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A couple ways to handle Smears in Japanese Animation

Dong Chang

Mar 29, 2024 • Subscribe

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A couple ways to handle Anime Lip-synch

Let's learn about lip synching! Soundclip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ZoiB8foTMQ5EWNFTco1ccIU2YIMXYso/view?usp=sharing Layout Template : https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Ggh0ZSBZWDDgb9tFWhua2XeXWE3wpJ-/view?usp=sharing Layout Template for Clip Studio Paint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZaTfJf3dC1r_GLoxsH_WBt5sBgc7aZlD/view?usp=share_link Timesheet Template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMmCox3gL2-2OWXRoBFj2Gu6rg15w2yl/view Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lastanimator Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.dong98 Support me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/dongchang

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Ways To Say ‘Woman’ in Japanese

In Japanese, there are several ways to refer to a woman, but depending on the word you choose, the meaning can be worlds different.

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10 Ways to Say Hello in Japanese

One of the first things you're taught when learning Japanese is "konnichiwa", or "hello", but there's many ways to greet people in Japanese.

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10 Ways to Say Goodbye in Japanese

Despite being one of the most well-known Japanese words "sayonara" is actually not often used as a way to say "goodbye" in Japanese.

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Japanese Ways to Combat the Cold

Here are some measures taken by Japanese people to counter the cold season this year, in addition to humidifiers and regular gargling!

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10 Ways to Meet Locals in Japan Without Speaking Japanese

Do you want to meet locals in Japan without having to speak the language? Here are some practical ways to do it!

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22 Ways of Saying "You" in Japanese

Learn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3QpAoeV Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/ 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:11 あなた anata 00:01:17 君 kimi 00:01:50 おまえ omae 00:02:27…

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How Not To Handle A Diplomatic Cluster: Terror In Resonance

Let me paint a picture for you readers out there. It’s mid-summer, the sun making any activity outside unbearably miserable. A faint scent of chlorine calls you towards…

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How Do Japanese Companies Handle Conflict?

Learn to navigate conflict in Japanese companies. Explore culture, communication and effective strategies for workplace disputes.

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1,000 WAYS TO DIE (in anime)

Go to https://tryfum.com/BONSAIPOP or scan the QR code and use code BONSAIPOP to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today. tags: 1000 ways to…

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Japanese LGBTQ Couple Win Political Asylum in Canada

A lesbian couple in Japan say conditions for them were so bad in their home country that Canada has granted them refugee status.

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Two Ways to Animate a Blink

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25 Ways to Animate a Run

Sign up to Milanote for free with no time-limit: https://milanote.com/dongchang Here are a couple of ways to animate a run. Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lastanimator Support me on Patreon: http://patreon.com/dongchang Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:58 Run #1 4:13…

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Japanese Folklore in Studio Ghibli Animation

Traditional creatures, classic fairy tales and so much more inspire the iconic studio’s films. Here are seven examples of influences from Japanese culture and folklore.

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5 Ways to Slow Down in Life

The lowest point of my time in Japan was directly after the JET Program. I worked for a travel agency here in Tokyo as an English-speaking consultant. While…

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6 Ways to Date Like a Samurai

Okay, the title of this article is a bit misleading. Samurai didn’t date as we do; they had arranged marriages. But there are many stories of samurai romances…

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Learning Japanese 3 Ways with Anime!

I’ve posted before on my blog about different ways that watching anime might help you to learn Japanese. I’ve mentioned how learning exclamations can give you an instant…

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60 Ways to Isekai

With so many isekais out there, wouldn't it be interesting to sum up all the different transportation methods that they use? Also, were there any shows that I missed? 👇…

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10 Budget Friendly Ways to Move in Japan

Congratulations on signing the lease on your new apartment. Check out this post to learn the best budget friendly ways to move in Japan.

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A Couple of Cuckoos – 02 – A Princess in a Doghouse

At the breakfast table, Nagi is adamant that he’s not going through with the marriage, but his parents, who very much still possess delinquent streak, will book no…

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How to Redeliver a Package in Japanese

Have you ever missed a package delivery? We walk you through how to redeliver a package Japanese using Japan Post.

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A Few Ways Colour is Used in Anime

Not so long ago I had a reader comment that no one really cares about colour in anime unless it’s extreme. Like in NGNL or Great Pretender (which…

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A Few Ways Colour is Used in Anime

Not so long ago I had a reader comment that no one really cares about colour in anime unless it’s extreme. Like in NGNL or Great Pretender (which…

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Perfect Blue is the perfect psychological thriller that follows a former pop idol's dark and disturbing ride into the world of acting.

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5 Ways to Sustainably Source English Books in Tokyo

Trying to be sustainable with your book purchases? Read on for the best recommendations on how to find English books in Tokyo while still living that eco-friendly lifestyle.

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Unique Ways To Celebrate Strawberry Season in Tokyo 2024

Tokyoites and visitors alike can immerse themselves in the most unique ways to enjoy the strawberry season in Tokyo.

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5 Ways To Survive The Rainy Season in Japan

No need to channel Albert Einstein this rainy season in Japan. Here's Savvy's top tips for surviving tsuyu!

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This is a work in progress (and probably always will be), but here’s a list of resources on indie animation in Japan. I will use a generous definition…

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Why This Japanese Couple Divorces Every Three Years

Married Japanese couples are prevented by law from having separate last names. But one Tokyo couple has found a clever workaround.

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A Couple of Wanna-Bes

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From Baths to Tea: 5 Ways to Use Yuzu to Survive Winter in Japan

In Japan, the citrus fruit yuzu brings a burst of brightness that cuts through the longest night of the year: the winter solstice.

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As consumers we’re conditioned to think that the industrial model is the only possible option out there, so it isn’t surprising that animation produced by a single individual, free…

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Many Ways to be a Warrior: Illness, martial arts, and seeing myself in Kojirō Sasaki

By watching how Record of Ragnarok told the origins of Kojirō Sasaki, I reminisced about my time wrestling. The samurai would lose his matches; but Kojirō uses his…

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In a country seemingly dedicated to keeping hair pin-straight, here is how I manage my curls.

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