Why are anime fans so delusional about Japan ?

[Tiberius]

According to this article, the majority of Japanese does not consume anime at all.

https://unseen-japan.com/anime-viewership-popularity-japan/#:~:text=They%20estimated%20an%20audience%20of,t%20consume%20anime%20at%20all.

Many anime fans I have met, often appear to believe that Japan only consists of anime while forgetting that this is only one of many artistic components of their culture and that the majority of Japanese does not even consume it at all. Especially since most Japanese are way too busy working extreme work hours, have to take care of their family or other adult business not giving them the nerve to get busy with anime and especially not obsessed with it.


My cousin is obsessed with anime. She is one of these people that usually does not travel abroad or anything, she is heavily obese, never had a boyfriend (or girlfriend) at the age of 30 and is mostly dressing up like a 10 years old child trying to look like an anime character.

One day, she appeared to get a cheap ticket to fly to Tokyo, which is a big deal since its a long flight from here in Europe to Japan.

She went there, and stayed in some sort of hotel with multiple other people, but the did go there on here own.

Eventually she ended up not one single time eating Japanese food at all but only eating at McDonalds the entire time, she showed us exactly one single picture she has taken of some road and thats it. I assume that she was utterly shocked how Tokyo is actually a real country with real people and an actual life where anime can't be found on every single corner of the street.



PS: I am not blaming anyone here, I am just saying that in my personal experience and opinion (before people start claiming I generalise again), many anime fans I have met, not all of them, but many ! Have a delusional opinion and view on the country and people of Japan.

I have made similar experiences with Kpop fans who seem to think Korea is all laughs and giggles, fun, flowers and happiness, while its a pretty serious country, with very strict social values, expectations and a reserved society towards foreigners.

[Candyy]

The extreme work hour thing depends the company... Not all companies are like that in Japan v:

Where is the problem with dressing up as anime character? I would do it do way more often if it was cheap, less time consuming and it did not catch everybody attention v:

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by Candyy ♡:

The extreme work hour thing depends the company... Not all companies are like that in Japan v:

Where is the problem with dressing up as anime character? I would do it do way more often if it was cheap, less time consuming and it did not catch everybody attention v:

You have completely failed to understand my topic.

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

What you have a lot in Japan these days is kawaii culture, especially among younger people, meaning that everything must be as cute as possible and cute things are in fashion. Anime is also part of it.
Of course if you go out to countryside outside big cities you don`t see much of it.
Anime is first of all big business with merch related to it. You wont see entire department stores dedicated to anime merch or gaming outside Japan.
Cosplay scene is also business with people buying costumes and accessories with stores dedicated to that and cosplay conventions etc.

[snobalaen]

I heard Japanese people dislike western anime fans cause of their obnoxious behaviour and demeanor

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by snobalaen:

I heard Japanese people dislike western anime fans cause of their obnoxious behaviour and demeanor

It would not surprise me, yeah.

[Crazy Tiger]

I have never met an anime fan who thinks like that.

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Originally posted by snobalaen:

I heard Japanese people dislike western anime fans cause of their obnoxious behaviour and demeanor

They dislike rowdy tourists in general, not just anime fans so behave yourself, especially in trains.

[Candyy]

Originally posted by Aardvark:

Originally posted by Candyy ♡:

The extreme work hour thing depends the company... Not all companies are like that in Japan v:

Where is the problem with dressing up as anime character? I would do it do way more often if it was cheap, less time consuming and it did not catch everybody attention v:

You have completely failed to understand my topic.

Pointing out your inaccuracies

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by Candyy ♡:

Originally posted by Aardvark:

You have completely failed to understand my topic.

Pointing out your inaccuracies

Well, first off. I have never said my cousin dresses up as an anime character.
Secondly, according to various statistics, the Japanese still work a hell a lot more than most other nations.

So no, there are no inaccuracies, you are just getting involved once again in something you have no clue about. You probably feel offended because you are an anime fan but dont remotely comprehend my topic.

[Candyy]

Originally posted by Aardvark:

Originally posted by Candyy ♡:

Pointing out your inaccuracies

Well, first off. I have never said my cousin dresses up as an anime character.
Secondly, according to various statistics, the Japanese still work a hell a lot more than most other nations.

So no, there are no inaccuracies, you are just getting involved once again in something you have no clue about. You probably feel offended because you are an anime fan but dont remotely comprehend my topic.

That is not the point... The point is not all of them work THAT much, is not like almost all just work 24/7, just a considerable amount of them (not a minority btw v:)

And idk why you bring up the cousin... That was not even part of the inaccuracies previously mentioned...

[𝕎𝕠𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕝𝕫]

Originally posted by Aardvark:

Originally posted by Candyy ♡:

Pointing out your inaccuracies

Well, first off. I have never said my cousin dresses up as an anime character.

...

Originally posted by Aardvark:

and is mostly dressing up like a 10 years old child trying to look like an anime character.

¯\__/¯

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by Candyy ♡:

Originally posted by Aardvark:

Well, first off. I have never said my cousin dresses up as an anime character.
Secondly, according to various statistics, the Japanese still work a hell a lot more than most other nations.

So no, there are no inaccuracies, you are just getting involved once again in something you have no clue about. You probably feel offended because you are an anime fan but dont remotely comprehend my topic.

That is not the point... The point is not all of them work THAT much, is not like almost all just work 24/7, just a considerable amount of them (not a minority btw v:)

And idk why you bring up the cousin... That was not even part of the inaccuracies previously mentioned...

I have never said all of them work that much, but the majority does. Learn how to read people's topics and stop interpreting your own twisted assumptions into everything.

Well, if it wasn't about my cousin I don't see why you mention clothing at all. LOL.

You act extremely confused and weird. Welcome to my ban list.

[Goldias]

I'm sure most anime fans is not as delusional as your cousin. We have enough sense.

[ZAP]

Just another country full of wannabe mericans.

Originally posted by snobalaen:

I heard Japanese people dislike western anime fans cause of their obnoxious behaviour and demeanor

They consider it dishonorable.

[Vinz Clortho]

Anime is a juxtaposition between Japanese and American culture to begin with, so it's unsurprising that is has so many fans here. Just because people fawn over something on the internet does not necessarily mean they can't distinguish between that behaviour and real life.
I believe it is the same with the Japanese people. Of course there will be some who will be ultra-conservative, and even some who are xenophobic. Overall I would expect the majority of them to be extremely polite, curious and respectful.
The Japanese themselves are massive Americanophiles. We live in a world where it's funny to troll about atomic bombs, so there will always be those kind of comments, but overall the relationship between Japan & the U.S has never been stronger. Add to that many Japanese and Americans who have inter-married and you can easily see that more unites them than sets them apart from one another.