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Japan imported the concept of animation from the West, but quickly took the art in different directions. As a result there are several differences between Japanese cartoons (commonly called “anime”) and those made in the United States.

One difference is subject matter. Anime sometimes has the reputation of being incredibly violent or pornographic in nature. This is true for many Japanese cartoons, but by no means all. In America, and the West in general, cartoons are usually seen as mainly child-oriented, even if there are several notable exceptions (The Simpsons, (more…)

In the past, the Funnies–the comic strips which appear in your daily newspaper and in color on Sundays–were a great form of entertainment for the whole family. With the decline of the newspaper, they would appear to be waning. However, many of these strips have made their way on to television and thanks to You Tube and other sites, they will live forever.

Perhaps the most popular comic strip to make it to television was Peanuts. The late Charles Schulz’s characters live forever in the many specials that were broadcast for decades in prime time.

There (more…)

If you asked ten people what their favorite cartoon characters are, you will get varied responses, however it is likely that you will hear the same characters time and time again. Some of the greatest cartoon characters are animals and some of these cartoon animals have withstood the test of time. Classic cartoons are such a strong part of history that they are among the most recognized art in the world.

Some of the names that you are likely to hear include classics such as Mickey Mouse, Heathcliff, Scooby Doo, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, Bugs Bunny, (more…)

Violent cartoons are a Saturday morning ritual for many children, and have been for many decades. Many classic cartoons, such as “Looney Tunes”, contain lots of violence between the characters. These cartoons were never intended for children viewers. They were originally made to be shown before feature films in movie theatres for adult viewing. In recent years, cartoons such as “Pokemon” have become known for their violent content and popularity among kids.

Research has shown that as much as 70 percent (more…)