"Clones"

[rurounizel]

We were having a discussion of characters we like in the AnimeOnDVD forums and I had to post something that my friend... er... "something" (that's his username) said, because I agree almost 100%. This is pretty much how I feel about the subject

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[suiheisen]

I suppose it depends on the personality of the viewer and whether they like or dislike repetition. Most everything has been done before to some extent, so I don't think there's anything inherently wrong in "cloning" but at the same time I admit I fall into that category of people that "something" feels sorry for

[suiheisen]

Not that my reply isn't long enough already, but I just wanted to clarify that I'm not trying to bash anime or blame my loss of interest on it not being good or unique enough to keep it's fans happy. Honestly, I remained an anime fan much longer than I stuck with any other fandom and I have lost interest in American entertainment as well, so my bored attitude is more a reflection of my age and experience than some sudden failure to produce decent shows

[rurounizel]

I see. Zannen desu. ^^; I still love my anime, and I don't see it disappearing anytime soon. -.-;;

Incidently, here was my list of "instantly likeable characters" that the thread was originally talking about.

The Matsuura and Koishikawa Parents (Marmalade Boy)

Belldandy (Ah! My Goddess)

Taishi (Comic Party)

Kamina (Gurren Lagann)

Ryoko (Tenchi Muyo: Ryo-Ohki)

Harima Kenji (School Rumble)

Deedlit (Record of Lodoss War)

Masamichi Fujisawa-sensei (El Hazard)

Misato Katsuragi (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

Kaito Kid (Detective Conan)

Lina Inverse (Slayers)

Justy Ueki Tylor (The Irresponsible Captain Tylor)

Himura Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin)

Lime (Saber Marionette J)

Ginrei (Giant Robo)

Giroro and Natsumi (Keroro Gunso)

Konata (Lucky Star)

Mai (Kanon 2006)

[suiheisen]

hee hee I'll second Fujisawa sensei, Kenshin, Lime and Captain Tyler and add on Kaworu, Sakura Kinomoto, Ashram, Aburatsubo and Tamaki (pretty much the entire Ouran cast could go here too) ^__^

I wish I could add Fakir, but I honestly hated him at first so I guess he doesn't count...

[rurounizel]

Ack! How could I forget Kinomoto Sakura!! >> << I feel lame now ^^;

Speaking of CCS I can add Kero-chan to that list as well. :-P