Tag Archives: rambling

What makes a good introductory anime?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Yumeka

A common question among anime fans is what titles would be good for introducing someone to anime. It’s actually something I haven’t given much thought to since all my friends are into anime themselves or at least familiar with it. … Continue reading →

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How important is an anime’s length?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Yumeka

While the majority of anime series are 12 to 26 episodes long, some could extend to 50, 70, or even hundreds of episodes (not to mention titles with a continuing story across multiple seasons). I’ve heard fans complain when a … Continue reading →

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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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The appeal of original anime films and my top 5 of them

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Yumeka

Original anime movies, “original” meaning their content isn’t based on an existing series, don’t seem to get as much attention or produce as big a fan following as other forms of anime among English-speaking fans. The obvious reason for original … Continue reading →

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6 things that have increased in anime over the past decade

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Yumeka

A few months ago I wrote a post about six things that have disappeared from anime over the past decade. Today I’m doing a follow-up to that topic with six things that have increased in anime over the past decade…

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Cats and dogs in anime and Japan

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Yumeka

There’s certainly no shortage of cats in anime, whether as major or minor characters. Disregarding the ever popular cat-girl, I can list quite a few anime cats off the top of my head. When it comes to anime dogs however…I … Continue reading →

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Hate in anime fandom

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Yumeka

Often times when asked what our favorite anime and characters are, we’re also asked what anime and characters we hate. For most fans, it’s easy to rattle off a number of anime they despise and characters they wish would disappear … Continue reading →

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Life brings changes…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Yumeka

This is more of a personal post today, but I don’t mind sharing it and hopefully you’ll find it worth your while…

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Female characters versus male characters

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Yumeka

Lately I’ve been thinking of making a new list of my top 10 anime characters, since the one I wrote two years ago is a bit outdated. Along those lines, I once again realized that, for whatever reason, at least … Continue reading →

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Should any anime be called a “classic”?

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Yumeka

Just as there are numerous books, movies, songs, and other cultural works considered “classics” by many, I’ve often wondered if certain anime should be labeled in a similar way…

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