Silly Request. Can you moments in anime series where an opponent is able to see/predict the moves of the enemy, but is too slow to do anything about it? [more inside]
posted by kaozity on Nov 18, 2009 - 9 answers

[AnimeCostumeFilter] What are some elements that could make up a 'generic anime costume'? [more inside]
posted by jacalata on Oct 25, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a substantial amount of anime that I'd like to watch, but a less-than-perfect system for doing it. Pretty much all of it is in .mkv files (h.264 video and AAC audio) with subtitles, and I'd like to transcode them to a format that's playable on either my iPhone or my PS3 with subtitles intact. I've tried both handbrake and VLC, and I either get 1) no subtitles in handbrake or 2) encoder errors in VLC. So, hive mind, what am I doing wrong here?
posted by Oktober on Oct 23, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm trying to find the name of an anime series I read about on Ain't It Cool News earlier this year. Help! [more inside]
posted by joelhunt on Oct 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me identify a anime from my childhood about a superhero alien with boob death lasers. [more inside]
posted by spamguy on Oct 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Some time around 1992-1995 I watched a japanese cartoon on German TV that I'm trying to hunt down again. I can't remember what its called, or all that much about it, so it's been somewhat impossible to hunt it down. [more inside]
posted by doctor.dan on Sep 27, 2009 - 5 answers

NarutoFilter: Please help me confirm what I thought I saw. The recent (in the anime) depiction of Kakashi's acquisition of Obito's eye goes against what I recall seeing earlier in the show. [more inside]
posted by milqman on Aug 4, 2009 - 4 answers

Please help me identify this anime-esque image. [more inside]
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia on Aug 2, 2009 - 5 answers

This has been driving me crazy, and I'm obviously a weaker google user than I thought. I used to watch a cartoon on Saturday mornings and I have no idea what it was, or even if it was real. My recollection is hazy and may incorporate any number of other childhood memories and red herring elements, but I'm hoping someone can help me out! [more inside]
posted by doublehappy on Jul 19, 2009 - 8 answers

Point me towards realistic, gentle, lightly comedic, probably viewed as boring to some, human relationship oriented anime. [more inside]
posted by Nonce on May 20, 2009 - 25 answers

Can you help me identify this anime? I only saw maybe ten minutes of it, more than a decade ago, and I can't figure out what it was. [more inside]
posted by cheesegrater on May 20, 2009 - 7 answers

What anime series are still out there that I haven't seen yet? (I already tried everything that's been recommended here before.) [more inside]
posted by Citrus on May 4, 2009 - 38 answers

I've read all about where to eat, drink, club, stay, and chill in Portland - now I wanna get my geek on! [more inside]
posted by phredgreen on May 2, 2009 - 6 answers

I know next to nothing about anime or manga. I do know, however, how much I enjoyed Azumanga Daioh. What else is out there that I might like?
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies on Mar 26, 2009 - 27 answers

What is the "striped time line" theory of time travel? My coworker keeps talking about it and can't quite catch it. It is apparently explored in one of the Dragonball series, but I can't find anything about it online. This is, of course, flabbergasting because, well, Anime + time travel /= Google paydirt?!?!?! Anyone got the skinny? [more inside]
posted by es_de_bah on Feb 2, 2009 - 4 answers

Are these anime characters rooted in Japanese folklore? [more inside]
posted by RubyDoom on Dec 15, 2008 - 3 answers

What are some of the best web & print resources to aid my exploration of Japanese film? [more inside]
posted by keith0718 on Nov 11, 2008 - 5 answers

animated movie or cartoon filter: 15-20 years old, astronaut, had a cool watch, maybe some anime stylings. [more inside]
posted by losvedir on Nov 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find a rōmaji script for My Neighbour Totoro? [more inside]
posted by snarfois on Nov 8, 2008 - 8 answers

With very few exceptions I have never really liked anime. Recently I watched Death Note on hulu and got a huge kick out of it. I'd like to watch some more anime that isn't about people who are awesome at fighting fighting other people who are awesome at fighting and is generally suspenseful and tightly serialized. [more inside]
posted by I Foody on Oct 27, 2008 - 48 answers

In the manga Black & White (Tekkon Kinkreet) by Taiyo Matsumoto what is the significance of the "96" shirt worn by Black and the "46" shirt worn by White? [more inside]
posted by mumblelard on Oct 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Which version of Akira should I buy on DVD? [more inside]
posted by phaded on Jun 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Was there a falling out between Squirtle and Bulbasaur? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on May 22, 2008 - 12 answers

My friend is looking to find the title of a 1980s era anime she loved. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Apr 19, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I get the best subtitles for My Neighbour Totoro? [more inside]
posted by snarfois on Apr 4, 2008 - 16 answers

Anime makes me feel queasy. Why? Is this common? [more inside]
posted by sweetkid on Mar 12, 2008 - 18 answers

When I was a child I was exposed to some very early anime. I remember fragments of it, but not what it was called, the plot or any reall relevant details. The general theme seemed to be that an evil...thing was trying to control the world. His primary henchman was a man whose power was to turn people into...mannequins seems to be the best fit. [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Dec 30, 2007 - 7 answers

Are there any good (or at least decent) animated features that have that Star Wars-esque space opera adventure feel to it? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Dec 29, 2007 - 23 answers

What are the various anime/animation styles being represented by the characters in the show Kappa Mikey? [more inside]
posted by parilous on Dec 3, 2007 - 7 answers

We found this comic book (or whatever it is) in the house among the previous owners' things. It was in a box of papers from the 1930's and 1940's but I can't guarantee that it is as old as that. I scanned the cover and a few pages, but cannot read Japanese. It's as thick as a copy of Wired Magazine (many pages). Any ideas?
posted by jeanmari on Sep 14, 2007 - 8 answers

ID anime character Does anyone happen to know who this anime character is and what anime game (or perhaps show) she is from? It appears to be from KID productions which is a game creator but can't seem to find anything more than that. My daughter (the anime fan) has been trying to find out who the character is and wanted me to see if any mefites knew the character. Thanks. Photos of character are here and here .
posted by GlowWyrm on Sep 7, 2007 - 2 answers

I noticed some common imagery between Harry Potter and Princess Mononoke -- anyone know where it's coming from? [more inside]
posted by bluenausea on Jul 27, 2007 - 15 answers

Are there any online sources (besides auction sites like eBay) where one might find back issues of magazines, ones that are no longer available from the publisher? [more inside]
posted by lifeless on Jul 8, 2007 - 3 answers

I have some questions about Paprika (MeFi). [more inside]
posted by pantsrobot on May 8, 2007 - 5 answers

I love the music from Cowboy Bebop, what else should I listen to? [more inside]
posted by njb on Apr 1, 2007 - 10 answers

Where can I find examples of manga with non-Japanese characters? [more inside]
posted by jbelkin on Mar 16, 2007 - 23 answers

Anime recommendations -- specifically, serialized anime. [more inside]
posted by zixyer on Jan 9, 2007 - 25 answers

One feature of the New Yorker's recent 'Cartoon Issue' was a two-pager by their regular, Roz, documenting her reaction to manga. So... what was that thing sticking out of her friend's head? [more inside]
posted by Rash on Dec 11, 2006 - 5 answers

At a younger age I vaugely remember watching an animated movie which greatly disturbed me for years as I didn´t understand it, and could not understand what was being portrayed other than the film appeared to be EVIL. (Note: I don´t remember very much of the film visually but I do remember alot emotionally, as such I am really groping trying to piece together what I saw as opposed to what might have been imagined.) [more inside]
posted by zona_sul on Nov 30, 2006 - 15 answers

Headed to San Francisco in a couple of weeks for a vacation, and would like recommendations for good stores that stock anime collectables and/or Japanese pop culture stuff in general... [more inside]
posted by May Kasahara on Oct 17, 2006 - 7 answers

Is there a name for the manga style where characters are drawn so simply they have no feet, merely dull points at the bottom of their legs? [more inside]
posted by Rash on Oct 6, 2006 - 8 answers

What anime have I been missing out on in the last 5-6 years? I used to be pretty into anime (around 1998-2000) but since 2001 I haven't seen much of anything--for not knowing what to watch, or having the money to watch it... [more inside]
posted by Jeanne on Sep 6, 2006 - 35 answers

Do you recognize this vaguely anime-esque picture? The girl in it bears a strong resemblence to someone I'm close to, and I'd like to buy a framed print of it if such can be had.
posted by bac on Aug 14, 2006 - 10 answers

I have a question regarding the plot of the very moving film Grave of the Fireflies. SPOILERS INSIDE! [more inside]
posted by LeeJay on Aug 1, 2006 - 10 answers

Any good current animes in the process of being aired? I'm watching Blood+ and Ergo Proxy, but I need more quality shows. Links to your favorite English fansubbers would be greatly appreciated.
posted by exhilaration on Jul 1, 2006 - 5 answers

My 4 year old daughter has seen a few anime shows and really likes them. She especially likes them subtitled, so she can hear the original Japanese voices. What are some anime series, appropriate to her age that I can pick up to encourage this? I know it's a long shot, but I'd like to find something that keeps her entertained, but doesn't drive me crazy. Some Japanese equivalent of Spongebob - a show I'd watch even if I didn't have children.
posted by fcain on May 29, 2006 - 19 answers

Giant slugs with odd appendages bent on destroying all life run over kid, feel bad about it, then heal him. [more inside]
posted by hatsix on May 13, 2006 - 11 answers

Help me name/locate two 1980s (?) animated short films. [more inside]
posted by Aknaton on Apr 23, 2006 - 7 answers

I've been asked to identify magazines available in the United States, and Web sites in general, that cover Anime and Asian cinema. Problem is, I've virtually no knowledge of either subject. [more inside]
posted by littleme on Mar 11, 2006 - 9 answers

I am looking for some anime that is designed for an adult to watch. I am not talking about adult content such as nudity, cursing and extreme violence, but rather the intelligence of the anime. Violence, nudity, and cursing is fine one way or the other. Are there any anime out there that talk about philosophy, or politics, etc? The closest movie I can give as an example isn't actually an anime, although it is animated: Waking Life [more inside]
posted by JokingClown on Feb 25, 2006 - 60 answers