I really think that she'd enjoy Spirited Away, but how do I convince her that not all Anime is like Speed Racer with the mouths that move after they're done talking and the poor animation?
Some advice would really be appreciated!
I think that my aunt would like Spirited Away but...
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I think that my aunt would like Spirited Away but...
...she says that she doesn't want to "watch that Speed Racer crap."
I really think that she'd enjoy Spirited Away, but how do I convince her that not all Anime is like Speed Racer with the mouths that move after they're done talking and the poor animation?
Some advice would really be appreciated!
I really think that she'd enjoy Spirited Away, but how do I convince her that not all Anime is like Speed Racer with the mouths that move after they're done talking and the poor animation?
Some advice would really be appreciated!
Heart of Sword's Rhapsody
Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
[Bassist...finally learning Money]
Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
[Bassist...finally learning Money]
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Heart of Sword - Posts: 2201
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I cannot bring myself to call Speed Racer an anime. Even though it may be one, it is one of the most pathetic, stupidest things I have ever seen.
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Destroyer2000 - Posts: 1756
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The first thing you might want to ask her whether American cartoons have improved in animation quality over time. If she has seen any of them, she will probably say yes. Then just ask here whether it is reasonable to assume that the animation quality of Japanese animation has also improved over time. From there it is easy to show her that her reservations are unfounded.
And if that doesn't work, you can always remind her that should can't know until she's tried it. You might also want to mention that Spirited Away won an Oscar for best animated feature in 2003
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And if that doesn't work, you can always remind her that should can't know until she's tried it. You might also want to mention that Spirited Away won an Oscar for best animated feature in 2003
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cbwing0 - Posts: 2728
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Do you have the DVD of it?
If so, maybe you could first just talk her into watching one of the numberous previews, the John Lassiter intro, or the special making-of program. If none of those wet her appetite, then well, I dunno.
I'm assuming from your description that she likes cartoons, just not anime. You could point out that Disney thought it was good enough to release here, and that it won several European animation awards.
If so, maybe you could first just talk her into watching one of the numberous previews, the John Lassiter intro, or the special making-of program. If none of those wet her appetite, then well, I dunno.
I'm assuming from your description that she likes cartoons, just not anime. You could point out that Disney thought it was good enough to release here, and that it won several European animation awards.
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Moved to Anime.
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shooraijin - Posts: 9927
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it's too bad your aunt is like that... Spirited Away is such a great movie. Try Esoteric's suggestions. They sound good. You could also try having your mother/father/uncle recommend it to her if they've seen it.
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LOL! I had the same problem with my parents at first. And Dad still calls anime and my drawings "Sailor Moon stuff." 
I suggest doing what I did. Just start watching it. If your grandmother's like my parents, she'll come sit and watch a little with you out of curiosity. And if she likes it, she'll stay. That's what happened when I watched Princess Mononoke for the first time.
In that way, you'll be able to not only explain to her that there are different forms of anime, you'll be showing her, too.
I suggest doing what I did. Just start watching it. If your grandmother's like my parents, she'll come sit and watch a little with you out of curiosity. And if she likes it, she'll stay. That's what happened when I watched Princess Mononoke for the first time.
In that way, you'll be able to not only explain to her that there are different forms of anime, you'll be showing her, too. Laughter is timeless
Imagination has no age
And Dreams are forever~Disney
Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred!~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter
Imagination has no age
And Dreams are forever~Disney
Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred!~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter
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Yeah she does like cartoons, she likes Spongebob and Cinderella and stuff. Thanks so much for the advice! ^_^
My mom and dad like it, so they can help me recommend it to her.
I think she'll like it also because she loves Night Gallery and all that bizarre, spooky otherworldly stuff.
My mom and dad like it, so they can help me recommend it to her.
I think she'll like it also because she loves Night Gallery and all that bizarre, spooky otherworldly stuff.
Heart of Sword's Rhapsody
Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
[Bassist...finally learning Money]
Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
[Bassist...finally learning Money]
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How can you not love the suicidal/lazy sootballs? Or the time when [spoiler=yadda yadda]Chihiro falls down the stair and crashes into the wall!!! 
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Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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That's the funniest thing. XD But right before that, when what causes that happens...I ALWAYS jump. Even though I know it's comming. XD
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Imagination has no age
And Dreams are forever~Disney
Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred!~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter
Imagination has no age
And Dreams are forever~Disney
Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred!~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter
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He he. . . me too!
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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Hmm. It's too bad people sterotype it...
Hmm....maybe you could tell her about how Miyazaki is known for being a great animator, and a little of the history of his stuff. That might interest her.
Hmm....maybe you could tell her about how Miyazaki is known for being a great animator, and a little of the history of his stuff. That might interest her.
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hmmm I don't know how many grown up's actually Like Anime, I know alot of the grown up's I talk to. There reaction to Spirited away is they think Snow White and Sleeping Beauty were A LOT better, even animation wise.
They considered it a Alice in Wonderland wannabe.
They considered it a Alice in Wonderland wannabe.
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hey! I'm a grown up and I love anime! Well....numbers wise...XD If you've been to an anime convention, you wouldn't've said what you did. Unless by adult you meant "normal" ones.
Well....numbers wise...XD If you've been to an anime convention, you wouldn't've said what you did. Unless by adult you meant "normal" ones. Laughter is timeless
Imagination has no age
And Dreams are forever~Disney
Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred!~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter
Imagination has no age
And Dreams are forever~Disney
Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred!~Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter
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I know a few grown ups who like anime - there's a few lurking around here.
Just remember that you can't force it on her. She may well like the movie (and I can't see why she wouldn't given she likes cartoons), but people are less likely to like things they feel were force upon them. Her heart seems obviously closed to even the thought of anime. You may just have to be patient.
Just remember that you can't force it on her. She may well like the movie (and I can't see why she wouldn't given she likes cartoons), but people are less likely to like things they feel were force upon them. Her heart seems obviously closed to even the thought of anime. You may just have to be patient.
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Is there a movie you aunt likes that don't? Why not agree to watch that movie if she'll watch yours?
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Destroyer2000 wrote:I cannot bring myself to call Speed Racer an anime. Even though it may be one, it is one of the most pathetic, stupidest things I have ever seen.
heyheyheyhey! I LIKED speed racer okay!
also recommend my neighbor totoro!
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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Well she just came over and didn't really care much that it'd won awards. She joked that she'd only watch it if I tied her down and tortured her...
Does anybody have any cool pictures I can show her? I'm getting desperate here...
Does anybody have any cool pictures I can show her? I'm getting desperate here...
Heart of Sword's Rhapsody
Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
[Bassist...finally learning Money]
Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
[Bassist...finally learning Money]
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Heart of Sword - Posts: 2201
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Heart of Sword wrote:Well she just came over and didn't really care much that it'd won awards. She joked that she'd only watch it if I tied her down and tortured her...
Just remember that if she chooses not to watch it, then it is her loss, not yours. Some people are just too narrow-minded to appreciate new and different things.
I only hope that you have as much fervor for sharing the gospel as you do for sharing your anime collection
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cbwing0 - Posts: 2728
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There are more grow ups that anime then most think.
I'm one of them. My mom and dad like some anime.
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I'm one of them. My mom and dad like some anime.
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Roy Mustang - Posts: 6022
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True cbwing0, but she cuts on Anime in front of me, to kind of tease me about it (she's not trying to be mean though), but I don't think she knows that I don't like that too much...she's a Christian so she wouldn't do anything to purposely irritate me, but it does get sort of annoying, you know?
Well she saw some of Wolf's Rain and didn't think it was that bad, so that's a start, I guess...
Well she saw some of Wolf's Rain and didn't think it was that bad, so that's a start, I guess...
Heart of Sword's Rhapsody
Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
[Bassist...finally learning Money]
Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
[Bassist...finally learning Money]
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