Yes that’s correct! Do not watch Anime or read Manga without learning Japanese!
このオレがこの世に英雄がいるってことを証明してやる！－ナルト
So what’s written here? Want to know what it is about? Couldn’t read it? Let me give you a hint. It’s a quote from Naruto!
“Kono ore ga kono yoni eiyuu ga irutte koto wo shoumei shite yaru” – Naruto : I’m going to prove that heroes do exist in the world.
Ever wondered what it would be like if you could watch Anime without subs? Or read Manga in Japanese? So, that is why you should learn Japanese now!
Won’t it be so much more gripping & engaging to follow what was being said or read the story in Japanese? Then why wait? You’ve obviously realized that to enjoy your passion to the fullest, you must learn Japanese!
When one learns a new language, not only does one learn the script, the grammar rules, or the vocab, one also needs to understand the underlying cultural influences. Depending on the Anime you’ve watched or Manga you’ve read, you’ve probably already had a peek into some aspects of Japanese Culture. Not to mention you probably already know “Konnichiwa” or “mata ne”.
To ensure that you get “it” fully & that no “nuance” is lost in translation you must learn Japanese. Once you begin your journey learning the language, identifying phrases, words, while watching or reading becomes exciting. It gives one immense pleasure when he or she can understand the meaning of what is being communicated in the original language it was written in. It gives us a sneak peek into their wit and wisdom too. However, a lot of puns, emotions and jokes are totally lost out when translated into another language. Understanding the communication in the native tongue is always an immensely satiating gratification!!
Learning Japanese can be fun! You can interact with your fellow like-minded Anime / Manga enthusiasts in Japanese now!
With convenient Online Japanese Learning opportunities, watching Anime and reading Manga unaided no longer seems a white whale!
Learning Japanese opens up other career and higher education prospects as well! That said, I’m wondering why you haven’t already gotten cracking with Learning Japanese yet!