Why Do Anime Dudes Have So Many Nosebleeds?
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In real life, people get nosebleeds for reasons that include dry air, allergies, and other causes that have nothing to do with being turned on. In anime, nosebleeds have a more lustful cause, as they're a visual stand-in for a feeling of arousal. This isn't completely illogical, as arousal does involve increased blood flow, just not to the nose.
However, strict Japanese censorship laws make it hard for anime characters to talk openly about feeling aroused, so anime studios get their point across via fountains of hemoglobin.
Why Is That Anime Lady Being So Rude?
[ranking: 8]
Impolite characters exist in every medium, but anime features a unique form of rude femme, the tsundere. Tsunderes are girls and women who treat others with indifference, disdain, or even cruelty. They're typically shown being physically violent, though that violence is often exaggerated for comedic effect, and doesn't usually cause lasting damage. However, the tsundere has a softer side that comes out when she's around her loved ones. She might make the boy she likes lunch, while claiming that she's not doing it because she likes him. Instead, she'll say that he's too dumb to do it himself.
This trope is common in anime because fans can't get enough of it. According to psychologist and anime fan Yoshihito Nait??, tsunderes are appealing because they start off with a baseline of negative behavior, but improve over time. This create the illusion of progress, which is more psychologically validating than watching a character whose personality is static from start to finish.
What's With All The Pink Flowers In Romance Anime?
[ranking: 14]
Cherry blossom trees, also known as sakura trees, appear so often in anime that it sometimes seems like other plants don't exist. In Japanese culture, these trees are a source of powerful symbolism, as their delicate blossoms ?? which appear in Japan at the start of spring ?? are associated with the fragility of both life and beauty.
Since their appearance coincides with the start of the Japanese school year, they're also associated with new beginnings. For these reasons, sakura trees are a common anime motif, especially in romantic dramas.
Why Do All The Characters Sound The Same?
[ranking: 12]
There are two reasons why it can sometimes be hard to distinguish between anime characters based on voice alone. The first is that, for English-speaking viewers who enjoy subbed anime, it's harder to pick up nuances in an unfamiliar language. Sure, it's possible to notice the differences between high and low voices, but it's much more difficult to pick up on the unique dialect of say, the Nagoya dialect and the Miyazaki dialect.
The second reason is that a lot characters actually do sound similar. Anime voice actors play numerous roles across all genres. Hiroshi Kamiya, for example, has lent his voice to close to 100 different characters. As for dubbed anime, it's rare to find a show that Vic Mignogna doesn't appear in. Of course, professional actors can vary how they sound depending on the project, but some similarity is inevitable.
What's With All The Weird Hairstyles?
[ranking: 2]
Some of the weirdest hairstyles ever conceived are featured in anime, and it can be baffling for both non-fans and those who are well-versed in the style. The reason why some character's hair resembles a robotic crab hood ornament all comes down to marketing.
When characters have bizarre hair, it creates a silhouette that distinguishes them from others in the series, and it also helps make the franchise instantly recognizable. This makes it easier to create merchandise, and solidifies brand recognition.
Why Do Characters Have Such Huge Breasts?
[ranking: 7]
Anime characters often have unrealistically huge breasts, and for some reason, non-anime fans feel the need to question this. The reasoning is pretty simple: sex sells, and anime studios want to keep viewers interested.
However, breasts weren't always considered attractive in Japan. Prior to the 1940s, the focus was on their biological purpose, I.E. feeding babies. Things changed when World War II brought Japan into contact with the USA, a nation that was just starting to seriously sexualize breasts. The idea caught on, and now enormous boobs are a staple of fan service anime.
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