1.   A Japanese cartoon has sent children into seizures.

2.   A new Japanese cartoon character named Afroken has arrived on the stationery and stickers scene.

3.   But officials see greater potential for marketing tie-ins, and they hope to emulate the massive global success of the Japanese cartoon Pokemon.

4.   First there was nothing, and then, suddenly, the Japanese cartoon kitten was everywhere.

5.   In Spain, some Japanese cartoons were taken off the air after protests about their violence.

6.   Instead, Bhutanese are watching David Letterman, Japanese cartoons, Hindi soap operas, European soccer, even Chinese TV.

7.   Jake also divulges which are his favorite Japanese cartoons, soft drinks and retro-candies.

8.   Japanese cartoons like Dragon Ball Z are hits in Europe, especially in France and Spain.

9.   Kids who play Pokemon, the insanely popular card and video games derived from the Japanese cartoon, speak in a language all their own.

10.   Millions of the cards based on the Japanese cartoon and video game have been sold in the United States since January.