Monthly Archives: June 2010

Eight years of owning an anime web site (or Anime Yume’s 8th anniversary)

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Yumeka

Today, AnimeYume.com turns eight years old. Although the blog here is only about three and a half years old, I’ve been actively running an anime web site since mid-2002. Having my own space on the web to express my love … Continue reading →

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Angel Beats!: concluding thoughts and inquiries

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Yumeka

もうおやすみ by u Since I’ve already written a fairly long post examining the appeal of Angel Beats!, on this post I’ll be discussing the opinions and questions I have about the series after completing it…

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To adore or to analyze anime?

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Yumeka

Over the years I’ve met all kinds of anime fans, both in real life and online, who love anime in different ways. I’ve come to realize that there are perhaps two main relationships to anime that fans could have…

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Mainichi Anime Yume’s new layout! (and some other news)

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Yumeka

With the feedback I’ve received from the Aniblog Tourney, I decided that MAY is indeed due for a new layout…

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How understandable is anime iconography?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Yumeka

The immortal sweat drop We all know that anime utilizes a lot of unique animation techniques, stylized facial expressions, and iconography to emphasize certain character emotions and story points. These elements make anime stand out among Western animation, but I … Continue reading →

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MAY in Round 4 of the Aniblog Tourney

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Yumeka

I was pleasantly surprised that Mainichi Anime Yume managed to pull off a victory in Round 3 of the Aniblog Tourney by only four votes. I want to thank all those who voted for me! My match in Round 4 … Continue reading →

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Why do we like anime songs?

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Yumeka

For any anime we watch, chances are we’ll take an interest in the songs for that series, particularly the openings and endings. Many of us, myself included, become quite enamored with anime songs to the point of listening to them … Continue reading →

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My most favorite non-Japanese comic

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Yumeka

Back in January I wrote a post about my most favorite non-Japanese cartoon. Today I’m following up with that idea and writing about my most favorite non-Japanese comic. I’ve always been an avid fan of animated movies and TV shows, … Continue reading →

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Don’t get discouraged when learning Japanese (because it’s easier than English)

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Yumeka

I’ve been studying Japanese at college, abroad, and on my own since mid-2004. The most common reaction I get from people whom I talk to about it, or who are beginning to learn themselves, is that it must be an … Continue reading →

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The experience of watching anime with my mom

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Yumeka

My mom’s favorite anime Although there are plenty of exceptions, most anime fans are teenagers or young adults. As with other things, the generation gap makes it difficult for older people to get into something like anime…

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