"Why does Japanese anime capture hearts all over the world? A thorough explanation of its history and charm!"

1.Are there any "anime" that has influenced your life?

Weekend night、The anime theme song I was looking forward to in front of the TV.。Having fun talking about yesterday's anime with friends、Memories of imitating the hero's lines。Have you ever had that experience?

actually、This experience is common not only in Japan but all over the world.。

A friend who lives in New York said:。
``Naruto's words ``Don't give up''、It's my support in life。」

Anime is not just entertainment、close to my heart、Sometimes you have the power to change your life。In this article、How did Japanese anime evolve?、Why does it continue to fascinate people all over the world?、We will explain its history and charm!

2. A journey to look back at the history of Japanese anime

① 1900s to 1920s：The birth of Japanese anime

1917Year、Japan's first anime work "Namakura Sword" has been released。It was only a 5 minute short story、The amazing experience of “paintings moving and telling a story”、captivated the audience。

At this time, it was still shown as an opening act for a movie.、A style that valued the elements of the story was established from this period.。

② 1930s-1950s：Beyond the war

1930In the 2019 era, a feature-length animation was also being made.、Due to the war, propaganda works such as ``Momotaro: Sea Warrior'' increased.。

but、Postwar Japan sought “hope” and “healing”。``Kumoto Tulip'' is、It warmed the hearts of the audience with beautiful images and a story full of kindness.。

③ 1960s-1980s：The Golden Age of TV Anime

1963Year、Osamu Tezuka's "Astro Boy" begins broadcasting。This is Japan's first TV anime series.、A culture of ``enjoying anime every week'' was born.。

1970Mobile Suit Gundam appeared in the 1990s.、“Real robot anime” that deeply explores war and human relationships has gained popularity.。Anime has evolved into something that not only children but also adults are fascinated by.。

1980Studio Ghibli appeared in the 1990s.、Theatrical anime such as ``Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind'' and ``My Neighbor Totoro'' moved many audiences.。

④ 1990s-2000s：Diversification and global expansion

1995Year、"Neon Genesis Evangelion" has been broadcast。This work incorporates philosophical themes and complex psychological depictions.、Beyond the boundaries of anime、Spreading the awareness that ``anime is art'' all over the world。

Around the same time, ``Pokemon'' and ``Dragon Ball'' became huge hits worldwide.。In particular, ``Pokemon'' has fascinated many children as an ``experience-based story'' that combines games and animation.。

⑤ 2010s to present：The revolution in the digital age

2010When it reaches the age、Streaming services such as Netflix and Crunchyroll have become popular.、Japanese anime can now be watched simultaneously all over the world。

"Attack on Titan" (2013) is a symbolic work of this kind.。Fans post their thoughts on each episode on SNS.、The famous scene went viral in an instant.。

The theatrical version of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” (2019) broke box office records worldwide.、Animated movie recognized as ``a work of art that even adults can fall in love with''。Recently, ``Spy Family'' and ``Jujutsu Kaisen'' have created new trends.、Anime culture is evolving further。

3. Why is Japanese anime loved all over the world?

1. A story that stirs your emotions

Japanese anime is not just an adventure story。family ties、friendship with friends、Challenging dreams etc.、I draw themes that everyone can relate to.。The audience grows with the characters.、I feel the story as “my own story”。

② The fusion of beautiful images and music

Delicate hand-drawn drawings、beautiful background、unique colors。These create a sense of visual immersion。“Your name is。''s visual beauty captivated audiences all over the world.、RADWIMPS' music brought out the emotion。

③ Various genres and characters

Battle、love affair、horror、Daily series、Sports…。Japanese anime has many genres.、Everyone can find “the work that suits them”。Also、The character's individuality also shines through、“Oshi character culture” is spreading around the world through SNS。

4. Please tell us about your "special anime"!

What "life-changing anime" did you say? Characters I admired in my youth、Famous lines that resonated with me even after I became an adult...。Please let us know in the comments section!

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Summary of Iwapiko

Japanese anime、Not just entertainment、A “story” that touches the hearts of people all over the world.。New works will continue to be created、It will captivate the whole world。

Next time too、We will dig deeper into the charm of Japanese anime, so please look forward to it!