In the vast universe of otaku culture, where passions for
anime and manga are commonplace, a debate arises that has divided
opinions: are otakus wrong who prefer happy endings to their anime
stories? This question has generated a series of online discussions,
where different voices from the community have expressed their points of view.
For some, the idea of seeking solace and happiness in fiction is
understandable, especially considering how challenging reality can be. For
these otakus, the need to find refuge in a world where happy endings are the norm
is understandable and even justifiable. After all, who doesn't enjoy a dose of
optimism and hope in the midst of difficult times?
However, others question why some members of the otaku
community feel attacked for their preferences. Why should enjoying happy
endings in anime be a cause for shame? This position argues that each
person has the right to seek in fiction that which provides comfort and
entertainment, without being judged for it.
The diversity of opinions within the otaku community is
evident. While some defend the importance of happy endings as a form of
healthy escapism, others advocate valuing a broader range of emotions and
themes in animated stories.
Additionally, many agree that criticizing other fans'
preferences is counterproductive and reflects a type of internal
self-hatred. Why should we be ashamed of what makes us happy? This
question resonates with those who defend the diversity of tastes and opinions
within the otaku community.
Interestingly, much of the criticism towards
otakus who prefer happy endings comes from people within the same community. This
phenomenon has led to reflection on the nature of self-hatred and
self-exclusion that sometimes characterizes certain sectors of the otaku
community. Ultimately, the discussion of happy endings in anime reveals
internal tensions within the community.
- « Well,
the ending of Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica was a success, despite not
sticking to this trend .»
- " Americans
are the ones who only want happy endings ."
- " Only
reality is absurd enough ."
- « Older
people definitely do. I don't know the young ones .
- « Erotic
games are full of bad endings, right? ».
- « If
it's a trivial one-shot anime, there may be people who are happy with the
bad endings and so on. But if it is something that has been going on for
many years and has a bad ending, it is normal for them to get angry .
- " It's
not just for anime and it's not just for otaku ."
- « But
do you want to see a work that is all NTR? The protagonist is an ordinary
student who can be found anywhere. The person he falls in love with is a
beautiful girl who is also a member of the library committee. But one day,
he witnesses how she enters a love hotel with a handsome boy .
- « What
otakus want today are not “works of art” that reflect the personality of
the author, but “reading tastes” that quickly stimulate their pleasure
centers . »
- « Otakus
like to watch anime with an empty head, without thinking or anything .»
- « That's
what Hollywood is also mostly about. It's quite a mystery .
- " The
one that seemed good to me even though it looked bad was AIR, and the one
that I didn't agree with even though it looked happy was the true ending
of CLANNAD ."
Source: Yaraon!
