{"product_id":"the-essential-anime-guide-patrick-macias-9780762484782","title":"The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing 50 of the most influential and essential Japanese animated series and films--from \u003ci\u003eAkira \u003c\/i\u003eto \u003ci\u003eCowboy Bebop\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eSailor Moon\u003c\/i\u003e--this expert guide\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis the must-have book for anime fans young and old. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssential Anime Guide \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003ci\u003ethe \u003c\/i\u003eguide 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ranging from classic series to modern films, this official guide will explore iconic and must-see: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFeature films: \u003c\/b\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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eSeries: \u003c\/b\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\u003e Sailor Moon\u003c\/i\u003e (1992), \u003ci\u003eRevolutionary Girl Utena \u003c\/i\u003e(1997), \u003ci\u003e Pok駑on​ \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\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Macias, Samuel Sattin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0762484780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780762484782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Running Press Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 6.50w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2023 pg. 7","brand":"Patrick Macias","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44120155783423,"sku":"9780762484782","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f374b597-0f0c-4f97-a8aa-39e8d933e00a.jpg?v=1687412849","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-essential-anime-guide-patrick-macias-9780762484782","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}