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Who here watches Anime? Wanna see if there are some fans of Gundam here or other series.

Chang

I'm a casual fan of some anime. I was introduced to epic japanese storytelling 10 years ago when I read "Dragon Sword, Wind Child" (I just checked out this book on amazon, and found the copy I have is selling for $180!). The dichotomy between good and evil that dictates much of Western literature isn't so straightforward in a lot of the really good japanese animes and stories. It's just not as simple as black and white, dark vs. light, good vs. bad, and I think that's the way it is in real life as well.

My enjoyment of anime started with Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, which is a great example of the kinds of complex relationships characters form. Serial Experiments: Lain was the first series I really got into and enjoyed, and I recommend that to anyone! Cowboy Bebop is what I've been watching most recently, which, although definately not as complex as Lain, is a good one if you have a fondness for cyberpunk. Great music!

Some animes I started watching/watched but didn't like are Evangelion, DBZ, and Akira(I know, I know, I just couldn't take all the "anime screams". I'm an auditory person and they were just too distracting).

Chang, I haven't seen Gundam Wing yet, although I've heard a lot of people are into it. Have you seen Lain or Bebop? And also, what draws you towards anime? (pun intended

-Dylan

I'm watching Gundam SEED right now. It's airing in japan and I get it in America, it's great. I should start Bebop soon after I finish Trigun.

Utena!

Skip the movie, of course, it's dumb and makes no sense. However, the series is powerful and life-changing.

I've been into anime since Robotech first aired. Mostly I'm into things like Robotech, Macross, Evangelion, Nadesico, other mecha shows, or any samurai and ninja shows.

I used to be into Gundam Wing big time. Great show, still, I think. If I had time, or an attention span for those kinds of things anymore, I'd imagine I'd still be watching & exploring anime. I used to be incredibly good at drawing it.

I watch but haven't been up to date lately b/c of college.. My favorite series is Noir