JShaggy
01-01-2005, 01:23 PM
Happy New Year everyone! This is the first edition of Anime of the Month for 2005. Anime of the Month is intended for highlighting a different anime each month that otherwise would not get that much exposure in the mainstream. This gives an opportunity for people to try something new that they might not have otherwise seen before. The basic guidelines are as follows:
- Only one anime nomination per board member. Any nominations after your first one will be ignored (don't even ask).
- Multiple nominations of the same title will be taken into account in deciding what goes into the poll. In most cases, an anime with the most nominations may more than likely be the one chosen for the month.
In addition to the basic guidelines, the following criteria must be met when nominating an anime:
* Previous Anime of the Month titles cannot be nominated, ruling out the following: Excel Saga, GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka), Read or Die, Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances), Witch Hunter Robin, X TV, Noir, Last Exile, Haibane Renmei, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, Kiddy Grade, Fruits Basket, Azumanga Daioh, Saikano, Tenchi Muyo GXP, Millennium Actress, Chrono Crusade, Paranoia Agent, and Kino's Journey.
* Any anime that has been shown or is scheduled to be shown on American television during the past few years (mostly ruling out any anime that has been shown on G4TechTV, Cartoon Network, Fox Kids/FOX BOX, International Channel, etc.) cannot be nominated, since it probably has enough exposure as it is.
* Only anime that has been officially released in the U.S. can be nominated (Sorry fansubbers, but to keep everything legitimate at ToonZone, fansubbed titles are ineligible for the sake of avoiding any legal issues). Additionally, do not nominate anime titles that have been licensed, but do not have an official release date, for those nominations will be ignored.
* Anime television series, feature-length movies, and OVAs are all equally acceptable. In the case of releases spanning multiple DVD and/or VHS releases, though, the first volume will be discussed primarily in an effort to minimize costs for those who wish to participate. Later releases may be discussed, but spoilers beyond the first volume should be omitted or placed in spoiler tags.
* Due to the limited time period for Anime of the Month titles, any anime that is being released at the end of the month should be withheld until the next month.
As always, any other questions, comments, or suggestions may be discussed here if it's towards improving the selection process in this thread.
Nominations will be open until Monday evening, but no later than Tuesday. Hopefully this month we'll have a better turnout in participation.
Any nominations this month?
- Only one anime nomination per board member. Any nominations after your first one will be ignored (don't even ask).
- Multiple nominations of the same title will be taken into account in deciding what goes into the poll. In most cases, an anime with the most nominations may more than likely be the one chosen for the month.
In addition to the basic guidelines, the following criteria must be met when nominating an anime:
* Previous Anime of the Month titles cannot be nominated, ruling out the following: Excel Saga, GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka), Read or Die, Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances), Witch Hunter Robin, X TV, Noir, Last Exile, Haibane Renmei, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, Kiddy Grade, Fruits Basket, Azumanga Daioh, Saikano, Tenchi Muyo GXP, Millennium Actress, Chrono Crusade, Paranoia Agent, and Kino's Journey.
* Any anime that has been shown or is scheduled to be shown on American television during the past few years (mostly ruling out any anime that has been shown on G4TechTV, Cartoon Network, Fox Kids/FOX BOX, International Channel, etc.) cannot be nominated, since it probably has enough exposure as it is.
* Only anime that has been officially released in the U.S. can be nominated (Sorry fansubbers, but to keep everything legitimate at ToonZone, fansubbed titles are ineligible for the sake of avoiding any legal issues). Additionally, do not nominate anime titles that have been licensed, but do not have an official release date, for those nominations will be ignored.
* Anime television series, feature-length movies, and OVAs are all equally acceptable. In the case of releases spanning multiple DVD and/or VHS releases, though, the first volume will be discussed primarily in an effort to minimize costs for those who wish to participate. Later releases may be discussed, but spoilers beyond the first volume should be omitted or placed in spoiler tags.
* Due to the limited time period for Anime of the Month titles, any anime that is being released at the end of the month should be withheld until the next month.
As always, any other questions, comments, or suggestions may be discussed here if it's towards improving the selection process in this thread.
Nominations will be open until Monday evening, but no later than Tuesday. Hopefully this month we'll have a better turnout in participation.
Any nominations this month?