Studio Ghibli or Disney ?

Disney, it’s a name known worldwide for its many animated masterpieces, Snow White, Cinderella, Pinocchio, Lion King, Fantasia Aladdin, and the list goes on and on. If Disney makes it you can almost guarantee it’s going to be a smash hit.

But what about Japan, can any of their Anime rival Disney huh Liandro? You’re always praising Anime and saying that nothing compares to it. Well Anime doesn’t compare to Disney.

Jeez why are you so defensive, you’re right nothing compares to Disney. What Disney has created and done for so many years is amazing. But don’t put all your chips on Disney because Japan has a studio that can rival, even Disney.

Studio Ghibli, have you heard of it, maybe, maybe not. Studio Ghibli has been around since 1985 with its first animated motion picture coming out titled Castle in the Sky in 1986. When the movie was released it gained critic success all around the world. From this point on anything Studio Ghibli produced was one hit after another. Grave of Fireflies, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Whisper of the Heart, Howl’s Moving Castle, Ponyo, Arrietty and Spirited Away are just name a few. Studio Ghibli saw both critical and box office success around the world. All of these movies became staples that laid a strong foundation of what the future held for Studio Ghibli.

Isao Takahata, and especially Hayao Miyazaki got very much attention from the media and fans alike for being the main driving forces behind the success of Studio Ghibli. At this point in his career if Hayao Miyazaki made a movie or was associated with it, you know it was going to be gold. Miyazaki pours his imagination and love for story telling in all his movies, and you can tell. Each movie he makes is extremely imaginative and pushes the bounds of animation. This is art at its best I'm not kidding guys check him  out.

As a matter of fact Disney recognizes Studio Ghibli and is their main U.S. Distributor so that says a lot.

These are my favorite Studio Ghilbi films so far. Sadly I haven't watched all of them.

Anime Amino Fun Time App

Hey there guys, I just discovered an awesome app called Anime Animo. It’s an app that can be downloaded for Apple or Android mobile devices. Think Of Anime Animo as Twitter or Tumblr but completely tailored to Anime. The Animo community is so nice and helpful. I’ve had my account for only a week and I’ve already had meaningful conversations with complete friendly strangers. I mean it I’ve had nothing but good experiences. You can create blogs, questions, polls, or real time chat rooms. The community is incredibly active and you can always find something to do. More info on the app HERE

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Anime Convention Experience (Naka-Kon)

This way my first Anime convention ever, in fact it was the first convention I've ever attended. I really enjoyed it and had a blast. There was a ton of people and more than half of them were dressed up as their favorite character (Cosplay). It was really neat to see a stranger dressed up as your favorite character. I was able to get Junko Takeuchi's autograph, for those of you who don't know who she is, she is the Japanese voice actor for Naruto. I was actually first in line believe it or not.

Picture taken by Kristina Boudhara 

The event was three days long and there was so much to do it was quite overwhelming, in fact I didn't get attend a lot of the panels I wanted to because I was either too late for them or the rooms got too full. I wish I would have looked at the schedule better and planned out my days, I feel I missed out on a lot.

None the less I was able to buy a bunch of fabric posters, shirts and other merchandise. Would I do it  again?  Yes, yes I would.

Picture taken by Kristina Boudhara

Naka-Kon 2016 you better watch out, I'm going to train and come back stronger than ever.

(proceeds to sit down and eat week old  birthday cake)

Iconic U.S Anime Openings

I've talked about Anime opening credits and praised them for their attention to detail. But U.S. can hit it out of the park as well. These two anime openings were praised and loved by all anime watchers back in the 90's, songs were spot on.

Spring 2015 Anime Line Up

I can’t keep going like this

You can’t die Liandro whose going to run your blog, I certainly can’t do it.

It’s okay my hypothetical Amigo, its coming can’t you feel it?

Feel what?

The bitter cold that once froze our blood instantaneously is only but a fleeting passenger, no longer will we have to wear layers upon layers of clothing, no longer will we have to carry tissues in our pockets, we'll replace warm tea with Iced Tea, but more importantly we’ll fill our screens with new anime. Spring season of anime is coming upon us. Smash hits like Parasyte the Maxim, Toyko Ghoul, Your Lie in April, Death Parade and Seven Deadly Sins are coming to an end. Just as spring promises to bring life back to our mother Earth, Spring anime season 2015 will keep that life inside of us burning bright.

Uh so you’re fine.

Yea I just had a cramp.

What’s up guys, Just wanted to throw some information your way. This List  compiles new and some returning anime coming out spring 2015. I’ve seen stronger line ups (in my opinion) the last 2 years. But I’m still pretty happy with the shows coming out. For example there are 3 anime that I’m officially listing as Liandro’s Top Must Watch for 2015 these shows include

Ore Monogatari

Baby Steps Season 2

And NINJA SLAYER         

Other shows stand out like Fate/Stay Night, Vampire Holmes, Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Alternative Architecture, Gintama 2015 release, Lupin the III 2015 release, Nisekoi season 2

Last but not least Ace of Diamond and Kuroko no Basket will be carrying over into the spring line up as well.

So that’s about it guys, if you’re a hardcore fan let me know what you’re looking forward to, if you have no idea what I’m talking about check out the list, each show has a summary up. It’s a great time to get into Anime if you already don’t watch it. Trust me. 

Say it Loud and Proud

Let’s go back to 6^th grade little Liandro was trying to find his place in his schools popularity hierarchical ladder. I was surrounded with people I called friends who had very different interest than me. Which in no way is bad, well not until they put you down at for having your own interest that is.

Around this time began watching an Anime by the name of Naruto, from earlier posts you already know I became quite  fond of this certain show. I wanted my friends to know about it and watch it as well, because I thought it was that cool. They did and had fairly nice things to say about it, well at least some of them did. Which was fine with me everybody has their own opinion, I shortly after began watching another Anime called Beck Mongolian Chop Squad. I thought it was awesome and couldn’t wait to tell my friends about it. As I brought it up in one of our daily conversations I became the target of insults, they could care less what I had to say and made fun of me for watching Anime. I learned immediately to not talk about it again at all in school.

My whole High School career I went trying to join sports or hanging out with “Cool Kids” just to fit in. I rejected what I truly was interested in and gave up precious time just to not feel like an outcast. The summer after graduation I lost all contact with all my old “friends” and began immersing myself in my own interest, one of which was anime. I know this isn’t an incredibly inspirational story, I didn’t go through major hardship, It was just a case of me sacrificing the things I loved because I was too scared to become a target.

Don’t forsake yourself for others who don’t care about you, if you have something you love hold on to it tight and it will take you to a place you want to be. For example through anime I have been able to make great friends who still stay in contact with me even after moving 200 miles away or friends who share completely different interest than me but would never put me down for it. What do you love? Say it loud and proud and others will follow, trust me.

Anime Convention Info

What's up guys, today I will be throwing some Anime News your way, March 13th-15th, Overland KS will be the home of the annual NAKA-KON.

What's NAKA-KON Liandro?

It's a three day event of Anime. Panels, Performances, Contest, Sales, you name it.

For more information check out naka-kon.com

I'll be there so that's already a plus, oh yea and if you're going could I crash with you. I don't have money for a hotel so I'm going to be sleeping in my car..........................

See you all there!!!!!