26. I don't get why people can't just like characters. They're characters, it's not like you have to live with them. Sure, CC would be a gigantic pain to be around if she were real. But so would Lelouch. Actually, most of the characters in that show aren't good people, but isn't that what makes them interesting? Aren't Asuka's violence and inferiority complex what makes her character interesting to watch? Can't we just watch characters and appreciate what they do as characters and how they interact with the story, rather than declaring them cliche or an annoying "type?"
I initially had a problem after I broke up with my boyfriend - I saw him in all my favourite characters. I couldn't watch any of them without realizing that the things they do to others are the things that upset me. But then I remembered an argument I had with him about how I could like weak, stupid characters. I like them because they're not my friends or my boyfriend - they're a character. They don't have to be perfect or likeable to be well-written.
I don't get why people can hate tsunderes or yamato nadeshikos on a whole. Hate them if they're poorly written, if they're 2-dimensional and completely underdeveloped, hate them if they show no real thought went into their design. But for gods sake, don't hate a character just because you don't like some personality type or role that they fit into. Hating an entire archetype from the get-go comes off as really stupid, and I don't get why it's the female ones that get such bashing. Why don't I see any secrets about how people hate inexperienced heroes or dark and brooding heroes?
And actually, they might be a stereotype as well, but I don't think you chose very good examples, because at least a couple of your examples break other stereotypes - Kallen and Asuka pilot mechas. Do you know how many women pilot mechas in mecha animes? Now that's a stereotype that I think needs to get broken. And CC, imo, was a brilliant turn - the first episode paints her off as the mysterious, pretty, yamato nadeshiko type. I mean, hero finds her in a box and she grants him magical powers, and she looks like a gentle sweet character and all. And then she turns out to be anything but. So yeah, they might be some stereotypical bitch character, but at the same time, can't you appreciate the parts of their character that defy stereotype?
42. I wish Clamp would finish Clover. It was adventurous in it's style, it had mature, unique, and interesting characters. It told an incredible story in a creative way, the world felt alive and fascinating. All-in-all, I think it was one of, if not the best work they've ever done. But Clamp writes what sells. I've given up on hope for X or Clover, because really, they just disappoint me.
tl;dr, as always I guess
I initially had a problem after I broke up with my boyfriend - I saw him in all my favourite characters. I couldn't watch any of them without realizing that the things they do to others are the things that upset me. But then I remembered an argument I had with him about how I could like weak, stupid characters. I like them because they're not my friends or my boyfriend - they're a character. They don't have to be perfect or likeable to be well-written.
I don't get why people can hate tsunderes or yamato nadeshikos on a whole. Hate them if they're poorly written, if they're 2-dimensional and completely underdeveloped, hate them if they show no real thought went into their design. But for gods sake, don't hate a character just because you don't like some personality type or role that they fit into. Hating an entire archetype from the get-go comes off as really stupid, and I don't get why it's the female ones that get such bashing. Why don't I see any secrets about how people hate inexperienced heroes or dark and brooding heroes?
And actually, they might be a stereotype as well, but I don't think you chose very good examples, because at least a couple of your examples break other stereotypes - Kallen and Asuka pilot mechas. Do you know how many women pilot mechas in mecha animes? Now that's a stereotype that I think needs to get broken. And CC, imo, was a brilliant turn - the first episode paints her off as the mysterious, pretty, yamato nadeshiko type. I mean, hero finds her in a box and she grants him magical powers, and she looks like a gentle sweet character and all. And then she turns out to be anything but. So yeah, they might be some stereotypical bitch character, but at the same time, can't you appreciate the parts of their character that defy stereotype?
42. I wish Clamp would finish Clover. It was adventurous in it's style, it had mature, unique, and interesting characters. It told an incredible story in a creative way, the world felt alive and fascinating. All-in-all, I think it was one of, if not the best work they've ever done. But Clamp writes what sells. I've given up on hope for X or Clover, because really, they just disappoint me.