Do you like to watch Otaku Anime?

Akel · 05-08-2008, 05:45 PM

I'm just curious. I suppose I should clarify my term a bit as it is confusing and so for a definition, I'm not really talking about like the hardcore anime stuff like the older series. I'm more talking about series that kinda focus more on the otaku world, possibly a parody, or you'd only understand it if you are an otaku. Both the former and the latter would probably not be enjoyed if you aren't an Otaku and thus you'd probably never show it to someone unless you knew they are Otaku or they'd think your crazy and weird.

Anyway, for examples I'll create a list of what I'm talking about:
Genshiken
Lucky Star
NHK ni Youkoso
Excel Saga

And to a semi-lesser extent:
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu
Furi Kuri
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Azumanga Daioh

There are probably more, but this is what I could come up with for the purposes of this thread.

Anyway, I do like this stuff and will seemingly jump and latch onto any new series of these sorts. But I can't really explain why I like it other than the fact that I can relate to it. Some series are funny but not all are that funny and when I step back and look at the series objectively and from a casual view, I don't think I could really enjoy the series if I wasn't a crazy otaku to begin with. So...what about the rest of you?

Cereldi · 05-08-2008, 06:10 PM

er i've watched Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei and am currently on season 2
er NHK ni Youkoso or "Welcome to the NHK" I've seem b4
the rest i've watched but didnt' really enjoy

btw woudl Gintama be a otaku anime? cus it has plenty of parodies like Bankai, or Hajime no Ippo and etc.

Ayabi · 05-08-2008, 07:34 PM

I've seen Welcome to the NHK, and kinda related to it T-T...
Pururin~Puru-Pururin~ .__.;
Haruhi, FLCL and Excel Saga too.

kurono · 05-09-2008, 12:22 AM

yep, one of my favorites is NHK...
zSZS got boring and left me in despair... ~_~

Cereal&Milk · 05-09-2008, 01:58 AM

I actually lol'd at an otaku manga.

"TITS, TITS, TITS!"

And FLCL owned, even if it was just an experiment.

Salyne · 05-09-2008, 12:41 PM

Well, I haven't watched Genshiken, however, I really enjoyed the manga.

It's always interesting to have an overview of what's going on in Japan with the Otaku culture, while reading a manga or watching an anime.

TheJESTERJ · 05-09-2008, 10:20 PM

I loved Haruhi, but hated Lucky Star. Lucky Star is too boring, takes them ages for one little joke. D:<

ShadowOp · 05-10-2008, 01:14 AM

Genshiken pwned.

lokuri · 05-14-2008, 09:34 PM

I watched some of Lucky Star and all of Huruhi... (erm, Meloncholy of Huruhi or Ouran High School Haruhi, because I only watched a bit of OHS Haruhi...)

So, is it basically school anime? Like, about life? IDK! I probably seen more and do not know it

I am confused...

Sylce · 05-14-2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokuri

I watched some of Lucky Star and all of Huruhi... (erm, Meloncholy of Huruhi or Ouran High School Haruhi, because I only watched a bit of OHS Haruhi...)

So, is it basically school anime? Like, about life? IDK! I probably seen more and do not know it

I am confused...

I was just reading your signature and I must say.... How dare you disgrace Black Cat with that youtube scum!

Youtube is not for anime; Megavideo and Veoh is!

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05-08-2008, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Akel Lives in City of Zeroes Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 639 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	Do you like to watch Otaku Anime? I'm just curious. I suppose I should clarify my term a bit as it is confusing and so for a definition, I'm not really talking about like the hardcore anime stuff like the older series. I'm more talking about series that kinda focus more on the otaku world, possibly a parody, or you'd only understand it if you are an otaku. Both the former and the latter would probably not be enjoyed if you aren't an Otaku and thus you'd probably never show it to someone unless you knew they are Otaku or they'd think your crazy and weird. Anyway, for examples I'll create a list of what I'm talking about: Genshiken Lucky Star NHK ni Youkoso Excel Saga And to a semi-lesser extent: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu Furi Kuri Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Azumanga Daioh There are probably more, but this is what I could come up with for the purposes of this thread. Anyway, I do like this stuff and will seemingly jump and latch onto any new series of these sorts. But I can't really explain why I like it other than the fact that I can relate to it. Some series are funny but not all are that funny and when I step back and look at the series objectively and from a casual view, I don't think I could really enjoy the series if I wasn't a crazy otaku to begin with. So...what about the rest of you? __________________ Currently Playing: Auteria Dream of Mirror Online Combat Arms Waiting for: LaTale Atlantica

05-08-2008, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cereldi A Shrubbery Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sex Muffin Posts: 837 MMOFaces Profile: Cereldi	er i've watched Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei and am currently on season 2 er NHK ni Youkoso or "Welcome to the NHK" I've seem b4 the rest i've watched but didnt' really enjoy btw woudl Gintama be a otaku anime? cus it has plenty of parodies like Bankai, or Hajime no Ippo and etc. __________________ http://cereldi.deviantart.com/ my deviant art profile, go to it xfire: cereldi - add me If you play flyff, pm me i'm bored

05-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ayabi Super Duper Uber Mega Ultra Extreme Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 853 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	I've seen Welcome to the NHK, and kinda related to it T-T... Pururin~Puru-Pururin~ .__.; Haruhi, FLCL and Excel Saga too. __________________ Currently Playing : -------------------------- Mmo's ~ - Cabal Online // Nyuki (FA) Lvl: 3x [Non-Active] - Zu Online // Banjin (SW) Lvl: 5x [Non-Active] - DOMO - Onyx // Nyaku Lvl : MA-2x/Thief-1x [Kinda Active] - Rohan // Yuriko -Dekan Lvl : 1x [Non-Active] -------------------------- Console ~ - Guilty Gear Isuka // [Active] - Shining Force Neo // [Active] --------------------------

05-09-2008, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
kurono Diddy Kong's Boxers Join Date: May 2006 Location: Niconico douga Posts: 656 MMOFaces Profile: kurono	yep, one of my favorites is NHK... zSZS got boring and left me in despair... ~_~ __________________ (ﾟ∀ﾟ).....(･´ω`･) kazahana : join date dec.5'05 0_0

05-09-2008, 01:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cereal&Milk OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,928 MMOFaces Profile: cerealandmilk	I actually lol'd at an otaku manga. "TITS, TITS, TITS!" And FLCL owned, even if it was just an experiment. __________________ Why can't a heterosexual guy tell a heterosexual guy that he thinks his booty is fly? SilkRoad, Server: Venus (NEW) IGN: Bisonte, Race: Chinese, Weapon: Glaive, Element: Fire, Level:8 ZU Online, Server: Holy&Desert Name: Aeternum, Race: Bead Fairy, Level:28

05-09-2008, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Salyne OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 地獄 Posts: 6,943 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	Well, I haven't watched Genshiken, however, I really enjoyed the manga. It's always interesting to have an overview of what's going on in Japan with the Otaku culture, while reading a manga or watching an anime. __________________ Blank spaces are always awesome, right?

05-09-2008, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheJESTERJ FabianN's Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 3,155 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	I loved Haruhi, but hated Lucky Star. Lucky Star is too boring, takes them ages for one little joke. D:<

05-10-2008, 01:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
ShadowOp 42 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 900 MMOFaces Profile: \m/	Genshiken pwned. __________________ ~

05-14-2008, 09:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
lokuri Lockhart’s are forever Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 392 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	I watched some of Lucky Star and all of Huruhi... (erm, Meloncholy of Huruhi or Ouran High School Haruhi, because I only watched a bit of OHS Haruhi...) So, is it basically school anime? Like, about life? IDK! I probably seen more and do not know it I am confused... __________________ Currently Watching on Youtube:-- Black Cat --> H20 --> Others I abandoned for the listed above $C:\Documents and Settings\user1\My Documents\My Pictures\Black Cat\fireworks black cat thingy copy.jpg$

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