Parents

WHAT IS ANIME?
Anime (pronounced annie-may) is a Japanese term based on the word "animation" and is used to describe animation originating from Japan .

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IS ANIME OKAY FOR KIDS?
Yes and no. While most animation in America is shown on Saturday mornings, there's a wide range of genres of anime in Japan . There are any number of anime series and movies perfect for children, and the New York Anime Festival recommends parents explore the works of Hayao Miyazaki for anime suitable for younger fans, but there is also anime with stories and subject matter aimed for teens and even adults.

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WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF ANIME?
Some older examples of anime are Astro Boy, Robotech, Speed Racer, and Voltron. Today, the most famous anime in America is probably Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, and Pokemon.

WHAT ANIME IS GOOD FOR KIDS?
As we've already said, Hayao Miyazaki is a good place to start. Miyazaki 's work includes Kki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, and the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away. After exploring Miyazaki , we recommend Animation Runner Kuromi, Fruits Basket, Grrl Power, Hikaru No Go, Munto, Panda-Z, and The Prince of Tennis.

WHAT ANIME IS GOOD FOR ADULTS?
Actually, start with Hayao Miyazaki, too. You should also look into Black Jack, Ghost in the Shell, Grave of the Fireflies, Millennium Actress, Last Exile, Voices of a Distant Star, Wings of Honneamise, and Zipang.

WHAT'S WITH THE BIG EYES?
It all started with a Japanese comic creator named Osamu Tezuka. When drawing his comics, he was inspired by the large eyes found on Disney characters. Since then, big eyes have been an inseparable part of anime.

WHY THE BLUE, GREEN, AND ORANGE HAIR?
Many anime characters often have vibrant hair in a range of colors you'll never see in real life. How come? Outlandish hair is one way creators are able to easily differentiate one character from another. While every anime face will have its unique traits, giving characters blue, green, orange, purple, and pink hair is a way to easily and immediately tell who is who.

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WHAT IS COSPLAY?
Cosplay is a Japanese derivation of the words "costume" and "play" and is used to describe the act of dressing up as an anime character. Cosplay is a colorful part of anime fandom and popular in both America and Japan . Don't be surprised if you see ninjas, samurai, and even space aliens walking around the New York Anime Festival.

DOES MY CHILD NEED A TICKET?
If your child is under seven-years-old, he or she will be admitted for free with a paying adult. Please note, the New York Anime Festival recommends all children under 18 attend with an adult, and all children under 13 must have an adult with them while at the New York Anime Festival.

IS NEW YORK CITY SAFE?
While many movies and television shows revolve around crime in New York City , NYC is consistently ranked as one of the Top Ten Safest Big Cities in the United States . Crime rates drop from year-to-year and over 8 million people call NYC home. If you use common sense in New York City , you'll stay safe.

ARE THE SUBWAYS SAFE?
Again, simply use common sense. New York City has 12 different police bureaus dedicated to keeping the subways safe, a special police unit for bus crimes, and undercover officers on both the subway and in buses always keeping an eye out.

WHAT IF I NEED THE POLICE?
If you have any emergencies while in New York City , a call to 911 will bring about immediate assistance. For non-emergencies, contact 311 to be directed to an officer who will be able to speak with you. 911 and 311 calls are answered 24 hours a day.

CAN YOU RECOMMEND OTHER KID-SAFE ACTIVITIES?
Absolutely. Click on over to gocitykids.com and nycvisit.com for more events and activities in New York City perfect for children.

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