: a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes
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For example, Toho was among the first Japanese studios to forge an overseas footprint, including acquiring leading anime distributor Gkids in North America.
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
So why does this hasty history lesson have any relevance to today’s global anime market?
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
During Euro 2024, between games of Uno and Fortnite, Simons watched Japanese anime to relax.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, Alexa Bliss has also ventured into voice acting, lending her talents to the Netflix anime Sakamoto Days, based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
So why does this hasty history lesson have any relevance to today’s global anime market?
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
During Euro 2024, between games of Uno and Fortnite, Simons watched Japanese anime to relax.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, Alexa Bliss has also ventured into voice acting, lending her talents to the Netflix anime Sakamoto Days, based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Anime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anime. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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