Eric Takabayashi wrote:
> Ernest Schaal wrote:
>
> > I admit that some anime is good, especially Hayao Miyazaki, but
most of it
> > is childish stuff that only an otaku or a Morning Musume fan could
enjoy.
>
> Then it is you who underestimate the range or storytelling quality of
anime,
> and possibly manga, not appreciating both as valid alternatives to
costly and
> time consuming live action film here in Japan. And live action shows
and film
> in Japan are not much better on average.

The only problem I personally have with anime is that much of it tends
to portray teenage (or younger) girls as sex objects.

John W.