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Post by Lyss on Feb 25, 2011 14:18:05 GMT -5
So, I figured I'd start a debate here. Do you think demographics should be in charge of what manga you read or what anime you watch?
Most people who have been reading/watching animanga for some time (and even "beginners") know that, among the different demographics of manga, there are four "main" ones: shoujo (for girls), shounen (for boys), seinen (for men), and josei (for women). These demographics usually contain elements stereotypical to what each demographic likes. For instance, romantic elements in shoujo; action elements in shounen; and more serious archetypes in josei and seinen. As a result, some people only read shounen or seinen, and others will only read shoujo or josei -- usually sticking to what is aimed at their own gender. Others simply don't care, instead deciding based on what plot interests them.
But, what do you think? Do you that demographics should affect what you read or watch? Or are demographics completely insignificant? Do you stick religiously to what is aimed at your "demographic", or do you mix-and-match and ignore or overlook it?
P.S.: Deko, I swear I'll reply to your fansub debate once I can get a good essay going xD;
Edit: This is something I've realized just recently. It's not all that important to the debate (or so I think) but I do think it's a tad interesting. Has anyone else noticed that shoujo manga (or anime) tends to have much simpler dialogue than either shounen, josei, or seinei animanga? Just throwing this bit of info out there. [/sup]
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Post by Solitaire on Apr 20, 2011 23:17:17 GMT -5
I never cared for demographics. I always think of them as stereotyping anime and manga. I think anyone who sticks to a certain demographic is shutting themselves off. I watch what appeals to all my interests, not just one.
I think people should watch what they like. However, sticking to a single demographic just because it happens to have their favorite series is a bit ignorant. There's a lot of great shounen, seinen, josei, shoujo anime that can appeal to different people.
I find myself watching mostly seinen and shounen, but I LOVE some shoujos and I even enjoyed some josei. I've never been one to brand anime into a specific genre and I think anyone who does so is missing out on a lot of stuff. I enjoy it for what it is.
My point is to just give everything a try and not to limit yourself by demographics. They are mostly useless. If you are looking for something in specific, let the demographics be nothing more than a guide. Do not avoid an anime just because it happens to be a demographic you don't usually watch.
I'm not sure what you mean by simplistic dialogue. Can you elaborate for me?
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Post by Lyss on Apr 20, 2011 23:39:12 GMT -5
Good points, Solitaire, ones that I agree with.
And by simplistic dialogue, I mean, in general, I have noticed that plots and dialogue in most shoujo manga are very simple in comparison to other demographics. There are some that break the mold, of course, but in general they tend to have very simple dialogue. Hmm, how to explain this...most have simple sentences with obvious meanings. Their sentences are not very complicated, intricate, or detailed; their plots aren't particularly intricate, either. Most of them have very clear goals, with little to no sub-plots that are intertwined with the rest of the manga. Other demographics, I have noticed, tend to have more plot twists and more complicated dialogue.
That's the best way to explain it, I think. It's just something I have noticed while reading some manga, is all. Shoujo manga like Full Moon o Sagashite, Alice 19th, and Ayashi no Seresu have less intricate/detailed plots and dialogue then, say, other manga (of different demographics) like Liar Game, Shi ga Futari o Wakatsu Made, Nabari no Ou, and Amatsuki.
To clarify, by saying this I am by no means trying to say that one demographic is better than the other, or that shoujo is more...simple-minded in comparison to other demographics. By stating this, I'm simply taking note of an observation I made. There are, of course, shoujo manga that are complicated. But many aren't.
I hope that explains what I meant?
And I went off topic. In my own topic. Resident rambler, fersure. [/sup]
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