Why Are Anime Lovers Obssesed With It
I listened as my friend enthusiastically bombarded me with names of different anime series. He rushes through his words- barely finishing one sentence before starting another. His eyes lit up with excitement as he mentions different Japanese words.
I was rooted to my chair as I pondered on the raw passion being displayed in front of me. I thought to myself ‘’what have I gotten myself into?’’ He had been speaking for six minutes non-stop. Was it my fault?? All I did was ask the question ‘’what do you people see in this anime sef?’’
No doubt we all have known people who are anime lovers and we know how obsessive they can sound some times. From binge watching episode for hours to talking endlessly about their favorite anime characters and series. It is clear that there are emotionally invested in what they love.
1. INTRIGUING CHARACTERS
In this article, I’m going to talk about why anime lovers are so much in love with it and what non-anime fans could be missing out on.
If there’s anything for sure; ANIME CHARACTERS ARE EXTREMELY COOL AND COMPELLING. That’s why anime fans are in love with them. The characters are young, radiating positivity and confidence, good-looking and strong.
They have qualities young people would want to emulate. These qualities are mostly appealing to young people who are introverted, shy or low in confidence. For such people anime characters serve as a role model, someone they wish to be.
2. UPBUILDING THEMES
Love, friendship, team work, and cooperation are key themes used heavily in anime. Anime depicts the strong bonds of friendship, the selfless sacrifices involved in relationships, the benefits of good work ethics and the reward for hard work.
Anime is different from the ‘’ one man can change the world’’ narrative mostly peddled in western fiction. Anime shows teamwork and broadens its focus to other characters in the show. It involves the retelling of the same story from the point of view of different characters.
3. EDUCATIVE IN SPORTS, JAPANESE CULTURE AND MORE
Anime is also very educative. It builds interest in sports too. The popular kuroko no basket and volleyball anime teaches rules, tricks and lifestyle of young sportsmen. It is factual that 70% of people that watched these animes instantly developed strong interest in playing them.
Anime also describes the beautiful Japanese culture. With many movie lovers acclimatized to the American setting, anime brings a different kind of excitement with Japan. The language, ethics, morals, their unique way of expression is something many would find intriguing and love to learn
4. EMOTIONAL IMPACTS AND ATTACHMENT
Anime fans argue that anime has the most intense and strong emotional scenes of any media and it is hard to disagree. There’s an intimate connection gotten as you go through happy scenes, sad scenes, romantic scenes and all the conflicting emotion going on inside the character’s head. Anime shows the struggles everyday people go through. It shows their fears and vulnerability. These attributes endear anime lovers to it and it helps them in handling their emotions in real life.
In addition to the above listed,
– Anime will explore topics and create stories that Hollywood and US television would never touch, such as portray military characters as the human being that they are.
– It will truly portray females as equally competent alongside males without preaching about it.
– A work ethic is portrayed as a positive value in nearly every series.
– Anime will portray religious themes, even Christian ones, in a positive light: Hollywood not so much anymore.
Though I’ve been also guilty of talking down on anime lovers sometime in the past, I understand them better now. We all definitely have a thing or two we enjoy, and they enjoy anime. it’s the same concept. Discriminating against a loved one’s favorite thing is not something you should do.
Even when they are doing too much in an attempt to share it with you and drag you into their world, understand that they’re only trying to get you to feel the same happiness and roller-coaster of emotions they feel.
Anime lovers, what is the one anime you would recommend for people who want to begin their anime journey? Let us know in the comment section below.
Michael Storm
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Wow this is lovely…. I never knew this much… I expect more of this article please.
Thank you sir.
More coming your way my Lord 😎
WOW… I’m not a fan but now I understand why😅
Boye, I’m happy you understand a bit more 🤸♂
This is Awesome😎💫💫💫. Now I have a but more interest in anime. Keep it up, 💪🏽💪🏽
Big ups my guy 😎💪
A lovely write up. Not only that anime is like an escape from reality but also a delve into fantasy(creativity).
Expecting more from you.
I’m not an anime lover but I know what it feels to want to share what gives me joy with my friends I don’t find anime lovers defective it’s just that anime improves their level of imagination so much they don’t seem to know how to explain to non anime watchers which is something I really envy cos how wide ones imagination is can be equivalent to how much one can archive
You’ve said it all bro 🖤
This is one of the most enlightening article I’ve read on anime, i now comprehend the reasons for the love of anime because i truly used to wonder why people love watching anime for i believed it was meant for kids, so I’m truly grateful for the change in my orientation
Glad you enjoyed it Latifat ❤
(In Orochimaru’s voice) Subarashiiiii, I really like this article 😍. Really put my thoughts in words, thoughts that I’m not able to express 🤭🤭
I’m Glad the article was able to do that. Thank you for reading.
Orochimaru is my favourite character in Naruto after Lee.
I love his voice😇
Nice article. I’d recommend Naruto to beginners.
Naruto is too long for someone who just wants to start, I would recommend Full metal Alchemist or something shorter like death note or Erased.
Really nice animes.
Well said
Guys, Joshua influenced this article , especially the introductory story. Big ups my bro
Nice pick, Christian
Naruto for beginners?😭. It’s too long😅. Bungo stray dogs, code Geass are better start up animes
I’ve always tried to get into watching anime but I never really saw the point in doing so….I have a whole new perspective now
Thank you 🥰
Temi, There are so many emotions and parts of yourself that would be unlocked when you do. ❤
Well written. I think I might try it out.
Yes boss. A trial won’t hurt
I can’t help but agree with this article tho.
Well written Michael Storm 👏
Your points are spot on, since I am also a fan. Nice work, keep it up
Thanks boss
Happy you enjoyed it
This is enlightening…So niceee
Tofunmi ❤
One underrated part of anime is perhaps the voice over artists. They know how to express themselves and capture a variety of emotions so well, it’s honestly so riveting. You’d be shocked to find out that one actor did the voiceover for like 5 different, polarizing characters; probably a female easily pulling off male voices of different voice quality. Shame on those who watch dubbed ones.
I have seen nice recommendations here and I would like to add Hunter X Hunter and Demon Slayer to the list
Exactly Timothy… It Takes a honest appreciation of art to see the beauty in those voices
Preno and Samuel on this
As an OTAKU I must say ‘SUBARASHI’ … The article conveys just what Otakus would like the uncultured to know.
well served.
Special Guest 🙌
I see you Preno. Thanks guys
Woah, this is apt. I love the the way you write. It’s excellent.
Getting to know about the anime series today though….
You did a good job, Michael storm
Thanks KBlack. Glad you liked it.
Completed Naruto last year and honestly I learnt so much from the characters especially The first Hokage, Hashirama himself, learnt some principle from Itachi, Nagato, Jairaya, etc..Anime is just loaded
I agree with you Akin. Bless ❤🖤
Interesting write up Mike.
Not an anime fan, But I’ve always wondered what people see in it, for me it’s like cartoon and I’m more a realist. But this give me an idea to some extent why they watch it, what they enjoy in it and why they’re so invested in it. Maybe now I’ll leave anime lovers in peace, esp. Josh 😂
😂😂
No leave them in peace
“Kuroko no basket” got me balling all right on the anime series….I love anime
AshBay Baller 💪😅
A little to add. For me, watching anime makes me understand my feelings. Emotions I can’t explain with words. If I feel I have an eccentric behaviour, and have no one to discuss with. I find comfort watching how an anime character tackles their obstacles
I have never been an anime fan but I think this is a good insight towards how and what anime lovers feel.
Although, I know quite some number of friends that are addicted to this anime fiction; I honestly don’t look towards starting to watch anime. The amount of episodes just insanely freaks me out. 😂😂
Omo 😅
I feel you bro
Littt ✨
The way they actually ‘drag you into their world’ 😅
Relatable, yeah? 😅
I have many anime lovers and I wonder why they love it so much ….but thanks for this wonderful information, I now understand their perspective.And the article is so fun and easy to read,Nice one❤
I have alot anime lovers and wonder what they enjoy watching in it….But I now see it from their perspective now thanks to your fun and easy to read article. I’d like to see it soon🥰
Adisat, I’m glad you enjoyed the article. 🌹
Talking about that excitement u get from narrating an event,interests or passion to someone who have no idea or clue about it i can very well relate to it so uhm who m i lol… Anyway nice right up tho still doesn’t mean i’m gon be watching anime 😂😂 cos common what’s the difference between it and cartoon and i dont even enjoy watching most cartoon shows so but i wish everybody well… Do what gives you that thrill
Do what gives you the thrill! 😎
Captivating intro. Nice write up. You write really good!
Thank you for reading madam 🤸♂
Awwn
I’m actually not a fan of Anime, but this got me
Like their obsession kind of irritates me like what’s so special about anime. Well its normal sha cos we all have things we’re obsessed with.
Nice one though.
Exactly girl, we all have things we’re passionate about. Thank you
Quite an interesting read, never been too particular about anime at any time but this kind of sparked something
Nice one!
Many thanks bro 🙏
What a way to enlighten us in this season👍
It’s the time you took to carry out this research for me…
Trust, I was super motivated with the way you analysed the “anime” character….
Your very own await more enlightenment Brotherly.
Thank you so much bro. I’m still learning from people like you 🙏
You write really well, Michael Storm!
For the first time, I actually understand why a lot of my friends watch anime, there’s obviously more to it than meets the eye. Thank you for this. I hope to see more of your write ups soon.
Thank you so much 🙏
Na so I watch anime for the first time…Through this Article though…
I understand now…
We go throw welcome party for you boss 😅
Maybe I should give anime a chance afterwards 😉
Maybe you should, Elsie 🌹😎
Lovely article
Anime is amazing!!!🤩
The characters are spectacular!🥰
Te kurete arigatō tegami😊💕
Dou Itashimashite ❤
Thank you!! 🌹
A very captivating read, I’ll say.
I’ve never actually watched any anime…who knows, I might try one after reading this.
Well done👏
Who knows 😅
Thank you so much sunshine ❤
Thank God
Finally someone who understands what it means to be an anime weeb.
Lovely piece
Imma proud anime fan btw
I’m proud of you too Nnolly.
Thank you 🌹
Now I don’t have to wonder anymore! Nice read. Well done Michael.
Thank you Sis ❤
Actually…. In the past… Usually think that those watching animes are still acting like kids but now watching animes is quite interesting to me…the one I started with was Attack on Titans
For the culture 💪
Nice write up boss. Found myself for the first time ever trying to consider watching Anime. 💪🏿💪🏿
Thanks bro
Really captivating and enlightening. Thanks man.
Thank you Oyinda 🌹
International 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you for this write up, Michael. I have always wondered what my friends saw in anime. I have been forced to ask them so many times too. The impressive thing is, they are always ready to enlighten you (basically, leaving everything for that moment).
It is triggering the business woman in me. How about we have totes and t-shirts with these anime characters on them? (I am so excited).
Recommended
Anime movie : Kimi no Na WA
Anime series : Death Note (psychological)
Sword Art Online (Game, Isekai, romance)
Naruto (Action, Martial arts, shounen)
One Punch Man (Action, Comedy)…….
……..and so on