Know difference between Lesbian and Yuri?

Recently I’ve been posting list of newly starting Anime from July in Japan.

New Anime Starting July in Japan Part One
New Anime Starting July in Japan Part Two
New Anime Starting July in Japan Part Three

And realized that recent Anime has a tendency of Yuri.
I’ve been using Lesbian(in Japanese Lezu) and Yuri alternatively without knowing the difference.

There aren’t firm definitions for both words as genre.
You know, genres are vague.

CAUTION: Lezu in this post refers to genre of Anime, not real people.

Here are several post and sleds discussing the difference of Lezu and Yuri.
-Yuri is happier
-Yuri is more pure
-Yuri is only kissing and hugging, Lezu goes further.
-Lezu is grotesque, Yuri is fantasy
-Lezu and Yuri is completely different
-In Yuri, girls don’t see female as sex appeal, in Lezu they do.
-Yuri is Girls love

Seem like there is a big difference between Lezu and yuri anime and Manga.
I still can’t define it clearly but here is my conclusion.

Yuri Anime is about girls and girls in relationship between best friend and a lover.
Lezu Anime is about girls and girls in relationship of lovers or sex friends.

Here is a post of Uncyclopedia about yuri.
The impression I get is this is a definition of Lezu genre. Can you sense the difference?

List of beautiful Yuri Anime
-Maria-sama ga miteru
-StrawberryPanic
-Hito Hira
-Kanamemo
-Aoii Hana
-Sasamekikoto
-Kareido Star
-Kanazuki no Miko
-Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito
-MADLAX
-PIECE@PIECES
-Blue_Drop
-Rei-Akai Chou
-Rule of rose
-Candy boy
-Mnemosyne
Recourse

Know what's comming up?

New Anime Starting July in Japan Part One
New Anime Starting July in Japan Part Two

New Anime Starting July in Japan Part Tree

Here is a list of Japanese Anime starting July 2009.

09/07/09-Title: Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Genre: School girl, Heart warming, Family, Seiouse
11/07/09-Title: Yokuwakaru Gendai Mahou Genre: School girl, Magic, Action, Moe, bit Ecchi
09/07/09-Title: Isekaino Seikishi Monogatari Ep.5 Genre: Fantasy, School, Ecchi, Moe
09/07/09-Title: Hetaria Axis Powers Second Season Genre: Gag, Boys Love,

Yep, this is it for July.
Found Anime you want to watch?

Know what's comming up?

New Anime Starting July in Japan Part One


New Anime Starting July in Japan Part Two

Here is a list of Japanese Anime starting July 2009.

05/07/09-Title: Kuruneko Genre: Heart worming, Cat
05/07/09-Title: Princess Lover Genre: Ecchi, Romance
05/07/09-Title: AIKa ZERO Epsode1 Genre: Gun Shooting, Action, Ecchi, School girls
05/07/09-Title: Kanamemo Genre: Moe, Lolita, Schoo Girls, Yuri
06/07/09-Title: GA Geijyutsuka Art Design Class Genre: Moe, School girls
07/07/09-Title: Sorano Mani Mani Genre: School Club
08/07/09-Title: Ookami to Koushinryou Genre: Romance, Beast girl, Moe

Know what's comming up?

New Anime Starting July in Japan Part One

Here is a list of Japanese Anime starting July 2009.

01/07/09-Title: Umineko no Narukoroni Genre:Mystery, Moe, Official Homepage

01/07/09-Title: Aoi Hana Genre: Yuri, Love, Moe, Official Homepage

02/07/09-Title: Needless Genre: Battle Action, Moe, Official Homepage

02/07/09-Title: Taishou Yakyu Musume Genre: School Girls, Sport,Moe, Yuri, Ecchi? Official Homepage

03/07/09-Title: Bakemonogatari Genre: Mystery, Moe, Official Homepage

04/07/09-Title: Element Hunter Genre: Adventure, Official Homepage

04/07/09-Title: CANAAN Genre: Suspense, Moe, Official Homepage

04/07/09-Title: San Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Genre: School Girls, Moe, Ecchi? Official Homepage

Love Princess Lover?

10 more days to Japanese Ecchi Anime Princess Lover!



What is Princess Lover?
It is a Japanese Anime starting 5th of June 2009. It is originally a Japanese Ecchi Adventure PC Game for over 18 by PC soft maker Ricotta. And this Ecchi game is becoming an anime! Can’t wait!

Since it is an normal Anime, not adult, it probably wont be too Ecchi but still looks cool on PV.
Watch PV?
Princess Lover Game Official Website has real Ecchi CG. MUST check it out!

Princess Lover Anime Official Website (Watch PV here)
Princess Lover Game Official Website
Princess Lover Game Official Website Sample CG (Ecchi)
Princess Lover Game Official Website Goods (Ecchi)



Picture above is from more Princess Lover Game Official Website Goods Ecchi illustarion here.
You shoud go see it. It's great!

Like Japanese Anime xxxHolic?

Japanese Anime xxxHolic new original anime is coming out!

It will be released as a supplement of the Original Manga volume 16.

Waite till more info!

xxxHolic is a Japanese Anime and Manga by Clamp.

Clamp is a famous Manga writer unit in Japan.

Their reprizenting Manga.

-X

-Card Captor Sakura

-Tsubasa

-Chobits

Etc.

Want Clamp Official Free Icon?

Must read terms of use.

Clamp Official Website

Anime Tsubasa and xxxHolic Official web site

Know Tatakau Shisyo Series?

The frist volume of Tatakau Shisho (Fighting Librarian) series, “Tatakau shisho to Koisuru Bakudan” (Fighting Librarian and a bomb fell in love) is becoming an Anime this fall!

What is Tatakau Shisho (Fighting Librarian)?
It is a Japanese Light novel by Ishio Yamagata.

Super Dash

Love Ecchi Anime? Japanese Anime Character-Chu-Bura

Japanese Manga Chu-Bra is becoming an Anime!



Whay is Chu-Bra?
It is a Japanese Manga by Yumi Tanaka.
It is about Junior high schoolgirls and lingerie.
The main character of this Anime, Nayu Hamaya is a brilliant student, but obsessed in girls lingerie. So she founded a lingerie -lovers' club to proclaime the importance of lingerie.

A gag Anime, might be good for girls who’s starting to where bra.
Detailed info not announced yet!

Chu-Bra
Yumi Tanaka

Who is the strongest Japanese Anime Character?

Here is a result of “Who is the strongest Japanese Anime Character Ranking.”

This survey was done on Japanese portal website Goo Ranking. There were 9844 votes on this topic.

“Which Japanese Anime Character is the strongest?” is a common topic in Japan. It’s not something we discuss in constant but when it comes in topic, the conversation will swell. I think it is a good topic for all ages.

1^st Goku (from Japanese Anime Dragon Ball Z)

2^nd Doraemon (from Japanese Anime Doraemon)

3^rd Arare Norimaki (from Japanese Anime Arare-chan)

4^th Kenshiro (from Japanese Anime Hokuto no Ken)

5^th Routsu (from Japanese Anime Kotirakatsushikaku kouenmae Hatsushusho)

6^th Atom (from Japanese Anime Astroboy Atom)

7^th Gohan Son (from Japanese Anime Dragon Ball Z)

8^th Duke Tougou (from Japanese Anime Golgo13)

9^th Monky D Rufy (from Japanese Anime One Peace)

10^th Kinniku Suguru (from Japanese Anime Kinniku Man)

Goo Ranking

Entered for WCS?

Entry for WCS (World Cosplay Summit) have started!



Entry form


Preelection for WCS Japan representative started on 15th of June 2009. The due for the entry is 6th of July 2009. You still have plenty of time so get ready!

What is WCS (World Cosplay Summit)?
A Summit of cosplayers from 15 countries in the world. Preelection will be held in each countries, and the champion of the country will come to Japan for the championship held in Aichi Japan.

Resource Article
World Cosplay Summit Official Page (English)

Love Queen’s Blade? Good News for you!

Japanese Anime Queen’s Blade in going on for second season.
Detailed information will be announced by magazines and other media.



What is Queen’s Blade?
Japanese Anime that originate in American Game Lost world. It is a new type of game system that is based on illustration book.

Queen's Blade Wikipedia
Lost World Wikipedia
Anime Queen's Blade HP

Love Japanese Anime Sengoku Basara?

Yippee! Good new for Sengoku Basara Lovers!
Decision made for Anime Sengoku Basara second season.
Detailed information about Japanese Anime Sengoku Basara Second season is not announced yet, but it is estimated to come out in 2010.



Can’t wait!

Anime Sengoku Basara Homepage

Love Japanese Anime Kuroshitsuji?

Yippee!
Japanese Anime Kuroshitsuji second season confirmed.
Seems like Japanese Anime Kuroshitsuji did well on its sales, it is now heading for its second season. Dates aren’t announced yet, but I can’t wait!

Saw Mamoru Oshii’s new film?

The internationally famous Japanese Anime and movie director Mamoru Oshii’s new film “Miyamoto Musashi” is on road show since 13th June 2009.



Who is Mamoru Oshii?
Mainly known as a Japanese Anime and movie director, but plays many roles in variety of action such as game creator, writer and plot writer. Anime “Innocence,” “Ghost in the Shell” and “The Sky Crawlers.”

Place to watch
Theater Shinjyuku
Theater Umeda
Gold Theater

Miyamoto Musashi Official HP

Which Japanese Anime Character for your Broom?

Continuant of yesterday’s ranking from female position.
On 11th of June 2009, “Anime and Game Only Rintone” website for mobile, managed by Recochoku Co. announced a “Best Japanese Anime Character for Marring Ranking.” This ranking result is from a survey done during 28th May to 1st June 2009, to the users.

Which Japanese Anime Character for your Broom?

1st Kyoya Hibari (from Japanese Anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn)

Reason: Very cool and strong but likes small animals, and hamberg appeales cute.

2nd Gintoki Sakata (from Japanese Anime Gintama)

Reason: Makes girls feel she has to take care of him.

3rd Toushirou Hibiya (from Japanese Anime BLEACH)

Reason: Cute looking tickles motherfood.

mmm. Seems like “gap” is the keyword for girls too.

Below 4th

4th Mukuro Rokudou (from Japanese Anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn)
5th Sougo Okita (from Japanese Anime Gintama)
6th Masamune Date (from Japanese Anime Sengoku Basara)
7th Tsunyoshi Sawada (from Japanese Anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn)
8th Ichigo Kurosaki (from Japanese Anime BLEACH)
9th Sebastian Michaeris (from Japanese Anime Ruroshitsugi)
10th Toshirou Hijikata (from Japanese Anime Gintama)

Resource Article

Which Japanese Anime Character do you want for your Bride?

On 11th of June 2009, “Anime and Game Only Rintone” website for mobile, managed by Recochoku Co. announced a “Best Japanese Anime Character for Marring Ranking.” This ranking result is from a survey done during 28th May to 1st June 2009, to the users.

For “Best Japanese Female Anime Character for Marring Ranking,”
1st Rey Akiyama (from Japanese Anime K-on)

2nd Hinagiku Katsura (from Japanese Anime Hayate no Gotoku!!)

3rd Taiga Aisaka (from Japanese Anime Toradora!)


There are something in common for these character.
Can you guess?

The common ground on these three Japanese Anime Character is the “gap.”

1st place, Rey Akiyama from Japanese Anime K-on, is a very reliable girl, but on the other hand she is really shy and easily frightened.
2nd place, Hinagiku Katsura from Japanese Anime Hayate no Gotoku!!, is usually cool president of the student council but pure in love.
3rd place, Taiga Aisaka from Japanese Anime Toradora!, is a very strong girl but can’t do any thing in front of a guy she loves.

These big gap between the character’s usual appearance, and the inside seem to grab Japanese boys heart.

Below 3rd

4th Rukia (from Japanese Anime BLEACH)
5th Yuki Nagato (from Japanese Anime Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi)
6th Azusa Nakano (from Japanese Anime K-on)
7th Crome Dokuro (from Japanese Anime Katekyo Hitmap Rrborn)
8th Sheril Norm (from Japanese Anime Macros F)
9th Yui Hirasawa (from Japanese Anime K-on!)
10th Soryu Asuka Langey (from Japanese Anime Evangelion)

NEXT Which Japanese Anime Character do you want for your Broom?

Resource Article

Want to go to Bleach Special Live? Japanese Anime-Bleach

Japanese Anime Bleach Special Live; BLEACH x(times) Sambomaster Summer Holiday Special Live will be held on 5th of August 2009.

Hoo, what a log name.

Bleach Special Live
Date: 05/08/2009
Time: 16:00-19:00
Place: Tokyo Shimokitazawa Garden
Guest: Sambomaster/ SCANDAL (Japanese group the sings opening and the ending of Anime Bleach)


Tickets Will Be PRESENTED to pair 500 people!
Send post card to
Address:
〒102-8353　東京都千代田区六番町4番地5
(株)ソニー・ミュージックレコーズ
BLEACH×サンボマスター夏休みスペシャルライブ 係

In English:
BLEACH x Sambomaster Summer holiday Special live
Sony Music Records Co.
6-4-5, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-8353

Write: Your address, Your Name, Age, Sex, Phone Number
Date: 08/06/2009-03/07/2009 must arrive before 03/07/2009

Result will be announced by sending the tickets.
One person may only entry once.
May not sell on web.
The event is only complimentary tickets, no tickets will be sold.
Under 13 needs patents companion.
May be asked for ID.

BLEACH Special Live INFO
ShimoKitazawa GARDEN
Anime BLEACH

Going to whatch Anime Tokyo Magnitude 8.0? Japanese Anime- Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

Japanese Anime Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 will start on 09/07/2009 at Fuji TV Noitamina. Don’t miss!

Japanese are always aware of earthquake, but not every one is prepared for it although we have experienced the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. It’s been more than 10 years since that earthquake. Many people have experienced earthquakes, like Sumatra. This Anime might become an alert to the people who lives in a country that has earthquake.

Watch Preview of Anime Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

Going to the all night Anime event? Japanese Anime-Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Japanese Anime Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is celebrating it movie at all night event.
This event will play Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann the Movie Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Crimson Lotus Chapter and Spiral Stone Chapter one night. In this event, the director and plot editor and special guest will come for a talk show.
If you love Gurren Lagann, you can't miss this even!

Place: Shineme Sunshine Ikebukuro studio5
Time: 22:30 to 4:30am
Tickets: 2500 Yen Buy from here http://www2.css-ebox.jp/ikebukuro/schedule/

What is your favorite Manga? Japanes Anime-Obochama kun

Best seller Manga of May was announced by TORIKO a book store at Akihabara. The data is from a Manga website Manga Zenkan Dot Com that TORICO manages.

1st One Piece
2nd Obochama kun
3nd Aishiteru Kaiyou
4th Hanano Keiji
5th Slam Dunk
6th Full Metal Alchemist
7th Crows
8th Keion
9th Rookies
10th One Outs

Wow! Cant believe Obochama kun took the second place!
Do you even know Obochama kun? I don't know that much. I slight remember that there was a Anime Obochama kun when I was little.

What is Obochama kun? (info from wikipedia)
It is a Japanese Manga by Yoshinori Kobayasi. 28 volume in Manga, originally a serial Manga in a Japanese Manga magazine KoloKolo comic from 1986-94, and was Animated in 1989. The illustration and story was claimed vulgar and always highly ranked as a Manga/Anime that parents don't want their child to see.

It is quite an old Manga but why did it come 2nd?
It is the influence of Pachinko. Pachinko is a local Japanese casino. It is like between Pinball and a slot machine.
Recently, Obochama kun was made in to a Pachinko so that's why it made a big sales again.
4th ranked Hanano Keiji is also a Manga in early 90s and was made in to Pachinko recently.

I didn't know that Pachinko influences the sales of Manga. I don't go to Pachinko so I always though Pachinko was influenced buy Manga, because it originates in Manga. But I think the influence of Pachingo to Manga industry is much bigger.

Obochama kun Anime Opening


Obochama kun Anime Episode





Resource Article
TORIKO
Manga Zenkan Dot Com
Obochama kun wilkipedia

Forgot entry for TBS Anime Festa 2009?

Pre entry by Animate for TBS Anime Festa 2009 has started since 31st of May to 4th of June.
Forgot? Don't worry, there are still Pre release by Play Guide from 19th of June, entry form Lawson. The official announced release is from 20th of June, entry from Loppy at Lawson, or a telephone, or Internet don't miss. SEE this site for more info TBS Anime Festa 2009.
TBS Anime Festa 2009 will be heal on 22nd of Ougast at Bunkyou Sibic Hall.

What is TBS Anime Festa 2009?

This is a Festa managed by Japanese TV TBS, and it features Anime currently launched by TBS and will be launched. There will be Anime voice talent coming as a guest. Sounds fun!

TBS Anime Festa 2009

Want cool screen saver for free?

Sony released a cool screen saver for FREE.
The screen saver searches images related to the keyword you type.
For example, if you put Anime as a keyword, then it will go and find images relating Anime.
It's really cool so try it ounce.

Here is how to Download.

STEP1
Go to this website SONY BluRay Screen Saver

STEP2
Click the Download button at the lower left corner

STEP3
Scroll the terms of use to the bottom. Otherwise, the download button wont activate


STEP4
Click the download button. Remember to check your PC spec suites.


STEP5
Press OK


STEP6
Open the Zip file, and install the screen saver


STEP7
Click the icon of the screen saver

STEP8
In put the keyword.


STEP9
Set this screen saver from control panel

DONE

Have you tried it? It's cool! Try!!


Resource Article

Want Anime Keion's wallpaper? Free Anime Wallpaper

Here is a FREE Anime Keion's Wallpaper.
Anime Keion official wallpaper page
Go to the page avobe and you shoud be able to figure it out.


And! Here is a News related to Japanese Anime Keion.
This summer, July, Capsule size character figure of Anime Keion will be released. These figures are 10cm high and will be soled in a capsule machine(the machine you put coins in it and twist the handle, then a Capsule comes out)



What is Keion?
It is a Japanese Manga by Kakifurai. The Manga is a four scean(cut) Manga. There are 2 series published at may 2009. Anime started from April 2009. The story is high school girls mada girls Band. The Fan of Anime Keion says that the instruments in Anime are very real.


Resource article(Picture of figures from here)
Anime Keion official wallpaper page