why do *you* watch anime

[IronLynx]

I enjoy anime for several reasons
1. the creators have total controll. Every object is there because they wanted it there, even weather changes at their will, and the characters look like they want them to. in effect you get to see the creators vision as imagined.
2. Anime animation is kind of like viewing the real world through a lense; certain aspects of reality (like color) are enhanced to represent the fundamentals of our world.

um, if i come up with anymore insight i'll post that too, but what i want to know is why YOU like anime.

[DeinReich]

Short answer: because the plots and characters are exponentially better than anything in western media most of the time. And anime creators are often willing to take risks, which we don't see enough anymore.

[bum]

Short answer: because the plots and characters are exponentially better than anything in western media most of the time. And anime creators are often willing to take risks, which we don't see enough anymore.

You find me a drama series better than Nip/Tuck and I will lick the dirt of your shoes.

[DeinReich]

Short answer: because the plots and characters are exponentially better than anything in western media most of the time. And anime creators are often willing to take risks, which we don't see enough anymore.

You find me a drama series better than Nip/Tuck and I will lick the dirt of your shoes.

Note: Most of the time.

[anime_flower]

I like anime because their graphics is great, better than any other animations I've seen. I like most of the anime's storyline (I always find them most interesting) and I love how anime creator develop their characters, from realistically characters to outrageously impossible characters.

[TATEJE]

I watch anime because it provides a wonderful medium for visual entertainment. It is capable of making the viewer feel the power of intense and taxing situations. It surpasses most western media insofar as it's emotional content while being completely free from the graphic bounds of live action films. There are many other reasons, but I think that's the most prevalent for me.

Nothing gets it done quite like anime.

[IronLynx]

I like anime because their graphics is great, better than any other animations I've seen. I like most of the anime's storyline (I always find them most interesting) and I love how anime creator develop their characters, from realistically characters to outrageously impossible characters.

I think the possability of impossable characters could do it for me by it's self. It provides so much potential for unique stories.

[older_gohan]

Short answer: because the plots and characters are exponentially better than anything in western media most of the time. And anime creators are often willing to take risks, which we don't see enough anymore.

You find me a drama series better than Nip/Tuck and I will lick the dirt of your shoes.

I know at least one, Ghost in the Shell.

A few of the episodes get really dramatic, some are very dark as well. This why I love it so much. It's like an anime Law and Order.

[Malificus]

I watch anime because a lot of it is good. I don't watch what I don't like.The individual reasons range from plot to depth, enjoyability, and artistic quality.

[IronLynx]

You find me a drama series better than Nip/Tuck and I will lick the dirt of your shoes.

I know at least one, Ghost in the Shell.

A few of the episodes get really dramatic, some are very dark as well. This why I love it so much. It's like an anime Law and Order.

You should start praying that older_gohan doesnn't do much hiking bum

Thanks everybody, things are going slow, but at least I'm getting quality answers.