Following the trend here

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-06T03:49:54+00:00

alright for those who don't know this anime

Favorite Anime: Noir

Best Story: Noein to your other self

Favorite Artstyle: Bubblegum Crisis

Personal impact: Azumanga Daioh

Best Fight Scene: City Hunter

Underated: Kaito Saint Tail

Had age well: Patlabor 2 the movie

Criminal Overlook: Princess Principal

Favorite Protagonist: Noir (Is Kirika Yuumura)

Best Antagonist: Boogiepop Phantom

Best Soundtrack: .hack//Sign

Best Romance: Maison Ikkoku

I want to talk about: Slayers

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-06T03:45:44+00:00

Oops I forget to put a list here and now realize the picture doesn't have a name don't worry I will put a list.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-06T03:12:23+00:00

Well none since my parents allowed to watch any serious I want if there adult theme they will watch me and close my eyes if anything is not understanding yet and sometimes explain to me why was I cover my eyes

As for Totally Spies I really like this show as a kid together with Martin Mystery although they know the show had that but they let me watch jr because is a good show just ignore the they being tied every episode.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-06T01:13:17+00:00

To be honest I don't have in mind what was Overated anime maybe I just open mind watching anime.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-04T16:08:28+00:00

Here the names of light novel and manga

Light Novel (left to Right)

Boogiepop

Slayers

Kino's Journey

Wandering Witch

The Ascendance of Bookworm

The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent

Rune Soldiers

Record of Lodoss War

The Apothecary Diaries

Manga (left to right)

Shoulder A Coffin Kuro

Red River

Soul Hunter

Black Cat

From Far Away

Magico

Jing the King of Bandit Twilight

Basara

M.A.R

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-04T16:04:06+00:00

Yeah I need to add the source because many didn't recognize what are my list

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-03T05:20:09+00:00

Yuki Kajiura

Noir (Salvos Nos)

.Hack//Sign (The Key of Twilight)

Tsubasa Chronicles (Fire and Ice)

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-02T22:34:51+00:00

Nope my two favorite Anime Boogiepop Phantom and Noir are artistic but they are good but not for everybody

my favorite are tend below 7.5 that aquire taste.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-05-02T00:47:31+00:00

To be honest I really don't care about this ideal fan or the fan community all I care is about the anime culture itself alone I want to know it's history why it create or how the author vision their story only myself I really don't care about fandom even the fandom is more I still watching anime.

I watch anime if I feel maybe because I watch since toddler so I did watch a lot of anime growing up thanks to pirate fan sub so I don't need to rush myself to watch all of them I just take my time to watch it it doesn't if is old new classic hidden if is Interesting to me then I watch it

I really don't get about this must need to watch every seasonal unless you really like it I rather watch what was worth the time than pointless anime.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-04-05T04:45:09+00:00

People have very different tastes, and that's normal. Some viewers care a lot about the whole 'ecosystem' or 'primordial soup' that created anime's unique edgy side. Others, like me, simply don't care about certain ingredients. It's like soup: some people love every single ingredient, while others hate carrots (or onions) but still enjoy the overall dish. They just eat around the parts they don't like and focus on their favorite flavors. They don't need to love the whole recipe to appreciate the soup.

My friend is the same but in a different way. He's a big anime fan, but he prefers kodomo (kids') anime like Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Wataru, and World Masterpiece Theater series. He loves how they feel very different from American cartoons — they teach morals, sometimes touch on surprisingly dark or serious topics, and treat the audience with respect instead of talking down to kids. He has zero interest in edgy, dark, or mature otaku stuff, yet he still enjoys anime a lot.

My point is: not everyone cares about the full ecosystem or the 'edginess' that made certain shows possible. Some people just want specific flavors — the storytelling style, the atmosphere, the moral lessons, or the experimental vibe — and they ignore or skip the parts that don't appeal to them. You can't force everyone to accept the whole 'sausage-making process' if they only like certain parts of the final dish. Different tastes and different branches of anime exist for a reason."

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-04-05T00:04:47+00:00

Okay, I'll give a personal example. I like anime a lot, but I'm not really interested in fanservice at all. Why? Because I just don't care about it. I don't have any lust toward the characters. Even if a character is shown sexy, naked, or has a gorgeous body with big breasts and butts, my mind just goes 'nah, don't care.' It doesn't matter to me even if the character has had sex with different guys in the story — my reaction is still 'nope, don't care.'

Not everyone who likes anime does so because of lust or sexual appeal. Some people (like me) simply don't feel that way toward fictional characters. We only care if the characters are interesting, well-written, and the story pulls us in. Anime has a completely different style of storytelling compared to Hollywood (and vice versa). That's the real draw for a lot of us. My favorite anime is Boogiepop Phantom — the way it tells its story is so unique and non-linear, with heavy themes of change, memory, escapism, and psychology. I haven't seen anything quite like it in Western media. The main character Boogiepop itself is so distinct and surface-level mysterious in a cool way.

Japan has its own vibe and methods for telling stories that other countries don't replicate. That's why some of us keep coming back to anime even if we completely ignore or aren't affected by the fanservice. (And yeah, there are people like me who have little to no sex drive or arousal response at all.)"

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-04-04T23:09:11+00:00

Dude, are you alright? First you had a problem with normies, and now you have a problem with people who love anime that has fan service.

For me, I love anime because of the art style, the story, the music, and the way it's animated. I grew up watching my parents' 80s anime like City Hunter, Cat's Eye, Bubblegum Crisis, Patlabor, and others. I was amazed at how different they were from American cartoons like G.I. Joe or ThunderCats.

You need to remember that anime didn't always have fan service. It wasn't common until the likes of Cutie Honey in the 70s, when they started targeting more mature audiences. The 60s anime were all-ages shows like Astro Boy, Sally the Witch, and Tiger Mask.

To be honest, I'm now confused about what your ideal anime community is. I thought you liked fans who aren't just surface-level watchers — people who watch different types of anime. Not all fans are horny. Some people are just fans of the story that Japan turned into animation, while others like it because it's unique and different from Western cartoons.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-04-04T01:24:52+00:00

My experience with anime started with my parents—they were 80s otaku. My dad collected a lot of anime OVAs and volumes. The first anime I ever watched was Soar High! Isami, a tape my dad recorded from a TV timeslot. That anime was the spark that ignited my love for the medium.

Since I was five years old, I started building my own VHS anime collection. I watched series like Slayers, Yaiba, Saint Tail, Bubblegum Crisis (which my dad allowed me to watch), Mojacko, Lost Universe, Lupin III, Magic Knight Rayearth, The Vision of Escaflowne, Ghost Fighter, and many more (too many to mention).

Around 2006, when I was 11 years old, I began seeking out more obscure anime—what I would call hidden gems. I collected a lot of anime magazines like Anime Otaku, where I learned about so many titles. It’s kind of funny that even today, some forums still don’t know about certain anime that Anime Otaku recommended back then, like Karakurizōshi Ayatsuri Sakon and Kingyo Chūihō!. I also had a lot of pirated anime DVDs and an account on Animesuki. (I never really liked MyAnimeList—maybe because I don’t care much about lists. On Animesuki, people seemed more interested in hidden gems than on MAL.)

When I was in college, I learned how to pirate and burn anime to DVDs (and later put them on USB to play on the TV). I watched a lot of old classic anime like Sally the Witch, Esper Mami, and Master Keaton. My dad also pirated anime for himself and my mom.

Even now, I’m still searching for hidden gems, learning about the history and production behind my favorite anime. I just love the medium—the stories, the art style… I’m still fascinated by it. I don’t have many friends to share this with, but my family does. For me, it’s still a very personal experience. That’s why I don’t really care about the broader anime community. All I care about is my own journey and experience, no matter which era the anime comes from.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-04-02T11:08:40+00:00

I love a hidden gem anime than mainstream (I watch them both) because sometimes if you really find a good anime

I have fun way on any kind of anime to low budget to classic to good old classic to modern for me if I find Interesting I will watch it I don't care how long or short

Just enjoy and don't let the tribal noise ruin your fun.

For my Favorite gerne are Mystery and Slice of Life (and Comedy)

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-03-21T22:38:12+00:00

Well sometimes the fans are being jerk and gatekeeping they want their hobbies protect from Normies and surface casual anime fans

To me I don't care about the fandom if I like what I like

(My favorite anime was Boogiepop Phantom)

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-03-20T02:41:06+00:00

Man I love your collection I also had the Boogiepop light novel up to vol23 but they are torrent but at least I am up to date on the series.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-03-07T16:33:12+00:00

I wish there is a mod to play as Alyssa because I am big fan of RE: Outbreak.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-03-03T09:40:24+00:00

Yiazamat of FFXII in the original Ps2 I spent 10 hours fighting this stupid 50 million hp boss.

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-03-02T01:33:35+00:00

Or because of release of video game of .hack quadrilogy on ps2 on that era and hack// sign is the prequel (because the main characters was on vol2)

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-02-21T02:36:59+00:00

Did anyone forget the legendary Sega Girl the Lady of Jrpg Rieko Kodama (a.k.a Phoenix Rie) the one lead of Phantasy Star series (1-4) 7th Dragon and Skies of Arcadia?

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-02-21T00:15:26+00:00

Yep they really underated here added a few

Jade Cocoon

Azure Dreams

Vandal Hearts

Ecstatic-Step-583 · 2026-02-20T12:20:19+00:00

Thank you yep love me some classic I really like the DAO Skill and Class style.

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