The Evolution of Anime

Early 20th Century Japan

Anime started as simple, short films in the early 1900s, reflecting traditional Japanese art and storytelling.

Anime in the 1960s with 'Astro Boy

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Golden Age of Anime: 1980s and 1990s

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Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki

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How Technology Transformed Anime

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Anime’s Global Reach

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The Future of Anime: What's Next?

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