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DevsBro 05/29/20 2:35:41 PM #1:	Can you imagine watching a boxing match and hearing the combatants shout out LEFT JAB RIGHT HOOK --- 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:939893161] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Can you imagine watching a boxing match and hearing the combatants shout out LEFT JAB RIGHT HOOK </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BroodRyu 05/29/20 2:36:01 PM #2:	FINAL ATTACK! cap <cite>BroodRyu posted [p:939893179] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>FINAL ATTACK! cap </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SauI_Goodman 05/29/20 2:36:49 PM #3:	it's no different than undertaker screaming "OLD SCHOOL!" --- Team Coco <cite>SauI_Goodman posted [p:939893214] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>it's no different than undertaker screaming "OLD SCHOOL!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 05/29/20 2:36:50 PM #4:	because it's fucking cool --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:939893215] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>because it's fucking cool </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 05/29/20 2:36:55 PM #5:	For marketing, I guess. Would you want to do a cool blue energy blast while silent or shout the name of a Hawaiian king like a boss? --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:939893219] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>For marketing, I guess. Would you want to do a cool blue energy blast while silent or shout the name of a Hawaiian king like a boss? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaiganeer 05/29/20 2:36:59 PM #6:	kitaaaaaaaaaaa, dempshii roorru <cite>Kaiganeer posted [p:939893223] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>kitaaaaaaaaaaa, dempshii roorru </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 05/29/20 2:37:41 PM #7:	According to the internet: It's a tradition where it was intended for young audiences to yell the attack names with the character. The tradition began with Mazinger Z, which is considered the first Super Robot anime. The producers of the show felt that if the main character, Kouji Kabuto, shouted out the attack names each time the mecha did them, then it would give the target viewers, who were aged around 3 to 10 at the time, the ability to literally join along in the fun. The logic behind this is if the kids were to directly interact with a show they already liked, then they'd like it even more and would stick with the show in the long run. Needless to say, the strategy worked, and literally all other mecha anime in the 70's (sans First Gundam in late, late '79) copied the trend. Thus, the tradition was born and still anime shows, regardless of whether they are mecha themed or not, use it, regardless of their target audience. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:939893256] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>According to the internet: <quote>It's a tradition where it was intended for young audiences to yell the attack names with the character. The tradition began with Mazinger Z, which is considered the first Super Robot anime. The producers of the show felt that if the main character, Kouji Kabuto, shouted out the attack names each time the mecha did them, then it would give the target viewers, who were aged around 3 to 10 at the time, the ability to literally join along in the fun. The logic behind this is if the kids were to directly interact with a show they already liked, then they'd like it even more and would stick with the show in the long run. Needless to say, the strategy worked, and literally all other mecha anime in the 70's (sans First Gundam in late, late '79) copied the trend. Thus, the tradition was born and still anime shows, regardless of whether they are mecha themed or not, use it, regardless of their target audience.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tryhaptaward 05/29/20 2:39:24 PM #8:	Rurouni Kenshin Trust and Betrayal Monster etc. <cite>Tryhaptaward posted [p:939893329] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Rurouni Kenshin Trust and Betrayal Monster etc. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Laserion 05/29/20 2:49:37 PM #9:	Was it started by martial arts anime, or by giant robot anime? Rocket Punch! Breast Fire! --- There is no "would of", "should of" or "could of". There is "would've", "should've" and "could've". <cite>Laserion posted [p:939893817] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Was it started by martial arts anime, or by giant robot anime? Rocket Punch! Breast Fire!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 05/29/20 2:56:48 PM #10:	Tryhaptaward posted... Rurouni Kenshin Trust and Betrayal Monster etc. Wow you're right I guess I was imagining it in all those other shows. --- 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:939894187] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Tryhaptaward posted... </cite> <quote>Rurouni Kenshin Trust and Betrayal Monster etc.</quote>Wow you're right I guess I was imagining it in all those other shows. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rikiaz 05/29/20 3:17:31 PM #11:	MC_BatCommander posted... because it's fucking cool This I mean it just makes this scene so much more badass; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIu306QeH-Y --- From the depths, the thing they called Worm King did rise. Nirn itself did scream in the Mages' and Necromancers' war. <cite>Rikiaz posted [p:939895261] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>MC_BatCommander posted... </cite> <quote>because it's fucking cool</quote>This I mean it just makes this scene so much more badass; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIu306QeH-Y </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronWolf87 05/29/20 3:19:03 PM #12:	A boxing or MMA match were the fighters shouted their attacks would be pretty fucking awesome IMO. <cite>IronWolf87 posted [p:939895326] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>A boxing or MMA match were the fighters shouted their attacks would be pretty fucking awesome IMO. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gobstoppers12 05/29/20 3:25:53 PM #13:	Kaiganeer posted... kitaaaaaaaaaaa, dempshii roorru If somebody shouted this during a professional boxing match, the hype would be fucking real. --- I write Naruto Fanfiction. But I am definitely not a furry. <cite>Gobstoppers12 posted [p:939895635] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Kaiganeer posted... </cite> <quote>kitaaaaaaaaaaa, dempshii roorru</quote>If somebody shouted this during a professional boxing match, the hype would be fucking real. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AdrianBeterson 05/29/20 3:30:14 PM #14:	Imagine how boring DBZ would've been if the characters never said the name of their moves. --- https://imgur.com/oaIIJxf <cite>AdrianBeterson posted [p:939895852] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Imagine how boring DBZ would've been if the characters never said the name of their moves. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 05/29/20 3:31:00 PM #15:	Because anime is cancer. --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:939895894] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Because anime is cancer.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turbam 05/29/20 3:31:22 PM #16:	GIGAAAAAAAAA DRIIIIIIILLLLLLLL BuhRAAAAAAAKAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH --- ~snip (V)_(;,;)_(V) snip~ I'm just one man! Whoa! Well, I'm a one man band! https://imgur.com/p9Xvjvs <cite>Turbam posted [p:939895906] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>GIGAAAAAAAAA DRIIIIIIILLLLLLLL BuhRAAAAAAAKAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 05/29/20 3:33:53 PM #17:	Not like American Cartoons didn't have similar shit. Wonder Twins probably being the most notorious example. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:939896027] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Not like American Cartoons didn't have similar shit. Wonder Twins probably being the most notorious example. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Laserion 05/29/20 4:33:29 PM #18:	Tyranthraxus posted... Not like American Cartoons didn't have similar shit. Wonder Twins probably being the most notorious example. American cartoons usually only have that in the transformation scene. Imagine Superman yelling HEAAAAAAT... VISIOOOOOOON!!!! while shooting ... Oh, wait. Does Scott Summers yell "Optic Blast!" in the comics like he does in fighting games? "Behold! Optic Blast!" --- There is no "would of", "should of" or "could of". There is "would've", "should've" and "could've". <cite>Laserion posted [p:939898925] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>Not like American Cartoons didn't have similar shit. Wonder Twins probably being the most notorious example. </quote> American cartoons usually only have that in the transformation scene. Imagine Superman yelling HEAAAAAAT... VISIOOOOOOON!!!! while shooting ... Oh, wait. Does Scott Summers yell "Optic Blast!" in the comics like he does in fighting games? "Behold! Optic Blast!"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 05/29/20 4:34:44 PM #19:	Laserion posted... American cartoons usually only have that in the transformation scene. Imagine Superman yelling HEAAAAAAT... VISIOOOOOOON!!!! while shooting ... Oh, wait. Does Scott Summers yell "Optic Blast!" in the comics like he does in fighting games? "Behold! Optic Blast!" No, but Hulk yells Hulk Smash when Hulk Smashes. More seriously: space ghost often called out the name of his beams before he shot them. For the same reason as Mazinger Z, really. Without him saying the names of his beams you'd have no fucking idea what he was doing. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:939898976] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Laserion posted... </cite> <quote>American cartoons usually only have that in the transformation scene. Imagine Superman yelling HEAAAAAAT... VISIOOOOOOON!!!! while shooting ... Oh, wait. Does Scott Summers yell "Optic Blast!" in the comics like he does in fighting games? "Behold! Optic Blast!"</quote> No, but Hulk yells Hulk Smash when Hulk Smashes. More seriously: space ghost often called out the name of his beams before he shot them. For the same reason as Mazinger Z, really. Without him saying the names of his beams you'd have no fucking idea what he was doing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Laserion 05/29/20 4:36:06 PM #20:	Tyranthraxus posted... No, but Hulk yells Hulk Smash when Hulk Smashes. So it doesn't mean "Hulk is Smashing", but the name of the attack is A Hulk Smash! --- There is no "would of", "should of" or "could of". There is "would've", "should've" and "could've". <cite>Laserion posted [p:939899033] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote> No, but Hulk yells Hulk Smash when Hulk Smashes. </quote> So it doesn't mean "Hulk is Smashing", but the name of the attack is A Hulk Smash!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 05/29/20 4:37:08 PM #21:	Demon fang! Demon fang! Damn, I must be a genius! Double demon fang! --- https://imgur.com/7nfPhE2 <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:939899094] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Demon fang! Demon fang! Damn, I must be a genius! Double demon fang! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 05/29/20 4:37:35 PM #22:	GOMU GOMU NO BAZOOKA caps --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:939899117] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>GOMU GOMU NO BAZOOKA caps </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Scotty_Rogers 05/29/20 4:38:16 PM #23:	It's almost like these shows are intended for children. --- Choose your battles. <cite>Scotty_Rogers posted [p:939899147] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>It's almost like these shows are intended for children. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Wheelman1 05/29/20 4:42:58 PM #24:	UPPERCuT!! --- XBox Live GT: MastaMez PSN: KoolMez The Topic Killer \_0_/ <cite>The Wheelman1 posted [p:939899376] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>UPPERCuT!! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
garan 05/29/20 4:48:27 PM #25:	DeadBankerDream posted... Because anime is cancer. <cite>garan posted [p:939899606] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted...</cite> <quote>Because anime is cancer.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
smoke_break 05/29/20 6:14:33 PM #26:	They function as catchphrases. --- https://imgur.com/WTmIPt8 <cite>smoke_break posted [p:939903498] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>They function as catchphrases. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Juhanor 05/29/20 11:21:48 PM #27:	I think it can be traced to the concept of kiai in martial arts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiai <cite>Juhanor posted [p:939917066] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>I think it can be traced to the concept of kiai in martial arts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiai</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Stagmar 05/29/20 11:52:24 PM #28:	Overly Complicated Combination Attack! --- 11/11/1572 -- Never Forget. <cite>Stagmar posted [p:939918200] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Overly Complicated Combination Attack! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 05/29/20 11:53:04 PM #29:	Makes their dick hard --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:939918222] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Makes their dick hard </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GiftedACIII 05/29/20 11:54:36 PM #30:	Laserion posted... American cartoons usually only have that in the transformation scene. Imagine Superman yelling HEAAAAAAT... VISIOOOOOOON!!!! while shooting ... Oh, wait. Does Scott Summers yell "Optic Blast!" in the comics like he does in fighting games? "Behold! Optic Blast!" Especially Marvel vs Capcom lol. Pretty much every single Marvel character does it while only a handful of Capcom characters do. --- </topic> <cite>GiftedACIII posted [p:939918277] in Why do ani... [t:78729713]...</cite> <quote>Laserion posted...</cite> <quote> American cartoons usually only have that in the transformation scene. Imagine Superman yelling HEAAAAAAT... VISIOOOOOOON!!!! while shooting ... Oh, wait. Does Scott Summers yell "Optic Blast!" in the comics like he does in fighting games? "Behold! Optic Blast!"</quote> Especially Marvel vs Capcom lol. Pretty much every single Marvel character does it while only a handful of Capcom characters do.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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