Re: Children's anime

S.t.A.n.L.e.E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>On Sat, 29 Nov 2003, Kamus of Kadizhar wrote:

>> I'm relatively new to the world of anime.  I lived in Japan years ago,
>> so I'm familiar with the genre in general, but I have no idea what's new
>> and current.
>>
>> I have a couple of small kids who love various animation, so I'd like to
>> get some anime DVDs, preferrably the uncut Japanese originals.  I'd
>> prefer DVDs with both Japanese and English language tracks.

>Most straight-to-video anime DVDs have both Japanese and English tracks,
>even children's anime.
>It's the children's anime shown on US TV that you need to check,
>as those likely have only the English track, usually TV-edited too.

The notable exceptions are Cardcaptor Sakura (previously noted)
and Hello Kitty.  Speaking of which, folks, are the ADV Hello Kitty
(which are dub only) the ones that have been broadcast in Canada
and the US?  And how do they compare with the originals (I've long 
been curious)?

>> So, any recommendations for anime suitable for kids ages 3 and 6?  Mild
>> violence and nudity is OK; gunplay, graphic violence, and sex is not.

Oh. Oh. Hello Kitty! Hello Kitty!  :)
Seriously, though, I do like Hello Kitty a lot more than Panda Ko Panda.

ru

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