a anime archive

What is anime in Japan?

The word anime is the Japanese term for animation, which means all forms of animated media . Outside Japan, anime refers specifically to animation from Japan or as a Japanese-disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastical themes. The culturally abstract approach to the word's meaning may open up the possibility of anime produced in countries other than Japan. For simplicity, many Westerners strictly view anime as a Japanese animation product. Some scholars suggest defining anime as specifically or quintessentially Japanese may be related to a new form of Orientalism.

How many studios are there in anime?

The anime industry consists of over 430 production studios, including major names like Studio Ghibli, Gainax, and Toei Animation.

When did anime start?

The characteristic anime art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of Osamu Tezuka and spread internationally in the late twentieth century, developing a large domestic and international audience. Anime is distributed theatrically, by way of television broadcasts, directly to home media, and over the Internet.

Where did anime originate?

Anime (/ˈænəˌmeɪ/) (Japanese: アニメ) is a style of hand-drawn and computer animation originating in, and commonly associated with, Japan.

Is anime made in Japan?

The culturally abstract approach to the word's meaning may open up the possibility of anime produced in countries other than Japan. For simplicity, many Westerners strictly view anime as a Japanese animation product.

Is anime a Japanese film?

Despite comprising only a fraction of Japan's domestic film market, anime makes up a majority of Japanese DVD sales. It has also seen international success after the rise of English-dubbed programming. This rise in international popularity has resulted in non-Japanese productions using the anime art style.

How many chapters out of eight is Anon?

anon said he was posting the "three chapters out of eight (locked and/or PHONEKEKED)" the new platform looks...incongruous.

Is anything else fine?

As always, anything else is fine too (as long as it's not nsfw). Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.

Can Hikaru-kun kill Terashit?

He can kill Terashit even unconscious but don't worry, Hikaru-kun will save his best friend.

The Sacred Blacksmith Ep.1

Well, as my first update to the site. Here is The Sacred Blacksmith Ep. 1. As always you can get it here.

Revamping the site! Seeing what I can do!

Well, After much contemplation, I've decided to revamp the site and try to start it up again. We'll see how this goes. Hopefully, we'll get up and going again.