In the comments on the Reddit forum, anime fans debated which works they could recommend to their parents . The conversation showed several opinions about what a series needs to have to attract a more mature audience and why this group might be interested in anime.
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One of the main characteristics mentioned was the need for mature and complex plots. Fans said that series with deep, well-developed stories, which address universal themes such as love, loss, family and self-improvement, are more likely to appeal to an older audience.
Furthermore, the importance of an adequate narrative rhythm was highlighted. Series with a slower pace and gradual character and story development tend to be more appealing to older people, who may not be used to the fast-paced style of many modern anime productions. A calmer and more reflective development allows for greater immersion in the story and characters, facilitating a deeper connection with the content.
Realism in characters and situations was also an important point in the discussion. Although forum users agreed that series with well-developed characters and believable situations, even in fantasy worlds, are more likely to capture parents' interest. Characters they can identify with, facing real challenges and emotions, help create a connection between the viewer and the story.
Accessibility and ease of understanding the cultural context are crucial. Series that manage to present elements of Japanese culture in an accessible and understandable way, without requiring in-depth prior knowledge, may be more attractive to parents. This includes a balance between the exotic and the familiar, as well as allowing older viewers to enjoy the content without feeling lost or overwhelmed.
Check out anime recommendations for your parents:
- “My parents are around 50 years old, my father is an action fan, while my mother prefers romance and suspense. They asked my brother about Shingeki no Kyojin and he said they wouldn't like it. They want to watch something longer, so there's nothing better than a 12-24 episode anime. Something they can finish watching without having to wait for another season. The choice was Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood .
- “They just loved watching Odd Taxi .”
- “Better start with a movie, like Mononoke Hime .”
- “ Monster is the perfect choice.”
- “Tokyo Godfathers, Your Name, SPY x FAMILY , Nodame Cantabile, Violet Evergarden, Cowboy Bebop , Silver Spoon, Erased, any of those would work.”
- “I showed my father some episodes of HUNTER x HUNTER and he loved it.”
- “Unfortunately, the length requirement will limit your options, because the vast majority of anime are made with between 12 and 24 episodes; It’s a different beast than American network television, and I’ve seen people recommend stellar series that unfortunately don’t follow that rule.”
Therefore, they continued to recommend other animes:
- “ Violet Evergarden . It's one of the most visually beautiful anime of all time, and its story is quite easy to follow. But from what I’ve seen online, episode 10 is always a hit with parents.”
- “Legend of Galactic Heroes”.
- “The best would be Cowboy bebop, mature setting and narrative.”
- “My parents, who are 60 years old, liked Attack on Titan. I didn't show it until the end. But they liked it. They also liked Parasyte. They also liked the live action Death Note to my dismay. So I couldn't convince them to watch the anime version. They liked Your Name or A Silent Voice. I don't remember which one they watched. But I recommended both.”
- “My mother (60 years old) always knew I watched anime, but she never got to watch a full season of anything. Recently, a group of her friends watched My Happy Marriage (I assume because it was on the cover of NFC). It would never have occurred to me to recommend it, but she loved it, so here’s a tip.”
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Source: Reddit