Interesting topic. I have a 18-year old friend who watches anime, he told me that those animes are all based on novels or "graphic novels", which not only focus on kids, but youth as well - or even more.

The three most popular anime series are respectively called "One Piece", "Naruto (not Narto)" and "Bleach". More interstingly, according to my friend, One Piece reflects Islam and Hamas, Naruto reflects communism and terrorism, and Bleach reflects Nazi and imperialism. If I have a chance, I would also like to have a look at those series and see whether my friend was right - or was he just kidding!

Jason