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!

Last Continue - Hatsune Miku ft. PinocchioP [English Subs]

-chansu

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Rock City Boy by Jamil

The 8th Opening of Fairy Tail

Also Jamil is American if you didn't notice...

Click past the jump the English lyrics

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Jin Jin Jingle Bell by Sasaki Nozomi

Read on for the English lyrics!

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Lovers by 7!!
She's a cute J-rocker

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Aoi Tori by Fumika
BLEACH!!! YAY!!!

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Tsunaida Te by Lil'B
"On Saturdays when the crowds are so big that we bump into people
I don’t want to lose sight of you
At this time, your hand in mine gives me twice as much strength"


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Trust You by Yuna Ito


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Life Goes On ~Side K~  By Chemistry

Chemistry is going to OTAKON in Baltimore
And we are too!


During a sad time, is telling you I’m “sad” being weak?
During a tough time, can I confide in you that it’s “tough”?
I’ve just got to believe.
Even if I have no place to go as darkness closes in
Now you’re at my side, so I won’t hesitate to step forward
The tears I’ve cried will surely become shining crystals
I’ll gently hold you, I’ll be with you. ×2
You taught me to be myself
So at anytime, I believe as I move forward
Life goes on.
I’m trying to figure out what’s there that I can do for you
It looks like there are plenty of things I’m bad at
I am to be with you.
I suddenly remember your words and nod my head
On a night when the stars are close enough to grab, we’ll pledge eternal love
The tears I’ve cried will surely become shining crystals
With a trembling heart, you’re by my side. ×2
Even if my voice won’t reach you and I feel like giving up
I’ll never let go of your hand as I move forward
Life goes on.
The wind never stops and pushes us forward from the back
Even when time flows, you’re my sweetheart. ×2
Across the twinkling stars we’ll make the future we dreamed of
So we’ll be together when the time comes
Life goes on.

J-rock video and Real Life Anime Opening

Matryoshka by NICO Touches the Walls

Somewhat like a real life anime opening of "C: Money of Soul and Possibility Control"

»English Lyrics«

In order to survive in this world,
I show you nothing but my armor.
My frightened prestige and vanity.
The foolish result of an honest reality.

Please hug my body tightly until all my bones creak.

Just shatter them for me already!
I may be nothing more than a hollow shell,
but there is no pain inside.
Get me out of these tiny shells of mine!
They’re like a set of matryoshka dolls!

Although wearing multiple layers of theoretical arguments,
I am actually exposing the weak nature of my defense.
Through those cold eyes of yours,
what about me can you see?

Thrust the glaring knife of your words now.

These foolishly laughing shells of mine,
just strip them away already,
and lay bare my true nature!
Please, if you can hear my voice right now.

In the deepest depth of my heart, where no light can reach,
my true self is there, and will never be broken.

Sock them and crush them for me!
Smash them, tear them, and rip them off for me,
all these armors that I’m wearing.

These pathetic matryoshka shells of mine,
just shatter them for me already,
and lay bare my true nature!
Please, if you can hear my voice right now.

I will neither run nor hide,
so please get me out of my matryoshka shells!

http://blog.ub.ac.id/kaongaon/2011/04/29/nico-touches-the-walls-matroska-lyrics/

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Diver by NICO Touches the Walls

One of the opening themes of Naruto Shippuuden!

JPOP Video of the Night!

RPG by School Food Punishment

»English Lyrics«

I sneakily make my escape through my window,
as the town transforms into a role-playing game at night.
Following the arrows, I am lured to a lively world,
where the sound of the "Start!" signal is echoing.

I can feel throughout my body
my eagerness to meet you, so I begin dashing,
leaping across the darkness.

Even if the climax doesn't come,
even if it's a dangerous gamble of life-or-death,
it's fine, just try and arouse my interest.
Right now I want to be engrossed in you.
Even though I just obtained this future,
I will rewrite its story.

The set rules are beginning to crumble away.
There are only 5 minutes left, and I keep running over-pace.
Unable to wait any longer, I try again and again in vain.
If my days continue like this, the role-playing game will end.
I cannot yet see the next stage.
The farther I advance, the deeper the surrounding blue becomes,
as I plunge into the darkness.

Play or fadeout?
I've lost my way within you, and cannot find a way out.
Holding my hand over the Reset Button,
I can't just choose A or B.
I want to know more about your heart
than any other puzzle in this world.

The program itself has nothing to do with it;
it's nothing more than a pre-established story,
so I'll cast it away, and step out my own path.
If you wish,
I'm willing to deceive the entire world,
so for now, please pull my hand.

Even if the climax doesn't come,
even if it's a dangerous gamble of life-or-death,
it's fine, just try and arouse my interest.
It's not about A or B; logic doesn't apply here.
I want to know more about your heart
than any other puzzle in this world.


from www.gendou.com

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Gyappu ni Yarareta by BoA
"I was born by that gap! Love~
It's a plus and minus,
When we met by chance that day we were like magnets"

Check it out!

In 2002, The Backstreet Boys, had their song featured as an opening for a Japanese anime show, Hanada Shounen-shi! I clarify, this was not an English re-do for American audiences but a show aired in Japan.

I was wondering, do you think some famous singer of 2011 might get their song on an anime in Japan???
Y'know no specific names because the internet is a meme-fest...

Nico Nico Opens for us English Readers

The Japanese video streaming website Nico Nico Douga (Smile Video) has now created an english language mirror. I thought the Japanese site was confusing because they had so many screens before playing the video. Now this english language mirror allows english readers to better view the site. The titles are still written in Japanese characters though.
http://www.niconico.com/

Springtime

Sayonara no Sora by Qwai
"While pursuing the natural way to say farewell, I stretch my hands outward just to find nothing is there"

Reflect on that along with the rest of the lyrics in this video below.
Merry Easter, Sakura biyori, and the Height of Spring!

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Jungle P. by 5050
Life is “Adventurous”
Be aware it's “Dangerous”
Who's gonna be “One of us”
And a trip goes on because

»English Lyrics«

Traveling throughout the world’s ocean, Let us call out in joy!
When my heart’s rested, Let’s ring the signal to start!


Walking the unpaved path, In between the sky and the sea.
We are now steering our ship. Out here in the dark deep ocean,


The adventure that’s waiting, Doesn’t it sounds fun just thinking about it?


Traveling throughout the world’s ocean, Let us call out in joy!
When my heart’s rested, Let’s ring the signal to start!


The feeling we had when we started out journey
Don’t want to loose that memory.
Now that I think about it, Nothing seems scary to me…


With this pace, Let us continue this trip.
The rhythm of adventure that shy hearted people feel.


Find all the treasure and laugh out in pride.
Use it all up during a great party and spray it out!


Life is “Adventurous”
Be aware it's “Dangerous”
Who's gonna be “One of us”
And a trip goes on because,
We da pirate of the “Mass”
To the West, To the East
Gotta find my way, Sail away
All the way to “One Piece”!!


Bringing dreams to an empty heart, Spread your wings.
Take a deep breath and continue on!


Find all the treasure and laugh out in pride.
Use it all up during a great party and spray it out!

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Chu-bura by Kelun

»English Lyrics«

I hold feelings that are suspended in space
Today, time is passing by too quickly
Every time I stare at you, my heart is filled
With thoughts I still can't convey well

Without realizing it, I forgot
To follow the place where tears come from

Now, open your eyes
To those tears conversely
Let it fly
In order to reach that hand
I remember your song
And painfully thinking about your feelings

I've watched this drama so many times　
I always felt just like that
The moment you gave me a smile
A new story began

The faded days suspended in space
Are starting to fill with color

Now, open your eyes
Loneliness is being exchanged
With your lost courage
Hold it high in your hand
I now remember the tears you endured
So I'll take your hand
And our story will begin

I passed a thousand nights to arrive here
It's okay to get hurt
Say it now
Now, open your eyes
You were shaking alone
And I held your hand
In order to tell you my feelings

I remember your song
And painfully thinking about your feelings
With my naked heart

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Familia by D-51
"Family, those who fill up my mobile phone inbox
Family, those who quarreled and left me, but still come back later"

»English Lyrics«

Familia Those who we met in our only life
Familia Those who filled up my Mobile Phone in box
Familia Those who sometimes quarrel and left me, but still come back later
Familia Those who always give me a hand when I'm in trouble

Sometimes feeling lonely without reasons
but because of you, I feel I'm not alone

Mother, Father, Brother, Sister and all my friends...
Thank you for your love
Even though I'm petty, Even though I'm a coward, you still love me a lot
Mother, Father, Brother, Sister and all my friends...
I love you so much
Your warm words always pushes me forward

Familia The people who laugh at worthless things
Familia The people who like to laugh at happy feelings
Familia If it`s possible I want them to die later than me
Familia There are people who will die earlier than me

I wonder why I can`t be more honest about things
I know words nor gestures cannot express my meaning
I love you, thank you, but I still have to
But I can't quite tell, right now I have a song to reach you

I can't look away or let go
Above all I want to become stronger
Committed bonds tied more firmly than anything

Mother, Father, Brother, Sister and all my friends...
Thank you for your love
Even though I'm petty, Even though I'm a coward, you still love me a lot
Your warm voice always pushes me forward
Mother, Father, Brother, Sister and All of my friends
Thank you for your love
At anytime and anywhere, you will always be my side and believe me
Mother, Father, Brother, Sister and All of my friends
I love you so much
Your warm words will always echo in my heart

Thank you for meeting me[edit]Last edit by conan on Friday 20 Aug, 2010 at 20:12 +10.5%[/edit][edit]Last edit by Hirosige on Tuesday 17 Aug, 2010 at 23:31 +100%[/edit]

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Honnou (instinct) by Shiina Ringo