Discusses the origins and meaning of anime, covering topics including social conventions, folklore, and sex, and providing overviews of motion pictures and television series including 'Ghost in the Shell' and 'Ranma 1/2.'

Offers the scene-by-scene story, descriptions of main characters, profiles of Pichu and other Pokemon, and illustrations of the third Pokemon movie.

Product Description: What is it about anime that is so appealing to a transnational fan base? This book takes a look at anime fans and the place they occupy, both in terms of subculture in Japan and America, and in relation to Western perceptions of Japan since the late 1800s.

Provides a historical overview of the development of different types of art and artistic movements; explores the roots and influences of the genre and the key components that are definitive of the style; discusses the pioneers of the art; and considers the changes the genre has undergone from its inception to its present status.

Product Description: Make your own anime with this unique introductory guide to Japanese animation. You'll learn every stage of the animation process from scripting and storyboarding to preparing and distributing your film. Everything is clearly explained with step-by-step tutorials and packed with color screengrabs, stills and artwork illustrating every technique and process, including: * Hand-painting characters and backgrounds on to separate cel layers* Working with 3D graphics* Using digital pen-and-tone techniquesApply the core style elements and visual language of anime to your own work and learn to:* Simplify characters without losing their impact* Create exaggerated facial expressions* Use shadows and shading for dramatic effects* Add lip syncing and speed lines to convey movemen...read more

An edgy and stylish collection showcases the color illustrations of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, one of the most acclaimed manga and anime artists of all time, featuring a selection of paintings and designs from Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Wings of Honneamise, and other extraordinary works.

Product Description: Japanese high school student Kagome, magically whisked back to the past, accidentally releases the legendary doglike half-demon Inu-Yasha from his imprisonment. His crime? Stealing the powerful "Jewel of Four Souls." Now he must help Kagome reclaim the jewel to prevent other demons from using it for evil purposes...read more

Thoroughly revised and updated, a new edition of the best-selling analysis of the art of Japanese animation looks at the history and evolution of the genre, explores anime's portrayal of social and cultural themes, and includes new chapters on recent releases, including Hayao Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle. Original.

A guide to drawing anime outlines step-by-step instructions in an easel-shaped format, providing a detailed list of the materials required to get started, coverage of a range of techniques, and ten individual skill-building projects. Original.

Provides sketches, backgrounds, and character designs from the film 'Spirited Away' and includes information about the making of the film as well as the screenplay.

Offers the scene-by-scene story, descriptions of main characters, profiles of Pichu and other Pokemon, and illustrations of the third Pokemon movie.

Product Description: With the popularity of Pokemon still far from waning, Japanese animation, known as anime to its fans, has a firm hold on American pop culture. However, anime is much more than children's cartoons. It runs the gamut from historical epics to sci-fi sexual thrillers...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Discusses Dragon Ball Z toys, trading cards, and action figures; outlines television show and movie plots; describes the characters; and includes jokes, quizzes, and interviews with fans.

Shows and describes characters and settings from the animated film, and identifies a variety of Pokemon (view table of contents)

With color images from the PokTmon feature film, this brightly illustrated movie tiein introduces readers to SuperPokTmon as he uses his incredible powers to battle his enemies. Original. Movie tiein.

Offers an inside look at the works of Hayao Miyazaki, featuring preliminary sketches and scenes from his films. (view table of contents)

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Compares Japanese anime to American cartoon animation, and demonstrates that many anime plots are based in Japanese religion