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Saturday, 8 February 2014

Choosing An Anime Video Review Show

By Jayne Rutledge


Japanese animation is a diverse and fascinating genre. As with the printed illustrated manga in Japan it is accepted that animation is just another medium. Therefore there is an enormous range of stories to choose from. For the new viewer this can feel overwhelming and this is where choosing the right anime video review can help.

This type of video review show is also good for people who are relatively new to the genre. It helps to have someone give an opinion on the various titles that are out there. Some will focus on new releases while others may offer a broader range or focus purely on the classic titles in order to educate people about them.

It is a mistake to categorise Japanese animation as one particular thing. There are numerous conventions associated with the genre. For example they often tend to use dramatic freeze frames or limited movement. In a change from Western animation the dialogue is usually recorded after the animation has been completed and this often adds additional urgency.

However it is wrong to suggest there is one singular anime style. For example the bright and bold colours that characterize the work of Studio Ghibli are completely different from the dark and dystopian style of Akira. In both cases these are seminal works that are often heralded as fine examples of Japanese cinema.

There is also the fact that there are many Japanese anime TV shows. The problem is it is not always easy to know what is suitable. What can seem cute on the surface can be subversive. In some cases the original Japanese versions of shows such as Sailor Moon can have more adult material than the American redubs so it is important to get information on this before making a purchase.

This is where a review show can help. They can guide you through the various titles out there and tell you whether or not they enjoyed what they watched as well as telling you about the plots and characters. Even the most advert fan of the genre will struggle to fill their shelves with all the titles out there so it helps to have someone who can discuss the various titles available and which are best for you.

In some cases this may be one single reviewer giving their opinion. Others may involve a round table of experts and each one gives their views. Some may be more comical and poke fun at the genre. A lot of established film review websites will also often have their own dedicated anime sections. What you choose largely depends on your experience of the genre and whether or not you want to know more information or be entertained by the show.

When choosing an anime video review show it helps to find out what other people think. Go on specialist forums and ask what people there would recommend. You should also consider while watching a show whether or not it is aimed at you and whether you agree with the reviewer. Watching a few will help you find one that is most attuned to you and your needs.




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