Anime
''So, just what is Anime" you might ask.
Well, Anime is Japanese animation. well it can be quite similar to the cartoons you may have watched as a kid.
the art styles of anime can range from wild, exaggerated stylization to realistic approaches. The use of lines is also prevalent, although the lines are influenced more by a brush than by a calligrapher’s pen . Most anime characters are 7-8 heads tall, although characters with extreme height are roughly 9 heads tall. The exception to this is "the (Chibi) style", where characters are drawn in an exaggerated fashion. In Japanese, "Chibi"means “dwarf” or "small child."
Large eyes are one of the common traits of anime however,not it`snot in all anime. Exaggerated facial expressions are also common in animelike, Upset characters may have bulging lines appear on their forehead and Sometimes angry women may summon a mallet from nowhere and strike someone with it this has become known as"hammerspace." Embarrassed characters tend to produce a big sweat-drop this has become one of the most widely recognized anime stereotypes.
Anime also tends to include "non-humanoid characters and hybrid beings". Non-humanoid characters tend to include robots, animals, spirits, and demons. Anime also tries to achieve three-dimensional views. There is also an emphasis placed on the changing seasons.
There are five general genres of anime. "Action/adventure" focuses on battles, war, and physical competition (which include martial arts, weapon fighting, or other action oriented material). "Drama" usually features a high degree of character development and emotional themes. "Horror" uses darker and supernatural themes. "Science fiction" relies on futuristic elements, especially future science and technology. And progressive anime tends to be extremely stylized.
In Japan, there are five main demographics that anime is aimed at. The "shojo" demographic is focused at young girls. The ''shonen" demographic aims at young boys. The "seinen" demographic aims at teenage boys and young adult males. The “josei” demographic is focused on young women. And the "kodomo" genre is aimed at all children, regardless of gender.
