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Why is Anime so underrated?

posted 5 years ago by kukuxu (5409)
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I never used to watch Anime until the last 2-3 years. I turned to Anime since, less and less I feel like watching Western movies and series.

To my surprise, last 15 years were a Golden Age (which hasn't ended yet ^_^), both in series and movies. In Western World it's completely underrated, the only exception seems to be Studio Ghibli. And while Miyazaki is an amazing director, he's far from being the only shining star in Anime.

Why? Why is Anime so underrated in western countries?

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

I don't get this at all.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 5 years ago

Cause it sucks.

😎

[–] mirelurk (884) 2 years ago

Lol

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 2 years ago

😆

[–] huwdj (4571) 2 years ago

Because most of it is rubbish plus we westerners think cartoons are for kids. Having said that I personally like the Anime that filters through to a cinema release in the UK - though they are very few and far between.

[–] kukuxu (5409) 2 years ago

If you had to watch one, check Haibane Renmei.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFM_gLwN_Yk

People who think anime are only cartoons for kids have no idea.

[–] huwdj (4571) 2 years ago

I agree, and thanks.