How Do Japanese Anime Fans Decide What to Watch?
How important is moe, really?
BigGlobe.jp has published the results of a survey in which 2,740 votes rank which elements are crucial when deciding whether to watch an anime series or not. The number of votes is listed here in parentheses.
1. Story (506)
2. Character (342)
3. Voice actors (335)
4. Design (265)
5. Theme songs, background music (146)
6. Animation (124)
7. Direction (100)
8. Jokes (94)
9. Images (91)
10. Moe (64)
11. Production company (63)
12. Battles, confrontations (57)
13. Setting (56)
14. Staff (55)
15. Motion (15)
16. Love between guys and girls (41)
17. Backgrounds (40)
18. Broadcast timing (39)
19. Coloring (34)
20. Reputation (33)
21. Girls love (30)
22. Robots (25)
23. Broadcast channel (25)
24. Sound effects (23)
25. High tension (22)
26. Tsundere (21)
27. Boys love (20)
28. Sales (19)
29. Mecha (18)
Which elements are most important to you?
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Moe should prob be first....without it, it just wouldn't be anime...
I agree with everything else though :D except mecha... >> that has no factor in what I watch.
I agree with everything else though :D except mecha... >> that has no factor in what I watch.
Wow.... think of it as without mo Gintama would be some crap cartoon network show or spoungebob.... Its the hairstyles, the eyes, the mouth, the whole way its all animated! :D Without it every anime would be crap!
@kitsuneshoujo moe doesnt only have to do with lolicons lol.
You think Gintama is moe? You're confused. Moe is garbage.
2/9/12 by clarke24
You're thinking of the art style in general, which is known as superflat. It's the major difference between eastern and western animation, and has roots in Japanese Ukiyo-E paintings, making it a big cultural aspect.
Moe is something completely different, and is has nothing to do with lolicon. Lolicon implies something sexual, which moe is not, in any way, shape, or form. Google moe definition for more. Too lazy to copypasta.
Moe is something completely different, and is has nothing to do with lolicon. Lolicon implies something sexual, which moe is not, in any way, shape, or form. Google moe definition for more. Too lazy to copypasta.
2/11/12 by CrimsonSeraph
Moe is making older characters look cuter and younger looking than they are......I think (usually involving female characters)
2/9/12 by XxNaruTheNarcissistxX
Moe is the label for a character that has a specific personality type, usually a young girl, that rouses a feeling, within the viewer, of non-romantic (but sometimes can be) 'deep care' or 'doting', for that character.
If the viewers do feel the urge to want to 'protect' that character, that character is not labeled 'moe'. However, that statement is debatable.
Also, moe is not to be confused with loli, which has sexual annotations attached to it, whereas moe usually does not.
If the viewers do feel the urge to want to 'protect' that character, that character is not labeled 'moe'. However, that statement is debatable.
Also, moe is not to be confused with loli, which has sexual annotations attached to it, whereas moe usually does not.
2/10/12 by Ironic_bird
There are plenty of older moe characters in anime that are older. My mind goes immediately to Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko. The most moe character in that is over 30(can't remember exact age but she had a milestone birthday during the series)
2/9/12 by Aduilawen
The term 'moe' specifically when used in Japan refers to a sexual attraction to an anime character. Much like the word otaku though the word's meaning changes a little bit outside of Japan where it can be used to refer to any cute or sexy things a (usually female) character does in an anime.
2/9/12 by XxNaruTheNarcissistxX
No it didn't, people are just confused about it's true definition. Its difficult with volume of anime verbiage these days.
2/9/12 by Aduilawen
To make it even more clear..
Moe in Japan = sexual attraction to anime character
Moe outside of Japan = cute, clumsy, etc etc....
Otaku in Japan = Insult
Otaku outside of Japan = just a title for people like like anime/anime related things.
Yaoi in Japan = outdated word not used.. BL is now used instead.
Yaoi outside of Japan = BL with more sexual situations. (at least this is what I'm told.)
As you can see we change the definition.. not them.
Moe in Japan = sexual attraction to anime character
Moe outside of Japan = cute, clumsy, etc etc....
Otaku in Japan = Insult
Otaku outside of Japan = just a title for people like like anime/anime related things.
Yaoi in Japan = outdated word not used.. BL is now used instead.
Yaoi outside of Japan = BL with more sexual situations. (at least this is what I'm told.)
As you can see we change the definition.. not them.
2/9/12 by XxNaruTheNarcissistxX
Hmmm, I didn't take into account cultural differences, but when it comes to being sexual and moe, you wouldnt be confusing it with anime with moe AND ecchi <i> themes </i> were you? Because alot of animes combine those themes. You can take th ecchi out of moe easily; for example: Kanade Tachibana from Angel Beats vs. Fear Kubrick from cubedxcursedxcurious
2/9/12 by XxNaruTheNarcissistxX
I personally just put the pieces together, but the guy below me, AlabastreAizo, does have a very good source that pretty much solidifies what I said, including the sexuality as Audilawen stated.
2/9/12 by XxNaruTheNarcissistxX
Oh, i just realized you were probably talking to Audilawen. I was confused because i put a definition somewhere here on this page too.
2/10/12 by XxNaruTheNarcissistxX
Ok, thats nice, but i dont think your a better source that the manga artitst of Love Hina, who solidified what i stated and included what you stated about the whole sexuality part.
HEY! Most people don't understand what moe is, let me explain (even if you think you know, you may be misinformed). "Manga artist Akamatsu Ken of Love Hina fame believes that moe is the latent mothering instinct in men who want to protect and raise these imaginary characters but at the same time are sexually drawn to them. Similarly, Fujoshi read Yaoi mangaas moe when a pure friendship between male characters becomes transgressively and sexually intimate. In both cases, sex with the moe character is the opposite of the fetishized purity fans say they seek, and often takes the form of abuse." -Patrick W. Galbraith (Tokyo based journalist specializing in Japanese popular culture)
Moe from the 3 Stooges? or "Moe'" (Short for Moekko )
without moe, anime would just be "Cartoons"
to me anime= the mature version of cartoons (due to the story plots and such)
to me anime= the mature version of cartoons (due to the story plots and such)
Guys you're making it way too complicated! Moe is simply a turn-on! And yes in a sexual way
2/9/12 by sureikin
You guys have no idea what moe means. Your all waaaay off the mark. Moe is almost a play on words as it refers to both traits of a character and the feeling you get. It can be translated along the lines of "budding", "bursting", "burning". Its kinda similar to endearment? Not something that can be described well.
HEY! Most people don't understand what moe is, let me explain (even if you think you know, you may be misinformed). "Manga artist Akamatsu Ken of Love Hina fame believes that moe is the latent mothering instinct in men who want to protect and raise these imaginary characters but at the same time are sexually drawn to them. Similarly, Fujoshi read Yaoi mangaas moe when a pure friendship between male characters becomes transgressively and sexually intimate. In both cases, sex with the moe character is the opposite of the fetishized purity fans say they seek, and often takes the form of abuse." -Patrick W. Galbraith (Tokyo based journalist specializing in Japanese popular culture)
wait what?? that would be like saying the girls from eva are moe to keep come back.. They were sexy for the sake of being sexy, it's a matter of opinion bro don't rely on a journalist skewed point of view?? Also thank you for the copy pasta.
2/10/12 by kiojonny
I'd say the H-doujinshi featuring moe-types like Popura from Working!!, any of the girls from IS, OreImo, Madoka Magica and various others supports the claims of abuse.. even without reading them, they're all tagged with rape, mind-break, "hard" rape, blackmail, revenge, "What is this I don’t even ¯(ºдಠ)/¯", and more..
The fact that there are hundreds of h-doujin feauturing these characters, but those featuring the more mature, strong or empowered characters also supports the sexualization of those characters.
Eva isn't moe (NOTE: by the definition of a mangaka, not the journalist,), because the girls are sexy, but not in need of nurturing and protection, they're empowered young adults capable of making the hard decisions and being badass. Working!! is moe because the girls are cute, but not overtly sexy, and all flawed in such a way that you want to help them or save them from the cruelty of the world, Popura's height complex for a prime example.
The fact that there are hundreds of h-doujin feauturing these characters, but those featuring the more mature, strong or empowered characters also supports the sexualization of those characters.
Eva isn't moe (NOTE: by the definition of a mangaka, not the journalist,), because the girls are sexy, but not in need of nurturing and protection, they're empowered young adults capable of making the hard decisions and being badass. Working!! is moe because the girls are cute, but not overtly sexy, and all flawed in such a way that you want to help them or save them from the cruelty of the world, Popura's height complex for a prime example.
i love h-doujins myself but by no means do I like rape,ntr or mind break unless it's with kirinio from oreimo but the fact remains moe is just an archetype. Like you said with popura she is cute charcter that needs protection but she isn't some one I want to sexualize...
kinda like "shadenfreude" (german; taking pleasure from others' misfortune) + attraction/desire + protectiveness.
kinda like Fate from Lyrical Nanoha. (well, for me anyways)
kinda like Fate from Lyrical Nanoha. (well, for me anyways)
i agree with kenthian, without moe and the other Japanese goodness it would be some stupid cartoon like sponge bob or something
Characters...then voice actors for me i think. that makes me try out the anime, if the story is good i continue, if its crap i ditch it lol.
Moe is like a condiment Americans abuse.
Because some people are perverts.No offense,pervs.
2/9/12 by funnyginsan
I really don't think that is true. Moe can only take a story so far... Story, Characters, and animation for me. Although the 1st two have a much larger impact for me than the third. Basically if a story is good and the characters are interesting, I am all for it. I don't know if you used this one post for that basis or several posts but I know many of my friends here would say too much Moe/Echhi can actually ruin an anime ..... well except for one friend ... he doesn't go out much though. lol
Hell yeah for story.
I can agree with (at least) the top 3.
Having a great story and interesting characters is really the most important thing, I believe (not just in anime), but there are also times, when I watch an anime mostly because of the voice actors/actresses participating.
Having a great story and interesting characters is really the most important thing, I believe (not just in anime), but there are also times, when I watch an anime mostly because of the voice actors/actresses participating.
agreed with the VA thing. the VA's i love are marina inoue and kitamura eri.
Storyline foremost, then illustration, characters and how well they adapt to the story, voice actors and sound effects.
Story, Graphics and Voice actors.
Mainly Story & Characters.Design,theme songs/background music & animation helps the level of enjoyment.
I agree with characters and story, but I can't believe how far down mecha and robots are. >_>
unrequited love at the start that slowing over the course of the anime having close bond. mixed in with some mecha, with some great voice actors. and ill watch it
I would probably put these in order of my priority:
Direction, Characters, Writing/Story, Animation, Music
Direction, Characters, Writing/Story, Animation, Music
Moe? Moe: http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz71/miyuki_06/Pino-no-Usagi_Ergo_Proxy_16_48BFBDB.jpg
lol
lol
story, animation, characters, music, and coloring
No way I'm gunna nerd rage over witch anime's I watch and why but the bottom line is American tv sucks.
I place story line, characters and comedy.
But if it's psychological and horror, I like to read pr watch things that are messed up and can mind fuck you.
But if it's psychological and horror, I like to read pr watch things that are messed up and can mind fuck you.
Well,for me,it's all anime,i'mproud of saying i'm an otaku and no matter what,if it's anime,i'll watch it!
Otherwise it'd be an insult to anime! I don't care how crappy,idon't care how boring,even if it's yaoi(i'm a boy) i'll watch it...Japan!!!! horaah!!!!
Otherwise it'd be an insult to anime! I don't care how crappy,idon't care how boring,even if it's yaoi(i'm a boy) i'll watch it...Japan!!!! horaah!!!!
Story is first, characters are often central to the story and their development or lack thereof can really affect a series's quality. Usually I look for a write + genre combo before I try something.
I am also turned off by a large number of attractive female characters since it typically means more fan-service than story development. There are exceptions though, for instance, I love Moretsu Pirates and it's got a huge female cast. Surprisingly there's no sacrificing story for short skirts, despite the name.
I am also turned off by a large number of attractive female characters since it typically means more fan-service than story development. There are exceptions though, for instance, I love Moretsu Pirates and it's got a huge female cast. Surprisingly there's no sacrificing story for short skirts, despite the name.
wow i never knew moe from the Simpsons was so popular...
2/9/12 by FFJump
I cannot really decide which element is most important to me. I will usually watch an anime for any one of these reasons, it just really depends of the mood I'm in. Sometimes I feel like I want a good story, sometimes I want nostalgia, sometimes I want lots of moe, other times I want to see something everyone is talking about, it really just depends on what I am feeling at the time. Sometimes I cannot even decide on what I want and I will just go to a list of anime, close my eyes, and move my finger back and forth and watch whatever my finger lands on.
most people who watch anime?
What I consider important from that list: story, character, design, animation, and reputation. Boys love can be optional.
2/9/12 by Sequoyah96
For me, characters come first. I don't care if everything else is top-notch, if the characters aren't likable, it ruins most of the experience for me. Second comes story, then visuals, music, and jokes (if it's a comedy/parody anime).
For additional elements that'd make me want to watch an anime, there's reputation (why I'm watching Gintama), voice actors (the reason I watched Durarara!! in the first place), staff (I LOVE anything Jun Maeda is involved with), production company, animation, tsunderes (you know, if they aren't the boring, b*tchy, stereotyped ones) and girls love. ^^
For additional elements that'd make me want to watch an anime, there's reputation (why I'm watching Gintama), voice actors (the reason I watched Durarara!! in the first place), staff (I LOVE anything Jun Maeda is involved with), production company, animation, tsunderes (you know, if they aren't the boring, b*tchy, stereotyped ones) and girls love. ^^
I would probably put these in order of my priority: Direction, Characters, Writing/Story, Animation, Music. The reason I put "Direction" as my top priority is because without a strong and clear direction for a series, everything from story, characters, animation, etc. will fall apart. I put "Characters" above "Story" because the audience needs to care about the people in the show in order to continue watching. Even if the story isn't too strong, as long as a show as a strong cast of main characters, the show will still have a chance to be successful. Of course, I certainly do care about the "Animation," but any animated series needs to have a strong foundation with the direction, characters, and story BEFORE the animation process can even begin. And "Music" is just the icing on the cake ;)
animation number 6? wow that's weird, at least for me is always #1 story #2 characters #3 animation, you got those right, you got a anime I'd watch
2/9/12 by Darkside_Hero
My Top ten:
1. Girls love (30)
2. Story (506)
3. Design (265)
4. Production company (63)
5. Reputation (33)
6. Setting (56)
7. Battles, confrontations (57)
8. Animation (124)
9. Character (342)
10. Jokes (94)
1. Girls love (30)
2. Story (506)
3. Design (265)
4. Production company (63)
5. Reputation (33)
6. Setting (56)
7. Battles, confrontations (57)
8. Animation (124)
9. Character (342)
10. Jokes (94)
Story Animation(including colors imo) and Character. Pretty much everything else that's listed (like voice actor, theme songs/background sounds, etc) are just added bonuses that I enjoy if they have it :)
Things i look for:
story, images, and characters
Things I despise:
Girls with enormous boobs, cheesiness (don't mind the romantic ones, but the ones you see a lot in ghost 07 ugh... i hate that anime),fanservice/ ecchi (if its funny ex. like in doraemon when you could sometimes see shizuka's panties or naruto's sexy jutsus.., but stupid ecchi ruined highschool of the dead for me.)
story, images, and characters
Things I despise:
Girls with enormous boobs, cheesiness (don't mind the romantic ones, but the ones you see a lot in ghost 07 ugh... i hate that anime),fanservice/ ecchi (if its funny ex. like in doraemon when you could sometimes see shizuka's panties or naruto's sexy jutsus.., but stupid ecchi ruined highschool of the dead for me.)
2/9/12 by shortnow
The main thing that draws me in is strong female relationships. I don't care if it's silly, sexy, or serious but they have to be interesting in some way. This means character and story are almost one.
I do have to fight the inclination to judge an anime on artistic style before content. For instance, I still haven't looked into One Piece because the visuals put me off. I'm glad I got past thinking Battle Girls - Time Paradox was all about fan service. It's good fun. But sometimes everything comes together flawlessly... Seirei No Moribito, Usagi Drop, Hanasaku Iroha, K-ON! K-ON!!, No.6 (these boys are almost girls P-), Ghost in the Shell et all, Sora No Woto... All have the top nine qualities nailed.
Love to check out BL and Yuri, too.
I do have to fight the inclination to judge an anime on artistic style before content. For instance, I still haven't looked into One Piece because the visuals put me off. I'm glad I got past thinking Battle Girls - Time Paradox was all about fan service. It's good fun. But sometimes everything comes together flawlessly... Seirei No Moribito, Usagi Drop, Hanasaku Iroha, K-ON! K-ON!!, No.6 (these boys are almost girls P-), Ghost in the Shell et all, Sora No Woto... All have the top nine qualities nailed.
Love to check out BL and Yuri, too.
2/9/12 by orangeredfox
From this list for me, obviously story and characters, but then it'd be jokes and setting, pretty much. lol mecha is last
But Yuri is? >_>
Pretty sure Staff is important because if you don't have good people working on a project it's gonna end up pretty badly.
Pretty sure Staff is important because if you don't have good people working on a project it's gonna end up pretty badly.
Some of the definitions of Moe further convince me that most western anime fans are mouth breathing retards. Moe is is a non sexualized love of a younger anime character: The best example of this right now is Yuuta in Papa No Iukoto O Kikinasai! He loves the girls like a father, and that is Moe. To sexualize a young girl in anime is loli. I swear, sometimes I don't want to live on this planet anymore.
*cough* then go and die :D
2/10/12 by bluerunner
Hillbilly retarded pot calling the mouth breathing kettle black.
BTW I breath though my mouth because I have sinus problems... dick.
BTW I breath though my mouth because I have sinus problems... dick.
2/10/12 by kiojonny
To sexualize a *pre-pubescent girl* (or one who appears as such) is lolicon. A teen who has gone through puberty and is sexually mature, but not necessarily emotionally or socially mature, is a subject of fantasy (particularly in a culture that has a somewhat lower arbitrary age of consent than most western countries) and becomes moe.
I dont really care if its a novel, manga or animation as long as the story is good/interesting.
Haaah, it's just a whole question mark for moe, instead.
Story and animation studio (which is usually wedded to staff, animation, music, etc.). Everything else is completely secondary. Some years ago, music used to be my top deciding factor. Glad I grew out of that.
Story and animation studio (which is usually wedded to staff, animation, music, etc.). Everything else is completely secondary. Some years ago, music used to be my top deciding factor. Glad I grew out of that.
Story and animation.
Story and animation.
kinda how i would base everything off of =D.
2/9/12 by Tsulaa
It's a visual thang, Baby! At least at first. My initial interest in an anime has everything to do with its design; how the characters look. I'm very turned off by a certain style...maybe 80s style?...oh, & that uber-"precious moments" look. It took me too long to watch some really decent series' (i.e. Clannad) due to that look. Either the story or something about the character(s) is a MUST at that point, else I'm moving on.
2/10/12 by Earthbound12
Wow I totally thought of Emi from Katawa Shoujo when I saw the picture. >.<
Me? SEIYUUS AND CHARAS~ oh and the story is very important
The top factors would probably be: story, character, animation
I look for good animation first and foremost (yes, I do tend to judge a book by its cover, yes I've been tricked into watching some pretty boring anime just because the animation caught my eye). However, if there's a good story behind a certain anime, then I'll deal with the animation not being super amazing.. Good characters/character development are also a big factor..
2/10/12 by bluerunner
Moe, ecchi, shounan, bushijo, boy-girl, girl-girl, boy-boy, me-girl-girl, mekalekhimekaheiniehoe, whatever, I just like what I like and feel no need to categorize anything... can't we all just get along?
2/10/12 by Salamander3
I'd agree with that list for the most part. Without a good story and/or interesting characters, shows tend to be pretty dull.
i decide based on moe, story, theme song, etc. really ill watch anything as long as it has those things and comedy/action maybe some romance thrown in lol
I like how an article asking what determines what anime we watch, turned into a moe debate.
But anyways, Story and characters are the strongest determining factors for me, but animation, voice actors, comedy, romance, and action all also help do determine what I watch.
But anyways, Story and characters are the strongest determining factors for me, but animation, voice actors, comedy, romance, and action all also help do determine what I watch.
I was going to comment on that, then decided not to, and now have to note that I'm glad you did.
2/10/12 by savage_shinobi
Mecha is also robots too...!
Or has anyone forgotten that part?
Good grief!
I know what it is. Never mind.
My bad. It was covered.
But mecha also has to do with robots, even like Astro Boy(e.g.)
And robots that have programs.
That is also mechas...!
You cannot deny that mecha animes are pretty popular in the genres of today!
Like Gundam franchise.
I am glad to see how animes are made and chosen to be made!
Thanks Crunchyroll!
and Seth Green
Or has anyone forgotten that part?
Good grief!
I know what it is. Never mind.
My bad. It was covered.
But mecha also has to do with robots, even like Astro Boy(e.g.)
And robots that have programs.
That is also mechas...!
You cannot deny that mecha animes are pretty popular in the genres of today!
Like Gundam franchise.
I am glad to see how animes are made and chosen to be made!
Thanks Crunchyroll!
and Seth Green
This reminds me that I choose based on voice actors more than I like to think, but the character and the voice actor need to match. I've definitely noticed that I'm more likely to try something if it has good voice actors or is done by a production company I know I like. For instance, I've discovered I'm generally pleased with Aniplex shows. Story matters in the long-term, but in just choosing random shows I've discovered that some of my favorite anime don't have stories I usually think I'd like.
2/10/12 by mow123
I would say character then story. If I like the character but the story is kind of bad I think I can deal with it.
Also I think moe in english is different than moe in japanese sort of like how anime in english and anime and japanese are different. In a way everyone is kind of right while some may be more right than others. I like the ANN definition of it personally
Moe is a Japanese term used in connection with manga or anime to describe something precious, usually (but not always) the ideal of youthful and innocent femininity. Written with the kanji for "to bud or sprout" (萌), the concept covers a range of ideal behaviour for youthful female characters in manga or anime. To be moe, a character can be eager or perky, not overly independent, and call forth a desire in the viewer to protect them and nurture them. The term is also used to describe any preciously cute item; there is an animal mascot character store in Tokyo called Moe.
There is a lot of debate over the crossover between moe fandom and lolicon. While the crossover exists among fans and products the two genres are not synonymous.
Also I think moe in english is different than moe in japanese sort of like how anime in english and anime and japanese are different. In a way everyone is kind of right while some may be more right than others. I like the ANN definition of it personally
Moe is a Japanese term used in connection with manga or anime to describe something precious, usually (but not always) the ideal of youthful and innocent femininity. Written with the kanji for "to bud or sprout" (萌), the concept covers a range of ideal behaviour for youthful female characters in manga or anime. To be moe, a character can be eager or perky, not overly independent, and call forth a desire in the viewer to protect them and nurture them. The term is also used to describe any preciously cute item; there is an animal mascot character store in Tokyo called Moe.
There is a lot of debate over the crossover between moe fandom and lolicon. While the crossover exists among fans and products the two genres are not synonymous.
22. Robots (25)
29. Mecha (18)
AREN'T THEY THE SAME THING?! If not, my entire life has been a lie.
Goddammit, Japan.
I'm surprised at the position of story though.
Also;
>Girls Love
>High then Mecha
JAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!
29. Mecha (18)
AREN'T THEY THE SAME THING?! If not, my entire life has been a lie.
Goddammit, Japan.
I'm surprised at the position of story though.
Also;
>Girls Love
>High then Mecha
JAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!
yea the story line should always be first
I think I also feel about the same way as this list. :) Story should DEFINITELY go first.
Even if the character design is super nice, the BGM is nice, the voice actors are nice..... If the story sucks, no thank you.
Even if the character design is super nice, the BGM is nice, the voice actors are nice..... If the story sucks, no thank you.
LOL I like how this turned into a "Who Has the Best Moe Definition" contest.
The top 3 for me would probably be story, then characters, then animation.
The top 3 for me would probably be story, then characters, then animation.
For once, I agree with a Biglobe poll!
To me, how it looks would be 1st. If it looks cute or has good art or character design, I might watch it. Next would be the plot, if it's interesting, there's a chance I would really watch it. Also, the characters and story itself. If they aren't interesting, no matter how good the art looks, I'd get bored watching it.
2/10/12 by _IceAndCream_
I'm surprised that Girls Love beat out Boys Love. And it seems people always complain about the yaoi fans....
2/10/12 by Assassinx89
I would watch an anime for the following. The rest just kind is a part of everything I have listed.
1. Animation
2. story
3. battles
4. setting
5. love
6. coloring
1. Animation
2. story
3. battles
4. setting
5. love
6. coloring
2/11/12 by lord0din69
I'm surprised animation ranked 6, under theme songs... When I mean animation, I don't mean the style or detail quality of it, but the quality of the animation itself. Such as fluidity, consistency, composition, and so forth. Isn't that the whole reason of watching it instead of reading it in a manga? Voice actors plays the second large part as well, but idk, maybe it's just me.
2/11/12 by Kagami_NT
19. お色気 doesn't mean coloring; it means "sexiness," aka エロ aka "fanservice" (The word for "color" is used in multiple of sex-related words)
22. This means "giant robots," the stuff that people call "mecha" in English
25 熱血 means "hot blooded", like shouting boy protagonists
29. This "mecha" is the Japanese "mecha" which is short for "mechanical." Cars, bikes, spaceships, aircraft, anything mechanical. Normally this also includes giant robots, but since the poll already has an entry for that (#22) hopefully people voted for this for everything *except* robots.
22. This means "giant robots," the stuff that people call "mecha" in English
25 熱血 means "hot blooded", like shouting boy protagonists
29. This "mecha" is the Japanese "mecha" which is short for "mechanical." Cars, bikes, spaceships, aircraft, anything mechanical. Normally this also includes giant robots, but since the poll already has an entry for that (#22) hopefully people voted for this for everything *except* robots.
THAT PIC LOOKS JUST LIKE ERI FROM ''SCHOOL RUMBLE''
i thought tsundere would be higher on the list. surely above sound effects.
LOL this is hilarious
Eh, the top five seems to be what I look for in an Anime but I don't know about the rest. But I didn't really expect moe to be number 10....
Some of you guys post so much! It's like you're trying to spam crunchyroll. lol :)
an interesting story is the first thing that i look for an anime of course
Art and Plot
2/11/12 by shellysunfish
The most important thing for me is characters.
I have to like and/or related to the cast in some
way. No matter how good the story is, you're
seeing the story though the characters eyes.
Though for, I have to like the characters to enjoy
the plot usually.
I have to like and/or related to the cast in some
way. No matter how good the story is, you're
seeing the story though the characters eyes.
Though for, I have to like the characters to enjoy
the plot usually.
2/11/12 by xyukihirokunx
For me it's story, animation, then characters. After that, it doesn't really matter as long as the first three are good. It's interesting to see voice actors and music so high up for Japanese people. It makes sense, but those probably aren't the most important things for non-Japanese anime watchers. Those two do make a huge difference in the anime though.
2/11/12 by CrimsonSeraph
I would say a some of my influence comes from the production studio that makes it. I tend to like clamp made anime and anime with clamp character designs as well as gonzo made anime. Probably a better influence is watching the opening theme of an anime and whether its music to my liking or not.
characters,design,animation.storyline
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