Anime fans, why Lucky Star is so famous?

Really, I hope you can answer me this one. I was watching it and I didn't like it at all; it was such a pain but I tried and continued until episode 18 and then I dropped it. The anime isn't bad but I don't understand why people like it so much. Can someone explaing me why alot of people like it?

There is basically no story besides back story, so you can watch and not have to worry about all the crappy/good elements of a anime; it's like neutral.

After watching a few episodes, I concluded that the show is popular because the people who watch it can relate to the characters (Mainly blue-haired Wendee Lee) or it's very abundant in modern Japanese-lifestyle, but that just me and I haven't seen an episode of that in months...

I watched 9 episodes or so and I can understand why it is so popular in Japan. It features an anime gaming nerd as a main character who is on top of that extremely moe. The whole Anime is extremely moe. Bind these 2 facts and some jokes which only 50 % of the non-japanese audience will get together and you got your top otaku anime. But you also shouldn't miss on the sexual references, so you can get a ton of hentai out of this.

I didn't like Lucky Star that much. It's meant to be funny but I found myself not laughing way too often. The drawing style is cute and the main character is something special (and she reminds me a bit of my nerdyness :3), but all in all it simply can't compare to comedy kings like School Rumble, Full Metal Panic or Gintama (it's also very hard to get all the jokes here, but the comedy is on a whole different level).

The anime isn't bad but I don't understand why people like it so much.Miroku32

Same. I though it was boring and unfunny.

It's not that I dislike comedy or even parody anime ('Hayate no Gotoku' is great, for example) ..it's just that Lucky Star is..well..bland. Never understood why so many people like it.

Lucky Star is average. I liked Azumanga Daioh better.ghoklebutter

Yeah, certainly better imo, but I wasn't a big on Azumanga either.

Lucky Star is average. I liked Azumanga Daioh better.ghoklebutter

Timoteeei?

"Which way do I hold the cornet?"

Yeah, that's when I dropped that series.

i just like how they reference alot of anime that i watch. its one of my top favs. LUCKY STAR FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i really wanna see poni poni dash in english tho. i saw the first on utube and it just captured me. for some reason i like it when the girl with the cowlick says "maho". plus the cat is god

"Which way do I hold the cornet?"

Yeah, that's when I dropped that series.

T_P_O

Good call..wish I had dropped it at that point.

I continued despite the terrible first episode. It improves marginally, but it was still well in the zone of "boring" when I dropped it (can't recall how far I was.)

I guess you wouldn't like Minami-ke....

by the way, if anyone likes Lucky Star, please try Minami-ke season 1!!!! It's relatively unknown outside of anime circles. I wish more people watched Minami-ke

It looks like a paedophiles animated dream.Big_Bad_Sad

It looks like a paedophiles animated dream.Big_Bad_Sad

After the opening I dropped it, same for K-On.

I'm an anime fan and I couldn't get passed the first episode. I thought it was that bad.

Why? because many mediocre animes are famous/popular, it's a sad thing...6_volts

Why? because many mediocre animes are famous/popular, it's a sad thing...6_volts

Like Saint Seiya?

Just joshing you, I do agree with your statement though.

I guess you wouldn't like Minami-ke....

by the way, if anyone likes Lucky Star, please try Minami-ke season 1!!!! It's relatively unknown outside of anime circles. I wish more people watched Minami-ke

RJay123

Eh..I wouldn't say that. I wouldn't compare Lucky Star to Minami-ke, either. I understand how they're similar in format (though there are some differences there), but Minami-ke is a much more enjoyable show. Better characters, dialogue, more interesting situations..probably fewer attempts at "humor" ..yet it still manages to be much more amusing.

I'll second your recommendation, though. Loved each season.

Because other people who are not you have different taste in stuff than you do.

I guess you wouldn't like Minami-ke....

by the way, if anyone likes Lucky Star, please try Minami-ke season 1!!!! It's relatively unknown outside of anime circles. I wish more people watched Minami-ke

RJay123

[QUOTE="Big_Bad_Sad"]It looks like a paedophiles animated dream.RJay123

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[QUOTE="Big_Bad_Sad"]It looks like a paedophiles animated dream.Big_Bad_Sad

I think you have to be patient and be able to get kicks out of the little things.

Theres alot of talking so if you cant handle that its a no go for you =P

I thought it was brilliant.

Because....anime fans have lost their maniliness long ago. Viva la Cowboy Bebop!MgamerBD

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]Because....anime fans have lost their maniliness long ago. Viva la Cowboy Bebop!MuddVader

People like it because:

• Has underage school girls
• Drawn in a very moe fashion
• Very unique OP song + dance
• Konata - female otaku that most viewers can relate to in terms of personality
• Includes a ton of otaku fetishes

I think its pretty bad as a series by itself though.

I will give you the benefit of the doubt considering you've got a Clannad avatar and After Story is your favourite ever (want proof of my love for Clannad? bam!)

Anyway, it's just an enjoyable show with a lot of inside humor if you are well versed in the world of Anime. Perhaps Azumanga Daioh is up your alley for SoL? Or even K-On!.

Because anime has fads like anything else, and "moe" is what's in. Haruhi, K-On!, Lucky Star, etc.SeraphimGoddess

Although from the recent earnings reports and what not, it seems like the industry realizes that moe is over saturated, and might be on it's way out. Good riddance too.

[QUOTE="SeraphimGoddess"]Because anime has fads like anything else, and "moe" is what's in. Haruhi, K-On!, Lucky Star, etc.xionvalkyrie

Although from the recent earnings reports and what not, it seems like the industry realizes that moe is over saturated, and might be on it's way out. Good riddance too.

Agreed.

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And yes. I liked Kanon. Also love the Key art imitation the guy did in that panel.

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]Because....anime fans have lost their maniliness long ago. Viva la Cowboy Bebop!MuddVader

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[QUOTE="SeraphimGoddess"]Because anime has fads like anything else, and "moe" is what's in. Haruhi, K-On!, Lucky Star, etc.Velocitas8

Although from the recent earnings reports and what not, it seems like the industry realizes that moe is over saturated, and might be on it's way out. Good riddance too.

Agreed.

And yes. I liked Kanon. Also love the Key art imitation the guy did in that panel.

You've played Saya No Uta.

You're awesome.

Lucky Star is so famous because first of all, it's created by my most favorite anime dev, Kyoto Animation, who've produced

Haruhi Suzumiya, Air TV, Kanon 2006, PRIOR to lucky star comming out. and now, clannad as well but.

so, 1. lucky star was created by one of most beloved anime dev, so widely publicized.

2. it satisfies otaku very much. all those lolicon lovers = lucky star = heaven

I think it's because the series is just flat-out wacky. Also I think no one needs to watch every single episode to appreciate the humor. Parodies are also fan pleasers.

It's like Keroro with cute schoolgirls.