Comments on: Tokyo, Anime, and My Son

By: Ashlay Jones

Ashlay Jones — Wed, 22 May 2019 10:51:39 +0000

I spent my youth growing up in Japan, and enjoyed several anime shows on Japanese TV in the 80’s. Doraemon, Lupin III, Ashita no Jo, Blue Noah, and (of course) Uchu Senkam Yamato (“”Space Battleship Yamato/ Star Blazers””). These shows are probably before most Western anime fans’ time, but I’m sure some “”otaku”” die-hards will recognise these shows.

But I am mystified by the fascination the West has with anime/manga, especially the super-cutesy stuff that seems to be available on Hulu! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the fact that some facet(s) of Japanese culture is appealing to Westerners, but “”kawaii”” anime seems to go totally against the grain of Western “”gritty”” tastes.

I don’t get it. What’s the appeal to you modern “”otaku?”” Now fighting robots, monsters, blood, and space battles I understand, but…. most of the shows seem to feature innocent high-school girls now. OK, I’m just an old guy, I

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 10:25:45 +0000

In reply to Marcos Yamashita. Go for it! Such a fascinating country!

By: Marcos Yamashita

Marcos Yamashita — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 01:10:04 +0000

My dream is to travel to Japan.

By: Anime Online

Anime Online — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:07:28 +0000

Thanks I Like It ♥

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:25:51 +0000

In reply to Truyện tranh. You and my son have a lot in common!

By: Truyện tranh

Truyện tranh — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:39:45 +0000

One of the great city. I love Tokyo, love manga, and love Nintendo games.
Thanks for sharing.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:00:52 +0000

In reply to KaNishiki. The street food in Tokyo is the best! And really cheap too! Go for it!

By: KaNishiki

KaNishiki — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:01:52 +0000

I love anime as well and it’s one of the many reasons I want to visit Japan at least once in my life. The pictures make me want to buy plane tickets now! I’ve always wanted to taste the street food!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 18:45:29 +0000

In reply to Shobha. If I was young and cute, I'd be into cosplay. You get to be someone else every day!

By: Shobha

Shobha — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:33:14 +0000

I loved Tokyo! I did wander through a few of the stores but I guess I don’t see myself as middle-aged even if everyone else does. I can’t get into cosplay though – what’s the point? like Halloween but not limited to just one day.