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Speaking of anime...
There is one of my readers who may be able to help me with a particular set of criteria, in obtaining, or seeking out, anime or other forms of Japanese arts.
As some may suspect, some anime is not particularly conducive to chastity. Further, much of those forms of anime are more adult oriented. So, I am seeking anime aimed at children. Annoying as that may be, it is a start for the start, and is more easily viewed by the celibate.
As well, I am hoping to find something that is spoken in Japanese, but also has captions in English (and bonus points if it also has captions in Japanese!).
But, Doom, I hear them saying... you watch all sorts of things of *cough* questionable natures. And, I say... true, perhaps. But to you. Much of what I watch either represents a past I have surrendered, things I understand or believe are part of my life or could be, and I limit such possibilities to within wedded bliss. If you can't see without lust, then do not look. If you can see two dogs procreating, and merely notice the male dog seems a bit out of shape? It's... not the same thing.
Anime, which seems odd to me, is something I don't tolerate well... in this regard. So, I would prefer something for children. It doesn't have to be children. If there is an adult anime, or dozen, which are clean, white, and neat... if you get my drift, with simple language, super! I just... doubt if they have such for anime.
You know who you are. Though, maybe, you only consume English dub, or English only, anime. I just... somehow... doubt it.
Now, on to study and bed. I missed the noon cutoff. But it will be fine. I will sleep when I sleep, and it will be shortly. Probably before 14:00. I just... I am moving slow, I had a few things to finish, and... yeah. Good afternoon, day, and night.
If I were to study the Japanese language (which, upon reflection, I should), it would be due to a scene in the 1983 film "Crusher Joe". It involves our heroes being held captive and beaten in a dungeon. The bloke delivering the blows is about to whale off on the youngest and least physically active of the heroes, and the largest member starts goading the torturer in an attempt to spare his teammate. What does the trick is when our hero makes a remark that sends the torturer into a berserker rage, and our noble hero receives a classic ass-whipping.
ReplyDeleteI have seen dubbed and subtitled versions of the film, and neither has provided a translation I consider convincing. Certainly not convincing enough to produce the sort of reaction I saw on the screen.
More to follow.
"So, I would prefer something for children. It doesn't have to be children."
ReplyDeleteIf I may be allowed some recommendations . . .
The following films by Hayao Miyazaki are worth watching: My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo).
Those are the titles I've immediately considered that meet your criteria. If you should watch them, and somehow find that they don't, then the sin will be on my head.
I would greatly encourage you to begin. From what I have heard, on many, many, sites, beginning with hiragana and katakana is the way to go, then get into grammar but with a very strong emphasis on vocabulary. Just... letting you know what I have found, which seems universal.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I have even done enough investigation to know not to begin with classroom/academic manuals. I have a small list, for a less speedy, but more in-depth, education focused on self-learners. If... you should be interested.
Ah, and thank you very much for the list! I... hoped I could count on you. *bows* No worries about my preferences, or art appreciation... taste, or the lack of it, seems to be the way of things. I am merely looking for what you provided! I do hope, in time, to get to Berserk. You... had to know that. But one does not simply go to through the doors of... Berserk. :p I need to beef up first, in more ways than one. Though I may begin getting the English version of that, for in time.
Thank you, again, very much! Or, should I say... ありがとうございました *bows deeply*
Oh, please, send along your list of educational material. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI put it in a post. If you can't see the links, let me know.
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