quote:

---

I've come across something just now and decided that I would post a topic about this. I've seen this before and it never ceases to amaze me, because I don't understand it. I was just at a fanart site and there were some pictures of Kenshin and Tomoe that this artist had done...in the first picture this artist did, they wrote (and I quote) "I've always like Tomoe over Kaoru, who's a violent, sadistic shrew compared to the former. And in terms of looks, Kaoru doesn't even come close." And later on, next to a picture of Cloud and Aeris,..."Guess I like original couples, rather than replacements [*KoffKaorukoffkoff*]." Ok, now I'm not attacking this persons opinion, but I don't understand (and by the way, Kaoru was actually created before Tomoe...In the manga Tomoe was never shown til later on...the TV series even came out before the OVAs). Anyway, I know a lot of people who like Kaoru better (like me) but they still like Tomoe (which I do). But I have yet to meet a person who like Tomoe better who still likes Kaoru....most all Tomoe fans HATE Kaoru, and I don't freakin' understand it. I love Kaoru, I think she's great. I just wish someone could explain to me why these people feel this way. My guess is they watched the OVAs before the TV series or something (a lot of people who do that don't even like the TV series, from my own personal experience). Anyway, does anyone else have anything to say about this? I'm ONLY giving out the web address because, despite the artists opinions, the artwork I looked at was well done. Some were copies and some were original (but I copy pictures a lot so it doesn't bother me). Link Here There is some good video game and anime fan art there. But don't forget the subject of this post, I just want to know what the folks here at the cafe think.

---

quote:

---

Being more a Megumi fan, there isn't too much that I can say, except that I actually like Kaoru more thank Tomoe... but I don't like the anime version of Kaoru as much as I like the manga version...

---

[this message was edited by Mosquiton on Tue 9 Apr 11:19]

quote:

---

I read this article this morning, which gives me insight about people have irrational hatred of fiction characters.

"Studies have shown that people create identity and self-esteem by associating with -- or at least relating to -- groups or organizations they view as positive. But your feelings about a group or organization you reject may be equally important for how you view yourself, researchers say."

Basically, these people are "disidentifying" themselves with these characters for whatever reason.

For instance, some people like certain things (or characters) SO MUCH that they feel the need to defame and decry anything that would be competing/goes against their ideals (favorite characters)... even if they don't know much about it or have no good reasons not to like it.

And people who hate things because they seem popular are striving to make themselves seen as being unique or to align themselves with opposing views.

It's an interesting article, check it out if you're curious.

---

quote:

---

I read this article this morning, which gives me insight about people have irrational hatred of fiction characters.

"Studies have shown that people create identity and self-esteem by associating with -- or at least relating to -- groups or organizations they view as positive. But your feelings about a group or organization you reject may be equally important for how you view yourself, researchers say."

Basically, these people are "disidentifying" themselves with these characters for whatever reason.

For instance, some people like certain things (or characters) SO MUCH that they feel the need to defame and decry anything that would be competing/goes against their ideals (favorite characters)... even if they don't know much about it or have no good reasons not to like it.

And people who hate things because they seem popular are striving to make themselves seen as being unique or to align themselves with opposing views.

It's an interesting article, check it out if you're curious.


Thank you....hmm, so that is why there are Chun-Li haters.....

---

quote:

---

Potential Kenshin spoilers abound!

There's quite a large fangirl trend to hate the destined lover of certain characters. I've seen a number of fangirls prefer cold Tomoe over Karou. Possibly because Tomoe's dead and out of the picture for them, but Karou has a constantly developing romance with Kenshin.

---