Anime --> English Style

Japanese animation is well loved all over the world. Most of us, usually think that it is more popular in the country of France than anywhere else in the world. The French are addicted to anime tropes and J-animation and are highly attuned to trends in anime, manga, video games, and otaku culture. 

The truth in style is quite different. The way anime culture is centered around introspective, expression, truth, and openness betrays to another European locale, the United Kingdom. Anime in style and them may actually have their basis on English culture, as in based off of British culture. Everywhere you may find in anime and manga themes, allegories, and allusion to more popular ideas or even loanwords, that are rather British than French.

Gundam 00 and XXXholic 
Both have references to English tea time in the afternoon. Tea time in the United Kingdom, especially Great Britain is followed and well-liked by all British people.

Rurouni Kenshin and Revolutionary Girl Utena
Sword sport fencing is played seriously and competitively in both. Fencing is similar also to jousting, but the former being played while not piloting a horse.

Ouran Host Club 
The main character eventually falls in love with the "prince" of the Ouran Host Club. Though, you would watch the entire short series to figure out what happens in it.

Eden of the East and C: Soul and Possibility Control
 There is an obvious allusion to a paper note that kind of possibly looks like it may have the Queen's silhouette on the face of it. So, that is actually a reference to the UK and not any other country (that one being France) that might heart anime also...

There are more general themes, TV tropes, and archetypes NOT specifically mentioned here. We're just trying to give you some food for thought about why people like anime! Keep an open mind and just feel the emotions that the anime represents. It's not a big deal if the French are more vocal about their anime style but the English love anime too! Thanks for reading!

This Month --> Insider Anime Memes

There's more anime in your memes than ever before. Since anime conventions are almost over stateside and there are so many anime fans everywhere, its easy to miss a few anime references to real life or memes just for anime fans. Anyway here they are... How many do you already know?

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https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/163706973326/spectrogamma-heres-another-this-ones-pokemon

https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/163723754856/starpatches-i-want-these-outfit-colour-optio

https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/163887125305/the-first-pikachu-moment-re-made

https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/163892869516/pokemonpostsdaily-this-moment-actually-happened

https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/163905534826/natsu-x-grey-love-anime-fairy-tail

https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/163944344922/bedtime-serenuh-thoughts-100-accurate

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Eevee #133 Evolution Feature

Eevee  #1 3 3 

Eevee has an unstable genetic makeup that suddenly mutates due to the environment in which it lives. Radiation from various stones causes this Pokémon to evolve.

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Remember SNES Kirby Superstar ?

Pokemon or Pochahontas

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Nightcore (American Music)

You should listen many of your favorite songs on Youtube in anime style by adding "nightcore" to your searches when you look for music on Youtube. Here's some of my favorite Nightcore remixes of American popular music songs. Enjoy! ~
 

Otaku Reviewers: RPGhero Rants

Hi all! RPGHero here!

What if tomorrow was your last day on Earth? Does that seem scary? It truly is scary, and it makes me truly fear leaving everything behind. I'd never see another anime, hug another human being, or go on a trip anywhere (let alone to an anime convention or concert).

The things we do make us who we are! If I was never into Japanese anime or Japanese music, I don't think I would be a good person. There are some days where it's harder for me to be good because I feel like nobody else agrees with the way of life I love. There's nothing wrong with them, they just never had the chance to give Japanese anime or music a serious chance, they're the ones who miss out in the end! Japanese culture is very good to me, even though other people think it's corny, I love it even though I'm African-American.

Thank you Japan for your great culture, great music, and great anime! :D

NHK World TV - News and more from Japan

I think it’s safe to say that most of us want to go to Japan someday.  Anime and manga is a big thing for us, but the history and culture of the amazing country that gave us our obsessions is something we should learn before our trip. My recommendation would be NHK World TV. There’s shows about pretty much everything from Kabuki to robotics. What makes this app really cool is that it’s free AND there’s no ads. You can also watch from your home computer or laptop, so so smartphone or tablet is needed. ^,^

NHK Newsline is the main program. It broadcasts every half hour on Mondays-Fridays  which covers news from around the world as well as Japan.

Japanology Plus covers things that are uniquely Japanese or foreigners that have made Japan their home.

Core Kyoto talks about things and people that originated in Kyoto.

Journeys in Japan talks about the different cities and towns of Japan and what makes them special.

Tokyo Eye 2020 talks about the preparations for the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics. .

For music, J-Melo is definitely the go-to program for j-pop and j-rock. It's also my favorite show~

Kawaii International is for anything and everything Kawaii.

Otaku Anime Tumblr Feature!

Tumblr features dedicated to anime and manga are more than a feature. They broadcast otakudom and anime fan culture past normal blogs, into the up and coming future of all animation. At Otaku Reviewers, the readers are no. 1 and we know that all of those who like and subscribe on Facebook love anime and manga. That is the reason these Tumblr features show how awesome the readers really are!

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https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/164513648832/perfect-megaman-x-boss-playthroughs-for-funny

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https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/164501753076/legend-of-ashitaka-24-day-studio-ghibli

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https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/163635343961/pokemons-pre-shounen-moments-for-shounen-fans

https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/163632738804/annadailly-favorite-anna-moments-when-kristoff

https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/164501817236/sarahw-world-source-dbz-reblog

https://otakureviewers.tumblr.com/post/141538828347/otaku-reviewers-the-four-tsundere-wonders

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Otaku Review Pin Board

May 17th 2016
Otaku Reviewers Pin Board - Week of May 17th

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RPG trivia: Materials and their meanings

RPG trivia

Materials and their meanings

Wood - Usually the first tool of the game. Types of games use wood at first to compare with the advanced material tools that the higher level knights and warriors use. Kind of as if we all started off with a stick or a bokken.

Bronze/Iron - Common tools use these elements and alloy. They won't fare against a strong bad guy or the final boss.

Silver/myrithril - That's what's in treasure chest no. 8888. The myrithril in pleated sheets that almost always has to be brought to the next town, so a new tool can be forged. They're usually found in the deepest forest or a dead end of a dungeon. Always call a party member before setting out to find myrithril, it is a difficult impossible journey.

Mystery Accessories - Same as myrithril but these can be equipped like charms, in good fashion. Think about it, fashion can also be charming and beat the bosses? Well in the alluring world of the RPG... maybe your world in .addition.

Japanese Culture Exhibits at Brooklyn Museum

RPGhero here! So they had all these cool Japan-esque things on exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum so I decided to picture them here so you could all see! And don't worry, feel free to explore NY for more Japanese-American attractions, such as Japan day which is less than a few weeks away.

Some kind of Samurai Katana radio that they made in Japan, hence the Japanese writing.

An old school Japanese tape recorder, circa 1980/1990's

An arcade prop they had to bring on the nostalgia of the arcade days of the 90's

Looks like the President's bar cabinet, not really Japanese or anime, right?

And a close up of the drinks...

Remember those Ronald McDonald videos from Japan??

Japan culture knacks :o

Looks like a cool picture book of Edo, but it's actually a coloring book, a very complicated one...

2nd Prime Time: Village to the Seas

2nd Prime Time

Village Meets the Seas

Fashion ~
For the beginning of the end, or the grander line. Go formal or mix and match your best outerwear. In this try, use light colored clothing or use the darker side. That's to show or hide your inner darkness or light. Choose carefully...

Trafalgar Law

Kuchiki Byakuya

Ego ~
Take a flashback and summon up your kid self. Think of shows like Naruto and One Piece where even before the first episode, the main characters had exciting young childhood lives that contrast with their hardcore adventure.

Blues ~
Don't fall into the trap of being too shounen, be as sad as you are actually during your days. Cry a little or be downcast in the broadcast, even if the days are sunny and warm. There's no turnaround to better days without the blues right there by your side on the bad days.

Mandala Harmony ~
What comes to mind in anime is FMA brotherhood or Clannad's Dango Daikazoku, right? Your own unity circle is between those two in truth. Put personal things in or even put some people in. You won't have good or bad dreams, without one (^^;)

Ebisu Gift Shop Giveaway!!! -- 2 genuine coin purses --
Bought 2 Japanese "Neko-san" coin purses and I want to give them to you! Please feel free to comment if you would like one!

2nd Prime Time: D2D

D2D: Dream 2 Dream 

This begins the newest O.Rev. series, 2nd Prime Time. This is meant to highlight various otaku and pop culture memes that have "it", referring to the essence of being hip, fresh, and cool as passionate followers of our nerdy niche of pop culture, i.e. anime, manga, video games, and other pop culture otherwise created and conceived in Japan, that small yet way advanced Asian country. There is no format, the information is intended solely for the readers.

Style + Fashion- ~~~ Colors~~~
To gain a real style that sets you apart in the world of popular culture, one way to achieve this without actually discovering new articles of clothing and accessories is to change your colors. They can be changed to match your unique ideals. Use the link right over this text to find some color meanings for your own new style. Choose any clothes, the ones you like only only on color for a while and you'll notice a change. If it doesn't work, it'll buy you enough time to get more clothes and colors!

Ego + Power ~~~RPG~~~
In RPG and shounen anime, all characters have a class and a power. We know that, we here at O.Rev. have taken that journey for what seems to be years. We've seen conventions and we've been near other anime fans in their unique late adolescence or adulthood... We're convinced in the blaring controversy of the emerging current events, that normal, regular people are endowed with special traits. This is to save new anime manga video gamers the stress of wondering why not. Don't. There is a wikihow for everything, try learning Yusuke's spirit blast or Goku's Kamehameha before bed. You will get those powers in your dreams, trust me it works. It beats not having good dreams...


Accessories~~~ Journal/Smartphone notes
Use your smartphone for notes. If you take down enough notes, you'll have a log of notes from various dates that you can check. Once you have a long list, it helps. Just don't lose your phone or you'll lose your long range track of thoughts. And your phone.


Nakama factor:
"Travel the ocean, no one is born without nakama!" Jaguar Saul
One Piece

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