Anime fans have a reputation for being obsessive, antisocial, and immature. They're also stereotyped as perverts and deviants due to the internet's proliferation of hentai. Overall, they're seen as plain weird because of anime's eccentric nature. Like NASCAR enthusiasts, Dungeons and Dragons players, and Bronies, anime fans are subject to instant stereotyping. These conventional traits are often negative and unfair. Anime fans may be the greatest victims of fanbase stereotyping.
About this list
- 1
Anime's biggest mistake is grouping it into one genre. Examples like Pokemon and Sailor Moon show this. Anime is a medium, not just a genre. It offers many adult shows, not just kids' content.PokemonandSailor Moonare the most well-known examples. Anime has a reputation for being only for children. Anime is a medium, not a genre. The wide content includes adult shows not meant for kids.
Series likeAttack on Titanare as scary asThe Walking Dead, andDeath Noteis a dark thriller on par withBreaking Bad.
0 - 2
Anime is an animated medium. Like Western cartoons, it has sharp differences from traditional cartoon material. Western animation targets kids and favors simplicity. Anime ignores those limits.
Anime's serialized nature, recently seen in Western cartoons, lets it develop complex stories. Shows likeFullmetal AlchemistandNeon Genesis Evangelion.
0 - 3
The internet reveals hidden pop culture aspects. Strange, taboo internet content gets attention, skewing fan views. The link between anime fans and hentai fans is one such issue. Liking legal pornography is fine. Assume every anime fan likes hentai is wrong.a fan of animeis also a fan of hentai.
Assuming every fan ofGame of Thronesis into incest porn. Some anime is sexualized, but it mirrors portrayals inWestern action films, and nobody is called a pervert for liking those.
0 - 4
Anime offers diverse content. Calling all anime dumb is like saying TV or comics are stupid. Anime is a format. It has good and bad quality. Some people master anime storytelling.
Death Noteuses smart storytelling for every twist, like any famous modern drama.
0 - 5
Thinking all anime is likePokemonorSailor Moonis like thinking all Western comedy is likeTwo and a Half Men. Anime has good and bad examples, but the best are shocking masterpieces likeBreaking BadandThe Sopranos.
Ghost in the Shell: SACwas so good its upcoming film adaptation is one of the most anticipated, controversial releases of the 2017 lineup. Art likeCowboy Bebopinspired many future shows across genres. Attack on Titan reinvigorated the horror genre.Attack on Titanreinvigorated the horror genre.
0 - 6
Anime covers much more than just fantasy, action, or science-fiction. Anime shows come in many types, almost matching the variety on television. Think of any genre; you will find an anime about it.This is a slice of life anime.Anime exists, and so does Seinfeld.Seinfeld.This is -esque anime series about nothing.
Sports anime is one subgenre gaining popularity lately, likeKuroko no Basketball.This is and.Initial D.Anime isn't just for niche things. Series show everyday friendships, bands forming, or even ping-pong.
0 - 7
Anime fans have a mixed reputation: they are both numerous and unpopular. This doesn't make sense when you consider stereotyping. Painting an entire group with one brush never works. Suggesting all anime fans are "losers" is unfair.
Fans of this medium come from all walks of life. They include mega-celebrities like Christian Bale, Zac Efron, and Kanye West. Stop assuming all anime fans wear fedoras and carry body pillows. That is a small group; it does not represent all anime fans.
0 - 8
Anyone calling anime fans anti-social has never attended an anime convention. Even though the fandom remains niche, the love of anime has grown for years, and fan interaction explodes with it.Anime fans love anime.has grown continuously for years, and fan interaction explodes along with it.
Big conventions, like those in Vancouver, Canada, or the Netherlands, draw thousands of fans. This includes hard-core cosplayers and casual observers. Anime fandom does not stop socializing; it often causes it.
0 - 9
For many, anime’s presence in pop culture peaked in the '90s. That is whenDragonball Z., Pokemon., andSailor Moon.dominated the world, and even your grandma knew Pikachu. This made many think anime was past its peak and going out of style. However, that is not true. The recent release ofPokemon Go.andDragonball Super.brought old fans back. But the cultural touchstones from the '90s created a new wave of fans. These fans keep exploring the culture and pass the fandom to a new generation.
Simply put, anime is bigger now, both in Japan and globally.
0
More like this
ListAnything
17 People Share Funny Stories Of Being Mistaken For Employees
On Subreddit r/IDontWorkHereLady, people share funny stories of being mistaken for employees. We've compiled the most hilariously frustrating ones, varying from frustrating to wholesome - vote up the best ones!
By Every Day Story
ListAnything
Strongest MCU Characters, Ranked
Over 7,000 fans voted on 20+ characters in Strongest Characters In The MCU, Ranked. The current top 3 are Thor, Scarlet Witch, and Doctor Strange.
By Every Day Story
ListAnything
Best 'My Hero Academia' Fanfiction, Ranked
Over 13K fans voted on 30+ items for Best 'My Hero Academia' Fanfiction, Ranked. The top 3 are Hero Class Civil Warfare, Yesterday Upon The Stair, and Erased Potential.
By Every Day Story
ListAnything
Ouija Board Enthusiasts Meet Zozo
On Reddit, people use Ouija boards to contact Zozo, a demon allegedly haunting since 1816. Redditors share outlandish tales that seem too real to be fiction, claiming Zozo torments and teases believers who use these boards.
By Every Day Story
Comments (0)
Join the conversation
Sign in to share your take and reply to others.
First take? Share what stood out to you.