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An odd one to phrase this, how do you view your anime, yes obviously sat in front of a telly, but what do you take away from it when you’re done, do you like a good plot, characterisation, mood, an “X factor” or something more superficial.

The prevailing memory for me after watching a show is the mood, that impossibly hard to define quality that makes me go that was so cool. I rarely remember plot points which makes re-watches such a joy, I also rarely notice character development unless it’s really obvious at the time.

It’s funny as it can make talking about anime to others really hard.
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Toraman · Shinigami Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 2122 Location: London

To me the options about the plot and the characters are one and the same, but that's just how I read it. Razz

It depends on the anime. I watch different shows for different reasons, but as a general rule of thumb you can't go wrong with some nice healthy explosions! Twisted Evil

Random · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject:

Same for me.

I like a good story and good characters which is why I like the Ghibli's I think and the more unusual types such as Lain.

I also tend to prefer female leads as they generally have stronger characterisation than male or maybe it's just that most anime in the UK is female based. Not for fanservice reasons although it's always nice to have something appealing to look at Wink

Fudce · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject:

It's part story, but mostly characterisation for me.
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botmaster2005 · Ninja In Training Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 875

Drawings that come to life Smile

that's what I love about anime
The prettier the better but it's still got to have a point
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Gawyn · Elite Poster Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Posts: 576

Definitely the characters for me and that goes for more than just anime. I am firmly of the belief that a good story follows from use of sympathetic characters. That is not to say they have to necessarily be likeable but they must have traits with which you can at least identify and accept.

The books and anime I have enjoyed least has always been those with poor characters. Poor characters in this case could be poorly defined, shallow characters or simply weak, wishy-washy characters. The characters were the main reason that I vehemently detested Evangelion.

Just Passing Through · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject:

I was going to say story and characters first and foremost, but then realised that most of my favourite anime have thin stories and cliched characters.

So it's definitely that indefinable mood of a show. Why else would I love Burst Angel?
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Toraman · Shinigami Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 2122 Location: London

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gradian · Hardcore Poster Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 302

I find it all depends on what I need form my anime I tent to watch comdy when i'm down and some mindless violence when there's something stressing me I find that there's an anime that fits my moon.