10 Perks Of Being An Anime Fan

10 Perks Of Being An Anime Fan

It’s never been a better time to be an anime fan, and this community has a lot to offer.

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The world of Japanese animation has been around for decades now, alongside the venerable manga industry, and it’s never been a better time to be an anime fan. This industry is clearly rooted in Japan, but its appeal spans the globe, and franchises such as Pokémon have become universally beloved around every corner of the globe. Clearly, the industry is doing something right.

At times, being an anime fan can be awkward or tricky, but as a whole, it’s easy to say that the upsides outweigh the downsides. Any pop culture lover has plenty of reasons to dive right into the world of anime, where they’re bound to find something they like. What are ten particular perks, advantages and benefits of getting into anime?

10 Anime Covers All Literary & Cinematic Genres

At first, it’s easy to try and dismiss anime as “Japanese cartoons for kids,” or think that most anime shows are just Pokémon or Dragon Ball knockoffs for kids to watch after school. But that’s far from the case. Even more so than Western animation, Japanese anime covers every genre a potential fan could ask for.

Anime has it all: action-adventure shows for kids, mature and thought-provoking seinen series, heartfelt romances, unforgettable drama, sci-fi, horror and far more. No matter a person’s taste in fiction and narrative styles, anime has it covered, which boosts its universal appeal.

9 Some Anime Studios Have Incredible Technique

Some anime studios have a bigger budget or more advanced technique than others, and the best and most popular studios boast some of the best 2-D animation the world has ever seen. Some anime series, such as Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer, have redefined what 2-D animation is capable of.

Studios such as MAPPA and UFOtable are famed for their smooth framerates, incredible and creative camera angles, impeccable timing and rich colors, and this can easily set anime apart from relatively simplistic Western animation. It’s a treat for the eyes.

8 Anime Is Becoming Increasingly Mainstream

Just like comic books, anime used to be dismissed as a niche geek hobby for weirdos, but that is rapidly changing for the better. Comic books and their characters became more mainstream and accepted in the West as universal entertainment, as the successful MCU proved. Now it’s anime’s turn.

Anime is still relatively niche in the West, but it has made huge strides recently to become mainstream and widely accepted and beloved. This reflects in crowded anime conventions, anime-inspired Halloween costumes, and even references and parodies in TV and movies.

7 Anime Is Available On Various Streaming Platforms

For certain anime fans, this can actually be a bit of a headache, such as if they only want to seek out and watch particular anime series, and not just browse their options. Fortunately, plenty of new or veteran anime fans can take advantage of how widespread the medium is across various streaming platforms.

Crunchyroll is a big name in the anime streaming world, but there is also Funimation, not to mention mainstream platforms such as Hulu, Amazon Prime and Netflix, among others. Practically anyone with one or to streaming services can get their hands on anime and start exploring their options at leisure. They won’t find all anime titles, but they’ll definitely find some.

6 Anime Explores Japanese Culture In Fun Ways

Granted, the authentic Japanese culture depicted in anime may often be skewed, oversimplified or distorted for the sake of entertainment, but it can still provide a decent glimpse into the rich world of Japanese history, culture and folklore for Western fans who have little exposure to it otherwise.

Some anime shows are based heavily on Shinto or Buddhist beliefs or mythology, with Noragami being one example, having many actual Japanese gods in its cast. InuYasha clearly shows what feudal Japan was like, and Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits is another fine choice.

5 Anime Can Be Educational, Too

Some works of entertainment double as educational shows, and several anime series fit neatly into the “edutainment” trend. Such series can expand viewers’ minds on certain topics and reward their curiosity, and prompt them to dig deeper into these topics elsewhere.

Educational shows can be empowering and inspiring, and titles such as Dr. Stone and Cells at Work! are a fine place to start. Senku the brilliant scientist sets a great example for curious viewers who want to understand the world around them a little better.

4 Anime Has A Rich & Diverse Fandom

It’s true that the anime fandom has its unsavory side, such as gatekeeping or even harassment or flame wars, but every community has its bad apples, and as a whole, the anime fandom has a lot to offer to new members. They are all united by their love of anime, at least, and the community can be broken up into sub-groups, too.

Anime fans can connect with hundreds or thousands of fellow fans online and sometimes in person, and share ideas, theories and fan art with one another to enrich the experience even more. Social media groups, art-sharing sites and forums are all a great way to get new perspectives and ideas from the community and see anime in a whole new way.

3 Anime Has Lots Of Great Merchandise

Many pop culture franchises have their fair share of merchandise tie-ins, such as illustrated T-shirts and hoodies, hats, coffee mugs, keychains, high-quality figurines, posters and more. Entire shops are dedicated to this market, such as Hot Topic and similar vendors.

The world of anime is loaded with merchandise of all kinds, and these goodies are often high quality, attractive and fairly priced, too. Any anime fan can collect a handful of figurines to put on their shelves or in a glass case at home, or spruce up their home with wall scrolls.

2 Anime Series Often Have Video Game Tie-Ins

Many action-oriented anime series have a multitude of fighting games to their name, with franchises such as Dragon Ball, Naruto/Boruto, One Piece and many more having exciting and fun games that fans can play once they catch up on the show.

These games are found on a variety of consoles, from PlayStation consoles to handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and even a few on Xbox consoles, though Xbox seems to be the exception at times. Non-action series may have visual novel titles or puzzle games to their name, too. After all, not everyone likes fighting games.

1 Dubs Are Getting Better

Some anime fans believe that only subbed episodes are acceptable, and reject localized dubs by default. That’s strictly a matter of preference, but the good news is that fans who do want dubs are in good hands. Gone are the days of cheap and lazy dubs.

Even now, anime dubs still have a lingering reputation for cutting corners or distorting the original material, such as the 4Kids One Piece dub. However, plenty of big-name anime shows have remarkably good English dubs to their name, such as My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer, with voice actors delivering nuanced and enthusiastic lines for their colorful characters. And besides, not everyone likes reading subtitles all the time.

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