Tag Archives: animation

Anime art styles

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Yumeka

One of the many things that makes anime stand out among other forms of media is the sheer variety of art styles that exist within the medium. From the sharp lines of shonen and fluffiness of shojo, to the dark … Continue reading →

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A farewell to Harry Potter (and will there ever be an anime?)

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Yumeka

I wouldn’t call myself a Harry Potter fan, but I do enjoy the movies and have great respect for the books and overall series. With the release of the final movie, which I saw this past weekend in IMAX 3D, … Continue reading →

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Finally moving up to Blu-ray

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Yumeka

This past Saturday I purchased my first Blu-ray player. I know Blu-ray has been around for a while now but I was a bit skeptical about getting into it. Firstly, I didn’t have enough money to even get my first … Continue reading →

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Where are all the films that blend live-action and anime?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Yumeka

While browsing through this entertaining little site yesterday, a thought suddenly occurred to me: are there any Japanese films in which anime characters and live-action characters interact?…

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A small history of drawings

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Yumeka

For the past five to six years, my field of academic interest has been Japanese language and culture, which was brought about by my love for anime. However, that was not the case for most of the years of my … Continue reading →

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What prevents Americans from liking anime?

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Yumeka

Besides the usual preconception that cartoons can only be kids entertainment or crude adult comedies, I figured there’s gotta be less obvious reasons for why it’s difficult for the average American to get into anime…

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My most favorite non-Japanese comic

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Yumeka

Back in January I wrote a post about my most favorite non-Japanese cartoon. Today I’m following up with that idea and writing about my most favorite non-Japanese comic. I’ve always been an avid fan of animated movies and TV shows, … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia: remembering old school video games

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Yumeka

Lately I’ve been indulging in the wonders of emulators – programs that allow you to play old video games from various consoles on your computer. Back in the 90s when I was a kid and before I knew about anime, … Continue reading →

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Why are characters in Japanese and American children’s cartoons so different?

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Yumeka

In addition to watching niche anime marketed towards fans, I also enjoy a number of children/family series that are marketed for the general Japanese public, from the massive, long-running hits like One Piece, Pokemon, and Naruto, to shorter and newer … Continue reading →

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My most favorite non-Japanese cartoon

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Yumeka

Although anime makes up about 90% of the shows I’ve been watching since the early 2000s, I’m a big fan of animation in general. However, while I still follow and enjoy American animated movies, I’ve been disappointed with American TV … Continue reading →

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