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Category: Understanding Anime

Anime Annoyances: Poor Storytelling

Posted on August 16, 2011July 18, 2016 by Chris Kincaid

Anime has good storylines…but terrible story telling. There are 6 pacing problems that are unfortunately common in anime. These problems sometimes even turn me off to anime.  It is sad that anime is plagued by problem conventions. The medium could achieve much more if it could cast them away and tell a story properly. There…

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Anime’s Visual Language

Posted on February 12, 2011May 8, 2019 by Chris Kincaid

Anime and manga have a unique visual language that conveys character emotions and thoughts. Many of us “regular” anime watchers are so familiar with these symbols that we don’t give them a second thought. These symbols (like the vein popping out, as shown to the left) can make anime confusing for people new to anime….

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