ThrillhoBaggins
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There will always be someone who finds something "childish", whether that thing actually is, is another matter.
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Are you 'less' of an adult if you enjoy video games/anime/animation?
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Naruzeldamaster
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Lot of adults find Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles 'childish' but let's be real, it's probably the ones that didn't grow up watching it.
That being said I struggle to watch power rangers these days (mostly due to how the story beats unfold, and being a 'product of it's time' whatever that means in this context.) but I still love it. Particularly Dino Thunder and original MMPR.
Ninja Turtles I can still watch because most of the shows are pretty solid and still hold up.
Movies can be hit or miss (Especially the one or two CGI ones) but people like them.
RoccO
Sage
I remember the renaissance years. Shows like Animaniacs. They were a really good at a set of shows - they aired on Nickelodeon before Cartoon Network was a thing. I very much miss the days of satellite TV, it was only for grandparents and weekends. The shows of yesterday year were unaffected by the mass media, and things like that were still active in other countries, you could say the cycle of life and death finally got to us.
There are so many shows I want to get back to and watch, I have been working my way through some, but I bought shows like Invader Zim, Round the Twist, I even got Plasmo, (But they never finished that show to my satisfaction.) All I know is some day they will open the time capsule, my name will be emblazoned and embossed, on a plaque beneath a solid purple statue of Widget, (Yep, the real successor to Winnie the Pooh, not the Gummy Bears.)
There are some relics I want to check out that predate my existence. Monkey and Thunderbirds, can eat my shorts. I still think the renaissance was haunted by the ghost of Jacob Marley. If only it was not a taboo to bring out old eighties classics and try to merge along with Master Control Program and Short Circuit...
There are so many shows I want to get back to and watch, I have been working my way through some, but I bought shows like Invader Zim, Round the Twist, I even got Plasmo, (But they never finished that show to my satisfaction.) All I know is some day they will open the time capsule, my name will be emblazoned and embossed, on a plaque beneath a solid purple statue of Widget, (Yep, the real successor to Winnie the Pooh, not the Gummy Bears.)
There are some relics I want to check out that predate my existence. Monkey and Thunderbirds, can eat my shorts. I still think the renaissance was haunted by the ghost of Jacob Marley. If only it was not a taboo to bring out old eighties classics and try to merge along with Master Control Program and Short Circuit...
pmmg
Myth Weaver
How old do you think these shows are? People who grew up with Ninja Turtles are in the 60's now.
Queshire
Istar
There's been multiple series. I grew up with the 2003 series and I still maintain that Stockman's fate in that one was better than his original one. (Well... not better for him.)
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Naruzeldamaster
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I was first exposed to the turtles through the live action films after they had gone out of theater for a few years.
Power Rangers I had only ever seen on Reruns, but I did start watching from the first series. I watched it quite loyally up until (I think) The goofy Ninja ones. I don't remember if I have seen Mystic Force or not. SPD is another season I don't think I watched.
There have been like 5 or 6 iterations of the shows for Ninja Turtles (Seven if we count Next Mutation, but I don't think we need to talk about that one )
And about 2 or 3 movie series. Plenty of lore accurate games too.
To be clear I'm almost in my 40's, if that gives you a timeline for which television content/extended media I was exposed to, even stuff that was reruning at the time.
I HAVE gone back as an adult and watched stuff like He Man etc, but I was raised in the era of Gargoyles, Batman TAS etc I was there for a lot of the good stuff. Especially Avatar The Last Airbender.
xena
Inkling
Not at all! As an adult, you can definitely enjoy animations and games, dare I say cartoons and Disney too, without it meaning you’re immature. 
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying things that bring you joy, regardless of your age. I hate the idea that as adults we have to give up everything we enjoyed because it's seen as childish
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying things that bring you joy, regardless of your age. I hate the idea that as adults we have to give up everything we enjoyed because it's seen as childish- Thread starter
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Naruzeldamaster
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[gasp] enjoying disney as an adult?? how horrid! /jokeNot at all! As an adult, you can definitely enjoy animations and games, dare I say cartoons and Disney too, without it meaning you’re immature.
Jokes aside I do like me some Disney, heck Loony Toons / Tom and Jerry etc too. (I have not touched 'modern' T&J though. it's so sanitized)
I'd say cartoons and such are fine as long as you're willing to admit you're not the target audience. [phinias and ferb guilty pleasure intensifies]
I'll also say that stuff intended for adults (Breaking Bad, Most Adult Swim shows that weren't anime etc) aren't really my vibe. I hear Rick and Morty is Peak but I feel like I've missed that boat. Futurama I could take a peek at but I'm wary about it lol I wouldn't mind a show intended for adults that was less 'adult' humor and more just a banger show that adults can enjoy.
I will admit that I'm a huge story guy, give me a banger story with fun characters (see my signature) and I'll be hooked regardless of if your show/game is rated for children or adults. Heck, manage to create something equally intriguing for both age groups (Bridge to Terabithia and Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe for example ) and I'll hug you lol
xena
Inkling
I completely agree!! It's so enjoyable to endulge in you shows you actually enjoy without having to explain yourself!
Romy
Troubadour
I was adult when first seen and it was... shocking in a good way... Cried a lot, unexpected... If you know you know and if not it would spoil to explain...
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Naruzeldamaster
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My beef with adult shows, is that so often (particularly the actual comedy ones) the humor is there for shock value and stupid humor that's more childish than the non adult shows half of the time. Might be a hot take but Futurama is at it's best when it's being a TV show and not 'oh look at how mature our humor is' same with Space Ghost and other similar shows. Please can we get some 'adult' shows that aren't making 'adult' jokes every five minutes? lol
When I think of Futurama etc the line from Jurassic park comes to mind whenever I think of adult humor. "You're so excited about thinking that you could that you never stop to think if you should." is the exact quote.
That's one of the reasons I like Shows aimed at kids (well not actual children, like blues clues. but like, teens etc) the Jokes Per Minute are less insane and the Jokes tend to be more 'mature' than half of the humor in most 'adult' shows.
I went into the movie fully blind (not having read the book) honestly, one of the best 'twist' endings I have seen, despite said twist being really sad. Came out of nowhere and I didn't see it coming from a mile away like I could in old yeller.
Romy
Troubadour
Didn't know anything about the story... Just picked it up in dvd bargain bin. Tried later to find the book but not much succes.
Prince of Spires
Istar
You could always watch Monty Python's Flying Circus
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Naruzeldamaster
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I mean yes I have seen that, I quite like it. I more mean like whenever we get a show like Space Ghost / Family guy etc, the humor is all shock value cause we can / are allowed too you know?
LittleOwlbear
Troubadour
I think that post here is pretty condenscending, moreso because you are talking to another adult person ...
Videogames take time. And? So does reading and writing and we are here for that.
No one ever said they should outgrow reading books, for the simple reason that they are accepted by society as "the default respected media".
Videogames are just a modern way of storytelling and in no way just a source of entertainment.
Naruzeldamaster
I never cared much about people's opinions. Lot of them share the opinions broad society shares.
I also think what the rather conservative major society views as mature is rather depressing. It's expected to "normalize" yourself and flaten out your personality, interests and appearance to fit in and also look a certain way.
You are also supposed to live a heteronormative life with a straight spouse and children, while working 40 hours, while your own interests take less and less space in your life.
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LittleOwlbear
Troubadour
Imo, all of the Avatar series and novels, including the new one Seven Havens, are more mature thematically and in character-writing, than quite a lot of media created for adults could ever dream of.
Michael47
Dreamer
I love animation and anime. Vox Machina, The Mighty Nein, Lower Decks, Invincible, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, X-Men, Gargoyles, Goblin Slayer, Ghost in the Shell, Ninja Scroll, Demon Slayer, and many more. The only anime I don't like are the ones where everyone seems to be Middle School aged or the main hero is so good he is cocky as all get out.
But for the most part I really enjoy good animation. And I'm pretty old.
But for the most part I really enjoy good animation. And I'm pretty old.
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Naruzeldamaster
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That last bit knocks out most Shounen anime lol
Though I did say Most, there are a few hidden Gems in there.
And to be fair, sometimes the cockiness is deserved. Inuyasha is more than skilled to face half of the threats he faces. The bad guys don't pull punches either. Kenshin from Ruruni Kenshin (I spelled his first name wrong) is somewhere in the middle.
That's what I do, I come for the story, stay for the pretty animation.
