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Featuring 50 of the most influential and essential Japanese animated series and films-from “Akira” to “Cowboy Bebop” to “Sailor Moon”-this expert guide is the must-have book for anime fans young and old.
“The Essential Anime Guide” is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture.
Ranging from classic series to modern films, this official guide will explore iconic and must-see:
• Feature films: “Akira” (1988), “Princess Mononoke” (1997), “Millennium Actress” (2001), “Metropolis” (2001), “Tekkonkinkreet” (2006), “Sword of the Stranger” (2007), “Summer Wars” (2009), and “Your Name” (2016)
• Series: “Astro Boy” (1968), “Lupin the 3rd” (1967), “Macross” (1982), “Ranma ½” (1989), “Neon Genesis Evangelion” (1995), ”Dragon Ball Z” (1989), “Sailor Moon” (1992), “Revolutionary Girl Utena” (1997), “Pokémon” (1997), “One Piece” (1999), “Fullmetal Alchemist” (2003), “K-On!” (2007), “Sword Art Online” (2012), “Yuri!! On Ice” (2016), and “My Hero Academia” (2018)
• And many more!
“The Essential Anime Guide” is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture.
Ranging from classic series to modern films, this official guide will explore iconic and must-see:
• Feature films: “Akira” (1988), “Princess Mononoke” (1997), “Millennium Actress” (2001), “Metropolis” (2001), “Tekkonkinkreet” (2006), “Sword of the Stranger” (2007), “Summer Wars” (2009), and “Your Name” (2016)
• Series: “Astro Boy” (1968), “Lupin the 3rd” (1967), “Macross” (1982), “Ranma ½” (1989), “Neon Genesis Evangelion” (1995), ”Dragon Ball Z” (1989), “Sailor Moon” (1992), “Revolutionary Girl Utena” (1997), “Pokémon” (1997), “One Piece” (1999), “Fullmetal Alchemist” (2003), “K-On!” (2007), “Sword Art Online” (2012), “Yuri!! On Ice” (2016), and “My Hero Academia” (2018)
• And many more!