Is it normal to grow an obsession with anime characters even as a young adult?

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Forgive me if I'm spelling anime wrong...
This problem isn't one I have now though I still hold some nostalgic affection for the characters. But a few months back I was going through a period of extreme loneliness when one morning I came across an anime show on tv. I watched it and even though I felt ashamed of enjoying the cartoon so much I started to get really interested in the characters (not sexually) I liked it so much that i would set an alarm very early so that I wouldn't miss an episode and this resulted in me becoming sleep deprived. I've never taken interest in anime before, so I was wondering if maybe i was using the show as an escape from my loneliness. My obsession ended as soon as I got my life back and started socializing.Was that normal?

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    It happens with tv series, anime series, films, games, etc.

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  • Justsomejerk
    11 years ago

    It's a dangerous drug. It's good to hear a success story, you are one of the lucky ones.

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  • Moneybagschest
    11 years ago

    In japan they make anime for adults.

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  • Paradiddle
    11 years ago

    Of course it is normal. Anime shows shouldn't be something that is frowned upon or shameful if one likes them when they are older. Even being a young adult isn't anywhere near being too old for them. Anime isn't Adventure Time or anything. Sure that show is quite funny but anime can have a great story, character development and have intense action. Whenever I find an anime I like, I can't help but watch the next episode and before I know it, several hours have gone by just like that.

    Considering anime a phase to be shunned about isn't right, perhaps you could start up anime again and find even more interesting shows.

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  • Shrunk
    11 years ago

    I'm not a big fan of anime either but recently there have been a couple anime guys I felt that way for, I'm a young adult too... Lucky you were able to get out of it..:)

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