I’ve only ever got into anime shows for their quirky story or character personality development.
Not once was it for the design or terrible animation. If I ever do refer to breathtaking anime it would be studio ghibli but that’s about it. And even given its age, today’s anime really can’t compare. They just wouldn’t put in the work like they once did.
Not surprised a lot of kids get deep into it and then drop it fast as they grow older. Cutesy wears off when that’s the only thing going for it. It gets annoying after a while.
The scope and ambition of certain animes like Legend of the Galactic Heroes and Berserk I can appreciate. I was never a weeb, but I barely watch any anime these days. My kids got me to watch Demon Hunter (which I’ve only seen like a single movie of and didn’t see the point) and My Hero Academia which is also not my cup of tea.
Studio Ghibli is pretty good, though. I like the depth, but sometimes they are so abstract and ethereal that my brain decides I’m already asleep and I just nod off. It’s usually worth it to watch a few times to try to get everything. Princess Mononoke was really a struggle. It’s a great anime, but I had to watch it a good 6+ times before I could stay awake through it.
I’ve only ever got into anime shows for their quirky story or character personality development.
Not once was it for the design or terrible animation. If I ever do refer to breathtaking anime it would be studio ghibli but that’s about it. And even given its age, today’s anime really can’t compare. They just wouldn’t put in the work like they once did.
Not surprised a lot of kids get deep into it and then drop it fast as they grow older. Cutesy wears off when that’s the only thing going for it. It gets annoying after a while.
The scope and ambition of certain animes like Legend of the Galactic Heroes and Berserk I can appreciate. I was never a weeb, but I barely watch any anime these days. My kids got me to watch Demon Hunter (which I’ve only seen like a single movie of and didn’t see the point) and My Hero Academia which is also not my cup of tea.
Studio Ghibli is pretty good, though. I like the depth, but sometimes they are so abstract and ethereal that my brain decides I’m already asleep and I just nod off. It’s usually worth it to watch a few times to try to get everything. Princess Mononoke was really a struggle. It’s a great anime, but I had to watch it a good 6+ times before I could stay awake through it.
What about ‘western’ anime? Think Legend of Korra, or even less ‘2D’ but still highly stylized ones like Arcane.