What is "Anime'?

[angels4u]

Did anybody here ever heard of Japanese "Anime"?

Thanks, Angels

[Guest The Chief]

"Anime" is animation drawn by Japanese or Asian animators. It tends to be directed (such as Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon. Megaman, and One Piece) and can be construed as non-Christian in content (although there are over 87,000 Christian Anime sites on the Web). Be very wary of content, as some introduces you to things such as Egyptian "gods," demonology, and other things that can be detrimental to the Christian's walk. Remember, we are to "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 5:21 - 23).

[angels4u]

Thank you for replying you said there are over 87,000 Christian Anime sites on the web?

Anime" is animation drawn by Japanese or Asian animators

?

And thats all there is to it?

I do know about the occult meanings behind it but I thought there might be more to it

[InternalFlame]

Anime is simply tranlated really into cartoons. It's japanese cartoons.

Just to clear things up, there is good and bad anime. I don't consider the 'anime' they show on fox real anime. There is some very good stuff with excellent plotlines that are not shown on television because it requires an attention span of more than a minute.

Just like american shows there is some anime that you should avoid.

[Guest Gladiator4God]

what i have seen so far on cartoon network is bad stuff, levatation talking to spirits to mention a few...i am sure there is some of this drawn for the christian but its rare as i havent seen it yet, i just have my son trained not to watch it

[Guest Annatar: Bringer of Gifts]

Although anime isn't particularly edifying, the vast majority of it isn't any more dangerous than Loony Toons. Too many parents forbid their children from viewing any form of entertainment that contains fantastical elements. Children have amazing imaginations that need to be stimulated.

Edited March 3, 2006 by Matthitjah

[deadman1204]

anime is a wonderful media. Its pretty much an outlet for any idea that cannot or won't be made into a movie. Space aliens that are addicted to cocanuts? It could turn out to be a great comedy anime. A character study on relationship strains due to aging differences when one is across the galexy? Another very interesting and totally different anime.

The only thing that really links all of it is that its animated.

[Timebender#1]

Here's something to consider about anime; a very large portion of the anime shows out there have the characters involved in stuff that includes demons like in Shaman King where the main character invites a demon to indwell him. The anime aimed at teens and adults often includes mature themes that would earn it a PG-13 or R rating. So I would say that we as Christians shouldn't fill are minds with such ****.

Edited March 3, 2006 by Matthitjah

[nebula]

Never accuse Jap Anime of being a cartoon to a die-hard fan!

I'm serious.

Cartoons are meant for children; anime is not, not in it's truest form.

Think of anime as "animated production."

Artistically, it is very good, I'll give that. But real hardcore anime is not something you want your kids seeing.

There's a darkness that comes through these movies and episodes. And if you get the versions that are not edited for American TV - they are full of nudity, violence like seen in R-rated movies, and themes that make ones spirit (those of us who are sensitive anyway) feel like we've been dipped in sludge.

The anime that have taken over cartoons in the US are toned down versions. For instance, in the original versions of Yu-Gi-Oh, several female card characters are partially or completely nude (esp. the fairy-type creatures). To be acceptable in the US, they had to add clothes, but even then the clothing is seductive.

But it is the way of the world, after all.

[deadman1204]

Here's something to consider about anime; a very large portion of the anime shows out there have the characters involved in stuff that includes demons like in Shaman King where the main character invites a demon to indwell him. The anime aimed at teens and adults often includes mature themes that would earn it a PG-13 or R rating. So I would say that we as Christians shouldn't fill are minds with such crap.

So are alot of books and movies out there.

I would say your being biased. No matter where you look there will be good and bad uses of media. Should I never read again cause some people write books I disagree with?