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Best Anime of 2011

anime 2011The outbreak of the popular anime has not only affected the young generation in Japan; it had also spread all across Asia, Europe, and America. This could be credited to the wide broadcast of the Japanese origin cartoon creation. Anime is broadcasted through TV, Internet, and even on films. It is even published as Manga’s  or Japanese version of comics, and is also wildly found on posters, art books, stickers, collectible cards, and other school things. There are animated music videos, promotional videos, video games, and more promotional materials that really established a respectful ground for the anime industry.

 

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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Doraemon: Japanese Cultural Icon

Doraemon is a popular cartoon robot cat which is created by Japan. The size of this cartoon is similar to a human size. The purpose of this cartoon is to promote animation and culture of Japan. Doraemon is becoming more and more popular among many people around the globe. The fame and pride of this cartoon has led to the creation of cartoon movies based on the Doraemon character. Now this cartoon character is being promoted at many platforms in the world. Japan is trying to convey the message to the whole world using this cartoon that what Japanese are trying to achieve in future. Japan is also trying to tell the world about their culture and lifestyle through this unique and popular cartoon character. This famous cartoon is created by a cartoonist Fujiko F. Fujio. It is said to be the first cartoon ambassador for Japan. If you are a fan of this unique and anime robot cat then you should buy it from the market or from online auction stores. There are a large number of websites which offer Doraemon cartoon character in various designs and colors.

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.

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History of Japanese Animation Part 1

The history of Japanese Animation (The term Anime started to emerge in the 1970’s) began around the dawn of the 20th century, as filmmakers from Japan started experimenting with animation techniques that had been pioneered in France, Germany, the United States, and Russia. The oldest known Japanese animation in existence screened in 1917 was a two-minute long clip showing a samurai attempting try out his new sword on an opponent, but he ends up being defeated. Early forerunners of the art form included Shimokawa Oten, Junichi Kouchi, and Seitar Kitayama.

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….

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