vendredi 14 mars 2014

How To Find An Anime Reviewer

By Jaclyn Hurley


The problem with watching Japanese animated television series and films is that there are a lot of them. People will often say that they cannot believe you did not see numerous titles that they say are better than the rest. However if you are relatively new to the genre it is not always easy to tell what type of title you will personally like. That is why you should look up an anime reviewer to help guide you through the various options available.

Before choosing a reviewer it helps to know what the term refers to. On the basic level it is an animated television series or feature film that is made in Japan. There are some stylistic traits people associate with the genre such as an unusual use of freeze frames or exaggerated emotional reactions. A good example of this is when a character is nervous and this is reflected by a giant sweatdrop forming on their brow.

Other people may associate it with a certain style. They may think of cartoon series that involve battling with monsters. Typically they tend to feature slow motion battles and epic storylines that can take place over years of episodes. Naturally for a newcomer this can be very daunting!

The fact is that the genre features a wide range of stories. In effect the term simply refers to stories that happened to be presented as animation. While in the West people still tend to mostly associate animation with stories for children in Japan the visual medium in manga and anime are accepted as another way of telling stories, so there are numerous stories to suit a wide range of audiences.

Therefore when you are looking for a reviewer you need to consider whether they are looking for the kind of stories you want. You may enjoy the dystopian cynicism of a movie like Akira or prefer the style and colour that comes with the work of Hayao Miyasaki, an animator whose craftsmanship and dedication often invites comparisons with Walt Disney.

A simple way is to look up a title online. You can then get a number of reviews. The advantage of this is that you can get a lot of different opinions at a glance. Remember to read between the lines. What one person describes as epic another person will describe as overlong. Usually if you read enough reviews you will find someone with a similar perspective who will recommend titles that you are likely to enjoy watching and help you avoid the ones you probably will not enjoy.

However for people this can be overwhelming. Furthermore you may not have time to read through lots of reviews. A better approach can be to look for videos made by fans of Japanese animation. Some will be serious and focus on reviewing the titles while others will be more light hearted and poke fun at the genre.

However there are also numerous websites where people regularly blog or post their own anime reviews. It is worth looking for these because the people doing the reviews will often be particularly passionate and knowledgeable. Some will be serious and be very much about discussing what they watched seriously while others will be more fun and light hearted. You can find out more by looking for review shows online as well as feedback on websites and social media to find out what kind of reviewers people like watching or reading online.




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