CNNMoney Article on Anime

[ININ]

Just saw the article today on Anime.  Enjoy XD

http://money.cnn.com/2005/12/12/news/midcaps/anime_fortune_121205/index.htm?section=money_latest

[Sunara Ishi]

I like how they called it a religion. XD

[Lisu]

Is it me, or did it have a general tone of talking down to all of the 'otaku' (he he, it actually pointed out the Americanization)?  Maybe it's just my imagination...

[Jyunishinsho]

Hahaha, like we weren't aware of some of those details.

Reason otaku buy pirated goods? It's cheaper!  :twisted:

-Also was told that otaku means literally people that need to get out more.

[Tsukai Mori]

Is it me, or did it have a general tone of talking down to all of the 'otaku' (he he, it actually pointed out the Americanization)?  Maybe it's just my imagination...

I'd just ignore his tone. People stereotype anime as cartoons and thus place the notion that it is for "kids". Thus, when you talk to an otaku, you're talking to a kid, someone lower than an adult. Or, even worst, one could be characterized immediately as a geek. Frightening what anime lovers have to go through. Yeah, basically, I too felt that the general tone was also very low.
I can't blame them though. We need more Miyazakis in the anime industry before people start noticing anime can be more than just "DBZ". Throw out an Air (T.V. series) on Adult Swim... And for god's sake, please screw the dubbing!

P.S. I know it's true that anime is on the rise in America, but that doesn't take away the stereotyping. Maybe with the next generation since anime is more appealing to kids than it is to the adults.

[G.I.R]

Is it me, or did it have a general tone of talking down to all of the 'otaku' (he he, it actually pointed out the Americanization)?  Maybe it's just my imagination...

No, that's the way they talk to everyone: condescending. :D

[Sunara Ishi]

Throw out an Air (T.V. series) on Adult Swim... And for god's sake, please screw the dubbing!

The thought of Air on there. O.O
I'd watch it. >.> I'd even watch dub just to see what its like.

(Now back to your original broudcasting)->
I kinda overlooked the tone. >.> It just reminded me of the tone of any other review on anime by an non-fan. >.>

[Lisu]

It just reminded me of the tone of any other review on anime by an non-fan. >.>

the Japanese style of animation that typically features saucer-eyed women and giant mechanical men

'nuff said

[Barnes]

At least the CNN article mentioned above is still better (imo) than the Fox News article I'll show here:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,166897,00.html

When I read that one, it makes me feel a bit embarrsed to be a right winger, imo.

[Purity Alighieri]

At least the CNN article mentioned above is still better (imo) than the Fox News article I'll show here:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,166897,00.html

When I read that one, it makes me feel a bit embarrsed to be a right winger, imo.

Oh damn... ok, I was genuinely sick reading that... Oh Hell...  #-o

[Leishu]

First Article: Interesting. I have gained heartier respect for ADV's marketing and business practices than I previously had and that says much.

Second Article: Haha. Fox is funny in its idiocy.

[Emerge]

girls in microscopic miniskirts

and this was a recently discovered sales technique?

why can anime girls pull this off better than humans?

[Spiritsnare]

Throw out an Air (T.V. series) on Adult Swim... And for god's sake, please screw the dubbing!

The thought of Air on there. O.O
I'd watch it. >.> I'd even watch dub just to see what its like.

AIR TV on Adult Swim? I was under the impression that Adult Swim was heavy into shounen.

I'd rather just have the DVD releases, thank you very much.

Back on topic, I'd have to agree with Sunara on that quote Lisu ripped out, on both counts. The second one is even worse. I don't even think I need to explain why.

[Glitch]

The article wasn't that bad.In fact,a very good examination of the anime industry.

Second Article: Haha. Fox is funny in its idiocy.

Of coarse it is.Nobody actually watches it for news. :p