...but where do we draw the line from the wanting to watch anime to needing to watch it. Our personal take on anime is we watch what we enjoy. And we truly like anime. But we keep thinking we should stop watching because it is childish. We purchase anime on rare occasions, and watch anime maybe once a week. Recently we have been watched a lot more anime than we should often since we found online site for anime. We’ve guess what we am saying is most of my friends and family "don't get the anime thing". Therefore, we end up watching anime on my own feeling something like a social outcast. Socially we am busy being as we am out of college, in a very exhausting job, trying to find time to date, into sports, looking into grad school, etc. we know there are others out there thinking the same thing. So what is your takes on this. Does anime become a social dysfunction? Portraying anime as a cultural thing can only go so far...I guess what they saying are "doing get the anime influenced". Therefore, we should end up watching anime on our own feeling something like a social outcast. Socially we are busy being as we am out of college, in a very exhausting job, trying to find time to date, into sports, looking into grad school, etc. Seems to that you’re only a casual anime fan, so were good. As long as we have a life that extends beyond anime, don't worry. When you start using Japanese words in daily conversation, sit at a computer all night every night watching anime, and withdraw...
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...INTRODUCTION ANIME. Whenever I hear this word, I automatically switch my brain from serious and normal mode, to hyperactive and otaku mode. When I hear people talk about anime, I can't just leave them be, I'll talk with them! This is how freaky and weird I can be. I first started watching anime when I was a kid, but I took it to the next level when I was in high school. Are you wondering what kind of next level this is? I meant next level as, at first, I only watch it when I come across it. But now, I watch it because I want to. It became my fascination. When I learned that an anime is popular and it's really good, I'll watch it. I may leave my schoolwork undone and watch anime first. This became the topic of my blog. Anime. Hi! I'm a serious, fun, hyperactive, weird and crazy otaku. I'm Lissa Nubla and welcome to my blog! 1 - What is Anime? (The photo above is an example of an anime art/drawing.) So, what is anime? Why is it popular all around the world, just like here in the Philippines? Does anime affect the way of living of the people that watch or are addicted in watching it? According to the article What is Anime by Serdar Yegulalp that I read, "The word anime -- pronounced "ah-knee-may" -- is an abbreviation of the word animation. In Japan, the word's used to refer to all animation." Also, according to Katherine Luther, anime is essentially Japanese animation and in fact, the word 'anime' is a shortened version...
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...effects of watching Anime to the study habit of high school students.” A. Background of the Study Anime is a type of cartoon but rather, it is complex, mature, broader, and even the animation drawing is on a higher level than that of a mere cartoon. Anime, which originated in Japan, is drawn by a “Mangaka” (artist) into manga (comic) drafts. These drafts are then rearranged, colored and synchronized by a hundred of staff. After the sequencing, a “Seiyuu” (Voice Actor) will give life to the character. One second of movement needs twenty-five to thirty-five drafts of drawing. Since it originated in Japan, most of the Animes shows the culture and hidden beauty of Japan, its technological advancement, friendship, love and student’s life, the Japanese way. Popular nowadays, Anime had touched the heart of many viewers. Some popular Anime such as DragonBall Z, Ghost Fighter, Naruto and Voltes V. This Animes had dominated the media industry in the past few years. Japan has a very unique culture. The Philippines, on the other hand, lacks that kind of culture, that is, its very own culture is made of by the mixture of cultures of other countries such as America, Spain and China. That is why many Filipinos are fascinated with such culture. Anime proposed amazing concepts and catchy storyline that is humorous yet fascinating. It also features some future ideas about what would take place in the future and what technological advancements can people expect to Japan. With such...
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...THE EFFECTS OF ANIME ADDICTION TO STUDENTS Thesis Statement: There are negative and positive effects that may result from Anime addiction. Introduction Anime is a style of animation in Japan which it can lead into addiction. Nowadays, anime addiction is very rampant especially among students. People with obsessive interest in anime are called otaku. I. Anime II. The negative effects of Anime Addiction to students A. Academic B. Health C. Behavior III. The positive effects of Anime Addiction to students A. Increased Social Interaction B. Interest in arts C. Interest in Japanese Language and Culture D. Relieves Problem E. Influence their English Vocabulary Conclusion Anime Addiction is affecting the academic, health, and behavior of the students. Their parents don’t like their child watching anime, because they can’t focus in their studies. But it depends on the child that he will balance his study and the anime or not. References INTRODUCTION Anime is a style of animation in Japan, heavily influenced by the Manga (Japan comic) and typically featuring characters with large eyes, big hair, exaggerated facial expression and it is classified according to its genre. Nowadays, anime addiction is very rampant especially among students. People with obsessive interest in anime are called, otaku (Ninai, 2011). This study aims to answer this following question: 1. Why is anime addiction? 2. What are the negative effects of anime addiction to students...
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...Anime addiction and Its Influence to the Lifestyle of High School students of St. Mary’s College of Tagum _________________________ A Research Presented to ______________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in English IV By Acknowledgement This research paper would not be exist without the Help of our parents, who give us advice when we need them, Who inspires to work this research paper, they were a great source of support and encouragement. To Mrs. Dinah L. Mission who gives us this project to experience how to make a research paper and give us an idea to make this research paper complete. To all of our friends who give us support and to share their ideas to this research paper. To our God w Dedication This research paper is to the people who help us Table of Contents Title Page i Table of Contents ii Chapter 1 What is anime? Why is Anime Addicting? Does watching anime affect our personality? What can and can’t we learn from watching anime? How can anime influence us? What is anime? According to Dictionary.com “a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, Violence and, sexuality.” According to anime otaku (obsessed of anime) “essential...
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...Anime lovers are called Otaku, which is western for 'freak' or Japanese for 'fan.' Those that enjoy anime are shoved into that category for no reason aside from the fact that they like cartoon stories. They are seen as childish, immature, and having no real life. This simply isn't true. There are many reasons that anime is a legitimate art form and "otaku" should be viewed as no different from people who love action movies or love stories.. Many heroes in anime are not typical Western heroes. Our heroes are Rambo, Dirty Harry, and Indiana Jones - somebody with a gun, an attitude, and a way with women. Sometimes the hero is a woman, but these cases are few and far between- women are usually just romantic interests for the hero. You don't get swordsmen, space-age heroes (since Buck Rogers, anyway) or children in our movies-until you go to movies based on history, 80's kids shows, and kid's movies. In anime, the heroes tend to be younger and less capable. Their shows focus on the growth of characters instead of how many explosions movie makers can stuff in. (though there are still lots of explosions). Anime is Eastern-style cartoons, not Western.. Most American adults see cartoons as kid stuff. They 'grew out of it' by the time they were eleven, or so they'll claim. Why do so many people love anime, despite their 'cartoon' roots? The simple, wrong answer is that they don't have the mental capacity to deal with seventy-three seasons of "Friends" or "Everybody Loves Raymond." The...
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...Thesis Statement: People who are addicted in watching and reading Japanese anime, not so far, it will affect their lifestyle and it may also improve their mental and emotional skills. I. Introduction A. History B. Terminology 1. Word Usage 2. Synonyms II. Causes of Watching Anime A. Symptoms of Watching Anime B. Anime Replaces your Responsibilities III. Effects of Watching Anime A. Increased Social Interaction B. Potential for Behavioral Problems C. An Interest in Art IV. Benefits of Watching Anime A. Learn Japanese Language and Culture B. Relieve Stress C. Learn something from the Character D. Learn How to Draw Better E. For Entertainment V. Conclusion VI. Reference Introduction Anime (Japanese: アニメ?, [a.ni.me] /ˈænɨmeɪ/ or /ˈɑːnɨmeɪ/) are Japanese animated productions featuring hand-drawn or computer animation. Anime includes animated television series, short films and full-length feature films. The word is the abbreviated pronunciation of "animation" in Japanese. In English, the term is defined as a Japanese-disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. The intended meaning of the term sometimes varies depending on the context. While the earliest known Japanese animation dates to 1917, and many original Japanese animations were produced in the ensuing decades, the characteristic anime style developed in the 1960s—notably...
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...Running head: ANIME Teenagers today are so obsessed to Anime because it does not only entertain and communicates with them; it also reflects their own problems and struggles in life. Jimenez, Mariannel C. School of Languages, Humanities and Social Studies Mapua Institute of Technology December 04, 2015 Anime Research Paper: Teenagers today are so obsessed to Anime because it does not only entertain and communicates with them; it also reflects their own problems and struggles in life. Anime is a big part of Japanese culture, with its popularity having also spread worldwide. It has been the most popular and victorious entertainment ever since, it is translated to different languages to be spread all over the world (Wikipedia, 2007). Teenagers today are so obsessed to anime because of the wide range of genres that enables them to choose which one they would like to watch. Teenagers enjoys’ watching anime because it gives them joy and it serves as an alternative to their problems and struggles in life. What Anime is “Japanese anime are animated productions featuring hand drawn or computer animation” (Wikipedia, 2015). The word anime can slightly vary depending on where you are. If you are in Japan, anime refers to the shortened form of romaji animashon but if you are outside Japan, anime refers to the kind of animation that is from Japan which is characterized by fantasy, vibrant characters, colorful grahics, and over acting scenes. In simpler words, anime is one of many...
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...Essay #14 Cheyenne Bowey Once upon a time, I went to the library to pick out a book that stood out to me. Finally, after I was finished scoping it out,I chose Gamer Girl. When I was putting up the book up, I noticed I read the book for three hours straight! I realized I could not put the book down because the main character, Madeline Starr, reminded me of myself. If I had to compare myself to any fictional character, it would be Madeline, although she prefers to be called Maddy. We share many qualities, such as our fondness for anime, the hours we spend killing our brain cells with video games, and the struggle we had trying to fit into our new school after we moved. In sixth grade my friend begged me to watch an anime show by the name...
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...kept on enjoying their lives by simply having fun doing things with friends and classmates. Sometimes it goes to the point that they ignore studies just to enjoy or to have fun. The researchers also feel that way sometimes. All of the people living in this world definitely like to just sit around and enjoy but most of us just can’t. There’s nothing wrong in enjoying life but it have limits. One of the most addicting things to do is to use the computer. It is just so addicting it simply has it all, games, music, videos and many more. Another thing about computer is the internet or the World Wide Web. Internet is a huge part of human’s life in this century. It covers many things such as references for educational purposes, music and videos for entertainment, and many more. Nowadays, internet is not used the way it should be used. Maybe because people feel so free when they’re surfing the internet. No doubt games are the most addicting thing when it comes to computer but what’s more interesting for the researchers is the anime addiction of the teens. A huge percentage of the students are addicted to anime. First of all, what the researchers wanted to know is why teens watch anime. What is anime? Why is Anime Addicting? Does watching anime affect...
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...Chapter IV Results and Discussion This chapter covers my personal thoughts on Japanese Anime. UGHHH LIFE, it’s so normal, same thing every single day, school, eat, sleep, homework, and lectures. NYEHHH, WHY CAN”T LIFE BE AN ANIME OR SOMETHING. IT WOULD BE A WHOLE LOT EASIER, With schools that could train you to slay people and monsters, people with special powers, a world where you can travel into different dimensions, or time travel. A place where angels can fall into, where shinagami can visit and somehow ‘lose’ their death notes, somewhere where magic and fairies and SAO and insane geniuses exists. I want a world that is capable of almost destroying itself, with heroes save it and all that. I just want an exciting world to live in. Or maybe a way to go into the world of anime or meet my favourite anime characters, or maybe I just need a computer with high internet connection, and I could also threaten to destroy the whole world. Then all the heroes from TV shows and anime could reveal themselves, and show the world that they exist, then they could all team up and try to save humanity, once I just get to see their faces, I would surrender, and live the rest of my insane life in prison, having the knowledge that they exist, and be happy and maybe, just maybe. Or I just want a computer. Back to the main idea for this chapter.. Okay, there’s more to Anime than Harem, 2D Animation, and Excitement, but those were the first three things that came to mind as I typed...
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...October 20th 1999, the arresting anime series which is known as One Piece was aired. [C]While I have only been watching One Piece for three years, it feels like I've been following this awe-inspiring, remarkable journey my entire life. [BC]______________________ [IMG=X5L] [BC]______________________ [C]This being my first time discussing my favorite anime so openly, I hope you all enjoy the following. [C]Directed by Konosuke Uda(#1–278), Junji Shimizu(#131–159), Munehisa Sakai(#244–372), Hiroaki Miyamoto(#352–679), and Toshinori Fukazawa (#663–). Original story written by Oda Eiichirō (尾田 栄一郎), it is a tale of legend that has been engraved into my heart forever. Now, let's get right into it. [BC]______________________...
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...most of all leisure. The teens kept on enjoying their lives by simply having fun doing things with friends and classmates. Sometimes it goes to the point that they ignore studies just to enjoy or to have fun. The researchers also feel that way sometimes. All of the people living in this world definitely like to just sit around and enjoy but most of us just can’t. There’s nothing wrong in enjoying life but it have limits. One of the most addicting things to do is to use the computer. It is just so addicting it simply has it all, games, music, videos and many more. Another thing about computer is the internet or the World Wide Web. Internet is a huge part of human’s life in this century. It covers many things such as references for educational purposes, music and videos for entertainment, and many more. Nowadays, internet is not used the way it should be used. Maybe because people feel so free when they’re surfing the internet. No doubt games are the most addicting thing when it comes to computer but what’s more interesting for the researchers is the anime addiction of the teens. A huge percentage of the students are addicted to anime. First of all, what the researchers wanted to know is why teens watch anime. The researchers also wanted to...
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...the universe. Regardless of clashing trends in fashion, ideals, political views and processes, choice in cuisine, religious beliefs, or spoken language people have always been interested in other parts of our vast world. But then a problem emerges…how much is it going to cost? How long will it take to get there? Is anyone actually interested? As with most things, it costs money to keep running, clean, or accessible to the public. Some people want to travel to some far away land and see a landmark, eat unique dishes with the locals, or even just catch up with the family…but not everyone can afford buying a plane ticket to such places. Or afford to learn how to speak the native tongue. Fansubbing, the activity of placing an aftermarket textual overlay on top of a video stream for the sole purpose of translating any audio or video contained within into another language by a member or group of members of the fan community, can trace it roots back to the 1970’s[1] when on military personal from the United States brought or sent VHS tapes home to friends and family from Japan, sparking interest in Anime in the United States. First it started off with small AV club showings in High Schools and Universities. Members would gather together to watch the tapes they received, but would always run into the same issue: What were these people saying? It was one thing to have a person in the room who perhaps spoke Japanese to explain it (perhaps poorly), but it was something else to be able to...
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...HOW ANIME AND MANGA AFFECT THE LIVES OF TEENAGERS Presented by: Paula Carmela Pascua Cheska Andador Kimberly Lourdes Tina Amper Ace Estranero Sheena Ornopia Table of Contents Rationale -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page Problem --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page Significance of the Study ------------------------------------------------------- Page Related Literature and Theoretical Framework ------------------------------ Page Methodology ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page Presentation of Data -------------------------------------------------------------- Page Analysis and Interpretation ------------------------------------------------------ Page Conclusions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page Recommendations ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page Rationale With us living in the modern times, new technologies appeared that helped people perform their tasks well. Truly our lifestyle has changed along with the changes in technology. People’s hobbies have changed as well, this is greatly seen in the growing population of what we could call otakus. In the Western part of the world, this term refers to the people who are fans of anime and manga. In Japan, however, this term is somewhat considered as a negative way of labeling someone. For the...
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