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Articles by Andrew Wills
Naruto -- Not Just Another Comic Story
Naruto is one of the most popular manga and anime series around. At that time, this nasty fox was captured and its spirit was sealed in the body of a baby boy (our Naruto). What may have escaped some western Naruto fans is the interesting story of the fox. Fox myths abound in Japanese culture, dating back as far as the fifth century B.C.
Rumiko Takahashi -- Inuyasha Manga Artist
All of Rumiko Takahashi's work has become popular throughout the world, and with over 20 years of publishing her manga art, she earned the title of The Princess of Manga. She's won many awards, including the New Comic Artist Award in 1978 and in 1994 the Inkspot Award in America.
The Popularity Of The Inuyasha Anime And Manga Series
InuYasha? Or is it Inuyasha? The story is about a time-traveling student, Kagome Higurashi and Inuyasha who, with other exciting anime characters, fight to protect the Jewel of Four Souls. The anime came from the popular Japanese manga series, which was adapted into 167 anime episodes directed by two different directors.
Princess Mononoke Transcends Limited Definitions
Traditionally, animated films have dealt with simple themes and characters best suited to children. Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" transcends these limited definitions.
Anime: An Art Style Like No Other
Anime art is hard to miss when you see it. In fact, unlike any other style of animation, you’ll know instantly that you’re watching anime as soon as you turn it on.
From the popular Transformers movie release to the Yu-Gi-Oh! cards your kids might have, anime has certainly left its mark on the world in recent years. Understanding its roots, though, is the key to predicting where this ever-changing genre is headed.
So You Think You’re An Anime Fan: The Ultimate Anime Top Three List
Many people consider themselves to be fans of the anime genre, but with so many films and anime series out there, it’s hard to know where to start if you’re interested in the genre as a whole. This top three guide to movies may help you decide where to begin your anime experience.
Anime -- The Popular Animated Japanese Art And Artists
Anime is, of course, an abbreviation of the word “animation.” All animation must first be hand-drawn by the artist, and these artists have mostly also done comic renditions for comic books and started out with that as their goal. The artist could have free reign to create whatever kind of characters they wanted. One of the most popular anime series is called Inuyasha, a feudal fairy tale.
If you are a magna fan and reading up on the latest anime and manga releases and the history of the subject, you will find there has been a lot of confusion between anime and manga. Suffice it to say that manga means Japanese comic books, or in other words, those drawn-on-paper cartoons originating in Japan. Anime is animation, or you could say, the animated versions of manga.
Manga -- The Japanese Comic Book Era
Manga is a Japanese word which when translated to English becomes “comic book. Osamu Tezuka is referred to as the god of manga. The animated forms of manga have become very popular in the anime arena, but they began as comic books.
Star Wars: The Franchise That May Never Disappear
The initial film, Star Wars, was predicted to be a flop, so no merchandise was created to debut with the film’s release. As you can probably imagine, the Star Wars toy and merchandise franchise has grown considerably since the Christmas of 1977.
More Than Meets The Eye: The Future Of Transformers
As any true child of the ‘80s can tell you, Transformers were created by the toy company Hasbro after meeting Takara (a Japanese toy company) at the Tokyo Toy Show in 1983. By combining Takara’s toy lines Diaclone and Micro Change, Hasbro created a product line unlike any other.