| There's a lot to think about when thinking of experience as an anime watcher and everyone has a different way of thinking about it. Experience could be the amount and variety of anime watched, years of watching, amount of episodes watched, common knowledge and ability to talk about anything anime related, anything. Personally I'd say that even though I have around 13k episodes and over 600 anime watched I don't see myself as an experienced watcher, my anime watched are not too varied, mostly being long runners and their sequels. |
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| Interestingly, you have less than twice my anime watched, but nearly 4 times days spent watching than I do. Ultimately it depends on the subject, and wether you're interested in certain genres/learning about the animation process. Am I an experienced battle shonen/ecchi/modern anime watcher? Nope. Am I more experienced about older anime than you despite having only 60 days watched? Probably. Am I vaguely knowledgeable about animation techniques? Yes. About seiyus and studios? Not at all. Once again everyone flocks to a certain aspect based on their interests. |
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| I don't even know what defines an experienced watcher. |
| Everyone has times when they've come up against a wall and feel like giving up on everything and running away. But you mustn't forget that during these times when the going is rough, the soul inside of you will try to create something to break through that wall. And don't forget that in your suffering there is something very precious. We're all suffering in agony with our troublesome lives. Sometimes it comes to tears. When that happens, let it flow as much as it wants. If it still doesn't stop flowing, then we'll come and mop it up. - Gintoki |
Ghemotoc said: Interestingly, you have less than twice my anime watched, but nearly 4 times days spent watching than I do. Ultimately it depends on the subject, and wether you're interested in certain genres/learning about the animation process. Am I an experienced battle shonen/ecchi/modern anime watcher? Nope. Am I more experienced about older anime than you despite having only 60 days watched? Probably. Am I vaguely knowledgeable about animation techniques? Yes. About seiyus and studios? Not at all. Once again everyone flocks to a certain aspect based on their interests. Ghemotoc said: Out of topic, but I have a minus affinity with you haha. I guess people's taste are diverse.Interestingly, you have less than twice my anime watched, but nearly 4 times days spent watching than I do. Ultimately it depends on the subject, and wether you're interested in certain genres/learning about the animation process. Am I an experienced battle shonen/ecchi/modern anime watcher? Nope. Am I more experienced about older anime than you despite having only 60 days watched? Probably. Am I vaguely knowledgeable about animation techniques? Yes. About seiyus and studios? Not at all. Once again everyone flocks to a certain aspect based on their interests. |
| Everyone has times when they've come up against a wall and feel like giving up on everything and running away. But you mustn't forget that during these times when the going is rough, the soul inside of you will try to create something to break through that wall. And don't forget that in your suffering there is something very precious. We're all suffering in agony with our troublesome lives. Sometimes it comes to tears. When that happens, let it flow as much as it wants. If it still doesn't stop flowing, then we'll come and mop it up. - Gintoki |
HIYUIM said: Ghemotoc said: Out of topic, but I have a minus affinity with you haha. I guess people's taste are diverse.Interestingly, you have less than twice my anime watched, but nearly 4 times days spent watching than I do. Ultimately it depends on the subject, and wether you're interested in certain genres/learning about the animation process. Am I an experienced battle shonen/ecchi/modern anime watcher? Nope. Am I more experienced about older anime than you despite having only 60 days watched? Probably. Am I vaguely knowledgeable about animation techniques? Yes. About seiyus and studios? Not at all. Once again everyone flocks to a certain aspect based on their interests. I remember a thread about affinity where people were like "does negative affinity even exist?" Then I walked in the thread and BAM! (^:. I'm in negative with OP too. TBH I disliked most of the top 100 shows I saw here, and nowadays I just stay away from that >.> |
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| i tried breaking things down into ranks. So like: 1-10 Anime Completed - Noob Level 10-20 Anime Completed - Beginner Level Around 20-40 Anime Completed - Modern Average Level Around 50-99 Anime Completed - Intermediate Level 100+ Anime Completed - Advanced Level And if you've watched over 10,000 episodes of anime, then that's Pro Level I'm at the intermediate level I don't consider myself expirienced cause I mainly only focus on the mainstream anime, and I just got started a couple of years ago. |
Erebus_AkeldamaMay 1, 2021 5:20 AM
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| No I'm a noob. I need to watch at least three times as many anime to become a pro. |
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| I'd like to think that I am, at least a tiny bit, but I know there's a ton of people who have seen way more than me, and there's a lot of acclaimed shows I haven't seen yet. |
| Nah I’m still a virgin when it comes to anime watching. |
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| No , but im sure i will become the pro when i finally finish all my plan to watch ( which just keep getting fatter season by season ) |
| yes, i've watched a lot of anime in my day |
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PiyushSan said: Bro, how do I have 6000+ episodes, I have less anime watched than you. Not at all, I haven't even crossed the 3000+ episodes mark yet. On top of that, I've only been watching anime for 9 months. EDIT. nvm, I watched the big 3 |
| Everyone has times when they've come up against a wall and feel like giving up on everything and running away. But you mustn't forget that during these times when the going is rough, the soul inside of you will try to create something to break through that wall. And don't forget that in your suffering there is something very precious. We're all suffering in agony with our troublesome lives. Sometimes it comes to tears. When that happens, let it flow as much as it wants. If it still doesn't stop flowing, then we'll come and mop it up. - Gintoki |
| I would say I'm experienced. I haven't seen as many anime as a lot of others but still a fair amount. But binging anime doesn't necessarily mean you are experienced. I could double my list if I watched more anime at 2x speed and with fewer episodes. But I do have over 300 anime under my belt encompassing many genres and from many decades. Short anime and long running anime, must watch anime and obscure. Also I've been watching anime for just over 30 years. |
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| Yes. I can watch every genre and I have seen a lot of anime. I have like 270 days spent watching anime. I think I started anime back in 2012. I have only seen 482 anime but I have rewatched about 300 of them. I can appreciate old stuff like Ginga Nagareboshi Gin which is my childhood and an amazing show and newer stuff like Jojo, or HxH. Lately I have noticed that I watch pretty much only anime. |
| Go check out my latest review: https://myanimelist.net/profile/YeeYeeAss/reviews |
Erebus_Akeldama said: i tried breaking things down into ranks. So like: 1-10 Anime Completed - Noob Level 10-20 Anime Completed - Beginner Level Around 20-40 Anime Completed - Modern Average Level Around 50-99 Anime Completed - Intermediate Level 100+ Anime Completed - Advanced Level And if you've watched over 10,000 episodes of anime, then that's Pro Level I'm at the intermediate level 1-50 Anime Completed - Noob Level 51-100 Anime Completed - Beginner Level Around 100-150 Anime Completed - Modern Average Level Around 150-299 Anime Completed - Intermediate Level 300+ Anime Completed - Advanced Level And if you've watched over 15,000 episodes of anime, then that's Pro Level Here, Fixed it for ya. |
Hid3nGuy said: Erebus_Akeldama said: i tried breaking things down into ranks. So like: 1-10 Anime Completed - Noob Level 10-20 Anime Completed - Beginner Level Around 20-40 Anime Completed - Modern Average Level Around 50-99 Anime Completed - Intermediate Level 100+ Anime Completed - Advanced Level And if you've watched over 10,000 episodes of anime, then that's Pro Level I'm at the intermediate level 1-50 Anime Completed - Noob Level 51-100 Anime Completed - Beginner Level Around 100-150 Anime Completed - Modern Average Level Around 150-299 Anime Completed - Intermediate Level 300+ Anime Completed - Advanced Level And if you've watched over 15,000 episodes of anime, then that's Pro Level Here, Fixed it for ya. What? Oh no, I meant entire anime series equal as one. I don't count individual seasons. For example, I watched 4 seasons of Attack on Titan, but I only count Attack on titan as 1 whole series. |
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| No, I haven't seen many classics, and I'm also unfamiliar with any anime that aired after 2017, as I primarily watch older anime. |
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| well, I watched a lot of anime and from different genres and years, I would say I am experienced but not a total connoisseur. Some users here really know their stuff |
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| i'd rather say no because i don't want to claim too much also anime wasn't part of my childhood unlike most people here getting deep into anime isn't something you can easily be proud of |
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| It really does depend on the context, I have only watched anime for over 2 years and I see myself as more experienced than others. I would say no if I was comparing to people with lots more shows completed than me. It also depends on your willingness to try or experience different genres or styles maybe. |
  『ᴅᴇᴍᴏɴ-ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴊᴜᴅɢᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜰɪʀᴇ』 Then her jaw slackened as she muttered out. [I... am the bi◼️?] ☽ † ☾ - ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀɪᴇꜱ- ꜱɪɢ ᴍᴀᴅᴇ ʙʏ ʜᴜᴍᴀɴᴛᴡɪɢ |
| I would say no because I don't know so much about producers, animators and other anime industry people. |
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| i look between my legs and only see 2 inches and my body pillow is so crusty it can stand up by itself so yes i must be an experienced anime watcher |
| I don't think so, I haven't watched many series...I'm still a noob. |
PiyushSan said: haha, I watched that shit when I was like five. I just put completed cuz why not.HIYUIM said: Bro, how do I have 6000+ episodes, I have less anime watched than you. EDIT. nvm, I watched the big 3 Plus you've watched Ninja Hattori-kun which has like 694 episodes even though they are mostly 10 mins long. |
| Everyone has times when they've come up against a wall and feel like giving up on everything and running away. But you mustn't forget that during these times when the going is rough, the soul inside of you will try to create something to break through that wall. And don't forget that in your suffering there is something very precious. We're all suffering in agony with our troublesome lives. Sometimes it comes to tears. When that happens, let it flow as much as it wants. If it still doesn't stop flowing, then we'll come and mop it up. - Gintoki |
Lepru said: 278 series is a big number homie.....I don't think so, I haven't watched many series...I'm still a noob. |
| Everyone has times when they've come up against a wall and feel like giving up on everything and running away. But you mustn't forget that during these times when the going is rough, the soul inside of you will try to create something to break through that wall. And don't forget that in your suffering there is something very precious. We're all suffering in agony with our troublesome lives. Sometimes it comes to tears. When that happens, let it flow as much as it wants. If it still doesn't stop flowing, then we'll come and mop it up. - Gintoki |
| Are we speaking about The Dunning-Kruger Effect? I am not disrespecting anyone, Everyone has their own understanding about things... |
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Lincanfer said: Are we speaking about The Dunning-Kruger Effect? I am not disrespecting anyone, Everyone has their own understanding about things... You mean illusory superiority? Who knows, it just seems that most are exact opposite, saying they are noobs while actually having a lot of experience. |
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| nope, still a noob. haven't watched naruto and one piece |
| I've been on this site for a decent number of years and watched quite a few shows so I'd like to think I am an experienced watcher. |
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| considering my completion list is at 1,500 and i've been watching since the Pokemon days... ... yea... |
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| I do too much before just watching anime. I select every anime by my mood and how can that anime can justify my time etc. After watching I rate them episode by episode. Make average rating. Write down every anime in my notebook. Then convert the rating to mal equivalent score. Then update them in mal. Then talk about them... ... well I think I am expert after doing same things ONLY for anime for a Long time. |
| It's already a year since I watch steins gate via stream, but I think I still need to at least reach 150 titles (and 2000 episodes) to gain "experienced" rank |
| Хайде, хайде, хайде, това е първата зона, брато, първа зона, първа зона, добре, добре, добре, това става тук горе, отива тук горе, само спокойно, само спокойно... Ха, отдясно е, навсякъде отдясно отдясно къде е дясното ти о да добре добре добре тихо мълчаливо не успях да се съсредоточа върху това ЕХ ТЪПАК КОГАТО СИ БАВНО БАВНО ... ой е путката на моето момиче прасе куче, аз Чувствам се добре, о, мамо, *шамар*, какво е това госпожице татко- |
| You can't really determine if someone is experienced just by how long/ how many shows they have watched. Someone could have 100+ days of just battle shonen or have 500+ shows of just post-2010's light novel adaptations. Or someone could watch a wide variety of anime but still not know a thing about the technical aspects of anime. Also, the Dunning Kruger effect is at play here  If anything I'd say I am more experienced than most so If you think about it in terms of percentiles I'd say I am somewhere in the 55th-70th percentile but I am probably over-estimating a bit  |
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Karinara said: Lincanfer said: Are we speaking about The Dunning-Kruger Effect? I am not disrespecting anyone, Everyone has their own understanding about things... You mean illusory superiority? Who knows, it just seems that most are exact opposite, saying they are noobs while actually having a lot of experience. Yup... It like "The more I watch, the more I realize how much I don't know.". So people who call themselves noob know how vast anime is... That's what I think, its more like that's what I want to believe... XD Have a nice day... |
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Atlos said: You can't really determine if someone is experienced just by how long/ how many shows they have watched. Someone could have 100+ days of just battle shonen or have 500+ shows of just post-2010's light novel adaptations. Or someone could watch a wide variety of anime but still not know a thing about the technical aspects of anime. Also, the Dunning Kruger effect is at play here If anything I'd say I am more experienced than most so If you think about it in terms of percentiles I'd say I am somewhere in the 55th-70th percentile but I am probably over-estimating a bit This is exactly why I mentioned in the opening post that everyone has different ideas of being experienced and gave examples about different criteria. And also for example why I said that I don't see myself as experienced as most of what I have on my list are sequels and long runners which makes my list look like there's a lot there. (And the feeling of not having experience as I haven't really watched much new series post 2016). So my question is mostly based on how people feel like. |
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| I could say that I have a little experience since I don't stick to one genre only, but I haven't seen a lot of big-name anime and I've only been watching anime for a year at this point so I would say no |
| I don't have that much experience in anime and I still haven't watched any anime with a huge amount of episodes(I did watch around 190 episodes of One Piece but I dropped it since I thought it just got boring.) and I also haven't watched any older titles.I am looking forward to becoming a well educated weeb one day. |
| I've seen a majority of all of animes big touchstones things like Ashita no Joe, Uchuu senkan Yamato a bit of Urusei Yatsura etc. so I probably fall into expert better than basically anyone here. But the rabbit hole is much deeper than people seem to really fathom. Things like members of the sakuga community being able to recognize animators by watching their animation cuts. If you read proper academic essays of anime there's a huge layer of history I'm not privy to. There is also the AWO podcast run by decades-long industry professionals and when they do their yearly trivia episode I only know maybe 5 answers. |
| I'm fairly experienced, but there's a lot I want to see. |
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| Not really. I've probably seem some older shows most have never watched before, but that is more of a product of when I started getting into anime rather than experience itself. |
| I'd say yes, as I've been watching anime since 1992, and I know a decent amount about the medium. Ironically, there's people here nearly 20 years younger than me, that have watched more anime than I have. I don't know why someone would spend that much time watching anime. Although, you couldn't stream or download anime back when I started watching, and you were limited to what was on TV, or at your local video store, so there weren't many ways to see other anime back in the 90s and early 2000s. |
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