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I think anime has been on the decline and I wanted to find the cause. Obviously these are just my thoughts but I've came to the conclusion that it is in fact K-On that killed anime Why is this? Well before K-On A lot of show had different and unique feeling to them. Think of slice of life, I.e Great teacher Onizuka, Futakoi, Azumanga Daioh, Pani poni dash, Haibane Renmei, Cromartle high school. All of these have differing executions too them which makes them all distinct. K-On ruined this, Not because of the moe, Azumanga daioh can technically be classified as Moe. But the actual reason is because it started the trend of CGDCT anime which has killed all of the competing slice of life genres due to it's oversaturation and ease of making money. We'll never see something like a modern GTO due to moral corruption and decadance, We'll never see a pure romance, We'll never have dumb comedies. Nothing more than the same recycled shit is all we got now. Which is how the industries worked in the past. However it's never been this extreme. K-On enters the picture because CGDCT makes easy money and all you have to have is pretty visual without any substance or heart to back it up. The endless consumers eat this shit up because he's an enemy of all that is just.
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I actually like current anime, I'm watching more now than ever before.

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Copying is a feature of all media throughout all time. Nothing is ever new, it's always an iteration of what came before.

> Expect pre WWI West level of bachelorhood and the associated problems. 

That's actually simply based on a phenomenon the west cannot understand and thus exaggerates and twists. The Sexless Japan thing isn't what they make it out to be, it's simply caused by the Japanese not really having a culture of dating(casual sex) like we do in the west, hence the age of virginity stays quite high, often being similar or a bit lower than the age at which they are getting married.

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> Copying was always a problem in Japanese cultural products. Back in the '90s people were crying about Evangelion clones. And Evangelion was a tongue-in-cheek clone of previous mecha shows to begin with.
wasn't the late '00s simply the time when most anime enthusiasts finally got broadband and were able to stay up to date with the ever-current season? Blu-Ray wasn't adopted to the same extent as DVDs and people also got smartphones. Packaged media started dying, (legal) streaming began.
Also, consider that China took over Japan as the second biggest economy in 2008 and that K-Pop has exploded in the early '10s. Japan just stopped being competitive. Dubs in the USA stopped being made, cons started collapsing. Also there was the depression and now there's another one.
Anime has really hit rock bottom recently. Sure I agree that copying is a problem. However there is a difference between copying some elements of a show and blatantly ripping off a previous work. I think people need to understand that. While obviously it depends on the degree and the amount of elements taken. For instance harem anime usually borrow entire character archetypes, similar plot points, usually add their own specific gimmick and call it a day. It makes harem anime feel similar with no distinction to tell them apart. As an example I'll show how a harem anime could be handled.
> MC isn't a completely pussy 
> Girls all get a backstory and each one gets explored.
> Make MC help each girl and her problem. 
> Tension between the girls to see who can get the MC
> Try to avoid character stereotypes. I.e tsundere kicking MC these are good to build off of but if you don't build then nothing of value comes from them.
> Make the MC actually choose one half way through the show.
Obviously there are multiple different ways you can do this. One way is giving the characters two personality quirks. I.e Girl A is Mischievous but also caring, Girl B is acting stupid but also surprisingly smart Girl C is serious but also condescending. Give them a flaw and a strength and you can build from there. Most authors just use character stereotypes and it get's boring. 

> I also like your point about the technological change on the production side. Don't forget about Korean and later Vietnamese outsourcing either... oh CGDCT means "cute girls doing cute things"... nonetheless there was the technological change of CG.
Technological change exacerbates the problem. The problem with CGDCT anime is that they are simple to make and require little effort from the author other than an outlandish premise. It makes things feel the same, The other side of the coin i.e light novels also does damage to the scene with endless amounts of shows with similar premises all executed the same way. Nothing new and refreshing ever comes and the changes in production makes people be safe and not try anything new and distinct. 

Anime Youtubers are a problem as well. As they overthink the shit out of modern anime in order to justify there love for them. It's honestly pathetic. To the point where I'm just watching older anime rather than trying anything new. 


> It's over. Japan will never be comfy again.
It's not impossible but considering the lack of quality of modern anime it's certainly a possibility.

Cute girls can't be the reason why anime is shit. Events like embed related are celebrated like superbowl every year there. They WANT this stuff.
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> That's actually simply based on a phenomenon the west cannot understand and thus exaggerates and twists. The Sexless Japan thing isn't what they make it out to be, it's simply caused by the Japanese not really having a culture of dating(casual sex) like we do in the west, hence the age of virginity stays quite high, often being similar or a bit lower than the age at which they are getting married.


That's literally what was happening in late 19th century and early 20th century America and Europe. And it still means that guys are not getting sex while they would like to i.e. they're incels. 
And I'd argue that Japan is ahead of the curve and chads are having a ton of sex. Maybe there are less promiscous women but they're 1, women, 2, asian so why would I believe what they say on surveys?

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It's what happened in Europe from the middle ages onward until the modern times. It's really not new, the age at which people did this sort of thing always used to be high as sex before marriage was shunned.



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Does anyone else think Americans are too prideful of themselves. I feel like they're extremely self centered and it makes it really frustrating to talk with them. I know the Jews control the country but why do Americans have such patriotism while at the same time they loathe themselves. It's something I've never quite understood. It's hard to discuss this because one side calls you racist and the other calls you anti white. You must uncover the flaws of the character of a people before you can go about fixing them and that's something Americans really want to avoid. I get that some Americans can be pretty defensive when it comes to things like their ethnicity because of all the divisive mongrel bullshit being pushed and obviously we all know who's promoting that type of propaganda. However that doesn't mean Americans are immune to criticism. I feel people use scapegoats to reflect any sort of criticism towards themselves and it makes it hard to discuss any sort of faults. It's great to love your country and your people but you should always be willing to look at your people from differing perspectives.
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 >>/372/
So you have a soft spot for Italians huh.

 >>/373/
> We are united just as easily as we are divided. With so much diversity in opinion, you will eventually bring about one to the surface that enacts the herd mentality of agreeability. And, with such entitlement as living in a "first"-world country, what's not to like or agree on?
This is a big problem honestly. Everyone follows their own selfish desires. It's something that becomes apparent the more you recognize that the thing that normalfags strive for the most is to be unique and different. Yet they berate us for being different. It's kinda ironic in a way. Since normalfags seem to think they are on the right side of history but in reality they are nothing more than mere footnotes. Everyone would rather live obliviously rather than face the cold hard truth of reality. Imageboard users escape too however in these parts of the internet you get hardened and while things like anime still does amuse us somewhat, we rather instead of indulging in it use it as an ideal. The reason such a thing as a "waifu" exists isn't because it's degenerate. Though it can become degenerate if you become over obsessive. It's merely what we as men want our women to have in terms of qualities we strive for. You used an especially good word to describe it.
> Decadence
The fact that waifu's are a thing we have isn't because we are deviant it's because we want things to be better than the current state of things. Everything is shit, and modern pop culture is the epitome of the current worlds state. Everyone unwilling to change simply because they are too unwilling or are addicted to things like porn. I watch anime. However I also exercise, Eat healthily, Go out for walks, Work, Read and similar things. Anime is simply a hobby for me. Yet for others it's a way of life. That to me is horrifying. Anime is great, But holding it up as the absolute pinnacle of life is seemingly trying to use anime to replace something that is sorely lacking.

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Indeed, as men we strive towards ideals, which are all in how we model them to be. While remembering that man is both the marble and the sculptor, our true challenge lies in implementing our ideals and thus our dreams into reality, taking a hardened mind and concentrated spirit, not relinquishing this life from what life may become. Rather, we desire no longer, coming to understand and acknowledge how powerful 'want' may succeed over 'need', as many are coming to observe currently. Unfortunate circumstances rear themselves in present time, children raised around hypersexuality being normalized since the time I came into being in the early 90's. This only warps the child away from rational living, preparing nothing in advance for livelihood. Instead of a future built by hands that love what they do, with greater love for what has been achieved, the lower mind dominates the actions of man, cutting away the Achilles' heel. In plain sight, when a couple looks more to their oartner's body rather than their eyes, the person of observation lost true sight to the one they are with. Individual subjectivity over objective love, and thus, truth itself. 

Lest the continuity of discussion involve a downward direction, let us be reminded of matters involving importance. Values, virtues; what once held high credence to the pedigree of man may be restored by pillars set on a firm, steady foundation, and let it point towards higher purpose. I will share one with you that has helped to strengthen my resolve in these times, especially when building bridges with those you enact your efforts. Reciprocity is truly phenomenal, and helps to provide valuable lessons. In order to give, one must be willing to receive, and in order to receive, one must be willing to give. When done genuinely and honestly, you have a circuit of true power. Each revolution made by this circuit provides countless blessings, as one may find, and can be found within the self. When we appreciate the self, of who we are, there comes a great relief. This is what not only America needs, but everyone that continues holding life in their being. Remind yourself of this, and loathe not the incredible gift of life that we have. Listen not to the voices outside of your control, and direct this appreciation inside.

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Posted too soon. Include that Americans are largely desensitized and demoralized, paving the road to derealization, a loss of touch with reality, fueling vain desires for escapism. Reality does not change, life does. This is part and parcel why we must strive to rise higher. Purpose only seems unreachable until we begin the ascent. Life is a summit, embrace this challenge and bear the lessons, no longer beating yourself up for learning them and instead applying them every step of the way. Power belongs to no system, despite how strong the illusions may be. You hold the power that others both crave and detest.

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> Indeed, as men we strive towards ideals, which are all in how we model them to be. While remembering that man is both the marble and the sculptor, our true challenge lies in implementing our ideals and thus our dreams into reality, taking a hardened mind and concentrated spirit, not relinquishing this life from what life may become. Rather, we desire no longer, coming to understand and acknowledge how powerful 'want' may succeed over 'need', as many are coming to observe currently. Unfortunate circumstances rear themselves in present time, children raised around hypersexuality being normalized since the time I came into being in the early 90's. This only warps the child away from rational living, preparing nothing in advance for livelihood. Instead of a future built by hands that love what they do, with greater love for what has been achieved, the lower mind dominates the actions of man, cutting away the Achilles' heel. In plain sight, when a couple looks more to their oartner's body rather than their eyes, the person of observation lost true sight to the one they are with. Individual subjectivity over objective love, and thus, truth itself. 
You can tell the character of a man by simply looking at how he copes with his life. Even simplistic things like a reasonable diet are difficult without proper amounts of discipline. Man strives to become great but is held back by his insecurities and more importantly, his hubris. When you think you are perfect that's the point you become lesser than dirt. A man should recognize his limitations and instead of hiding them he should try to limit them. Hypersexualization of society is another problem because it makes people care about pleasure rather than the practical choices. It's a shame but people never desire to leave their comfort. Most people would like to take the easy path but strong men take the hard path as a choice. It's this type of thinking that brings out the best of humanity. 

> Lest the continuity of discussion involve a downward direction, let us be reminded of matters involving importance. Values, virtues; what once held high credence to the pedigree of man may be restored by pillars set on a firm, steady foundation, and let it point towards higher purpose. I will share one with you that has helped to strengthen my resolve in these times, especially when building bridges with those you enact your efforts. Reciprocity is truly phenomenal, and helps to provide valuable lessons. In order to give, one must be willing to receive, and in order to receive, one must be willing to give. When done genuinely and honestly, you have a circuit of true power. Each revolution made by this circuit provides countless blessings, as one may find, and can be found within the self. When we appreciate the self, of who we are, there comes a great relief. This is what not only America needs, but everyone that continues holding life in their being. Remind yourself of this, and loathe not the incredible gift of life that we have. Listen not to the voices outside of your control, and direct this appreciation inside.
People aren't willing to take care of their brothers and sisters. That's effectively what a nation is. A family of people. The word king comes from kin. He is the father of the people so to speak. Life maybe difficult but hatred is what increases the difficulty. Self pity is the destruction of man.

> Posted too soon. Include that Americans are largely desensitized and demoralized, paving the road to derealization, a loss of touch with reality, fueling vain desires for escapism. Reality does not change, life does. This is part and parcel why we must strive to rise higher. Purpose only seems unreachable until we begin the ascent. Life is a summit, embrace this challenge and bear the lessons, no longer beating yourself up for learning them and instead applying them every step of the way. Power belongs to no system, despite how strong the illusions may be. You hold the power that others both crave and detest.
Stories shouldn't be used as a form of escapism. They should be used as something which people should aspire to be. It's why women were always portrayed as strong willed, noble and were virgins. Men were portrayed as strong, brave, Full of vigor and love for his people. Nowadays men are portrayed as weak while women are portrayed as strong. The fiction of the era is what defines the people of the era. I will say the ancients weren't perfect but no one is. You have to recognize weakness and overcome it. Not acknowledging it will destroy you.



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Alright so one of the things that really interests me for some reason is seeing how characters that come from the same series look completely different in the reboots of the series. This is obviously only for the older series but when it comes to some of them they look nothing like their new and "improved" counterparts. One of the biggest examples I can think of is Tokino Akiyama from Kujibiki Unbalance. Seriously if you put these two in the spotlight and told me they were the same individual I would never believe you. In tokino's case the OVA version to me is miles better. I wish these types of OVA's would come back because I seriously do miss them. They're pretty short as well meaning they don't waste much time. Another example which is less extreme is Tsutomo Senkawa from Tetsuwan no Birdy. Obviously aesthetics isn't everything to an anime but I feel like they ultimately add to the show and give it  a distinctive identity. Unlike modern shows that look the same feel the same and have similar premises to each other.


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I feel like everytime I walk on a bridge I get the feeling I'm about to fall off of it. I think I might have a fear of height. Have you guys ever had any fears and if you do have you gotten over them. If this is the case how did you get over your fear because it's something I would like to try and get rid of.



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Got any interesting youtube/bitchute/whatever channels to share?

I'll kick off the thread with 3 channels - 
The Proper People - They make videos about trespassing Abandoned "X"s from power plants to hotels.
https://invidio.us/channel/UCcem9I78ybZLHLRUlkUO3sw

Rev says desu - Anime shitposting
https://invidio.us/channel/UCaJ84U5xsjX9KT1mIF3B22w

Asha Logos - Political Alt-Right??? Commentary
https://invidio.us/channel/UCU7JpgUNUdapn8d8b0zMg3g
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Moth Light Media- It's about the evolution of animals.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOh5Ht3eB4914hMUfJkKa9g

AsaToshi- Does some really nice things in Miku Miku, it's the only thing of that sort I watch.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYbgK3TDYlBDANhv5NPwQQ

EA Story-He has some pretty good and detailed videos on numerous wars detailing unit locations and actions on the front lines.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCElybFZ60Hk1NSjgCf7I2sg

Greg's Airplanes and Automobiles- Has some quite good information on WW2 Fighters.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynGrIaI5vsJQgHJAIp9oSg


Jackson Crawford- Old Norse Linguist

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCxNFxw6iq-Mh4uIjYvufg





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Imageboards have become increasingly stagnant over time, Think about the overuse of pepe and wojak. They haven't died yet despite people starting to get sick of them. Obviously there are outside forces that are partly to blame, but imageboard users in general have become seemingly more passive overtime so I think shifting the blame onto something else simply exacerbates the problem rather than fixing it.
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>  Interesting that you're trying to write a book because I was going to start one though I'm currently deciding whether to do it in first person or third person. I want to do third person but first person is so much more natural to me so it's quite difficult to adapt.
My advice: write it in first person so it flows out naturally. Then, if you read through it and feel thrid person would be better, make that edit.
My book is written in a sort of 1700's archaic style, but the first drafts were just in regular language to get it out until I felt more comfortable.

 >>/332/
The thing is though. I wanted to write the entire thing in third person. My book is a fictional book so I felt that doing it in first person would feel a bit like I'm self inserting. I want to do something similar to a light novel.


 >>/333/
I feel First person is better. You can make your main character lie, bend truths, perceive things differently, deliberately ignore facts because he doesn't feel it's relevant only to make it show up later, and many things.

 >>/337/
You can do all of those things in third person as well though. Just don't make the character mention it. However I think this thread is going off topic. This was about imageboard stagnation not talking about the wonders of story telling. Though it seems that a lot of us here seem to have quite an affinity for it.



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I'm getting sick of vampires being portrayed as good guys. They're blood sucking monsters which feast on humans not some good misunderstood nice guy. It's something I've begun to notice but I genuinely think that it's rarer to see a bad vampire than a good one. Most shows take away traits from vampires to make them seem good. For example some of them may make them not need to drink the blood of humans to survive which kills the entire purpose of being a vampire and just makes them. I feel like twilight was the nail in the coffin for vampires when it made them into a deviant fetish for a women. Vampires should return to being villainous monsters.


Check out Vox Day's "Midnight's War" if your looking for a comic with evil vampires.
https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/midnights-war/not-even-the-wicked-dead-14/viewer?title_no=463673&episode_no=2

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> Vampires feel bloodlust in twilight though
I never actually brought that up as an example of vampires with no bloodlust. I said it ruined vampires forever. Due to it's portrayal of them as misunderstood good guys. What I don't understand is why it's so popular among women.

> Vampires are cool.
I agree with this however I think vampires are cool because of they're intimidation factor and how they come off as gentlemanly while hiding the monster within. It's one of those don't trust a book by it's cover idea's that really appeals to me. Obviously everyone can have their own opinions on the matter. But I prefer vampires being monsters.

> They need to save face but struggle with inner demons like me, except physically.
I wouldn't mind a story where a vampire was trying to turn back into a human because she was turned into one. That would be interesting to see and how the vampire would resist the temptation to drink blood. How they would adapt to not being able to walk out in the sun, How they would deal with people coming to literally kill them. That's a more unique take on the concept. You could make it a dumb comedy like the original dragon ball. However I still prefer the more beast like idea of a vampire.



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Alright a friend of yours comes up and says he's getting married. He says that his wife wanted him to pick the song because she believes she has terrible taste in music. However he is too scared to personally pick out any music so he asks you personally as his friend to specifically pick out a song for his wedding. He says that he trusts you enough that he won't double check the music and you can put it on for the wedding. What type of music would you put on for the wedding and why?

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Metallica is an interesting choice for wedding music. However it's not like the song is bad or anything. Honestly I kinda enjoyed it. Which is strange, considering I prefer Japanese music. Most European music has become about sex in drugs and it's made me quite disillusioned when it comes to English music. In fact I usually try to avoid it because of how corrupted it feels.



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> I was once sent home for biting another kid on the arm
Well sounds like you were pretty antisocial back then. I don't have any fond memories I had a pretty bland childhood with nothing of much consequence. 

 >>/307/
> There's something about bad or embarassing things that gets forever burned into our brain.
Maybe it's a response in order to make sure you don't repeat the same mistake over and over again. That makes most logical sense to me.





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