We all have different anime preferences. That comes apparent every Friday at poll time when the votes and comments roll in. Sadly, I only get thusly acquainted with my readers piece meal; week by week. Some of my readers, I know by their comments; mochi, Chris, tj han, hinano, lenners, crayotic rockwell, super rats, etc.
The others, well, voting is pretty anonymous. So I’m setting up a post where readers can post an anime personal ad, so to speak. This isn’t necessarily to shack up with someone (well, you could), but to let readers know your overall preferences in a tidy, readable comment post. For example: Say I’m looking for an anime viewing buddy in the STL area to have anime conversations and debates with who likes the same things as me. I’d probably do a post that reads:
While David is great for anime discussions and I’m always willing to watch it with him, I know I ruin anime for him sometimes. It’s usually a snide comment or outright derisive laughter that gets him. And though I try to be a good anime viewing buddy, I realize I fail nine times outta ten since we don’t like the same things. Hell, we argue in circles about why we don’t like the same things and that just goes to show that preferences can be pretty unexplainable. We like what we like.
So here’s your chance to post your anime preferences for one and all to see. Maybe you’ll find someone who likes the same thing as you and get an anime e-pal outta the deal. Go for it folks, but please follow some simple guidelines:
- Follow the newspaper personals template and use abbreviations.
- Seven lines max.
- No derogatory language.
- No sexual references (saying you like yaoi, hentai, and yuri is fine but don’t say, “Must want to act out scene 19 in Legend of the Overfiend.”).
- Keep it on topic or it gets pulled!
- Have fun!
Grotesquely obese, smelly, pimpled pedobear, seeks moe, meganekko loli. Must be prepubescent, flowered and vulnerable. Must enjoy cooking for others, tentacle-rape, and long walks by yourself. Tsundere’s tolerated.
FYI, @otaku, you’re toeing the line….The above post is a good example of what not to post, which is why it’s still there.
Folks, please don’t take advantage of this post to be a pervy ass. Anything that even smells like a joke will get pulled pronto and further indiscretions will not be tolerated.
This is a good opportunity to get to know people who like the same things as you and be able to perhaps start up further discussions. If you want a dirty love slave and you’re a pedophile, shoo fly, get the hell off my site.
Fat Yaoi Fangirlâ„¢ seeks rich, mysterious, bishonen. Must like roses, tentacle-rape, and everything I like. Semes preferred. BYO uke.
Haha, oh come on. I think otaku is just trying to be a little bit sarcastic. Fact is – if you are unable to find people to discuss anime with on the internet (!), then you must have a real problem in your life. In the internet, every single niche is tolerated, and most series you can discuss about has a very interesting thread on the Animesuki forums (except for Kino no Tabi maybe, which is because it’s rather old).
As for me, I have found my best ‘anime buddies’ with these criteras:
- must like to discuss serious matters
- must like the following anime/manga: Naru Taru (manga), Mushishi (anime), Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (manga), Monster (manga).
If you fall into this category, feel free to contact me. *g* If not, it’s not tragic either – most people I know don’t.
I like mecha, sci-fi, comedy, sports, action. Oh so I’m the opposite of you Rachel.
I like my mecha to have some semblance of realism, for example, Ghost in the Shell and 08th MS Team.
I like my sci-fi either militaristic, speculative, cyberpunk or steampunk. Gantz, Last Exile, GitS, Planetes come to mind.
I like my comedy random, good examples are School Rumble, Gintama and Fumoffu.
I like my sports realistic to a believable degree. Capeta and Slam Dunk are the best sports series so far.
I like my action… well, action-packed and gory. No cop-out bloodless shows like Noir please.
I hate yaoi, yuri and the overdose of moe culture so common lately.
But I don’t like to discuss stuff because I’m lazy. I’ll rather spend more time watching more shows.
@Sasa, yeah, there is an anything goes attitude on the internet. Yes, anybody can find somebody just like ‘em on the net. But no, I don’t think people have problems with their lives if they can’t find someone with the exact same interests on the net. That takes time. And dedication. Both of which I lack as of late.
My aim for this particular post is to keep things tidy and on topic. On forums that have the same things, it gets off topic quick (kinda like this ^^;;;). Also, this is a way to get to know my readers and to let my readers know each other. I wanted to get a small sense of community going on.
@tj han. What are saying you’re the opposite of me, lol. I don’t like sports anime and most mecha anime (but I liked Eva and Ghost in the Shell) but everything else you listed is pretty much right up my ally.
“I like my action… well, action-packed and gory. No cop-out bloodless shows like Noir please.” Word. “I like my sci-fi either militaristic, speculative, cyberpunk or steampunk. Gantz, Last Exile, GitS, Planetes come to mind.” Recognize.
SM in Philly seeks for anime buddy. I’ll give any show a chance. Five of my faves: Cowboy Bebop; Planetes; Princess Tutu; Boogiepop Phantom; Fruits Basket. I love cons and buy crazy amts of anime merch.
“That takes time. And dedication. Both of which I lack as of late.” – May I ask why you
1. blog
2. say that you like to discuss about anime for a “ridiculously long time”
3. want a community in your blog
when at the same time you say that you lack time and dedication?
Sasa – Actually, I think Rachel was referring to the fact that she “can’t find someone with the exact same interests on the net”. That is what takes “time and dedication”.
Instead of having time to do that, she’s “extremely busy blogging”, discussing anime for “a ridiculously long time” and “building a community”.
@Sasa, what David said. I’m not going to argue too much on why I don’t comb through forums for hours. I’m not lazy or uniformed, just very busy doing the things which make my blog what it is.
As it is, I do spend a long time researching the topics for the cultural posts, the recipes, the candy reviews, the artist interviews, the polls, anime reviews, getting the screencaps, developing the branding and the website, talking to con organizers and sponsorship folks for the giveaways, talking to distributing companies for screeners and review copies, doing my best to thoughtfully respond to every comment on my posts, and I also spend a lotta time looking for writers and editing their and my work, not to mention managing the e-mail requests I get from people who need advice or want me to blog about their cause or interview them. I’m the one person orchestrating all this. I love every minute I spend blogging, and even though it is time consuming, I’m not complaining. This is my blog and I’m pretty proud of what I’ve accomplished. I think my lack of anime buddy finding skills is a small oversight, don’t you? ^^
Hmm, let see..
I like the most comedy, adventure, sci-fi, cyberpunk, sports and slice of life anime. Example are: Sexy Commando Gaiden, Cromartie High School, Ouran, One Piece, Gintama, Beck, Slamdunk, GiTS.
Least like mecha and romance.
Hates with vile passion yuri, yaoi, shota, and overdose of loli’s in anime.
Loves marathoning and reruns. A lot.
(Loves marathoning = less anime discussion, eh?)
Hello,my name is Nemu.I am a japanese,and I am writing this from Japan.
I realy like manga and anime,but I also like cartoon’s like [power puff girls].
So i wonderd if i could have a manga friend in America, and trade our information.
I am not sure if I am adding a messege in the right place,and I am sorry if my sentence are
wrong.
I’d like to be your friend, Nemu. You say you’re from Japan and you can type English well, I don’t think I even know any Japanese words to type! You must be very smart. ^_^
anyone here like air gear that is pretty good although personally i am balanced and like alot of kinds of anime FMA, Akira, Blood+, Cromartie High School, Ghost in a Shell, Divergence Eve tho it’s gotta have some semblance of a story which is why i like Elfen Lied cuz the story makes the anime of course it gotta have good voice acting too jus the story is very important to me
I LOVE INU YASHA, DEATH NOTE, BLEACH, NARUTO, AND FULL METAL ALCHEMIST!!!!!!!!!!
hey I like them to I’ll be your anime buddy
Male, 23 from Nottingham, UK. Lookng for someone of similar tastes or at least an understanding of my own to discuss and recommend anime series to me. I’m quite open to anyone who’s either near by and would like to hang out or someone from across the world to chat to on msn/emails.
I have little problem finding the films I like, its the series I have trouble finding.
Basically I’m looking for the deep stuff. I want something that’s a combination of political/social insight, intelligence, trippy or bizarre, brave and with excellent characterisation. I’m looking for the adult stuff, high brow. They don’t have to super deep but has to have somethjing about it.
Anime likes –
My favourite animes include GitS;SAC, Death Note, Paranoia Agent and despite dissing it for years also quite like DBZ so you know a great show is a great show and doesn’t have to be super deep.. Also enjoyed what I have seen of Monster and Cowboy Bebop.
Film wise I love stuff by Studio Ghibli (Pom Poko, Mononoke etc etc), Mamoru Oshii (GitS, Jin-Roh, Patlabor 2), Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, Paprika.)
Other than Anime I love Tne Wire, Six Feet Under, Life On Mars (UK) and the films by Stanley Kubrick, Shane Meadows, Park Chan-Wook, Stephen Chow, David Lynch, PT Anderson, Darren Afronosky, Terry Gilliam, David Lynch amongst others.
Dislike; Pokemon and its clones and general childish fluff. Can’t stand bad acting not that it matters much with anime, but dubs can sound terrible.
Email me or add me on MSN (leave a short greeting so I know where you found me.
Erm.. thats remdarooter@hotmail.com
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You got to check this video out I found on Youtube. Its badass.
Let me know what you guys think.
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Looking for girl to kick the crap out of me every time I screw up. Like Naru to my Keitaro, I can stumble in on you in the shower, and you can send me flying through the ceiling. Also, someone to beat me with a wooden kendo stick would be good too, just as long as you can send me fly out the side of a building.
All medical bills, and damages must be payed for by you.
Hi,
I have my personal naruto blog and do hope you can link exchange with me. I already put your link here.. Latest Naruto Shippuuden Online
Shy girl, seeking someone who enjoys cosplay, an occasional deep conversation, and who has a sense of humor. Preferably in South Dakota. Would love it if someone wanted to go to a convention with me. My taste in anime and manga are wide and varied. I enjoy Gundam series, +Anima, 007 Ghost, Pokemon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and more. Ask, and I’ll usually be familar with the series’ you enjoy.
Nice, sensitive, strong, hot, 29-year-old Colonel (isn’t) seeking a nice, kind, slightly assertive woman to be his girlfriend so I am finding one for him.
He needs someone who understands him as well as I do, but is a girl (unlike I am) and who isn’t married (again, unlike I am).
You’ll need to be able to give him a good smack across the face every once in a while too.
I want a anime buddy who likes really all kinds of anime from Akira to FLCL and lots in between is funny and who can go to conventions and also I’m not interested in romantic friends just a anime buddy maybe in KS. if possible
HI! I’m looking for a non-perverted buddy can be anyone but previously mentioned who loves most types of anime/manga/fanfiction/cartoons I don’t exactly care for mecha or Pokemon! IF you love to cook that’s a bonus! IF you know how to speak Nihongo/Japanese that is a bonus as well (I can count and say some general phrases)! If you are into the Pirates vs. Ninja topic backoff I like Switzerland am Neutral! Oh as a side note I am both like Tsunade and Hinata.