Normally cliches are something best avoided. Cliches are methods, characters, and story elements that are used to the point of becoming meaningless or losing the original meaning. After reading this post from Mainichi Anime Yume ( a great anime blog for those who haven’t read it yet), I realized there is a place for cliches….
Category: Anime
My Love/Hate Relationship With Tite Kubo’s Bleach
I don’t typically write about anime on here, as I don’t know a whole lot about it and frankly most of it just leaves me cold, if it isn’t just outright annoying. There are some that I like, however. When I came across Bleach one night on Adult Swim, it had me hooked from the…
Anime Facial Expressions
I wrote about the visual language of anime a while back. However, there are a few things I left out. Anime also has a large range of facial expressions. Although generally facial expressions are easier to understand than visual shorthand like speed lines, there are some that just make you wonder how they came about….
Anime for Those Who Hate Anime
As shocking as it sounds, some people hate anime. With some of the oddities and quirkiness of the medium, it is understandable. Kawaii, high school heroes, and chibis are not everyone’s cup of tea. However, as us anime watchers know not all anime is created equal. Not every series has to do with high-schoolers swinging…
Neon Alley: Interview with Brian Ige
JapanPowered was recently given the opportunity to interview Brian Ige, the Vice President of Viz Media about their newest project: Neon Alley. Neon Alley is a 24/7 channel that features Japanese television shows and anime including Inuyasha: the Final Act, Blue Exorcist, and Tiger & Bunny. Zach Weaver led the questions. Viz Media has created…