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do you guys prefer the neon genesis evangelion og anime, rebuilds or the manga? personally my favorite is the og anime, because it hits home to me and i really like how they explore the characters, but i really wanna hear other people's opinions

So what anime are you watching at the moment? For me it's Psycho-Pass. I'm loving it so much! It's a Sci-Fi detective thriller but It's quite deep, alongside the depth and action of Ghost in the Shell. And Shakespeare, lots of references to English literature! How about you?

Nice to meet you, ANIMEFORUM！ ! During my time studying in Europe, I was often asked the question mentioned in the title, and I have been contemplating how to interpret and answer it even after returning to Japan. I have now written down my thoughts and posted them on note. I have also prepared an English version as I would like to hear the impressions and opinions of Westerners. If possible, I would love for you all to read it and point out any mistakes from a Western perspective. If you find it interesting, please upvote and comment! Thanks! How to Respond to "Why Are Girls' Breasts Emphasized in Japanese Anime?" from Foreign Friends Understanding the Concept of "Virtue" To understand Western criticism of manga and anime, it is necessary first to grasp the underlying ideology, the concept of "virtue." "Virtue" refers to the qualities that drive a person to do what is right and avoid what is wrong. In the West, it encompasses the standards, actions, and attitudes that respectable members of society are expected to follow. In "virtue," particular emphasis is placed on abstinence, typically encompassing the prohibition or limitation of consumption, drinking, makeup, sexual activity, masturbation, entertainment, and adornment. Abstinence has been a consistent thread through Western thought and religion, from traditional religions like Christianity and Islam to modern ideologies such as socialism, feminism, and veganism. Many Westerners believe that imposing strict limits on sexual and dietary practices not only refines oneself as a person but also promotes societal progress and improvement. It is also believed that many social problems stem from a lack of virtue, and that encouraging widespread abstinence will solve these issues. Consequently, people who are perceived as indulgent in sex or food are often harshly criticized, with calls for their punishment and purging viewed as virtuous political opinions that garner broad support. Historically, in the West, there has been a tendency for citizens to welcome restrictions on freedoms, especially regarding expressions deemed unvirtuous. Those considered unvirtuous may face severe social sanctions, including societal ruin or death. Differences in Perceptions of Beauty In general, beauty and eroticism are seen as positive attributes in Japan. Beautiful and erotic things are regarded as divine and sacred. When Japanese people encounter such entities, they feel spiritually cleansed, and they express their awe using religious vocabulary like "godlike"（神 Kami）and "sacred" (尊い tootoi). In anime and manga culture, beauty and eroticism are often used as symbols of power, justice, divinity, and virtue (the Japanese concept of virtue, not the Western "virtue"). Historical figures, Gods and Buddhas are frequently depicted as beautiful and sexually attractive men and women. In contrast, in the West, beauty and eroticism have historically been viewed as wicked temptations that lead people (especially men) and society astray from the righteous path, considered attributes of the devil. Young, beautiful, and sexually attractive women have traditionally been expected to hide their hair and skin, avoid makeup and adornment, and strive not to tempt men, which is seen as virtuous and responsible behavior. In Western tradition, this can be seen in traditional clothing designed to conceal hair and skin, such as habits and niqabs. Freedom in Japan vs. the West In Japanese, "freedom" is a Buddhist term translated from the Sanskrit word "svayam," meaning independence and being unrestricted. An enlightened Buddha is "free," and this state of liberation from all restraints is considered "freedom" and a desirable state to attain. Therefore, in Buddhist cultures, including Japan, freedom is often viewed as an unconditionally good state, representing a process towards nirvana that all people should strive for. Conversely, in the West, freedom is seen as a test from Yahweh, interpreted as a practice where one must continually choose good over evil. Thus, in the Western perspective, freedom itself is not inherently good; it becomes virtuous only when one overcomes the temptation of evil and consistently chooses morally good actions. Westerners call the force that prompts one to do good and avoid evil "conscience," and acting according to this conscience is considered "true freedom," distinguished from mere freedom. Those who pass Yahweh's judgment are believed to be liberated from the freedom to choose between good and evil in the afterlife, achieving a state free from sin (which, in Japanese terms, would be an "unfree" state). When encountering the chaotic and uninhibited trends on platforms like Twitter or 5chan, Japanese people might be both appalled and impressed by the sheer freedom, feeling a renewed appreciation for their Japanese identity. However, from a Western viewpoint, such freedom is seen as evil, a fearsome chaos that conflates good and evil, indicative of a lack of conscience, and something that must be regulated. Moreover, while in Japan, unfreedom is often associated with shame, weakness, baseness, foolishness, poverty, or disability, and sometimes even becomes a target of contempt or discrimination, in the West, people who impose unfreedom on themselves and proudly display their level of unfreedom, encouraging others to do the same, are respected. Summary In the West, matters related to sex are often religious and ideological taboos, making them highly sensitive topics. Expressing seemingly trivial opinions or revealing sexual preferences can lead to social ruin, unlike in Japan. Therefore, it is crucial to understand Western viewpoints and recognize where potential pitfalls lie. Ideally, we should strive for mutual understanding through frank cultural exchange, but in the West, it is not advisable to argue casually about delicate topics like sex with someone you do not know well. While Japanese social pressure might lead to something as minor as a flat tire, Western social pressure can lead to serious personal harm. Always be cautious! How to Respond to "Why Are Girls' Breasts Emphasized in Japanese Anime?" When responding to Westerners' questions about why girls' breasts are emphasized in Japanese anime, it is essential to be mindful of their perspective, where adults vehemently criticizing and ostracizing the depiction of young, beautiful women may seem peculiar to Japanese eyes but is seen as a virtuous and responsible stance in the West. If someone you recommended an anime to reacts by saying they aren't interested in such explicit content and runs away, don't laugh or persist in recommending it. They likely have ideological or belief-based reasons for abstaining from watching such anime. If someone reacts by calling you a degenerate or immoral for liking such anime, do not get angry. Provoking their sense of justice could lead to a dangerous situation. Even if surrounded by an angry crowd, do not apologize, cry, flee, or let them see your fear. Losing face and social standing could escalate the situation to lynching. Stay calm and composed, smile, and nod in agreement until their excitement subsides. Once they calm down, compliment their virtue: Praise points: * Strong sense of social responsibility. * Strong sense of justice. * High sense of purpose. * Willingness to sacrifice for their beliefs. * Well-educated. * Actively spreading their beliefs.

I personally would day that im more in to the anime as i grew up with it on rtl 2 at night time. Wont ever forget that time.

Basically it's game where you ask the next member who would post any question you want! Have fun! For example: Person 1: What's your favorite color? Person 2: Hmm Blue! What your favorite anime? So I'll start off! What's your favorite Anime?

ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する* a.k.a 7th time loop Kind of a different take on the "groundhog day" idea of repeating life until you have the skills and the knowledge to take charge and do it right. The MC was good but the antagonist was a bit of a paper target and the show wobbles a bit in the last few episodes. It never completely leaves the rails however and in the end I thought it worth the watch. (*What is it with the long-ash anime titles?)

Way too many anime girls are super skinny. Like impossibly so. What thicc anime girls do you like?

I was just thinking about several anime pairs who clearly care for each other but never quite make it official. Take Riza Hawkeye and Roy Mustang – duty to their country keeps them apart. Then there's Violet Evergarden and Gilbert; their love is tragic, with Gilbert choosing to stay away for Violet's sake. Mikasa and Eren also come to mind – their different paths keep them apart. And Maka and Soul stay firmly in the friend zone, focusing on their growth and partnership. These stories show that sometimes love isn't about being together, but about sacrifice and personal growth. But I still ship them

Got a couple “metal Earth” models. These are like those precut flat-paper “insert tab A into slot B” type models only they’re made out of a thick metal foil instead of paper. One of the models is of the James Webb Space Telescope. The other one is of the Perseverance Mars rover. The rover includes the little drone / helicopter, Ingenuity. Now I just need to find the time to build them. There needs to be an "I understand completely" emoji.

Hi guys, could you help me find this anime name, I really really want to watch it

Getting to visit anime stores and buy lots of anime merch.

My username on chess.com is AJarl93 and I would like to start a chess club on AF since it doesn't seem like there is one. Do I have permission to do so and if yes, how? also if there already is a chess club on AF please direct me to it.

I'm searching for a anime childhood movie. In the movie there were classmates. The movie started with a classroom scene. I think two boys and one blonde girl. There was a flying ship or a train. One boy can fight. There was a castle at the end of the movie. It was in the space. Thanks for any help.

If you could only watch one anime for the rest of your life, what would you watch? For me, Seven Deadly Sins, or Pokémon.

Don't get me wrong I'm a big one piece fan but i have issues with anime and one piece fans First thing why one piece pacing is so bad in anime manga is far better in pacing and I just don't understand why the hell in anime they show us each and every characters reaction to a certain incident like literally each and every character!! And why the story have to be so prolonged I mean correct me if I'm wrong I enjoy one piece's quirkiness but i dont think it has a greater storyline i mean oda is a good story teller but not a good writer in my opinion don't get me wrong I really liked the whole cake saga but in each and every arc and saga things tend to be repetitive like the strawhats go to an island get split up coz of some reason and till each and every strawhat is delt with a boss luffy doesn't show up to the main boss and this is basic outline of every arc I mean why and if it's taking a lot of episodes to tell a small story( a arc story) then it's not a good storytelling And why does toei have issues with pacing like they show the intro then pervious episode's shit then some other character's shit who is basically not even a significant character and then some flashback then the outro and the preview of next episode that's it And I feel toei hates sanji And one piece fans are toxic See one piece is good but there are more good anime too And stop the debate about which is better one piece or naruto Well that would be an interesting debate But for the next time

I know, I know..."there's a tech post!" Yes...there is. However, we are anime-fans. There-to-fore we buy stuff. Lots of stuff. You know...blu-rays, figures, questionable eastern erotic plush pillows (I am just GLARING at you Mr. Elon Musk!)... So, what's the latest that you have added to your acquisition? Doesn't have to be tech, doesn't have to be anime. Me? I added a light. Just a light. With USB ports. And a bulb. - Oh and I guess I bought a nightstand with it.

New season. What are you guys watching? I am watching this, am i missing out on something??: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability In gods games we play Re:monster That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Season 3 How to love your elf bride

Hey yall! I hope this is ok but Name is Greg, I am part of Convention Operations at Anime Los Angeles and we are trying to make a Subunit of the team For Office Help and Weapon policy, this con never really enforced weapon policy but due to safety I got the go ahead to make a team of 10 to insure the safety of out attendees!. If the admins here are ok with, I have a Staff application to post, but the help with be appreciated Do you have strong organizational skills and a drive to volunteer as staff for the best Long Beach based anime convention in January? I'm in need of filling my subteam within ConOps at ALA! Come help us run ALA as a full time staff volunteer and get sweet things like free shared staff hotel room, a daily food voucher good at the convention center and food trucks, and your free staff badge to get you into everything ALA on your free time between shifts! I'm looking for about 10 people to help me out, and we need to get forms filled out ASAP! Message me for more info or apply at https://www.rsconops.com/apply with me as your referral. (edited)

Still doing farming on RS. You max out at level 99 in a skill on this game, at 13m XP. I am now up to 17M XP in the farming skill and still haven't got the farming pet I have the type of luck where I could get 200m XP and still not have it ;-; But I'm hoping I get it soon. I had it on a different account at barely 1m XP.

Depends on how you do it. I recently saw a "toy hauler" type RV, the 2024 wolfpack 365pack16, that comes complete with living room, bedroom, kitchen, porch, and attached garage. The bedroom has a king-sized bed, built-in wardrobe, and an en-suite bathroom with shower. The kitchen has a stove, sink, microwave, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer and pantry. There's even air conditioning and a fireplace! Put some solar panels and a mobile starlink ground station on the roof and you're good to go. Actually cheaper per sq foot/meter than your average "entry level" shack here in sunny So. Calif. too. (Wish I were joking.) Not sure if you can still call it "camping" at that point however.

Hi what was the best song you've heard in an anime ?

So there's a lot of anime about people from the real world getting trapped in their favorite movies, shows, games, etcetera. If that happened with your favorite anime... Which one would it be? What would you do? Do you think you would survive? Do you take over for another character like in Pleasantville or would you just be added in unexpectedly like Last Action hero? Can you control it like the Neverending Story?

I think all fandoms in general have the crazy people in them that are toxic for no reason. It gets annoying to like things and go online to try to find other people that like this thing, then you get bombarded by toxic fans because you don't know as much as they do because you just became a fan of the said thing. God forbid you be a new fan of something and say the -wrong- thing because you don't know. This made me stick to staying off most social media and conversing about anime or anything really included. The only anime fan place I now visit is here.

Thought I would go ahead, and start this topic here in manga as we have one of these for anime so thought why not manga too. Here you can post what manga you are currently reading, or are reading next in your list. Minor dissolution about the series, or suggestions are also ok, but please keep spoilers on the lite side for those that do not want to be spoiled before reading a series. As for me at this time. I am reading Maddoka Magica after just finishing the anime. I have to say the manga is a bit better in my opinion despite being a manga created after the anime to my best understanding. That is not normally the case, but I am glad for it in this one. So what about you guys what are you reading. ^^

I have seen my fair share of anime and I am good a researching so if you want anime ask here Ill give my best opinion and if I don't have one Ill search tell I find at least 5 different anime for you! That includes Anime recommendations...