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Anime

            Thesis Statement: The American and Japanese animation are good in their own way, but the American Animation is outnumbered in better qualities of Japanese anime.
             What Is Anime?.
             The word for "anime" has two different meanings, one which is meant as the Japanese version of animation (What Is Anime?). The other is that it is animated manga comics. Many believe that anime is copy the american cartoons of their style and stories, but in its" reality, it is not at all copying america (What Is Anime?). The truth is that Japan has been doing anime for hundreds of years, and that is why old style art is similar to modern day manga, Japanese comics (What Is Anime?). Actually, it is said that it might be influence from the Chinese form of art(What Is Anime?). Now, anime is not considered just japanese, but the all of the Asian countries around there(What Is Anime?). But the heart of Anime is still in the country of Japan (What Is Anime?).
             Anime History.
             It has been said by Fred Patten:.
             The earliest Japanese animation was by individual film hobbyists insipired by American and European pioneer animators. The first three Japanese cartoons were one-reelers of one to five minute each , in 1917. Animation of the 1920's ran from one to three reels. A few were imitations of foriegn cartoons, such as the Felix the Cat series, but most were dramatizations of oriental folk tales in traditional Japanese art styles. (A Capsule.).
             At the beginning, most of the anime was about Japanese folk tales (History of Jap.). In the 1920's to the 1930's, many artists used to work at their home-based studios(History of Jap.). They would sell their work at their homes for money, and with the money that they get, they use it on to make more ideas for anime (History of Jap.).
             The Style .
             The styles of American animation and the style of Japanese animation is totally different. They may have some similarities, but they also have their differences.


Essays Related to Anime

1. The Fandom of Japanese Anime

... and etc. People can participate in various events such as panels, art shows and video screenings. There is more than a handful to choose from. Anime Expo known in America is the biggest convention to date and all sorts of ethnicities are always welcome to participate. People in conventions usually appear and act ... wrong cause is just as heroic or dying for the wrong. Characters may sacrifice routinely for a cause that may not succeed. In this way anime becomes more suspenseful and realistic as there is no guarantee that the good and true love would win. Another trait being used in Japan...

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2. Japanese Vs. American Anime

... Felix the Cat series, but most were dramatizations of oriental folk tales in traditional Japanese art styles. (A Capsule...) At the beginning, most of the anime was about Japanese folk tales (History of Jap...). In the 1920's to the 1930's, many artists used to work at their home-based studios(History ... would sell their work at their homes for money, and with the money that they get, they use it on to make more ideas for anime (History of Jap...). The Style The styles of American animation and the style of Japanese animation is totally different. They may have some similarities, ... ...

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3. Comparing Anime with Cartoons

... the next episode. Cartoons tend to stick to simple humor with no central plot, though there are a few exemptions (such as the old Batman series). Anime on the other hand tends to be more serious in nature, can also contain humor but are more focused on a defined plot. Most cartoons also ... development, and this lack of depth is probably what makes cartoons "childish". As always there are exemptions, such as anime based off of Yonkoma Manga tend to have simple or no plot and little character development. Culture differences are another thing that set both ... (yuri/yaoi), large age gap...

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4. Anime Domination in a Student's World

... any age. Teenagers are the most attracted towards animes. Teenage life is basically the stage of life where you are going to school. Nowadays, anime addiction is very rampant among the students. Eighty percent (80%) of the people who are watching animes are students. Watching animes has various effects ... . This will generate their social life and if they do not socialize, this could be the door towards socializing. Students ask a copy of an anime from other students which will trigger their friendship. Mostly, students watch animes in a group just like what I always see. With this, th...

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5. Anime

... they have begun to show Americans that cartoons are not just for kids. Political issues are one of the main ideas of Anime. The genre has utilized this to relay the message of political issues more easily to a larger audience of viewers. This is what makes ... it. What really captures the audience is the fantasy. Once one has witnessed the mysticism and power behind it he or she can see what makes Anime so much better than American cartoons. Fantasy is the human imagination unrestricted by reality and is free to go where it pleases. It contains the supernatural and ... from the animator...

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6. Anime better than American Cartoons?

Personally I don't see the point of saying which one is better. First of all, who cares? Anime is anime and other animation is other animation. Even if one was better than the other what difference does that make? Nothing, nothing at all . . . so personally I see no real ... weak points of the different art forms but you can't really say which one is better. Finally it is too general an assertion to say that you would rather watch "anime" than "american cartoons" since both categories are enormously broad and contain many works that are very good and very bad, so you can't just say that it's ...

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7. Animation

... visual sense. The Japanese go out of their way to make it look cool, appealing, and flashy." That about sums it up, why all anime fans gravitate towards this style of animation rather than Bugs Bunny or something more "American"--beautiful animation with a great storyand cast of characters. "Stories deal ... with thought-provoking themes, present complex characters that change as the stories progress." "In comparison with American animation, anime has a story and you can never be sure what the ending will be. It's not unusual for a major character to die, lose the ... what they're try...

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8. Trigun

... watched; within the 26 episodes it has a complex story with many twists, many humorous plots, and morals to teach with lessons to learn. Many people think of any anime as just another childish cartoon. At the age of 12 I thought this way, when I saw my first episode of Dragonball Z. I can remember laughing and laughing at the stupidity. I even mocked ... actually happening, and how this was supposed to be a martial artists form of fighting (purely fictional of course). What I had not understood at first was that the show was an anime; I had to watch it beginning to end to fully appreci...

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9. Mandala - The Circle of Completion

... was. This Mandala piece will also reveal my surroundings from the past and how it changed me. In this image, it will show my interest in anime, Japanese music (from anime or other artists) Metal (Three Days Grace, Korn, and Linkin Park, etc.) Rock, (Evanescence, Skillet, Fall Out Boy, and Breaking Benjamin, etc.) ... pretty much do what any typical teenager would do. Like draw something, somewhat sing, play sports, do homework, eat a lot of junk food, watch TV or anime, read some books, but mainly manga's, listen to music, etc. Thought there is one thing I do differently from others and...

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