why does all anime look the same

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why does every generic anime have the same art style this is very boring and lazy
 

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Always did love Nichijou's artstyle. It's very clearly Moe, but it manages to have its own unique feel.

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It REALLY shines during its more outlandish moments though.
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Or when the art style suddenly shifts.

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Even worse, They're even lazier and less detailed than 20 years ago. This is what common dogma aesthetic anime used to look like back then when common dogma aesthetic anime could be taken seriously.
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Idiotron said:
Does it though?
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You're using different medias from different set of timelines, this is a projection.

Anyway, here's my long answer: It's the same thing with style. Whatever is "seemingly popular" will be shilled repetitively. Same thing with western animation, as calarts art style uses similar features. When you scrutinize into this web culture and realize the most "popular" anime, or has well values in the industry, you realize that the industry (just like media in general), just wants a cashflow. Sure, some may not be intentionally doing it, but it's what they're used to in specific time eras. There's quite some influence from these medias, and some of the studios make repetitive art styles that are depicted into these industries. For example, look at K-on and Tamako's Market. Same style, same studio. This is a problem with media in general, as media is heavily capitalized, as it's primarily quantity over quality in these industries. Hence why most media shows latch onto specific tropes or hypersexualization to gain traction. Just like how there's westernized comedic flicks that's meant to mind boggle you, or the same repetitive action movies with the same storylines and plot devices. Notice how there's more traction towards specific genres?

Short answer: Consoomer culture : )

Here's an example in what I was talking about:
 

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It doesn't.
For one thing, those are all from the same studio (Kyoani) that has their own school. For another how does anyone mix up Dragon Maid and Violet Evergarden? They have a completely different look and tone.
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For example, look at K-on and Tamako's Market. Same style, same studio.
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Also same character designer, Yukiko Horiguchi.
Edit: She also did the character designs for Lucky Star, apparently.
 
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From my experience on anime imageboards, there are many anime fans who, if an anime looks different from the now-standard moe style, will proclaim it "ugly" or "too Western".
Edit: I don't know the situation on the Japanese internet.
 
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