Animedragon Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 42 minutes ago, Ryan-trovert said: You're never too old for anime. That said, I totally get what you're saying. There does seem to be a point where you just… get tired of it. I've been there myself. But I’ve found that it’s not about age so much as burnout. It happens with anything — video games, movies, music, even reading. Sometimes your brain just needs a break. Forcing yourself to keep watching when you’re not feeling it can make it worse. What’s worked for me is stepping away for a bit. No pressure, no guilt. After a while, that old excitement starts to creep back in. I agree that you're never too old for anime. In my case it wasn't my choice to take a break from anime, my family circumstances for the few years before covid meant I had very little opportunity to watch anything or keep up with what was being released. Then my circumstances changed followed quite quickly by the covid lock-downs and I had time to reconnect with anime and start watching it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletje76 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 The good thing about getting older, is that i dont give a rats ass anymore what people think of me. When i was 16 years old i wanted cool clothes and watch cool movies. And tell everybody. Now i just watch what i enjoy and i dont care .People must be happy i dont post photos on social media with me sitting for my big tv watching CR in a weird pajama with chips and grease on my shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight_Winter Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Echoing what the others have said, you are never too old since there is anime for different ages, and anime tends to touch on a variety of subject matters too, how good a series is, and how well the subject is handled depends on the writer. I'm in my late 30s myself, and my tastes have changed a lot, and I am a lot picker than I use to be too (never been one of those watch everything types either), but I still enjoy anime regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayame Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 I've liked anime since I was a kid and most likely will until I die so no I don't think so (▰˘◡˘▰) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral_Fall Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Anime is for people of all ages! Your tastes and preferences may change, but you're more than allowed to like whatever you do! Personally, I watch a lot of 20th century anime that came out before I was even born. Even if I am a early 2000's kid I love anime all the same. You just refine your tastes and interests. Some of the anime I thought was very cool when I was much younger, now I dont like so much, and the same may even happen with what I like now. It's about enjoying a medium that brings us all joy and peace. Regardless of what anyone else thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickett Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 10 hours ago, Twilight_Winter said: Echoing what the others have said, you are never too old since there is anime for different ages, and anime tends to touch on a variety of subject matters too, how good a series is, and how well the subject is handled depends on the writer. I'm in my late 30s myself, and my tastes have changed a lot, and I am a lot picker than I use to be too (never been one of those watch everything types either), but I still enjoy anime regardless If I may ask, what genres have you leaned more towards as you've grown a little older? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 7 hours ago, Ayame said: I've liked anime since I was a kid and most likely will until I die so no I don't think so (▰˘◡˘▰) I kinda see myself liking anime until I die as well lol ~ it doesn't really get old even if YOU get old and it's kinda comforting at this point, especially when I rewatch animes I watched as a kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyaa Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 "To old for anime?" Are you trying to make me laugh or something? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikaPuff Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 I don't think you can ever be too old for anime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic Whammy Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 So, I'm a 47-year-old that's been hosting anime-centric game shows for 17 years, and have admittedly not watched a lot of anime in the process. That said, I will never consider myself too old for anime because: I'm always researching anime past and present for trivia material, which will sometimes lead me to check out a clip or two, and maybe even an actual show. My 16-year-old (and co-host) has been watching more and more anime, and some she brings me in to watch for company, make private jokes about, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurrealBrain Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 You're never too old for anime. If anything, what we're all really too old for is to let others decide what we can and can't like. I let others make that call and I regret it. I don't want you to have those same regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unim Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Asking "Am I too old for anime?" is the same as asking "Am I too young for live-action?", which is a stupid question. Would the people who say "OMG, you still watch anime at (insert your age)?" also say "OMG, you began watching live-action at (insert your age)?" Concepts such as 'target audiences' are useful for creating a show to primarily be enjoyed by or of use to a specific group of people, but that is where it should end. Such concepts should never be used to judge a person. If you enjoy it and it is not forcing harm on other people then other people should stfu. If other people think it acceptable to judge you by their beliefs and force them on you, then it becomes acceptable for you to do the same, so really you should be forcing those people to watch anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigtools Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 yeah anime is for kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohayotaku Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 12 hours ago, pigtools said: yeah anime is for kids I assume you are joking, Monster is definitely not intended for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigtools Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 59 minutes ago, Ohayotaku said: I assume you are joking, Monster is definitely not intended for kids. keen observation bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickett Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 19 minutes ago, pigtools said: keen observation bro Your post count has to be higher than your age to get snarky with a respected regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigtools Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 see I'm a kid, that's why I like anime hehe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickett Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 If you said you liked Hamtaro because you were a kid then that would make sense, but you don't have to be a kid to like anime. Otherwise I would never grow up haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigtools Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Wickett said: If you said you liked Hamtaro because you were a kid then that would make sense, but you don't have to be a kid to like anime. Otherwise I would never grow up haha I have a theory that if you get into anime as a kid it imprints on you and you will always find the style appealing. earthier way I'm a kid at heart : D Edited August 27 by pigtools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohayotaku Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 27 minutes ago, pigtools said: I have a theory that if you get into anime as a kid it imprints on you and you will always find the style appealing. earthier way I'm a kid at heart : D Quite possibly. I saw my first episode of Star Blazers on a staticky black & white tv when I was around 10 years old. Had never even heard the term anime before, but immediately realized it was different from other “cartoons” I’d been watching. That’s where it all started for me & thanks to streaming services, watching more anime now than ever before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigtools Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 2 hours ago, Ohayotaku said: I saw my first episode of Star Blazers on a staticky black & white tv when I was around 10 years old. daaanm! your an OG! what other kinda stuff did you watch, anime or otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david568 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 On 4/10/2025 at 3:21 AM, Ohayotaku said: Can’t speak for you, but I’ve been watching anime for 40+ years & don’t intend to stop until I die or go blind. hmm good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohayotaku Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) 6 hours ago, pigtools said: daaanm! your an OG! what other kinda stuff did you watch, anime or otherwise The Amercanized stuff on broadcast tv that made the biggest impact on me was Star Blazers & Robotech. But also remember watching Galaxy Express 999 (Roger Corman movie version), Voltron (Go Lion), Battle of the Planets (Gatchaman), Tranzor (Mazinger) Z, the DIC dub of Sailor Moon, Pre-Z Dragonball & Pokemon. Started watching what some people consider “true” anime in the 90s on VHS with series like Ranma 1/2, Project A-ko, Tenchi Muyo, Slayers Magic Knight Rayearth & Irresponsible Captain Tylor thanks to the Suncoast store at the mall. But wasn’t part of the fansub community & missed out on early Toonami because we didn’t have cable tv. Eventually got DISH TV, so started watching Toonami (notably Hunter x Hunter & Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood) & anime on Syfy & Chiller (most notably Monster, but was unable to finish it due to the power kept going out when I was trying to record it during the winter months ). At some point also started getting anime from Netflix’ disc by mail service. Didn’t start using streaming services until 2018 & really expanded the kind of anime I was watching (finally got to watch Monster in it’s entirety on Netflix a couple years ago). Easiest way to see what I’m currently watching & my faves is my MAL profile (link in signature). Edited August 27 by Ohayotaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 How old is Hayao Miyazaki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efaardvark Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 On 8/27/2025 at 5:12 AM, Ohayotaku said: The Amercanized stuff on broadcast tv that made the biggest impact on me was Star Blazers & Robotech. But also remember watching Galaxy Express 999 (Roger Corman movie version), Voltron (Go Lion), Battle of the Planets (Gatchaman), Tranzor (Mazinger) Z, the DIC dub of Sailor Moon, Pre-Z Dragonball & Pokemon. Started watching what some people consider “true” anime in the 90s on VHS with series like Ranma 1/2, Project A-ko, Tenchi Muyo, Slayers Magic Knight Rayearth & Irresponsible Captain Tylor thanks to the Suncoast store at the mall. But wasn’t part of the fansub community & missed out on early Toonami because we didn’t have cable tv. Eventually got DISH TV, so started watching Toonami (notably Hunter x Hunter & Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood) & anime on Syfy & Chiller (most notably Monster, but was unable to finish it due to the power kept going out when I was trying to record it during the winter months ). At some point also started getting anime from Netflix’ disc by mail service. Didn’t start using streaming services until 2018 & really expanded the kind of anime I was watching (finally got to watch Monster in it’s entirety on Netflix a couple years ago). Easiest way to see what I’m currently watching & my faves is my MAL profile (link in signature). I remember everything you list from my own early years as well. I did take a bit of a break from anime in the late 70s, mostly due to lack of access, but one of the lunch crowd in HS (class of ‘82) was doing voice acting and that was motivation enough to get me seeking out and watching stuff she was working on. Fortunately I’m in the Los Angeles metro area so it has always been possible to find material if you looked hard enough, even in the pre-internet days. Eventually Blockbuster, CD-era Netflix, and then later streaming sites made it easier to maintain the habit through the 90s to today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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