Sunday, August 31, 2008

Azumanga Daioh Anime

Some say that Azumanga Daioh Anime is moe, but it does not feel that way; well, perhaps Chiyo is a bit childish, but she is a child after all. The other students are not moe at all. The cuteness factor is a lot less and it has more of a gritty feel.

However, Azumanga Daioh is not realistic. The girls do not talk about boyfriends or jobs. In fact, none of them has a job. Most girls get a job babysitting at 10 or 11 and by the time they are twelve they have a bit of money to buy things like a cell phone and cute clothes.

These girls are 17 and 18 and the act like elementary. They do not talk about boyfriends or problems with parents or even a bad boss. The episodes deal with the same gag over and over, like a girl that pets cats and gets bitten, or a girl who can't swim, or a girl who screams when she sees a bug in class.

In contrast the anime Lucky star has its main character Konata lament that she does not have a boyfriend and talk about getting a new job at a cosplay cafe making it feel real. Azumanga is phony with a 70's mindset. Where are the cellphones in Azumanga?

Sorry guys, but this is not elementary school, baking cookies is a 5th grade activity, a girl in 11th grade is more worried about if she can buy a car and how to afford insurance. A typical topic of conversation is how she got grounded for coming home at 3am.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Trendsetter

In the hunt for the next cool thing, we are looking at new animes. Don't be afraid to be the first on your block that listens to new music or watches on youtube new manga. As always Japan leads the way for this alpha puppy. It is the land of all things coooool anf kawaii!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

moe anime


Unlike regular anime and manga with the big robots and the wars, moe anime is much more calm and romantic. It is innocent and affectionate, without the battles and explosions.

I prefer a romantic comedy to an epic battle. Those who have been in war see that it is not heroic, but rather a tragedy that we would not wish to befall us.

That is why moe anime adds to the joy of life. It reminds us of silly happy moments from our childhood when we dreamed big dreams and were filled with a sense of wonder.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

maxmoe is the maximum moe

I will create a group for moe anime. The revolution is here with maxmoe anime. Time to find out what the buzz is all about.