The Animaniac: Anime Critique

This is a critique list of various Anime, with related Manga and Dramas, that I have seen throughout my life. Each is ranked out of 5 stars and comes with a brief analysis of plot, art quality, character development and overall aura. Hopefully you can use this as a guide to pick which Anime you would like to watch. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ = Masterpiece ★ ★ ★ ★ = Excellent ★ ★ ★ = Good ★ ★ = Satisfactory ★ = A unique quality saves it from failure. X = Epic Fail, Poor R: Contains adult content PG13: For those above 13 PG: Safe for kids NOTE: All Gifs/Pictures/Images belong to their respective creators. I intend no copyright infringement and I site sources when needed.

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Scarlett Johansson: Live-Action Ghost in the Shell Begins Filming in Early 2016

Actress Scarlett Johansson gave an update on Dreamworks' live-action Ghost in the Shell film during the press event for next month's Avengers: Age of Ultron....

Anime is coming to Hollywood in 2017!!!

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Are you guys ready for Naruto Live action?!?!?!?!

No live-action stage spectacle covering the first story arc of the Naruto manga series would be complete without the brave boys and girls of Team Kurenai and Team Asuma. Now where's Akamaru?

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Hit manga Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers) is getting a sequel

This is HUGE news guys!!!!!!

The beloved Japanese classic Hana Yori Dango, the source material for Boys Over Flowers, will soon be releasing a second "season." This new segment will be called Hana Nochi Hare — Hanaden Next Season, aka Sunshine After Flowers — Flower Boys Next Season, and it will follow a new group of students at Eitoku Academy. The storyline is set to take place two years after the famous F4 graduate, and the original writer Yoko Kamio will be writing this sequel.Exact details for

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Touching Ghibli animation short you've probably never seen

It may be less than two minutes long, but this touching animation short just released exclusively in Japan has Ghibli written all over it.When you have "principal animator for Studio Ghibli" on your resume, finding work is not all that hard. Yoshiharu Sato, who was one of the main animators for films like Kiki's Delivery Service, The Cat Returns, and The Secret World of Arriety, recently directed an animated shochu commercial titled Oyaji no Imo no Kamisama, or Dad's Potato God. The company that

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Scarlett Johansson to play the lead in the Ghost in the Shell remake

One of Hollywood's biggest names has decided to star in the upcoming remake of the popular Japanese anime Ghost in the Shell. It was recently reported that Scarlett Johansson has signed to be in the upcoming DreamWorks adaptation of the film. Johansson's name was floated around for a while as the possible lead, but it wasn't until this week that sources were able to confirm that the actress was on board. The superstar will play the lead role of Major Motoko Kusanagi

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Meeerrrrrrrryyyyyy Christmas!!!! <3 Happy Holidays!!!! Happy New Year!!!

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2014 MAMA Vote | Mnet Asian Music Awards

The greatest music festival in Asia, where Music Makes One - Mnet Asian Music Awards!

Please vote for TVXQ for Song of the Year for MAMA 2014. We really need your help!!! Right now we’re 2nd place. All you have to do is sign in through facebook/twitter and…I swear you can opt out of spam and its the last you’ll hear of MAMA- promise!!! 

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One Piece creator sends goodbye message to Naruto in own manga

Earlier this week, popular manga Naruto ended its 15 year run for Japan's Weekly Jump Magazine with a final 700th episode. In the same issue, a fellow animator encrypted a message to Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, in his own manga, One Piece. Some fan figured it out, and now, everyone knows. Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto and One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda have worked together for 15 years, making deadlines every single week for the venerable publication

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16 things that Disney censored in Doraemon

Beginning in July of this year, Disney XD will run 26 episodes of the hit Japanese anime series Doraemon. But before the popular show airs in the United States, Disney has made several changes to the show to fit American television standards.  While many of these changes are standard Japanese to English translations, some of the tweaks involve removing things from the show that might be considered too harsh for America's often strict television culture.  Here is a l

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Can Akashi undo past sins & stop the evil Minashi? Find out in the series finale of M3 the dark metal!

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New Sailor Moon maxi pads offer cosmic protection

Sailor Moon is loved all over the world, but it's pretty safe to say that Japan ranks at the top of the list when it comes to making Sailor Moon, by way of products, a part of everyday life for her fans. After all, where else in the world do they sell Sailor Moon maxi pads? In collaboration with Elis Ultraguard, a feminine hygiene product manufacturer in Japan, Sailor Moon Crystal is selling limited edition maxi pads. Apparently, in Japan, slang for that time of the month is re

GOOD LORD-- Have Mercy!!! Wtheck is this? O.O

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What's the real meaning of the bathhouse door symbol in Spirited Away?

A recent post by a savvy netizen about the interpretation of an interesting symbol on the bathhouse door in Spirited Away has led to an intense discussion about the legendary Studio Ghibli film.  The symbol on the door is "ゆ," and at first interpretation the netizen thought it meant "hot water." But after a deeper examination, she discovered that in the Edo period in Japan, these bathhouses were very popular for men to get baths and also where women sold&nbs

Hmmm....interesting.....

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Studio Ghibli comes to life in a new exhibit

Studio Ghibli films are often ethereal and dream-like, but a new exhibit in South Korea lets visitors experience the famous movie house for real. The anime exhibit is located in Seoul at the I'Park Mall and features large-scale replications of some of Ghibli's very best movies. If you are unable to attend the stunning display, don't worry because some savvy exhibition visitors have taken extensive photos. The museum is primarily large diorama displays of Ghibli movies as

OMJEEZY......this is so cool. I wish they would make some sort of Anime museum in the USA!

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8 Awesome anime or manga series that need drama adaptations

Manga and anime have inspired some of the best drama story lines around, such as Taiwan's Skip Beat, Japan's Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo, and Korea's City Hunter and To The Beautiful You. There are some manga/anime, however, that may deserve a little attention, so here is our desperate plea (we're looking at you directors) for 8 awesome anime series that need drama adaptations! 1. Sword Art Online - Based on a light novel written by Reki Kawahara, the serie

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Darn it... its Back-to-School time!

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Disney film also holds record for number of copies sold on 1st day, in 1st week

Awwww Shucks. I'm so disappointed Spirited Away finally got knocked down in rank....*sigh*...

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YUM: Japanese designer makes chocolate LEGOs you can actually eat

There are good ideas and then there are great ideas, but this is the best idea. A Japanese designer named Akihiro Mizuuchi has invented one of the smartest things I can think of: edible LEGOs. It's already impressive that Akihiro Mizuuchi made it so you can eat the small block toys, but when you add the fact that they are made of chocolate, you have pure genius. The brick LEGOs are made of dark and milk chocolate and come in a variety of fun colors, including pink

This has nothing to do with anime! But its so interesting I just had to share it with all of you anime-lovers!