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Why is Anime so Popular?
Why is Anime so Popular in Japan? The analysis of Anime’s popularity within Japan almost seems to be a disingenuous question, when you consider that Japan itself is the country where the hand drawn and computer animated style originates. A style rich in often lucid escapism, breaking the boundaries of modern and conventional storytelling with fantastical and often philosophical elements, a better question addressed would be - what makes Anime so popular worldwide? The detailed, vivid drawings and cartoons have attracted a western audience for decades with the vibrant color palette, the rich storylines, and the humor and wit that so often accompanies animated features but in a more overarching way. This can be seen in the popular show Cowboy Bebop that aired in the late nineties, with the more somber hues of grays, blacks and blues being used as a backdrop to further accentuate other colors, such as reds and yellows, symbolizing joy or pain. Cowboy Bebop also appeals because of the exaggerated expressions of the characters in times where they find themselves hurt or, indeed, the punchline of some joke which paints the character’s face with the signature tracks of sweat or tears, enlarging their eyes and focus on the screen. The show is indicative of Anime’s wide-spread appeal not just because of its trademarks in the style, but also for its cult status and success, reaching western audiences when it was dubbed in English and given subtitles, like many of the great Studio Ghibli films. The sheer expanse of Anime’s reach throughout the world is surely proof of the passion and fervor that went into cultivating its origins in Japan, and why it is still so much enjoyed today.
India ChildsPublished 4 years ago in GeeksMichelle Stafford and Lauralee Bell dish about ‘Y&R’ and life on hiatus
Lauralee Bell and Michelle Stafford have a pretty tumultuous relationship on The Young and the Restless. Their characters Christine(Cricket) and Phyllis have been feuding for about 30 years in Genoa City. Things got so bad that Phyllis once ran down Chris and Paul with her vehicle. She never mentioned sees an opportunity to say a cricket is a bug and should be squashed. In later years after Christine became the DA, Phyllis accused her of misusing the position to try to punish her for the past. In truth and. Summers was always guilty as charged. There is no love list between these two onscreen but once taping is over the women get along quite well. At the end of the video the women say they love each other. That’s why they call it acting.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in GeeksHoshiai no Sora (Stars Align) Season 1 - Reviews
Always outshined by their nationally ranked female counterparts, the members of the boys’ soft tennis club have resigned themselves to being lazy and unmotivated. Now it seems their attitude could cost them their club status, and only club president Toma Shinjou (voiced by Tasuku Hatanaka) seems to care. Desperate to find more members, Toma looks to recent transfer student Maki Katsuragi (voiced by Natsuki Hanae). After some convincing, Toma manages to recruit Maki, who turns out to be a natural at the sport. With the prospects of being able to keep their club now a little bit higher, and with the addition of Maki, the other members start to put in more effort. However, each of their personal lives threatens to undo everything they have done, and in some cases, the situation at home is quite harmful.
Nair NorkaPublished 4 years ago in Geeks5 Great Shows To Start Binge Watching.
Snuggled up in bed or your sofa and all your doing is scrolling through social media all day hoping that you will find something interesting to entertain you. I can relate. This is how I spent my first week in quarantine however after scrolling over the same contents, I decided that I needed to find a few T.V series that I could binge watch to keep me entertained and I came across a few very good series that I wanted to recommend. All the series listed below are all very different to one another, but are very attention grabbing and will make you want more! All series listed below are ongoing and latest seasons are set to be renewed other than the last one as this will be coming to an end after season 5 which airs in May 2020, this one might be worth watching last so you can binge watch all 5 seasons at once.
Aquarian WritesPublished 4 years ago in GeeksThe Half Of It - review (Netflix)
Brief synopsis: a highly intelligent high school senior girl living in a small town with her father, makes extra money by writing the homework of other less accomplished students. When one student asks her to write a love letter, she finds herself in an unusual love triangle.
Q-ell BettonPublished 4 years ago in GeeksBrando May Have Been Involved In TH’s Kidnapping on General Hospital’
General Hospital has an intriguing storyline that began in January, that is perplexing viewers. It began when a mystery man showed up in Port Charles just in time to save Carly from being shot. He turns out to be Brando Corbin, the son of Mike Corbin’s cousin Gladys. Some viewers were suspicious of the timing of his arrival and have been watching him closely ever since. This character is portrayed by the handsome Johnny Wactor and man GH viewers believe he is up to no good. Last week Sonny and Cyrus Renault decision fed on a truce and on Thursday Brando was told the danger was over and he could leave town. He decided to stay but something about his attitude seems off.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in Geeksart tips for every artist.
I've seen hundreds of art tips or art hacks online, some of which work, some of which don't. This list isn't a collection of what I've seen online rather tips and tricks and hacks I've gathered up along my art journey. I've been drawing seriously since 2015, so if I may blow my own trumpet, I can give you some tips that are sure to work.
Azreen MahmoodPublished 4 years ago in GeeksYou Want to Read this Classic: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Protagonist: Janie Crawford Killicks Starks Woods Characters: Phoeby, Joe Starks, Tea Cake, Logan Killicks, Nanny Antagonizer: gender roles, class expectations, racial discrimination
Charli D'Amelio's Fans Have Created A Petition To Ban Blogger Perez Hilton From TikTok
It seems like TikTok users are not happy with the celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton after he used his blog and social media channels to express his opinion about the famous stars of TikTok, which is generally used by the Generation Z. A petition has been created by netizens aiming to remove Hilton from TikTok. This petition came shortly after Hilton commented on a TikTok video of Charli D'Amelio, who is currently the biggest star on the short-form video platform. The backlash that Hilton has received following his comments about D'Amelio explains why most of the lifestyle bloggers stay away from talking about the app's users.
Bhavik GroverPublished 4 years ago in GeeksWhy Motherland:Fort Salem is Worth a Watch
Being quarantined means that we all have more time to go through our Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO lists. My friends have been recommending me new tv-shows and movies pretty much non-stop since the stay-at-home orders. Motherland: Fort Salem was one of those tv-shows, and now it is my turn to convince you to put it on your list as well!
Billy Miller and Josh Morrow roughing it during coronavirus
The coronavirus continues to have a domino effect on all of us and soap opera actors are no different. Joshua Morrow and Billy Miller are two popular daytime drama actors who were brothers in law on The Young and the Restless. Miller later joined the cast of General Hospital. Both men recently posted images on social media that indicate they are roughing it just like regular folk. Each man has grown a beard and obviously have not had a hair cut while sheltering in place. The Young and the Restless is on hiatus after running out of new episodes. Morrow who portrays Nick Newman has no idea when he will go back to work. His character Nick is in the middle of several front burner storylines that hopefully will be resolved when new episodes air.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in GeeksHow Bad Dialogue Breaks the Fourth Wall in 'Venom'
In the 2018 blockbuster comic book movie, Venom, Tom Hardy portrays reporter Eddie Brock. In the course of investigating a story about a corrupt and morally compromised corporation, owned and operated by Riz Ahmed, Eddie is exposed to a chemical which happens to be an alien being. This alien being, becomes like a venom that infects Eddie and forms a symbiotic bond with his body.
Sean PatrickPublished 4 years ago in Geeks