Published On Feb 12, 2024
Heyhihello, this is a video about ANIME, specifically Anime Romantic Comedies, and how I love them. But also... anyone notice there are a lot more boy-oriented romances anime lately? That's new(ish). While I don't get into why I think this is the case (the reason is money), I do want to consider what exactly it means for a romance to be for MEN as opposed to the classic feminine romance. What writing tropes or techniques are used for the masculine audience? In this video, I explore that topic at length, discuss how it's different from the past, take a short breat to try and bring nuance to A VERY VOLATILE TOPIC, and try to explain why everyone should love anime romances. Hope you enjoy!
List of the anime used in this video: • The Writing of Masculine Anime Romanc...
Videos Referenced:
@inakyu - The Death of Romance Anime - • The Death of Romance Anime
@TheAnimeTea - Shoujo Romance Anime is Disappearing. This Might Be Why. - • Shoujo Romance Anime is Disappearing....
@ScamboliReviews - Monster Musume is Art - • Monster Musume is Art
@Lextorias - A Deep Dive Into Anime Fanservice - • A Deep Dive Into Anime Fanservice
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:20 Why Romantic... Comedy?
06:30 Ouran High School Host Club
09:40 Kaguya-Sama: Love is War
14:00 Method 1: The Shift in Perspective
17:17 Komi Can't Communicate
19:39 Method 2: The Audience Stand-In
22:06 My Dress-Up Darling
24:36 DD - The Good
27:15 DD - The Bad
28:55 Method 3:...
31:43 The Problem w/ Fan Service
34:33 Dress-Up's Fanservice
39:10 Conclusion