I am going to attempt to finish answering all the questions I have yet to answer.
Is there a genre of anime you refuse to watch?
After going through the list of genres, I wouldn't say that there is a genre that I would refuse to watch no matter what, but there tend to be some genres that somewhat steers me away from watching a particular anime. Those include Harem, Hentai, Ecchi, Mecha, and Sports. However, if I do a little research and find out that there is more to the anime than just what it would be like if it was in its stereotyped genre, then I would still watch it.
How did you start watching anime?
Well, the great Internet was invented, so while I was still overly obsessed with Pokemon, I found out it was specifically called an "anime," so I looked into this particular style of animation and found out some of the cartoons I watched like Card Captor Sakura and Digimon were anime too. I don't think I really got into it until I discovered this channel called Anime On Demand (that was only offered for a short time, sadly) and I began to watch some popular dub anime like DN Angel, Full Metal Panic FUMOFFU, Azumanga Daioh and more. Then in 2008, I found this useful website (My Anime List) and I was able to keep track of the anime I watched instead of typing them all out on WordPad.
Will you still watch anime when you are old?
Only time will tell, but I'm sure I will. It's not like anime is only for kids. I've come across some wonderful masterpieces that I'm sure I would enjoy in my old age when I can really appreciate them like this short film called La Maison de Petits Cubes. I showed that to my dad after I saw it and it made him cry and I knew it would because he's 62 and he has had plenty of experiences like the animation portrayed. In short, yes I will.
Fave voice actors/actresses:
Oh, where do I begin? Rica Matsumoto must be my favorite because she pulls off the evil voice very well. And hell, she made the best voice actor for Yami no Bakura in Yuugiou. Takehito Koyasu would have to be my favorite male voice actor being the awesome voice of Fool from Kaleido Star and Nougami Neuro. Honorable mentions would be Megumi Ogata (Yukito from CCS/Masaya from Tokyo Mew Mew/original Yuugi from first series Yuugiou), Saeko Chiba (Natsuki from Mai Hime/Mai Otome) and there's probably more, but I don't really bother looking them up.
Have you ever had an anime-related dream?
I suppose so, but I wouldn't really remember. I'm sure a lot of my dreams come from the anime I watch the previous night if I really get into it, but I don't think it would be the same as the anime I watched. I do remember an awfully strange dream I felt like I had twice about some kind of monster terrorizing my town (looked like Godzilla or something) and we were hiding at school (which all of a sudden was a lot bigger than it should be) and well, it was pretty exciting if I didn't think it was real at the time (I wish I had lucid dreams). Yeah, I feel strange for sharing that with you all now.
Do you like any characters that have had very little screen-time, like just an episode or three?
Of course! I love those underappreciated characters. It makes me disappointed sometimes when they don't provide a backstory for them either.
Can you immediately identify any seiyuu(voice actor/actress) by the sound of their voice?
Probably not. If I hear a character speak and think it's awfully familiar, I will look up the character I thought he or she sounded like and see who the voice actor was, but I wouldn't know the name of the voice actor if I just heard the voice. I could tell that Masaya from Tokyo Mew Mew sounded like Yukito from CCS when I first heard him, but I didn't know who the voice actor was until I looked her up. Same goes for Fool and Neuro.
What are your top ten animes? (and if you want: you can list why)
1. Kaleido Star; I first watched some random dubbed episodes of this anime on Anime on Demand, but I finally watched the subbed version from start to finish during my winter vacation just because I remembered how silly it was and how beautiful the animation was. I'm not into the sports genre, but the kind of ballet/acrobats/hardcore dancing combination they do in this anime is very engaging. After I saw this series, I seriously searched the Internet for something, anything like the Kaleido Stage that they created in this anime. If ever such a thing was real, I would go see it no matter how far. Anyway, to make this really long story, somewhat short, it was a really inspiring anime. At times you wished you could jump into the screen and help the main protagonist, Sora, out, and other times you cried for her because you know she's in a tough spot, but she always pulls through somehow. And that's why you watch it.
2. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni; You're probably thinking I have this in my favorites because I have a twisted mind (if you've seen this series) and I do somewhat, but I just love this series for its diversity. Everyone recommends it for its gore and crazy characters, but there was humor preceding an episode that ended with torture and it was unexpected at the time. Things seem to go normal and then the show does a complete 360 and everything becomes crazy. Not only that, but each episode leaves you wondering what the hell just happened and wanting for more. And that's why a lot of college students marathon this series in one night with their friends. : P
3. Mai Hime; At first I was turned off by the fact that the main protagonist had big breasts which led me to believe that this was just going to be a stupid ecchi series, but I was wrong. There was still some ecchi, but only for humor, so it was enjoyable because they knew when it was appropriate. After watching the second season, I almost felt that Otome was better than Hime, but they are both great in their own way, so I can't prefer one to the other. If it wasn't for Hime, I wouldn't have watched Otome, so Hime remains in my list for now. (Though if you haven't seen either, you can watch either one first. They are their own series, it's just similar characters in alternate universes.)
4. Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro; If you enjoy detective stories like Sherlock Holmes, you'll enjoy this. If you liked Kuroshitsuji because of Sebastian, you will enjoy this because Neuro is very similar to Sebastian. Annnnd, I must say, after watching each episode, what I look forward to the most is the awesome phrase, "The culprit is . . . you!" The series might get boring to some because it has the same pattern for the first half of the series, but then it gets really interesting. There's not much more to say except it ended too soon.
5. Valkyria Chronicles; I saw a well-made music video and that's what got me into this series. What I think made it interesting for me was the fact that it was a military setting that was portrayed rather realistically. I would have expected mecha robots thrown in, but surprisingly, there were none. They used actual weapons that would have been used in a war. And what I think that tops it off for me is the whole "brotherhood between your comrades" theme that really made the series extra special. You knew that not everyone was going to survive and after learning about the characters, you cried when they died. I think they did well at creating this kind of perspective for viewers who have never been in the army. In this series, you get a taste of what the army is like as far as the time you spend with your comrades.
6. Princess Tutu; I have to admit it was pretty slow at first, but it picks up in the second half. This is another series I saw first in dub on Anime on Demand and decided to watch it from start to finish. The only thing that is wrong with this anime is the title. If you saw the title and knew nothing else about it, you would think it's one of those shoujos centered around ballet. In all honesty, it is, but with a lot more to it. I really can't say more, but it's definitely worth checking out.
7. Shigofumi; One of those anime where you read the premise and you still have no idea what the heck the anime is about, so you watch it and find out. I'll save you a few clicks, so I'll tell you what I read: A shinigami (death god) delivers shigofumi which is basically a letter from the person that died and they usually leave them behind to tell something to their loved ones. So you're thinking now, what's the point? What's the plot? Why is it so good? It's another anime that has a lot more to it than meets the eye. The series starts out with the delivery of these letters, but then they start to get into Fumika, the shinigami's, past and darker themes are brought up.
8. Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora; This is the perfect example of a short, but sweet anime (and where my username comes from). A six-episode span anime about a boy in a hospital who meets a somewhat annoying girl who you later find out doesn't have very long to live. It's a bittersweet tale that all romance fans can enjoy.
9. Card Captor Sakura; It's just one of those anime that ever real fan should watch once. A sweet little fourth grader who you would want as your daughter because she's such a good girl, right? Not to mention, every other character is impossible to hate. A great mix of magic, comedy, drama, romance, action and adventure!
10. Grave of the Fireflies; Where to start on this one? A boy who has no choice but to step up and take care of his sister during times of war. He makes choices and takes responsibility and still, not all goes right. I love the fact that this movie isn't pointing fingers or trying to make one specific people look victims. It's about survival during hard times and the consequences you face for the choices you make.
My bottom five tends to change around a little, but they would still be favorites if not in the top ten.
Would you cosplay one or more of your favorite anime characters?
I was going to cosplay as Itachi (when I was still watching Naruto before the never-ending filler season showed up) because I bought some of the things he wears when I went to the convention. Now, it seems like a waste of money, but if I were to cosplay with friends, I would like to go as Natsuki from Mai Hime. There are probably other characters I wouldn't mind dressing up as, but I'm not really into cosplaying. I would rather take pictures of other cosplayers.
What anime character if any would you want to make out with?
Heh. Heh. If I was younger, I would name a lot of guys, but I would go with one only: Yami no Bakura from Yuugiou. As much as secretly think that some guys look handsome or sexy, they are only eye candy to me. I'm not a big fangirl like I used to be.
Fave characters: List your top 3 guys & top 3 girls
Yami no Bakura (Yuugiou)
Nougami Neuro (Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro)
Faldio Landzatt (Valkyria Chronicles)
Kuga Natsuki (Mai Hime)
Naegino Sora (Kaleido Star)
Selvaria Bles (Valkyria Chronicles)
Do you like to pair up charactes? If so what are some of your faves?
Of course, but I've really gotten out of being really supportive of couples because apparently, shippers ruin anime or something. I just like to enjoy anime for the most part, but I support most canon couples and non-canon couples (if it's a big anime with lots of couples). I could name a few, but if I start, I would probably name them all and then would really hurt my fingers.
What characters from different animes do you think might be good together?
I really don't think about cross-shipping so much, but I guess if I had to choose one, Rin from Fate/Stay Night would go well with Akira from Dance in the Vampire Bund. He would make a good servant and I don't think he looks good with loli vampires.
What is your favourite episode?
Favorite episode of all time? It would have to be the final episode of Kaleido Stage, episode 51 where Sora and Layla performed together. It was breathtaking and unbelievable and yet almost believable. It was the best ending ever and it left me in tears.
Favorite Villain?
Yami no Bakura if that wasn't already obvious. : x
What is the best of the new animes you have seen lately?
I don't like watching anime that are currently ending because if it's actually really good, I don't want to have to wait so long for the next episode to be aired. The ones that have recently been completed like Inuyasha The Final Act and Ookami Kakushi are the only recent ones I've watched completely. Ookami was pretty disappointing, but the final Inuyasha season was satisfying. I'm glad it ended as well as it did. I'm currently watching Dance in the Vampire Bund and it's alright, but somewhat slow.
If you could make yourself as an anime character, would you wield any weapons? If so, what would be your weapon of choice?
I would say a scythe, but that's gotten awfully popular with those horror anime lurking about. I would say an old fashioned katana would suit my needs.
Do you guys like anime or manga better?
I watch anime the most. I don't really have time to sit down and read graphic novels. If I have time to read, it would be an actual novel.
Is there a manga that you want to be made into an anime?
I wish After School Nightmare, Her Majesty's Dog and Juvenile Orion were made into anime.
Anyone own some anime t-shirts?
I don't think so.
What was your first manga that you ever got?
I remember perfectly. It was Kare First Love Volume 5 which had a really ecchi scene. My friend got it for my birthday and when I was reading it, everyone was reading it behind me and they thought it was the perfect manga for me, those 'tards. I eventually bought all the novels and now it's one of my all time favorite manga.
What anime characters do you dislike & why?
I dislike annoying characters who have no redeeming qualities or no character development. Not to mention, characters that are very bland and don't do anything to make the show any better. It makes you wonder why they were in the show to begin with.
What is the most recent anime you watched?
I saw episode three of Dance in the Vampire Bund earlier today and I saw the first episode of Hitsuji no Uta most recently. The animation is disappointing because they had a terrible budget, but it's fine. I don't expect much from OVAs.
Your opinion of fanservice in Anime?
It's fine sometimes as long as it's for humor purposes, but if there's too much of it, you might as well make it a hentai.
What anime character do you think would be best to go on a vacation with you, and where?
If I had a contract with Sebastian, he would be very convenient to have around no matter where I traveled. I guess Germany would be fun to visit with him!
Which anime is your favorite OST from?
My absolute favorite must be Tsubasa Chronicle. Kajiura Yuki did most of the music in the anime and it's all great to listen to. Mai Hime's soundtrack sounds great too (because of Kajiura Yuki again). And another one would have to be Genji Monogatari Sennenki. The instrumental music is very relaxing.
And another question for you all to answer!
Does a well-made anime music video encourage you to watch the anime it features? Does a poorly made anime music video discourage you from watching the anime it features?
