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[Dresden]

Talk about Kon outside and watch K-ON at home.

 

[flawfuls]

Thank you all for the recommendations. Much appreciated, love the anime community on here.

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

Doors?

 

[Extollere]

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

Married to nerdy wife. We watch K-ON! together, so no problems...

Only suggestion I could give you is to watch on a laptop with headphones, I guess. Most discreet way I can think of.

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

Thank you all for the recommendations. Much appreciated, love the anime community on here.

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

I generally don't have anyone to walk in on me when I'm watching anime. But, with a few exceptions, I wouldn't be embarrassed if someone did. The need to be seen as "mature" by others is itself childish.

 

[shahkur]

Doors?

Yeah, but no lock if that's what you mean. Plus, family/friends come and go. Only time I can watch moe type anime (Only ever seen Lucky star) is when family's asleep. I just feel awkward watching it. Maybe it's just me.

 

[tiff]

It makes me feel so weird when I'm out of the loop on a lot of the things you guys discuss on here, but when the topic turns to Boku no Pico I can go "what, you guys didn't know about Boku no Pico?"

If you're saying that erotica isn't a prerequisite for loli material then I guess you're right (although sexual undertones are still highly likely...), but not all shota-centric stories are ero either. Btw, I guess I've been desensitized to shota ever since I first saw Po-ju comics. Don't read or look these up if you don't want to be confused about your sexuality, lol.

Po-ju's so good :3 Haven't read one in awhile though.

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

My brother knows full well what I'm into. My mom knows about the moe/cute stuff too (my desktop background's Nanami Madobe right now) but she'd probably be uneasy with some of the crazier stuff. She's not too nosy though so it's cool.

 

[hellclerk]

they are largely the same as any anime character
just smaller, minus the tits and the voice actors inhale some helium

Uh, no. Lolis, that is the "sexualized" form of pre-pubescent looking girls, almost always deal with innocence or the dissonant lack thereof. The conflict comes from the loss of innocence, in strictly non-pornographic works the prevention of the loss of innocence, and in both, the realization that there the innocence is already lost, and that's usually played for comedy (that dissonance.

I'm really just assuming on the pornographic end, but since lolis tend to fall into the roles of the woobie, the cutey to be broken, and the cutesy comedic relief, the move into porn isn't that hard. The situations and jokes all remain the same set around innocence.

Shota gets to go into sexual experimentation because of the audiences and because of the "boys will be boys" idea. They're boys so they can't be "taken advantage of" like the loli can. Really, these character types just play off of the general cultural assumptions about children, so figuring them out isn't very new, exciting, or anything like that.

 

[suzu]

Ao no Exorcist / Blue Exorcist is pretty good. They changed it a bit from the manga but it turned out better this way I think..

Keiji Fujiwara needs to (episode 2 spoilers)

Spoiler

stop playing awesome dudes that end up dyingggggg.

 

[TheOddOne]

It makes me feel so weird when I'm out of the loop on a lot of the things you guys discuss on here, but when the topic turns to Boku no Pico I can go "what, you guys didn't know about Boku no Pico?"

You know what the fucked up part is? I am gonna remember that for the rest of my life and yet I can't remember what I read in a textbook during a exam. It doesn't matter how much I study, I always forget something. Yet, I can now write a whole essay about Boku no Pico.

 

[Steroyd]

Thank you all for the recommendations. Much appreciated, love the anime community on here.

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

Never bothers me unless it's a show with dodgy ecchi loli moments , however all of that is redundant because I either watch it on my TV via PS3, or on the PSP.

 

[Extollere]

Po-ju's so good :3 Haven't read one in awhile though.

Haven't seen anything new for a long time, but I did stumble on some great alternatives, Kikaider Rejhiro, and Kasukabe Akira, if you like them pretty, lol

 

[jman2050]

You know what the fucked up part is? I am gonna remember that for the rest of my life and yet I can't remember whats in a textbook during a exam. It doesn't matter how much I study, I always forget something. Yet, I can now write a whole essay about Boku no Pico.

College Final Thesis: Exploration of the Fictionalization of Deviant Sexuality via the study of Boku no Pico.

Could you get 10 pages out of that?

 

[shintoki]

Thank you all for the recommendations. Much appreciated, love the anime community on here.

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

Same way I wear jewerly, bracelets, headpieces, Girl sweaters, and other stuff in public. Shintoki don't give a fuck. Well I do actually, but not enough to make me not stop doing it :O

Honestly, you can watch it fairly easily. As long as you don't go around screaming about it like a lot of anime fans do. By chance someone does come across it, as long as it's not a big deal to you. It's not a big deal to them outside the occasional joke or two.

Ore...whatever. Yaoi girl is awesome. Homo game of dreams in the making. Damn those heterosexual prunes.

 

[Extollere]

Shota gets to go into sexual experimentation because of the audiences and because of the "boys will be boys" idea. They're boys so they can't be "taken advantage of" like the loli can.

That isn't the case with cross-dressing shotacon books and the like. They are almost like girls in every aspect, including appearance, mentality, and response to situational context.. as such they are placed in the same kinds of situations as females are - the only difference being what you see when certain garments are removed.

 

[TheOddOne]

College Final Thesis: Exploration of the Fictionalization of Deviant Sexuality via the study of Boku no Pico.

Could you get 10 pages out of that?

I could atleast fill 5 pages with facts, then go all philosophical on the other 5 pages. My essay will link the significant link between Boku no Pico to the Illuminati, Fox News and Mel Gibson. All in that order.

 

[Haly]

I'm glad I helped expand your intellectual horizons.

 

[tiff]

Haven't seen anything new for a long time, but I did stumble on some great alternatives, Kikaider Rejhiro, and Kasukabe Akira, if you like them pretty, lol

Haha, thanks

That isn't the case with cross-dressing shotacon books and the like. They are almost like girls in every aspect, including appearance, mentality, and response to situational context.. as such they are placed in the same kinds of situations as females are - the only difference being what you see when certain garments are removed.

Yeah, it wouldn't be any fun if they actually acted like boys.

 

[Neo C.]

Been like that since episode 1, although at least Kuroneko is fun to watch when she teases the bro.

Bro doesn't get all the hints from the girls is quite funny too.

 

[Master Milk]

Bro doesn't get all the hints from the girls is quite funny too.

Really? Sometimes I wish he'd just bend them over and start banging, especially in this last episode.

 

[Dresden]

Really? Sometimes I wish he'd just bend them over and start banging, especially in this last episode.

I'd settle for some chaste hand-holding.

I guess loli end is confirmed? The dude is a fool, sour vags is the clear winner here.

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I generally don't have anyone to walk in on me when I'm watching anime. But, with a few exceptions, I wouldn't be embarrassed if someone did. The need to be seen as "mature" by others is itself childish.

Agreed. I just enjoy the things that I enjoy, and I don't worry what other people think about them.

The only thing that really matters is your own opinion. Besides, if someone is going to judge you based on the art style of cartoons you watch, why do you care what they think?

 

[hellclerk]

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

My parents know what I watch, and they know I think critically about it since I can go into several layers of depth with it, and I challenge my younger sisters to think critically about what they watch as well. I've written more than one academic paper on anime and moe, so it's less that I'm otaku as I'm an academic with an interest in Japanese animation. I also don't really have much shame about it. I don't talk about any "moe feelings" seriously to any extent beyond a reference for academic analysis (I do have them, but again, I don't take them seriously), but I also don't really care what other people think because I enjoy watching what I do and I'm confident enough to back it up using my deeper analytical skills. They still don't like it? Dealwithit.gif.

 

[Lain]

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

I don't give a fuck about it. I like what I like and I don't care too much about what other might think of me because of what I like to watch.
Plus I got my fair share of embarrassing moments in my life that people walking on me watching moe anime is really the least embarrassing thing ever.

 

[Steroyd]

My parents know what I watch, and they know I think critically about it since I can go into several layers of depth with it, and I challenge my younger sisters to think critically about what they watch as well.

Cmon man, your sisters only want to watch My Little Ponies for the rainbows and friendship.

 

[InfiniteNine]

I don't give a shit! I'll watch Cardcaptor Sakura and Madoka Magica in front of my roommates and be perfectly cool.

 

[Haly]

I don't think my parents care, at least, I don't have any problems about watching my animu when I'm at home.

I just realized if I ever have kids I'll probably spend my time playing FPSes and watching Animu with them.

 

[Proelite]

Watched Several Times:

Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko


Watching:

Hanasaku Iroha
Nichijou
[C]
Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera
Ao no Exorcist
Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san
Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi
Hen Zemi
30-sai no Hoken Taiiku
Sket Dance
Lotte no Omocha!
Appleseed XIII
Hidan no Aria
Toriko

Dropping, Dropped:
Tiger & Bunny
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai
Sengoku Otome
A Channel
Deadman Wonderland
Dog Days
X-Men

Haven't checked out yet/Don't know WTF it is:
Steins;Gate
The World God Only Knows II
Kaiji Season 2
Happy Kappy
Maria+Holic: Alive
Seikon no Qwasar II
Moshidora!
Gintama
Hyouge Mono
Showa Monogatari
Fireball Charming
Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai
Tono to Issho
Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream
Ring ni Kakero
Y
Jewelpet Sunshine
Danbooru Senki
Suzy's Zoo Daisuki! Witzy

Will Not Watch:
u-Gi-Oh! Zexal
Metal Fight BeyBlade 4D
Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi
Sofuteni

 

[Proelite]

I don't think my parents care, at least, I don't have any problems about watching my animu when I'm at home.

I just realized if I ever have kids I'll probably spend my time playing FPSes and watching Animu with them.

 

[Extollere]

Haha, thanks


Yeah, it wouldn't be any fun if they actually acted like boys.

Well I guess that depends entirely on what your expecations are, haha. But I suppose I agree with you anyways.

 

[Dresden]

 

[shintoki]

" You're all in the game too! "

 

[Paprikka]

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

One of my sisters walked in once when I was watching Shugo Chara and called me out on it, but when I asked how she knew what it was it ended up that she was watching it too, so we ended up watching parts of it together. No sense in worrying about it, especially when plenty of people's minds jump right to the cutesy stuff the second they hear the word anime, even if you're actually watching the manliest thing out there.

 

[Joe Molotov]

I also usually dress in a suit and tie to watch stuff like that. And a monocle.

 

[Steroyd]

I also usually dress in a suit and tie to watch stuff like that. And a monocle.

That was in the school lol.

 

[Geneijin]

Question, how do guys watch the moe/cute type of anime, knowing someone could just walk in any second and be all O_O. It's one of the main reasons why I tend to watch stuff with more of a mature/adult appearance/art.

I give a sociological-related rant about how I don't feel obligated to give into societal expectations nor to assume a predefined gender role, and they leave me be with my hobby...

But seriously, I usually avoid being asked, so it isn't brought up. My friends are okay with it the same way I don't like mainstream rap. There are some antagonistic feelings to jostle each other with, but we're just friends teasing in a friendly manner. I usually resort to two types of explanations when I am asked about my infatuation in anime. Likening my fascination to how some people love their romantic comedies or action flicks, and then, ask them if there's an inherent difference in liking one over the other where what I watch is objectively worse than yours when we both have guilty pleasures. And my other explanation involves correlating their musical tastes with mine using classical music as an intermediary, which I love talking about the most because it's where both sides can passionately geek out their musical tastes. It's even more fun when someone is a gamer and they like JRPGs and such as well. Then I have an affinity with them where we can draw parallels with one another.

At that point, it's just a small, fun argument where I'm trying to illustrate we both have differences where we simply agree to disagree. It was never about the moe or the kawaii factor I partake in.

http://i.imgur.com/11D2u.png

You knew someone had to do it. Some of your posts have been worthy of it.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Well this came in:

 

[firehawk12]

See, yet another fake "brand". I'm sure Sony would love people to know that girls are designing gay porn games on their laptops!

 

[tiff]

Well this came in:
http://i.imgur.com/cTIxLl.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]
Are you watching it tonight?

 

[InfiniteNine]

Are you watching it tonight?

Probably in a few minutes after I eat something.

 

[Geneijin]

Well this came in:
http://i.imgur.com/cTIxLl.jpg

I await your impressions.

See, yet another fake "brand". I'm sure Sony would love people to know that girls are designing gay porn games on their laptops!

Nothing wrong with mixing games and animu.

 

[firehawk12]

Wow, that's a Hourou Musuko poster? :lol

I'm more confused than ever.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Wandering Son stealth advertising in Ano Hana?

:bow

 

[jman2050]

Wandering Son stealth advertising in Ano Hana?

:bow

With how badly Wandering Son bombed it's no wonder they're resorting to desperation tactics!

Spoiler

I'm kidding. Mostly.

 

[Hellsing321]

Wow, that's a Hourou Musuko poster? :lol

I'm more confused than ever.

There's a Working poster on the back wall too.

 

[Vox-Pop]

I know I kinda wanted it but after looking at the new K-on!!! I don't like it. The new girls like like French lesbians, Jun's hair looks even worse-she's like the fat girl in the group, and Ui needs to let her hair down. We all know show starts to suck once the kids go to college. :/

 

[Haly]

I just know they're going to have some episode at a Pizza Hut (TM), where they can drink Pepsi (TM) and do stuff on Yakiatsu's Macbook Pro G4 (TM).

AnoHana to have more product placement than Tiger & Bunny.

 

[jman2050]

I just know they're going to have some episode at a Pizza Hut (TM), where they can drink Pepsi (TM) and do stuff on Yakiatsu's Macbook Pro G4 (TM).

AnoHana to have more product placement than Tiger & Bunny.

Don't you mean Pizza Hat, Sepsi, and Yukiatsu's Pacbook Bro Z4?

 

[Geneijin]

Wow, that's a Hourou Musuko poster? :lol

I'm more confused than ever.

You mean 2 Hourou Musuko posters with PS3s behind Jinta.

Edit: Instead of paying expensive licensing (?) fees or whatever they're called, I'm sure some animes use fake brands to avoid paying it or to avoid future conflict if there's a problem with certain things happening being associated with certain products among other reasons.

Wandering Son stealth advertising in Ano Hana?

:bow

It is on noitamina. We shouldn't be surprised =P

There's a Working poster on the back wall too.

Yep. Good eye!

I just know they're going to have some episode at a Pizza Hut (TM), where they can drink Pepsi (TM) and do stuff on Yakiatsu's Macbook Pro G4 (TM).

AnoHana to have more product placement than Tiger & Bunny.

The first 2 episodes had WcMcDonald restaurants shown already. I think we know who the loser in the bidding war was.

 

[Cwarrior]

Yeah, but no lock if that's what you mean. Plus, family/friends come and go. Only time I can watch moe type anime (Only ever seen Lucky star) is when family's asleep. I just feel awkward watching it. Maybe it's just me.

I watch my anime(and everything) on my laptop using headphones in the kitchen near the fridge so i got food nearby and so people don’t walk on me when there a surprise random fan service moment or boa hancock on screen.

if i think about i watch everything in private(movies,cartoons and anime) even surf gaf in private, it’s become a habit at this point.

 

[Hellsing321]

Yep. Good eye!

Upon closer inspection there is also a Sekirei poster there. I feel sad that I can recognize that.