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Post-War Era
Event: Creation of Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka (1963)
* Function: Astro Boy was made for entertainment and storytelling, teaching lessons about peace and technology.
* Impact: Astro Boy started modern anime setting up how stories are told and how characters look.
* Transformation: It combined Japanese and Western styles, making it easier for anime to become popular around the world. -
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Television Era
Event: Rise of TV anime series (Speed Racer and Gatchaman)
* Function: These shows were regular entertainment and began to be shown in other countries.
* Impact: Shows like Speed Racer did well outside Japan, showing that anime could be popular internationally.
* Transformation: Anime started to mix more with Western ideas, influencing global pop culture with new storytelling and character types. -
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Global Expansion
Event: International success of Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon
* Function: These series became popular with kids and teens everywhere.
* Impact: Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon helped make anime well-known globally, creating fan communities.
* Transformation: Anime became a worldwide hit, leading to more shows being dubbed in different languages and lots of merchandise being sold. -
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Digital Age
Event: Emergence of streaming platforms (Crunchyroll and Netflix)
* Function: Streaming made anime easy to watch for everyone.
* Impact: More people could watch anime, leading to more diverse and unique fanbases and shows.
* Transformation: Anime could reach everyone quickly, breaking down barriers and mixing with other cultures. Western media started using anime styles and ideas. -
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Mainstream Acceptance
Event: Mainstream media and live-action adaptations (Your Name, Attack on Titan and One Piece)
* Function: Anime became a big part of regular entertainment, influencing movies, TV shows and fashion.
* Impact: Anime movies and shows became very popular and successful, leading to partnerships between Japanese and Western companies.
* Transformation: Anime is now widely accepted and respected, with live-action versions and collaborations showing its broad appeal.