Since I was a hardcore anime freak when it wasn't cool to be one, I often suffered this sort of persecution. Even among "seasoned" anime fans I get flack about liking Yuugiou, Sailor Moon, or even Pokemon.

"That's for idiot children." ...

Well, that may be so ... but I get a hell of a lot of joy out of the characters and if ya have a problem with that you can such my wrath cock all damn day.