By Djenar Siti
Somehow or rather, somebody derives that anime otakus can be divided into 2 distinctive types.
Type A
- A person who simply enjoys 'anime'.
- Is proud of Japan’s anime.
- Evaluates anime based on direction, voice acting, art, etc.
- Hates shallow anime with no real content.
- Story emphasis more on 'Moe' anime.
Type B
- A person who simply enjoys 'characters'.
- Will watch an anime if it includes cute or beautiful characters.
- Doesn’t care if story is awful, as long as the characters are of interest.
- Evaluates anime based on which seiyuu are in it and what the characters look like.
- Loves Moe elements. Doesn’t like complex anime.
- The otaku the media picks up on are usually this kind.
- Doesn’t know that much about anime and so is often criticized as by Type A otaku.
- However, they make much better customers than the more discerning Type A otaku.
- Recently there has been a huge increase in anime targeted at Type B otaku.
- People who like K-ON!, Queen’s Blade, Strike Witches and so on would be in this class.
Personally am in the range between type A and B but more towards type A. I believe a good storyline for anime is a must that makes me wanna watch. In fairness 'Type A' seems more a description of anime 'fans' than anime 'otaku', as most of the irrational and obsessive characteristics generally associated with otaku seem to be absent; on the other hand, it is in the hearts of 'Type B' otaku that the seeds of the Moe boom were sown…
By Djenar Siti
A shocking truth is being revealed to the public when research is done to find out just exactly how much Japanese animators are paid for their hard work. Animators are paid slave wages for drawing the animations, characters and tracing for a mere 200 yen per hour for 1 pathetic piece. It is been said that even a burger flipper working in Mcdonald's gets at least an hourly wage of 1000yen. Such comparison shows that even an unskilled job like that beats being a skilled animator that draws wonderful animes we see on tv.
With the plight of these poorly paid animators, their woes are even greatly increased as more of these animations are being outsource to other countries to finish the work with cheaper production costs and twice as fast. Such brings to the point that animations will be slowly diminishing in Japan, which could bring about the collapse of anime in futures to come which originated from Japan.
The average annual salary for animators and such are as stated below:
Animator (Animation) = 1,050,000yen = SGD$16,228 per year
Animator (Illustration) = 2,300,000yen = SGD$35,547 per year
Artists = 2,320,000yen = SGD$35,856 per year
Performers = 3,330,000yen = SGD$51,466 per year
Directors = 4,950,000yen = SGD$76,504 per year
With figures like this, its no wonder animators are often struggling with their lifestyle. A mere $1300 per month is not even enough to survive in Singapore, let alone Japan. With many wants and needs, desires and attractions, such contributed to the low birth rates in Japan and with such meager salary, one could only wonder how to get on with life resisting many temptations. Hopefully such are being reviewed and changed so that animators are appreciated for their job as they did it out of passion instead of the money, which we should really salute them for all their hard work...
By Djenar Siti
Today's the final day of my reservist in the army and am probably celebrating it outside now with my friends in camp. And nevertheless, am finally back too to blog more interesting stuff herein. With that, let's take a look at the top 10 most lucky guys in anime I'd believe would be. You'd be so happy and living in a life of paradise if you're one of these characters here...
1. Hanaukyo Maid Tai
The most fortunate guy in which I believe and would love to be him would definitely be Tarou Hanaukyo from the anime Hanaukyo Maid Tai. Being the master as appointed by his rich grand uncle, Tarou lives in a large mansion served by hundreds of maids on his beck and call. Even taking a leak in the toilet, you'd be serve by maids opening your fly and directing your gun at the toilet bowl... Not to mention helping you bathe or sleeping with you in a much very exciting manner...
2. Princess Lover
Once again, another anime in which the protagonist is suddenly being made a rich kid and enjoying it... Kobayashi Teppei from the anime Princess Lover is certainly a character many people dream to become. I mean who wouldn't want to be in love with beautiful princesses and idols from around the world? Sometime it just pay to be rich... Reality is painful at times...
3. To Love Ru
Yuki Rito just don't understand how lucky he is to have met Lala from the planet of Deviluke, one of the most beautiful princess of the entire galaxy. What's more, with all the girls around him and always getting into embarrassing moments, I think he'd be grateful more instead of being so unhappy about girls affecting his daily lifestyle. Seriously, if a girl would to appear naked on your bed, what would you do man?
4. Shuffle!
Suddenly, the God's and Demon's daughter become candidates of your future bride. Tsuchimi Rin can choose to marry either after getting to know them better in this eroge turned anime titled Shuffle!. With school life just as lively and being popular with the girls, everyone wants to have such wonderful high school days too. Being charismatic is nice~especially with the girls.
5. Nagasarete Airanto
Trapped on an island? How about an island full of girls who'd desperately needs a guy as a partner. Being the only guy on the island, Ikuto from the anime Nagasarete Airanto is being stalked and surrounded by girls wanting to have a relationship with him. I guess being stranded on an island like this ain't so bad at all... Now you do not need to worry about not finding a girlfriend anymore even being an introvert and all... Once again, reality hurts...
6. Isekai No Seikishi
Once again, being a popular guy whose strength is admirable and able to get in favor with the girls is another character many people envy... Kenshi from the anime Isekai No Seikishi is no doubt the copy of the previous anime done by the same company known as Tenchi Muyo. Kenshi's charisma has brought about many girls around him to his attention and would probably be in love with him just as being told in the anime. Imagine being in an alternative world and becoming popular in it.... Never would I want to return to the real world already after that...
7. Hand Maid May
the girls around the protagonist in this anime are mostly robots, but who the heck could withstand such temptations from robots who looked and feel so life like... Not to mention, they could even love and act like a normal human being who could be a replacement for the real thing to all ronery guys. Seriously if such were to be produce, it would be a double edge sword for all humankind alike. However if you'd look into the prospects of it, many guys would be happier... Who wouldn't want a partner to love them back as much as they too?
8. Tokimeki Memorial Only Love
Aoba Riku from the anime Tokimeki Memorial Only Love is also another lucky guy to have met girls one after another after being transferred into this unique school. Imagine being hooked up with the school idol and pretty girls in high school... err, you'd get the picture... How I wish my school life was like that too... once again and again,reality is a cruel thing... That's why animes give us these fantasies to think about and fills up void we do not have experience before.
9. Ichigo 100%
Another one of those school days anime in which many desires to have... Ichigo 100% tells the tale of manaka Junpei in search of a girl he saws on the roof with Ichigo Pantsu (Strawberry Underwear). And in the midst of it all, meeting up with 3 other girls in the process... My personal fav is Toujou Aya though Satsuki is one of the popular characters in this anime. Whatever the case, this guy sure is lucky...
10. Love Hina
Lastly, Love Hina is still the classic Harem anime whereby its protagonist Urashima Keitaro gets into many awkward situation with the girls living in a bathhouse. From a complete geek to a successful and matured guy, Keitaro has seen through various heart-pounding events, nosebleeds and also weird situations in almost every turn... One of the animes that gives me plenty of encouragement when my morale's low.
And so here are my top 10 most lucky guys in anime. Then again there are plenty of such animes around, from Tenchi Muyo to even the latest anime like Ichiban Ushiro No Daimaou. Such animes are normally ecchi in its genres but such are mostly popular because such are what fans love in the anime industry. Watchng such could bring smiles and laughter to make your day ahead...
By Djenar Siti
Despite having much criticism about the bad quality of the anime, mistakes, flow of the story and the main character being a similar copy of Suzumiya Haruhi, Angel Beats! still become a popular anime this season. As taken from the NewType Top 10 Anime Girls, Yuri is ranked first over taking Nagato and K-On! favourite Yui Hirasawa. Tachinana takes in 10th place who is the Tenshi in Angel Beats and Otonashi takes the 6th spot with Kyon in Suzumiya Haruhi still in first place. Well, Yuri does have similarities with Haruhi in many ways but still that doesn't stop her popularity ranking and the anime as well. If you had not done so as to watch Angel Beats, maybe you should catch a little as it gets better with the plot unfolding what this mystery is about...
By Djenar Siti
Ever since the anime Baka To Test To Shokanjuu aired last season, one of the most talked about character would be Kinoshita Hideyoshi. Classified as a Shota Trap, this guy is certainly an eye-candy for fans around because of the cross-dressings and provocative poses the anime has gone into. Then all of a sudden in the Japan Newtype Anime Magazine, Hideyoshi is ranked as one of the top 10 Male Characters of May at 3rd place right after Kyon from Suzumiya Haruhi and Lelouch from Code Geass. With that also brings about new directions for the doujinshi and H industries too featuring him in also another eye-candy situations and adult fantasies... Well, all famous animes get this kinda treatment every now and then because of their popularity... In any case, Baka Test is still a nice anime to watch again because of its comedic genre which will sure to make you laugh 100% all the time.
By Djenar Siti
Previously wrote a post about anime opening themes and a list of my top 10 favourites. But then what about the anime ending themes? Serioulsy they are a couple which catches my attention and would view them till end which I normally wouldn't for other animes. So now here's my list of favourites in favor latest season animes (Of course not in order of ranking again):
1.) Fairy Tail 2nd Season
2.) Kimi Ni Todoke
3.) Durarara!!
4.) Slap Up Party Arad Senki
5.) Baka To Test To Shokanju
6.) Kampfer
7.) Blassreiter
8.) Clannad After Story
9.) Hatsukoi Limited
10.) Macross Frontier
Currently my favourite is still Fairy Tail's End Theme Tsuioku Merry Go Round. Dunno why but it fits my situation as of now... Go check the lyrics for a better understanding...
By Djenar Siti
Every anime has it's own unique opening theme with its songs but only a couple few caught my attention as 1 of my top 10 list. The current season which I love would definitely be Kimi No Todoke with its stylist, simplicity and creative art for its opening.
My list of favs would be (Not in order of ranking):
1. Kimi No Todoke
2. Eden Of The East
3. Druaga No Tou - The Sword Of Uruk, The Aegis of Uruk
4. Macross Frontier
5. Suzumiya Haruhi No Yuutsu
6. Speed Grapher
7. Welcome To The NHK!
8. World Destruction
9. Durarara!
10. Fairy Tail
Most of them are pretty current as I'd hear them plenty of times. These 10 animes are some of the ones that I'd watched the opening too with the anime instead of skipping it because they are just kinda addictive viewing them. So what's your favourite anime openings?
By Djenar Siti
And now for the top 10 anime female rankings that you've been waiting for... The results are definitely surprising as some of which I did not really expected. This time the Gundam Seed girls come in top in the list once again.
1.) Cagalli Yula Athha (Gundam Seed)
2.) Lacus Clyne (Gundam Seed)
3.) Sheryl Nome (Macross Frontier)
4.) Nagato Yuki (Suzumiya Haruhi No Yuutsu)
5.) Suzumiya Haruhi (Suzumiya Haruhi No Yuutsu)
6.) C.C. (Code Geass)
7.) Shinguji Sakura (Sakura Taisen)
8.) Shinku (Rozen Maiden)
9.) Senjougahara Hitagi (Bakemonotagari)
10.) Saber (Fate Stay Night)
Just so you know K-On! isn't on the list... In any case have yet to watch Rozen Maiden and Bakemonotagari so didn't really knew the character really well. Needless to say, the gundam girls are still the favorites.
By Djenar Siti
According to Sankaku Complex, Newtype has compile a list of top 10 Anime male rankings for the decade of animation. First is expected to be Lelouch Lamperouge as also admire the character a lot. Here is the top 10 anime male list:
1.) Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass)
2.) Kira (Gundam Seed)
3.) Athrun Zala (Gundam Seed)
4.) Edward Elric (Full Metal Alchemist)
5.) Kyon (Suzumiya Haruhi No Yuutsu)
6.) Echizen Ryoma (Prince Of Tennis)
7.) Shibuya Yuuri (Kyou Kara Maou)
8.) Sakata Gintoki (Gintama)
9.) Sagara Sousuke (Full Metal Panic)
10.) Hei (Darker Than Black)
I seriously didn't expect Hei to be in the top 10 list but nevertheless the rank doesn't lie. Would sure like to see the female chart rankings up soon...
