Anime Beginnings

It all had to start somewhere. At some point in your life, someone
turned you on to the world of Japanese animation. The rest, of
course, is history, as anime has become mainstream entertainment
in the U.S.

What was your first anime?

For many of the older readers, you may remember Tetsuwan Atom
(Astroboy), which premiered in the early to mid '60s. Created by
the visionary Osamu Tezuka, it ran for 193 episodes and is
considered to be the "founding father" of the anime revolution.
G-Force found us in the early '70s and displayed the popular
mecha style that had surrounded anime during that time. Giant
robots and high action made this an anime favorite.
Mobile Suit Gundam followed suit (no pun intended) in 1979 and
gave us just over 40 episodes of robot-butt-kicking action.
Although remade, Gundam is still around in one form or another
today and remains one of the all time favs among hard-core
anime fans.
Robotech and Captain Harlock appeared in the 1980s and anime
fans were hooked.

The 5 Best Reasons Everyone Should Watch Anime

There’s no denying how popular Japanese animation (also called, “anime” by fans of the genre) has become. From its niche presence in the 70s and 80s with series like Speed Racer and Astro Boy to the anime boom in the 90s with Pokemon , Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z , anime has impacted Western pop culture and society dramatically with its quirky characters, imaginative worlds and original storytelling style. Yet, despite its popularity , there remains a stigma surrounding Japanese animation that's keeping many potential Western fans away. Many think anime is all about sex and perversion, others assume it's hyper-violent and bloody, while some people just think the whole Japanese animation thing is too weird for their Western sensibilities.

1. You don't have to worry about your favorite series being cancelled

There’s nothing worse than getting really into an awesome cartoon series like Star Wars: Clone Wars, Korra or Spectacular Spider-man only to see it discontinued after a season or two. With anime, this isn’t something you really have to worry about. When an anime series is ongoing, it’s really ongoing. Most of the popular franchises like Pokemon , One Piece and Fairy Tail have been running for years (Pokemon has been going for almost two decades!) and show no sign of stopping. Even when popular shows like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto do end they normally have several hundred episodes under their wing which is a great sign of faith for viewers. Anime fans very rarely get the rug pulled out from under them when watching a series.

2. Stunning animation and backgrounds

A lot of anime series and movies are visually stunning. Studio Ghibli films such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke are great examples of amazing quality animation and character designs with background artwork that could be framed and hung in an art gallery. Indeed many animation cells, backgrounds, and production designs are, in fact, well respected by artists and gallery curators and it’s quite common to see touring art exhibits featuring anime artwork exclusively.

3. Characters die

While there are exceptions such as the death of Bambi’s mother and Simba’s father in Bambi and The Lion King respectively, for the most part characters don’t really die in Western animation and when they do it’s almost always a supporting character and never the main protagonist. In anime, all bets are off. The original 80s Transformers animated movie was a massacre that saw the death of almost an entire generation of characters including the iconic Optimus Prime. Characters die so often in Sailor Moon that it actually became a plot point as the series progressed and more characters pass away during Neon Genesis Evangelion and Attack on Titan than during Game of Thrones' infamous Red Wedding. No one is safe in an anime series or movie (well maybe Pikachu and Doraemon are) and this makes for a much more rewarding and involving viewing experience.

4. Toe-tapping and heart-moving music

Anime has some of the best theme songs and background music regardless of genre. Looking for some catchy tunes for your kids? Pokemon and Sailor Moon have got you covered. Want to relax and listen to something a little more sophisticated? Any of the must see Studio Ghibli film soundtracks will enchant and entertain. Curious about the latest modern JPop hit? Naruto and Bleach will inspire anyone to explore modern Japanese music. Anime is a brilliant gateway into Asian music while still being a rewarding listening experience in its own right. Many fans admit to watching anime purely for the music and it’s easy to see – or rather, hear – why.

5. Most anime series can be viewed for free!

Sure you can watch Pokemon , Sailor Moon, Naruto and One Piece on DVD or Blu-ray but did you know that you can also watch these long-running anime series (and hundreds more!) online for free? There are numerous streaming services nowadays that allow anime fans to watch their favourite series on their computer, tablet, and smartphone or streamed to their TV for no cost at all. Not only does it make catching up on a series that much easier but it also provides a great opportunity for those who have never watched anime and are interested in giving it a go.

manga

Manga (漫画) (read: man-ga, or ma-ng-ga) is a word in Japanese comics; outside of Japan, the word is used specifically to talk about Japanese comics. Mangaka (漫画家) (read: man-ga-ka, or ma-ng-ga-ka) is the one who draw manga. Manga magazines in Japan usually consists of several comic titles, each of which fills about 30-40 pages of the magazine (one chapter / section). These magazines themselves typically have a thickness ranging between 200 to 850 pages. A successful manga titles can be published through the years like "ジ ョ ジ ョ の 奇妙 な 冒 険 / Jojo no Kimyō na Boken / JoJo's Bizarre Adventure / Secret Mission". Generally, the titles that success can be removed to be used in the form of animation (or now more commonly known by the term ANIME) example is like Naruto, Bleach and One Piece Several manga original story can be removed based on the novel / visual novel, for example, is "Basilisk" (not available in Indonesia) is based on the novel "甲 賀 忍 法帖, Koga Ninpōchō" by Futaro Yamada, which tells the struggle between clans ninja ninja clan Tsubagakure Manjidani Iga and Koga. There is also a lift in terms of history, like the history of the Three Kingdoms (The Three Kingdoms) such as Legend of the Dragon (Ryuuroden) and histories of Japan, sometimes there is the name that really does exist, there is also wearing a fictional character hero Goku in Dragonball Evolution After some time, the stories of the magazine will be collected and printed in the form of a regular-sized book, called tankōbon (or sometimes known as volume terms). Comic in this form are usually printed on high quality paper and is useful for people who do not or lazy to buy manga magazines are published weekly which has a diverse mix of story / title. From this manga tankōbon form is usually translated into other languages ​​in other countries such as malaysia.

Anime

Anime (ア ニ メ) (read: a-ni-me, not a-nim) is an animation unique to Japan, which is usually characterized by images of colorful displays characters in a variety of locations and stories, which is aimed at a wide range of audience. Anime manga drawing style influenced, typical Japanese comics.

The word anime appears in written form in three katakana characters a, ni, me (ア ニ メ) which is the uptake of the English language "Animation" and pronounced as "Anime-Shon".

The first anime achieve wide popularity Ozamu Tezuka's Astro Boy's work in 1963. Now that the anime has been highly developed in comparison to anime bygone era. With graphics that have been developed until the storyline more interesting and exciting. Japanese society is very enthusiastic to watch anime and read manga. From children to adults. They considered, anime it as part of their life, This makes some cable television known for some cartoon films, such as Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon cartoon export. Anime now become a lucrative business for everyone, and there are many people who use it for a crime. Anime maker itself is called animator.Para Animator was working at a company media to produce an anime. Inside the company, there are several animators who work together to produce a quality anime. But unfortunately, the salary of animators is small when compared with their hard work. This makes the animators are reluctant to work in a professional manner. They felt it was not worth the effort they have done. The animators themselves are often called Shadow Artist. Because they work like an artist trying to forward the elements of the story and its intrinsic element.

Piracy is also difficult for the animators to get the full benefit from the results of their hard work, even if it turns out there is also a "gossip" who say that there is also the producer of anime itself disseminate their work in the outside lane official trading (possibly free or hijacked) for the purpose of further popularize their works.

Not a few people who went to Japan to learn about the making of the anime (and manga of course) as interested after seeing a variety of anime that has spread to every corner of the world in various continents. As for those who make the work of a similar or perhaps even mimic the characteristics of anime, such as Korea and some other Asian countries.

Technology CG (Computer Graphics) and Visual Technology, Computer etc. enables the manufacture of anime today, because it is there that consider that the artistic quality is lower than the anime of the past. Just to note that the picture quality was now seen more enjoyable and easier to understand because the picture is more proportionate and better color, plus the presence of HD technology.