life (just one single time in 26 years) amd that guy has been the weeb cringe par excellence.

Jul 28, 2019 4:05 AM

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No. Keep your anime habits with people who watch anime and you're fine. Don't conform to the weeb standards and you're fine. Don't let anime impact your vocabulary negatively and you're fine.

No "XDDDDDD lmao kawaii" please.

Jul 28, 2019 8:03 AM

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People who take the weeb and waifu shit too far: Die in a fucking fire.

Oh, such brave words, you totally owned all the 16-year-olds who just do what they enjoy instead of what you consider to be right and normal.

You didn't even bother explaining why is it a bad thing or anything. That just sounds like those imbeciles making fun of otherkins or kids who like playing fortnite. Let people do what they like, if it doesn't hurt anyone I don't see a problem with that. Only an insecure person would attack people like that.

@Shicchi no, never felt like this. Maybe the reason you have this feeling isn't because of anime alone. Who are even "anime fans" to begin with? In Japan nearly everyone that I know enjoys anime to a certain extent and I don't consider most them "lame". Maybe it's the aforementioned insecurity.

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Jul 28, 2019 10:35 AM

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Well I don't think I'm lame, or that most fans are lame. I mean, do people really think anime artists suck? No they're in a state of shock at how amazing it is, actually O_o

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Jul 28, 2019 6:08 PM

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And what if I am?
I said most anime fans are lame including me and maybe you too? lol

Well, I guess I'm lame enough to post in this thread. Got me there.

Jul 28, 2019 6:32 PM

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Its not something I would want to express to everyone in public unless its around other anime fans.

ええ、私はそこにいてそれをやった

Jul 28, 2019 6:45 PM

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Shicchi said:
How to counter this feeling?

Why even bother caring? Who cares what other people think? I'll never understand why so many people allow the opinions of others to dictate every aspect of how they choose to live their own life. I have one life to live as the person I am right now. It's certainly not going to be spent perpetually bowing and prostrating my head, submitting to the whims of others.

I couldn't care less how anyone feels about anything I do. I only care to the extent I'm not going to commit a brazenly illegal action in broad daylight. Everything else is fair game.

Jul 28, 2019 6:53 PM

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No. Keep your anime habits with people who watch anime and you're fine. Don't conform to the weeb standards and you're fine. Don't let anime impact your vocabulary negatively and you're fine.

I mean they said it not me, but pretty much.

Jul 28, 2019 7:36 PM

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Good grief, I hate self-loathing anime fans so much. (I refer to those who hate themselves for liking chinese cartoons anime). Fuck the “anime is trash and so am I” meme. If you keep looking down on yourself and show it visibly, other people will do the same to you, which is another reason why people mock anime fans. Yes, there is weird shit in the medium, but its still not a reason to hate yourself for watching this medium.

Jul 28, 2019 9:25 PM

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only if their the type to have their pfp set to a anime girl when there a dude

Jul 28, 2019 9:28 PM

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only if their the type to have their pfp set to a anime girl when there a dude

bet im cooler than you tho, nevermind i fuck with your favorrites heavy hahaha :D you cool dude

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Jul 28, 2019 9:42 PM

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PantsuSenseiUwU said:

EIIER said:
only if their the type to have their pfp set to a anime girl when there a dude

bet im cooler than you tho, nevermind i fuck with your favorrites heavy hahaha :D you cool dude

yeah you got tyler in your profile so thats cool as fuck

Jul 28, 2019 9:50 PM

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EIIER said:

PantsuSenseiUwU said:

bet im cooler than you tho, nevermind i fuck with your favorrites heavy hahaha :D you cool dude

yeah you got tyler in your profile so thats cool as fuck

ight this thread can get deleted, we found the two cool anime fans

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