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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Guest&nbsp; 85555" data-source="post: 9613715">I don't watch Anime anymore so much, but I do watch a lot of Chinese drama series (especially the ones that are wuxia related). I am not sure what demographics those are all aimed at in China, but definitely many shows that feel more like they are aimed towards both men and women or even just men, do have more romantic elements. But it is also done differently than we would tend to do here. I don't think the issue is that men have zero interest in romance (I like that aspect of these shows and I like movies and books that have heart in them). it is really how it is done. My wife loves Brigitte Jones. I watch them with her because they are her favorite movie series, but they are clearly aimed at women and I wouldn't watch them if she didn't enjoy them. I can get into them, like I can get into just about any media if I watch more than 20 minutes. But it wouldn't be my first choice to view. Guys like Romance. I think we just like it done a particular way, with perhaps a bit more action. One of my favorite wuxia films is Bride with White Hair, and that is very much centered on a tragic romance. Another is Reign of Assassins, which is about a female lead character played by Michelle Yeoh and also, ultimately a love story. The issue isn't romance=women. The issue is really how it is done.</blockquote>