Does it bother anyone...

[BubblesRelena]

Does it bother anyone about the fact that a LOT of anime is porn? I mean, that's all I hear about from most of the people I talk to. Either the people think that anime is all kiddie stuff (which it isn't all Pokemon), or they think that it's porn. So when I tell people that I like anime, they either think I'm a child, or they think I love porn. :: growl:: Anyone else have this problem? Or is it just me?

~BubblesRelena

P.S. I do NOT ever watch porn btw! I just thought I'd make that clear before ya'll got the wrong impression of me! ^^;;

 

[Qyöt27]

Actually, decent series have far more coverage than hentai on most sites (including the Anime Encyclopedia), but it's a stereotype that arose because

a) Americans generally think animation = children's cartoon
b) About 15 years ago, much of the anime people remembered that was released in America was hentai*, plus the word-of-mouth regarding that misconception.

*Not meaning to say it was most of what was released, just that it was what people remembered the most vividly, since it was seen as so aberrant (and still is, for that matter).

Personally it hasn't happened to me because I don't get very vocal about my interest in anime. This isn't because I'm ashamed of it, it's just that I don't perceive it as anything more than it is - a simple preference for a type of TV/movies. My parents have gotten over their misconceptions of it, even if they don't understand why it's like the way it is. Other than that, it's not a very visible part of my life, so I don't get people thinking wrong things very much.

 

[Lucent]

I feel your pain. I tell someone that I like anime, and they either respond with "What, like Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh?" or I get "Yeah I saw an anime once! It was about *insert hentai stuff here*".

I really hate it when you try to explain to them that what they know about anime isn't the norm, and that there really is good stuff out there and they give you this look like "Wow, I hope nobody sees me talking to this guy!"

Drives me nuts.

 

[taboo]

It bugs me that Hentai is more well known than movies like Spirited Away. Its a shame really.

 

[gsusfish]

I don't know, my opinion...i think anime is weird. I've seen anime and i don't think it's porn, i just think the mythical and animals appearing to be humans is a little strange.

 

[LondonsBurning]

For me there's a difference between a show throwing Fan Service in once or twice, and making an entire show dedicated to this type of thing.

I don't have trouble with Excel Saga ( where ep. 8 is all fan service and Ep. 26 is a Pornographic OVA) , but I do refuse to Watch some like New Cutie Honey or Eiken, which is basically dedicated to fan service.

 

[JBSU2]

I think that you all can use "Ghost in the Shell", "Perfect Blue", "Vampire Hunter" or "Mononoke Princess" to show other that it is not only for children or "pervs"... Ok it is not series movie, but it can be a good excuse.

And stuffs like "Gun Slighter Girls", "noir" (i don't know the name in english, it think it is the same because it is the original name.. May be it is just "Black"... I dunno), can be used as exemples to defend yourself.. Because it doesn't seem to be for children at all.. hehe... You all have to show some anime to peolpe who speak about it without knowing any thing... hehe..

 

[Lucent]

I know what you are saying JBSU2, but you can use whatever anime you can think of, but if they have already made up their minds about it, they won't admit that it is a valid form of entertainment for an average adult.

BTW, you were right, it is called 'Noir'.

 

[1freespirit]

i used to be the same way. I just had to stop and see for myself the wide range that there is. Yeah, some of it goes overboard...but some of it doesn't. Just like any other form of entertainment. (Of course, when I realized Kimba and Speed Racer, my favorite shows when I was a kid, were anime, I really had to do a quick 180!)

 

[Amielia]

Most ppl, when i talk about it, automatically think of child cartoons or something.

 

[BubblesRelena]

Well....it's nice to know that I'm not the only one! ^.^" I know a lot of people around here who do like anime...the problem is...they like the porn type...or they like the cartoon type...I just like...the inbetween type. I don't watch pokemon...or Henti... I watch Tenchi, Inuyasha, Gundam Wing, Spirited Away, Oh my Goddess...etc... ^.^'

`BubblesRelena