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Here are some common phrases and words used in Manga and Anime.

Demystifying the popular terms used to describe the Yaoi and Shounen-ai (gay or male-male romance) genre of Japanese manga and anime: This is the basic A-to-Z guide, or rather, A-to-Yaoi guide, for anyone looking to crack the code to the terms that go along with this genre.

A list of the different types of genres that Anime and Manga fall into.

Explores the historical roots of manga and anime, tracing back to the 16th century. Also explored is how western culture has been influenced by these arforms.

A look at how two very popular anime and manga of the 1970's, "Cuteie Honey" and "The Rose of Versailles", exhibit vastly different techniques when crafting the images of their powerful female leads.

Anime is the style of Japanese animation that first invaded the U.S in the early 60s; it is easily distinguished from Western animation by the characters inhumanly large, expressive eyes; detailed background; and lip-sync as bad as any kung-fu movie.

This is an article that gives ideas and suggestions about what to do with your old anime and manga after you've outgrown them.

An article looking at the youth phenomenon from Japan that is primarily anime and manga.

Description and characteristics of shojo manga, a genre of Japanese comics written for young girls.

Legs are an almost vital part when drawing characters. Mainly because they take up half the body. Sure, you can leave them out, or just frame off the bottom of your picture, but you will have to draw legs eventually.

This tutorial is an hand drawn tutorial written and composed by me. For more tutorials visit http://alvinsart.wordpress.com

Drawing the female body can be a difficult and frustrating task if you do not know where to begin. So here is a short, but hopefully helpful, tutorial on drawing the female body. Hope you enjoy it.

Ever wanted to learn how to draw feet for your characters? Well heres your chance!

Learn how to draw the male body. Also includes a hand drawn diagram of the male anatomy labeling most of the major muscles you need to include when you draw.

Drawing arms can be a difficult task, yet can also be the easiest, if you know how.

Ever had trouble drawing shoulders? Well here's your chance to improve!

This is an hand drawn tutorial that is also written by me. For more tutorials visit http://alvinsart.wordpress.com.

Japanese Anime and Manga characters, books and cartoons are the latest buzz! Learn to draw manga and anime like the professionals with these how-to-draw websites and online tools.

A short blurb on each of the manga that Shonen Jump contains. What else they have to offer besides manga and how much it's going to cost.

Review of Slam Dunk a popular Japanese manga.

Description and characteristics of shonen manga, a genre of manga written for young boys.

Hands are probably one of the hardest things to draw, mainly because there are an infinite numbers of positions the hand can be drawn. But with a little help, you might get there!

For those unsure of where to start in the large world of anime, here are a few classics that have since influenced and shaped the future of everything that has come after them plus a few good ones.

Japan has it's own version of the comic books that Americans read.

Initial D, the big screen live action adaptation of Shuichi Shigeno's wildly popular street racing manga, made it's long awaited debut to Hong Kong audiences this summer.

Full Metal Alchemist has quickly become one of the most popular manga series available America, as well as in its native Japan. Discover what Full Metal Alchemist is all about, and find out if its worth the read with this summary and review.

A description of manga, including a brief history of the artform and its rise to success in the west.

With over 384 fully coloured and wonderfully, as well as professionally, pages of drawn illustrations, Estudio Joso has collected and put together one of the best books about drawing Manga ever.

So what are these How to Draw Manga Books all about? I took a look to find out, and what I found was a beautiful, insightful, and highly informative tutorial on the art of Japanese Manga and animation.

A tutorial from start to finish of how to draw a character in a Japanese anime or manga style

Looking for a new anime fresh from Japan? Here's a hot new title thats all the rage in Japan!

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon is a Japanese anime manga cartoon. Read on for links to hundreds of free printable Sailor Moon coloring pages. You can print as many Sailor Moon coloring pages as you want free!

"Nana" is a live-action movie that is a direct adaptation from its anime and manga counterparts. Anybody that has watched the anime series and read the manga should understand the plotline behind Nana.

Why shamans are underrated in the anime/manga Shaman King.

"Katsucon" is the Washington DC Metropolitan area's premier annual Japanese anime convention. The event has been established beginning in 1995 as the demand for anime was getting bigger in North America.

While many Japanese anime copyright holders once overlooked the availability of free fansub downloads, American licensees see the continuing availailabity of these downloads as a threat. Despite that, many free fansub download sites such as those listed here still exist.

"Tekkoshocon" so far is the only notable anime convention in the state of Pennsylvania until this November when "Tandokucon" will take place in Philadelphia.

If you are interested in starting a new blog based on anime or manga, don't go to those free webhost sites such as wordpress, blogger and movable. I found a new free provider that is a million times better than any of these free webhost providers.

Curious about the brand new Anime Lagoon website? Here you'll find out how it works, if it's worth your time, and if Anime Lagoon can really help you get free anime, manga, DVDs and more.

Bleach is a popular Japanese anime series from this popular publication in Japan called "Weekly Shonen Jump".

Buying gifts for anyone is hard but it gets even harder when that person has a hobby you know nothing about! This list is to help those clueless to anime buy for the anime fan in their lives!

A hand drawn and written tutorial by myself on how to draw the Anime eye.

Anime is one of the fastest growing forms of entertainment. It also has a healthy helping of oddities.

"AnimeNEXT" is the premier yearly anime convention catering to the greater New York and New Jersey area of the United States. The estimated attendance for AnimeNEXT 2007 was at least six thousand to seven thousand.

"Samurai Girl: Real Bout High School" is a thirteen episode Japanese anime series that takes place at this high school called Daimon High as fights are a very big part of the school curriculum itself.

Japanese Manga is preparing for its greatest feat of super-heroics: making a dent in the American publishing market. And it can thank a 60% female buying demographic that dominates the genre's sales.

You know how anime usually have like one type of guy and its not really your type? Now japan has more anime with more bishies to choose! This latest anime is one of them!

At a special late night 18+ panel at TandokuCon 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, anime voice actor Chris Ayres answers a question explaining the reasons most anime studios do not dub hentai.

An overview of the obstacles that face aspiring manga artists, and a tutorial for a 4-panel manga story.

Manga is the Japanese word for comics. Manga is one of the most popular styles of drawing. Here is a guide to drawing Manga comics and some links to help you better your own personal technique.

Japanese animation is undoubtedly growing and becoming more popular in America. For someone new to the scene, there are a ton of good (or better) series out there, but many stay in manga form in America and never make it to the American screen in English.

Learn what Manga is all about and how to learn how to make your own Manga illustrations

Zondervan is releasing a Christian Manga series in August.

Are you looking to get into manga, but aren't sure where to start? Well here's a list of five memorable, enjoyable and essential manga that are available in the USA. There's something for everyone, just pick a title and enjoy!

Manga is the Japanese equivalent to the American comic book, and it's starting to catch up with its cousin.

Based on a popular Japanese supernatural novels, Ghost Hunt manga outing is a glacially paced exercise. A group of teenage paranormal investigators, psychics and exorcists set out to document mysterious incidents