Best of Anime
Want to know what's what and who's who in anime? Here's my top picks to help you out.
Anime.About.com 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
The best anime movies, series and OVAs as chosen by the readers of Anime.About.com in 2011.
Top 20 Essential Anime
Here's a list of anime both shows and movies that make up the "core curriculum" for an anime watcher. Some are newer than others, some long-running while others only lasted a few episodes ... but all are crucial in some way, and all are a terrific viewing experience. (Note that you don't have to watch every episode of every show -- unless...
Top 20 Guide's Favorites
Here's twenty anime favorites from my own shelf - titles which I've loved and cherished over the years, and which I recommend enthusiastically to others. Note that some titles may not be in print due to the changes in ownership for various anime distributors, but most of them should be easy enough to find.
Best Science Fiction Anime
The best science-fiction themed anime shows, from far-future space sagas to cyberpunk action.
Best Samurai Anime
The best samurai-themed anime out there, from the more historically accurate to the flat-out outlandish.
Greatest Anime Soundtracks
The very best soundtracks created for anime, most available as domestic or imported CDs.
Best Action Anime Shows
Here's a rundown of the most exciting and action-packed anime out there, from major hits to older classics and hidden treasures.
Best Out-Of-Print Anime
A selection of the best anime titles that have fallen through the cracks and need to be restored to print.
Best Live-Action Anime Adaptations
The best adaptations of anime into live-action films, whether in Japan or elsewhere.
Best Anime Romances
A list of the most heartwarming anime love stories, spanning past and future, comedy and drama.
Anime for Kids
Wondering what to get that young anime fan in your house? Here's my top picks for the perfect anime collection for kids.
Best Vampire Anime Shows
Looking for anime shows with just a little more "teeth" to them? Well, then this is the list for you. Here's my top picks for great vampire anime shows.
Anime on Date Night
It's Friday night and you don't have a date. Not to worry -- there's plenty of anime to keep you entertained.
Anime Releases of 2006
Which anime blew us away in 2006? Here's some of my top picks; see if you have any favorites you'd like to add.
2006 Anime Awards
2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is...
Anime Toys & Games for the Holidays
Trying to shop for that anime fan in your house? Here's my list of anime toys & games that make great gifts... psst... could someone pass this on to Santa?
Favorite Family Anime
Looking for some anime that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further. Here's my favorite picks for family-friendly anime shows.
Favorite Supernatural Animes
Like ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night? This list is for you.
Places to Buy Anime Toys and Collectibles
Looking to beef up your collection of anime toys and cards? Here's my picks for the best spots on the web to buy all your favorite anime stuff.
Best Books to Learn to Draw Manga
Wish you could draw manga? Want to learn how? Here's my top picks for how-to books that will have you drawing your favorite manga characters (and maybe a few of your own!) in no time at all.
Newly Revised All Time Anime Classics
There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats.