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By Serdar Yegulalp, About.com Guide

Emma: A Victorian Romance: Season Two Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The second half of this simple but deeply affecting story follows in the same vein as the first half, with closely observed characters in a richly detailed historical setting.
Emma: A Victorian Romance: Season One Created: Saturday, January 12, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
A simple story of love transcending class barriers, presented with great artistry and fine attention to detail.
Tenchi Muyo!: War On Geminar Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A dumb dud of an attempt to extend the ''Tenchi Muyo!'' mythology into a hybrid fantasy/SF universe. There are better harem comedies out there -- like, say, the original series.
The Rose of Versailles: Part 1 Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
The first set in this classic anime series offers many great things: adventure, romance, intrigue, and a transgendered heroine who's been a massive influence on anime ever since.
Buyer's Guide to Anime and Manga Age Ratings Created: Sunday, December 03, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Want to buy age-appropriate anime and mange? Then look no further. Here's a quick guide to common age ratings across the industry.
Science Fiction Anime Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Do you enjoy anime that propels you through time and space? Prefer a series that stretches the imagination and makes even the most impossible circumstances seem plausible? Then science-fiction an...
The History of Science Fiction Anime Created: Monday, December 28, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Every anime fan is familiar with the space cowboy genre, the big "mecha" robot shows and the technological twists that an anime series can possess... Truth be told, anime is a perfect venue for sci...
Anime.About.com 2011 Readers' Choice Awards Created: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The best anime movies, series and OVAs as chosen by the readers of Anime.About.com in 2011.
Most Influential Anime Characters Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Some of anime's most influential characters, often-imitated but rarely surpassed.
Best Shojo Anime Created: Monday, November 26, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Shojo anime's aimed at a female audience, but the best of it can appeal to everyone under the sun. Learn more here.
Best Out-Of-Print Anime Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Anime titles that have gone out of print and haven't been reissued, but have copies floating around and are worth a look.
The Anime Convention Survival Guide Created: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A step-by-step guide to attending, enjoying, and surviving the anime convention of your choice.
Shojo Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
All about shojo, the anime subcategory intended for young girls.
Major Anime Distributors Created: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Learn more about the major anime distributors in North America and elsewhere.
Sakuga Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
A term used to describe the contrasting quality of animation within anime productions.
Seinen Created: Friday, February 22, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
All about seinen, the anime subcategory intended for adult male audiences.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Shows Created: Saturday, April 27, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
New shows for the ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' franchise have been appearing for decades. Here's a road map for all the shows in the series.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Profile Created: Saturday, April 27, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
A profile of the long-running classic mecha anime franchise, Gundam, in all of its incarnations.
The Gundam Unicorn Crew Created: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
A gallery of images from the annual New York-area comics and anime convention.
New York Comic-Con / Anime Festival 2011 Image Gallery Created: Monday, October 17, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
A gallery of images from the annual New York-area comics and anime convention.
Top 20 Essential Anime Created: Friday, November 12, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Here's a list of anime — both shows and movies — that make up the "core curriculum" for an anime watcher.
Eureka Seven (Psalms of Planets EUREKA SEVEN) Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
When Renton Thurston gets a chance to run away from home and join the sky-surfing renegades of Gekkostate, he finds not only first love but a secret that might transform the future of the human rac...
New York Comic-Con / Anime Festival 2011 Convention Report Created: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
A rundown of panels, screenings and guests from the annual New York-area comics and anime convention.
Macross / Robotech Created: Thursday, February 14, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
A profile of the long-running classic mecha anime franchise, Macross aka Robotech.
Light Novels (And Their Relation to Anime) Created: Saturday, July 21, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Light novels -- short, easy-to-read fiction published in Japan for younger audiences -- are a major source of inspiration for anime. Learn more here.
Broken Blade: The Complete Film Series Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Giant machinery powered by "magic" collide on the battlefield in this unexpectedly intelligent and compelling mecha anime.
Martian Successor Nadesico: Complete Collection Created: Sunday, March 10, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
This sci-fi farce from the 1990s holds up remarkably well, since it doeesn't take itself too seriously for one second.
Rideback: The Complete Series Created: Friday, June 24, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
A review of the complete 12-episode action-drama anime series Rideback on Blu-ray Disc and DVD, released in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
A Brief History of Anime Created: Friday, November 12, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
A short overview of anime's origins and history, from the early silent era to today.
Buyer's Guide to Anime Genres and Themes Created: Sunday, April 06, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
How to learn about anime genres and themes, the better to find the shows you do want to watch.
Hanasaku Iroha: Blossoms For Tomorrow: Volume 1 Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The first half of this drama set in a hot-spring resort is a delight for both the eyes and the heart.
Best Anime With Terrible Titles Created: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Don't be put off by the funny names, whether because of bad translation or inexplicable marketing. These anime are more than worth the time involved.