As someone who only reads and watches super-popular animes and mangas (or their parody counterparts), I understand how confusing the world is. So, here's a super basic rundown of the most prominent anime/manga related things you'll see on the interwebs, and why they're funny/sad/horrifying. SPOILERS. Lots of them.
5. Yugioh Abridged
Yugioh is a show about a kid playing card games to save the universe. Normal anime stuff. And while I'm a fan of the manga, the american cartoon show leaves a lot to be desired.
Enter LittleKuriboh and the abridged series.
If you see any ridiculous screencaps from the series (like the above example), chances are they came from this guy. Several catchphrases have spawned as well, such as "BROOKLYN RAGE", "Screw the rules I have money!" and "Super special awesome!"
If confronted with overwhelming in-jokes, just smile and nod. We'll let it go eventually.
Alright, onto legit shows.
4. Who are all these screaming people? Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z is the story of Son Goku and his sons fighting evil aliens with kung-fu and magic. Also, Goku is an amnesiac alien. That's it. Very simple at the core. How do you deal with this if you catch a rerun? Frankly, if you see someone with weird colored hair or skin, they're a bad guy.
BOOM! You're a Dragon Ball Z expert! Enjoy the screaming and energy balls. There are a lot of 'em.
3. Who are all these screaming people? Sailor Moon.
For anyone confused by my previous Sailor Moon post, here's a handy guide to the cast: If they're in a 'scout' uniform, they're they good guys.
There are some exceptions, but they're not til later seasons/volumes, so no worries. If they're dressed like those girls, they're good guys. Root for 'em. Planets and colors don't matter. Just name a planet, and the fan you're talking to will be happy. Example: "I like Sailor...Mars!" "Yeah, Rei-Chan is so kickass!" "Yep."
2. Why is that guy in a suit of armor? Fullmetal Alchemist
These are the Elric brothers. They're genius alchemists (science-y magic, can turn things into other things). And he's not IN the armor: he IS the armor.
The reasons are unimportant for the non-fan, but they did wrong, and now they're looking for a way to get Al's body back. Simple. But not as bad as...
1. Who is Nina Tucker? Fullmetal Alchemist
This is Nina Tucker and her dog Alexander. She is cute, sweet, and wonderful.
Then her father uses alchemy to fuse them into an abomination hell-beast.
AND IT TALKS.
It's the most depressing moment of the series. Naturally, the internet has taken this and run with it.
So, when you see this pop up, it's NOT FUNNY. Well okay, it is funny, but also super sad. T_T "Big brother Edward...can we play now?" Bwaaaaaaaaaa...Makes me upset EVERY FREAKING TIME.
5. Yugioh Abridged
Yugioh is a show about a kid playing card games to save the universe. Normal anime stuff. And while I'm a fan of the manga, the american cartoon show leaves a lot to be desired.
Enter LittleKuriboh and the abridged series.
If you see any ridiculous screencaps from the series (like the above example), chances are they came from this guy. Several catchphrases have spawned as well, such as "BROOKLYN RAGE", "Screw the rules I have money!" and "Super special awesome!"
If confronted with overwhelming in-jokes, just smile and nod. We'll let it go eventually.
Alright, onto legit shows.
4. Who are all these screaming people? Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z is the story of Son Goku and his sons fighting evil aliens with kung-fu and magic. Also, Goku is an amnesiac alien. That's it. Very simple at the core. How do you deal with this if you catch a rerun? Frankly, if you see someone with weird colored hair or skin, they're a bad guy.
(Except Piccolo Jr, Chaotzu, Nail, and Bulma, but you don't care, do you?)
3. Who are all these screaming people? Sailor Moon.
For anyone confused by my previous Sailor Moon post, here's a handy guide to the cast: If they're in a 'scout' uniform, they're they good guys.
There are some exceptions, but they're not til later seasons/volumes, so no worries. If they're dressed like those girls, they're good guys. Root for 'em. Planets and colors don't matter. Just name a planet, and the fan you're talking to will be happy. Example: "I like Sailor...Mars!" "Yeah, Rei-Chan is so kickass!" "Yep."
2. Why is that guy in a suit of armor? Fullmetal Alchemist
These are the Elric brothers. They're genius alchemists (science-y magic, can turn things into other things). And he's not IN the armor: he IS the armor.
The reasons are unimportant for the non-fan, but they did wrong, and now they're looking for a way to get Al's body back. Simple. But not as bad as...
1. Who is Nina Tucker? Fullmetal Alchemist
This is Nina Tucker and her dog Alexander. She is cute, sweet, and wonderful.
Then her father uses alchemy to fuse them into an abomination hell-beast.
AND IT TALKS.
It's the most depressing moment of the series. Naturally, the internet has taken this and run with it.
(Yes, more Dragon Ball Z. They are about to fuse. That's the joke)
So, when you see this pop up, it's NOT FUNNY. Well okay, it is funny, but also super sad. T_T "Big brother Edward...can we play now?" Bwaaaaaaaaaa...Makes me upset EVERY FREAKING TIME.
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