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.    SOCIAL MEDIA:  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebestanimehere0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThesAnime FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBestAnimeHere/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_best_anime_here_xd/ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thebestanimehere

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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.

00:17Be sure to subscribe 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,

00:351917, were experimental and rudimentary. But in the 1930s, studios like Neon Doga began

00:41producing more elaborate works, inspired by Disney and European classics. However,

00:46World War II changed everything. The Japanese government used animation as military propaganda,

00:51as in Mamataro, Umi no Shinpai, 1945. After the war, Japan was devastated,

00:57but from its ashes a new art would be born.

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

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

01:15detailed backgrounds, expressive movements and dramatic close-ups, all to save costs.

01:20This style became the DNA of anime. In the 1960s, anime diversified, children's series,

01:26historical dramas, and even the first mecha with Tetsujin 28 Go. But something was missing,

01:31an identity of its own.

01:36The 70s and 80s were a creative explosion. Anime stopped being just for kids with series like

01:42Mazinger Z, the first piloted mecha, and Mobile Suit Gundam, which explored political and philosophical

01:48themes. Meanwhile, in film, Hayao Miyazaki and Aisao Takahata founded Studio Ghibli in 1985,

01:54taking anime to unprecedented artistic levels with Nausicaa and the castle in the sky.

01:59And let's not forget the 80s. Akira, 1988, redefined what anime could be. With hyper-detailed

02:05animation and a complex cyberpunk plot, it became a global landmark. The world was beginning to look to

02:10Japan. The 90s came and anime conquered the planet. Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and Pokemon snuck into

02:20Western TVs. Meanwhile, in Japan, works like Neon Genesis Evangelion challenged traditional narratives

02:26with psychology and symbolism. The result? Anime was no longer a genre, but a medium with infinite

02:31possibilities. In addition, the advent of DVD and the internet gave fans access to more niche series,

02:38from the horror of Hellgirl to the magical realism of Fullmetal Alchemist.

02:45In the 21st century, anime is unstoppable. Platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll have

02:51democratized its access, while studios like Ufotable with Demon Slayer and WIT Studio with

02:57Attack on Titan raised the technical quality to mind-blowing levels. Genres are mixed. Ice Sky

03:03dominates with series like Re-Zero, but there's also room for romantic comedies, Kaguya-sama,

03:08and existential dramas, Devilman Crybaby. Even original streaming anime, like Cyberpunk,

03:14Edgerunners, is booming. And let's not talk about movies, Your Name and Susan break records,

03:19while Studio Ghibli wins Oscars. Anime is already mainstream culture. From the humble Namakura

03:24Katana to the billions of dollars of Demon Slayer, anime has been a journey of creativity,

03:29resilience, and passion. What's your next step? Virtual reality? Global collaborations? Tell me

03:34in the comments. And if you like this journey, subscribe for more stories like this. See you

03:39in the next video. Sayonara.

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