tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post3885067200716152190..comments2024-03-20T02:49:17.606-07:00Comments on Between Fact and Fiction: Intro To AnimeNatalie Whipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-44339610984301335092011-08-06T13:00:01.847-07:002011-08-06T13:00:01.847-07:00Some of my favourites include:
Afterschool Charis...Some of my favourites include:<br /><br />Afterschool Charisma<br />Bleach<br />Chobits<br />Claymore<br />Death Note<br />Elfen Lied<br />Fruits Basket<br />Fullmetal Alchemist<br />Highschool of the Dead<br />Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni <br />Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien<br />Lament of the Lamb<br />Millennium Snow<br />Mushishi<br />Nana<br />Ouran Highschool Host Club<br />School Days<br />Shuffle!<br />Tramps Like Us<br />Trigun<br />Trinity Blood<br />Vampire Knight<br /><br />Awesome article Natalie, I had no idea you were an otaku. For the "What you should know before you watch" I'd also add that the greater your understanding of Japanese culture and customs, the more rewarding the viewing experience. This is especially true in regards to honourifics, as well as Japanese history. I've been learning Japanese for a while now, and the more I study the more I notice things that I hadn't before!Brad Jaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12672047492091058737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-15433326196569461372010-12-16T02:18:27.137-08:002010-12-16T02:18:27.137-08:00usually the Japanese voices are better, But at tim...usually the Japanese voices are better, But at times American ones are cool to. PLus, American vioces have more distinction/variety.<br /><br />And oh, Escaflowne was like one of the first animes I ever watched. Besides pokemon that is lolStardraghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04982706038497804928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-21301639046381260612010-12-02T00:25:30.321-08:002010-12-02T00:25:30.321-08:00We have ENTIRELY the same taste in anime.We have ENTIRELY the same taste in anime.Jenni Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08216416555259489020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-52046040594767821532010-03-13T03:08:03.544-08:002010-03-13T03:08:03.544-08:00Thanks Adam for the recommendation! I love ninjas ...Thanks Adam for the recommendation! I love ninjas (having spent a lot of my childhood pretending to be one) and Naruto sounds awesome.Little Bonobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350992431030573082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-7228277675822299792010-03-12T08:53:43.677-08:002010-03-12T08:53:43.677-08:00I've loved Miyazaki for a long time (my favori...I've loved Miyazaki for a long time (my favorites are Naussica, HMC, and Whisper of the Heart), but I've never really gotten into anything else. My brother said "Death Note" is really good, so I might try that out, or one of your other recommendations.<br /><br />Your comment about "large breasted women" reminded me about one of the Gundam series my husband and I used to watch when we were dating. There were a few characters that, whenever they popped (tee hee) onto the scene, we'd both bust (bwhaha) out laughing. Good times.Debbie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119207763941673358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-4217138261686113812010-03-12T05:45:33.186-08:002010-03-12T05:45:33.186-08:00Yep. This is exactly what I need. More time-waster...Yep. This is exactly what I need. More time-wasters.<br /><br />My favorite anime series of all time is El Hazard. Totally old-school, and WAY too funny. I'd like to be Shayla Shayla when I grow up.Carrie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893023777471521703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-91033337693317179342010-03-12T03:13:07.750-08:002010-03-12T03:13:07.750-08:00Jessie, you might try the Naruto manga. The storyl...Jessie, you might try the Naruto manga. The storyline is farther along than the anime, and the only non-awesome parts of the anime are the so-called "filler" -- episodes where the storyline strays from the original manga.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-70390570017039171992010-03-12T02:24:18.460-08:002010-03-12T02:24:18.460-08:00Thanks for doing this post! I've been curious ...Thanks for doing this post! I've been curious about anime ever since a professor on my creative writing MA program recommended Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke as examples of good narrative. <br /><br />Also, do you have any good manga recommendations?Little Bonobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350992431030573082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-51371024454673327652010-03-11T21:14:41.611-08:002010-03-11T21:14:41.611-08:00Claire, he actually served a mission for our churc...Claire, he actually served a mission for our church. He lived in Kyoto and Kobe for most of that. (And thanks for the award;P)Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-33588582083317614942010-03-11T21:12:57.947-08:002010-03-11T21:12:57.947-08:00Well, if either of you are here in the next 15 mon...Well, if either of you are here in the next 15 months or so, let me know. <br /><br />@Natalie, where was the hubby and what did he do? ALT or military? That's what most Americans do here. <br /><br />Also, I gave you the Sunshine Blog Award for brightening my day. :) <br /><br />http://aclairedawn.blogspot.comClaire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-50039061222170149802010-03-11T20:50:30.942-08:002010-03-11T20:50:30.942-08:00Going to Japan is a goal in my life too. That and ...Going to Japan is a goal in my life too. That and taking a Japanese class (which is slightly more realistic for me now money-wise) I really would love to go for a research trip for my novels. <br /><br />I love reading these comments and seeing how many people love anime and Japanese culture too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-44395242084606794552010-03-11T20:18:18.102-08:002010-03-11T20:18:18.102-08:00Claire, I haven't been to Japan. It's one ...Claire, I haven't been to Japan. It's one of my major goals in life though! Now I just need the money, sigh.<br /><br />My husband did live there for a couple years. He really wants to go back, too.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-289316531556128412010-03-11T20:17:19.216-08:002010-03-11T20:17:19.216-08:00And I need to rewatch DBZ. I grew up on it, but I ...And I need to rewatch DBZ. I grew up on it, but I watched DB Evolution the other day, and I couldn't remember the characters storylines!<br /><br />Also, I second watching it subbed. The only anime series that I found was decent in dub was Full Metal Alchemist, the first series. <br /><br />Now I'm decent enough to understand the Japanese anyhow! So I can go watch the movies when they come out. Tekken in two weeks! :DClaire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-29836057596474931852010-03-11T20:14:38.637-08:002010-03-11T20:14:38.637-08:00I'm a Naruto-Bleach-One Piece girl. Sadly, I&#...I'm a Naruto-Bleach-One Piece girl. Sadly, I'm current with all three, and have to occupy myself for 3 weeks so that I can watch 3 weeks episodes at once. lol. I'll have to try out Evangelion and some of the others you recommend. <br /><br />My fave Miyazaki is one that he storyboarded byt didn't write, called Whisper of the Heart (Mimi no sumaseba). It's a slice of life story about a chuugakusei (JHS student). I really want to go see his museum before I leave Japan. <br /><br />Question: have you ever been to Japan? You're so into so much of it.Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-45460727557458853932010-03-11T18:25:02.126-08:002010-03-11T18:25:02.126-08:00I LOVE Hayao Miyazaki!I LOVE Hayao Miyazaki!Liamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212604836430747333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-66983277965103459612010-03-11T17:57:48.736-08:002010-03-11T17:57:48.736-08:00I've never even heard of Oban whatever racers....I've never even heard of Oban whatever racers...Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-65131147185362555102010-03-11T17:35:15.431-08:002010-03-11T17:35:15.431-08:00Since you left out Oban Star Racers, you've in...Since you left out Oban Star Racers, you've invalidated your entire list.Andrew Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215333688753781447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-29728682412381885652010-03-11T17:18:41.329-08:002010-03-11T17:18:41.329-08:00Great post, Natalie! I agree with Vetta on adding ...Great post, Natalie! I agree with Vetta on adding Cowboy Bebop to this list. That, along with Steamboy, are the only anime I will watch dubbed.<br /><br />I should say though that Naruto gets bloodier at times, as the series continues. Probably into the older teen category.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-82514494094202392872010-03-11T17:07:02.183-08:002010-03-11T17:07:02.183-08:00Thanks for the recommendations. I've seen Eva...Thanks for the recommendations. I've seen Evangelion and LOVED it. I would also add that Trigun is an excellent series and a good place to start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-80892120360393730952010-03-11T16:06:03.999-08:002010-03-11T16:06:03.999-08:00Did any of you see the news story last week about ...Did any of you see the news story last week about the man who was arrested for owning anime because the content was considered child porn by US standards?<br /><br />Incidentally, this was not a person with porn on their computer or other paraphernalia. It was something like 10 books of a commercial Japanese title in a multi-thousand, multi-bookshelf collection, most of which he'd never even cracked the spine on.<br /><br />But, because he imported, purchased and "archived" what wouldn't even raise an eyebrow in Japan, he was arrested as a "pervert".<br /><br />:-(Josin L. McQueinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751043333147850336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-35033629307675491112010-03-11T15:35:25.489-08:002010-03-11T15:35:25.489-08:00I actually started watching Bleach after you raved...I actually started watching Bleach after you raved about it on Twitter. I'm happily surprised it turned out so good. Hulu is a blessing in disguise for bringing over the lucrative anime the networks won't touch.<br /><br />Bamboo Blade, Hiraku no Go, The Prince of Tennis, Spice and Wolf & Samurai Champloo are on my top ten animes to see.Steph Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975939582442193113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-32096852845720637252010-03-11T15:33:43.063-08:002010-03-11T15:33:43.063-08:00One of the best anime series aesthetic wise is Mus...One of the best anime series aesthetic wise is Mushishi. Plus the whole supernatural/mythological aspect is pretty awesome too.<br /><br />I still need to get that series on DVD...they used to have all the episodes on Hulu but not anymore :(<br /><br />LOL, I could talk about anime for hours. I'm definitely close to otaku status when it comes to it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-51307843320455750512010-03-11T14:38:33.181-08:002010-03-11T14:38:33.181-08:00Josin, good point on the image searches! Beware! l...Josin, good point on the image searches! Beware! lol. <br /><br />And I agree about the anime putting more aesthetics into their work. Some of the series are just gorgeous to look at. It feels like they take the medium seriously.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-57597371190292249812010-03-11T14:34:26.503-08:002010-03-11T14:34:26.503-08:00Anime at its best can be GORGEOUS. Even if the mai...Anime at its best can be GORGEOUS. Even if the main characters have clean, even simple, lines, the backgrounds are generally rich and full of texture. The complexities of the "set-dressings" are absolutely astounding.<br /><br />It's also a lot more sophisticated than most American animation. (and that stylisation is what called those seizures a decade ago because of the quick flashing lights and scenes).<br /><br />Miyazaki is often called Japan's "Walt Disney", but his work is much more artistic. (Now, I will spot you the fact that the original Disney films were a lot more artsy than the simplified ones they make today).<br /><br />I'll add one more warning to the list. DO NOT GOOGLE IMAGE specific anime unless you're prepared for the content. Some of it can be shocking to American eyes.Josin L. McQueinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751043333147850336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-21938764289443301862010-03-11T14:10:11.900-08:002010-03-11T14:10:11.900-08:00Yay! Look at all those fans out there:) I just got...Yay! Look at all those fans out there:) I just got back from the dentist, so I can't reply to everyone, but...<br /><br />HOW DID I FORGET FULL METAL ALCHEMIST? <br /><br />Oh, I'm ashamed. <br /><br />Thanks for the other suggestions, and oops on the Evangelion spelling. I was rushed this morning. Eek.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.com