Why some people dislike Anime?

[AquaSky]

I hate to say it, but to be honest, most of my friends that aren't into anime were turned off largely by the fans. There are just some fans who, quite frankly, come on a little strong about the whole issue. I've seen it happen that one or two particularly enthusiastic fans - specifically, a guy who had just gotten into it and rarely talked about much else, and a girl who is the very embodiment of hyperactive preteen fangirlism - scare off a few people who may have been willing to give anime a shot. It's very intimidating to be faced with that kind of behavior, and honestly, it's rather off-putting. A little tact and moderation goes a long way. Not that it's the sole reason people may not like anime (as was said earlier, everyone has different tastes in entertainment), but if you ask around as to why those who dislike it feel that way, it's quite a popular answer. Food for thought, anyhow.

[bubblehead]

Another thing is, I asked someone about it, and they said they just prefer live action to animation in general.

And about the behavior thing, I try to tone down my behavior around non-fans. I talk about other things, and though I'm frequently tempted to make anologies about some anime, I either don't, or I just say, "I was watching this show..." and of course they don't know what show it is, but they probably assume it's just a movie they haven't seen or something.

Honestly, some anime fans are scared or revolted by the more obsessive or extreme fans. I've talked to them.

And yes, some people are distrustful of anything foreign.

[Solaria735]

That's an interesting point. I think, in the very large overarching picture, it comes down to an issue of maturity. Animes like Pokemon and DBZ seem childish, as do excessively squealing fanboys/fangirls. And it turns people off to the whole genre.

[tiny_faerie_queen]

Another reason is that anime is seen as totally nerdy! People are "too cool" to try something new.

[:..Darkamist..:]

heres some that i usually hear...

-whats anime?
-its for kids
-i dont understand it
-i dont watch it
-its hentai

the last one appalled me as well as any damn well Anime fan out there...

[beedee]

There are people who don't like anime! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! *passes out from sheer shock and horror*

[RootHubController]

I was wondering why some people don't like Anime-related stuff or Manga.

Let's see, freedom of choice? The ability to decide that someone likes something and prefers it over another? I got a great idea, Why don't you ask something worth answering?

[Evangelion Unit 01]

The main reason
They all think it is pokemon. (anime here is aimed at kids so they think the same with all anime)

Reason 2
Its hentai, and they would rather see the real thing and/or find it grose

Reason 3
They don't like it because it is anime. They would rather see stuff with real people.

These are proabably the most common reasons.

[Zaxafel]

yup, people think that anime is for kids
that is the number one reason

though i would have to admit that iv cured many a person just by showing them one episode of Berserk
that seemed to do the trick to convince them not all of it is aimed at kids

[DTJB]

I'm seeing a lot of good points, looks like you all beat me to it.

Because it's a cartoon, and unfortunately in America, people think cartoons are meant for children.

Naturally, these are the exact same people who have never seen an episode of Family Guy or Duckman.

There are just some fans who, quite frankly, come on a little strong about the whole issue. I've seen it happen that one or two particularly enthusiastic fans - specifically, a guy who had just gotten into it and rarely talked about much else, and a girl who is the very embodiment of hyperactive preteen fangirlism - scare off a few people who may have been willing to give anime a shot.

I might get some people upset by saying this, but that's the reason I hate being a fan sometimes, because I get lumped into the catagory of the obsessed fan. Actually, I kind of used to be like that, now I'm a little more mature and I don't talk about it quite as much as I use to.

And yes, some people are distrustful of anything foreign.

I felt that way when I first discovered anime, but I found I couldn't stop watching it. Some people just don't want to broaden their horizons at all.