Anime and manga discussion

[Mundi]

It's considered a shonen? I don't even know what's the definition lol

 

I think the definition is something like: "Little boys are main characters"

[Mr. Bananagrabber]

Or, it appears in Shonen Jump. :p

[Meta_Omega]

It's considered a shonen? I don't even know what's the definition lol

 

Conflicts are often solved through violence, and the fights that ensue often involve long scenes of dialogues or in some cases monologues, both with semi-philosophical content.

[Supergrunch]

I think the definition is something like: "Little boys are main characters"

It's more about the target audience - anything aimed at boys is described as Shounen.

Or, it appears in Shonen Jump. :p

Or Shounen magazine, or something else entirely.

Conflicts are often solved through violence, and the fights that ensue often involve long scenes of dialogues or in some cases monologues, both with semi-philosophical content.

Not really, it just means there'll be a lot of what boys tend to like - fighting, cool characters etc.

 

Basically shows are aimed at different target audiences:

 

Kodomo - little kids, e.g. Doraemon, Hamtaro, etc.

Shounen - boys, e.g. Naruto, Dragonball Z, Mecha anime, etc.

Seinen - older guys and young adults, e.g. Death Note, Elfen Lied, Boogiepop Phantom, etc.

Shoujo - girls, e.g. Marimite, Fushigi Yugi, etc.

Josei - adult women, e.g. Honey and Clover (very little Josei is subbed)

Stuff for fat greasy otaku - no name as such, but my favourite genre , e.g. Kanon, CLANNAD, Higurashi no naku koro ni, etc. Some (or possibly all) of this comes under Seinen also.

Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli stuff - children - e.g. Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Grave of the Fireflies, etc. Note that Miyazaki claims his films are not anime.

 

Anyway, thats about all I can think of. Just because you don't fit the target audience of a show doesn't mean watching it isn't worth your while.

[Olympic Gamer]

Bought the first volume of MPD (Multiple Personality Detective) Psycho yesterday, absolutely brilliant, I recommend this to any one who's into mysteries and detective stories etc. I cant help but feel the author may have some mental problems.

[Meta_Omega]

On the topic of manga, anybody know what the manga with a shark busting through a door is called? I've seen some pictures of it floating around and it intrigued me.

[Oxigen_Waste]

Bought the first volume of MPD (Multiple Personality Detective) Psycho yesterday, absolutely brilliant, I recommend this to any one who's into mysteries and detective stories etc. I cant help but feel the author may have some mental problems.

 

MPD Psycho is fabulous. I've only read that same first volume, but loved it to bits!

[Dante]

The new anime that was aired few days ago in Japan is getting a game.

Soul Eater : Monotone Princess (Wii)

[Roostophe]

Umm...lads, I have a little question I'd like answered...

 

Neon Genesis Evangelion, should I watch it? Yes or No.

[Sanchez]

Yes, but don't feel embarrassed if you can't be assed watching the last two episodes, I don't think many people were.

[Oxigen_Waste]

Yes, but don't feel embarrassed if you can't be assed watching the last two episodes, I don't think many people were.

 

What?

[Shino]

Umm...lads, I have a little question I'd like answered...

 

Neon Genesis Evangelion, should I watch it? Yes or No.

 

Yes. Unless its dubbed. Then, no.

[Roostophe]

Yes. Unless its dubbed. Then, no.

 

I can only take your second answer.

[DomJcg]

I can only take your second answer.

 

WHY WHY WHY dub?

 

DO YOU LIKE LIGHT SAYING "and then eat it" in over the top dramatics? seriously, why have it dubbed?

[Sanchez]

What?

 

You make a good point. Disregard what I said.

[Oxigen_Waste]

I can only take your second answer.

 

How can anyone ever watch a dub? There's just no possible explanation for it!

[Roostophe]

Ah ffs, not this topic again! Grah!

 

WHY WHY WHY dub?

 

DO YOU LIKE LIGHT SAYING "and then eat it" in over the top dramatics? seriously, why have it dubbed?

 

I've never watched Death Note.

 

How can anyone ever watch a dub? There's just no possible explanation for it!

 

You silly, silly, fool.

[Oxigen_Waste]

Yes, this topic again. It will never be over until you admit that dubs are always a bad thing. They may be a good dub, but they're NEVER better than the original voicework. NEVER.

[Roostophe]

Yes, this topic again. It will never be over until you admit that dubs are always a bad thing. They may be a good dub, but they're NEVER better than the original voicework. NEVER.

 

Dubs AREN'T always a bad thing. Seems to me like the only dub you ever watched was Naruto, but that show is crap dubbed or subbed...

 

Sorry, but it is just a preference. Just like having red or brown sauce with chips. Nothing which warrants such a big debate on a fox-hunting-esque scale.

[Oxigen_Waste]

Dubs AREN'T always a bad thing. Seems to me like the only dub you ever watched was Naruto, but that show is crap dubbed or subbed...

 

Sorry, but it is just a preference. Just like having red or brown sauce with chips. Nothing which warrants such a big debate on a fox-hunting-esque scale.

 

Dude... listen to what you're saying!!!! The original voicework is what was planned to be released, the dubs are a re-interpretation of what was specifically designed to be the voice of the show. No matter what angle you look at it from, dubs are ALWAYS a bad thing, because they're the deconstruction of a mapped out performance, dubs are only meant to make shows more accessible, and in 98% of the cases, dumbed down. Much of the humour is lost, and so is the intended characterization of the portagonists! So yes, dubs are ALWAYS a bad thing, because they're always a substitute for a more precise dramatic instrument.

 

It's true that you may preffer the dubs, I won't argue with that, but that probably derives from the fact you're too lazy to go with subtitles, thus making your preference a mistake. In fact, there's no plausible excuse for using dubs unless you are slow minded or unable to read.

[Roostophe]

*yawns* I'm sorry, but it appears that I don't care...

[Shino]

I just threw the match, now look at it spread.

[Oxigen_Waste]

*yawns* I'm sorry, but it appears that I don't care...

 

Don't you just love to watch them squealing in pain?

[Raining_again]

Don't you just love to watch them squealing in pain?

 

lol o_w...

 

I'm on your side, I hate dubs... (american accents harhar o_o)

 

 

But the guy can do what he wants

[Oxigen_Waste]

lol o_w...

 

I'm on your side, I hate dubs... (american accents harhar o_o)

 

 

But the guy can do what he wants

 

Of course he can, I don't agree with what his saying, but I defend his ability to say it and do it. All I'm saying is, he can't claim that dubs are better or "equal", because it's a crystal clear fact that they're not. Regardless of his preferences.