* Many of the members of Section 9 in the Ghost in the Shell universe, specifically the main characters Major Motoko Kusanagi and Batou, are cyborgs dependent on regular maintenance ; there are several manga ( or graphic novel ) and artbooks set in the GitS universe, as well as two feature-length anime films, three television series and three video games.

Many people mistake him for the creator of the original anime movie, but he had no major role in its production.

Many of these " Literary RPGs " are fan-fiction based, such as ( most prevalently ) Tolkien's Middle-earth, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Twilight, any number of anime and manga sources, or they are simply based in thematic worlds such as the mythologies of Ancient Greece, fairy tales, the Renaissance or science fiction.

Many Taiwanese talk shows rely on comedic bantering, musical and talent performances, wildly animated on-screen texts and visuals ( remniscent of anime ), but most of these elements are scripted by writers.

Many Japanese voice actors frequently branch into music, often singing the opening or closing themes of shows in which their character stars, or become involved in non-animated side projects such as audio dramas ( involving the same characters in new storylines ) or image songs ( songs sung in character that are not included in the anime but further develop the character ).

Many anime TV series ran an economical 13 episodes rather than the traditional 26-episodes per season.

Many anime shows make their debut outside of Japan's shores in electronic format, and it is rare that a popular anime will go without fansubs.

Many of the anime episodes are based on two or more tales put together, others are entirely new tales, and others are expanded single chapters.

Many of the characters are themselves anime fans, and there is often comparison between the campy, sanitized war of the anime within an anime Gekigangar III and the much harsher reality that the crew of the Nadesico faces.

Many anime and manga are very popular around the world and continue to become popular, as well as Japanese video games, music, fashion, and game shows ; this has made Japan an " entertainment superpower " along with the United States and the United Kingdom.

Many of the group's manga series are often adapted into anime after release.

* Many of the events in the live-action appear out of sequence to the manga and anime adaptations

Many anime and manga characters are depicted wearing eyepatches, such as Badou Nails from Dogs: Bullets & Carnage, and Mei Misaki from Another.

Many anime and manga titles that were previously licensed for release in North America were cancelled, including Turn A Gundam.

Many events from the anime do not occur in the manga, and some of the events from the anime that are presented in the manga are completely different in terms of dialogue, chronological sequence, and final outcomes.

Many attendees spend most of the convention in costume as their favorite anime, manga, or video game character.

Many other changes, such as adding a fully animated anime style opening sequence, new sidequests, new spells, a new summon, a new playable character, and a more player-friendly battle encounter rate were also added.

Many of them were also tie ins to the Chaotic Century anime, including special pilot figures of characters who used them while the Zoids did different things in the battle story.

Many of them also object to the availability of anime through mainstream channels such as the Cartoon Network or the Sci Fi Channel, as anime often has to be edited to remove violence or profanity, or to have other changes to meet American broadcast standards.

Many are often considered controversial because they step outside standard narrative and technical conventions.

Many Internet sites use YYYY-MM-DD, and those using other conventions often use-MMM-for the month to further clarify and avoid ambiguity ( 2001-MAY-09, 9-MAY-2001, MAY 09 2001, etc.

Many conventions of the detective-fiction genre evolved in this era, as numerous writers — from populist entertainers to respected poets — tried their hands at mystery stories.

Many pictures released from the 1960s onward share attributes with film noir of the classical period, and often treat its conventions self-referentially.

Many of his novels have strong anarchist or libertarian themes, often promoting the idea that new technological advances render certain social conventions obsolete.

Many courses, theses, essays and dissertations have analyzed wrestling's conventions, content, and its role in modern society.

Many more states selected convention delegates at state party conventions, or in caucuses, which were not as open as they later became.

Many conventions also have an Artist, Editor, and Science guests, and most have a Toastmaster for major events such as the opening and closing ceremonies and the Hugo award ceremony.

Many state conventions elected delegates pledged to support bimetallism in the party platform.

Many of the conventions of courtly love can be traced to Ovid, through Andreas Capellanus, but it is doubtful that they are all traceable to this origin.

Many elements of space travel series and films borrow extensively from the conventions of the Western genre.

Many of the country's legislative practices derive from the unwritten conventions of, and precedents set by, the United Kingdom's Westminster Parliament ; however, Barbados has evolved variations.

Many levels also meet throughout the year in preliminary or final CDE contests hosted at schools in the division the can be CDEs or just banquets, barbecues, conventions, etc.

Many paper size standards conventions have existed at different times and in different countries.

Many of the burghers would have at this time welcomed union with the Transvaal, but learning from Sir George Grey that such a union would nullify the conventions of 1852 and 1854 and necessitate the reconsideration of Great Britain's policy towards the native tribes north of the Orange and Vaal rivers, the project dropped.

Many of its stylistic innovations survive today as the conventions of music videos, in particular the multi-angle filming of a live performance.

Many episodes concern breaches of intricate aspects of social conventions, such as the various details of tipping at restaurants, the obligation to " stop and chat " upon meeting an acquaintance, the allowed amount of caviar one may put on a cracker at a house party, whether a house guest needs the permission of the homeowner before taking a soft drink from the refrigerator.

Many old conventions have been replaced or superseded by laws.

Many aspects of Las Meninas relate to earlier works by Velázquez in which he plays with conventions of representation.

Many of the symbols recorded in the book were applied to events following 1918, specifically to Watch Tower conventions held in the years 1922 through 1928.

Many conventions of traditional role-playing video games are also present ; for example, there is extensive use of scripted cutscenes to advance the story, units gain experience points and grow stronger over the course of the campaign, and the player can visit shops to outfit characters with weapons and equipment.

Many of their songs adhere to the formulas and now ubiquitous stylistic conventions associated with " emo " pioneers Sunny Day Real Estate ( SDRE ).

Many people also opposed the new court completely replacing the Privy Council: many large businesses, particularly those which were subsidiaries of British companies or regularly traded with the United Kingdom, preferred for business reasons to keep the colonies under the unified jurisdiction of the British courts, and petitioned the conventions to that effect.

Many unofficial conventions or " unconventions " take place at other locations and times throughout the year, making it easier for BookCrossers who cannot travel internationally for the convention to gather and share their love of books.