![]() ![]() The short, animated film was called Katsudō Shashindepicts a young boy drawing the Japanese characters for Katsudō Shashin. The first-ever Japanese animation in its most basic form is thought to have been created in 1906, but the legitimacy of this claim has been disputed by some. However, it wasn't until World War II when Japan's government started promoting cartoons as a way to raise morale that the style really took off. In fact, it was a French art movement called "Japonisme" that helped inspire Japanese artists and create some of the first examples of modern animation. The history of anime in Japan can be traced back to the late 19th century. ![]() When most people think of anime they think of vibrant and beautifully drawn scenes, that are both dramatic and heartfelt, sometimes with just a hint of magic. ![]() Entranced by the fantastic plot lines, giant eyes, and wonderful animation, I was watching anime without even knowing it.Īnime means “animation” in Japan, so in theory, could apply to any form of animation from around the world, but in modern times has come to refer to any and all Japanese animation. Even though I didn’t know it until several years later, my first foray into Japanese culture was watching cartoons on Saturday mornings. ![]()
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