Anime female characters - Page 2

Jelly Bean · 07-06-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I think maybe you've seen more harem anime than anything else, if that's how you feel. They're usually very stock.

I don't know if I've seen harem anime or not but I always thought most anime in general tended to be on the "ecchi" side. (showing nudity and all) Even the girly girl ones. It's just I find most anime girls to be too syrupy and insipid. Especially when a love interest in introduced. And again I'm tired of the whole bitchy/violent/jealous persona that seems to be done to death.

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Have you seen animes like Ghost in the Shell, Claymore, Gurren Laggan or Berserk?
Can you name a few of the ones you particularly cant stand?

I've seen ghost in the shell and it was neat, I really enjoyed the main character. Haven't seen to much of the other titles you mentioned. Are female characters at least decent? these are the anime I've seen:

Inuyasha (Kagome sucks I hate how self rightious she was)

Ranma 1/2 (Akane violent unreasanable bitch)

Mermaid Forest (Mana started off spoiled but got better)

Cowboy Bebop (Faye...I understand why she is the way she is but still)

Lupin the 3rd (Fujiko, a decietful, lying, manipulative skank. I don't like feme fatale characters)

Yu Yu Hakashow (sp?) (not not much to say about the females here)

Naurto (I hate Sakura)

Dragon Ball seris ( my God this one is full of annoying violent bitchy women)

Suzaka (this girl was on her perptual period. I couldn't understand what Yamato saw in her)

Tenchi Muya (I love the character in this especially Ryoko, but the obsession thing with the girls got tired)

Sailor Moon (I love Sailor Moon, though Serena got way obsessive with Darien after while and she could be too much a whiner. I liked the other scouts better than her)

a little bit of City Hunter (I haven't seen too much of this but from I've seen the female lead is violent and and beats the hell out of the main character with a hammer when he looks at other girls)

Orion High Host Club (Haruhi is awsome)

Fruits Basket (I love Tohru she is too sweet. though maybe too much a doormat at time.)

the list goes on

most of these I didn't care for any of the female characters. Compared to the male characters their reactions and negative traits seemed, I don't know EMBELISHED to a ridculous degree. I know it's likely done up for humor but does anyone actually find this funny?

I guess what annoys me is that alot of them seem like they are just there mainly to be spoiled and bitchy for no reason and yell and scream at the other characters. I've noticed a trend where if there is a male lead he is always paired up with the violent jealous girl that has no good qualites over maybe a more sensiable character. Thats one of the reasons I don't watch anime as much as I used to. But who knows maybe it is the titles I've seen, are more modern anime better in terms of famale characters go?

*Powder* · 07-06-2011, 04:36 PM

Maybe you're just sexist.

愛 · 07-06-2011, 04:49 PM

I think the way we can sum this whole discussion up is...you're not supposed to like every anime show that comes along. I hate probably 3/4 of the shows that have come out of Japan, and yet I still consider myself a big anime fan.

I just watch whatever I like and the ones I do not like I give to others to enjoy. I think Code Geass is the worst show I've seen in a very long time, and yet it has this ridiculous cult following. I don't get it, but I guess others do, and who am I to say that their tastes are wrong?

You know there are people who actually like bitchy women? Moe girls? Ditzy idiots? I don't get it, but the otakus over there do. That's the name of the game: pleasing a target audience. By the way, harem animes are amazing.

*Powder* · 07-06-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 愛

By the way, harem animes are amazing.

They're certainly my favorite variety hahaha.

Jelly Bean · 07-06-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Maybe you're just sexist.

sexist? Never been called that before.

novovictus · 07-08-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I'm inclined to agree. It's gotten to be pretty sanitized, especially in comparison to the 80s and 90s.

If anyone wants suggestions for movies/shows, I'm happy to hand them out.

Agreed................

NameGoesHere1066 · 07-14-2011, 05:49 PM

I think maybe what you should do is maybe not take it so seriously. I can understand you not liking females in anime (most of them are pretty stupid no one can deny that) but if you like the storyline of the anime or any of the male characters like you've mentioned you do than just concentrate on that. Maybe watch less "romance" animes and more action or mystery.

Or better yet, maybe you could just watch american cartoons instead. Many American cartoons have well rounded likable female characters that don't like dim-witted emotional retards. Watch Kim Possiable, or justice league or X-Men cartoons. Most of the females in those cartoons are kickass and less sexist (which I what I think your problem is)

Question to everyone. Do you think American cartoon characters are depicted better (or more posetively) than anime female characters?

*ssjup81* · 07-17-2011, 05:14 PM

I just thought I'd give my input on this. All anime isn't the same and there are many diferent genres just like books, television shows, movies, etc. It's crazy to think it's also not aimed at all audiences. The "ecchi" series are obviously aimed at guys. Some series are aimed at families, like Sazae-san, which has been on in Japan since 1969.

My all-time favorite series is Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, aka, Ronin Warriors. An adventure series based arounnd samurai armor legends. A shounen series obviously aimed at probably boys.

Oh, one other thing. Japan doesn't have the same hang-ups with nudity as not all nudity is sexual. Onsen comes to mind. Seems that no matter what you watch, an onsen trip is is usually shown, even in kiddy shows because it's apart of life there. I loved my onsen trip and would love to do it again and is one thing I miss about living there.

愛 · 07-17-2011, 05:55 PM

Actually, Japan is beginning to have very large hang-ups on nudity these days. You can still see it on TV, but many of the major anime channels have policies against nudity. Kodomo no Jikan, Seikon no Qwaser and Manyuu Hikenchou immediately come to mind. Manyuu's censoring is so bad, it's not even worth watching.

07-14-2011, 05:49 PM	#27
NameGoesHere1066 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at home LOL Posts: 957	I think maybe what you should do is maybe not take it so seriously. I can understand you not liking females in anime (most of them are pretty stupid no one can deny that) but if you like the storyline of the anime or any of the male characters like you've mentioned you do than just concentrate on that. Maybe watch less "romance" animes and more action or mystery. Or better yet, maybe you could just watch american cartoons instead. Many American cartoons have well rounded likable female characters that don't like dim-witted emotional retards. Watch Kim Possiable, or justice league or X-Men cartoons. Most of the females in those cartoons are kickass and less sexist (which I what I think your problem is) Question to everyone. Do you think American cartoon characters are depicted better (or more posetively) than anime female characters? __________________ ]

07-06-2011, 04:36 PM	#22
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Maybe you're just sexist.

07-06-2011, 04:49 PM	#23
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I think the way we can sum this whole discussion up is...you're not supposed to like every anime show that comes along. I hate probably 3/4 of the shows that have come out of Japan, and yet I still consider myself a big anime fan. I just watch whatever I like and the ones I do not like I give to others to enjoy. I think Code Geass is the worst show I've seen in a very long time, and yet it has this ridiculous cult following. I don't get it, but I guess others do, and who am I to say that their tastes are wrong? You know there are people who actually like bitchy women? Moe girls? Ditzy idiots? I don't get it, but the otakus over there do. That's the name of the game: pleasing a target audience. By the way, harem animes are amazing.

07-17-2011, 05:14 PM	#28
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	I just thought I'd give my input on this. All anime isn't the same and there are many diferent genres just like books, television shows, movies, etc. It's crazy to think it's also not aimed at all audiences. The "ecchi" series are obviously aimed at guys. Some series are aimed at families, like Sazae-san, which has been on in Japan since 1969. My all-time favorite series is Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, aka, Ronin Warriors. An adventure series based arounnd samurai armor legends. A shounen series obviously aimed at probably boys. Oh, one other thing. Japan doesn't have the same hang-ups with nudity as not all nudity is sexual. Onsen comes to mind. Seems that no matter what you watch, an onsen trip is is usually shown, even in kiddy shows because it's apart of life there. I loved my onsen trip and would love to do it again and is one thing I miss about living there.

07-17-2011, 05:55 PM	#29
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Actually, Japan is beginning to have very large hang-ups on nudity these days. You can still see it on TV, but many of the major anime channels have policies against nudity. Kodomo no Jikan, Seikon no Qwaser and Manyuu Hikenchou immediately come to mind. Manyuu's censoring is so bad, it's not even worth watching.