"Anime is a prime example that two nukes just wasn't enough"

[Neil]

Well, I grew up watching Captain Future (of course in the early 80s no one used the term "anime"), loving the sci-fi theme and design (now I know it's based off the stories of Edmond Hamilton). I don't watch much anime these days, though I found Elfen Lied both well written and emotionally a bit devastating. Most depressing story I've seen in a while.

Anime back then really did sci-fi rather well. 

[garbon]

Universally hating all anime is just as dumb a viewpoint as universally loving all anime.

Nah. Some people just don't like the aesthetic.

Also some people don't enjoy movies about androgynous teenage boys and school girls.

[The Brain]

Any "guess my sex" genres are disgusting.

[Malthus]

Heh, through watching the kiddie channels with Carl I've gotten into watching an anime-type show aimed squarely at 10 year olds, and I think it is quite good - "Avatar: The last Airbender". I hear that a movie version is comming out this summer.

The odd part is that this seems to be a blend of Western-style animation with anime.

[derspiess]

This guy drinks for free if he ever comes thru Cincy

[Razgovory]

This guy drinks for free if he ever comes thru Cincy

He is a Dem...

[Agelastus]

The odd part is that this seems to be a blend of Western-style animation with anime.

That is because it is an American show; Nickelodeon produced it, if I remember correctly.

[Agelastus]

Any "guess my sex" genres are disgusting.

I am in complete agreement with you here.

[Malthus]

The odd part is that this seems to be a blend of Western-style animation with anime.

That is because it is an American show; Nickelodeon produced it, if I remember correctly.

Yup, which probably accounts for the fact that the series is relatively free from the more annoying japanese animation conventions.

[Agelastus]

The odd part is that this seems to be a blend of Western-style animation with anime.

That is because it is an American show; Nickelodeon produced it, if I remember correctly.

Yup, which probably accounts for the fact that the series is relatively free from the more annoying japanese animation conventions.

One man's annoyance is another man's bread and butter...

Although some conventions I can do without, myself. For example, the closing bloodbath that afflicts all bar one Gundam series, for example. Or the habit of trying to cloak a lack of a satisfying ending as some kind of metaphysical claptrap (although that seems to be less common now.) Or the lack of satisfying endings in general, since almost all studios seem to be infected with a mania for leaving things open for sequels that are never made.

[Martinus]

The best part are all the animetards QQ-ing in comments under the article on gawker. 

Best one:

It IS offensive. To Japanese culture, Japanese people, and all the weeabos and cosplayers in America and around the world. Anime is more popular than New Hampshire will ever be.

[Syt]

What's a weeabo?

[Razgovory]

What's a weeabo?

A type of Cub scout?

[Fireblade]

What's a weeabo?

It's etymologically related to "jiggaboo". A "weeabo" is a black male who's obsessed with anime.

A "Japanigger", if you will.

[Malthus]

One man's annoyance is another man's bread and butter...

Although some conventions I can do without, myself. For example, the closing bloodbath that afflicts all bar one Gundam series, for example. Or the habit of trying to cloak a lack of a satisfying ending as some kind of metaphysical claptrap (although that seems to be less common now.) Or the lack of satisfying endings in general, since almost all studios seem to be infected with a mania for leaving things open for sequels that are never made.

One thing I find annoying in anime is the lack of noses.