The History of Anime: From its Origins to the Global Revolution

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The History of Anime: From its Origins to the Global Revolution 🌏📺!  In this video we explore the fascinating history of anime, from its humble beginnings in Japan to becoming a cultural phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. Discover how the first anime were born, the impact of classic works like Astro Boy and Akira, and how the industry evolved into the global explosion we live in today.  🔹 Origins of Japanese anime 🔹 The golden age of anime in the 80s and 90s 🔹 The internationalization of anime in the 21st century 🔹 The role of platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix in its worldwide expansion 🔹 Cultural, technological and social influences of anime  If you are an anime fan or simply want to learn more about how this art conquered the world, this video is for you.

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00:00Hello, otakus and curious people of the world! Have you ever wondered how anime came to be?

00:04Or how it went from being a fringe art in Japan to becoming a global phenomenon that

00:08dominates platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll? Today we'll travel back in time to explore the

00:13origins of anime, its key moments and how it has evolved to conquer the world. Be sure to

00:18subscribe and like us so you don't miss any details of this epic story.

00:21It all started in the early 20th century when Japan discovered Western film and animation.

00:30Early Japanese animated shorts such as Junichi Kouchi's Namakura Gatana, 1917,

00:36were experimental and rudimentary. But in the 1930s, studios like Neon Doga began producing

00:41more elaborate works inspired by Disney and European classics. However, World War II changed

00:47everything. The Japanese government used animation as military propaganda, as in Mamataro, Umi no

00:53Shinpai, 1945. After the war, Japan was devastated, but from its ashes a new art would be born.

01:03Enter Osamu Tezuka, the god of manga. In 1963, his astro boy, Tetsuan Anam, revolutionized the

01:10industry. Why? Because Tezuka introduced techniques such as limited animation, detailed backgrounds,

01:15expressive movements, and dramatic close-ups, all to save costs. This style became the DNA of anime.

01:21In the 1960s, anime diversified children's series, historical dramas, and even the first mecha with

01:27Tetsujin 28 Go. But something was missing, an identity of its own.

01:35The 70s and 80s were a creative explosion. Anime stopped being just for kids with series like

01:41Mazinger Z, the first piloted mecha, and mobile suit Gundam, which explored political and philosophical

01:47themes. Meanwhile, in film, Hayao Miyazaki and Aisao Takahata founded Studio Ghibli in 1985,

01:53taking anime to unprecedented artistic levels with Nausicaa and The Castle in the Sky.

01:58And let's not forget the 80s. Akira, 1988, redefined what anime could be. With hyper-detailed animation

02:04and a complex cyberpunk plot, it became a global landmark. The world was beginning to look to Japan.

02:13The 90s came and anime conquered the planet. Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and Pokemon snuck into

02:19Western TVs. Meanwhile, in Japan, works like Neon Genesis Evangelion challenged traditional

02:24narratives with psychology and symbolism. The result? Anime was no longer a genre,

02:29but a medium with infinite possibilities. In addition, the advent of DVD and the internet

02:34gave fans access to more niche series, from the horror of Hellgirl to the magical realism of

02:39Fullmetal Alchemist.

02:44In the 21st century, anime is unstoppable. Platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll have

02:49democratized its access, while studios like Ufotable with Demon Slayer and WIT Studio with

02:56Attack on Titan raise the technical quality to mind-blowing levels. Genres are mixed.

03:01Ice Sky dominates with series like Rii, Zero, but there's also room for romantic comedies,

03:06Hagaya-sama, and existential dramas, Devilman Crybaby. Even original streaming anime,

03:11like cyberpunk, Edgerunners, is booming. And let's not talk about movies,

03:16Your Name and Susan break records, while Studio Ghibli wins Oscars. Anime is already mainstream culture.

03:21From the humble Namakura Gatana to the billions of dollars of Demon Slayer,

03:25anime has been a journey of creativity, resilience, and passion. What's your next step? Virtual reality?

03:31Global collaborations? Tell me in the comments. And if you like this journey,

03:35subscribe for more stories like this. See you in the next video. Sayonara.

03:51Bye.

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