To clarify, since I didn’t want the post title to be super long, this prompt is referring to an anime being ruined due to external factors. Like you hear about how people won’t watch a …
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Writing Prompt: How long does it usually take for you to forget the plot of an anime?
Now here is a question I feel qualified to answer, considering how often I rewatch anime versus seek out unseen series!
Writing Prompt : What is an anime that you love but would not recommend
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Writing Prompt: Would you watch an anime that is endless?
Let’s take a crack at another one that I feel like is pretty straightforward, but then I do think there’s opportunity for some interesting perspectives.
Writing Prompt: What outfit would you like to see more of in anime?
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Writing Prompt: What outfit would you like to see less of in anime?
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Writing Prompt: What place would you recommend someone to visit in Japan?
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Writing Prompt: How seriously do you take anime critics?
Not even going to re-word or re-work this one, taking it straight from the MAL forums. Should be short and sweet. How seirously do you take anime critics?
Writing Prompt: If you had to choose one series that would be mandatory for everyone to watch as their first anime, what would it be?
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Writing Prompt: What was an anime moment that made you think?
Pretty broad one here, seeing as there are many different sorts of thoughts you could have after watching something. But nothing wrong with that!
Writing Prompt: What makes an anime age well?
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Writing Prompt: What anime gave you the emptiest feeling after finishing it?
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Writing Prompt: If you HAD to rewatch an anime 10 times in a row, which anime would you choose?
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Writing Prompt: What would you do if you were the head of your own anime studio?
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Writing Prompt: What was your first anime? Do you still like it now?
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Writing Prompt: What’s your preferred length for an anime?
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Writing Prompt: What is the most memorable snow scene for you?
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Writing Prompt: What “unimportant” anime character did you really like?
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Writing Prompt: Is it OK to review an anime before it’s finished airing?
An interesting question to think about. And there are many different ways to think around this one, too.
Writing Prompt: Do you find anime hard to enjoy when it feels predictable?
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This definitely seems like the easier variation to tackle, when compared to its counterpart. I can think of a few answers already, so let’s get to them.
Writing Prompt: Which anime was most relatable to you?
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Writing Prompt: Would you rather have your favourite anime be mainstream or unpopular?
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Writing Prompt: What anime did you started the new year with?
Or if you haven’t watched any yet in 2024, I guess what anime will you start with? Surely anyone reading this has watched something though, right?
Writing Prompt: What’s an anime that you’ve fallen asleep to?
Let’s get another one of these prompts going, and this one will be quite short!
Writing Prompt: What are some tips to avoid anime burnout?
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Writing Prompt: What is your biggest anime fear?
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Writing Prompt: What is your favourite generic anime?
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Writing Prompt: Do you want to be isekai’d?
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Writing Prompt: What are your thoughts on using reviews to decide on watching an anime?
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How to ruin an anime
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Writing Prompt: Would you rather an anime with bad characters but an amazing plot, or an anime with a bad plot but amazing characters?
Time to steal another prompt from MAL. This one seemed interesting, and even as I write this intro blurb, I’m not sure what my choice will be yet!
Writing Prompt: What idea have you never seen depicted in anime before?
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Writing Prompt: What’s something positive about an anime you hate, and something negative about an anime you love?
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Writing Prompt: Would you still watch anime if the entire industry moved towards 3D animation?
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Writing Prompt: What’s an anime that you enjoyed from a genre you normally don’t like?
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Writing Prompt: Do you enjoy OVAs / movies take place outside of the main storyline?
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Writing Prompt: How did you learn Japanese?
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