Why do people like long running anime?

[Mreaper]

I like pie!

[sonz]

Rosario + vampire. I like long running series, cause I don't want the anime to end and it seems more satisfying when it does end.

[7StolenSoulz]

well i love one piece because i don't like watching animes where you barely get to know the characters. Like in one piece they tell you each crew member's past (every single one makes me cry) Long animes let you get attached to the characters as if they were real characters. Short animes you can get attached to them but they end fast and you get disappointed that you can't see more of them. well thats my opinion

[Legic]

I always seem to get to a point that it feels like it will never end so I cant even see something like bleach, naruto, or one piece having an ending I jst cant see one

[naitsirk0]

Originally Posted by Binkit

Long series are definitely all about the content, which is why you don't see many like one piece or naruto around. Most can't hold their breathe long enough to weigh threw the crap

Naruto can't weigh through the crap. I don't know why it's still running, it's horrible.
But meh, I like long running anime until I read the manga, then I get frustrated at the slow pace / constant fillers of the anime (though in rare cases like screwed up subs I stop watching then never get back into it - op)
Though I do prefer anime with good plot and good development, or if all else fails, just being incredibly funny or gorey. Either way, 12/13/24/26/51/100/100+ Idc, if it's good I'll watch it, if it's consistent I'll continue to watch, that is all.

I've only recently started watching anime, and I must say I'm liking the short animes more. Code Geass is definitely my favorite anime of all time, and Deathnote was pretty much right up there too. They had extremely good endings, although, I felt extremely sad/depressed after they ended knowing there wouldn't be any more episodes which is why I guess people WATCH longer running shows to fill the void as people said.

The only long running show I like right now is Hitman Reborn! It doesn't have all the action as Bleach or Naruto, but I think it's more consistent. I only watch Bleach and Naruto to somewhat fill the void.

[ehra2008]

Personally I dont like long anime but it is also needed so we can really know the full details...I have watch long anime and as long as I like the story I dont mind if its too long

[serena]

i like long running anime if it's an anime that i like sooo much that i don't want it to end. i don't like the fillers. best if they follow the manga ( don't add or cut parts out of it)

[some1unoe]

I don't know. I prefer short animes that are one or two arcs long. The only reason why i watch Bleach is cos I have nothing else to do. To me its a so-so anime. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone as a good anime though..

[finalxfantasy91]

my guess is that you could get more out of it that a one season anime. like one piece you can't get enough of it!!!