Anime World. From Pokémon to Death Note: How the World of Japanese Animation Has Changed

"So... I warn you: everything you will read now may seem silly and even melodramatic. But this is not written by my hands. It is written by my heart and love. Do you understand what I mean?" — Ogest J. Babington, one of the authors of this book. Film critic and well-known video blogger Chris Stuckmann, along with his co-authors, has created a very special and charming book about Japanese animation. Inside, you will find dozens of reviews and personal stories from different people about how anime changed their lives. This is not just a list of the most popular films (such a list can be easily found on the internet). It reflects on the influence anime has had on representatives of several generations. From "Ghost in the Shell" to "Your Name", from "Cowboy Bebop" to "My Neighbor Totoro", from "Pokémon" to "Naruto", from "Sailor Moon" to "Death Note" — each anime in this book can evoke a wave of nostalgia, become an unexpected discovery, occupy your evening, or help you cope with a difficult situation. "Anime World" is about what makes anime not just entertainment, but a true art form with millions of followers around the world. If any of your friends still consider anime "just kids' cartoons", let them read this book.