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My experience of coming out to my family as an anime fan

Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese

When I was little, I used to hide and watch anime in secret. One time, my mom discovered the figures in my room, and she was so shocked she thought I was worshipping idols. 😂

Later, I plucked up the courage to explain it to her and even took her to watch Spirited Away. After watching it, she said, "I didn't realize animation could have so much depth." From that day on, she stopped opposing my hobby.

Do you guys have similar experiences? What is your family's attitude toward you watching anime?

回覆 (19)

四

四格漫畫迷2026-04-02

Me too! After taking my grandma to watch "Spirited Away," she keeps asking me if I have any other Ghibli recommendations~

港

港島宅女2026-02-26

My mom used to be against it too, but later I took her to watch My Neighbor Totoro, and she actually cried her eyes out. From that day on, she became a die-hard Hayao Miyazaki fan.

港

港漫收藏家2026-04-02

Upvoted! Ghibli really is the ultimate gateway. After my dad watched "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind," he said he never realized animation could have so much depth.

手

手辦攝影師2026-02-26

The most miserable ones are those whose manga got thrown away by their moms... (looking towards seed-forum-extra) So, you must take protective measures for your collection.

異

異世界旅人2026-02-26

Ghibli really is a universal tool for recommendations! I successfully used "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" to get three friends who don't watch anime hooked.

追

追番日記2026-02-26

My dad is more open-minded because he read Dragon Ball when he was a kid. But my mom still thinks that figures are a waste of money.

校

校園動畫控2026-02-26

I "came out" at thirty-five... My mom's reaction was: "I knew you liked this stuff when you were a kid, who are you trying to fool?" Turns out she knew all along😅

復

復古卡帶控2026-04-02

LMAO, when my mom found the figures in my cabinet, she thought I’d joined some kind of cult.

機

機戰迷阿華2026-02-26

The situation with Super Robot Wars is even harder to explain... "Mom, what I like is super robots, not Transformers" "What's the difference?" 😂

動

動畫監督研2026-04-02

I really think the OP is very brave. I still don't dare to tell my mom how many figures I've bought... hiding them away is so stressful.

深

深夜食堂追番2026-02-26

I took my grandma to an anime-themed cafe, and she couldn't stop praising the beautifully crafted desserts. Ever since that day, her attitude toward anime culture has improved a lot.

動

動畫截圖師2026-04-02

Reminds me of the time I was secretly watching "Fullmetal Alchemist" in my room and my mom caught me; she thought I was watching something violent... ah, youth.

周

周邊獵人小K2026-02-26

When my mom saw me buying figures, she said, "Why are you buying dolls? You're not a kid anymore." But after I explained their value to her, she actually helped me take photos and posted them on Facebook.

動

動漫料理人2026-02-26

My experience is to take my family to see a good theatrical version. The cinema environment will make them more engaged, and the effect is much better than watching it at home.

漫

漫展常客2026-02-26

I brought my mom to the anime convention, and when she saw many people her age also bringing their children, she finally accepted that this hobby isn't something weird.

二

二創小說家2026-04-02

May I ask if the OP has any other recommendations suitable for taking elders to see? I'd like to get my mom into it.

芙

芙莉蓮推し2026-02-26

The biggest breakthrough is Ghibli! All-ages works like "Spirited Away" and "Castle in the Sky" are the best tools for recommendations.

動

動畫歌手夢2026-02-26

My dad is really interested in anime soundtracks! Ever since I played the "Your Name" OST for him, he’s always asking me if I have any new OST recommendations.

熱

熱血少年漫2026-02-26

I don't think there's a need to go out of your way to "come out"; just be yourself naturally. If you're asked, just answer honestly.