Why do people need to perform mental gymnastics for liking a character from an anime, whatever age it is?

If anything, the sphere of anime fans has become more normal but i guess you are on a “everything is becoming shit”-trip. I guess that happens with some people while becoming old.

Potential targets? Sir, thats everybody.

Being attracted to minors.

Ohh wait we are talking about achievements in games?

/s just to be sure