Cosplay, the wearing of costumes based on cartoon characters, is a hobby that originated in Japan and is sweeping the rest of the world. It is derived from the words, "costume, " and "play." Enthusiasts often base their characters on new anime trailers. Around the world, there are more than 430 anime studios producing the animated videos. Among the most prolific are Studio Ghibli, Toei Animation, and Gainax.
Anime got its start in early 20th century Japan. The name of the genre is an abbreviation of the Japanese word for animation. It is pronounced, "ani-may." This style of animation is characterized by bold characters, intense graphics and highly imaginative plot lines.
Without a doubt, the best known artist of the genre is Osamu Tezuka. A highly productive artist, one of his best known characters is "Astro Boy." He is to anime what Walt Disney is to western moviegoers and was certainly equally influential. His powerful influence over the Japanese art is illustrated by the issue of a stamp in his honor following his death in 1989 from stomach cancer.
The characters in Tezuka's animations were often based on stories derived from western literature and movies. He also dabbled in manga, a form of Japanese graphic novel or comic book. Manga appeals to readers of all ages in Japan. Between the covers of a manga novel may be fouond comedy, suspense, sexuality, horror, romance, historical drama, action-adventure, and more.
Tezuka also produced 13 experimental films, including "Tale of Street Corner" and "The Genesis." Produced in black and white and directed by John Houston, "The Genesis" tells the story of the Creation, with a different slant from what we read in the Bible. While most of Tezuka's work was aimed at children, he did produce some output for adults, specifically, "Cleopatra, Queen of Sex." Sex and violence are a lot of fun for anime and manga artists, as there is a lot more leeway in terms of what they can get away with graphically, as opposed to the medium of film using live actors.
Since the 1950s, manga has represented a major part of the publishing industry in Japan. Many mangas are translated into English for international consumption. The manga market in the United States and Canada was valued at $175 million in 2008. Non-Japanese publishers have jumped on the bandwagon, but purists tend to regard these as anime-influenced animation.
Unlike the type of cartoons that westerners are accustomed to, Japanese animations don't show the characters in motion. Rather, they are a compilation of detailed cels. Each cell, or individual drawing, is shown for a longer interval, as opposed to the cels in a cartoon, that flip by so quickly you can't see the individual frames. Some of the biggest titles include, "Space Dandy, " "Nobunaga the Fool, " and "Witch Craft Works."
While originating in Japan and the Far East, Cosplay, Anime and Manga are sweeping the globe. Anime and manga are readily available over the Internet, both for purchase and for free. What do they get from the west in return? "Friends, " "KFC, " and Simon Cowell. The magic that is international cultural exchange!
Anime got its start in early 20th century Japan. The name of the genre is an abbreviation of the Japanese word for animation. It is pronounced, "ani-may." This style of animation is characterized by bold characters, intense graphics and highly imaginative plot lines.
Without a doubt, the best known artist of the genre is Osamu Tezuka. A highly productive artist, one of his best known characters is "Astro Boy." He is to anime what Walt Disney is to western moviegoers and was certainly equally influential. His powerful influence over the Japanese art is illustrated by the issue of a stamp in his honor following his death in 1989 from stomach cancer.
The characters in Tezuka's animations were often based on stories derived from western literature and movies. He also dabbled in manga, a form of Japanese graphic novel or comic book. Manga appeals to readers of all ages in Japan. Between the covers of a manga novel may be fouond comedy, suspense, sexuality, horror, romance, historical drama, action-adventure, and more.
Tezuka also produced 13 experimental films, including "Tale of Street Corner" and "The Genesis." Produced in black and white and directed by John Houston, "The Genesis" tells the story of the Creation, with a different slant from what we read in the Bible. While most of Tezuka's work was aimed at children, he did produce some output for adults, specifically, "Cleopatra, Queen of Sex." Sex and violence are a lot of fun for anime and manga artists, as there is a lot more leeway in terms of what they can get away with graphically, as opposed to the medium of film using live actors.
Since the 1950s, manga has represented a major part of the publishing industry in Japan. Many mangas are translated into English for international consumption. The manga market in the United States and Canada was valued at $175 million in 2008. Non-Japanese publishers have jumped on the bandwagon, but purists tend to regard these as anime-influenced animation.
Unlike the type of cartoons that westerners are accustomed to, Japanese animations don't show the characters in motion. Rather, they are a compilation of detailed cels. Each cell, or individual drawing, is shown for a longer interval, as opposed to the cels in a cartoon, that flip by so quickly you can't see the individual frames. Some of the biggest titles include, "Space Dandy, " "Nobunaga the Fool, " and "Witch Craft Works."
While originating in Japan and the Far East, Cosplay, Anime and Manga are sweeping the globe. Anime and manga are readily available over the Internet, both for purchase and for free. What do they get from the west in return? "Friends, " "KFC, " and Simon Cowell. The magic that is international cultural exchange!
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