In conclusion, throughout my extensive research that was conducted I was able to gather the origins of anime. I was able to reach to the fact that the style of anime was similar to that of Disney as well as other previous anime studios. Additionally, it was interesting to learn of the reasoning behind the artists’ inspiration as well as the reason for anime becoming so popular in other areas of the world aside from Japan. I was able to learn that most animation studios in the beginning while using inspiration from Disney, made individuality in their characters by including different and unique powers, outfits, hairstyles, and personas. It was also interesting to learn that before anime became popular in other countries, there were no cartoons that adults could really watch and enjoy. At that period in time, a majority of the cartoons to exist were for a younger audience. As well as the genre not varying, for cartoons to become applicable for everyone. Additionally, it was interesting to learn of the first translations and ideologies behind mangas and anime being translated. My respect for the genre as well as the animators and all the work that went on behind the scenes, began to increase. I was able to see the hard work, effort, and time that was put into creating anime. Reading and hearing pieces of work that said those who worked on the production began to work to the point of exhaustion and often worked until they could not stand and to the point where their eyes shut on their own. Something I believed was very interesting and informative that I found in my research was the remakes of anime into live action movies or plays, being disrespectful to the original animators of the anime. I agree with this wholeheartedly because recreating the anime into a live action film, doesn’t appreciate nor respect the long hard hours that the animators as well as production studios may have put into their work. Being an anime fan myself, I thought it was really interesting to learn and read about where anime began as well as how different it was back then compared to now. Similar to many other anime fans worldwide, I think it would be very beneficial to read up and learn about the origins in order to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the work and changes that anime has come to. Anime has come a long way over the years and has definitely changed the lives of millions worldwide, none of which would be possible without Tezuka and the first few productions studios.
Author: Karina Budhu (Page 4 of 10)
Since I was a little girl in elementary school, one of habits included watching anime. There was a point in my life in which anime had helped me through the darkest places in my life. It was an escape for me and a way for me to indulge myself in something I enjoyed while also having fun. Additionally, with the various genres of anime I was able to relate to many characters as well as many situations and scenarios that took place. As I continued to watch more and more anime, I began to wonder the origins of anime. I also began to wonder about how different anime reached me and my friends. Knowing I live in the United States, and anime originated in Japan I began to wonder how it reached the United States. This led me to think about how many other countries anime is accessible to as well as why it has developed such a large fan base. I hope in my research to find out the origins of anime as well as the reasoning for the beginning of popularity of anime as well as manga. Additionally, I hope to find out the inspiration and idea behind creating anime and manga. As well as what this creator hoped to achieve in doing so. I hope to also find out what style of animation existed prior as well as why the new style was easily adaptable and interesting for those not as familiar with the new style. In researching, I would certainly hope to find all the answers to the many questions I have regarding this. I predict that anime and manga styles began when someone just decided to draw and write stories in a different style that no one was used to, and it became a huge hit gaining popularity. Even if I do not find information to support my hypothesis, or information that overall goes against my idea I would include it regardless and still be happy that I was able to research and find the true beginning of anime.
The Rise and Rise of Anime: Why the Japanese Artform Is Blooming
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https://www.fandom.com/articles/anime-japanese-artform-blooming
This article begins with the interview of Mamoru Hosoda, a director whom creates movies and films for the anime genre. He goes on to explain that one main reason that anime has become so popular to a wide range of people is due to the fact that anime is cartoons but can span to adults. He goes into detail to explain that the world of anime and manga can appeal universally to many people due to their unique storylines, characters, and life styles. He says that he believes the in depth character development as well as grown ups being able to enjoy the animation style that was originally made for children. He also includes that the use and development of 2-D characters has made a huge impact in the way that different methods and techniques could be used in a wide range of different genres and artists techniques. Lastly, he mentions that he believes in animation the artists do not get the proper recognition for the hard work that is put into their pieces of work. He includes that remaking animated pieces into live action pieces can pose as disrespectful to the animators.
Overall, I do agree with this producer/director. I believe that the wide range and span of anime has become fairly popular due to the wide range and groups of people that anime is able to reach. This includes that of reaching adults or overall just people of any age being able to enjoy anime. I believe that with the different storylines as well as character development of every single genre it has become something anyone around the world of any age can enjoy and indulge in. In this piece of work, I believe that it was important to include the importance and uniqueness of animating 2-D characters as opposed to the regular animation style that came about before anime. In this piece of work, I believe that it should have been expanded more upon how the animation style has impacted the anime fandom as well as how it has made an impact on worldwide making anime accessible to others. I also agree with the fact that recreating 2-D pieces of work into live action films is disrespectful to the creators of the anime due to all the work that is put in on the creators side.
“And the second phase became things that grown-ups can enjoy — but those particular grown-ups are like, say, those who still have the mind of a child, or otakus. So it was a genre. Animation — anime — was a genre of movies.”
“I think animation movies, recent modern ones, are rich in stories and also have universal appeal [with] a really strong storyline, world and lives.”
“And that’s what I don’t like. I think they just really need to pay more respect to the original animations”
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