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What is your opinion on Tsundere type animes?

Definition (2): A term used by "otaku" to separate themselves out from other anime viewers as know-it-alls who can't agree on what truly defines the term but will vehemently argue points to those who offer a differing version. It's a common belief those "otaku" using the term pine to be the male lead, regardless how badly he's treated.

Take, as an example, The Familiar of Zero. Here we have Louise, who's a noble magi, who conjurs up a human as her familiar. What ensues is a relationship built on being around each other. For better or worse, these stories can be found in real life, though we don't rush to use the term "tsundere" while discussing them.

I loved this series and never gave it a second thought on how Louise acted towards Saito. Why would I? I was more interested to see how the two worked together. Anyone watching these types of series should expect (even if it's not delivered) the two leads will eventually wind up together.

Some of you may be too young, but there was a series called Moonlighting on ABC starring Bruce Willis (yep, it's true) and Cybil Sheppard. The series' entire dynamic was based on the "feud" the two had with each other.

However, the moment they became a couple, the series was canceled as people changed the channel.

The irony here is that never once have I heard the term "tsundere" describing this show, but anime fans can clearly relate this live-action series with a number of anime series.

I'm curious to know if many of you sit and watch a series, pen and paper in hand, then jot down every conceivable term (in Japanese no doubt) so you can rush to a forum and announce what you've witnessed or do you actually just sit back, relax, and try to enjoy what you've invested time and/or money in.

Before someone rushes out to start a new thread on what we think about "moe", "loli", and "fanservice", note my answer here applies to those idiotic terms as well.

Now, if you'll excuse me, it's time to watch another series covered more by labels from fans than what can be printed on the back cover.

I guess a single line could define"tsundere": Female character who physically threatens a male character. Or if you want to reduce this to one word just say "bitch". Basically tsundere equals bitch, and moe equals cute.

also I can say that I'm a lolicon myself but that doesn't necessarily mean I go and mollest little girls as a hobby =))

Tailor, dude/girl, for the love of God stop mentioning "Shinji Ikari" =)) u did in 3 different consecutive posts =D



Cheers and dun hate terminology ... it is not alive