Tracing The Roots of Anime
From the popular Transformers movie release to the Yu-Gi-Oh! cards your kids might have, anime has certainly left its mark on the world in recent years. Understanding its roots, though, is the key to predicting where this ever-changing genre is headed. Before you can understand the history of anime, maybe it's first necessary to understand exactly what anime is. "Anime" literally means animation Read More...
Anime: An Art Style Like No Other
The large round eyes. The characteristic "V" shaped chin. Anime art is hard to miss when you see it. In fact, unlike any other style of animation, you'll know instantly that you're watching anime as soon as you turn it on. Let's take a moment to look at some of the typical features you'll find with this animation style. The Eyes One of the first things most people notice about anime is the chara Read More...
Japanese Animation - Also Known as Anime
When you think of Japan, what do you imagine? Sporty cars, raw fish and rice for dinner, or geisha-inspired fashion? Many people would instantly think of Japan's distinct cartoons: anime. While "anime" is the shortened version of "animation," the term isn't associated with Disney characters or any other cartoons. Instead, it is instantly and always association with Japanese cartoons. You may Read More...