Elitism in anime fandom.
Now that anime is growing in popularity a lot of the fans are turning into anime snobs. They go on about how they were an anime fan before (insert anime title) became popular. They bash different anime titles because they’re recognized by non-fans. Basically, they look down their noses at you and talk about how they’re better than you because they like good anime and you like garbage.
…they look down their noses at you and talk about how they’re better than you…
What is their deal? Why do some people feel the need to be superior? Dude, it’s a freaking cartoon, get over yourself.
Most Hated Anime
- DragonBall Z. Often ridiculed by anime snobs for being drawn out and brainless with very little real story behind it. Well, duh. No it’s not Ghost in the Shell, it’s meant for adolescent boys. What do boys like? Muscled up guys with cool powers kicking the crap out of each other.
- Pokemon. Often viewed as commercialism at it’s worst, and there is some merit to that. However, Transformers did the same thing and how many people do you see complaining about that?
- Sailor Moon. (Cartoon Network version) Yes, we know it was edited. Yes, that’s a bad thing. It did get a lot of girls interested in anime though. The same way DBZ did with boys. That is a good thing.
- Anything not from Japan. Any non-Japanese artist, no matter how good, that is influenced by anime should be shot. At least, that’s what some of the super cool anime fans seem to think.
- Anything fun. If it’s not serious and full of deep meaning then it’s worthless? Dude not everything can be as good, or depressing, as Grave of the Fireflies.
Elitist fans are a product of the growing popularity and spreading mainstream acceptance of anime. That’s something that a lot of stuck up fans won’t like hearing, but it’s true.
Anime, Fans, Elitism, Most Hated Anime, Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Pokemon,
October 4th, 2007 at 4:06 am
wow. it always happens, isn’t it?
i know that this attitude is prevalent among alternative music lovers. the die-hard fans versus the new fans.
it is sad. anime and music should be entertainment. still, some folks think they know better.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Yeah, it is sad. I supposed there will be people like that in any fandom. Anime, music or anything else.
I don’t understand why things that are successful get bashed though.
October 30th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
I’m with ya Jason - anime is entertainment and should be treated as such. On a personal note, I am not that fond of non-serious anime - I like a good and deep storyline to keep me hooked. But that’s just me - I have no problems with people who enjoy DBZ (I kinda liked it when I was younger
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