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The First Generation of Animators
Ōten Shimokawa, Jun'ichi Kōuchi and Seitaro Kitayama, also called the "fathers" of Anime.
These animators created the first Anime films, while they are not very well known, these films marked the start of anime as a cultural expression. -
What is Anime?
The term "Anime" originates from the shortened version of the word "romaji", which means animation. Anime can be simply television series, or based on manga, graphic novels. Anime is something that Japanese, and even cultures all over the world enjoy, it brings people together in many ways. People are brought together within their many different interests within the genres of anime, also while appreciating Japanese culture. Although Anime is not simply just entertainment, it is art. -
What is Anime Part2
Anime is an art, and for some, it is taken very seriously. The Japanese express themselves through this media, presenting their culture and language to the public, including other nations that are not even close to Japan.
When people from other nations and cultures watch or read Anime or Manga they can feel like they are a part of their culture for a moment. They can even learn things from different animes about the culture that they may not have been aware of beforehand. -
The Beginning of The Revolution of Anime
After Disney began in the 1920’s, Japan followed Disney’s lead and created the now Japan equivalent of Disney animation. While Anime was a large portion of the Japanese culture for the past decade, it became much more than a simple form of entertainment during this time period. Japan wanted to have their own "Cartoons", these cartoons would reflect their own art styles and storylines. This entertainment grew to be an Artistic expression within the blink of an eye. -
The First Anime Films- Momotarō no Umiwashi
Created by the "fathers" of anime, as stated in the last point.
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The First Anime Films No. 2: Momotarō: Umi no Shinpei
Also created by the "fathers" of Anime. These two anime films were the first of many to come as the years passed. -
Astro Boy Manga
The Astro Boy manga was published in 1952.
Astro Boy was the series that popularized the style of anime that we see now, the large, wide eyes.
This manga was later released as an Anime television series. This Manga and Anime series grew to be the most appreciated and loved piece of the Japanese Artistic expression relatively quickly, just like the art style. Nationwide, people recognized this adorable character within this art piece known as the Astro Boy Manga. -
Astro Boy Television Series
Astro Boy creator Tezuka studied at Disney’s productions and later created the first animated star of Japan, Tetsuwan Atom, also known as Astroboy. The television series was released on January 1st, 1963.
Tezuka is now seen as the Walt Disney of Japanese culture. -
Studio Ghilbi
Studio Ghilbi was founded in 1985.
This Japanese animation studio created many well known characters and films in Anime such as, Totoro and Ponyo.
These characters originate from the films, My Neighbour Totoro and Ponyo. -
Well Known Anime No.1
Dragon Ball Manga was published in 1984.
The Anime television series was released in February 26, 1986 and ran until April 12, 1989. -
my Neighbour Totoro
This film created by Studio Ghilbi was released in 1988. -
The Start of Anime Conventions and The Anime "Boom"
Anime conventions, like Anime Expo and Otakon began in early 1990’s.. Where fans dress up as their favourite characters, and even go the extra mile and create their own costumes by hand. Fans also could meet some artists, and voice actors.
during the early 1990s Anime gained Anime was as popular as ever before, causing the cultural expression to evolve even more. -
Well Known Anime No.2
The Death Note Manga was published in 2003.
The anime television series was released on October, 6th 2006 and ran until June 26, 2007. -
Ponyo
Ponyo, a revolutionary, well known Anime film created by Studio Ghilbi was released in 2008. -
CONCLUSION
Whatever is included in the pieces of Anime is up to the artist/ creator. It is hard to pinpoint the impacts of this artistic expression, other than Disney, because the impact that encouraged the growth is simply the growth of artists as well new artists coming into the 'picture'. Once an artist decides to change their art style, other artists may be encouraged by that and create more pieces that resemble that technique. Overall, the impacts involved are within the culture and the artists. -
NOW
As of now all of these past Animes are appreciated and still shared among different cultures. Although, there are still pieces being created to this day. I have grown to enjoy some Animes thanks to my friends, and I definitely appreciate the artwork and the culture put into the pieces.
Not only is it entertainment, but it is an artistic expression among the Japanese culture. these people continue to share their culture within the compounds of a small cartoon, and that is amazing.
