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NEWS: "Hollowing Out" of Japan's Anime Industry

Yeah, probably the Phillippines. No, really.

As far as Kim Jong-Il having "animes" in his collection, where does the article say that? It says he's a film connoisseur, not an animation connoisseur.

Analysts say Pyongyang’s animation expertise likely reflects the patronage and personal involvement of the country's all-powerful leader Kim Jong Il, a noted film aficionado whose personal video collection is said to comprise tens of thousands of titles.

The article was about animation afterall. I not saying that all of that collection is anime, or NK animation, but I'll hazard a guess that a good majority of it is.

Mohawk52 wrote:

The article was about animation afterall. I not saying that all of that collection is anime, or NK animation, but I'll hazard a guess that a good majority of it is.

Yes, but before I seriously believe anything about what Kim Jong-Il does or does not in his free time I'd like to have at least a major newpaper as a source.

Of course, the mental image of Kim Jong-Il watching School Rumble or writing angry posts in an anime forum about Gonzo ruining yet another anime is terribly funny.