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The Empire's New Groove
Via
Slashdot, an interesting Washington Post article:
Japan's Empire of Cool. It's not very deep, admittedly; instead it skims the surface of the growing popularity of many aspects of Japanese culture in the U.S. and elsewhere. Worth a read.
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Pfft. Japanese pop culture isn't hot because of any "cool" factor. As far as I can tell, the Japanese are the biggest, wackiest, densest agglomeration of dorks on the face of this or any other planet.
That's why we love 'em. Cool is for mayflies; the dork is forever.
Posted by: Mitch H. at Tuesday, December 30 2003 05:42 PM (tVSJJ)
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The people who produce anime (for example) may very well be dorks. But the anime itself - now
that is cool.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at Tuesday, December 30 2003 07:23 PM (jtW2s)
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The end of that piece had me itching for the day Den Beste gets around to watching Evangelion beginning to end.
Critics say that Japan is merely a cultural prism, absorbing influences from abroad and reflecting them back, albeit altered to Japanese taste. But many say that it is precisely the attraction.
"Japanese culture absorbs things, but then puts a different interpretation to it," said Naoki Takizawa, a top designer for the fashion house of Issey Miyake. "Some people may say that we don't correctly understand the history of what has come from overseas. But we attach a different creativeness to things . . . our own sense of beauty."
If there's any one prime case of the Japanese absorbing outside influences (Judeo-Christian mythology) and mixing them with their own quirks (giant freaking robots), that is it.
Posted by: Luke Spamwalker at Tuesday, December 30 2003 09:50 PM (MdGaG)
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Wow, deep thoughts from the movie "Mr. Baseball". Japan takes from all cultures, embraces them and makes them her own.
I had to google "Superflat" + art. Got some interesting links to exhibits and what the movement is about.
Posted by: Ted at Wednesday, December 31 2003 10:27 AM (blNMI)
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Megumi Hayashibara
From Ranma in
Ranma ½ to Faye Valentine in
Cowboy Bebop, from Lina Inverse in
The Slayers to Lime in
Saber Marionette J, by way of Momiji in
Blue Seed and Pai in
3 x 3 Eyes,
Megumi Hayashibara is without doubt my favourite anime voice actress (or
seiyuu).
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a voice actress, there's no better or funnier introduction than the Megumi-Toons.
While you're there, you might also like to check out these translations of Azumanga Daioh.
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Don't forget her latest ueberbutch role, Megumi from
Tenshi na Konimaiki. The role might very well have been written for her, if it wasn't based on a manga.
Hrm. She's putting out a collection of these? I'm not a seiyu fan, really, but... hrm.
Posted by: Mitch H. at Wednesday, December 24 2003 01:10 PM (tVSJJ)
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Tenshi na Konimaiki? I started watching it, but I was turned off by the character designs. Didn't even realise it was Megu-chan! Some fan I am...
The book of Megumi-Toons is only available in Japanese, I believe. These are fan-translated.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at Wednesday, December 24 2003 01:18 PM (jtW2s)
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There's a huge list of the work she's done here...
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0370677/
I've spent hours just cross referencing who's done what shows with which other actors.
Posted by: Luke Spamwalker at Wednesday, December 24 2003 02:05 PM (MdGaG)
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You might find
the Oracle interesting. It's the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon thing, only it works for any pair of actors/actresses.
I have a Megumi Hayashibara number of four.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at Wednesday, December 24 2003 08:30 PM (jtW2s)
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It should also be noted that Azumanga Daioh, the manga has been released by ADV Manga (the first 2 volumes out of 4). ADV will also soon release the anime.
Posted by: BigFire at Thursday, January 15 2004 02:00 PM (gIbPo)
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Pls.can anyone give me the E-maill address of Miss Megumi H. that's all thank's
Posted by: Mayo Din at Saturday, January 31 2004 08:35 AM (v8GEy)
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Anime Clips
And here they are. I could have compressed the files more (and I have in some cases), but everyone has broadband now, right? Except
Tiger.
Azumanga Daioh
A charming little series about a group of high-school girls, and the funniest thing I have seen this year.
Opening (24MB) Small Version (14MB)
Ending (31MB) Small Version (10MB)
Bottle Fairy
An educational children's show, and a good way for Westerners to learn a bit about Japan. Warning: high cuteness factor.
Opening (16MB)
Ending (19MB)
Jungle Wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu
"The jungle was always nice, then came Guu"
Or maybe this is the funniest thing I've seen all year. It's certainly one of the weirdest things I've seen, and also one of the best. These are the opening and closing sequences for the TV series and for the OVA series that followed it, Jungle Guu Deluxe. Note that the files sizes for the openings are somewhat on the large side due to the frenetic scene-shifting involved. The closing sequence of Jungle Guu Deluxe is a classic, but you really need to watch the show to appreciate it fully.
Opening (41MB) Small Version (25MB)
Ending (17MB)
Deluxe Opening (34MB)
Ending (11MB)
Kiddy Grade
Um, I haven't watched this yet. Something something.
Opening (23MB)
Ending (16MB)
Mahoromatic II
Mahoromatic II is the sequel to Mahoromatic. [Duh — Ed] Mahoro is a retired combat robot now working as a maid. I like the original ending sequence better (the Mahoro Mambo), but this one is cute too.
Opening (14MB)
Ending (8MB)
Nanaka 6/17
Nanaka has lost her memory and regressed to the age of 6. Silly on the face of it, but surprisingly moving. Because if Nanaka recovers and regains her memories...
Opening (27MB) Small Version (15MB)
Ending (14MB)
Popotan
Another series that is silly on the surface but has some real depth. Also, in this case, boobies. And ferret-girls, and dancing dandelions. Una!
Original Opening (15MB)
Revised Opening (16MB)
Ending and Ferret Girl (9MB)
Scrapped Princess
An adventure story involving a young princess prophesied to destroy the world.
Opening (18MB)
Ending (34MB) Small Version (10MB)
Secret of Cerulean Sands
An adventure story set in the 19th century, based loosely on the works of Jules Verne.
Opening (18MB)
Ending (11MB)
Stellvia of the Universe
The story of Stellvia and her evil plot to take over the Universe. [What?! No it isn't! — Ed]
Opening (17MB)
Ending (21MB)
Tokyo Mew Mew
The story of a group of Mew Mews in Tokyo. Sorry, I haven't watched this one either.
Opening (29MB)
Ending (28MB)
UFO Princess Warukyure
Also known by those who can spell as UFO Princess Valkyrie. Warning: Contains boobies. Contains very boobies.
Original Opening (20MB) (more boobies)
Revised Opening (20MB) (less boobies)
Original Ending (5MB) (no boobies to speak of)
Revised Ending (10MB) (still no boobies to speak of)
Ending (19MB) (boobies return with reinforcements!)
Ultra Maniac
The story of a young witch who has come to our world seeking an education. Chaos ensues. Of course, chaos always ensues. You'd think we'd have learnt that by now.
Opening (24MB)
Ending (10MB)
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you need more clips like superGALS! and corrector yui!
Posted by: kenya at Friday, December 03 2004 08:59 PM (vhd6O)
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I love the openings/endings!!!! Finally a site that has some! XD
Posted by: Sakuso at Sunday, January 30 2005 12:19 PM (QUi0K)
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i lyk ur videos ther great and easy to dwnload sfe and tnx
Posted by: Spirit_jing at Sunday, March 06 2005 08:10 PM (wN6Av)
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Great site, i've been looking for the Tokyo Mew Mew opening video for some time to copare it with the english opening. Plus even though i have 3 Kiddy Grade dvds i am waiting till i get all of them before wathicng any of it so i got to see the opeining without having to watch the dvd heh.
Posted by: Steve at Thursday, March 10 2005 07:27 PM (XhZU4)
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I luv this website....
I heard kiddy grade Opening song......its REALLY NICE!!
MUS DOWNLOAD n listen den u will get wat i mean....
Posted by: Werty at Wednesday, March 30 2005 12:37 PM (1vhLH)
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*Sweat* Everyone doesn't have broadband. Ah well, no biggie. There's other sites out there. Good job having the clips though ^_^
Posted by: Usagi Hasano at Thursday, March 31 2005 03:00 PM (t4kG/)
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Droped by and found what i was looking for (Azumanga Daioh OP) I luv dis page! Thanks a million!!!
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You're right. It doesn't work. I'll have to fix that.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at Friday, December 01 2006 08:37 PM (FRalS)
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Uploady Time
The first batch of anime video clips is uploading now... About 700MB worth. I need a faster internet connection. Mind you, that's always true.
If I lived in Sweden or Japan, I could have a nice shiny 100Mbit connection for something like the same money I pay for my 512k ADSL. That's 200 times faster. Waaah!
The best I can do here is 2Mbit, which would set me back $550 per month. Alas, unhappy Pixy...
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Your ironic comment on a thread at Misha's caught my eye. I like sites where there is well written satire and irony. Finding your site with irony AND anime really makes my day.
Anime has been my weakness for many years. My wife and friends cannot see why I am interested, because they do not appreciate that it documents a significant paradigm shift.
Keep up the good work. I'll be back often because, unlike Tiger, I have DSL.
Posted by: David at Tuesday, December 23 2003 02:43 PM (mZFhm)
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