Anime refers to hand-drawn and computer animation originating from Japan. It is a term derived from the English word animation and is used in Japan to describe all drawings, no matter which style or where it originates from.
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Upcoming Anime For Next Year
2020 hasn’t been the best year on record, from global pandemics to difficult recessions, but the world has found a way to keep going despite all of the hardships. One way that people have remained sane while trapped inside is by keeping up with all the latest series on Netflix, ranging from new sci-fi shows…
The Biggest Villains in Manga
Every good story needs a bad guy – the ruthless villain who instigates trouble wherever they go, and who seems to thrive on the pain and misery of others. Luckily for fans, there’s no shortage of villains in manga. In fact, they’re often some of the most memorable characters of all. Go on, admit it…
Why The Big Eyes in Anime?
A common feature that comes up again and again in both anime and manga is the use of overly large eyes on the human and other characters. It’s not a given that characters will have big, round eyes but it is one of the traits that many around the world use to define the genres…
The Best Anime Shows On Netflix
Next to sushi, anime is, without a doubt, one of Japan’s most popular exports. While previously something that only appealed to a select few, over the past couple of years, anime has grown in popularity. In an article published on the CNN website in 2019, in 2017, anime sales topped $19.8 billion, which was largely…
Anime And Its Enduring Popularity
There are few pop culture trends that have taken the world by storm as successfully as modern anime. With captivating stories, detailed visuals, and plenty of action, anime continues to be a highly watched medium that’s taken over not just in japan, but in a number of other countries around the world. Anime, along with…
The Difference Between Anime And Manga
The Western world often gets the difference between anime and manga mixed up, or doesn’t even know that there is a difference. The two are definitely linked, but they are completely different storytelling mediums. Manga is the comic book or graphic novel format and anime is the cartoon television show or movie.
The Top 5 Best Selling Mangas Ever
Mangas are comics that can be found in Japan and are the equivalent of the comic books bought from comic book stores in the United States. Mangas have been around for decades, and are usually the inspiration for many of the most popular anime shows that have gained incredible traction in the last 20 years….
Top 5 Anime Movies for Kids
Unlike in the western world, where there are only a couple of studios that are really known for creating animated films, Anime is one of the leading styles of filmmaking in Japan. There are literally hundreds of animation studios all over the country that are dedicated to making movies. However, not all Anime is for…
The Portrayal of Women in Anime
Throughout its history, Anime has come under heavy fire for being misogynistic or for drawing female characters for the sole purpose of being ogled or objectified. The counter argument to this is, how is that any different to almost all Hollywood blockbusters or popular television shows that come out of the Western world. Being tailored…