Anime simply is an abbreviation of animation, but within popular culture has become the word used to describe the Japanese cartoon and comic scene. These cartoons derive there roots the traditionally had drawn cartoons of the Japanese Manga phenomenon.
Popular Manga comics are read by people of all ages in Japan and the spread of this popularity lead to TV shows, toys and movies. Now that these movies and cartoons can be accessed in English or with English sub titles, today’s Manga and anime comics and features are popular not only in Japan but across the world as well. www.animechains.net is a forum based web site for all anime fans out there. It gives you a chance to voice your opinions on the latest Anime features, check out reviews by other fans out there and generally find out everything that is going on in the world of anime. If you want to get involved then check out this site. 
