Tropes Turned Real

For popular anime/tv tropes that need some realistic pzazz

"I can do anything, better than you"

Ergggh, Gary wanted Bulbasaur!!! ...but didn't get one.

Such a trope, invites the watcher to put themselves in the shoes of an extremely jealous rival or enemy. And, that means you're always in the middle of a bad argument with a immature hyper childlike person...


"I can't do anything right"

Not Nagisa, ...Tomoya

When the main character bemoans and wails over an imagined lack of ability or reality that they are the best. They sure said it correctly. Then again, it's pretty sad when they doubt themselves in the midst of worse characters.


"Back to back, the 100 to 2 fight"

Seen in various shounen anime like Rurouni Kenshin and Yu Yu Hakusho. Also, seen in school age kids at recess and also around bedtime when its time to turn off the lights. Go to sleep kid...


"Normal, average friendly royal elite"

Genkai isn't really elite, but she is super strong and nice once she knows Yusuke...

Seen in various types of anime... Where the most popular, most elite, most upper class persona is actually a friendly person. ...Where you see friends, they see friends too!

That's all, now get off my porch you darn' kids!

2nd Prime Time: Hero --> ULtd.

2 n d   P r i m e   T i m e

H e r o   U n - l i m i t e d!

What's your idea of a hero? Most people think of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Living Flash, Spiderman, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Storm and the list goes on and on. In American culture, these are the best of the best. They fight the bad guys, and win. They "kick ass and take names", as they say in North America. They're the unlimited heroes of comics.

Through communication with aliens, the mangaka in Japan have created a newer kind of hero, a better one. Referring to the early process of creating animation where Looney Toons was the standard cartoon. After that, around the time of Toonami, anime took over in pop culture and the fires of anime are still churning for bad guys to go right into. Though this is just the humble opinion of a random RPG loving otaku. That new hero, that burns baddies slowly is actually, maybe a weaker hero compared to the superheroes of the west, right?

They are the limited heroes. That, or Comic-con doesn't need NYAF to keep their attendance records (or do they?). The limited heroes are the shounen heroes of manga. They come from humble beginnings and are made fun of daily, before they actually become heroes. Even after that, they're always self-conscious about who they're fighting and why...

Short answer:  Because they were made fun of.

Long answer:  Because they are the limited hero which actually means that they're NOT heroes.

That's summed up best by Monkey D. Luffy: "Heroes have to share the meat..."

And began with Goku, Sailor Moon, Inuyasha, Yusuke Yurameshi. They all don't want to share the meat... Especially Inuyasha (gomenasai) (^^;)

Being that they're not heroes, makes them limited heroes. That's why they don't always have the "great power" that vanquishes all enemies no matter how strong or terrorfying. That's because they're gonna have to fight over dinner, over a hotpot or yakiniku preferably (It's Japan...). They need friends, unlike Superman in his Arctic Fortress of Might where he longs for friends (though that would make anyone very good... or evil).

When they're on their way to the top, they fall down. The stronger ones, get back up only to fall again and again. See they're only as strong as their mangaka (hehe). In explanation, they're always either getting into it with villains or actively seeking villains to make congruent to goodness (kick their butt). We should all know that, especially since most of us are always getting into it. The limited hero is cooler than because they would save you or me, given the choice. And the limited hero would probably get older while doing it, as opposed to being immortal like Superman or Batman.

The question is:  

Are you a limited or a unlimited hero? 

Are you an Otaku for life?

You Can be Extroverted and an Otaku!

The Ouran Host Club!!!

Life as an otaku can get pretty boring. You probably eat, sleep and live to watch anime or marathon your series. One's outer life seems fleeting as friends and family wonder if you'll spend some time with them. All us otaku want to do is live more meaningful anime-trope themed lives and love the otaku way...

Don't let other people have all the fun in life. They are not the envy of the party because they're inherently cool, it's just because those seemingly extroverted people are popular now... You've got it in you, as an otaku, to actually, "Be The Best!" Your months and/or years of slaving away in front of the HD screen are actually in your favor! (fingers crossed)

(￣^￣ﾒ)＼(_ _ ;)

To spruce up your "Mundane-Days", try to talk more. Even if you're introverted and/or shy don't let that stop you. If you think about it, spending time outside of your inner Universe can only help your cause, right? So when you go to the store or are out and about, try to talk to at least one new person. Even if they talk to you first or even try to, you can make the best of the moment and "GO!"; as they say in those popular shounen anime.

Start off with some chat or small-talk. Be as charming and anime-esque as possible in your native language. Even more, add an extra catch phrase like, "That's awesome!" or "You can count me in!". Even if you can't put in those anime-esque que phrases, try your hardest to make a new friend. Remember to ask for his or her name. Then if possible even ask for his or her number or email address. Try to see someone you like again!

Ichigo and Rukia from ComicVine.com

Don't take anything for granted because today's world isn't about mystery confrontations or missed connections anymore. Get to the point and have some fun while you're out there, showing up!

The world, and maybe even the Universe, was made for people like you, passionate otaku in the way of anime characters. Watching anime and reading manga is what the authors of those media want you to do so that your "Mundane Days" could be transformed into the inner glow of the anime or manga star! Don't be surprised but if your parents or family know anything about your otaku ways, they see and understand the goodness of anime, even if they only watch a few minutes of your favorite show with you LOL.

When you finally become more extroverted, talkative, spontaneous and "social", the world will surely appreciate your own "SPARKLING" self! The Otaku Reviewers knows this for a fact!

Have an awesome day! The one that you want!

Also this is a cool relationship-themed AMV from:
Admin LonerTone

Kimochi that You won't Let Go!

Eren will be haunted by his feelings whether or not he wins!

Maybe you've heard this phrase in a Jpop song before...

"Hanasa-nai" (Romanization)
"Won't let go" (Translation)

We all have feelings that we just won't let go no matter what. Let's keep this blog post short and to the point. Those feelings are sometimes inexpressible and intangible. It's our otaku fandom and aspiration to be more like the main characters of an anime that allows us to keep trying to find those feelings and use them to make happier. It's basically your duty now that you're an Otaku!

 Like in Bakuman, Mashiro seems like he's always working tirelessly to make a successful anime and marry his crush. But it goes deeper than that because Mashiro is so in love with anime and manga that he's never fazed by hard work and his more skilled rival. In fact, Mashiro's kimochi is so strong that he probably wouldn't have it any other way than work tirelessly because he makes it FUN!

Takagi isn't pictured but Takagi's kimochi lies more in the expressing of his story in manga form. Takagi's kimochi and feelings are in every story. Just like our feelings are in everything we do! Ganbare! Try to have stronger good feelings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Naruto and Sakura?

 Naruto's crush on Sakura is another example. He can't express his love for her because he knows she loves Sasuke. ...and as a future Hokage, Naruto can't stand to live in a world where a comrade would desert the leaf village. Naruto's unexpressible kimochi can only be resolved once he convinces Sasuke to return to Leaf village. But Sakura is onto him and notices that his kimochi is stronger than any normal person. 

Maybe she actually begins to like him for his tsuyoi kimochi!

It's a girl's world!

 Don't forget the girls of anime! A lot of girls just want to fall in love with their crush. All the girls in Toradora have unexpressible kimochi that they won't let go even if each other has the same feelings. This happens in real life a lot. Don't give up girls! One day your crush will like you back and choose you over your friends!

No matter what, your feelings are yours

Your Kimochi that You won't Let Go!

So don't let go of them no matter what! 

Otaku life!