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Appeal of anime
#1
I've never been interested in anime, but I have friends that get really into their anime shows. It's also become really popular in the west in recent years.

What is the appeal to watching anime? Just curious why different people like it. I might give it another try...



#2
For my part it's mostly because emotions can be exaggerated to a different level, which kind of gives it a different feeling compared to a live action movie.
If you don't mind some feels you can try "Your Name" on netflix, or "Spirited Away" if you want something not as dramatic. I think those are both pretty good movies to start with, if you don't want to jump into series right away.



#3
A lot of people are into it because the people who make anime really put passion into their work, bringing out the most of the emotions, giving it wonderfully drawn backgrounds, soulful music, animations can be so smooth and fluid, and the voice acting can really drive so much impact.

With either realistic or crazy plots and characters, people can see anime as an escape and something to enjoy its uniqueness and as an art form.

The anime industry over the years has been improving a lot, and I'm pretty sure it'll become even bigger in the future.



#4
if anime is good its good like anything else. weirds me out that theres people that watch anime just because its anime, even if they dont like animation/acting/etc. If u dont like overacting, its gonna be tough



#5
I started with a shounen which was dragon ball then naruto and death note. Then i started expanding to other genres like slice of life rent a girlfriend and violet evergarden, your lie in April. You start with show you watched once just go down in hole



#6
I like to watch animated series / movies because in my opinion the creators are more free to try something new.
Reallife movies are expensive,so it can be a big loss, if it doesn't sell well.

I guess one Anime that people like, although they don't watch anime normally is death note.
I don't recommend to start with comedy animes, because they contain insanely many references you won't understand or even notice, additionally to japanese puns.

One recommendation from me:
The promised neverland.



#7
I feel the exaggerated fantasy is attractive



#8
Anime has been popular "in the west" for decades now, bud. People watch it because they find it entertaining. They can have really good characters and story development.



#9
To me,every anime is unique and what made it much more entertaining it got me hooked emotionally than anything that i've watched
and this has been going for few years now.