I agree that legends are stories based on truth from the ancient days of valor
and virtue. And I know that stories can change over time becoming, possibly,
eccentric. Thus, I believe that dragons did exist. I also believe that different
species of dragons existed. Just as there different types of lizards from the
iguana to the kimono dragon. Evolution is a miraculous thing...almost as
miraculous as the similarities in fairy tales that are told by nations separated
by seas.
Quote by Aimee1991Wen I woz a baby my
hair perminately stood up! It
woz really long as well. Kinda Dragonball style...
Oh man...I feel ya on that one! When I was a baby my hair was pitch black and
stuck straight up into the air! My mom would put stuff like mouse or gel into it
to try to get it to lay flat...but that would just make it look more greasy ...now my hair is blonde...who'da thought
....Thaaats why it smells in here....
*shakes foot...looks out window...gasp* my yetti! Yettie gets thrown to ground
and dies...hooks up mist machiene...mist goes over yetti hiding it*
*okay...sniff, tear* he was such a good yetti... *sniffs
air* Wait...who has beer?
*looks around...suddenly a handfull of hand grenades rain down from above.
*snap* okay so then...umm...uh..picks up giant couch full of pies and throws it
at grenades...conveniently finds a trap door under one of the couches...* dudes!
hurry! * everyone still in the lounge jumps down into the trap door just as the
granades explode above them. The grenades explode above everyone and the pies
muffle teh explosion becoming a shield... Once the pie exhauset has cleared,
everyone looks up to the door since the floor is gone now! or well they turn
towards where the door used to be and watch Masteraugmenta8 running away*
Dude....I come here to help out and what do I get?...I step in poo, my Yetti
kicks the bucket, I dont get any beer, and now soemone throws grenades at me! I
have obviosly had a bad day...but you my friend *points to Masteraugmenta8 * I
think i speak for those whom you just threw GRADEANDES AT!...Your day is about
to get much worse.
I think it depends on two things. The anime: being the quality, genre, and
content; and the voice actors.
English dubbed has its better points. I can pay more attention to the artwork
and action that is happening, rather than be focused on reading the script at
the bottom of the scene. And its in my language so its easier and I am able to
comprehend it faster when there is a lot happening.
Japanes is always the original. The way the director intended the lines to be
delivered and the script the author wrote. Plus you never miss the meaning of
the story or a special peice of info that develops the characters. Which is
sometimes overlooked in English dubbed when they try to match up the voice and
the lips.
So although I preffer Japanese language with English subtitles, I always watch
the movie or series in both (if I own it)! Cuz its anime and anime is amazing!
I mean look at Cowboy Beebop or Spirited Away, both of those anime's had very
good English voice acting! ...and Yes, the Japanes was also amazing!
Okay listen to this...when i was about 12, I had a dread lock the size of my
fist in the back of my head near the nape of my neck. I have really long hair
and my brush had broken so i got lazy for a while and didnt brush it.... just
ran my fingers though it...but, yeah...always brush long hair all the way
through. We ended up having to cut it out. not
a fun hair day.
Yo! I just finished watching my Miyazaki Marathon! Dont ask me why, sometimes we
all get that craving...you know, to suddenly listen to our favorite music, to
watch our favorite anime or...to have a cookie... @_@ chocolate chip....
But... for me, I wanted to watch the Miyazaki films! YAY Marathon! Anyway, as I
was watching and I was thinking about my favorite one...Spirited away and the
close second Howl's Moving Castle! (Howl is a hottie!) and I was wondering which
is your favorite?
Here is a list if you forget any of them...and if I have forgotten one go ahead
and list it!
My Neighbor Totoro
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime)
Porco Rosso
Spirited Away
The Cat Returns
Kiki's Deliery Service
Castle in the Sky
Howl's Moving Castle
And I'm not so sure these are Miyazaki films. I think they might be Isao
Takahata films in association with Studio Ghibli:
Pom Poko
Whisper of the Heart
My neighors the Yamadas
Like I said, If I messed anything up in my listing, go ahead and say so...fix it
for me...onegai
Well just wondering what you thought....List Your favorites...GO!
Well, all I can offer is my advice and support! Guitar Rocks!
I used to play when I was little. My entire family is really into music so
naturally my dad plays guitar and naturally I wanted to play too!
I played for a while but got frustrated with it and slowly stopped playing...big
mistake! *Snap* I wish I could still play.
*sigh* I have been in an winds orchestra now for 4 years (playing clairinet) and
and we have random guitar parts, so when everyone is warming up or just feels
like playin, we jam toggether, I know what you're thinking, how can you jam on a
clairinet? Well FYI I play Jazz too! (You should hear us play a line from bebob!
) NE
way, bottom line, dont get too frustrated with it and keep it up...
Also...guys think a girl who can play guitar is hot! *thumbs up*
(and vice versa)
I think thats a pretty good explanation of it cowgirlbebop.
Globalization, lessee:
I believe that in order to keep the businesses of our world economically stable,
they (the businesses) should support the economy.
Also, to understand globalization, one must understand that the world is not the
same all the way around. There are different cultures everywhere, and within
those cultures are people with differnt views, tastes, and opinions. So when a
buisiness chooses to "globalize", they are just taking the culture of
that particular region into consideration and espousing, or backing, it.
Becuase, if you take your example, cowgirlbebop, if a McDonalds did not sell
sushi in Japan, that is one less thing it could make money on. Because McDonalds
knows that people in Japan like sushi, it would be a waste to not sell it where
it is in such high demand. So I suppose its just another ploy for the businesses
to get more money as long as the costomer is also getting what they want, which
is, what buisiness is all about. I hope that helps!
DBZ will never loose the place it dug out in my heart! Though it wasn't the
first anime I ever watched, it is definetly one of the first few that hooked me
for good! Its sweet that you're into music. Music is another passion in my
life...besides anime...and acting..and drawing...and singing...and... ...I
have a lot of passions
Well its cool to meet you! *clicks to add friend* Hope to see more of ya 'round
the forums!
Read the Chrno Crusade manga! Its so good and much better than the anime. Dont
get me wrong, the anime is still amazing but the story in the manga I think is
better. The anime and the manga are so different its like reading/watching a
completely different story with the same characters.
I wanted to introduce myself into the forum...I am 19 years of age and still
love anime ...I consider myself one of the original anime lovers, since I grew up
watching it with my dad (Astro Boy)when it was begining to be released into the
US. After Voltron and Sailor Moon hit I dont think I ever looked back!
I am a total finatic when it comes to art and love to support anyone who is
willing to put there skills up for critique! I am an
artist myself however me and the computer programs for drawing dont mesh too
well. I wish I knew how to work one of those programs or even knew which program
to have... ...
But all you artist get a big "kudos" from me! And if anyone can lend
me a hand up into the realm of Miniotokyo I would love to have it!
I may love anime...but I am a totally n00b when it comes to this stuff!
I have been a fan of music my whole life! Music is an international language if
you think about it! You dont have to understand the language the song is sung in
to dance to it, enjoy it, or just listen to it. Music means differnet things to
different people...and if you really wanna know what the singer is saying, look
it up just like you said.
Just look at the theme song to Ghost in the Shell. The words are all in Russian
but its the theme to a Japanese anime that is viewed by people who speak English
(or other languages) But we still enjoy it! [and wow her voice is awesome!]
I am new here too so I am fairly freindless myself....sorry to invade on your
poll... ...but where should I introduce myself...here? Or when I add
someones artwork to my fav. section? (oh man the art is amazing!) Its so fun to
meet others with the same interests as me, most
of my friends tell me anime is only a dumb kids cartoon... ... but we
all know its better than that...even though cartoons rule! But I was
just wonderin' cuz I dont wanna do something wrong...
which usually happens anyways*shrug*
And Oh man! These smilies are addicting..they are so cool!
*deep breath* Yosh! I am drawn to animes that are well balanced in most aspects
of storytelling. An anime that posesess Comedy ,
Action, some Romance, Character flaws, and as always, a good evil villian! If the anime
lacks a good evil villian, the anime doesnt seem as spectacular when the
villians are defeated (or when they win in some cases)! Although, I
am a fan of story twists, but I do preffer when the good guys win. As long as
the fight was good! aka acurate fighting scenes, unbelievable stunts and blood.
The blood I think reminds the viewer of the pain the character is experiencing
and helps draw the viewer into believing in the anime at a more realistic level.
Plus its cool!
I also like when an anime gets right into the story or the action, no wasted
time, becasue when an anime takes a while to get started, it isnt as enjoyable
to watch unless you force yourself to sit through it.
And lets not forget animation...if the animation is bad it will effect the story
and how the viewers see or relate to the characters as well. *nods*
Quote by MnemethMale or Female
cosplay?
Male - try Vash the Stampede from Trigun
Female - how about Naru (Love Hina) or the lead from
R.O.D.
Yeah..If male...oh man, Eiri from Gravitation is so hot with his galsses but
that would be a very diffucult cosplay to recognise. If you want
something more recongnisable maybe General Hughes from FMA. Or Midou Ban from
Get backers, he is cool, but i supose those are more like sunglasses...its a
possiblity though since he almost always wears them.
Lemeesee...if female...you could totally do Lady Une from Gundam Wing, or maybe
Robin from Witch Hunter Robin, her glasses are a certain shape though, so
unless you wnted to put some money into it or didnt mind the difference, that is
a good one to do. *nods* Fuu from Magic Knight Rayearth is a good one, oh man
there are so many...uh...Yomi from Azumanga Daioh or Yomiko Readman from R.O.D.
or even Hitomi from Real Bout High School. the last one i can think of is Hikari
fom Haibane Renmei. Well thats it off the top of my head. I hope that enough
Good
Luck! I may think of more later!
Quote by tinpchanLoL, it's funny how a
lot of different animes share the moments where the males kick everyone else's
butt, and then get theirs handed by the girls.
I agree that legends are stories based on truth from the ancient days of valor and virtue. And I know that stories can change over time becoming, possibly, eccentric. Thus, I believe that dragons did exist. I also believe that different species of dragons existed. Just as there different types of lizards from the iguana to the kimono dragon. Evolution is a miraculous thing...almost as miraculous as the similarities in fairy tales that are told by nations separated by seas.
Everything! I love music too much to be picky, as long as its not poorly composed!
Dude......a fight...hmmm
*cocks head to the side.... points at rooney*
What happend to your butt? ooo fireworks!
*sits down on top of yetti and watches the show*
Yo!
Welcome to MT! Im glad you decided to say hi! If you ever have any questions I'd
be totally glad to help you out!
*checks out userpage* *scores* I see you've begun your creation of the infamous userpage! Sweetness! WOW! Fun colors!
Hope to see more of you around MT! Later!
*raises hand* That's my Yetti...
Oh man...I feel ya on that one! When I was a baby my hair was pitch black and stuck straight up into the air! My mom would put stuff like mouse or gel into it to try to get it to lay flat...but that would just make it look more greasy
...now my hair is blonde...who'da thought 
*looks down at foot*
Oh.....Eww....
....Thaaats why it smells in here....
*shakes foot...looks out window...gasp* my yetti! Yettie gets thrown to ground
and dies...hooks up mist machiene...mist goes over yetti hiding it*
*okay...sniff, tear* he was such a good yetti... 
*sniffs
air* Wait...who has beer?
*snap* okay so then...umm...uh..picks up giant couch full of pies and throws it at grenades...conveniently finds a trap door under one of the couches...* dudes! hurry! * everyone still in the lounge jumps down into the trap door just as the granades explode above them. The grenades explode above everyone and the pies muffle teh explosion becoming a shield... Once the pie exhauset has cleared, everyone looks up to the door since the floor is gone now! or well they turn towards where the door used to be and watch Masteraugmenta8 running away*
Dude....I come here to help out and what do I get?...I step in poo, my Yetti kicks the bucket, I dont get any beer, and now soemone throws grenades at me! I have obviosly had a bad day...but you my friend *points to Masteraugmenta8 * I think i speak for those whom you just threw GRADEANDES AT!...Your day is about to get much worse.
hehehe
I think it depends on two things. The anime: being the quality, genre, and content; and the voice actors.
English dubbed has its better points. I can pay more attention to the artwork and action that is happening, rather than be focused on reading the script at the bottom of the scene. And its in my language so its easier and I am able to comprehend it faster when there is a lot happening.
Japanes is always the original. The way the director intended the lines to be delivered and the script the author wrote. Plus you never miss the meaning of the story or a special peice of info that develops the characters. Which is sometimes overlooked in English dubbed when they try to match up the voice and the lips.
So although I preffer Japanese language with English subtitles, I always watch the movie or series in both (if I own it)! Cuz its anime and anime is amazing!
I mean look at Cowboy Beebop or Spirited Away, both of those anime's had very good English voice acting! ...and Yes, the Japanes was also amazing!
Okay listen to this...when i was about 12, I had a dread lock the size of my fist in the back of my head near the nape of my neck. I have really long hair and my brush had broken so i got lazy for a while and didnt brush it.... just ran my fingers though it...but, yeah...always brush long hair all the way through. We ended up having to cut it out.
not
a fun hair day. 
*Appears from the mist that, for some reason, has formed in a corner of the room. Leaps and catches Akrix mid-flip*
"Mind if I offer my assistance?"
*Lands and sets Akrix down beside me. The mist dissapates*
"Akarix is fine, and now...sadly enough for you...[to A-10hybrid who's thoughts are of victory!] ...prepare for a butt whoopin'!"
*the mist forms again*
"And so the fun begins..."
*summons the yetti of the north ane sends it to maul A-10hybrid outside. Akarix and ShinobiHime watch in awed grins. *
[mutters to Akarix] "Why does it smell like poop in here?"
Yo! I just finished watching my Miyazaki Marathon! Dont ask me why, sometimes we all get that craving...you know, to suddenly listen to our favorite music, to watch our favorite anime or...to have a cookie... @_@ chocolate chip....
But... for me, I wanted to watch the Miyazaki films! YAY Marathon! Anyway, as I was watching and I was thinking about my favorite one...Spirited away and the close second Howl's Moving Castle! (Howl is a hottie!) and I was wondering which is your favorite?
Here is a list if you forget any of them...and if I have forgotten one go ahead and list it!
My Neighbor Totoro
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime)
Porco Rosso
Spirited Away
The Cat Returns
Kiki's Deliery Service
Castle in the Sky
Howl's Moving Castle
And I'm not so sure these are Miyazaki films. I think they might be Isao Takahata films in association with Studio Ghibli:
Pom Poko
Whisper of the Heart
My neighors the Yamadas
Like I said, If I messed anything up in my listing, go ahead and say so...fix it for me...onegai
Well just wondering what you thought....List Your favorites...GO!
Matane!
Well, all I can offer is my advice and support! Guitar Rocks!
I used to play when I was little. My entire family is really into music so naturally my dad plays guitar and naturally I wanted to play too!
I played for a while but got frustrated with it and slowly stopped playing...big mistake! *Snap* I wish I could still play.
*sigh* I have been in an winds orchestra now for 4 years (playing clairinet) and and we have random guitar parts, so when everyone is warming up or just feels like playin, we jam toggether, I know what you're thinking, how can you jam on a clairinet? Well FYI I play Jazz too! (You should hear us play a line from bebob!
) NE
way, bottom line, dont get too frustrated with it and keep it up...
Also...guys think a girl who can play guitar is hot!
*thumbs up*
(and vice versa) 
I think thats a pretty good explanation of it cowgirlbebop.
Globalization, lessee:
I believe that in order to keep the businesses of our world economically stable, they (the businesses) should support the economy.
Also, to understand globalization, one must understand that the world is not the same all the way around. There are different cultures everywhere, and within those cultures are people with differnt views, tastes, and opinions. So when a buisiness chooses to "globalize", they are just taking the culture of that particular region into consideration and espousing, or backing, it. Becuase, if you take your example, cowgirlbebop, if a McDonalds did not sell sushi in Japan, that is one less thing it could make money on. Because McDonalds knows that people in Japan like sushi, it would be a waste to not sell it where it is in such high demand. So I suppose its just another ploy for the businesses to get more money as long as the costomer is also getting what they want, which is, what buisiness is all about. I hope that helps!
Wha?!
like...Monopoly?!? *confused*
Yo!
Welcome to MT!
DBZ will never loose the place it dug out in my heart! Though it wasn't the first anime I ever watched, it is definetly one of the first few that hooked me for good!
Its sweet that you're into music. Music is another passion in my
life...besides anime...and acting..and drawing...and singing...and... 
...I
have a lot of passions 
Well its cool to meet you! *clicks to add friend* Hope to see more of ya 'round the forums!
Read the Chrno Crusade manga! Its so good and much better than the anime. Dont get me wrong, the anime is still amazing but the story in the manga I think is better. The anime and the manga are so different its like reading/watching a completely different story with the same characters.
Hello everyone! (who also like anime and games)
,
I wanted to introduce myself into the forum...I am 19 years of age and still love anime
...I consider myself one of the original anime lovers, since I grew up
watching it with my dad (Astro Boy)when it was begining to be released into the
US. After Voltron and Sailor Moon hit I dont think I ever looked back!
I am a total finatic when it comes to art and love to support anyone who is willing to put there skills up for critique!
I am an
artist myself however me and the computer programs for drawing dont mesh too
well. I wish I knew how to work one of those programs or even knew which program
to have... 
...
But all you artist get a big "kudos" from me! And if anyone can lend me a hand up into the realm of Miniotokyo I would love to have it!
I may love anime...but I am a totally n00b when it comes to this stuff!
I have been a fan of music my whole life! Music is an international language if you think about it! You dont have to understand the language the song is sung in to dance to it, enjoy it, or just listen to it. Music means differnet things to different people...and if you really wanna know what the singer is saying, look it up just like you said.
Just look at the theme song to Ghost in the Shell. The words are all in Russian but its the theme to a Japanese anime that is viewed by people who speak English (or other languages) But we still enjoy it! [and wow her voice is awesome!]
Yeah, I would like to know more also...
I am new here too so I am fairly freindless myself....sorry to invade on your poll...
...but where should I introduce myself...here? Or when I add
someones artwork to my fav. section? (oh man the art is amazing!) Its so fun to
meet others with the same interests as me, 
most
of my friends tell me anime is only a dumb kids cartoon... 
... 
but we
all know its better than that...even though cartoons rule! 
But I was
just wonderin' cuz I dont wanna do something wrong... 
which usually happens anyways*shrug* 
And Oh man! These smilies are addicting..they are so cool!
Back to you...I will totally be your friend
*deep breath* Yosh! I am drawn to animes that are well balanced in most aspects of storytelling. An anime that posesess Comedy
,
Action, some Romance, Character flaws, and as always, a good evil villian! 
If the anime
lacks a good evil villian, the anime doesnt seem as spectacular when the
villians are defeated (or when they win in some cases)! 
Although, I
am a fan of story twists, but I do preffer when the good guys win. As long as
the fight was good! aka acurate fighting scenes, unbelievable stunts and blood.
The blood I think reminds the viewer of the pain the character is experiencing
and helps draw the viewer into believing in the anime at a more realistic level.
Plus its cool! 
I also like when an anime gets right into the story or the action, no wasted time, becasue when an anime takes a while to get started, it isnt as enjoyable to watch unless you force yourself to sit through it.
And lets not forget animation...if the animation is bad it will effect the story and how the viewers see or relate to the characters as well. *nods*
Yeah..If male...oh man, Eiri from Gravitation is so hot with his galsses but that would be a very diffucult cosplay to recognise.
If you want
something more recongnisable maybe General Hughes from FMA. Or Midou Ban from
Get backers, he is cool, but i supose those are more like sunglasses...its a
possiblity though since he almost always wears them.
Lemeesee...if female...you could totally do Lady Une from Gundam Wing, or maybe Robin from Witch Hunter Robin, her glasses are a certain shape though,
so
unless you wnted to put some money into it or didnt mind the difference, that is
a good one to do. *nods* Fuu from Magic Knight Rayearth is a good one, oh man
there are so many...uh...Yomi from Azumanga Daioh or Yomiko Readman from R.O.D.
or even Hitomi from Real Bout High School. the last one i can think of is Hikari
fom Haibane Renmei. Well thats it off the top of my head. I hope that enough
Good
Luck! I may think of more later! 
YES!
KT
= IchiRuki! + Renji and me! YAY! wait, 
that can't happen... 
aww,
But still IchiRuki! 
Oh man! Thats always the best part!