• glimse@lemmy.world
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    I really wish there was more evolution in anime. I used to like it a lot but I’ve grown to really dislike the art style because it’s so homogenous. I’m sure I’m missing out on great stories but I’m so damn bored of cookie cutter kawaii characters

    I know that’s not every anime so no need to reply with the exceptions to the rule. The two most popular styles are “generic anime” (this) and “chibi anime” (creepy/gross)

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      4 months ago

      If you’re looking for more unique styles of anime, try out jojo’s bizarre adventure or dorohedoro. Both have quite a unique drawing style (for anime) and world building

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      Mahou shoujo Madoka magika is one fantastic story. And only 12 episodes or 2 movies (they are the same, just less OP/EDs).

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            Yeah but that’s what I’m saying, I dislike the generic aesthetic enough that it takes away most of the enjoyment. If I was neutral on that it’d be no big deal, but the story is only part of visual media

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              @glimse @msage Hey, I don’t wanna spoil it to you, but know that the show’s events make the visuals change and mix together with a veeeery different style. It’s honestly one of the most aesthetically unique animes I’ve watched, you’ll know what I mean if you watch at least one ep

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              It’s 4 hours total, so you could not pick worse time to write all that.

              The entire show is very purposeful, and it reveals the meanings slowly. That’s why you need to push through the first hour.

              I almost gave up, many of my friends gave up, but those who gave it a serious try, were rewarded.

              I went from ‘wtf is this shit’ to my absolute most favourite piece of media ever.

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        There is a third original movie and they are making a 4th original. They’re was also a size anime loosely based on the mobile game.

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          Third movie was really weird.

          Maybe it was the crazy subtitles I had when it came out, but I didn’t like it as much as the original.

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      Afaik the manga art style evolved in the first place because it’s very economic, particularly with facial expressions, and allows pumping out thick volumes of comics every week.