Xbolt's Anime Reviews Archives - Homeschooling Teen

Televised Animation: East vs. West

After watching and analyzing both American and Japanese animation, I will never look at cartoons the same way again.

For those who are new to Japanese anime, the best introduction may be watching an anime movie.

An epic anime series from Studio Ghibli now available on Amazon!

There are many animes that I like, but I think these are the best.

A fantasy adventure that shows how appearances can be deceiving.

An anime about two sisters and their encounters with supernatural creatures.

This anime skillfully weaves together elements of mystery, action, and film noir.

From the creators of “Ghost in the Shell,” a wonderful anime about a girl coming to terms with the loss of her father.

It’s fun to watch this anime about the silly antics and crazy adventures of a group of intellectually gifted, super wealthy students.

A unique perspective-twisting fantasy adventure about two people separated by opposite gravities.

It’s well worth watching this anime even if the Scarlet Angel itself is a bit anticlimactic after all the buildup over two seasons.

If you love the theatre or are an aspiring actor, you will like this anime about a teenage girl who trains to be a stage actress.

A refreshingly different series that combines history and politics with science fiction and anime action.

A unique anime that can be best described as “Medieval Mecha.”

An enjoyable Japanese animated adventure movie written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

A Japanese Anime Based on Norse Mythology!

This time travel anime follows mad scientist KYOUMA HOUOUIN, certainly the coolest scientist ever. (Sorry, Bill Nye.)

Takumi Nishijou suffers from intense delusions, and has a hard time telling what is real and what is not.

My Neighbor Totoro tells the story of two young girls and their interactions with friendly forest spirits in rural postwar Japan.

Princess Mononoke (“Mononoke-hime”) is a historical fantasy adventure film written and directed by anime legend Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli.

A lot of the stuff that’s featured in this anime sounds like something right out of Psychology 101.

If you like serious animes, female heroines, cultural studies, firearms, motorcycles, road trips, and/or food for thought – you will enjoy this!