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Hey, Answerman! [2008-10-10]

Rabbits and guinea pigs ...it's like a one-two punch of pure cute. I've never seen them so affectionate though, mine just seem to blissfully ignore each other.

That second question reminds me of a few friends who've convinced themselves it's their God-given destiny to constantly try to bring more awareness to their favorite obscure titles. While there's nothing wrong about being enthusiastic over a lesser-known title but sometimes it comes off as elitism as they're convinced a well-known title is automatically inferior. There should be no shame in enjoying a successful title, nor superiority because you like something the average fan's never heard of.

That second question reminds me of a few friends who've convinced themselves it's their God-given destiny to constantly try to bring more awareness to their favorite obscure titles. While there's nothing wrong about being enthusiastic over a lesser-known title but sometimes it becomes elitism if they're convinced a well-known title is automatically inferior. There should be no shame in enjoying a successful title, nor superiority because you like something the average fan's never heard of.

First a foremost, Vision of Escaflowne, followed by Neon Genesis Evangelion, the first two seasons of Rurouni Kenshin, Fullmetal Alchemist, FLCL and Revolutionary Girl Utena

While there's nothing wrong about being enthusiastic over a lesser-known title but sometimes it becomes elitism if they're convinced a well-known title is automatically inferior.

There is this notion that it's some sort of huge injustice when your favorite crazy "niche" title isn't as popular as Naruto, and I never really understood that. It's like complaining that everyone's reading Harry Potter but you're reading Artemis Fowl and why doesn't everyone also love Artemis Fowl as much? Is it not OK to just really love the hell out of Vampire Knight without needing the added validation that comes with mainstream blockbuster success?

I would argue that it is, madam. It is, in fact, OK.

Name an amime series - not a movie - that you've watched more than twice, and tell us why.

Rabbits and guinea pigs ...it's like a one-two punch of pure cute. I've never seen them so affectionate though, mine just seem to blissfully ignore each other.

Name an amime series - not a movie - that you've watched more than twice, and tell us why.

Ryan Newberry's love for Gundam SEED makes me weep for the new generation of anime fans. If that show isn't the height of mediocrity in the Gundam franchise, I don't know what is, and I've been a Gundam fan for more than a decade.

I guess my own proudest moment of anime fandom would be when my DVD collection reached the sixth drawer.

This may come as a surprise to you, but not everyone spares a thought for the original series – and nor should they have to. It's nice that you get a sense of superiority from your Gundam eletism, but know there are those of us who would weep for the older generation of anime fans who write off everything new as inferior to the "old classics" with extreme prejudice. I'm too occupied enjoying my own favourites to concern myself with yours, though.

For once penguintruth, I have to agree with you. I too was estatic when I filled up my bookshelf with boxsets, and had to resort to using giant plastic storage containers tucked under my bed. I'm currently on my third. Perhaps not the crowning moment of my fandom, it was nonetheless a major highlight.

If SEED fans did give a thought to the original shows, they'd realize what a pathetic, watered-down version they've been praising is.