<P> Many shows have been adapted from manga and light novels, including popular titles such as Inuyasha (2000), Naruto (2002), Fullmetal Alchemist (2003), Monster (2004), Bleach (2004), Rozen Maiden (2005), Aria the Animation (2005), Shakugan no Shana (2005), Pani Poni Dash! (2005), Death Note (2006), Mushishi (2006), Sola (2007), The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006), Lucky Star (2007), Toradora! (2008--09), K - On! (2009), Bakemonogatari (2009), and Fairy Tail (2009); these shows typically last several years and achieve large fanbases . Nevertheless, original anime titles continue to be produced with the same success . </P> <P> The 2000s marked a trend of emphasis of the otaku subculture . A notable critique of this otaku subculture is found in the 2006 anime Welcome to the N.H.K., which features a hikikomori (socially withdrawn) protagonist and explores the effects and consequences of various Japanese sub-cultures, such as otaku, lolicon, internet suicide, massively multiplayer online games and multi-level marketing . </P> <P> In contrast to the above - mentioned phenomenon, there have been more productions of late - night anime for a non-otaku audience as well . The first concentrated effort came from Fuji TV's Noitamina block . The 30 - minute late - Thursday timeframe was created to showcase productions for young women of college age, a demographic that watches very little anime . The first production Honey and Clover was a particular success, peaking at a 5% TV rating in Kantou, very strong for late - night anime . The block has been running uninterrupted since April 2005 and has yielded many successful productions unique in the modern anime market . </P> <P> There have been revivals of American cartoons such as Transformers which spawned four new series, Transformers: Car Robots in 2000, Transformers: Micron Legend in 2003, Transformers: Superlink in 2004, and Transformers: Galaxy Force in 2005 . In addition, an anime adaptation of the G.I Joe series was produced titled G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 . </P>

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