By David on January 5, 2008
Anime Insider issue 52 has hit. Here are some of the features in this issue:
- Side Stories – Seven series are pitted against themselves to see which reigns supreme – the anime or the manga?
- Reality Bites – A real-life relationship primer for the clueless male lead of Kanon
- The 2008 Mega-Preview – Everything you need to know about the anime that will rock your socks off over the next 12 months
- Blood+ Manga Preview – An amnesiac schoolgirl, a sword and a mess of vampires make a manga bloodbath
Some of the series previews include Code Geass, Ouran High School Host Club, Gurren Lagann and more. Check it out!
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I love anime. Specifically, series involving any of the following things: weird fantasy elements, super-powers, robots, aliens, wicked humor, crazy villains, horror, ninjas and samurai. I guess that means I like a lot of anime. I am pretty particular about the quality of animation and voice acting. If the character designs and animation quality aren't of über-quality, I quickly loose interest.The first anime-related series I ever watched was Battle of the Planets - otherwise known as Gatachman. The first true theatrical anime feature film I saw was Akira. My first exposure to manga was later in life when I read Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy.There are so many incredible elements of Japanese culture. Some of the most exciting to me are the style of design and storytelling. I'm a web designer & illustrator, and I find myself looking to Japanese design for inspiration all the time.Anime blogging has taught me even more about Japanese culture and anime than I ever expected, and I continue to learn more every week. In fact, I'd love to travel to Japan. Rachel and I hope to visit sometime within the next few years.
This issue was great, but i wish they had more on any new upcoming Studio Ghibli films..(miyazaki 4 eva)