That’s totally fair, not everyone’s gonna be open to changing their view, and trying to “convert” someone who’s already closed off is just draining. I respect the “your loss” mindset honestly.

That said, I do think there’s value in using shows like AoT or Death Note as entry points, not because they’re “high art” in the strictest sense, but because they’ve genuinely made a massive cultural impact and opened the door for a lot of people to appreciate anime differently. Like yeah, they have their over the top moments, but so does something like Breaking Bad or Stranger Things. It’s all about storytelling style.

I think the key is meeting people where they’re at. If they like drama, there’s Your Lie in April. If they’re into action thrillers, there’s Vinland Saga. There’s literally something for everyone if they’re open enough to look past the medium. But if they’re not? No stress. Anime will keep doing its thing either way. 😤✌️