I can't think of a single love story movie that I've seen in theaters. None of them have ever interested me. Indeed I've seen many love story movies, but that was in the comfort of my own home. I can't remember picking out love stories to watch specifically, but I know that I've watched a few with friends and family. I don't know if the ones I've seen were particularly bad, but I felt viewing those movies was pure torture. If you like them that's fine with me, but they clearly aren't my taste.
That's why it makes absolutely no sense that I actually really enjoy love story anime! There are plenty of anime features that focus on love stories and budding romances. Even if I wanted to avoid that kind of content, it was bound to sneak into an anime that I wanted to see. A large majority of anime features have some sort of romantic element to them, and it honestly doesn't bother me one bit.
I think the romantic anime that really made me turn the corner was Chobits. I don't remember how or why I checked the series out, but it's absolutely fantastic. While there's a good dose of humor in the series, there's no doubt that the majority of it is focused on the relationship of the two main characters. Through and through, Chobits is a sappy love story. With that said, I really found myself enjoying it. I'd definitely include it in my list of favorite anime of all time.
I don't know if it's odd, but I think that seeing a relationship story told through anime makes things more believable. There's a lot more with anime that allows me to use my own imagination. Traditional live-action love stories seem too perfect in their stories and too unrealistic in their portrayals. Something about those actors pulls me out of the experience. With anime, I can let those barriers go and just enjoy the relationship building up in front of me.
How do you feel about romantic anime? Are you a huge fan or have you not checked any of them out?
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Anime Your Way - The vacation essentials
A vacation just isn't a vacation without anime! Wondering what I brought along with me for the trip? Let me share the lot with you guys!
What anime do you bring with you when you're on vacation? Nothing passes the long car-ride time like watching a few anime on your iPod. Leave us a comment and let us know!
What anime do you bring with you when you're on vacation? Nothing passes the long car-ride time like watching a few anime on your iPod. Leave us a comment and let us know!
Anime 101
The only thing that makes anime better is having some people to share it with. An enjoyable show is even better when you have friends at your side checking it out. If they like the same things you like, that just gives you more to talk about! This is definitely true with anime, and getting together with a gang of friends for some anime fun is an absolute blast.
Of course, getting those friends together to watch anime can be a little tough. I wish I realized how much better I had it when I was in high school. While I talked with a few friends about anime, I definitely didn't search out other friends and acquaintances that were anime viewers. All these years later I find out about people I know that love anime, but we never chatted about it all those years ago. I missed out on all that fun!
I've heard quite a few people talking about anime being a hot topic in their schools. Of course, some schools are full of teens that want nothing to do with anime, but it seems like most have at least a good amount of students that dig anime. High school is also the perfect place to start an anime club and make new friends with fans you didn't know!
Do you have classmates that are into anime? Do you spend time at school chatting about the latest anime you watched? Have you ever started or been a part of an anime club at your school? If not, maybe this is the year you change that!
Even if you're out of school, let us know if your work buddies watch anime and talk about it around the watercooler. Doesn't matter where you make the anime friends, since it's just fun to have them!
Of course, getting those friends together to watch anime can be a little tough. I wish I realized how much better I had it when I was in high school. While I talked with a few friends about anime, I definitely didn't search out other friends and acquaintances that were anime viewers. All these years later I find out about people I know that love anime, but we never chatted about it all those years ago. I missed out on all that fun!
I've heard quite a few people talking about anime being a hot topic in their schools. Of course, some schools are full of teens that want nothing to do with anime, but it seems like most have at least a good amount of students that dig anime. High school is also the perfect place to start an anime club and make new friends with fans you didn't know!
Do you have classmates that are into anime? Do you spend time at school chatting about the latest anime you watched? Have you ever started or been a part of an anime club at your school? If not, maybe this is the year you change that!
Even if you're out of school, let us know if your work buddies watch anime and talk about it around the watercooler. Doesn't matter where you make the anime friends, since it's just fun to have them!
A vacation of anime
My Mom's side of the family has been going to North Carolina for a week of vacation for about 20 years now. We all get together and chip in on a house to rent for the week, and as the years go on we get better and better houses. We all get along really well, and I think it's because we all enjoy the same stuff. We usually swim, hit the beach, play video games and a lot more. This year is the first year we'll be checking out some anime.
As I said before, I brought down the final episodes of Death Note for our gang to finish. We have to wrap up that series before we can go onto anything else! It's going to be bitter-sweet to finish that series, but at least I know that people are willing to move onto something else. With that said, I'm not too sure what we're going to watch next!
For myself, I brought down the full series of Gurren Lagann. As you know, I've been watching this series throughout the week, and I really want to see where it goes next. I also thought that some of my family might like the series, so I think we may start from the beginning to see what they think. It's definitely much different from Death Note, but I think a change of pace is in order.
My cousin also brought down an anime series of his own to check out. He chose to bring Wandaba Style, which is one I've heard of but never actually checked out. I'm definitely down to see something, and my cousin seems to have good taste in anime, so I'm looking forward to it! Good to know someone else in the family is dedicated to anime as well!
Do you bring anime along for your vacation plans? What better time to watch than when you have nothing to do but sit around and relax!?
As I said before, I brought down the final episodes of Death Note for our gang to finish. We have to wrap up that series before we can go onto anything else! It's going to be bitter-sweet to finish that series, but at least I know that people are willing to move onto something else. With that said, I'm not too sure what we're going to watch next!
For myself, I brought down the full series of Gurren Lagann. As you know, I've been watching this series throughout the week, and I really want to see where it goes next. I also thought that some of my family might like the series, so I think we may start from the beginning to see what they think. It's definitely much different from Death Note, but I think a change of pace is in order.
My cousin also brought down an anime series of his own to check out. He chose to bring Wandaba Style, which is one I've heard of but never actually checked out. I'm definitely down to see something, and my cousin seems to have good taste in anime, so I'm looking forward to it! Good to know someone else in the family is dedicated to anime as well!
Do you bring anime along for your vacation plans? What better time to watch than when you have nothing to do but sit around and relax!?
Durarara!! on Adult Swim - Your Episode 4 impressions
This Saturday was a ridiculously long day. It started at 1 in the morning when I went to bed, and then when I had to wake up at 6 to get ready for my friend's wedding! After all that, I had an 8+ hour drive to North Carolina. I only just now finished up GoNintendo's updates for the night, which has finally given me a chance to jump over to the anime blog.
I'm so sorry I couldn't be here for our usual Durarara!! live-chat episodes. I honestly look forward to those each week. I like coming to the site and chatting with you guys while we all watch. It's great to build a sense of community like that, and it also leads to some unique conversations! On top of that, we get to watch what seems to be like a kick-ass anime!
Unfortunately, since I was stuck in the car and still have other work to do, I'm not able to catch the rebroadcast of Durarara!! Episode 4, which is the episode that I missed earlier tonight. I'm definitely going to watch it online before the next episode airs, but I'm not quite sure just what day that will be. I'm really bummed, because I am dying to know what happens next in the series!
With that said, I was hoping you guys would give me your impressions of the 4th episode! If you could, please hang back from spoilers. Just let me know what you thought of the episode and how the series is playing out for you thus far. I'll be really interested to see how my impressions compare to what you guys have to say.
Again, sorry that I wasn't here for a live-chat. I hope you guys and gals had fun watching on your own!
I'm so sorry I couldn't be here for our usual Durarara!! live-chat episodes. I honestly look forward to those each week. I like coming to the site and chatting with you guys while we all watch. It's great to build a sense of community like that, and it also leads to some unique conversations! On top of that, we get to watch what seems to be like a kick-ass anime!
Unfortunately, since I was stuck in the car and still have other work to do, I'm not able to catch the rebroadcast of Durarara!! Episode 4, which is the episode that I missed earlier tonight. I'm definitely going to watch it online before the next episode airs, but I'm not quite sure just what day that will be. I'm really bummed, because I am dying to know what happens next in the series!
With that said, I was hoping you guys would give me your impressions of the 4th episode! If you could, please hang back from spoilers. Just let me know what you thought of the episode and how the series is playing out for you thus far. I'll be really interested to see how my impressions compare to what you guys have to say.
Again, sorry that I wasn't here for a live-chat. I hope you guys and gals had fun watching on your own!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Saturday will be a quiet day here
We're through day one of my two-day busy schedule. This day is going to be far worse with the amount of posts. I don't think I'll be able to get more than one up here, and that's if I'm lucky!
I'll be attending a wedding early in the day, and then I hop in the car for an 8-hour drive to North Carolina! That eats up a huge portion of my day. I don't even know if I'll be back to the site in time for our usual Durarara!! live stream! I sure hope I do, but I'm just not sure right now.
Whenever I do make it back in, you can be sure that I'll get a post up on the site. It's never too late to get an article out there! We'll see when that happens, but no matter what time it is, I promise to get something up here.
I'll be attending a wedding early in the day, and then I hop in the car for an 8-hour drive to North Carolina! That eats up a huge portion of my day. I don't even know if I'll be back to the site in time for our usual Durarara!! live stream! I sure hope I do, but I'm just not sure right now.
Whenever I do make it back in, you can be sure that I'll get a post up on the site. It's never too late to get an article out there! We'll see when that happens, but no matter what time it is, I promise to get something up here.
That feel good anime
No matter who you are or what you do, there are going to be some times in life when you're not exactly feeling your best. That could be physically, mentally or both. There's so much going on in the world and in our personal lives that it'd hard not to get run down every now and again. It happens to the best of us, and I truly hope that it doesn't happen often to you guys and gals.
Working your way out of one of those ruts is sometimes no easy task. You need a little bit of a pick-me-up to get you going back on the right track. Sometimes all it takes is a different mindset to really steer you back to the path of feeling good and being happy. I've found that sometimes anime can really work well for this. I know it's put a smile on my face!
While there's a lot of anime out there that's action heavy and deep, those features usually come with some sort of uplifting message. You see these people in situations that seem absolutely hopeless, but through some power and persistence they manage to come out above it all. Even when things look like they are at their worst, someone or something comes along to save the day. How can you not feel uplifted by that?!
What anime movie or series do you watch when you're down and out? Is there any story in particular that lets you know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll eventually get better? Even something as simple as an anime relationship between two characters can be enough to get you smiling. What's the anime that lifts your spirits?
Working your way out of one of those ruts is sometimes no easy task. You need a little bit of a pick-me-up to get you going back on the right track. Sometimes all it takes is a different mindset to really steer you back to the path of feeling good and being happy. I've found that sometimes anime can really work well for this. I know it's put a smile on my face!
While there's a lot of anime out there that's action heavy and deep, those features usually come with some sort of uplifting message. You see these people in situations that seem absolutely hopeless, but through some power and persistence they manage to come out above it all. Even when things look like they are at their worst, someone or something comes along to save the day. How can you not feel uplifted by that?!
What anime movie or series do you watch when you're down and out? Is there any story in particular that lets you know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll eventually get better? Even something as simple as an anime relationship between two characters can be enough to get you smiling. What's the anime that lifts your spirits?
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