![]() Vampire: Blood+, Hellsing, Vampire Hunter Dīelieve me, that is a short list, and by no means absolute. Steampunk: Steamboy, Fullmetal Alchemist Space: Captain Herlock, Cowboy Bebop, Tenchi Muyo! Slice of Life: Haibane Renmei, Honey and Clover, Tokyo Godfathers Ordinary person in extraordinary situations: Escaflowne, Fruits Basket, Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Mecha (giant robots): Fafner, Gundam SEED, RahXephon Magical Girl: Cardcaptor Sakura, Sailor Moon Little Bit of Everything: Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi Horror/Violent/Disturbing: Akira, Perfect Blue, Witch Hunter Robin Historical: Peacemaker Kurogane, Rose of Versailles ![]() Family-Friendly: Doraemon, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro Comedy: Azumanga Daioh!, Lupin III, Ranma 1/2 Action: Black Lagoon, Blue Seed, Read Or Die, Trigun These are sorted by genre, but many of them fall under several categories: That's why, with the help of some of my friends, I've compiled a short list of movies and shows that are accessible to first-time anime watchers. Of course, it would be helpful to have a few things to look up. The following are my favorite sites for looking up anime plot summaries and content advisories: That being said, concerned parents and sensitive individuals would do well to seek out content advisory warnings and plot summaries before watching or purchasing a particular anime. There really is something for everyone, from the young'uns who are looking for some good, clean fun, to the extreme opposites who are unsatisfied by anything less than utterly detestable language, reckless drug use, brutal violence, and rampant sex. How about psychological thrillers? Mysteries? Romantic dramas? Bounty hunters? Ninjas? Pirates? Furry animals that turn into spaceships? Anime's got you covered. ![]() Japanese animation, or anime, is known for its diversity, both in terms of content and audience.ĭo you like huge robots beating the robo-snot out of each other? There are oodles of anime series out there for you.ĭo you like big swords and gory fight scenes? There's some for you, as well.ĭo you like light and fluffy comedies about average teenagers? There's plenty to go around. That's why we're looking to Japan to illustrate that animation is an art form and a vehicle for storytelling, and not necessarily just kiddie stuff. Those who aren't so predisposed are probably familiar with the likes of South Park, Family Guy, or even Spawn, but (as far as I can tell) most not-for-children animated shows in America are comedies and could still be considered by some to be childish, which is close enough. Still, I'd bet $1000 of Alex's money that the majority of Americans are predisposed to thinking that anything animated is probably kid stuff. Hopefully I've made my point: judging the content of a work by its medium is foolish. 1.) True or False: All animated films and TV shows, regardless of the subject matter, are intended for children by virtue of the fact that they are animated.Ģ.) True or False: All books, regardless of the subject matter, are intended for children by virtue of the fact that their content is printed on paper. ![]()
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