<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Infernalmiko" data-cite="Infernalmiko" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="33970" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Everyone will have stuff they love more than others. I loved EVA and had no trouble finding people to cheer for. Shinji to get a spine (thoughI easily understand why alot of people hate him), Rei to let more of her feelings through, Misato to save the day. I never really found anything to dislike about Misato, as broken as she was, she was also there to help people and willing to put herself in harms way to do it. Of course, I've watched all of Ranma and loved it as well.<p> </p><p>
I think the one character that I can find hate in my heart for was Incognito in the Hellsing TV show. Pretty much all the changes Gonzo made were terrible and Incognito was the worst. It's not that he was a jerk or obnoxious. He was a bad character and an unnecessary change to the storyline.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p>
As I said before, I'm not about to begrudge anyone for their choices in entertainment or what they like therein. I have no right to do such in any case. You got things out of Eva, that's great and I'm glad you enjoyed it. My problems with it prevent me from ever doing so.</p><p> </p><p>
The Following are my opinions only and should be taken or dismissed as such. Healthy debate is fine, but I won't get into arguments. It's not worth it.</p><p> </p><p>
It seems to me that whenever Shinji's on screen he's either rolling over for someone or throwing the world's biggest 'oh poor me, pity me.' party..until the next time he throws one. </p><p> </p><p>
As for Rei, I HONESTLY don't get the fandom's near obsession with this one. To me all she comes across Gendo's little robot that kinda, maybe, sorta, shows hints at a personality. And Damnit girl speak up! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>
Misato, I have no real opinion of to be honest. I can't root for her nor do I sympathize or empathize with her. For me she's just kinda there.</p><p> </p><p>
Asuka's just a severely mentally damaged (censored) and I dislike her immensely. </p><p> </p><p>
Again my opinions only. for me none of them are worth getting behind without them spending years upon years in therapy.</p><p> </p><p>
As for Ranma 1/2, I tried to like it. But the characters just turned me off really quick. Of note here I'm talking about the anime series, not the manga. I could go in depth about the characters, but I won't. Really quickly though about the two main characters, Ranma himself comes off as a prideful,arrogant,misogynistic 'jock'(I say jock in the worst meaning it has.) and I don't get the fandom's like of the guy. I'm clearly missing the memo here. Akane is naive,overaggressive,overly sensitive, and generally has no thought about opinions not her own.</p><p> </p><p>
Is it entirely their fault for being this way? No and I'll be the first to admit it. That doesn't mean I want to watch episode after episode of 'em either.</p><p> </p><p>
I grant that people like these two series and are genuinely entertained by them. I also grant that As an American I'm probably missing the cultural background to fully 'get' the creator's intentions. I'm glad for them because they're getting something out of the series that clearly I am not and will never get.</p><p> </p><p>
Ah well, to each their own I suppose.</p>