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Anime: Most Popular ArticlesThese articles are the most popular over the last month. Dragonball Z Action Figure Set 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Dragonball Z Action Figure Collector Set Make An Anime Music Video Anime conventions have picked up on this cool aspect of anime and have built entire competitions around the talents of fan-made videos. Want to make your own anime music video? Here's a quick how-to to get you started. smale 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Write Your Own Manga Think you've got a manga story in you somewhere? Most of us are capable of coming up with a decent storyline. Its getting it out on paper that takes some skill. Here's a few tips to help you bring out the next best seller. Anime Costume Resources Halloween and anime were just made for each other, weren't they? With cosplay such a popular activity among anime fans, it seems Halloween is the perfect holiday to pull out all the anime stops. Still working on your costume? Here's some online resources to help you out. Sailor Moon Cycle 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Sailor Moon Cycle Anime - Glossary Terms Definitions Brush up on your Anime lingo with this quick glossary of terms and definitions. leadfem 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... sfem 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Anime Romances Do you love anime? Do you long for a good love story? Well, here's the best of both. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here's my top picks for romance in anime. animovie 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Zoey Hanson Introducing the leader of the Mew Mew group, Zoey Hanson. Midnight Strike Force Scheming lesbians, cult-style rituals and some busty justice fighters. What kind of story could this be? Midnight Strike Force, the newest hentai release from Anime18. Get the details here. Manga Writer Resources Its all in the details, isn't it? Text bubbles, the right font... how do you find what you need to create your own manga? Look no more... here's some resources to help you out. Anime Job Board If you're looking for ways to break into the Anime industry, you've come to the right place. Find tips, resources and job postings for artists, actors and more.<BR> aniseries 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Renee Roberts A bit of a snob but oh so powerful, Renee Roberts track 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Inuyasha Action Figure Set 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Inuyasha Action Figure Set Best Books to Draw Manga Wish you could draw manga? Want to learn how? Here's my top picks for how-to books that will have you drawing your favorite manga characters (and maybe a few of your own!) in no time at all. TOKYOPOP Manga Creator If you've ever wanted to create your own manga, now you can! TOKYOPOP's new Manga Creator has got to be one of the coolest software package out there for aspiring manga artists. What if you're not an aspiring manga artist? You'll love it anyway! This is the most fun I've had in a while. Get the scoop here. Magic Woman M - Vol. 1 A sexy soceress and a forest of unpleasant characters are the basis for Magic Woman M, a new Anime HotShots title from Central Park Media. Definitely an adults-only anime, get the release details here. Age Ratings Guide Want to buy age-appropriate anime and mange? Then look no further. Here's a quick guide to common age ratings across the industry. Vampire Princess Miyu If you love anime then you're going to love Vampire Princess Miyu. A TOKYOPOP production, Vampire Princess is a dark and thrilling masterpiece. iPod Anime Downloads Wish you had a little anime for your iPod? Now, you do. Don't have an iPod? Not to worry... you can watch these downloads with Quicktime on your Mac/PC. Get the details here. What is Anime? Just what is anime and why all the fuss? Get all the basics and start your journey into the amazing, incredible world of anime! Software for Artists Ever wonder how artists make some of those cool effects? Its all in the software baby. Check out what the pros use and take your artwork to the next level. Anime Releases of 2006 Which anime blew us away in 2006? Here's some of my top picks... see if you have any favorites you'd like to add. villain 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... animation 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Top Anime Must-Have Building an anime collection takes time. It also requires a little inside information. Here's my top picks for must-haves on your anime shelf. Case Closed Quiz Case Closed Quiz Are you a Case Closed fan? Think you know Conan like the back of your hand? Well, take Mew Mew Power What do you get when five teenage girls are infused with the DNA of endangered species? Mew Mew Power of course! Get the details on these crime-fighting teens right here. Breaking Into the Anime Indust So you want a career in Anime, do you? Well, be forewarned: the competition is tough. But, with a little talent, a little moxie and good old-fashioned perseverance, there are a number of ways you can break into this popular industry. Here's some ideas to get you started on your hunt. Anime Dating Game What happens when you mix cosplay and dating? The anime dating game of course! A new event that is starting to take hold in anime conventions everywhere, the anime dating game gives simple cosplay a whole new twist. Get the details here. theme 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... figure 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Anime - TopPicks An index of TopPicks for the Anime guide site. leadmale 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Anime Movie Classics There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats. Broly: Legendary Super Saiyan It seems as if Goku and Vegeta may have finally met their match when the legendary super saiyan arrives. But who is he? And more importantly, where is he? Get the details on the 8th Dragonball Z movie, Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan. Pure Love 2 The second installment of Anime HotShots "Pure Love" is on its way to DVD. Get the details here. Corina Bucksworth Learn about the rich heiress Mew Mew, Corina Bucksworth. Rozen Maiden Shinku Statue 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Rozen Maiden Shinku Statue New Anime Downloads Like anime downloads? Of course you do. Here's a few new goodies from ADV Films. Hentai Reviewers Wanted If you're over 18 and enjoy Hentai, this might be the gig for you. Tokko Action, gore and a whole lot of mystery. This is Tokko, one of the latest anime releases from Manga Video. Manga Template for Mambo If you're looking for a quick and easy to way to set up your own anime website, this just might be for you. Check out this free manga template for Mambo CMS. bestani 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Heaven!! From the creator of Girl Got Game comes Heaven!!, the story of Rinne, a ghost-exorcising teenager and Masaharu, the school misfit who just happens to save Rinne's life. Unfortunately it left him in a coma and how his spirit is stuck in a pink stuffed monkey. Sounds silly? It is! And you're going to love it. Get the details of Heaven!! here. AnimeFEST 2002 - anime convention Want the scoop on one of the coolest Anime conventions around? Well, check out my visit to AnimeFEST 2002 in Dallas, TX. Favorite Supernatural Animes Like ghosts, goblins and things that go bump? Me too :) So in honor of these creepy goodies, I put together a list of my favorite supernatural anime shows. Do you have a favorite not listed here? Drop me a line and tell me about it! bestmanga 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Motoko Kusanagi Statue Ghost in the Shell S.S.S. Motoko Kusanagi Statue Big DragonballZ Contest FUNimation wants to make sure this DragonballZ contest is one that no-one will ever forget so they're going all out. Want to win the biggest, baddest DragonballZ contest ever? Read on for all the details. All-Time Anime Greats There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats. Design an Anime Website Do you dream of having your own anime web site but don't know where to start? Here's some tips to get your site up and running in no time flat. Ronin Warriors The year was 1995. Toy Story, Braveheart and Batman Forever were lighting up the big screen while Hootie and the Blowfish were dominating the radio. And on the anime horizon? Ronin Warriors came to town. Take a walk down memory lane with a look at Ronin Warriors from 1995. Patlabor Zerosiki Revoltech 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Patlabor Zerosiki Revoltech Action Figure Bridget Verdant Brains and beauty.. Bridget Verdant Want to Make Manga? Want to see how manga is made? TOKYOPOP is willing to show you. Get the details here. How To Find a Job in Anime Tips and tricks to help you get your foot in the door. Manga Studio Aspiring artists, listen up... there's a new software in town.. and it's just what you've been looking for. Get the details on Manga Studio from e-Frontier America Inc. Best Places to Buy Anime Toys Looking to beef up your collection of anime toys and cards? Here's my picks for the best spots on the web to buy all your favorite anime stuff. Come See Me Tonight 2/PC As Kensuke Tsukikage, it is your responsibility to train the shrine maidens in the erotic dance for the great festival. Are you up for the challenge? DBZ Updates I'm officially declaring July to be DBZ month since there just seems to be no end to the updates. So, rather than spread 'em out and make them hard to find, I'm putting them all right here for your enjoyment. Bang Zoom! Needs Interns Still looking for that break in the anime industry? Here's some intern positions that just might do the trick. Misa Amane Who's the lovely lady trying to steal Light's heart? None other than the deadly Misa Amane. FAQ - Anime Answers to frequently asked questions about Dragon Ball Z, from your About.com Guide Death Note: Series Profile Meet Light Yagami, a bright student who's bored to tears. But then he finds the Death Note, a mystic notebook that was dropped by a Shinigami death god. The notebook has an incredible power - any human who has their name written in the book will die. Light decides to use the book to get rid of all the evil in the world but starts to rethink his plan when a persistent detective becomes hot on his trail. Collecting Anime Looking for Anime items? Well, look no further. Here's a few tips and ideas to help you find a bargain. Kat & Mouse Okay, here's a fun one. Two girls, one high school and a determination to be true to yourself even if it doesn't mesh with the "in" crowd. This is the underlying premise behind Kat & Mouse, a new Nancy Drew style manga from TOKYOPOP. Detective L (Lawliet) With criminals dropping dead right and left, the police know that a vigilante is at work. Who better than to track him down but world-renowned Detective L? lifetime 2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is... Hero's Legacy Looking for some new DBGT? How bout a nice little contest to go along with it? Well... here you go :) The Windy The Clow Cards were created by a powerful sorcerer, Clow Reed, who realized too late that the cards could never run free. What kind of clow cards are there? Discover them all here. Hentai A definition of hentai, an adult-only form of anime. Creative Anime Ideas Wanting to branch out and stretch those anime legs? Here's some creative and challenging ideas to give you an active anime life. ANN Halloween Contest Anime News Network wants to see that you have a happy Halloween this year by giving away a load of candy. Anime candy that is. Want the details? I thought you might :) Big O Complete Collection 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Big O Anime Legends Complete Collection Kim Possible Cine-Manga As TOKYOPOP expands their Cine-Manga line, we're seeing many of our favorite not-necessarily-anime shows appear manga style. Kim Possible is one such show, a popular cartoon currently showing on The Disney Channel. What is Cine-Manga? And who is Kim Possible? Get the scoop here. Cowboy Bebop Spike Bag 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Cowboy Bebop Spike Messenger Bag Anime Christmas var zIoa1 = new Array('Where to Shop','Planet Anime','http://www.planetanime.com/cgi-bin/anime/638B-HELOM?LkFg27Rm;;186','Extreme MewMewWeb Mew Mew Girls Web Template w/Blog Anime Poster Art 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Anime Poster Art: Japan's Movie House Masterpieces Broly: Second Coming He's baaack! While Broly may have lost the battle, the war is far from over and he's coming back for a little revenge. Get the details on Broly's Second Coming, the 10th movie in the Dragon Ball Z series. .hack//SIGN Web Picks What would happen if your RPG became a reality? That's the premise behind .hack//Sign, one of Bandai's hottest hits. Get the scoop here. Goku Looking for the inside scoop on Goku? Check out our hero profile on this mega-super sayajin. Anime Villians We all love anime. And we all love our heros. Goku, Vash, even those crazy Sailor Scouts. But what about the bad guys? The ones we love to hate. They're the reason our heros become heroes in the first place. Well, here's a little tribute to all those villains out there. I hope you're listening. :) Fushigi Yuugi Trading Cards 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Fushigi Yuugi Trading Cards Upcoming Anime Conventions Looking for an anime convention near you? Here's a quick list of upcoming cons around the country. Be A Super Saiyan Do you feel an unexplained kinship with Goku and Vegeta? Is there a little voice inside that urges you to power up? If you think you may have been a super-saiyan in a previous life, here's a few tips for reclaiming your heritage. anime - sailor moon serena sailor scouts jupiter mercury mars venus SOS...No, its not a distress call... Its a plea to save our scouts. Escaflowne The Movie 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Escaflowne The Movie - Anime Movie Classics May Li - Artist of the Week While scouring the net for more great anime stuff, I came across this talented artist and her work. She has graciously agreed to let me show it so here it is. Meet May Li, our Anime Artist of the Week 2005 Anime Awards The voting turnout was tremendous but we've finally got our tally. Find out who won this years Anime Awards from About.com. Seras Victoria Get the scoop on Seras Victoria, Hellsing's newest vampire. Hell Girl - Series Profile Has somebody done you wrong? Ai Enma can help. Enter your foe's name on a website at the stroke of midnight and let Ai do the rest. But be warned: there is a price to pay for such vengence so don't be surprised if your soul ends up in the same Hell. Get the details on Hell Girl, a new anime series from FUNimation here. Hellsing_screen Hellsing Web Template Fullmetal Alchemist Profiles 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Fullmetal Alchemist Anime Profiles, Volume 1 Fullmetal Alchemist Watch 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Fullmetal Alchemist Pocket Watch Code Geass - Series Profile After Japan is invaded by the Britannia Empire, its rights and honor are stripped away. Renamed "Area 11", the land is ruled by Britannia's military using robot weapons called "Knightmares". A young Britannian - Lelouch - has seen enough destruction and vows to take revenge on the Britannian Empire with the help of a magical power called the "Geass". Where can I download anime? Looking to find a great place to download new anime? Check out these resources and start completing your digital library now. Kilala Princess When Kilala awakens a sleeping prince named Rei, she magically gains the power of the princesses! But when her friend Erica is kidnapped, she and Rei must set off on a quest to rescue her! Card Captor Sakura - The Clow Primer Wondering what a Clow Card is? Find out here. Anime v. Cartoons Is it anime or a cartoon? If you're not sure how to tell an anime from an Americanized cartoon, here's 8 easy ways to distinguish the two. Powerpuff Anime What happens when Toei Animation and Aniplex join up with Cartoon Network? A Powerpuff Anime! Get the details here. Anime Conventions 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Anime Conventions Black Cat Meet Train Hartnett, number 13 in a group of assassins controlled by a secret organization known as Chronos. Why do they call him "Black Cat"? Read on to find out. Sakura Feather Necklace 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Sakura (Tsubaba) Feather Necklace Alucard Profile Get the inside scoop on Hellsing's most notorious vampire. Avatar: The Last Airbender There was a time when the world lived in harmony, protected by "benders" of the elements - air, fire, water and earth. But when a group of menacing firebenders attacked, only the Avatar - a master of all four elements - could save them. Only he had disappeared. Now, a hundred years later, he's back. But he's got a lot to learn. Get the details on Avatar: The Last Airbender, a crossover anime from Nickelodeon. Light Yagami Who's the genius behind the Death Note? Meet prodigy student Light Yamagi. The Films of Mamoru Oshii 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Stray Dog of Anime: The Films of Mamoru Oshii Desert Punk - Vol. 1 Another futuristic, post-apocolyptic, survival of the fittest anime? Not quite. Based on the manga and anime series "Sunabozu", Desert Punk is a lively mix of action, attitude and the stereotypical weaknesses of men. Get the details here. Downloads - New Anime Wallpapers Looking for some new anime wallpapers to download for your desktop? Well, here you go. Dragon Ball Z Crossword Dragon Ball Z Crosswor Buyer's Guide to Anime Genres Like any kind of entertainment, anime is broken down into a number of genres, demographics and themes. Find out how to choose the right anime for you with this quick buyer's guide to the different subsets of anime. Burst Angel OVA: Infinity 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Burst Angel OVA: Infinity Anime Affiliate Programs If you've built your anime website, you're probably trying to figure out how to make it generate a little cash flow. Not to worry... this little list is for you. Here's my favorite anime affiliate programs. Winry Rockbell Who's the blonde with a knack for things that go beep? Get the details on Fullmetal Alchemist's Winry Rockbell New Manga For Teens VIZ has announced a new manga line that teen anime fans will love. Get the details here. One Piece A pirate named Monkey. A legendary treasure. And some magic and mayhem thrown in for good measure. What do these things have in common? They're all pieces to the anime puzzle One Piece. Get the scoop here. Who's your favorite anime romance? Who's your favorite anime romance? Vampire Knight A day class full of normal students and a night class full of vampires. The Guardians of Cross Academy have one job: to keep the toothy secret hidden from the day class members. Get the details on Vampire Knight, a new manga from Viz Media, here. MegaMan NT Warrior Just who is MegaMan? Only the most incredible A.I. this side of the Cyber Network! Get all the details on Viz's latest action-packed anime release, MegaMan NT Warrior. Conan Edogawa Who is Conan Edogawa? Get the scoop on this Case Closed anime character here. Please Teacher! Just who is Kei Kusanagi? And what's his deal with his teacher? In honor of the upcoming DVD release from Bandai Entertainment, I thought you might like a closer look. FMA: Conqueror of Shamballa Are you a Fullmetal Alchemist fan? Then you're going to love FMA The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa. Get the details here. Dragon Ball Manga Full Release Viz, LLC and AOL have announced a new partnership that will bring Dragon Ball manga right to your PC. Read the full press release here. Cartoon Network Summer 2005 If you haven't tuned in to Cartoon Network lately, you're missing some major anime. Get the details here. Anime Artist Wanted - 9/1/04 Are you an anime artist? Check out this latest job posting at Anime at About.com Suzuka What happens when the new kid on the block becomes smitten with the star athlete at Aoba High? That's the premise behind Suzuka, one of the many new anime titles from FUNimation. Get the details here. Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters Coming your way soon, part 1 of two new Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster movies. Want the details? I thought you might. :) Anime - Sailor Moon Sailor Moon SOS Page A site dedicated to keeping Sailor Moon in the US. A.T.O.S.A.K.I. Character Little Queen A magical boarding school, a much-sought-after title and a girl named June with some serious attitude. This is Little Queen, one of the many popular mangas from TOKYOPOP. DBZ - Earth's Last Hope The Cell Games continue in FUNimation's latest Dragonball Z release, The Cell Games: Earth's Last Hope. Goku has been engaged in a brutal battle with Cell, and the winner is anyone's guess at this point. What will happen next? Find out here. (Warning: This review contains a few spoilers.) Gundam Destiny SE The first volume of a special edition of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny is set to be released. Get the details here. Miso Soup A traditional staple in the Japanese diet, Miso Soup is a wonderfully distinctive dish with a variety of flavor options. Here's the basics of this anime favorite... use your imagination for the rest. A Basic Primer To Dragon Ball Z Want the low-down on the Z-fighters of Dragon Ball Z? Well, here you go. Guide to Anime Techniques 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Complete Guide to Anime Techniques: Create Mesmerizing Manga-Style Animation with Pencils, Paint, and Pixels Anime X T-Shirt 2007 Anime Holiday Shopping Guide - Anime X T-Shirt What to Watch - 10/16/06 What's new in anime DVD's? Find out here. Yugi the Destiny Review Looking for a great TCG for your PC? Look no further. Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos is exactly what you're looking for. New Jobs Posted - 3/16/06 Want to work for one of the anime big guns? ADV has a few opportunities... get the details here. New Torrents from ADV Films If you haven't checked out the ADV site in a while, you're missing out. Check out this long list of cool anime goodies that you can get for free. Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Typical troubles of high school life, a rock n roller of questionable character and a new musical sound that could turn things around. This is the story behind Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, one of the new anime series from FUNimation. Anime in Your Second Life Want to take your anime club to the next level? How about giving it a whole new Second Life? CG-Illust from Deleter Need a little extra help in your manga designs? Here's a great new software from Deleter.com that's a must-have for aspiring anime and manga artists. Japanese the Manga Way Trying to master the Japanese language? If learning Japanese is on your list of self-improvement to-do's, have I got a book for you :) |
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