Getting into Anime

Tyranidguy · B List Star

Getting into Anime

Totoro101 · Movie Executive Producer

Im sure Mib or Nymvette know a bit more about anime then i do but if you have sky there is an anime channel somewhere,but i tent to usually watch dvds for my anime needs.Firstly i recommend the Ghibili series of anime films which Spirited away is a part of.Theres many great movies such as My Neighbour Totoro,Pom Poko and Princess Mononoke you have to check out,those 3 being my faverates.For Anime Series,a good one to start with would probably be something like Naruto or Bleach,i would say Death Note but its quite a complex series,but it depends what you really.Theres tons out there though so i find it hard to really know when to start on a new anime! But for sure you have to check out more Ghibili films,some of the finest anime in the world comes from that collection.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

It really depends on what you like. Anime covers the whole spectrum of genres and themes so simple recommendations aren't always easy to make.

Without wishing to sound like a shameless shill have a look at these columns of mine for a brief introduction of some of the top titles out there in both film and series:

Anime films: http://www.cpcmovies.com/?q=node/251

Anime Series: http://www.cpcmovies.com/?q=node/12

and of course you can read my reviews to give you an idea of what is currently on the market:

2007 reviews: http://www.cpcmovies.com/?q=node/22

2008 reviews pt 1: http://www.cpcmovies.com/?q=node/247

2008 reviews pt 2: http://www.cpcmovies.com/?q=node/402

Enjoy and I look forward to seeing you become a fully paid up member of the Anime fan club!

Tyranidguy · B List Star

Hmm, I think I may give Naruto a shot. Is there anywhere I can watch this or am I just gonna have to buy the DVDs?

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Jetix (SKY Digital 607) show the dubbed version every night at 8.00pm-9.00pm but you can get the 3-disc box sets of the first few seasons for about £10 now!

Tyranidguy · B List Star

Awesome, is this from an online store or just some random DVD shop?

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Look around but usually both. Check out YouTube for samples - there are bound to be some there.

Also, you should be able to get some of the film titles listed in my column for under £10 too like Akira, Ghost In The Shell, Ninja Scroll, Perfect Blue, etc.