What is Anime [blog #2]

So What is Anime? 

Well that’s a very broad term. If you are going by the dictionary/Google, anime is a style of Japanese film and television animation, typically aimed at adults as well as children. If you are looking for my definition, anime is a style of cartoon that is from Japan and that is more directed to the Japanese audience. Some may say that well, thats the same definition, well its not. There is a large discussion on what anime is really. This guy does a good job kinda explain it more. "What is Anime?"

           So he talks about some different shows that are, or were on the air, Avatar and The Legend of Korra is a good example of this. I’ve watched Avatar more than Korra, so please keep that in mind. Avatar, the image above, is a show that was made in the US, and it was aimed for people who watch anime. However some people do not consider it “anime” because is was not made in Japan even though it has clear anime like style. This was difficult to explain to some people. Because it was made in the US, with its western type of fighting, however it does have a lot of influence from anime. To me, it is a cartoon. Because, its origins are from the US, not Japan. However if you look at Sailor Moon,the image below, which was made in Japan, by Japanese creators, and the original language is Japanese, that is an anime, because its origins are from Japan. Looking at them, you can see where some of the creators from Avatar could get their influences. Heres another way of looking at it, look at the little chart at shows a couple different anime, but see how they are are a little bit different?

Heres another way of looking at it, look at the little chart at shows a couple different anime, but see how they are are a little bit different? So another question, is why do people get so into it? Well, I like it because, it’s like watching a TV show. There are so many different types of TV shows just as much as there are animes. Because you have your romantics, your action based, your horror, which is one of my favorites, the more sillier ones, cop shows, I could go on for days about this. My reason, is an escape from the real world. You can enter into a world where girls are more tougher than guys, and even where girls have to save the guys. Were you are a ninja fighting for your honor, or even finding a new world in your own back yard. Also just look at the hair! One of my favorite animes right now, the main girl’s hair is short and purple.  

Its called Tokyo Ghoul, and her name is Touka if anyone wants to know.The other reason was because, in anime you don’t really see the parents, or you see the main character moving to a new place. That is a sign for growing up. Moving is a big part of growing up, some people need help with this. This is a big reason, because if you are watching this as a kid, knowing its okay to move away, its okay to grow up a bit, and it’s okay when you lose someone you care about, because you can be stronger by the experience. As a kid growing up, that was very import. 

Next time, I will be covering what types of anime that are out there. And giving you a small idea to what to look for. See you then.