For example, Mothra's origin likely originates somewhere in the South Pacific. Posted by:, We should appreciate the arts of our neighbors. You can see a lot of it in G-Force's (aka Battle of the Planets or Gatchaman) opener and closers (especially at times 1:05, 1:20, 1:37 - 1:52 in the following video):īattle of the Planets Opening and Closing Credits and Theme Song - YouTube Japanese animation also advanced "camera angle shots" or simply angle shots in animation. In Chinese wuxia many of the martial art moves and choreography are unrealistic or even unnecessary, but the point is you somehow just accept it because it's cool. In this respect, it shares a similar quality with Chinese wuxia. They are borderline unrealistic (and are in fact unrealistic), but that's what anime does, it pushes the envelope of what can be accepted as realistic. Lasers and explosions were (in my opinion) more visually appealing and dramatic than other animation traditions. Every aspect of it appealed greatly to the visual senses. Japanese animation was visually appealing. Transformers opening (especially at time 0.22): Transformers G1 season 2 Intro and Outro (1985-1986) - YouTubeĪlthough I posted openers and closers, this technique was also utilized in the show. Mighty Orbots opening (especially at time 0:45 and 1.17): Mighty Orbots - Extended Intro (High Quality) - YouTube Silverhawks opening (especially at time 0:05 and 0.17): SilverHawks | Theme Song Opening | Warner Bros. Thundercats opening (especially at time 0.33): Thundercats opening - YouTube Robotech closer (especially early parts): Robotech-ending - YouTube
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Voltron opener (especially at time 1.29): Voltron Opener - YouTube You can see this in the following videos:
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Other qualities of Japanese animation is the use of a fast moving background next to a character (or characters or ships or as a stand alone scene) giving a sense of speed and intensity.