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Thought I understood anime pacing until a friend pointed out I skip every OP, so which side is right?
I always hit skip after the first episode and figured that was normal, but my buddy in Denver says the OP sets the mood and I'm missing half the point. Do you watch them every time or skip straight to the story, and did something specific change your mind?
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leo_carr131d ago
Did your buddy ever explain why he thinks the OP matters that much, or was it just a vibe thing for him? Here is the deal: for most shows, skipping is fine. The OP is a recap and a song, and if you already know the song, you are not losing plot. But some shows build the OP and ED as part of the story, like when the visuals change after a big event, or when they swap the song to mess with you. My rule is simple. Watch it once, then skip unless the show is known for hiding stuff in there, like Madoka or a few others where the OP flat out spoils or teases things. So your friend is not wrong, but he is also making it a bigger deal than it needs to be. If you are not the type to catch little details anyway, you are not missing half the point, you are just watching it your way.
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