Anime

Index of Anime Series - Richard Llewellyn has compiled an extensive index of Anime series appearing in the U.S. The alphabetically organized database provides such goodies as the broadcast dates, both the English and Japanese titles, as well as a complete rundown of the voice over artists.

Anime for Dummies: FAQs, Primers, Help Guides - Questions about Yu-Gi-Oh or DBZ? Trying to find out what a Pikachu is? Or are you just looking for a good primer on Anime in general? This site is an excellent resource for FAQs on most popular anime series.

Kids' Anime - A good resource for information on popular children's anime series. Features links to show information, cards, and games for Yu Gi Oh, Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Card Captors, and Hamtaro.

Dragon Ball GT - The official Dragonball GT site offers the GT series videos (uncut), beginning with Baby-Affliction. You can even pre-order soon-to-be released series videos.

The Evolution of Anime in the US - Gloriya's Domain Animanga provides a decade by decade synopsis of the evolution of Anime in the U.S., including the theme songs to nostalgic series such as Astro Boy, Speed Racer, and Gigantor. Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer!

Anime News Service - Want to get advance notice of when Final Fantasy: Unlimited will be released in the U.S.? Or find out exciting new developments in the world of cine-manga? The Anime News Service keeps its finger on the pulse of all that is viewable Anime.

Anime Reviews - Looing for the lowdown on The Princess Mononoke, Tenchi Muyo!, or other popular Anime DVDs before you buy? The Anime Cafe offers articulate and comprehensive overviews of Anime movies and series, alphabetically arranged for easy searching.

DiscountAnimeDVD.com - With free shipping on orders over $100 (US customers only), DiscountAnimeDVD.com is the place to shop for DBZ, Evangelion, and other boxed sets at reasonable prices. DiscountAnimeDVD.com also provides a wide selection of NuTech Hentai titles. International shipping available.

Anime DVD/VHS Releases - This handy reference site might relieve your dependence on the local video store clerks by providing an "at-a-glance" guide to new and upcoming DVD/VHS releases.

DVD Releases, Exchanges, and News - AnimeNation compiles all the DVD scoops under one easy search. Whether you're trying to get the mono-tracked Sugar DVD swapped out for stereo, or want to find out about the latest boxed sets, AnimeNation tells all.

Anime Collectables - Anime Collectables provides an extensive range of figurines and cels from various popular Anime series and moves, including Sailor Moon mini-figures. Site features world-wide shipping.

Super Deformed (Chibi) Gundams - If you adore Chibi Gundams, Wall of Fame.net has the largest collection of SD collectibles under one virtual roof, from BanDai series #1 through #234. With a brick and mortar walk-in store in Saline, MI, you can even call them toll-free if the Super Deformed model you desire can't be found.

Dragonball Z BanDai Collectible Figures - Looking for hard to find limited edition DBZ battle figures from BanDai? Wall of Fame.net provides a selection of nearly 50 of these elusive collectibles, some with moving parts and accessories. Selection includes such favorites as Piccolo, Vegeta, Gohan, and Trunks.

Dragonball Z, Gundam and Yu-Gi-Oh Action Figures - GetCollecting.com offers a wide selection of Dragonball Z, Gundam and Yu-Gi-Oh action figures, collectibles, and models, including hard to find vehicles such as the Zeus Gundam and Mobile Chariot.

Anime Action Figures - Action Figure Collecting from About.com features Toy Fair reports, reviews, and links to anime action figures and other Japanese toy collectibles.

Cosplay Girls: Japan's Live Animation Heroines - A colorful book that will have you gasping at the imaginative costumes designed by anime femme fans, Cosplay Girls gives you a front row seat to anime and manga fashion. The book also provides helpful hints on costume how-to's, makeup, hair, and posing.

AnimeFEST 2003 - Everything is bigger in Texas, and anime conventions are no exception. If you missed this year's AnimeFEST, this site's extensive coverage will make you feel you've attended - Texas style.

2003 Anime Convention Schedule - Hoping to plan ahead for your next anime con? A Fan's View provides a comprehensive schedule of anime cons worldwide. The hyperlinked calendar takes you directly to the official sites for the cons and even tells you who the invited guests of honor will be.

Cosplay Pictures - No anime convention would be complete without character costumes and the cosplay. Cosplay.com posts a wide range of beautiful pictures from the various conventions they attend.

Anime Fans Rate the Conventions - Before you spend your hard earned dollars, euros, or yen traveling to that distant convention, check out AnimeWebTurnpike and find out what other fans have had to say about it. Or rank them yourself, from -5 to 10.

Stone Bridge Press - Stone Bridge Press is home to many anime books, including Ryan Omega's "Anime Trivia Quizbook" and Helen McCarthy's biography, "Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation".

Anime Book Store - A large selection of anime books, sorted by series or artist, including several anime drawing guides and illustrated collections.

Anime novels & mangazines - Ranging literally from A to Z, Discount Anime DVD offers the most comprehensive library of anime books and manga.

Make Your Own Anime - Drawing anime may not be as hard as you think. With moderate art skills, a scanner, and a good graphics program, you can soon be on your way to creating custom anime fan art of your own. Make Your Own Anime steps you through the process, from initial sketch to frameable art.

How To Draw Anime Style Art - Akemi's Anime World gives excellent guidance geared to the beginning artist. Helpful hints to figuring out proportions and blocking out the body with bubbles will have even the most intrepid designers showing off their anime art in no time.

Anime Fan Art and Wallpaper - The anime fan art on these pages will leave you breathless. From thumbnail sketches to 800x600 wallpaper, each is a work of art worthy of being recognized. Gallery collections shown are contributed by Amber Anime Archive, Anime Project Alliance, and Arjenteam Anita.

What Anime Art Style Are You? - Let the theOtaku.com: Guru tell you what anime art style you're drawn in. Are you one of the twiggy characters of Evangelion or are you a full-figured earthy type in the manner of Maison Ikkoku? Take the quiz then display your personal anime figure on your website.

MANGA! MANGA! The World of Japanese Comics - Frederik L. Schodt's "Manga! Manga!", first published in 1983, has become THE manga bible for manga otaku. A Collector's Edition is available for serious manga enthusiasts.

Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga - Published in 1996 as a sequel to Frederik L. Schodt's "Manga! Manga!", the author examines manga's impact on society and the evolution of anime. Dubbed by some as the "New Testament" of manga, the book serves as a definitive resource to modern manga.

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon - An historical introduction to the precursor of the popular anime series, Sailor Moon, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon began as a manga about "sailor-suited allies of justice".

Rei's Anime and Manga Page - If you're looking for a deeper understanding of manga and its relation to anime, this site provides provocative essays on everything from manga's philosophical teachings to gender, ethnic, and racial stereotypes in manga.