Anime Essentials Every Thing a Fan Needs to Know

Name: Anime Essentials Every Thing a Fan Needs to Know
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ISBN: 9781880656532

ISBN-10: 1880656531

ISBN-13: 9781880656532

Edition: 2000

Authors: Gilles Poitras

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What makes Japanese animation Japanese? What are the top, not-to-be-missed films? Who's got the anime goods? What's it all mean anyway? Answering just about every question a fan (or curious parent) has, Anime Essentials is an easy-to-read and fun-to-look-at overview of the pop culture phenomenon sweeping America. It discusses the major players, where to get your anime fix, otaku (devoted fan) etiquette, how to run an anime club (and get pre-release screenings!), how to "talk" anime to outsiders, and lots more of interest both to veterans and newcomers. Gilles Poitras monitors the anime scene and publishes a monthly e-zine of upcoming anime releases. A resident of the Bay Area, he is a…

Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Publication date: 10/1/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Introduction



How Anime is Released


Theatrical release


Terebi (television)


OVA/OAV


Video formats



Eras of Anime


1917-62: the early, pre-TV era


The 60s: the birth of modern anime


The 70s: the junior high through college years


The 80s: anime matures


The 90s: the explosion of diversity, the worldwide spread of anime


The growth of English-language fandom



Anime Genres


Science fiction: the roots of modern anime


Fantasy


Horror


Comedy


Crime


Romance


Girls' shows


Boys' shows


Crossover shows


Sports


Adult shows


Gay themes


Hentai


Press coverage of sex and anime



What Makes Anime Unique?


Historical differences


Story qualities


The human element


Japanese culture in anime


Cinematic effects


Visual conventions


Japlish


Violence


Nudity


Sexual content



Anime Connections


The manga connection


Manga in magazines


Thankobon


Dojinshi


Manga in the West


Pseudo-manga


Non-Japanese fanzines


The liveaction connection



How to Be a Fan


Group activities


Starting an anime club


Conventions


Cosplay/costume play


Fan fiction



Anime Controversies


The sub/dub wars


Translation accuracy


Fifteening


Dubtitling


Cutting


The Benefits of Controversy



Anime Stuff


Music


Trading cards


Phone cards


Stationery


Jigsaw puzzles


Toys


Games


I want it now: where to get the goods



41 Recommended Titles



Anime Resources


Books


Magazines


Internet resources


Subject Index