www.animedvdstore.com http://www.animedvdstore.com Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Persona 4: The Animation at a Glance http://www.animedvdstore.com/2012/02/11/persona-4-the-animation-at-a-glance/ http://www.animedvdstore.com/2012/02/11/persona-4-the-animation-at-a-glance/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.animedvdstore.com/?p=11 In our high-tech, high-stress world filled with cars, phones, computers, credit cards, services like http://www.debtconsolidation.me/ – we sometimes lose track of things that really matter. Persona 4: The Animation, an anime based on the storyline of the hit video game Persona 4 shines a light on how technology is constantly infiltrating our lives – sometimes with disastrous results.

You don’t need to be familiar with the games or the previous stories, but having an understanding of the franchise universe can certainly fill in the blanks. In the story, people are seemingly being pulled into televisions where they awaken in some strange world and are eventually murdered. In many ways, Persona 4 attempts to point out the ritualized sacrifice and murder that we force our sensationalized celebrities to endure.

The protagonists in the story are all pretty likable, each bringing their own unique views and agendas to the table, but where the show really shines is in character development. You feel a strong connection to these characters as they try to solve the case regarding these murders and cope with the busy and energetic life of being a Japanese high school student. Persona 4 isn’t just a murder mystery, it is an analysis of the high-tech culture of Japan and the detrimental effects it can have on the youth.

]]> http://www.animedvdstore.com/2012/02/11/persona-4-the-animation-at-a-glance/feed/ 0 Successful Anime Artists of the 21st Century http://www.animedvdstore.com/2011/09/19/successful-anime-artists-of-the-21st-century/ http://www.animedvdstore.com/2011/09/19/successful-anime-artists-of-the-21st-century/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.animedvdstore.com/&p=10 Anime and Manga–17th century artist Hokusai”are the Japanese version of animation for adult content, as well as, (Manga) childrens cartoons. Anime refers to animated movies, some with very mature subject matter. Manga are the cartoons that our children have become very familiar with and are becoming so much of American culture. There are several genre of Anime, among them Mecha (Giant Robots), Shounen (content designed with boys in mind), Samurai (ancient warriors), and Shoujo (content for girls), and a couple of more that are not-so PG-13. Anime uses hair color, blushing, eyes, and sweat or streaks, to express emotions and characteristics. Hand gestures are also used, many that mirror the Western World, and some that are specific to Japanese people.

Tezuka Osamu is considered the father of Anime and Manga. Although Tezuka graduated from medical school, he chose to pursue a career as a cartoonist due to his childhood fascination with Walt Disney. With the popularity of Anime and Manga spreading from the east to the west, younger anime creators have developed the use of Anime and Manga to express the various genres. Some of the more famous of these artists are Akira Toriyama, Naoko Takeuchi, Shotara Ishinomori, and Rumiko Takahashi. Tezuka Osamu passed away in February of 1989; however, with the popularity of anime his legacy will only grow with time.More info here: 28/100: Black Jack by Osamu Tezuka

]]> http://www.animedvdstore.com/2011/09/19/successful-anime-artists-of-the-21st-century/feed/ 0 The Rise Of Anime In Western Culture http://www.animedvdstore.com/2011/09/18/the-rise-of-anime-in-western-culture/ http://www.animedvdstore.com/2011/09/18/the-rise-of-anime-in-western-culture/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.animedvdstore.com/&p=9 Anime rose in western culture in the 1960s, although the creation of Japanese Animation (Anime) dates back to the 1940s. The father of Anime is often considered to be Osamu Tezuka who first introduced his vision to the eastern culture with Astro Boy.

Tezuka-s work made it to western shores in the early 1960s with much enthusiasm. This was followed by Speed Racer, which aired 52-episodes from 1967-1968. From the final airing of Speed Racer, the fanfare of Anime subsided and the market dried up.

It wasn-t until 1988 when Akira hit western theaters that anime made its triumphant return. The idea of animation being something for adults was new to western cultures. Historically, animation was for children and held no mature interests. Akira-s dark and violent storyline changes this mentality.

In the early 1990s with the introduction of Pokmon, the future was set for anime on western shores. The popularity of Pokmon spun such series as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball. Each of these was iconic anime adventures that captivated western culture.

Since this time, there has been little change in the popularity of anime. From children to adults, anime art, dynamics and concepts have dominated the market.

]]> http://www.animedvdstore.com/2011/09/18/the-rise-of-anime-in-western-culture/feed/ 0 Influence Of Violence In Anime On Teens http://www.animedvdstore.com/2011/09/15/influence-of-violence-in-anime-on-teens/ http://www.animedvdstore.com/2011/09/15/influence-of-violence-in-anime-on-teens/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.animedvdstore.com/&p=8 If you have a teen at home who is into watching anime you are probably wondering if it is going to affect them in a positive or negative way. There really is no simple answer to this question because every teen is different. Some teens may see violence and not react to it at all because their mindset is not into acting out what they see on television. They can let what they see roll off of them and move onto other things in life that are more important.

Other teens may see violence and end up trying to act upon it and carry it out in real life. They may want to try fighting just like their favorite anime character on television. It is really not as cut and dry as some may think in determining the best approach to take with your teen because it all depends on the individual child. For the most part it can be determined by their reactions to what they watch and how they are in every day life. When you observe their behaviors and reactions to other issues you can accurately determine if letting them watch violence in anime is a good move or a bad one.

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Ladies first.
The Tomboy. This character can be found in the middle of the fight; that she started, toting a gun and an attitude to match. She-s opinionated, outspoken, knows what she wants, and gets it. She can have male like behavior, bold, dominate, daring. Dress for these ladies can vary from pantsuits, to long skirts, to one piece jump suits. They aren-t usually found in dresses but it does happen.
The ultra feminine lady. She is polite, and reserved, kind, sweet and blushes easily. Loves dreams, and cooking and hates conflict and fighting. These kinds of women can dress in classic Kimono-s, or long flowing dresses.
The funny girl. She-s loud, late, and going to eat all the cake! These types tend to have messy rooms, forget their homework, and will sleep and goof off at the drop of a hat. Dress for these kinds of women can be anything.
The Men.
The dominate man. Very straight forward and in your face, large and in charge. Can be a villain, or someone pitted against the hero for plot development. Very macho, can be seen smoking and drinking often. These men tend to wear three piece suits.
The ladykiller.
They love women and well Are shameless flirts. Can be very bold and shocking. They ask girls out at the drop of a hat, and the girls are left with hearts in their eyes when these smooth guys comes into town. They tend to wear the typical bad boy attire, wife beaters, leather jackets, chains.
The nice shy guy.
This guy is kind and sweet and is in love all the time. He-s the guy who never gets the girl because he can-t come up with the guts to ask her out. He just looks at her longingly and pines from afar. His attire is usually casual or conservative.

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