Inu-Yasha this is really lame but . . .

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  1. yakamashi

    yakamashi New Member

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    ok. this is really lame so i don't expect anyone to write back. anyway . . .


    don't you guys think that it's sad that all the people who were watching the third movie of inuyasha in the theater were all little kids?! like when i was sitting down with my mom, i looked around and saw all these little boys, girls, BABIES . . . with their moms. and only moms . . . <grumble> and they rate it PG 14 and put it on adult swim . . . PG 14!!!!!!!!! and there's little babies watching it . . . even the regular tv shows!!! ugh. :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2: :anger2:
     
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  2. sweetasuka

    sweetasuka Ahh Ice-Cream!

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    Where did they come out with the 3rd movie? I didn't even get the first movie :anger2: I want to see them sooooo bad. But who would take their children to see a movie that they wouldn't even understand?? So confusing :dizzy:
     
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  3. Basher

    Basher Mad Writing Skillz

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    First off Sweetasuka, None of the Inuyasha movies have been dubbed. The third movie is in the theatre in Japan. Yaka is talking about seeing the third movie in the theatre. As far as the ratings go Inuyasha ISN'T rated PG14 it is PG. It is on ADULTSWIM. Most viewers are over the age of 18.

    Inuyasha is a good anime. My son enjoys it especially when Inuyasha uses Tet. He is two. Age shouldn't matter if you like a show. I like beyblade and I am 20.
     
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  4. Izzy

    Izzy moo. moo. moo!
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    20 year old Digimon Lover is going to talk now. ^_^

    As far as age ratings go. That's all they are. They are RECOMMENDED because of the violence and whatever have you that's going to be featured in the show. Like Bashy said, it doesn't really matter, as long as they enjoy it.

    Yes, it *DOES* get annoying sometimes when the kids cry or squeal or whatever during movies...but that's to be expected. You *are* in a public place, after all.

    But, your...yelling about the ratings reminded me of something. I was walking through the Sunshine 60 mall at Ikebukuro last week...when I hear Kelis' "Milkshake" on the air, playing throughout the mall.

    Now, I don't know about you...but "Milkshake" is ALSO rather sexual. Yet they play this in the mall...where I see the aforementioned babies and their moms just chillin' near McDonalds and the nearest crepe stand.

    It was rather amusing. Tokyo. Go figure. ^_^
     
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  5. yakamashi

    yakamashi New Member

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    wow, your old. anyway, i wrote this super long thing that i carefully wrote out but then my computer wouldn't let me post it . . . wha-aaaaaaaaa. so sad . . .<mumble> it took me 18 minutes to write it and i'm a fast typer . . . <mumble> :anger2: :anger2: :anger2:
     
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  6. me_dreaming_zzz

    me_dreaming_zzz ¯\(º_o)/¯

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    i think that age does matter when watching a movie(especially a violent one). and there are reasons why a movie is classified PG. some things that are suitable for adults are in no way suitable for children. Violent movies, especially when watched in cinemas can scare little children and cause a permanent psycological damage. :anger2: If i had children i would never allow them to watch a movie classified PG untill they are at least 10 years old. i know it sounds strict, but its for their own good. :sad:
     
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  7. Kogarashi

    Kogarashi Summon of Wood

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    It should be pointed out that in Japan, most anime (including Inuyasha) is aimed at kids. Americans are prudes who don't let their children watch some of the same things Japanese parents let theirs. So what's commonplace in Japan and to Japanese people often seems outrageous to Americans. This includes the Japanese letting their children watch a movie most Americans might not. Adult Swim doesn't go with the Japanese rating for anime, it goes with what it (or the ratings board or the translation companies or whatever) rate it at, and those companies are largely American-based. So really, yakamashi, you were watching a kiddie-movie in Japan.
     
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  8. BowandArrow

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    Ya i saw the first 2 movies at home....I watched em all in Japanese with my older bro...Number 3 I didnt think came out yet...Ive had to watch every inu Yasha episode in japanese :anger2: it gets very annoying...cause i never stay up late enough to watch it on cartoon network...and right now with all the ones ive watched im ahead of the Inu Yasha on cartoon network...so ya...I actually learned from hearing the japanese...
     
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  9. yakamashi

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    kiddy movie in japan . . . so- depressing . . .


    oh yeah . . . but sometimes in the adult swim thing, it says PG 14 or just PG for inuyasha. why? i mean, it's not even bad. not really a lot of violence and blood and gore and usually the only worst word that they say is damn it or something like that . . . very lame . . .
     
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  10. Izzy

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    Because we are a culture pre-processed by Disney to like the more light side of animation. After all, that's what Disney has been doing and our forefathers have been weaned upon. These people are also the ones inherently in control of the ESRB ratings which give your Inuyasha the +14 Recommendation.

    It's called American Censorship. And it's not really followed by the people who want to watch it anyway.

    And yes, either way you like at it...Inuyasha is more for kids than it is for adults. Ghost in the Shell...that's the "adult" anime you're probably looking for.

    If you want a better example...take Naruto. Naruto is just FULL of "cussing" and full-on violence. And I mean violence. You see people get ripped apart by sand coffins, getting severed by chains, lots of blood (relatively), and at least one disembowelment. Also, the Hentai Sennin scenes and the Harem no Jutsu.

    But, it's still a kiddy anime, right down to it. It has those "fight to win!" morals and all that other "kiddy" stuff. Naruto is also understandably popular, by everyone, and kids as well. In fact, it's the Ranma ½ of today (Ranma, by the way is made by the same person who made Inuyasha...Takahashi-sensei).

    If you think it's lame, then go ahead. But, people censor stuff like that here in order to "protect" our children from violence and sexual innuendo. Then again...they could just flip on the Fox channel at prime time and watch the Simpsons. Especially when Homer was thinking about cheating on Marge (and the episode vice versa) ... or when Santa's 'Lil Helper was humping that one other dog ... or when Apu had a fling in the pool room as a bachelor before getting married ... or watch Married with Children reruns...
     
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  11. chiquitabanana

    chiquitabanana finally legal

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    WeLL you have to expect all those crazy people that thing
    that anime is just anime like their Disney toons. People need to
    recognize it is an art as well. So go inform some people.
     
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  12. yakamashi

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    either way. but even if the parents try to protect their kids from those kinds of stuff, the'll be exposed to it sooner or later . . .

    and another thing. they make the anime version all not all that bloody and not all that cursing. why'd adult swim have to go and change inuyasha to 10:00 . . . and why do they even call it adult swim? i mean, family guy . . . cowboy bebop . . . inuyasha . . . futurama . . . (is that how you spell it?) anyway . . . it's not all that bad. well, it is boring though . . .

    why'd the people have to make up like PG 13, PG 14, R, etc . . . and what's the difference of 13 and 14? ugh . . . and they made "the last samurai" rated R or something and it's not even that bloody! some heads comming off here and there and even if i am only 13 years old, i, like practiclly every other 13 year old kid i know and up could take it! ugh . . . whatever already . . . i'm so- out for now . . . -diz- :anger2:

    p.s. disney sucks. it's so bo-ring. yeah.
     
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  13. Izzy

    Izzy moo. moo. moo!
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    You're thinking in terms of people around you. Your peers and your friends. Generally, people perceive themselves as above the restraint others put on them. Well, when it comes to kids, that is. That's how rebellion starts, it seems. Like the zoot suit. =D

    My point is, YOU may think that it's fine for you to watch. But there's a board (and subsequently a panel) that doesn't think that way. They play it safe and at least warn parents what's in the movie. Some parents care, as they should.

    I really don't understand why you're getting mad. It doesn't matter what they rate it as, really. You watched the Inu-Yasha movie. That's it, you came out the winner. The only problem I saw was that you had to "suffer" the movie by watching it with children with parents. Heck, *I* still watch movies with my parents (y'know..."bonding" and what have you).

    Oh, BTW, they call it "adult swim" because the themes are usually a little more risque than your average saturday morning cartoon. In fact, you're talking against yourself now. If you include Cowboy Bebop in a saturday Cartoon Network afternoon lineup...you'll be getting the majority of your 10 year olds watching that.
     
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  14. yakamashi

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    man, everyones talking like their really old . . . gets so- confusing . . . and once again, i am only 13 . . . (turning 14 in october . . . so far . . .)

    anywayz

    -diz-
     
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  15. Izzy

    Izzy moo. moo. moo!
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    There's something you must know about otaku. Being older gives you more say power in threads. =D

    Besides, 20 isn't old. 95 is old. There's a difference.
     
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  16. Basher

    Basher Mad Writing Skillz

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    Man, Izzy you are old. :D Half way up the hill. Think about it add your age and my age we are over the hill. :D

    Keep in mind Yaka there a culture differences no matter where you go.

    I think Izzy did a good job of describing about some adults having problems with what children view. Everyone has a different opinion.

    From what I understand Japan is very open with their sexual orientations, and raising children.

    I do let my son watch Inuyasha like I said he is 2. He can understand it to some point. He was a ninja for Halloween and I got him a fake sword. I went around going “KAZE NO KIZO” and striking the ground with the sword like Inuyasha does. He loved it. He giggles whenever I do that. It is really cute. He knew where it was from too. Plus it could be a great way to learn another language. I have learned a little Japanese from watching Inuyasha.

    Only problem I can see is if the parents didn’t keep their kids under control while watching the movie. Parents should respect others no matter what country they live in which includes watching movies in a theatre. If the child won’t settle down for the movie then they should wait for it to come out on DVD or VHS. It is all about respecting others. I will also say that in some theatres they would have been removed for disrupting the movie.

    Age shouldn’t matter for anything. To bad I can’t apply that to dating. :sweat2:

    I hope you can get a better understanding of the Japanese culture by coming to this forum.

    Basher
     
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  17. Izzy

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    Ain't everyday in the States that you see two boys kissin' while you're eating some gyoza with your friends. Or see two girls kissin' in the subway. =D But, there, I saw two examples of that. ^_^ And me without my camera. =D

    ANYWAY, yes. Bash is right. It really is up to the parent, that's why the ratings are there. I mean, I know whatever MY kid (if/when I ever get one of 'em...preferably with kung-fu grip and super-kicking action!) would want to watch...I probably wouldn't really bother with actually viewing it ALL the time with my kid. The ratings are there to tell me (and other parents) what to expect from the show.

    Mind you, the stuff that I watch is VASTLY different from the stuff I let my little sister watch...and she's only two years younger than you. Would I let her watch something like Inu-Yasha or (as even better example) FLCL/Fooly Cooly? Hell yeah. Would I let her watch something like Last Exile? Sure...but the maturity of the thing is a little beyond her grasp. GoldenBoy? NO! Hehehe...that stays in MY room.

    And Bashy-kins. You're only as young as you feel, right? Well...I'm damned young then. And even if you add our ages together...that makes us 40. Nowhere NEAR 95. LOL.

    PS: Let it be known that I've never watched an episode of Inu-Yasha in my LIFE. :anime:
     
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  18. Kogarashi

    Kogarashi Summon of Wood

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    And I'm still the oldest regular in the Inuyasha forum, near as I can tell. ^_^;;

    See, yakamashi, ratings are there so that movie theaters and stores that sell DVDs can't get sued by parents for "letting the children watch inappropriate material." Last I checked, the people who assign the ratings are often parents themselves (on the ratings board or panel or what have you), and thus rate entertainment media how they would rate it for their own children. So parents should know that the rated R movie they're renting to watch contains sexual content, or the F-bomb dropped several times, or lots of blood and gore (believe it or not, lopping heads off on-screen counts for that), or whatever, which is why the board rated it R in the first place. So that way, the parent can't go suing the movie rental place for their child watching the R-rated movie. The parent knew what was in it to begin with. And most stores aren't allowed to sell R- and X-rated movies without proper ID from the customer first (believe me, I've worked in retail. Wal-Mart checks to make sure you're 17 when you buy R-rated movies).

    I do feel for you about the annoyance of screaming babies. The parents should've taken them out of the theater. But it's no biggie for kids to be watching Inuyasha. I've seen worse PG-13 movies in America.

    And as for Cartoon Network and its ratings? Americans are poor judges of the actual age-level of a show (and lots of tight-laced parents would have fits if they caught their children watching "that horrid Japanese cartoon" during the daytime cartoon runs). Also, Inuyasha does have some bare-chested demon-women, Miroku asking pretty girls to bear his child and groping Sango every chance he gets, Inuyasha slicing up demons left and right, and plenty of hotspring scenes (and not all of them featuring the girls, either). Most Americans would consider those reason enough to rate it PG-14 and dump it in the late-night lineup.

    Throw my age in, Izzy, and you get 61. That's closer to over-the-hill. ^_^
     
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  19. me_dreaming_zzz

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    hmmmm... thats strange but i actually do believe in ratings/classifications(i was sooooo against them when i was under 15), but i agree that sometimes they are just too strict.
    by they way, dont throw my age in, otherwise it will get too depressing(like 80.... :sweat2: ) My advise: live fast, die young :anime:
     
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  20. TriForce

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    :eek: NEVER watched Inyasha?
    :mad: How could anyone say such a thing?
    _____
    Hehe. I can watch whatever I want.
     
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