Ever since the longest running Dragon Ball series went on air, the world stood witness for the genius that is Japanese. Anime introduced to the young generation a world that is somewhat cooler than the world of fairy tales.  Although anime covers all genres of fictional plots, every single one of it somehow appeals more than what can be read on books. It has no holds bar policy. It is violent and romantic at the same time. It is divine and unholy on the other. And, more importantly, it teaches lessons beyond the ordinary values taught at home. That is why it is extremely popular. It is very appealing to any kid with imagination and it christens a kid without any imagination to see the world in a different way. Anime is just more than any good words can deliver.

If you are an anime fan since you were a kid and you are somehow stressed over your lifestyle now as an adult, then you must be informed of the existing list of what cool animes you should watch this 2011. These animes are:

1. Naruto Shippuden. This is easily one of the most popular animes of all time  and arguably the best of all other animated series. As you may already know, it follows the life story of Uzumaki Naruto and his quest to become stronger in order to be accepted by the people in his village. Now, Naruto is seeking for ways on how to end the hatred in the shinobi world and fulfill the prophecy of his Sensei Jiraiya to become the boy who brings peace to all. It is still an adventure pack series, filled with other jaw dropping and heart stopping actions. The plotline is still as cunning and revealing as ever. You will never regret following the hype of this anime franchise.

2. One Piece. If you want to relive the lives of wild pirates, then One Piece is still the right anime for you to watch. With the new episodes, you will forevermore enjoy the company of Luffy and his crew of Straw Hat pirates as they venture the ocean world and beyond to look for the most coveted item in the planet: the One Piece. If you’re into the mirth and exhilarating colorful visuals that will take you off the edge of your seat, then this is the perfect anime series for you.

3. Fairy Tail. Maybe this hasn’t been heard of. However, the plotline delivers a smacking twist that will keep you off guard. If you’re into the magical world of mages and maidens, or dragons and fairy tales, then this is the perfect animated series for you. Follow the adventures of the two friends Lucy and Natsu as they explore the world and carry missions for the Fairy Tail guild. It’s an awesome franchise with very cool characters.

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The companies use the hydraulic machine to create the designs. The major products that are made in Japan from sheet metal stamping machine include car parts, pots, and pans, audio and video devices, music instruments like the drums, machinery, cutlery sets, jewellery etc. The metals used in stamping usually vary and they are numerous depending on the product being produced, they are steel, copper, zinc, these metals are different in shape and width measurements and the hydraulic machine has the capability to handle all that.

Japanese Motor industry uses metal stamping to produce care parts hence making it a popular process. Metal stamping is operated by using a hydraulic machine that has two processes of dies and punches. The die’s main purpose is to shape the designs that are being stamped. Different procedures are used for the various jobs involved in metal stamping. The cost of metal stamping will depend on various factors for example the metal material used, size, and thickness. The tools used for stamping will also depend on the quality the metal , the quantity of the metal will also determine the overall costs, the higher units of stamping the more expensive it will be.

Metal stamping produces high quality  metal that when used in manufacturing , produces amazing products, they are  very durable for instance the cooking pots made in Japan last very long as the aluminum used in production never wear out easily. The products are also beautiful for example a motor vehicle will look amazing after the final results, the metal will protect the vehicle and give it a prestigious look. The audio and video products made in Japan are very high in demand in other cities of the world.

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Osamu was the eldest son of three children, and was born in November 1928 in Toyonaka City, Osaka. Even as a child, Osamu Tezuka was showed creativity and artistry. He attributes this to his mother, who always reminded him to be confident and keep reaching for the blue skies. His mother used to tell him stories and brought him to the Theatre, which became great parts of his artistic development as well.

One particular theatre where he drew his inspiration from was the Takarazuka Revue in Kobe. All the performers in the theatre were women and most of its romantic musicals were aimed at a female audience as well. This contributed to the comstume designing aspects of Tezuka’s works. The theatre forever remained close to his heart even as he aged.

He started drawing comics during his second year of elementary school. His love for insects inspired him to create manga as a means of reaching out to more people and convincing them to help care for Nature and the world. Around his fifth year in elementary school, he found a bug named “Osamushi”, this is where he got inspiration for his pen name. He even named his animation production company Mushi (insect) Production.

In the 1960s, Tezuka used and simplified Disney animation techniques in his works to reduce costs and to allow him to produce materials even on a tight schedule and limited resources, both material and human. It was in manga production, however, that he found his forte. His first works, Diary of Ma-chan and Shin Takarajima, inspired many other manga artists and drew much attention to manga in Japan. Among his most notable works were Astro Boy, Black Jack, and Phoenix. He also developed the Super Robot genre of manga, also known as “Mecha”.

Today, Japanese readers of all ages read manga. Ranges of these comics include action-adventure, romance, comedy, science fiction, horror, sexuality, and so much more. Manga is not only popular in Japan as well, it has also made its way to other Asian countries, and eventually, to the whole world. And this achievement can mostly be credited to the genius that is Osamu Tezauka and other amazing manga creators in Japan.

If you’re thinking about attending an anime fair in the near future, you might also want to think about what to wear in advance.  Other than choosing among hundreds of anime characters, you’ll likely need some extra time to customize your outfit.  You have the option of making your own cosplay costume, or find a Japanese cosplay company to make your outfit for you. Thanks to the Internet, it’s become  possible to order your cosplay costume directly from Japan. But you have to make sure the company you order from is reputable for timely delivery!  The last thing you want is to attend an anime fair without a cosplay costume!

Doraemon is acting as Asian franchise to promote the culture and the animation of cartoons of Japan. This cartoon character has been awarded Japan Cartoonists Association Award for excellence. This award was given to this cartoon character in 1973. In 1982, Doraemon was awarded another award of Shogakukan Manga Award for children’s manga. The main purpose of promoting this cartoon character is to let the people understand and go deeply in the culture of Japan. Another purpose of promoting this cartoon character is to let the people understand the Japanese anime in detail. This cartoon character is officially announced as cultural icon by the foreign ministry of Japan. According to the survey made by Time Asia magazine this anime character has been considered as an Asian Hero.

In the 1930s, animation had become an alternative method of storytelling alongside the film and theatre industries in Japan. However, animators were faced with stiff competition from foreign producers. To make matters more difficult, many of the top Japanese animators were still working with a cheaper cutout format and not with cell animation, which was and is still the standard, although the results they achieved are nothing short of masterful. Other creative animators made huge progress in animation technique, aided in no small part by the increased funding provided by the government for the production of animations to be used in education and propaganda. In 1933 the short animation Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka, became the first Japanese animated “Talkie”. The success of the film led to several of the voice actors becoming stars. Mitsuyo Seo’s 1945 film Momotaro’s Divine Sea Warriors was the first feature length animated film in Japan. It was sponsored by the Japanese Imperial Navy. The enormous success of Disney’s 1937 feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was of great influence to Japanese animators as it was the the rest of the world. It would also inspire one young animator who would later alter the course of Japanese graphic story-telling forever….

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime