Anime / Manga
Description
Manga (Japanese: 漫画; the two Chinese characters literally mean "immoral" or "whimsical" pictures) is a widely popular form of comic books in Japan. Manga originated in late 19th century, but came to prominence in the second half of 20th century. The term
anime (Japanese short version of the word "animation") is normally used to describe animated cartoon movies of Japanese origin.
When applied to video games, these two terms indicate a specifically Japanese visual style, characterized by sharp, bright coloring; exaggerated, often "super-deformed" facial and body proportions in drawing; "cute" stylistic elements, etc.
Originally only applied to 2D graphics, anime or manga characteristics can also be clearly visible in many 3D games made in Japan.
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TurboGrafx CD (1991) Nariagari Trendy is an adaptation of the Japanese board game sugoroku - the Monopoly-like "Game of Life" version rather than... |
PlayStation 2 (2002) As the conflict between the mighty nation of Harmonia and the tribal inhabitants of the Grasslands evolved, a man who... |
Nintendo DS (2009) The 108 Stars of Destiny are back! In this game the player takes on the role of the young hero... |
NES (1986) While flying a space shuttle, Hugh's ship gets seriously damaged after a run in with a crystal dragon. Afterwards Hugh... |
Xbox 360 (2009) and Windows (2003) A familiar beach, one not quite like any other. On this beach, there are star fragments which glitter strangely. Natsuki... |
PlayStation (2000) A turn-based strategy RPG, Summon Night casts you as one of four high school students (2 male and 2 female)... |
PlayStation (2001) The sequel to the turn-based strategy RPG Summon Night continues a few years after the events of the original game.... |
PlayStation 2 (2003) Third game in the strategy RPG series Summon Night. You take the role of either a male or female summoner... |
PlayStation 2 (2006) Another entry in the Summon Night strategy-RPG series. You play as either a male or female character that lives happily... |
Game Boy Advance (2005) Third game in the Summon Night "Swordcraft" action-RPG spin-offs. You take the role of a young craftsknight (a combination of... |
PlayStation 2 (2005) A spin-off to the Summon Night strategy-RPG games, SN Ecstasy is an action-RPG in which you have direct real-time control... |
PlayStation 2 (2010) Long, long ago, the world was bound together on one great continent, but through years of war and strife, the... |
Nintendo DS (2008) In Summon Night: Twin Age, the player takes control of a female protagonist named Reiha along with a "summon beast"... |
PSP (2009) Sunday vs Magazine is a crossover fighting game featuring dozens of characters from two of Japan's most popular shonen manga... |
PlayStation 2 (2008) Sunsoft Collection bundles SunSoft's only two games for the Neo-Geo platform:Galaxy Fight: Universal WarriorsWaku Waku 7Both games also include original... |
PlayStation (1998) and SEGA Saturn (1998) Dr. Wiley is at it again! This time he's uncovered an ancient temple that houses a super computer he uses... |
TurboGrafx CD (1989) Super Albatross is a golf game. There are three modes available: training, match play, and tournament. Match play is essentially... |
SNES (1993) Super Back to the Future Part II is a side-scrolling action game where the player controls an anime-like Marty through... |
PC-98 (1991) Arigawa is just an ordinary Japanese teenager, who attends an ordinary Japanese high school. At least he was ordinary until... |
SNES (1993) and J2ME (2004) Super Bomberman is the first Bomberman game on the Super NES. Like most games in the Bomberman series, Super Bomberman... |
SNES (1994) This is the second game in the Bomberman series for the Super Nintendo. This game is much like the first... |
SNES (1995) The third bomberman game in the SNES series. This game was an overhaul of the entire system of bombermans from... |
SNES (1996) The fourth addition to the Bomberman series for the SNES. This game is almost identical to Super Bomberman 3 only... |
SNES (1997) The fifth and final Bomberman released for the SNES (so far). This game is very similar to Super Bomberman 3... |
PlayStation 2 (2002) Like with previous installments in the series, Super Bust-A-Move 2 has the player match coloured bubbles to clear the screen... |
