The return of: What kind of anime fan are you?

[Lego]

A while back I made a thread like this(the forum most likely ate it). I figured that I would put it in the general anime forum, because I wasn't sure if it had anything to do with R1 DVD's(the fact that we have people from various countries posting). I was going to make a poll, but I thought that it would be better for people just to post what kind, rather then leaving a option off the poll.

Anywho, lets get on to the topic. The one thing I love about being a anime fan is that I get to meet many different people. Each person has a favorite show, character and so forth. But you can kind of generally lump people together in a few categories. This is especially true with anime now airing on CN, and new fans coming in via Inu Yasha and FMA.

Personally, I consider myslef a "quiet" anime fan. Sure I have my anime collection, I buy anime and sometimes manga in stores like Borders, Best Buy, and Barnes and Noble, but I find myself being "quiet" about it. I'm not one of those people who will be reading Newtype USA in store and carry on loudly about a show, or start adopting anime phrases to use when talking to the clerk.

The same can be said for my fandom in general. I hang out with a diverse group of friends. Some like anime, some only like shows like Champloo or FMA, others hate its guts. I'm not the kind of fan to try to convert every single person I meet to like anime, or stand up when I hear strangers talking about anime sucks or this show sucks. In general I only seem to feel completely comfortable going in depth about anime with fellow anime fans, such as AOD, or other places.

[something]

We had a similar thread lately that asked how you show your fandom. Like I said in that one, I'll talk to other fans online, watch lots, buy lots, but generally not bring it up with people unless I know they're fans. The place I meet most new people is school anyway, and there's a lot other than anime on my mind when I'm there.

[Lego]

Ah, didn't see that one. I thought since the year was winding down, peoples attitudes might of changed or etc. It's still interesting to see how other anime fans go about their fandom. The post necessarily isn't just about showing your fandom, but also what type of fan do you consider yourself "privately". Such as online, when buying or watching series(what makes you leap towards a certain genre) and things of that nature.

[aquapermanence]

The satirical kind. [img]/images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif[/img]

I'm an anime fan who likes sharing my interest with others; I like watching with other people and discussing with them. I'm usually more interested in hearing what others have to say; I end up listening more than talking.

I'm also a writer, although I consider myself an amateur. One of these days I'd like to do a story in a graphic novel format, but I'd need to train my hand at drawing better. Anime has helped me refine my taste in character, costume, and mechanical design, but developing my own consistent style is going to take a lot of time and effort. (At least when working with words I don't always have to go into the minutest descriptive detail about the shape of someone's hair or clothing or, say, spaceship.)

[meganly_chan]

I'm quiet about it, at least in real life. I buy and watch anime, buy and read manga, read fanfiction, talk on message boards and the like, but I won't bring it up unless the person/people I'm talking to are anime fans or I think it's OK (which is rare). So generally, I keep my interest to myself.

[excel7769]

I had a post like this (Didn't do so well [img]/images/graemlins/stunned0.gif[/img]) Oh well, you ask the question better anyways. For me I won't twist anybody's arm about the fact I really enjoy anime, however I'll watch it on the communte to and from work and on lunch break (It really breaks up the tedium of my job.) If people ask I tell them what I'm watching, and most of the time they don't understand what it is anyways and leave me alone. I got a group of friends and we all kinda enjoy anime along the same lines each watching and giving a chance to whatever the other has to offer. Beyond that, nothing really out of the ordinary.

[Bullfrog]

I'll answer any who ask about anime the depth of fandom, however I don't actively bring it up in conversation.

As I so rarely purchase from an actual Brick and Mortar store, the whole issue of being public about my purchases is not applicable.

I guess I run to the principle - some people like anime, others like other things that I can't stand. As long as they don't insist I like their hobby, I won't force mine down their throat.

A live and let live policy.

Having said that though, I'm quite happy to wear t-shirts that come with the titles I've purchased, as well as other bits and pieces (bags, hats etc).

[Loafy]

I'm a functional nerd. I buy a lot of comics and a lot of anime but I bathe regularly, am well-dressed and presentable, don't own an anime t-shirt, can carry on a conversation not involving anime or comics, do not revolt others and have had sex with an actual other person.

[ibby]

I'm a quiet fan in that I buy and watch my anime, and talk to people at my local anime shop about it. I try not to bring my hobby in day to day conversations. I hang around people how either like or dislike anime. I don't mind talking about anime on anime baords such as this.

[Suwako Moriya]

Okay I watch anime through multiple means. I buy anime dvds. Sometimes I buy music cds related to anime. I discuss some of the series I watch with others in certain topics. Assuming of course I'm not the only person watching the anime and wanting to discuss it. There are some series I watch that I don't really discuss per say myself come to think of it. So my passion for series discussion can vary. There are times I'll be passive in a topic or get deeply involved in a debate. I could go into more detail, but to make a long story, I have not really decided what type of anime fan I am. So draw your own conclusion. Just make sure it includes the words "wonderful" and "divine".