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Okay, so it's 2010... have you made those resolutions yet?
If you haven't (or if you'd just like to spice them up a bit), I've got a few ideas that could make anime a regular part of your day.
Maybe its time to start that anime blog you've been thinking about or perhaps you'd like to get more involved in local cons? Learn Japanese, make an AMV... the list just goes on and on.
Here's my top 10 ways to put some anime into your life.
Creative Anime Ideas originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 02:02:25.
Once upon a time, the land of Jushin was protected by a secret and powerful army known as the Amen Osas. Recruited by the King, the Amen Osas protected the land and its people from demons, zombies and evil dictators.
But now the King is dead and Jushin is in chaos... and only one Amen Osa still walks the land. This is the story of Munsu, the last Amen Osa... the last protector of the people.
Created by Youn In-wan, Blade of the Phantom Master: Shin Angyo Onshi is a full-length anime movie first released by ADV back in 2007 and now re-released by FUNimation on DVD.
It should be noted that the original manga was released both in South Korea and Japan and creators from the two countries collaborated to make the animated adaptation.
Blade of the Phantom Master originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, January 4th, 2010 at 01:43:22.
In keeping with tradition of the rest of the entertainment industry, it seems only fitting that our favorite anime shows have their own awards ceremony. So, that's exactly what we're going to do!
And wouldn't you know it? I'm going to need your help to do it!
The nominees will be announced in February and then you'll have until March 1, 2010 to cast your votes. Between now and February 1, 2010, I'll be putting together the list of nominations for those various award categories so if there's any favorites you want to see on that nominee list, now's your chance.
Post your favorites here in a comment and we'll see how they fare...
So, here's the categories:
- Best Anime Series (TV or straight to DVD release)
- Best Female Character in an Anime Series
- Best Male Character in an Anime Series
- Best Anime Full-Length Film
- Best Voice Actor
- Best Voice Actress
- Best Anime Soundtrack
- Best Animation
So, there you have it! Give me your picks and then keep watching to see the final list of nominees in February!
The Anime Awards Are Back! originally appeared on About.com Anime on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 23:40:27.
Okay, the New Year is almost upon us and with it comes the start of a new decade.
Looking back, we've seen quite a few anime firsts over the last ten years, not to mention some pretty ground-breaking titles that have pushed the anime envelope in ways we never imagined.
And while summing up the anime industry isn't as easy as picking a few favorite titles, those favorites do point to the overall evolution that anime has enjoyed over the last ten years.
So, which titles really blew us away during the 2000's? Here's my picks - let me know if you have any you'd like to add.
Best Anime Shows of the Decade - 2000 to 2009 originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 02:43:55.
Don't you just love science fiction?
And you have to admit that anime makes a perfect venue to tell the creative and often surreal stories that the sci-fi genre can tell. After all, where better to depict robots and aliens and space cowboys than in an anime format?
But have you ever wondered where sci-fi anime got its start?
Well, now you know... here's a little history lesson on the origins of science fiction anime.
The History of Science Fiction Anime originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 02:38:33.
In a recent announcement, FUNimation Entertainment revealed that the first DVD of the Fullmetal sequel, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Brotherhood Part 1, will hit your favorite DVD shelves on May 25, 2010.
FUNimation has been streaming Brotherhood episodes on their website after the series debuted in Japan in April, 2009. FMA 2 continues the story of Edward and Alphonse Elric and runs for 39 episodes.
'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' Release Date Announced originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 02:36:15.
If you ask me, science fiction and anime were just meant to be together. Where else can you really explore all those wonderful sci-fi nuances? Post-apocalyptic environments, space wars, robots and of course, technology gone made... that's right... nowhere else like anime. And to prove it, I've made a list. Here's some of the best examples of sci-fi anime ever released.
Just what is sci-fi anime?
Well, I'm glad you asked.
One of the most popular genres in the anime world, sci-fi anime covers everything from the fantastic to the surreal. Ready to stretch your imagination? Then read up on the sci-fi anime genre here.
Best Sci-Fi Anime Titles originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 01:51:00.
If your anime fan is a serious collector, then they'll definitely want to add this little treasure to their bag of tricks.
The Special Collector's Set of Bubblegum Crisis comes complete with an attractive art box for maximum display value plus remastered video and lots of DVD extras.
Where can you get yours? You can compare prices here.
Want to know more about the Bubblegum Crisis series? Well, for starters, this isn't your typically whiny-girl anime show... No, no, no... this one has girls-with-guns and they're pretty fearless to boot. You can read the full series profile here.
On the fourth day of Christmas... originally appeared on About.com Anime on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 01:45:46.
The nominations are in for this year's Golden Globe awards but Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo was nowhere to be seen in the Best Animated Feature Film category, nor was any other anime feature. Instead, nominees for this prestigious award include Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs, Coraline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Princess and the Frog and Up.
Co-produced by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globe awards are perhaps one of the most notable award ceremonies in the entertainment industry and currently recognize achievements in 25 different categories.
Ponyo is a Studio Ghibli production and was released on August 14, 2009 in both the U.S. and Canada, where it opened at #9 on the box office charts. Earlier this year, Ponyo took five awards at the 8th Annual Tokyo Anime Awards and also won Animation of the Year at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize.
No Golden Globe for 'Ponyo' originally appeared on About.com Anime on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 02:09:07.
Still looking for those last minute gifts?
Well, this deck of Noir playing cards makes the perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite anime fan. This exquisite deck of playing cards features all your favorite Noir characters in full color, adding a new twist to that Saturday night poker game.
Just $5 bucks at Anime Toxic.
On the third day of Christmas... originally appeared on About.com Anime on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 01:55:40.