Anime series can be hard to keep track of since there are so many, with new titles emerging every year. However, websites doing anime reviews provide a great service to fans of this genre. They keep people aware of the latest anime from the major companies, but also review plots, discuss voice actors, analyze anime characters, and provide general information about the industry. Some are extensive, while others cover specific sub-genres. And while some are professional sites with major sponsors, others are created just for the enjoyment by anime fans themselves.

One comprehensive site for anime reviews is www.theanimereview.com. It carries summaries and a detailed analysis of at least four hundred series owned by the author. This site was a labor of love for this author long before any sponsorship appeared. The person has watched this genre since the early days of Japanese animation in North America around 1985. The ultimate goal is to help North American audiences decide if a series will be of interest to them, though there are some clear gaps. None of the many Gundam series are reviewed, for example. But given that the author has an actual life, this review site is amazingly thorough.

However, the main site for everything anime, including reviews, is the Anime News Network, or ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/). The site began, as its name suggests, as a place for publishing news about both the anime and manga industries, which are closely related, as well as new series in both fields. But the network soon expanded, adding reviews of anime series, blogs by staff members and a discussion forum. One of the largest and most useful features of ANN is what it calls its “encyclopedia,” which is a huge database of information about anime series, voice actors, directors and creators. The most recent addition is a portal for streaming anime. This news network is the first place to go for information about anime.

One difference between sites for personal anime reviews and those that have sponsorships and attempt to be more professional is that the personal sites might vanish or become inactive, as the authors get too busy or become incapable of maintaining their site. This is one reason why you should keep many review sites bookmarked for gaining anime news. Before you commit to buying anything, you’ll want several different opinions anyway, so taking advantage of all these different reviews can only be beneficial.

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