Tag: anime
Sub vs Dub
One of the main issues in Anime is the preferences, sub or dub. It is a rather controversial discussion.
Dubbing is an easier way to watch Anime in a language that we understand and it allows for absent-minded watching. Some people even prefer it since they can’t read that fast and see the characters interact at the same time.
In my personal opinion, Subbing is where it’s at, though. Just think about it. Instead of just blindly watching something, you can train your eyes and learn a new language while you’re at it. The more you watch, the more Japanese you are bound to pick up on. So next time your parents say you aren’t learning anything by watching anime, let them know just how educational it can be xoxo
We all have those days xoxo
What is anime??
Not to be confused with animation or cartoons, Anime is a Japanese style of animation that is typically aimed at adults. Anime and Manga are two words that get confused a lot so let me clear this up. Anime is televised or in a film format, however, Manga is on a page. It’s basicslly a Anime version of a comic book.
Some self explanitory genres are:
Action | Adventure
Comedy
Demons | Drama
Fantasy
Game
Historical | Horror
Kids (Such as Pokemon)
Magic | Martial arts | Music | Mystery
Romance (My personal favourite)
School | Sci-fi | Space | Sports | Super power (An example being Dragonball Z | Supernatural
Vampire
Now for some not so self explanitory genres:
Bishounen- It is rather rare in the West, but it is extremely successful in Japan. It involves a young male with abnormal beauty and includes a strong theme of homosexuality (an example of this is Ouran Highschool host club, which I loved).
Ecchi- This is the baby of the anime world with it mostly being PG-13 with only subtle seual innuendos.
Harem- The protagonist is usually a guy surrounded by three or more members of the opposite sex.
H.entai- This is R-rated. It shows sexual organs and intercourse and has poorly developed characters and story lines.
Josei- Rare in the West. Aimed at adult females. It has a realistic and mature animation themed around the ordinary life of a woman.
Mecha- An action anime using giant robots.
Military- The protagonist is usually in the military or ex military. It includes genres of action, mecha or adventure.
Psychological- A crowd favourite, Death Note, is a wonderful example of this genre It is rather thought provoking and has earned a reputation as one of the greatest anime’s.
Seinen- Aimed at adult men. It focuses on character development and relationships, but tend to be rather psychological, sexual and violent.
Shoujo- Very visual anime aimed at young females focuses strongly on relationships, romance and character development.
Shoujo-ai- Mainly involves lesbian romance and relationships.
Shounen- Aimed at young males. Usually about an indecisive male surrounded by beautiful women. (Bleach is a popular example).
Shounen-ai- It involves the sexual relationship between two males and focuses on romance and character development.
Slice of Life- This shows every day life and is entwined with romance and school.
Yaoi- Explicit male on male.
Yuri- Very explicitfemale on female.
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