I am a strange duck in this place. But as a mom of two young adults who love anime, I have become interested in this fascinating form of thoughtful entertainment.
My son is 20 and my daughter is 22. (I also have two other children: a son 14 and a daughter 32). You can see I am OLD! I've been a Christian for 40 years.
I have watched some of the videos including: LAIN, Area 88, Grave of the Fireflies, Kiki: The Delivery Service, and some of Fruits Basket and Crest of the Stars.
Lain fascinated me. I've only watched it once, but plan to study it further. I liked Kiki (accepting the 'witch' idea with some resistance). Grave of the Fireflies was very sad and touched on the tragedy for the Japanese of war. Some of the scores from Anime are so very beautiful I really enjoy the music.
I must admit to having some doubts about Anime and Manga, as acceptable for my children. On the other hand, the art work, music and many of the anime works are so beautiful and challenging.
This is a fascinating place. I hope to learn much and possibly contribute a bit too.
ANIMOM