Shoujo: The other major genre of anime that needs to be addressed is Shoujo. Aimed traditionally at girls, Shoujo works tend to focus on relationships and romance rather than friendship and fighting, and center female characters more prominently than Shonen. Like Shonen though, Shoujo is a vast and intricate genre…
Shonen is one of the most popular and expansive genres of anime. Dating back to the works of Osamu Tezuka, Shonen has traditionally largely been targeted at boys but has been enjoyed of people of all ages and genders. Usually focusing on action, the power of friendship, and known more…
It’s impossible to talk about anime movies without talking about the influence of Hayao Miyazaki. Often noted as the one of the most important anime creators in Japan and as the co-founder of the major studio, Studio Ghibli; Miyazaki has had an enormous impact in Japan with his varied and…
