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Sheleigha
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I'll try and explain what I mean...
A while back, I remember reading an article on here (could not find the link... Maybe someone else recalls it?) about what Japan feels like are essential, anime series that really define "anime". The thing was, alot of what they thought were the international defining anime, weren't so for everyone else... All I really remember, was that Doraemon was high on the list. To me, Doraemon is more a Japanese classic if anything. I know it did get dubbed in a few different languages, but not sure about how the popularity caught on. All I know, is it wouldn't be a good candidate for someone from America would have on their list.
This, is one of the examples of how it seems like every country has a different idea on what the defining anime are. Japan has it's own defining anime, just like America/Canada, and different latin countries do as well (many of which never were dubbed in english, but for example Captain Tsubasa and Saint Seya are good candidates there, so I hear). I thought it would be neat to see what everyone thought would be the defining anime of their countries, knowing how this board is international, of course. Of course, it'll vary quite a bit. You can also make guesses for other countries, like what you think defines Japan etc. I'll do it in the form of a top 5 list, but of course, elaborate and explain, rather than just making a list. I'm also doing it in NO specific numbered order.
(I hope this made sense!)
America/Canda
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Dragonball Z - The first anime series for MANY MANY people, and one that has held up until now and STILL continues in making sales
Sailor Moon - A show that was quite an impact on girls, having a strong character that wasn't like another female version spin off, like She Ra.
Pokemon - This is more past tense, but during the first season, the show did well for a anime based on a game, and once again created a huge anime fanbase.
Cowboy Bebop - One of the first dubbed "serious" anime, before it completely took of with most dubs being directed to kids. Also known as one of the best dubs, it still holds up!
Anything Miyazaki - Always on the top 10 list of Amazon's best anime sellers, and some of the first non-TV dubbed anime that beginning fans have seen.
I didn't add any of the newer series, like Naruto and Bleach because to be honest, I don't know how much lasting apparal they will hold up in the future since they are still current...
In comparison, my guess is Japan would probably have Doraemon, Gundam, Astro Boy, Dragonball, and Miyazaki movies, but the real article had their real answers on it.
So, what are the top 5 anime series that define your country?
A while back, I remember reading an article on here (could not find the link... Maybe someone else recalls it?) about what Japan feels like are essential, anime series that really define "anime". The thing was, alot of what they thought were the international defining anime, weren't so for everyone else... All I really remember, was that Doraemon was high on the list. To me, Doraemon is more a Japanese classic if anything. I know it did get dubbed in a few different languages, but not sure about how the popularity caught on. All I know, is it wouldn't be a good candidate for someone from America would have on their list.
This, is one of the examples of how it seems like every country has a different idea on what the defining anime are. Japan has it's own defining anime, just like America/Canada, and different latin countries do as well (many of which never were dubbed in english, but for example Captain Tsubasa and Saint Seya are good candidates there, so I hear). I thought it would be neat to see what everyone thought would be the defining anime of their countries, knowing how this board is international, of course. Of course, it'll vary quite a bit. You can also make guesses for other countries, like what you think defines Japan etc. I'll do it in the form of a top 5 list, but of course, elaborate and explain, rather than just making a list. I'm also doing it in NO specific numbered order.
(I hope this made sense!)
America/Canda
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Dragonball Z - The first anime series for MANY MANY people, and one that has held up until now and STILL continues in making sales
Sailor Moon - A show that was quite an impact on girls, having a strong character that wasn't like another female version spin off, like She Ra.
Pokemon - This is more past tense, but during the first season, the show did well for a anime based on a game, and once again created a huge anime fanbase.
Cowboy Bebop - One of the first dubbed "serious" anime, before it completely took of with most dubs being directed to kids. Also known as one of the best dubs, it still holds up!
Anything Miyazaki - Always on the top 10 list of Amazon's best anime sellers, and some of the first non-TV dubbed anime that beginning fans have seen.
I didn't add any of the newer series, like Naruto and Bleach because to be honest, I don't know how much lasting apparal they will hold up in the future since they are still current...
In comparison, my guess is Japan would probably have Doraemon, Gundam, Astro Boy, Dragonball, and Miyazaki movies, but the real article had their real answers on it.
So, what are the top 5 anime series that define your country?
