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08-09-2018, 12:19 PM | #1 |
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So like most people I got into toku heroes like Power Rangers when I was young, watch it throughout my teen years and into my early 20's. I still watch these shows right now at the age of 25. Do you feel bad or embarrassed that you like shows that's aimed predominantly at middle school children in Japan? Sometimes I feel worry about talking about these shows around other people to avoid them from laughing at me or finding it strange.
In High School, people found out that I was still watching Power Rangers and other shows on Cartoon Network, Disney, Nick and ABC Family that they laugh at me. People would go up to me and be like "You are a total loser for liking kiddie shows" and "You won't be getting laid if they see your Power Rangers & Transformers collection". Everyone else in High School was into Sports, Call of Duty, InfoWars, The Hills, Gears of War, Tosh.0 and Jersey Shore meanwhile I didn't care for those stuff. Last edited by Genocyber; 08-09-2018 at 12:22 PM.. |
08-09-2018, 12:48 PM | #2 |
Showa Girl
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"Sports, Call of Duty, InfoWars, The Hills,"
One of these things is not like the other, one of these things definitely does not belong... But yeah, nah, I totally get you. It's something I've been able to just shrug off over a gradual process; as long as you're self-aware there's really not too much of a problem. It certainly depends on the people you surround yourself with, though. If your friends would raise an eyebrow at your first mentioning you like these things then that's one thing, but it would be another if they were openly mocking you. You're fine to enjoy whatever you want and people you like to associate with shouldn't be shaming you for that.
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08-09-2018, 12:55 PM | #3 |
Dai Shogun
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No. And let’s be real, no one in today’s world where Marvel movies are the hottest stuff and cartoons are considered "cool" can seriously give you shit for liking Toku. They may try, but they can’t.
In my opinion, watching Toku and collecting figures is one of the healthiest hobbies around. As long as you don’t go overboard but that’s true with every hobby. If you’re afraid of being judged, sell it better: You’re watching Japanese Iron Man / Spider-Man. It’s kinda goofy at times but the special effects are cool. Done. Deliver it with a straight face, be firm and funny about it, and no one who isn’t already trying to hate you will. And you’re better off without those people in your life anyways. It may be my naïve view on the world but I never had any problem with people hating on what I like to do in my free time. |
08-09-2018, 01:55 PM | #4 |
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So like most people I got into toku heroes like Power Rangers when I was young, watch it throughout my teen years and into my early 20's. I still watch these shows right now at the age of 25. Do you feel bad or embarrassed that you like shows that's aimed predominantly at middle school children in Japan? Sometimes I feel worry about talking about these shows around other people to avoid them from laughing at me or finding it strange.
In High School, people found out that I was still watching Power Rangers and other shows on Cartoon Network, Disney, Nick and ABC Family that they laugh at me. People would go up to me and be like "You are a total loser for liking kiddie shows" and "You won't be getting laid if they see your Power Rangers & Transformers collection". Quote:
But yeah, nah, I totally get you. It's something I've been able to just shrug off over a gradual process; as long as you're self-aware there's really not too much of a problem.
It certainly depends on the people you surround yourself with, though. If your friends would raise an eyebrow at your first mentioning you like these things then that's one thing, but it would be another if they were openly mocking you. You're fine to enjoy whatever you want and people you like to associate with shouldn't be shaming you for that. Quote:
Star Wars "Clone Wars" is getting a revival, and I highly doubt that a bunch of clamoring children were the ONLY reason for that one! Marvel is big-money, A-list Actors!!! Transformers also has something on that, but to a lesser extent because the Bay-verse is the BAY-VERSE!!! The massive selection of comics and their characters and stories have made them fashionable! A guy I know would take "SAGA" to work and his co-workers would read them and then start asking questions, until my friend started feeling like a drug dealer because they would want to know more or when a new copy was out! P.R. has a also gotten slightly more HUMAN, more REAL, and slightly more DARK with their comics! Boom! has effectively made the property more of a draw than was believed possible a mere ten years ago! My college campus was advertising Pokemon Go! when it first came out! The old "rules" don't matter as much, and even if they do, "Who cares?" May seem childish, to you on some level and to others on a greater level, but don't let it get to you! If they think you will not have a meaningful relationship BECAUSE of that, don't let that get to you either! I don't have anyone in my life as of yet, but if I do, I hope that someone will be receptive to such likes; an equal "nerd"! |
08-09-2018, 04:10 PM | #5 |
Tokusatsu Hero
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I don't and neither should you. I'm not afraid to show off the hobbies and interest that I enjoy. As long if you don't shove it into other people faces or being a total jackass about it, you should be good to go.
Watching & liking A kids' show, movie, video game, book, etc as an adult is perfectly fine. While I'm not into kids stuff like some people here, but I do have a fair share of stuff aim to kids and teens that I enjoy (I won't be on this site if I didn't). I think the reason most adults today give people flack about people liking Power Rangers as an adult is because people are raised to give up on childish things at a certain age if you want society to accept you. Most causal adults watch stuff like The Walking Dead, CSI, Law & Order, Game of Thrones, West World, Empire, etc because they feel like it is less geeky and childish to them compare to something like Power Rangers. I feel like an adult liking children stuff would be a problem if they only watch and like children stuff and nothing else. That would not be a very healthy thing to do and you should have other adult hobbies & interest as well. I will say the same thing if someone who is a total edgelord that only likes edgy shit and nothing else. As long if you like Kamen Rider, Super Sentai and Power Rangers in a good moderation and are balancing your viewing & habits out with a variety of stuff other than Kamen Rider and Super Sentai, it's totally fine. If you have adult responsibilities and interest than no one should care because you are paying your bills, taxes and other stuff that you keep yourself alive in this current world.
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08-09-2018, 04:25 PM | #6 |
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08-09-2018, 05:02 PM | #7 |
Tokusatsu Hero
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I can understand what Genocyber went through. I had some people in Elementary school that thought I was strange for liking stuff like Godzilla and anime. People made fun of rubber suits and I'm like "Most American movie monsters are guys in rubber suits too". In 1998, it was worse when you had kids that told me on how much cooler that the American Godzilla was compare to the Japanese Godzilla.
With anime, people thought these cartoons are so strange and unusual compare to what they watched. I remember I brought Key the Metal Idol to school for show & tell back in the 1st grade before my teacher turn it off. I even try to explain how cool Vampire Hunter D, Akira and Casshan Robot Hunter was at the time too and no one cared (This was back in 1997). You are always going to have people that will judge you and you should not push them to like your hobbies.
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08-09-2018, 06:18 PM | #8 |
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When it comes to toku I'm kind of reserved on the subject, as no one I know irl watches it and I end up being the only one, staying up on a Saturday night to watch the latest Kamen Rider and Super Sentai episodes live.
I've been trying to convince my brother who is a massive weeb to watch Kamen Rider Gaim (on the basis that he's seen Madoka and liked it so I thought he might like more Urobochi stuff) but he's the type of guy who is more willing to do his own thing regardless of what anyone else says so no luck there. None of my closest friends could care less about it and I don't even mention it to people who have no idea what it is. Kind of why I ended up on these forums to be honest, to have someone to talk to about this stuff. I don't really feel bad for watching the shows though. As long as the storyling is engaging (like Gaim or Build) then I am all for watching some action and am old enough to recognise the true intentions behind the shows. I also found myself preferring Rider for that very reason, because at it's best, it is worthwhile watching regardless of the fact that they are trying to sell you at least 20-30 toys a year per season and if you don't live in Japan you have to pay extra for shipping making it cost way more that it's worth to get a piece of plastic you'll probably end up leaving on a shelf as a display.
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08-09-2018, 06:26 PM | #9 |
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I like sci fi and fantasy stuff and that's all.
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08-09-2018, 07:50 PM | #10 |
Stronger Than You
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Never. I display my Toku shit right beside my ponies and Transformers.
You shouldn't let others disparage you from enjoying what you like. I remember during my time in middle school, everyone was talking about how cheesy Power Rangers was, and during the entire conversation, the only thing going through my mind was the Ninja Storm theme I can understand how it feels to be ostracized for liking something "Immature" and such, but at the end of the day, it's your hobby. It's not your job to fit in with whatever groups, especially when they're not even your friends.
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