0wn3d4life
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I want to get my 12 year old nephew some decent Japanese animation - of the Appleseed variety - for xmas.
Does anyone know a good way into this perplexing world?
Does anyone know a good way into this perplexing world?
Japanese Animation - help needed!
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lacrossegal511
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If it's the giant robot element of Appleseed he likes, can't go far wrong with Neon Genesis Evangelion or if he would prefer a humourous twist, Martian Successor Nadesico.
I've only seen Appleseed once, so if its any other element, then I'll not be much help, but Alphonse was cool!
I've only seen Appleseed once, so if its any other element, then I'll not be much help, but Alphonse was cool!
Evangelion is a bit dark for a 12 year old don't you think? It goes pretty deep too. He would be better off with the second suggestion, Nadesico is a good dub, and a fun anime really. Escaflowne (the series) is a good story too, if he likes the mecha side of things.
Amazon have a great selection, and have knocked a huge chunk off the price aswell. You can't go wrong
Amazon have a great selection, and have knocked a huge chunk off the price aswell. You can't go wrong
Is he into it for the storylines, or the animation ?
Appleseed is rather disjointed in its delivery when mixed with English dubbing. Likewise many Japanes animation falls flat owing to limited budgets on content, even though the stroyline could have delivered so much more.
I would invest in a HD ready TV, and maybe a HD player/streamer, just in case your nephew is more akin to the technical detail than the story. Or get him a voucher for the Japanese section of your local content provider. At 12 though, he will have a hard time getting the better films of the top shelf
Appleseed is rather disjointed in its delivery when mixed with English dubbing. Likewise many Japanes animation falls flat owing to limited budgets on content, even though the stroyline could have delivered so much more.
I would invest in a HD ready TV, and maybe a HD player/streamer, just in case your nephew is more akin to the technical detail than the story. Or get him a voucher for the Japanese section of your local content provider. At 12 though, he will have a hard time getting the better films of the top shelf
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I think Spirited Away is the best Japanes animation but I'm not sure its what you are looking for.
I would recommend a Transformers boxset. Season 1 or 2 of the original 80's cartoon, or possibly even both. You also have the animated Transformers Movie. While it isn't true anime, it was animated by Japan's famous Toei Animation studio. I'm sure your nephew wouldn't be too bothered, and they are quite cheap now.
If he is really after true anime, I would recommend:
Howl's Moving Castle
Spirited Away
Princess Mononoke
Castle in the Sky
They are my favourite ones which are suitable for that age group.
If he is really after true anime, I would recommend:
Howl's Moving Castle
Spirited Away
Princess Mononoke
Castle in the Sky
They are my favourite ones which are suitable for that age group.
Rohit.fire
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Ghost in the shell:standalone complex. You can pick up the box sets online pretty reasonable. Start on the 1st Gig (series) though)