Question about watching anime...

leotheraccount · 2015-09-26T23:37:28+00:00

Nah dude its cool. I watch naruto and other animes, read manga, play mtg and I still am quite social. Be proud of your interests. I've told girls about naruto and other animes and they actually get quite interested. If she blows you off because you watch anime she's just a closed minded chick thats probably not worth your time.

612ouche · 2015-09-26T23:31:06+00:00

But my question is that will this new hobby hurt my process in any way?

No. Get it out of your head.

Maybe being to invested in fictional characters and being engrossed in fantasy worlds is bad?

Yes, it is bad to be "too invested" in anime or another fantasy world. How far have you taken this bro? How much do you watch a day? Need more details.

OneBrainArmy · 2015-09-27T03:59:10+00:00

It's okay to watch, but don't be an anime fag or weaboo or any of that shit. Don't be scared that someone will find out you watch anime because it really doesn't matter, and dont deny it because it's bad to deny your interests ..... But if you watch giant eye squeaky voice ecchi/harem anime then...... ummmmmm........ssssssssss....... You're a fucking fag who is queued for a spot in hell to be burned eternally whilst having a giant rigid dry tentacle perpetually penetrate your blistered anus fucking weirdo.

Sinenominibus · 2015-09-27T00:00:53+00:00

How much do you like anime?

You know the answer to that question and from that you can tell how much time you want to invest in watching anime.

You like anime? No reason not to watch, do not deprive yourself of things you love.

However, it shouldn't take the place of more important things. As a key rule, if you're sacrificing something else for anime, you may be overdoing it.

Skipping lessons to watch anime? Bad. Refusing to go out with your friends to watch anime? Bad. Taking time from studying to watch anime? Bad. You have a spare hour? Then why not? You are feeling down and you want to entertain yourself? Go ahead.

Maybe being to invested in fictional characters and being engrossed in fantasy worlds is bad?

Not if done with measure. We are all freaked by the basement dweller that watches anime 10 hours a day, but there's nothing bad with fiction. Hell, (almost) everybody watches some kind of TV series, reads comics or books. There is nothing inherently bad with

being to invested in fictional characters and being engrossed in fantasy

If you treat your passion in a healthy way, it will only benefit you.

Probably you think that it will hinder your progress because you often see many anime nerds who are, well, pretty much nerds. I personally have many friends who watch anime pretty often and all of them have (or have had) a girlfriend.

But that still means nothing, because we can't look at all anime enthusiasts in the world and say "well, all anime lovers are basement dwellers", especially because it is not true.

Actually, that statement

From what I've seen people who are into anime aren't usually super outgoing and social. I don't know.

Seems to imply that anime damages social skills. But we all know that there is no reason to believe so. Had it been like that, everybody who enjoys any kind of fiction would be asocial.

But we know it is not.

However, it will greatly help that you do not dwell too much on anime with girls (unless they like anime as well, which is not too rare). Do not hide it! But don't dwell on it.

For instance: somebody asks what you love doing in your free time. You answer, among the other things "I love watching anime". Well, if the other party doesn't add anything (so, he/she doesn't communicate his/her interest with anime), don't start listing the anime you like or anything.

I have no prejudice with anime, that's how I deal with anything I love, from reading books to quantum physics.

Voidnebula01 · 2015-09-27T00:08:41+00:00

Embrace your interests, just don't talk about anime on your first dates. Might I recommend akame ga kill or no game no life.

DemLuckyCharms · 2015-09-27T00:41:08+00:00

I love anime, as well as video games of all genres, comic books, and all sorts of nerdy stuff. I also love sports, competitions, weight lifting, and learning new things. I work as a voice actor and am getting a Master's degree as well.

All this is to say that there is nothing inherently wrong with liking something. Life is all about balance. Don't worry about whether you liking something or not is damaging to the idea of getting women. Everyone likes different things. Just don't become overly obsessed with any one thing to the point that it is unhealthy and you will be fine.

nakklavaar · 2015-09-27T02:01:21+00:00

I'm obsessed with Bleach (obsessed may be too light to describe) as well as read manga and watch anime but it doesn't really affect my chances with women. Enjoy anime as much as you want. It does not make you some sort of nerd and if any girl thinks so she's someone you really don't want around you. There are "otakus" who do nothing but watch it and it's understandable why they suck with women because they are so used to only talking to people on the web. Again, you can watch as much as you want but as long as you're actually making conversation with people outside (and women of course) you're good.

SexySmexxy · 2015-09-27T03:12:58+00:00

I wrote out a whole paragraph but I accidentally refreshed it.

TL;DR

no.

Title	Question about watching anime...
Author	omark12
Upvotes	0
Comments	11
Date	September 26, 2015 11:22 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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