Unpopular Opinion

[YuyoDrift 1540]

10 minutes ago, colorful人生 said:

This might be more appropriate in the "Anime Shit Talk" thread, but I think that anime and manga have objectively gotten worse over the past few years (when it comes to new franchises.)

• Sharp increase in 15 minute and sub-15 minute-per-episode series. It would be acceptable if the quality increased w/ the shorter length, but most are still budget-tier.
• There's been a colossal increase in isekai manga, and they're starting to be adapted into anime at an alarming pace.
  • I find a majority of isekai "low-effort". Instead of creating interesting backstories w/ character growth you pretty much lean all in w/ the escapism fodder.
    • Really indicative of the current moment + shitty working conditions/long hours of the Japanese populace.
• A lot of this has to do with trying to push more and more series per season. Meanwhile a bunch of the work gets outsourced and everyone is being overworked. Of course all of this stems from $$$.

On a similar note, mobage + gacha games are cancer w/ the micro-transaction model. They've flooded the market and have partly contributed to the decline in story-based vns (and a lot of long-form content) which have been overtaken by shit-tier nukige. Again, it's about turning profits, so I get it.

Definitely a popular opinion for the more seasoned anime otakus like moi and people around the 30 year age.

 

I didn't know that the 15min episode thing was a trend right now, wtf? I was playing that Saiki-K in the background and noticed that, but I didn't know other shows are doing it now, ughhhh. I always thought it was some terrible method to present children's anime shows from 20 years ago (like shin-chan or whatever) that would only stay in that area of anime.

[psychonnect_rozen 585]

Poutine is fucking soggy and gross 

[colorful人生 2777]

1 hour ago, YuyoDrift said:

Definitely a popular opinion for the more seasoned anime otakus like moi and people around the 30 year age.

 

I didn't know that the 15min episode thing was a trend right now, wtf? I was playing that Saiki-K in the background and noticed that, but I didn't know other shows are doing it now, ughhhh. I always thought it was some terrible method to present children's anime shows from 20 years ago (like shin-chan or whatever) that would only stay in that area of anime.

Yea, it went from children's anime -> quirky plots & 4-komas -> series that don't have enough content to flesh out a 1-cour but "we do anyway".

 

I know anime is no stranger to downturns b/c there was the extremely poor shift to digital animation from cell in the early 00's that caused quite a stir. I'd probably be leaning a bit contrarian when I say that this current problem is not one that gets alleviated over time. Studios need to make the collective, conscious decision to "do better" or this trend will continue unfettered.

 

*namely investing in good "anime originals", which to my understanding Netflix is trying to do (?)

 

I will also admit that I've indulged in a bunch of isekai and have fallen into the gacha traps myself. It's quick and fun (instant gratification), and it doesn't take a bunch of time out of my day. However, whenever I read an actually good series or reminisce over one of the anime greats, I'm reminded of the journey. I don't feel like I get that anymore, and I wonder if it's because I'm jaded and getting older or it's really getting as bad as I suspect.

Edited August 9, 2019 by colorful人生

[Tokage 5930]

Detriti records is one of the best niche labels currently active and their entire aesthetic is fucking GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nagisa 131]

13 hours ago, Tokage said:

here's a hot one for you'll: yu-gi-oh was cooler when it wasnt only about the card games yet

The earliest Yu-gi-oh manga and first few episodes of the anime were great.

[secret_no_03 959]

Griffith did nothing wrong. Seriously.

[Tokage 5930]

People who try to force their tastes onto their friends or relatives without being asked & then get upset when said people don't react 'appropriately' appreciative of your '''kindness'''' kinda fucking suck hard. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to share the things you enjoy with others & being able to share your interests with friends is of course v. nice, but for fuck's sake, -wait- until people actually express an interest in a thing before just deciding to shove it down their throats just cuz  you want to lord your totally epic secret taste in music, movies or whatever over them. You're literally on the level of that person trying to show someone a stupid meme video and sitting there staring at their face instead of the video the entire time waiting for them to laugh if you do this kind of shit otherwise.

[colorful人生 2777]

Yeah, aside from those w/ Asperger's, some ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), or a handful of other issues (anxiety, etc.), I tend to look poorly on those who can't "read the mood". While that can be alleviated via improved social skills (and empathy), the real damaging thing is when that individual doesn't take the effects/criticism constructively and warps those characteristics into their personality. Either evolve into edgy at lv. 25 or use the Dusk Stone to evolve into full neckbeard incel. As a reminder, just because you're contrarian doesn't make you some elevated being (as the undersized trilby gently falls from the sky and graces his/her head.) 

 

I get that not everything is "clear-cut" and people can be real douchebags, but it's not like life was fair to begin with. You either roll with what you have or take the time and effort to become a better person. Just don't expect things to fall into your lap when you don't make the effort yourself.

Edited August 11, 2019 by colorful人生

[psychonnect_rozen 585]

May not sound unpopular but sort of an opinion of mine.

 

People should stop hopping the bandwagon and actually try something out for once. Don’t just hate it cause millions of people hate it, actually give it a shot and heck maybe you’ll like it yourself

[secret_no_03 959]

8 minutes ago, psychonnect_rozen said:

May not sound unpopular but sort of an opinion of mine.

 

People should stop hopping the bandwagon and actually try something out for once. Don’t just hate it cause millions of people hate it, actually give it a shot and heck maybe you’ll like it yourself

"Life is too short to be sharing its precious moments with the crowd."

[secret_no_03 959]

Alcohol and drugs, recreational or not are for the emotionally and mentally weak and are just a crutch and outside of the real medicinal benefits of marijuana, it's all just a way to desensitize yourself from the world and dull the experience that is living because people aren't happy with their lives for one reason or another. This is why I'm straight edge after having experienced both of them and opting out of the social trends of getting drunk and high as the means of having fun has helped me live a more fulfilling and genuine life.

[Bear 1817]

L O L

[Tokage 5930]

the ultimate cope of not having anyone who wants to go drinking with you lmao

[secret_no_03 959]

I can't imagine how much fun it must be to do stupid shit while causing liver damage. Alcohol is shit anyway, regardless of if it gives you a buzz or what have you.

[Bear 1817]

I think the problem here is that you just can't handle your alcohol.

[secret_no_03 959]

16 minutes ago, Bear said:

I think the problem here is that you just can't handle your alcohol.

I'm saying that it tastes awful, not getting into some pissing contest about how well alcohol absorbs into the blood stream. 🙄

 

You're free to burn the candle at both ends because it's your life, but don't complain when it's time to pay the piper.

[CAT5 9075]

On 8/10/2019 at 4:41 PM, secret_no_03 said:

Griffith did nothing wrong. Seriously.

 

nah, Griffith was a bitch-ass snake. Dude sold his soul and sacrificed his friends just to be king. That ain't no king shit. That's some hoe shit!

[Zeus 7997]

17 hours ago, secret_no_03 said:

Alcohol and drugs, recreational or not are for the emotionally and mentally weak and are just a crutch and outside of the real medicinal benefits of marijuana, it's all just a way to desensitize yourself from the world and dull the experience that is living because people aren't happy with their lives for one reason or another. This is why I'm straight edge after having experienced both of them and opting out of the social trends of getting drunk and high as the means of having fun has helped me live a more fulfilling and genuine life.

but what if you abuse marijuana??

[secret_no_03 959]

8 hours ago, CAT5 said:

 

nah, Griffith was a bitch-ass snake. Dude sold his soul and sacrificed his friends just to be king. That ain't no king shit. That's some hoe shit!

True, but it gained him iconic villain status in anime history.

[secret_no_03 959]

1 hour ago, Zeus said:

but what if you abuse marijuana??

It's the same thing as a drunkard, you're still numbing yourself to the realities of life because you either don't like or can't handle some aspect of your life. If you have seizures or something and you use it for that then that's fine, but being stoned out of your gourd all the time because you're unhappy with life is not the answer.

 

"Life is suffering, and suffering can make you resentful, murderous, and then genocidal, if you take it far enough. So you need an antidote to suffering. And maybe you think that you can build walls of luxury around yourself, and that that will protect you from the suffering. Good luck with that. That isn't going to work. Maybe you think that you could build a delusion and live inside that. Well, that's going to fall apart. What is there, then, that's going to help you fight against suffering? That's easy: It's the Truth. The Truth is the antidote to suffering. The reason for that is because the Truth puts reality behind you, so that you can face the reality that's coming straight at you without becoming weak and degenerating and becoming resentful and wishing for the destruction of Being, because that's the final Hell. The final Hell is your soul wishing for the destruction of everything, because it's too painful, and you're too bitter. And that happens to people all the time."

 

Jordan B. Peterson

Edited August 12, 2019 by secret_no_03

[Zeus 7997]

Guess I'm emotionally and mentally weak then lmfaoo

but I'll take my crutches anyway. life's gonna life whether i smoke or not. i'd rather be high for the bullshit then be sober and angry to appeal to ideals. marijuana makes me feel good. quotes are just feel good words that don't mean much to me most of the time. as long as people are responsible and courteous with their drug use i don't really care if you wanna blaze up or snort rocks. it's their life and they can fuck it up as badly as they want, as long as they know they're responsible for the consequences.

[nekkichi 6043]

 

[Tokage 5930]

Remember:

 

Using drugs and alcohol is escapism for mentally weak people who can't cope with life

Watching anime / playing videogames / watching porn / watching tv shows / reading or writing fanfiction / following kawaii jrockers / stuffing your ass with junk food to escape from your shitty and friendless life on the other hand? E N L I G H T E N E D

 

In all seriousness though, If you're gonna rag on the first group you gotta be able to step it up and call out the second group for doing the exact goddamn same thing as well. If you boil it down to the most basic principle of 'uh oh life fucking sucks, i wish i could get away from it for a moment and get me that temporary dopamine fix to help me feel better' then that shit's LITERALLY all on the same level. The only noteworthy difference is that unlike drugs & booze the latter category might not 'directly' affect your health, but sitting on your ass watching anime all day for instance isn't gonna be doing either your mental or physical health any good in the long run either. Coming at people like this just reeks of hypocrisy and is literally on the same tier as some militant vegan with a superiority complex trying to guilt trip others for not being exactly like them tbh

Edited August 12, 2019 by Tokage

[secret_no_03 959]

Video games in moderation is perfectly healthy, staying up for an entire day or longer playing them or neglecting your life and responsibilities for them is harmful, or at least it used to be. Now video game addiction has been turned into a lucrative business, it's called being a Twitch streamer. At least if it's your job it's doing something useful, and you're making a living, but those who will play for days and quit eating, bathing, ignoring what they need to do, that's legit addiction and why there has been a rise of video game addiction clinics in Korea, China and other places. I guess the long and the short of it is that escapism in small doses is fine in terms of entertainment which doesn't scue the world like drugs or alcohol does, but you should come back to reality at least once every few hours. Binging media has become a big thing with Netflix, so now you can work your way through an entire show and before you know, the day is gone and you've done nothing.

 

Yeah, all things in moderation, especially this nut house. 

[Gesu 1537]

19 minutes ago, Tokage said:

Watching anime / playing videogames / watching porn / watching tv shows / reading or writing fanfiction / following kawaii jrockers / stuffing your ass with junk food to escape from your shitty and friendless life on the other hand? E N L I G H T E N E D

Isn't this just stuff people do when they're at home? You can't spend time with friends/family all the time (especially if you're introverted) and you need to occupy your alone time with something. The things you just listed aren't necessarily escapism so much as they are just hobbies and things people do. I know that it's entirely possible to become addicted to the things you mentioned that I quoted, as with anything - after all, everything is poisonous; it just depends on the dose - but they're decidedly less harmful than drugs/alcohol. I can sit at home with no plans other than to play a video game all day but I know that I can walk away from it at any time to do things like talk to people, cook dinner, etc if I need to. Getting drunk or high, though? You can't just snap out of that so easily as it alters your behaviour/perspective at that point. Don't get me wrong, I understand that people sometimes feel the need to turn to things like that to escape their problems and I wouldn't label them as bad people (and actually, if you read through what Secret said, he never said they were bad people either), but you can't deny that running away from your problems and literally poisoning yourself in the process is extremely unhealthy and we shouldn't be encouraging it. We should be supporting people who have fallen into vulnerable situations to find better ways to deal with their problems. I would never want someone to feel undeservedly unhappy and I especially wouldn't want them to turn to something so destructive.