A poll JUST for anime fanatics (take a peek)... ^_^

[SketchH]

Well, I'm researching something and I need your help. I've noticed that ANIME has become one of the most popular styles of animation in the world. I know why I like it, but it began to make me wonder. What is it that (world wide) makes it so addictive? What SPECIFICALLY makes it so popular? And I don't really want a random answer like "everything," or "the story's better." Rather, what MAKES the story better, or the animation more desirable? Would it matter if anime was animated differently but had the same content (story line, etc), would it matter if the story line was different and the animation was the same? Give me some feedback on why YOU like it. ^_^

Thanks very much in advance.

[Nya-chan Production]

For me, it's the fact that there are no human actors in it and as such, every anime can be original. No Tom Hanks in every second movie. Of course, the types are simmilar, but still every character is unique.

Also, there are very specific laws of physics, chemistry and stuff, which makes it funny to watch :>

[Pas]

What is it that (world wide) makes it so addictive? What SPECIFICALLY makes it so popular?

One word: Panties.

I think I just ended this thread. Nothing to see here, move along.

[Nya-chan Production]

Oh yes, that too...

Though, there are some anime without panties!

Really!!!

[Ingow]

What is it that (world wide) makes it so addictive? What SPECIFICALLY makes it so popular?

99% of Anime is like According to Jim or Brokeback Mountain. People love shit.

[Castor Troy]

90% of anime is crap. We only get what was considered "good" in Japan and 90% of that is crap.

[Kevmaster]

Panties.

my first thought.

[EvaFan]

The plots of animes are so much more vastly entertaining then most of todays movies. However, movies have restrictions on what they can and cant do. For anime... If your able to draw it then it can be done.

Another thing to consider is most animes involve kids or teenagers that target the specific group. So its only natural that teens would relate to it. Don't get me wrong there are adults who can still enjoy anime as well. Specifically more complex shows that target the audience who likes being intrigued with sophisticated plots like GITS.

So simple answer: Anime has no limits which provides endless oppurtunities for entertainment. The plots of anime are usually so unique/weird that people are drawn to them. Seriously when was the last time you saw a movie or read a book like evangelion? <=simple reference but you get the point.

[JudgeHolden]

90% of anime is crap. We only get what was considered "good" in Japan and 90% of that is crap.

Not really, what we get is the stuff that Funimation and ADV think will SELL in the USA. Since, we as a nation have no taste ... what we end up with is the crap.

[Kitsuner]

For me, it's the fact that there are no human actors in it

Who speaks the voices for the characters then?