Has anime changed ur life

Kli-Dreen · newbie! Joined: Mar 08, 2005 Posts: 7

It changed my life; got hooked after watching love hina. After that any american productions all seem worthless to me. Good Riddance. Very Happy

marshmallow · newbie! Joined: Jun 06, 2005 Posts: 11

Anime has definitely made my life more interesting and lively. My drawings have improved alot. Sometimes I find myself using certain phrases from animes.

Himitsu · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:14 am Post subject:

CrimsonNataku · Guest

Anime has definitely changed my life.

I’ve been an otaku for a little more than 3 years. Throughout my experience, I’ve learned many things and branched into different areas of interest. Because of anime, I learned how to read, write, and speak Japanese. This summer I will be going to a full-scale language immersion camp in Minnesota called Concordia. I trust none of you have to ask which language. I became determined to know the history of Japan inside and out. I’ve become so absorbed and interested in Japanese History that I’m planning on teaching a class this fall at a homeschooling coop (Yes, I'm homeschooled). I’ve also learned how to play traditional Japanese games like Go and immersed myself in the Japanese culture. I learned how to draw in the anime style, and I practice by illustrating cards with my artwork for friends and family. I’ve also improved my singing by practicing anime theme songs. Although I can’t sing as well as I want to, I believe I’ve reached a point where I feel like I don’t embarrass myself completely. My sister and I have gotten into the habit of singing anime theme songs together. Our goal is to become proficient at enough songs so that we can record ourselves and burn it onto a CD. In addition to singing, I’m also teaching myself to play the piano with my mother’s help, using anime pieces. I’ve learned and memorized two pieces and I’m currently working on another one. I also enjoy cosplaying. So far, I’ve only made two costumes. The first one was almost completely done by my mother since I didn’t even know how to set up a sewing machine. The second one, however, I did almost completely on my own. My goal is to progress steadily toward more difficult costumes. I am also planning on participating in the novice division of the Masquerade.
Anime has played such a large part in my life, that it’s even affected my choices for college. I’ve decided to go to a school that has Japanese Language, East Asian Studies, Creative Writing and lastly, but no less trivial, an anime club.
Through anime I’ve met all kinds of interesting people. Even my personality has been affected, it’s made me more tolerant and open-minded, except to an anti-otaku or anime-hater-for-no-good reason, of course.

Didn't I say anime changed my life? But by no means am I ashamed of it, I love the way my life is, and I wouldn't live it any other way.

DragonTiger · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 1:15 pm Post subject:

Anime huh. I live in central Europe and in my country there are no shops with manga or anime topic. It makes me sad in some way, but there exist some webpages where you can find some info about anime and manga. Of course not in Englis but in my mother language. I know one webpage which gave you info and other one which translate from english. I know only three anime series in our TV - Digimon series and Pokemon series and Beyblade series. How does Anime change my life? Come to think that I'm adult already and I like anime and manga a lot, it change my life and lifestyle. I started learn japenesse in my free time and when I have mood for it. When I'm in bad mood, anime or manga works like cure. When is movie or something else drawn it's childish in my country. My parents are always saying me this "You're adult and you still watch on anime. when do you grew up..." I'm just ignoring it. I'm myself and I like anime and manga.

Skittles · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 2:33 pm Post subject:

anime/manga has wasted away weeks of my life as i wait for new eps to come out and more series to download!!!

Living in the UK i was exposed to very lil anime till i met a friend at uni who got me started on it all. Admitodly before watching anime or reading manga id always look as 'cartoons' as fun and for kids and the same with comics. There was never really any storyline to anything shown on normal TV here (cant afford the prices Sky charges for its channel packages so i get a whole 5 channels to enjoy ^^), and thats if anything was shown. I love some of the plots and storylines that ive come across and anything with a half decent plot will have me hooked on it be it horror, romance, action etc. We just dont get any of those in animated form over here so its something really different and enjoyable for me. I also see it as an insight into a culture i have absolutely no exposure to. It also gives me something to watch when im bored!! Dont really care what ppl say about me watching anime and reading manga cos in the end i find it enjoyable and fun and a good way to get away from the troubles of life, even if only for a short time ^^.

Odin93 · newbie! Joined: Apr 25, 2005 Posts: 42

Anime and Manga is A very good DRUG for me !!!! Wink

babyc · Heimin (Commoner) Joined: Mar 08, 2005 Posts: 62

um yes.. i've been addcited ever since!! lol mostlyyy to manga!!

LiangZzZ · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:53 pm Post subject:

I keep downloading anime like non-stop now? LoL Wink

philipshenbing · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:19 am Post subject:

lol.....anime has changed my way of thinking......i thank "love anime stories"and i hate it also.....because now im afraid of girls,and harmed alot too

Elvin · Yari Ashigaru Joined: Jun 08, 2005 Posts: 283

No anime and manga makes elvin a dull boy Mad

aofeng · newbie! Joined: May 27, 2005 Posts: 12

i'll prolly die without manga!!! Sad

Hagunsei · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 7:13 am Post subject:

Let's see...

1. Complain much less. (where: Junni Koki)
In Junni Koki there's a dialogue in the show that goes along the line how, 'If you are complaining about something and still not doing anything about it, it means you don't want it (getting out) bad enough. 'cos if you really hate something, you will do anything in your power to get out of it, if not it just means means you are still comfortable with it and that you enjoy playing victim. I always think back to this dialogue almost instinctly when facing a dilemma. Very fatal-listic way of thinking and possibly very self-destructive if not used careful.

2. What is true learning vs acquiring knowledge. (where: Arjuna)
This thought of mine is influence by a dialogue in Arjuna. Where true learning is a moving experience and it's inspiring. At times one might not even understand it, but you will be changed once you experience true learning. This is oppose to the idea of just acquiring knowledge, where you gain factual information but not moved by it.

3. What is the true nature of solitude. (where: Kurau)
This show stirred in me genuinely sadness, its abit like an enlightment experience where you finally understand the true nature of something and have free yourself of symbolism and language to describe it. - You understand it because you have internalize it as the truth. I know it seems strange given that Kuran had a happy and good ending!

4.That there is no such thing as 'freedom' in the human state. (where: A wind called Ammesia and Arjuna)
Humans are never free because what they say and do are bound by language. Language not only restricts what they do but also how they think. The more you rely on language the more bound up you become. In addition ALL humans, no matter how much they disagree, have no free will on their own, rather they inherit all the desires of their race and the society they live in (i.e racial customs, law, literature, e.t.c)

5.How to achieve the state of 'freedom' and the price for it. (where: Berzerk')
That true freedom simply means seperation. Ah.. a simple but powerful line. In a way I think I understood that all along. I can see how true this simple line is. You want true freedom from people? Separate yourself from society, since society will -always- impose their desires on you. You want freedom from the drudgeries of human existence ? Separate yourself from life. You want free will ? Don't rely on language and the written word 'cos literature is just a way of society to align you what is supposedly the 'right' way to think.

6.People who give advices don't really believe in what they say (where: Naruto)
If someone is trying to convince someone of their stance it means they are still in doubt of their own beliefs and that they are trying to convince themselves that if more people agree with it, then surely it must be the truth. If one truly believes in something, you don't -need- to convince others to get approval. Words that people keep repeating are probably the sames words which they repeatedly tell their ownself. And if that is so, why should anyone believe them since they are not even convince of their own beliefs.

7.What really is arrogance. (where: Various anime)
When someone claim to give you advice, in reality what they really mean is - unless you do what they say, you don't meet -their- standards of approval. That's true arrogance, if one is not arrogant, they will not judge people according to their standards of approval but rather take them as they are.

Well.. there are much more examples, but I will leave it at there. Ya. Anime -has- change my thought processes in such ways.

Kira21 · Heimin (Commoner) Joined: Mar 31, 2005 Posts: 50

absolutely changed my life.... before that i had no life probably no life but anime....

demigod5 · newbie! Joined: Jun 07, 2005 Posts: 15

neon genesis evangelion changed my whole perspective bout anime. it was so cool back in the day, and everything seemed mysterious so i got really hooked. the effect = i lived less of a life because i wanted to see anime's life. then again, that's the point of being addicted to anime i think because we forgot to live our own lives...