Started watching anime on my phone during lunch breaks and it totally changed how I pick shows now

I used to only watch new anime sitting at my desk at home, but last month I started using Crunchyroll on my phone during my 30 minute lunch at work. I tried out 'Skip and Loafer' on a whim since it's only 12 episodes and lighthearted, and I actually finished the whole thing in a week. Honestly I think the shorter format made me pay more attention because I wasn't distracted by my second monitor. Has anyone else had a totally different experience watching anime on a smaller screen vs a big setup?

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olivia_carr724d ago

Not really sure why watching on a smaller screen would make you pay more attention though. A phones the same as any other screen, you're just not distracted by your second monitor. Sounds like the show was just good enough to hold your interest.

vera_lewis24d ago

Oh totally get what you're saying! I actually used to think the exact same way honestly. But I tried it with a couple shows on my phone while laying in bed and something clicked. When you don't have the option to glance at a second screen or tab away, your brain just locks in on that one tiny rectangle. It's weird but it works. With a laptop or TV there's always that urge to check something else or have it playing in the background. On my phone I'm committed because I have to hold it or prop it up just right. The show I watched was good but not like mindblowingly amazing, I just couldn't multitask out of it.