do you like anime in korean

by Vincent Hyatt 9 min read
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Are there any Korean anime?

There are some korean anime but not many, it's called manhwa (만화) which means a cartoon or animation, and not as popular as Japanese anime. Animation produced in Korea falls under the difinition of what we declare to be anime.

Why doesn't South Korea produce anime?

South Korea does produce anime but it is not necessarily called anime. This ‘anime’ is different from Japanese anime because it comes from their manhwa’s and are, obviously, in Korean. There may be many other differences but these are the main ones that I know of. Why aren't Chinese and Korean animes/manhuas popular?

Where can I buy anime characters in Korea?

They’re almost only sold in Comic Markets in Seoul or Busan on cartain days in a year. It’s also applied to Korean animations (애니, ani; “animation” is called “ani” in Korean, like “anime” in Japanese) or game characters.

Is there a difference between South Korean and Japanese animation?

But the animation market in South Korea is much smaller than that of Japan. South Korean animation is called “한국 애니 (hanguk aeni [hanguk̚ eni])” in Korean casual name, and it’s the abbriviation of “한국 애니메이션 (hanguk aenimeisyeon: Korean animation).”

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Why do anime fans like anime?

Most anime fans become interested in their favorite shows because they like the characters . They want to draw them, act like them, dress up as them, and so on. Their favorite characters are usually young, aesthetically pleasing, and possess desirable traits like confidence, determination, and a positive attitude.

Why are anime so interesting?

Some anime are morally interesting because they have an evil protagonist, or a morally complex protagonist. Others are interesting for having incredibly flawed, psychologically broken characters, like Evangelion. I liked the villains in Sailor Moon as much as, and sometimes more than, the heroines.

What is anime good for?

So anime resonates well with people who value positive thinking and a can-do attitude , especially when thinking about the popular teen-focused categories of shounen and shoujo. These characters who are brimming with positivity and confidence in themselves often appeal mostly to teens and adults who are shy, withdrawn, and lack confidence.

What is the difference between animation and surrealism?

Animation is about surrealism, about something above and beyond reality. Anime visuals often nicely capture this transcendent nature of animation as a medium.

What is anti war in anime?

Anti-war sentiment is also fairly common in anime, not as vitriolic hatred, but more about a silent sorrow and deep pain felt from the damage of war on people's lives. Princess Mononoke and Grave of the Fireflies show the negative impact of war on society, the environment, and individual souls.

Is anime a place?

Since it experienced centuries of isolation, and remains enigmatic to westerners today, learning about it feels like a privilege. Anime lets you put yourself in the shoes of someone else, to experience a different culture from your own ( unless of course you are Japanese) and to learn about a fascinating people and their history.

Is anime subbed or subbed?

Anime is about the visuals. I wouldn't say you always have to pick subbed. But if you watch it in the original Japanese with subtitles, the dialog doesn't sound as clunky as it can in a poorly done dub. The music and sound effects in most anime is definitely top notch as well.

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