Ernest Schaal wrote:
> in article 4214D322.DE6DF252@yahoo.co.jp, Eric Takabayashi at
> etakajp@yahoo.co.jp wrote on 2/18/05 2:23 AM:
>
> > 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.
>
> No, I just realize that I am not in one of the two target audiences
for
> anime: the otaku (who tend to be losers with limited social skills)
and the
> Morning Musume fan (who tend to be preadolescent girls).
>
> Some of it is amusing, but I wouldn't want a steady diet of it.

It's also a shame that it's so appealing to younger kids as well,
because a lot of parents simply don't understand why an animated film
isn't a good thing for kids to watch. My son (5) loves anime, though
he's probably only seen one or two shows/movies.

John W.