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Anime, usually defined as Japanese animation, is a wide source of many songs used in Nico Nico Douga medleys.
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==What is anime?==
 
==What is anime?==
In Japanese terms, anime (''アニメ'') pretty much means any kind of animation in general, but among the westerns <!-- Citizens of USA, Europe, you know, that kind of countries --> it has been widely used as a synonym specifically for the Japanese animation. Even though it hasn't been long since it's introduction to the western world along with manga, anime has gained pretty considerable popularity mostly due to it's exotic drawing style. <!-- Over-big eyes for example --> Some of the most popular titles known to the westerns are Pokémon, Dragon Ball and Naruto
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In Japanese terms, anime (''アニメ'') means any kind of animation in general, but in the West, it is widely used as a synonym specifically for Japanese animation. Even though it hasn't been long since its introduction to the western world along with manga, anime has gained considerable popularity partially <!-- I think there are a few other reasons... Different stories and ideas, appeals like moe, etc.--> due to its exotic art style. <!-- Over-big eyes for example --> Some of the most well-known titles in the West are Pokémon, Dragon Ball and Naruto.
  
 
==Some of the famous ones==
 
==Some of the famous ones==
Pretty brief list of some of the most famous anime series on Nico Nico Douga, followed by some of the songs from these series:<br>
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A brief list of some popular anime series on Nico Nico Douga and some of their songs:<br>
*'''''[[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]]''''': The "everybody's favorite anime"<!-- lol, audio commentary reference -->, this series is famous for it's huge fanbase and dance used for the 1st season's credits song, ''[[Hare Hare Yukai]]''. This anime is about the daily life of the SOS Brigade, created by school girl Haruhi Suzumiya <!-- O rly? --> for searching time travelers, aliens and espers and to "have fun with them". Story is pretty much told from the perspective of Kyon, the main male character of the series, who makes contact with the ones Haruhi is searching for as the time passes by<br>[[Hare Hare Yukai]] - Ending song from the 1st season<br>[[Koi no Mikuru Densetsu]] - Opening song from the 1st episode <!-- in the broadcast order --><br>[[God Knows|God knows...]] - Insert song from the 12th episode<br>[[Yuki, Muon, Madobe Nite|Yuki, Muon, Madobe Nite.]] - Character song for Yuki Nagato<br>[[Maggare ↓ Spectacle]] - Character song for Itsuki Koizumi
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*'''''Lucky Star''''': Based on the popular manga by the same name, it has gained major popularity in Nico Nico Douga by MADs and character songs. Series follows a pack of girls as they are living their high school lives<br>[[Motteke! Sailor Fuku]] - Opening song<br>[[Ne-Ni-Ge de Reset!]] - Character song for Tsukasa Hiiragi
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*'''''[[The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]]''''': The "everybody's favorite anime"<!-- lol, audio commentary reference -->, this series is famous for its huge fanbase and dance used for the first season's ending song, ''[[Hare Hare Yukai]]''. This anime is about the daily life of the SOS Brigade, created by school girl Haruhi Suzumiya <!-- O rly? --> for searching time travelers, aliens and espers and to "have fun with them". Story is told from the perspective of Kyon, the main male character of the series, who meets the exact above types of people, and finds out that Haruhi has powers to warp reality without her own knowledge.
*'''''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni''''': Started as an one-man doujin game<!-- Like one particular danmaku game series~ -->, this mystery game has been followed by numerous sequels, manga and anime series. The series follows a mysterious summer night of 1983, when suddenly people starts to end up dead with no apparent reason. And after everyone has gone, the night seems to repeat itself, and only one remembers what had happened...<br>[[You]] - Ending song from Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (Meakashi-hen) game<br> [[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni]] - Opening song from the 1st season<br>[[Naraku no Hana]] - Opening song from the 2nd season<br>[[Taishou a]] - Ending song from the 2nd season
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<br>[[Bouken Desho Desho?]] - Opening song of the first season.
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<br>[[Hare Hare Yukai]] - Ending song of the first season.
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<br>[[Koi no Mikuru Densetsu]] - Opening song of the 1st episode by broadcast order, but 11th by original chronological order and 25th by current chronological order (see the page for information about airing order).
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<br>[[God Knows|God knows...]] - Insert song from the 12th episode.
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<br>[[Yuki, Muon, Madobe Nite|Yuki, Muon, Madobe Nite.]] - Character song for Yuki Nagato.
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<br>[[Maggare ↓ Spectacle]] - Character song for Itsuki Koizumi.
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*'''''Lucky Star''''': Based on the popular manga of the same name, Lucky Star follows the high school lives of a group of students. It has gained major popularity in Nico Nico Douga by videos and character songs.  
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<br>[[Motteke! Sailor Fuku]] - Opening song.
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<br>[[Ne-Ni-Ge de Reset!]] - Character song for Tsukasa Hiiragi.
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*'''''[[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (series)|Higurashi no Naku Koro ni]]''''': Based on a one-man
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Started as an one-man doujin game ("sound novel")<!-- Like one particular danmaku game series~ -->, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is a mystery anime about a peaceful country town called Hinamizawa, in June 1983. Keiichi Maebara, who moves in, finds it a happy place. However, the series takes a sinister turn quickly - it is really a mystery series, although the beginnings of each arc usually are comedic, peaceful scenes. As games, each arc was released separately.
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<br>[[You]] - Ending song of the Meakashi-hen arc's game.
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<br>[[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni]] - Opening song of the first season.
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<br>[[Naraku no Hana]] - Opening song from the second season<br>[[Taishou a]] - Ending song of the second season.
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<br>[[Na no Desu]] - Character song for Hanyuu Furude.

Revision as of 21:38, 27 May 2010

Anime, usually defined as Japanese animation, is a wide source of many songs used in Nico Nico Douga medleys.

What is anime?

In Japanese terms, anime (アニメ) means any kind of animation in general, but in the West, it is widely used as a synonym specifically for Japanese animation. Even though it hasn't been long since its introduction to the western world along with manga, anime has gained considerable popularity partially due to its exotic art style. Some of the most well-known titles in the West are Pokémon, Dragon Ball and Naruto.

Some of the famous ones

A brief list of some popular anime series on Nico Nico Douga and some of their songs:

  • The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: The "everybody's favorite anime", this series is famous for its huge fanbase and dance used for the first season's ending song, Hare Hare Yukai. This anime is about the daily life of the SOS Brigade, created by school girl Haruhi Suzumiya for searching time travelers, aliens and espers and to "have fun with them". Story is told from the perspective of Kyon, the main male character of the series, who meets the exact above types of people, and finds out that Haruhi has powers to warp reality without her own knowledge.


Bouken Desho Desho? - Opening song of the first season.
Hare Hare Yukai - Ending song of the first season.
Koi no Mikuru Densetsu - Opening song of the 1st episode by broadcast order, but 11th by original chronological order and 25th by current chronological order (see the page for information about airing order).
God knows... - Insert song from the 12th episode.
Yuki, Muon, Madobe Nite. - Character song for Yuki Nagato.
Maggare ↓ Spectacle - Character song for Itsuki Koizumi.

  • Lucky Star: Based on the popular manga of the same name, Lucky Star follows the high school lives of a group of students. It has gained major popularity in Nico Nico Douga by videos and character songs.


Motteke! Sailor Fuku - Opening song.
Ne-Ni-Ge de Reset! - Character song for Tsukasa Hiiragi.

Started as an one-man doujin game ("sound novel"), Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is a mystery anime about a peaceful country town called Hinamizawa, in June 1983. Keiichi Maebara, who moves in, finds it a happy place. However, the series takes a sinister turn quickly - it is really a mystery series, although the beginnings of each arc usually are comedic, peaceful scenes. As games, each arc was released separately.
You - Ending song of the Meakashi-hen arc's game.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Opening song of the first season.
Naraku no Hana - Opening song from the second season
Taishou a - Ending song of the second season.
Na no Desu - Character song for Hanyuu Furude.