{"product_id":"the-essential-anime-guide-by-patrick-macias-9780762484782","title":"The Essential Anime Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing 50 of the most influential and essential Japanese animated series and films—from \u003ci\u003eAkira\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eCowboy Bebop\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eSailor Moon\u003c\/i\u003e—this expert guide is the must-have book for anime fans young and old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Anime Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from classic series to modern films, this official guide will explore iconic and must-see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature films:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eAkira\u003c\/i\u003e (1988), \u003ci\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/i\u003e (1997), \u003ci\u003eMillennium Actress\u003c\/i\u003e (2001), \u003ci\u003eMetropolis\u003c\/i\u003e (2001), \u003ci\u003eTekkonkinkreet\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), \u003ci\u003eSword of the Stranger\u003c\/i\u003e (2007), \u003ci\u003eSummer Wars\u003c\/i\u003e (2009), and \u003ci\u003eYour Name\u003c\/i\u003e (2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eAstro Boy\u003c\/i\u003e (1968), \u003ci\u003eLupin the 3rd\u003c\/i\u003e (1967), \u003ci\u003eMacross\u003c\/i\u003e (1982), \u003ci\u003eRanma 1\/2\u003c\/i\u003e (1989), \u003ci\u003eNeon Genesis Evangelion\u003c\/i\u003e (1995), \u003ci\u003eDragon Ball Z\u003c\/i\u003e (1989), \u003ci\u003eSailor Moon\u003c\/i\u003e (1992), \u003ci\u003eRevolutionary Girl Utena\u003c\/i\u003e (1997), \u003ci\u003ePokemon\u003c\/i\u003e (1997), \u003ci\u003eOne Piece\u003c\/i\u003e (1999), \u003ci\u003eFullmetal Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e (2003), \u003ci\u003eK-On!\u003c\/i\u003e (2007), \u003ci\u003eSword Art Online\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), \u003ci\u003eYuri!! On Ice\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), and \u003ci\u003eMy Hero Academia\u003c\/i\u003e (2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833627758828,"sku":"9780762484782","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12690213482459.jpg?v=1758469763","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-essential-anime-guide-by-patrick-macias-9780762484782","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}