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Oct 27, 2022 8:24 AM
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And do you get pissed off when people say that?
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Oct 27, 2022 8:28 AM
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Why would I? 95% of anime is made for (men)children, that's a fact. And it's honestly not getting better as decades go. I can show a fair amount of 80s stupid shows to my dad and he'll enjoy them, but I'm not putting any trash 2020s isekai anywhere near his 60yo eyes lmao.

edit: I feel like I should mention that I am watching anime because it's the last animation industry taht spits SOME products aimed at adults (and I'm not talking about hentai), so take my comment with a grain of salt.
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Oct 27, 2022 8:30 AM
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i just dont care if people say that all i have to do is show them a clip from made in abyss and they will be shaking
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Oct 27, 2022 8:31 AM
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I think it's best to ignore those kinds of people. Anyone who would look down on you for having a hobby that they don't like, or who dismisses an entire medium of entertainment as being entirely for kids, is not someone who is worth talking to.
Oct 27, 2022 8:32 AM
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"They also make adult ones"
I don't have the energy to argue any further.
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Oct 27, 2022 8:33 AM
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It's annoying when people say that and they're quick to assume that all anime is for kids. The only one that comes to mind for them is Pokemon, and they'll sometimes say something along the lines of 'oh you like anime? Isn't it for kids? Do you like Pokemon too?' etc.
Honestly I just laugh at them for being so ignorant because their knowledge in anime is so small it's like I could easily show you some shows not suited for kids.
Oct 27, 2022 8:37 AM
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Nobody has ever said that to me

I'd just fukkin idk, pull up the kizumonogatari fight scene or some shit
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Oct 27, 2022 8:40 AM
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You will eventually grow out of animu, but it's not the case for manchildren and otaku.
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Oct 27, 2022 8:40 AM
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I just ignore them because it just makes them look stupid because there are anime's for older people.



Oct 27, 2022 8:44 AM

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Personally never heard that, but this is the same level of argument from the same people who say that video games are for children.
It has nothing to do with age at all, because games or anime are just an entertainment medium like any other.
It's the same as watching movies, tv shows, or even reading books, just another form of escapism.

But anyway, never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
Oct 27, 2022 8:44 AM

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Oct 27, 2022 8:44 AM
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If anyone would say that I'd just show a brutal scene and say: For children you say?
Though a lot of anime is meant for children and younger adults. I don't care.
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Oct 27, 2022 8:47 AM

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Nothing. I simply watch it and that is all.
Oct 27, 2022 8:47 AM

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If I was a kid I might. But as an adult I just don't care. It also helps that in my country their is no stigma against anime so I don't really have to defend anime in day to day life.
Oct 27, 2022 8:49 AM

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Theo1899 said:
"They also make adult ones"
I don't have the energy to argue any further.

People in their minds: *Imagine you're talking about tentacle rape hentai and drop the convo too*
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Oct 27, 2022 8:50 AM
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"Yes I agree" and then talk to that person more.



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Oct 27, 2022 8:51 AM
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"Anime is for EVERYONE, you ignorant fool!" :C
Oct 27, 2022 8:53 AM

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It's like western animation, there is anime that's meant for kids and meant for adults. Besides, do you know how many pantsu shots are in anime?
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Oct 27, 2022 8:55 AM
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I wouldn't know, I haven't come across someone whose said that yet
Oct 27, 2022 9:00 AM

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I link this video to them 🤠
Oct 27, 2022 9:07 AM

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''Well I am a man-child, so it is only natural.''
Oct 27, 2022 9:11 AM

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Deathko said:
Why would I? 95% of anime is made for (men)children, that's a fact. And it's honestly not getting better as decades go. I can show a fair amount of 80s stupid shows to my dad and he'll enjoy them, but I'm not putting any trash 2020s isekai anywhere near his 60yo eyes lmao.

edit: I feel like I should mention that I am watching anime because it's the last animation industry taht spits SOME products aimed at adults (and I'm not talking about hentai), so take my comment with a grain of salt.
you a grumpy one, let the old man watch some quality anime for once
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Oct 27, 2022 9:13 AM

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Deathko said:
Why would I? 95% of anime is made for (men)children, that's a fact. And it's honestly not getting better as decades go. I can show a fair amount of 80s stupid shows to my dad and he'll enjoy them, but I'm not putting any trash 2020s isekai anywhere near his 60yo eyes lmao.

edit: I feel like I should mention that I am watching anime because it's the last animation industry taht spits SOME products aimed at adults (and I'm not talking about hentai), so take my comment with a grain of salt.
you a grumpy one, let the old man watch some quality anime for once

Should I show him the one about goblins raping girls, or the one about the MC raping girls? Or the one about the pedo MC banging a kid? (((^:
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Oct 27, 2022 9:13 AM

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I show them euphoria and boku no pico.
Oct 27, 2022 9:15 AM

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"If it's fun therefore it's for children" is what I hear.

Those people sound fucking miserable holy shit.
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Oct 27, 2022 9:18 AM

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Deathko said:
pasanoid said:
you a grumpy one, let the old man watch some quality anime for once

Should I show him the one about goblins raping girls, or the one about the MC raping girls? Or the one about the pedo MC banging a kid? (((^:
damn so much good stuff to choose from. you just make sure there are thicc cat-ear girls. the raping part you can choose to your own taste xD
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Oct 27, 2022 9:19 AM

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I show them something like Hellsing Ultimate and ask if they'd show that to their children. If they still say "yes" I show them hentai. If they STILL say yes, I take their children from them.

Then again, I'm not one to talk. I didn't give two shits about what my parents did or didn't want me watching.
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I try to show them some other anime I like that are maybe not so popular and not so much written like... well, with a lot of anime tropes, but if they don't like to I don't care either. It's their freetime.
Oct 27, 2022 9:24 AM

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I give out R rated anime recommendations for those people to try out lel.
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Oct 27, 2022 9:32 AM

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No, they are like 95% right, the overwhelming majority of anime is indeed made for children.
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Oct 27, 2022 9:42 AM

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FanofAction said:
I show them something like Hellsing Ultimate and ask if they'd show that to their children. If they still say "yes" I show them hentai. If they STILL say yes, I take their children from them.

Then again, I'm not one to talk. I didn't give two shits about what my parents did or didn't want me watching.

In first grade we were watching Happy Tree Friends at the school computer. (Or worse...)
Kids really like gory cartoons because it makes them look edgy, which they confuse with mature.
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Oct 27, 2022 9:52 AM

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"Welp, I guess I'm a kid then!" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

*move on with my life*
Oct 27, 2022 10:09 AM

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propose the following thought experiment. Pick a movie that's for adults. Run it through an AI that turns live action into animation. Presumably you would agree that is an animation for adults. Therefore animations for adults are a thing. We can disagree which animations specifically but that's beside the point.
Oct 27, 2022 10:15 AM
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Most of it is made for children and the average teenager who doesn't use their brain much, let's be real.
Oct 27, 2022 10:21 AM

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I tell them I am a child who enjoys exaggerated storytelling, excessive violence and sexualization of just about everything.
Oct 27, 2022 10:21 AM

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I say "Watch this" and show them a clip of Elfen Lied. Usually the puppy.
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Oct 27, 2022 10:37 AM

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you either show them death note or one punch man if they're taking the topic seriously, if they seem to not care about anything and just want to believe anime is for kids then you simply ignore them, can't fix everything in life or get ppl to agree with your opinion
Oct 27, 2022 10:49 AM
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“What about gore or hentai?” And I don’t get angry, I just scoff a little 😅
Oct 27, 2022 11:04 AM

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Deathko said:
Why would I? 95% of anime is made for (men)children, that's a fact. And it's honestly not getting better as decades go. I can show a fair amount of 80s stupid shows to my dad and he'll enjoy them, but I'm not putting any trash 2020s isekai anywhere near his 60yo eyes lmao.

edit: I feel like I should mention that I am watching anime because it's the last animation industry taht spits SOME products aimed at adults (and I'm not talking about hentai), so take my comment with a grain of salt.

You shouldn't put any of your trash taste favorites near his eyes either.
Oct 27, 2022 11:13 AM

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i show them kiss x sis and then ask them, "would you show this to your children?" "do you think this is for children?" if they answer no then they end up contradicting their own earlier statement.

generalising anime as a whole to be for children is wrong. there are many animes that exist for children but the whole medium can't be said to be directed at children.

and i don't care if someone thinks like that, there's no reason to be pissed, all i feel is pity for them for being so ignorant.

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Oct 27, 2022 11:22 AM
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Nothing lol. Depends on if it's a real conversation or someone just talking shit. If someone is actually interested in finding out more about anime or I think they would be then I'll explain more. If not then I'm not gonna waste any energy on some idiot.
Oct 27, 2022 11:26 AM

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lmao you gotta be a man child to actually care what other people say

Oct 27, 2022 11:32 AM

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Usually I pull out my Uno Reverse card and go "no u"

really pwns them #gitwrekt

Honestly tho I have never come across anyone who has actually said anything close to that IRL.
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Oct 27, 2022 11:39 AM

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I honestly don't really care.

*proceeds to show them hentai*

Oct 27, 2022 12:27 PM

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I'll give em a nice and warming pat on the head



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Oct 27, 2022 12:53 PM
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Not including hentai, most anime are made for children, statistically speaking. Same as western cartoons. Of course, that doesn't mean that adults can't enjoy them too (I am an adult who enjoys both western and eastern cartoons), but I wouldn't get mad at someone saying that anime are for children. TBH, I just wouldn't really care. *shrug* :P
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Oct 27, 2022 1:18 PM

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Bit of a sad existence to live if you think that once you turn 18, you shouldn't enjoy anything that's not "adult". At the end of the day I don't care, I'm an adult and I can freely watch cartoons or anime if I see fit.
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Oct 27, 2022 1:36 PM

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Since when being intended for children has become a bad trait? Am I banned from enjoying kiddy things only because I am 30 years old?
Oct 27, 2022 1:48 PM

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when people saying that (around 2006), i just think 'They must be never watch anime except from ads' because detective connan even have murder/drug included and for sure it's not for kids (12-).
now people treat anime show for young/teen to adult, never heard someone saying anime is kids show anymore except in internet which have different age group system.
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Oct 27, 2022 2:09 PM

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I don't. It's in the same vein as some comments in this thread.
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