Anime guide: what you need to know and where to start looking

Anime - just cartoons from Japan?

If you just simply, yes. But the Japanese are accustomed to always and everywhere to go their own way, so we do not just set up his own animation which differs visually from the rest of the world, but over the years we developed a number of its own laws and standards.

Ironically, one of the most recognizable attributes of Japanese animation - a disproportionately large eyes most of the characters - it was originally borrowed from the works of the studio DisneyNamely cartoons of Mickey Mouse and Bambi.

Over time, it adds another set of standard techniques and moves: simplified display of emotion, an increase in size of the head, when a character is angry or much laughter, static background (limited animation), multi-colored hair and a lot more that know anyone who is even slightly acquainted with anime. In addition, most TV shows have gained a clear structure with an opening splash for the title track, a synopsis of the previous series and some other attributes.

Anime - it is for children or adults?

In fact for all. It is logical that a significant portion of the cartoons made exclusively for children. This anime is called a code. Of the clearest examples of familiar adults Russian audience, you can immediately recall the "Pcholku Maya" and "Pokemon».

But there are many other kinds of anime, each designed for a specific audience. Shounen - for teenage boys. They are often very dynamic plot, lots of competition, humor and beautiful girls. Shoujo - for teenage girls. There are mainly a love story, a girl with magical powers (magical girl) A striking example - everyone knows the "Sailor Moon". Seinen - for men. And no, it's not erotic, but just more serious, dramatic and gloomy scenes. Josei Manga - for women. Most often about everyday worries, problems in school life characters and, of course, romantic relationships.

Of course, no one forbids men Josei Manga or watch women syonen, division rather conditional: on similar subjects and depiction of scenes and characters. Anime for men and women often are more realistic and are drawn in great detail, for teens also use more grotesque and dynamics.

There is also a cyberpunk and steampunk anime for fans of alternative realities, fur - Robot fans, and even a well-known erotic and pornographic hentai. In the anime, you can find almost any movie genre.

What to look for someone who has never seen the anime?

First you need to decide whether you want to see the animated feature and a half to two hours or for a long time to sit down and watching some TV series. If you decide to take up the full-length movies, the safe bet is to start with the works of Hayao Miyazaki. His work is often referred to as the apex of the anime.

For that all so fond of Hayao Miyazaki?

Miyazaki - storyteller and even a magician. In each of his cartoon, he creates a world full of wonders, adventures and incredible characters. But this almost childish atmosphere he weaves touching and serious themes, for which no age limit. Therefore, it is equally fond of both adults and children.

It's hard to find someone who would not be familiar with the images of his cartoons. Cute trolls "My neighbor Totoro" or the Faceless of "Spirited Away" know even those who do not watch anime in general. And also can be combined into one character traits of a cat and a bus, and it will turn out very nice.

Which Miyazaki cartoon is worth a look in the first place?

Spirited Away

• Fantasy, adventure, fairy tale.
• Japan, 2001.
• Duration: 124 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,6.

The evil witch Yubaba transforms her parents Chihiro in pigs. And she is the girl in the world of ghosts and forced to work in Yubaby servant. Chihiro will figure out a way to save their parents and do not forget your name, stolen witch, and even meet a real friend.

"Spirited Away" was the only animated film "Golden Bear" at the Berlin Film Festival in the "Best Film" category instead of "Best Cartoon". And in 2003, he went to the "Oscar" for best full-length animated film.

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My Neighbor Totoro

• Fantasy, adventure, comedy, fairy tale.
• Japan, 1988.
• Duration: 88 min.
• IMDb: 8,2.

The story of two sisters, who had moved into an old farmhouse. In the forest, they encounter the spirits of small, large and huge, whose name is Totoro. Spirits are very nice and friendly and not just help the girls not only to establish agriculture in the garden, but also to meet the ailing mother.

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Walking castle

• Fantasy, romance, fairy tale, steampunk.
• Japan, 2004.
• Duration: 120 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,2.

Cute girl Sophie turns to the old woman Witch Heath, after which it enters the castle beautiful, but arrogant wizard Howl. This lock can be moved like a hut on chicken legs in Russian folklore (in the words of Miyazaki, he took a prototype of it from Russian fairy tales). It helps to walk the castle Kaltsifer fire demon who serves Houle. Girl (in the body of an old woman) becomes a cleaning lady in the castle and they Kaltsiferom decide to help each other.

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What to watch soap opera?

Everything is not so simple. There are a variety of different ratings on the fan sites and sites dedicated to the cinema as a whole, and each of them offered their own versions of the best and most interesting anime series. Here are examples of those that are the most common.

Death note

• Thriller, psychology, mysticism.
• Japan, in 2006.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 9,0.

This series picks up one of the most important philosophical questions: is it possible to achieve benefits for all with the help of the murder of some people. At the main character in the hands of a notebook in which to describe a person, then he will die almost immediately. Can I use is the ideal tool only with good intentions?

In a short time on the channel is expected to yield Netflix TV series on the same subject.

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Fullmetal Alchemist

• Adventure, drama, comedy, steampunk.
• Japan, 2003.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8,7.

Brothers, Alphonse and Edward are trying to revive the dead mother using alchemy, but the experiment fails. As a result, Edward loses his leg, and Alphonse completely deprived body. In order to save his brother, Edward sacrifices his hand, and the soul of Alphonsus is attached to the metal armor. Edward later invited to become a State Alchemist and provide armored artificial limbs. Taking advantage of his position, Edward tries to return the body himself and his brother, and resurrect her mother.

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cowboy Bebop

• Adventures, space western, science fiction.
• Japan, 1998.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8,9.

This post-apocalyptic space cowboy series. The main characters of Jet Black and Speight Spiegel work headhunters. They fly on a space ship "Bebop", named after the classical music genre, and catch criminals on different planets. But at some point, the crew of the ship is growing strongly: they find kartozhnitsu Faye Valentine, Ed and hacker umneyshuyu dog Ain. In this structure, and they are continuing their space adventure.

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Soon in Russia goes anime "Your name." That it special?

The advent of the full-length anime on the big screens in Russia - a rare case. But the creation of the author Makoto Cinco are now in the world just so popular. "Your name" has headed the list of highest-grossing anime, surpassing even the creation of Miyazaki.

• Romance, drama, adventure, mystery.
• Japan, in 2016.
• Duration: 107 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,5.

It's a beautiful story of a girl from the provinces, and a young man from Tokyo who sometimes suddenly changed into a dream bodies. After the initial surprise, young people begin to help each other in life and leave tips on mobile phones. But one day the girl disappeared, and the young man decides in whatever was to find her. History takes on a mystical first, and then the philosophical connotation.

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What else to look at Makoto Cinco?

Almost all the works of this author combines the theme of love that overcomes all obstacles and distances. Given that Makoto Shinkai takes most of the work themselves - writing the script, drawing, directing, - the story got very personal and profound. Furthermore, the author is working on every detail not only the story, but also a picture. For example, in the "Your Name" repeatedly, you can see the highlights, which usually appear when shooting on a sunny day. This creates a feeling that is not painted landscapes, and removed.

Makoto Cinco not many full-length work, but still distinguish among them is one the most successful.

Five centimeters per second

• Romance, drama.
• Japan, in 2007.
• Duration: 61 min.
• IMDb: 7,8.

Three stories that tell about the ten years of the life of the protagonist Takanen Tono. In the first, he parted ways with his close friend since elementary school. They have long overwritten, but then she moved even farther. Heroes decide to meet for the last time, but heavy snowfall is trying to destroy their plans.

The second story of his classmate, who fell in love Takanen from the first day, but could not bring herself to confess her feelings, yet until graduation, no more half a year.

In the third Takanen Tono adult. A few years after graduation, he breaks up with a girl and quits his job, he is not fully understood why. But at one point he finds himself exactly in the place where a child was walking with his girlfriend. But again next train, which can destroy everything.

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So how do you correctly pronounce the word "anime"?

The exact answer to this question is no. The Japanese language is not familiar to the Russian ear force stress, so both options are acceptable. But according to the rules of the Russian language, preferably an accent on the last syllable.