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Welcome to Anime for the Family! Anime For The Family (Kids And Parents Alike) Introduction- Separating the good from the bad- Here are a few links that I normally recommend to people: Before plunking down $25 for a DVD of a series that looks good on the cover, but you’ve never heard of before, it’s only logical to do a little bit of research first, that way you can be assured that it’s worth the money. It’s better to do research, and keep anime as an affordable hobby. Parents – this is also your time to make sure that what your child is buying is appropriate. Do your research before buying that title that your child is begging for; Also take the time to watch the movie or first episode of the series, only you can deem what is appropriate for your child. Ratings in Anime- http://www.abcb.com/parents/index.htm
- Parent’s Guide to Rating Anime Links For Parents To Look At- Links For Kids To Look At- Know The Lingo (For Parents)- http://www.lkwdpl.org/anime/terms.html Like its American cinema counterparts, there is anime that expresses situations inappropriate for minors. While there are differences in culture that make brief nudity and language acceptable in Japan, most Americans are still unaware of this when they come across anime. While there are plenty of wholesome, educational, and acceptable anime titles for children and families to watch together, make sure to keep a tough eye out for “ecchi” or “hentai” titles, which are designated solely for adults and often contain gratuitous content. Most large chain stores (best buy, circuit city, etc.) will not even carry any hentai titles in their anime collections, but smaller stores (Sam goody, record exchange) sell adult anime right alongside normal anime. Know the lingo, know the rating, and know the differences (between Japan and America). Know The Lingo (For Kids)- http://www.abcb.com/misc/pron_00.htm - pronunciation guide If you are interested in learning Japanese, you may be able to enroll in post secondary education at your high school for it, if offered. Japanese language classes are offered as well at all three TRI-C College Campuses. Ohio State University has a wonderful Japanese Major Program. The program will teach you Japanese fluency in two years of school, and two years abroad (in Japan!). Know the lingo, know the language, and make it a career! What’s On The Tube? You may not know it, but there is a TON of anime that is broadcast on TV. On some days, up to 20 episodes and movies of anime are shown on widely known cable channels. http://animeontv.com is a great resource to find out what’s playing where. Now remember as well, TV aired anime gets that rating system (such as Y14) and it’s up to parents to know what their children are watching on TV. After all, a show that airs at 1am may not be right for an 8 year old. And your 17 year old will probably not want to watch the morning cartoons in the “Y7” category. The Bottom Line For Families- Parents- it is ultimately your responsibility to make sure that what you watch as a family is what you consider appropriate. The best way to make sure the anime your children purchase are wholesome is to go to the store with them. As well, do your research and everything should be fine. Kids- remember your parents when getting into anime. There are thousands of anime titles out there, and there are bound to be titles that you like, and your parents like as well. Listen to your parents, do your research, and find something you can all agree upon. With a few simple steps, all families and ages can enjoy anime! A Few Family Anime Flicks To Get You Started- I hope that this guide has been educational and enlightening to all that read this. If you have any questions or would like to have your questions answered, please contact us via e-mail |
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