Hi there, juts a quick quote from the great anime/manga artist Miyazaki to finish off my day (well, it's past 12, but still...) (Note: In this quote he is referring to young adults.)
Miyazaki is one of my greatest inspirations, both in his works and personal aesthetics. And here's why:

"Just when they find themselves powerfully attracted to members of opposite sex, they have to really crack the books. To escape from this depressing situation, they often find themselves wishing they could live in a world of their own - a world they can say is truly theirs, a world unknown even to their parents. To young people, anime is something they incorporate into this private world."

-Hayao Miyazaki