Month: June 2018

Filler Posts: 5 Common Reasons Why Most Anime Fans Drop Certain Shows!

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We’ve all been there. You log in to your Crunchyroll or FunimationNow account and start streaming anime titles that you know and love, and suddenly you get a recommendation of a new title that’s either subbed, or just got Simul-dubbed. You watch said new title up to about the fourth or fifth episode (because most seasons nowadays are between 12-26 episodes depending on what you watch), and for some reason…you drop it. This probably doesn’t exist in the medical world, but for today’s post we’ll be calling it; Anime Drop-Out Syndrome (ADOS).

Have you ever found yourself trying to get hyped up for a new anime title, only to drop it halfway through the season? If you’ve been that guy or gal that this has happened to, then we’ve got the five common reasons why that is…

1. Lack of Character Development

Not all shows suffer from this, but there are a handful that might need to step it up in this area. when it comes to an anime title (depending on the genre) most anime fans like a good story with some awesome character development. There are some exceptions to this cardinal rule however, as character development comes with the progression of the story’s plot.

2. Lack of Substance / Too Confusing Plotline(s)

Sometimes in anime you can have some great character development and good lines, but if the plot has little to no substance (or is even too confusing), some fans will drop it. Like character development, a plotline is like the glue that holds the entire series operation together. Ecchi and Harem titles fall into this category sometimes, but that leads us to our third reason why fans drop out from certain titles…

3. Overbearing Fanservice / Abuse

You already know what to expect when it comes to Ecchi and Harem titles in anime, however there are some who know how to navigate through these particularly rough waters, and add fanservice when and where it’s necessary. Having too much fanservice takes away from the whole plot (if there is one), and if there’s too much abuse (ex. girl punching guy multiple times throughout an episode or series), fans will drop it like a rock.

4. Too Many Fillers

Okay, there’s somewhat of an exception to this one as well, although it depends on what series you watch. Fillers of course are a series of episodes that take a detour from the main plot, or is a whole new plot in itself. While it may potentially cause a show to drag on longer than it should (and cause some fans to drop out), some fillers may have the potential to be just as exciting as the main storyline.

5. Your Priorities Change

When responsibilities pile up, you suddenly realize that you don’t have as much time to watch anime as often as you used to. Maybe when you were in middle/high school you had a little more time to fire up your Crunchyroll account and start watching some stuff, but as you got older (got married, kids, mom/dad got sick, etc.) your priorities changed and you lost interest in the titles that you used to be interested about. To some of us this has already become a reality, but deep down inside there’s always a small part of you that keeps anime close to your heart.

So there you have it. These five things are quite common with (most) anime fans. As the season changes so does your taste in certain titles, but when it comes to a true fan, anime will always have a special place in their hearts.

 

D&A Anime Blog: June Anime Conventions (Part 1 of 2)!

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Heyo, guys n’ gals! This week has been a bit hectic for us as of late, which is the reason why we haven’t been able to post as often as we would’ve liked. Not to worry though, because next week we’ll be back on track with new filler posts and other updates! Speaking of which we’ve got a few anime conventions for you to check out for the month of June; as this month marks the beginning of the Summer season! So far we’ve got locations for the Southwest and Westbound areas of North America. If you ever get the chance (and money) check em’ out! Until next week, stay gold! ๐Ÿ™‚

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D&A Anime Blog: Updates and Quick Reminders!

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Hey guys n’ gals! Sorry we had to cut this post short, but we do have a few updates to talk about regarding our remaining conventions. First, we were thinking about making our first ever appearance at Colossalcon East in the Pocono Mountains in PA, but due to financial issues we unfortunately had to cancel. In the meantime however, we will be making our way to Anime Festival Orlando (August 3-5, 2018), and Anime USA (October 19-21, 2018). We’re hoping to have some convention highlight videos of both cons by then, as it’s been awhile since we’ve posted any Youtube videos. (FYI, our channel is NOT dead!)

Also as far as updates go, we’ve posted the first chapter of our new crossover fanfiction “Sonic Beatdown: Danganronpa Silver” on Fanfiction.net! The link and blog page to that story will be coming soon. After much consideration, we’ve decided that we’ll be doing a special monthly newsletter segment starting January 2019, in celebration of our 3-year anniversary! If you would like to be a contributor to our newsletter, just let us know through our Contact Us page!

That’s all we’ve got for now as far as updates are concerned. More filler posts will be coming your way later this week! Stay gold, my friends! ๐Ÿ˜‰

Filler Post: D&A’s Top 5 Highest Attended Anime Conventions!

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Although not officially announced, you might as well say that Summer is here! There’s less than two weeks before school is out; which means cookouts, vacations, and for us geeks and nerds, anime conventions! With a new month comes new anime conventions for our Cons Near U segment, but right now, we’ve got our Top 5 highest attended anime conventions within the last five years or so. As we mentioned in one our previous posts, anime cons both big and small have their own strengths and weaknesses. Try both styles out and see which one works for you! ๐Ÿ˜‰

Note: These attendance numbers are just ‘ballpark figures’, for the actual attendance count head to AnimeCons.com.

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Number 5: Otakon

(Baltimore, MD / Washington D.C.) – Approx. 25,000 Con Goers

Before AniMore, Otakon was our original ‘Home Base’ anime convention. The cosplayers were awesome, the people were cool, and the events were unique in their own way. Back in the late 90’s Otakon had around a good couple thousand, and has grown into one of the largest anime conventions in the east coast. (Rumor has it that Otakon 2013 capped out at 35,000+ for its 20th Anniversary.) Although it’s now in D.C. Otakon to us will always be our very first con – even though it’s no longer being considered as a Top tier attendance convention since the move.

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Number 4: Anime Boston

(Boston, MA) – Approx. 25,900 Con Goers

As we said before on our Cons Near U page, Anime Boston is a great convention to check out! We really don’t have to tell you what to expect once you get there (especially if you’re from Boston), but if you’ve been given the chance to go at least once, take it!

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Number 3: Anime Weekend Atlanta

(Atlanta, GA) – Approx. 32,000 Con Goers

We didn’t believe it either, but there are big-time nerds in the ATL. A lot of great voice actors can be found visiting this con on an (almost) annual basis; such as Monica Rial, Todd Haberkorn, Kyle Hebert, Crispin Freeman, and a few others.

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Number 2: A-Kon

(Fort Worth, TX) – Approx. 34,200 Con Goers

If you live in Texas, then there’s a lot of anime conventions in your own backyard. This one is one of the largest ones in the state of Texas. With over 30,000 convention goers A-Kon isn’t a con you wanna miss; especially if a majority of the voice actors living in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston areas, are only a couple of hours away drive-wise. (Meaning that should you attend, you’ll get the chance to meet some of your favorites!)

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Number 1: Anime Expo

(Los Angeles, CA) – Approx. 125,000 Con Goers

Think of this anime convention as SDCC for anime fans! Voice actors and musicians from all over the world (and Japan) can be spotted here on an annual basis. Sure, this may be a bit too much for the average con goer to take in, but that’s why planning ahead is your best weapon against the long autograph lines, and limited addition items in the Dealer’s Room. We have a funny feeling that Anime Expo might be a top tier convention for years to come…

Sorry this filler post got a little delayed, but there you have it! Our Top 5 highest attended anime conventions from the good guys of D&A Anime Blog. We’ve got more posts this week; including some new anime conventions to check out for the month of June, so keep your eyes on those updates!

Until then! ๐Ÿ™‚