What Writer’s Strike?
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Well, it looks like the writer’s strike has started. Don’t worry, it’s not anime or manga writers going on strike. Shoot, they just got a union. That would be a bit too soon. Nope, this is a strike of American film and TV writers. So what are the American people gonna watch?
Anime
I thought I’d help out by pointing people towards some anime programs they might like based on the TV shows they might be missing soon. Now would be a good time to sign up for an anime rental plan. If you don’t already have one that is.
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Medical Drama Like shows like House or ER? Then check this out. Yeah, this category is pretty thin. Unless you want hentai. Lot’s of naughty nurses in Japan apparently.
- Black Jack A doctor with a mysterious past who solves impossible cases. If the dude has a cane I think he might be House.
- Case Closed Ok, the thing where he gets turned into a kid is a bit of a stretch, but no more than that freakin’ impossible hologram on Bones. Plus, the crimes in Case Closed are more believable.
- City Hunter This one is more action oriented. A classic with tons of shows and movies.
- Star Blazers Another classic. Since Battlestar Galactica has been pushed back you might want to check this one out. A lone ship in search of a mythical planet during an unwinnable galactic war. Sound familiar?
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Ghost in the shell is a great replacement for the Bionic Woman. Shoot, it’s better than the Bionic Woman, you should be watching it anyway. The second season, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG plays on Cartoon Network’s [adult swim] programming block.
- Salaryman Kintaro “…the strangest salaryman in all of Japan.“
- Hataraki Man Slice of life in an office.
Crime and Suspense
Sci-Fi
The Office Yeah, this is a category of it’s own. There’s really no substitute for The Office. Even the original British show is very different.
If the strike goes on for a while, you won’t have anything better to watch anyway. So check out some anime.
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November 7th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
[...] With the writer’s guild on strike, Jason over at Anime Fan’s Online, suggests you watch more anime. As an anime fan, I quite agree! Check out his blog for some good recommendations. [...]