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From Sailor Moon to Spy x Family, this mega guide helps readers become anime and manga experts with recaps, character backgrounds, plot theories, backstories, trivia and much, much more.

"Manga and anime stories cover nearly every imaginable scenario from high school crushes to ninja battles on distant planets. 'Fantasy, Romance, and More: Genres of Anime and Manga' is an . . . exploration of the most popular genres including romance, science-fiction, action-adventure, comedy, and fantasy"--Amazon.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores the popular Japanese art form of anime. It will look at the history of anime, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact this art form has had around the world today.

Learn fun facts about the popular Disney brand. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting.

The animations of Japan's Studio Ghibli are amongst the highest regarded in the movie industry. This book examines all their major works and explores the cultural and thematic threads that bind these films together.

"Hayao Miyazaki's animated films, often featuring children navigating unfamiliar and challenging worlds, offer timeless explorations of youth and what it means to grow up. Admired around the globe for his artistic vision, craftsmanship and . . . humanistic values, Miyazaki has influenced generations of artists. The universal appeal of his . . . natural settings and complex characters, many among them strong girls and young women, cuts across cultural boundaries. This book is published on the occasion of the 2021 inaugural exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, in collaboration with Studio Ghibli in Tokyo. It accompanies the first ever retrospective dedicated to the . . . filmmaker in North America and introduces hundreds of original production materials, including artworks never before seen outside of Studio Ghibli's archives. Concept sketches, character designs, storyboards, layouts, backgrounds and production cels from his early career through all 11 of his feature films, including My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001) and Howl's Moving Castle (2004), offer insight into Miyazaki's creative process and . . . animation techniques"--Provided by publisher.

From its unique artistic style to its fascinating stories that include comedies and dramas as well as the exploits of remarkable superheroes, anime has captured the interest of fans across the world. Born more than a century ago in Japan and introduced to the western world in the years following World War II, anime is now an important part of the international culture of entertainment. Each year, thousands of fans flock to anime conventions, debate the merits of the stories in online forums, and cheer athletes at the Olympic games who perform in costumes resembling those worn by their favorite anime characters.

"Learn to recreate . . . desserts referenced in . . . anime series with this practical guide to anime sweets"--Provided by publisher.

Dao, a red panda, guides Ethan and Emma, two school children, back into time to discover how Japanese animation and comics were created and became popular worldwide.