News: Google Adds Pac-Man, Hello Kitty & More Japanese Anime & Video Game Characters to AR Search
Gamers, anime fans, and those with an interest in Japanese culture are in for an AR treat courtesy of Google.
Gamers, anime fans, and those with an interest in Japanese culture are in for an AR treat courtesy of Google.
Watch this cosplay how to video and learn how to make your own kitty ears for cosplay anime role play! Crochet a cute pair of Japanese cosplay cat ears with this helpful crochet how-to video tutorial. These crochet cat ears will add a decorative touch to any anime costume.
Check out this instructional Japanese language video for a lesson in Japanese slang. Practice your lingo and impress native Japanese language speakers with your firm grasp of their vernacular. This video is great for language nerds and anime enthusiasts who are trying to improve their Japanese language skills.
Fun tutorial on japanese anime drawing. "Chibi" is a Japanese term for "short person" or "child". All the chibis in this video are based on characters from Miki Falls, a book by Mark Crilley, the creator of this video. The music was created in Garageband 2.0.2. Learn how to draw different emotions for manga characters.
Watch this hair-styling video for a fun way to use hot rollers to create a cute look inspired by Japanese anime. Bubzbeauty takes you through the entire process of styling hair into doll-like curls. Besides being cutesy, dolly curls are also sexy and simple.
Anime is a funky style of cartooning. Japanese animation is increasingly popular these days but takes a bit of practice to draw.
Attention aspiring anime cartoonists! This holiday season make your own holiday cards by drawing your very own anime Santa Claus on the front, with this step by step lesson tutorial on how to make the perfect chibi 'ol Saint Nick and later in the video, how to color it in with the help of your computer's general coloring or paint program. Anime and what is called "manga" (comics and print cartoons in the Japanese language) will make your Christmas card stand out from the rest! Good luck!
Learn how to recognize some basic Hiragana Japanese characters and the sounds they represent, as well as some very common phrases and how they're written.
Are you a big fan of Japanese anime series, Code Geass? Learn how to draw the main character, Lelouch, from the series with help from Drawing Now. Search WonderHowTo for more videos from Drawing Now to learn how to draw a variety of characters and cartoons!
Learn how to speak basic expressions in Japanese such as, "Good morning," and "Thank you." The expressions are especially useful for those planning on traveling to Japan.
Cosplay, or "costume play," is basically dressing up with costumes and accessories to represent a specific character, usually one in anime (like Sailor Moon) or manga. Like most Japanese fashion trends, cosplay emerged from the trendsetting Harajuku district of Japan and continues to thrive today, even in America when people wear costumes to anime conventions.
Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn is a popular Japanese anime series that has yet to hit US televisions but is already insanely popular from being available on Crunchyroll. IN this video you'll learn how to play one of the series many beautiful songs "Tsuna Kakusei" on piano. It should get your psyched up for your next session of mob boss training.
Shopping is very important even in Japan. Watch this video and learn basic Japanese phrases you can use while in Japan or in your local Japanese community.
Watch this video sequence and learn to how to order food at a restaurant and express what you want in Japanese.
Watch these videos and learn about how to use adjectives to describe items in Japanese. Part 1 of 3 - How to Use adjectives in Japanese.
Watch these language videos and learn how to conjugate Japanese verbs into their negative forms. Part 1 of 3 - How to Negate Japanese verbs.
Watch this three part video sequence to learn basic Japanese time expressions and basic Hiragana characters.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say "excuse me" in perfect Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
Improve your knowledge of Japanese expressions by watching this video. This short video is intended for entry level Japanese speakers, watch and test how much Japanese you know.
If you have ever wanted to learn Japanese or even just a few words in the language then this video is perfect for you to begin with. This video will show you how to write the word "tree" in Japanese in a fun creative way. The video takes a picture of an actual tree and redesigns it to become the word tree, but if you want to just learn how to write the word on it's own then a grab a piece of paper, pen and begin with making a horizontal stroke. Next, make a vertical line through the horizonta...
Kiki's Delivery Service is one of Japanese anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's most beloved films and Kiki among his strongest protagonists. If you love Kiki and want to be her for Halloween or a cosplay event, watch this video to learn how to put together an easy but good Kiki costume.
Watch this step by step costume making tutorial to learn how to make a cool Japanese sailor styled school uniform. This video is suitable for numerous characters like Sailormoon, Suzumiya Haruhi, Azumanga, and more. This how to video is great for costume designers, cosplayers, and anime enthusiats.
In this video we learn how to say "I love you" in Japanese tutorial. Japanese words take a lot of different ones and expressions to say. To learn how to say this in Japanese, you first need to listen to how it's said. The word "aisitemasu" is how you say "I love you" in Japanese. If you say this wrong, you could end up saying something completely different that will come off as the wrong response to "I love you". Once you learn how to say this correctly, you can learn how to say more phrases ...
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to turn a statement into a question in Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to do basic counting in Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to make use of handy train-related vocabulary in Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to use basic hotel vocabulary in Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to flirt in Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the Japanese words for "this" and "that." With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say "thank you" in perfect Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say "I want to" in perfect Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to negotiate and make purchases in Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask for help in Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say "cheers" in perfect Japanese. With Japanese, as with any other language, a few key nouns and phrases (and knowing how to properly pronounce them) can go a long way. For more information, and to get started speaking Japanese yourself, watch this video tutorial.
Trying to increase your Japanese vocabulary? This video language lesson shows simple verbs in the negative form written in Japanese as well as English while the word is clearly pronounced. Follow along while watching this video Japanese language tutorial and learn how to read and say some basic verbs in the negative form.
Trying to increase your Japanese vocabulary? This video language lesson shows simple verbs in the past tense form written in Japanese as well as English while the word is clearly pronounced. Follow along while watching this video Japanese language tutorial and learn how to read and say some basic verbs in the simple past tense form.
Trying to increase your Japanese vocabulary? This video language lesson shows simple verbs written in Japanese as well as English while the word is clearly pronounced. Follow along while watching this video Japanese language tutorial and learn how to read and say some basic verbs.
In English, sentences follow the SVO, subject verb object, structure. Japanese, on the other hand goes by the SOV, subejct object verb, structure. As it's a little counter-intuitive to a non-native speaker, it can make learning the Japanese language that much tricker. Watch this video Japanese language tutorial and learn how to use and construct a sentence following proper formation rules.
Learn simple Japanese phrases today in this video series with expert Yuu Asakura. Yuu gives you demonstrations for speaking and recognizing Japanese words in print. You will be able to arrange subjects and verbs in sentences, say "Please," and get around in Japan.
The term "chibi" means "small person" or "small child" in Japanese. While it can be used to designate such personages in real life, it is more often used to refer to small, doll-like characters in Japanese manga, anime, and jewelry/fashion wares.