Thursday, March 20, 2014

How To Find An Anime Reviewer

By Jaclyn Hurley


People have different ideas on what anime is. There is a diverse range of stories within this genre and it can be overwhelming for people who are new to it. Therefore it helps to check online to compare the various types of anime reviewer to see what kind of titles that they would personally recommend.

Before looking for a reviewer it helps to know what the genre is. Indeed calling it a genre is problematic. On a basic level the term simply refers to a film or television series made in Japan that is animated. There are other countries that make films and television series that use conventions based on the Japanese animated style but strictly speaking anything produced outside of Japan does not tend to be considered part of this particular style.

The reason that Japanese animation is not a genre as such is because there are a wide array of stories that encompass numerous different types of genre. For example the animator Hayao Miyasaki alone has produced films that include an epic story of aviation starring a talking pig, films based on classic stories such as The Borrowers and whimsical stories based in surreal worlds that recall Alice In Wonderland.

However in recent years the influence has gone the other way. An excellent example of this is the Matrix trilogy. The philosophical musings of the nature of reality can be traced back to dystopian movies such as Akira and Ghost In The Shell. Indeed many people argue that Ghost In The Shell is especially influential on The Matrix and without that the trilogy would not have existed.

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.

When it comes to reviewing anime there are various people around who can do this. On a simple level you can go on a number of websites and simply looking for reviews by people who have watched the movies and television shows. The good thing with this approach is that there are lots of people giving their opinion so you can get a broad spectrum of views.

The fact is that even the most dedicated fan cannot watch all the titles that get released in a year. Furthermore you would not want to as it is better to look for the ones that would appeal to you. This is why it helps to look for reviewers who can help guide you and find the ones best suited to you. Look online to find review sites as well as feedback from viewers to find the best ones for you.




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