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I decided to do my timeline on the history of Anime since 1945 because I feel as though it is very interesting to take note of how much enterntaiment has changed with the changing climate of the world. I noticed that many of the occurences that happened within the world of anime were directly related to the political climate in which Japan was in at that particular time. I also found it very intriguing that anime was in fact used as a way to distribute WWII propaganda to the Japanese people.
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Toei Animation studios was founded in 1948, went on to produce the first anime color feature film.
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The first color anime feature film, Hakujaden, was produced in 1958 by Toei Animation studios. Widely considered the first "anime" ever.
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Hakujaden, the first color anime feature film was released in America under the title Panda and the Magic Serpent. Later became known as the first anime.
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Former Toei Animation employee, Osamu Tezuka, established Mushi Production. Mushi later was responsible for animes such as Astro Boy, and Princess Knight
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The Toei anime, Hols: Prince of the Sun, was created. Known as the first major break away from normal anime style, began progressive anime style.
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One of the most successful television production animes, Tomorrow's Joe, was created as a result of experimentation of young anime artists.
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Mobile Suit Gundam, the first Robot Anime, was created, originally was unsuccessful but later was revived as a theatrical film in 1982.
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One of the most well known anime series, Dragonball was created.
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One of the biggest anime series, Sailormoon was created.
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One of the most famous animes, One Piece, was created.
