![]() |
![]() |
#201 |
Foot Elite
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US)
Posts: 4,698
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#202 | |
Banned
![]() Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: nWo Country
Posts: 27,703
|
Quote:
![]() To be fair, in America the guy wouldn't have given you anything but the grope, so... yay? ![]() ![]() I mean sh*t, a chick grabbed my junk at a bar one time a few years back and I barely even got a "Hello", let alone any money. ![]() I'm clearly traumatized, as you can tell. Just Kidding! She was hot as f*ck so it's a memory I treasure to this day. ![]() But if my wife asks, I was and remain furious about it. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#203 |
Emperor
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Portugal
Posts: 8,990
|
Japan does invent a lot of cool stuff but it does seem like a very stressful place to live in.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#204 |
The Party Dudette
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: U-S-A!!
Posts: 2,553
|
Apparently the suicide rate is high there. The director of the anime “Paranoia Agent” touched on that particular issue in one episode where a sickly old man, a gay dude, and a little girl (no joke) all tried numerous times to kill themselves.
__________________
Totally Interstellar ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#205 |
Foot Elite
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,152
|
It’s pretty bad. It’s pretty bad that In the show Ryusoulger (Japanese Power Rangers Dino Fury) they had several episodes revolving around characters wanting to commit suicide.
__________________
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#206 |
Overlord
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 14,591
|
Yeah, sadly I heard a lot about that. I'm assuming it's because there's this super big pressure to 'succeed' in Japan. I know America has its own suicide problems as well, but here the 'lazy loser' is a lot more glorified. Obviously it's still mocked and ridiculed, but the media at least shows a lot of 'lovable losers' as their main characters.
__________________
"I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#207 |
Emperor
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Portugal
Posts: 8,990
|
Japan's suicide rate has been worse. They're no longer top 10 in the world. South Korea has a higher rate than Japan. And its for similar reasons, I believe.
That being said, Japan does have a higher rate than the world average. Unlike many other places, suicide in Japan isn't just due to mental health issues but can be due to academic pressure and failure, and also has historically been seen as an honourable thing for samurais to do, if I recall. I believe many years ago a politician hung himself the following day after getting involved in some sort of scandal. Apparently he felt shame and regret and figured that killing himself was the only way for him to atone. Anyway, were getting off-topic and this subject is a little depressing. Let's try and get back on topic. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#208 |
Banned
![]() Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,129
|
Japan is a very collectivist society and adheres to the strict hierarchy.
People are constantly pressured to "not stand out" and "be productive part of society". Just cogs in the machine, without any semblance of own's desire and wants. Naturally a lot of people break down. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#209 |
My Hero Academia Fan
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: No comment -_- ...
Posts: 2,755
|
On that note, you can now add "racism" to the list of subject matters that the manga tries to tackle … horribly ...
What will come next? Last edited by Papenbrook; 08-22-2023 at 02:16 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#210 |
Emperor
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Portugal
Posts: 8,990
|
So, season 6 began not too long ago. It's about or 5 rosiides in, I think.
For those of you who have been watching, any good so far? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#211 |
Banned
![]() Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,129
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#212 |
Emperor
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,952
|
don't show papy Mr.Popo...
__________________
![]() 'Wrong, April. We've Been upgraded to Women hating TROLLS' ?The force is not female, the force is not male, the force is for everyone? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#213 |
My Hero Academia Fan
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: No comment -_- ...
Posts: 2,755
|
Spoiler:
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#214 |
Stone Warrior
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: May 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 704
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#215 |
My Hero Academia Fan
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: No comment -_- ...
Posts: 2,755
|
Saying that a particular manga is problematic ( at least, in terms of its portrayal of women ) isn't "racist."
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#216 | |
Hellblazer
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Ventura California
Posts: 8,687
|
Quote:
First couple were very Class 1-A ( I mean Deku Shoto and Baku ) Light but lots of Endeavor kicking ass with other heroes
__________________
I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons. Last edited by Autbot_Benz; 11-12-2022 at 10:42 PM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#217 | |
Stone Warrior
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: May 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 704
|
Quote:
Do better. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#218 |
Overlord
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 41,797
|
All shonen anime have female characters with big boobs or sexy outfits. It's a fact of life.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#219 |
Overlord
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 14,591
|
Omg nobody cares about that **** when reading manga. Leave that ******** for your American crap.
__________________
"I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#220 |
Stone Warrior
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: May 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 704
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Tags |
papenbrook triggered |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|