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What is Anime? Part Three

     In part three of my continuing series on anime, I’d like to at least touch on the subject of different styles in anime.  There is an astounding variety of anime out there. Since anime in Japan isn’t limited to children’s cartoons, the subject matter available is a true cross-section of all types of entertainment.   I think it’s really important to explore the various styles of anime so that you can both discover what you like and so that you don’t miss some of the truly top-quality anime out there. 

     Because of the sheer volume of styles to choose from, as well as the different ways to categorize it, I’m simply going to try to narrow it down by storyline or plot.  I could write several posts on the diverse themes of anime, but that’s for another day.  For right now, I’m going to make some generalized suggestions to help point you in the right direction.

• Children’s stories like Doraemon, Hamtaro and Hello Kitty.
• Classic martial arts/Samurai style Ninja Scroll, Ruronuni Kenshin or even Samurai Champloo.
• Creepy Delights like Ghost Hunt, Hellsing, Paranoia Agent and Vampire Hunter D.
• Dazzling action and fighters animes like Bleach, Cowboy Beebop and Naruto.
• Flashy newcomers like Death Note, Lucky Star, Manabi Straight, and Zombie Loan.
• Giant Robots, spaceships and aliens like Big O and Neon Genesis Evangelion.
• Marvelous movies like Akira, Grave of the Fireflies, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away.
• Old School Classics such as Astro Boy, Battle of the Planets and Star Blazers.
• Perennial favorites like Bubblegum Crisis, Chobits, Dragon Ball Z, Ghost in the Shell, InuYasha, Sailor Moon,  Slayers, Tenchi Muyo.
• Schoolgirls and heart-string tuggers such as Azumanga Daioh, Fruits Basket, Gunslinger Girl, Happy Lesson,  Love Hina.
• Wacky Comedies like Excel Saga, Lupin the 3rd and Miami Guns.

Delve into different styles of anime!

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