Rachel

I was exposed to anime as a child while living in Germany after watching the Japanese version of Hans Christian Anderson’s the Little Mermaid. In high school, a classmate in art brought in Akira as an example of Japanese art. I wasn’t very impressed with anime at the time, but my re-exposure to it in 2000 thanks to Escaflowne had me hooked for life.After sorting out what I liked about anime (great stories, beautiful animation and epic battles) and disliked about anime (big boobs, angst-y 15 year-old kids, most mecha, sports stories and style-over-substance), I got into it with a vengeance.I do love almost all aspects of Japanese culture and try to be involved with it as much as possible. I have no problem admitting that I incorporate a lot of Japanese trends and traditions into my life as I modify them and make them my own. Anime is a big part of that, along with all the sub-cultures, past and present.

37 Comments

  1. Shadowfax

    Hellos! Hey, I guess I’m the first? Woot, I’m entry #1! :D

    It’s Vision of Escaflowne: Volumes 2-5 and 7-8 that catches my eye please.

    There’s a lot of good but stereotypical-story mechas out there *coughs Gundam coughs* – but having enjoyed the out-of-the-norm RahXephon and Eureka Seven shows, I’d love to try this famous fantasy/mecha series. Even it’s from the 90s.

    Eh, I can’t say bad about 90s shows actually… even if the animation’s old, there’s some really good stories. Miyazaki’s movies, Crest & Banner of the Stars, Legend of Galactic Heroes… and if reviews say Escaflowne is also fantastical, then I’m dying to see it too. =)

  2. goda02

    Im putting my name in the hat for
    Red Garden, Volume 1

  3. bboydeezyninja

    I’m gonna go for Kyo Kara Maoh, Season Two, Volumes 7-8

    I hope I win >_<

  4. Chibi-Kadaj

    I’ll put my name in for Vexille~

  5. mcampos

    Devil May Cry, Volume 3!!!!!

  6. Jonathan Wood

    Yu Yu Hakusho, Complete Third Season

  7. niaskywalk

    I would love to gain a copy of Code Geass, Lelouch of the Rebellion, Volume One. thanks!

  8. AceComics

    In for Escaflowne. Thanks for these awesome giveaways!

  9. Piroko

    Greetings!
    I would like Kanon, Volumes 1 and 6 please!

  10. Devion

    I’m in for Baldr Force EXE

  11. xXMyraXx

    HI UMM THERE
    I WOULD LIKE Black Cat, Volume 6
    I DYING TO SEE IT LOL
    THNX

  12. ana_foo

    GREETINGS PPL
    I WOULD LIKE Code Geass, Lelouch of the Rebellion, Volume Two
    IF SO THNX

  13. haurhi_09

    HI
    I’M I REALLY IN LOVE WITH THIS ONE
    SO I WOULD LIKE Rozen Maiden, Volume Two
    THANK YOU

  14. Tigresa

    I found this site googling for a new anime blog to follow since I was only really following video game blogs lately… Didn’t know anime blogs had contests! Eeeee! <3

    I’d like to enter for Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion Volume One! :D

  15. MrHankey

    hi, Iw ould like this one
    Code Geass, Lelouch of the Rebellion, Volume One

  16. pyoung2227

    I’ll throw Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s into the hat.

  17. kratos1010

    Hmm, Ill go for the Robotech this time :D

  18. bby11us

    I’d love to have Shin Chan Season One Part One =)

  19. nyri

    I would love to have the Baki the Grappler Boxset. Thanks! :)

  20. Aliera

    I’d like the code geass manga volume 2!

  21. Emeryl

    I just found this site! It’s really neat.

    Anyway, I’d like to have Case Closed, Season Four.

  22. terechan35

    hey! =D
    i would love Vision of Escaflowne: Volumes 2-5 and 7-8
    because i always wanted to watch this anime and never got the chance! thank you!

  23. ratchet

    I’d like to put in my entry for
    Fullmetal Alchemist, Season Two, Part Two.

  24. gnomio

    Fingers Crossed XD
    Ragnarok, Volumes 1-3

  25. otakudante

    I’d love to win Fullmetal Alchemist, Season Two, Part Two!

  26. wishmonster247

    I would like to win Fullmetal Alchemist, Season Two, Part Two, please. =)

  27. laney9695

    I would love to get Tsubasa, Reservoir Chronicle, Volumes 6-9. =)

  28. indiedave

    I see Robotech: Shadow Chronicles is still waiting for my monthly entry. Thanks for the chance to win.

  29. DreamCatcher3000

    Hi-ya theanimeblog.com i would like to sign in for Death Note, Volume 3 Thanx

  30. shwippie

    Mars: volumes 11-15 please :D yipeeee? haha

  31. iShizuke

    Air Gear, Volume 1 woot

  32. Ilikepie23

    Death note Volume 3 got my Eye YAY! ^_^ Hope I get it!! I’m gonna be a very happy panda!!!

  33. Daniel M

    Vision of Escaflowne: Volumes 2-5 and 7-8

  34. Anikay

    i would love Yu Yu Hakusho, Complete Third Season

  35. anime online

    Nice anime blog, 10 out of 10 stars!

  36. anime4shsn

    I know this has expired, but I was just wondering: Are there going to be any more of these?

    1. David

      Yes, we’ll be having a bunch of really fun contests coming up in August!!!

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