11.   The puzzling plot involves an animated Crawford character, a blend of Wonder Woman and the heroines of Japanese cartoons.

12.   The spread of Japanese cartoons and comics is not always welcome.

13.   The whole Pokemon phenomenon is based on a Japanese cartoon.

14.   Weird postapocalyptic Japanese cartoons are moving from cult fashion to the mainstream.

15.   Also lifting earnings are its toys based on the popular Japanese cartoon Pokemon, including plush dolls and games.

16.   Chinese officials and newspaper commentators worry that some foreign comics, particularly violent, sexy Japanese cartoons, are a bad influence.

17.   Some even go against Chinese tradition by sporting foreign influences, such as the Japanese cartoon character Hello Kitty or high-flying techno-warriors.

18.   That type of intense scene is no rarity in Japanese cartoons.

19.   The Japanese cartoon series revolves around the adventures of Yugi Muto.

20.   They will include theater performances and concerts of Japanese artists, a week of Japanese cartoons and an exhibition of modern Japanese posters.