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The Oldest Anime (1917 - 1945) | The Evolution of Japanese Animations

WooKong

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Kyoto Animations Saddest Anime

The kyoto animation holy trinity (clannad ,etc) . I genuinely think that they very very good romance anime . They are such sad anime , if you’re looking…

Zacko

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Clannad, Kanon

August 1945

The last days of World War II were dramatic in many ways. I have added two new movies to my recommended live action cinema title list that dramatize…

Koyagidō Kanwa子山羊堂閑話

Jul 19, 2020 • Subscribe

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The History of Tatsunoko – 3 – Mecha animations

mixture of expressionist motion and anatomical realism was born. It was also the moment when another one of anime’s key stylistic features developed: mechanical animation. Early TV anime…

Animétudes

Feb 12, 2022 • Subscribe

Ketsudan

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The Evolution of Walkmankind

A team of misfit engineers built the gadget. But we consumers built the future with it.

Matt Alt's Pure Invention

Jun 29, 2023 • Subscribe

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Animations vs Visuals

Do anime fans actually care about animation? What do we even mean when we use the word animation? I'm going to *try* to answer that.

I drink and watch anime

May 17, 2023 • Subscribe

The Fire Hunter

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The Evolution of 1960s Anime Movies: Ranked & Reviewed

Today's video ranks and reviews each 1960s anime movie to provide an easy gateway into the decade. I cover popular titles such as Saiyuuki, Horus, Puss in Boots,…

BobSamurai Anime Reviews

Aug 7, 2023 • Subscribe

Hans Christian Andersen Stories, Treasure Island

What’s the oldest out-of-print title you own?

When did you buy it? What’s made you hold onto it? Any chance it’ll see a re-release? The post What’s the oldest out-of-print title you own? appeared first on…

Anime Feminist

Nov 25, 2025 • Subscribe

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Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION…in Japanese?!

While browsing Netflix one day, I came upon the movie Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION: a remake of the first Pokémon movie originally from the late 90s. Out of…

OGIUE MANIAX

Feb 5, 2025 • Subscribe

Pokémon

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The Evolution of Abridged Anime Part 2: The Modern Progenitors

As anime fandom entered the new millennium, technological advancements placed San Jose at the epicenter of the next evolution in anime parodies. Until the

Anime Herald

Feb 28, 2024 • Subscribe

“Mighty Mouse and the Kilkenny Cats” (1945)

It’s a Terrytoons sort of day here - so prepare yourself for that clanging and water bucket sound effects!

cartoonresearch.com

Nov 14, 2024 • Subscribe

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(Q & A) The Evolution of AnimeBackWhen

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animebackwhen

Aug 9, 2022 • Subscribe

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First Impression: The Fruit of Evolution

We open in media res, with protagonist Seiichi in another world with busty naked girl who asks to marry him. Now flashback: at a high school in Japan,…

Beneath the Tangles

Oct 4, 2021 • Subscribe

Evolution of my itabeya 

A happenstance internet finding sparked a lifelong journey of building my own "itabeya" and continuously updating it to reflect my ever-changing interests- both serving as a timeline as…

Artificial Night Sky

Oct 11, 2025 • Subscribe

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The Evolution of Abridged Anime Part 4 – No Screwing The Rules

Fears about legal ramifications were fairly common in the world of comedic anime fandubs, despite some arguing they might be protected under parody laws.

Anime Herald

Mar 27, 2024 • Subscribe

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CloverWorks drops stunning animations of 7FATES: CHAKHO and THE STAR SEEKERS

BTS and TXT's webtoon series "7FATES: CHAKHO" and "The Star Seekers" have been turned into animation shorts by CloverWorks.

K-Comics Beat

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Shoujo Sundae Review: Kawaii: The Emergence and Evolution of Cuteness in Japanese Girl’s Culture

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8s_ZvM1om0   To follow up on their series on Japanese girls’ culture, The Japan Foundation provided a detailed presentation and open discussion on the emergence…

Welcome

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Nagasaki 1945: Angelus no Kane (The Angelus Bell)

The atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, is less well known that the bombing of Hiroshima three days earlier, for several reasons. ...

Collectr's Blog

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The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Barefoot Gen, Hikaru no Go, Kuro ga Ita Natsu, Kuroi Ame ni Utarete

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The Evolution of a Useless Goddess [Recommendation]

So, I’ve gushed about how I’ve fallen back in love with Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon (DanMachi) through the mobile game stories, especially Aedes Vesta.…

Kvasir 369's Anime, Manga, and Game Blog

Sep 13, 2021 • Subscribe

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The Postmodern Evolution of Evangelion: an Analysis

Evangelion is a mythologic and defining piece of media, for better or worse

Rogue Shogunate

Jan 7, 2021 • Subscribe

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Evolution of Anime: Decade-by-Decade Journey of Japan's Animation

Navigating the Evolution of Anime Through the Years

Nihon Narratives

Jun 19, 2023 • Subscribe

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South Korean Animations (1956 - 2021) | WooKong

A compilation of the South Korean animated works from 1956 to 2021. This is a supplementary video for "A Brief History of South Korean Animation" https://youtu.be/uQDFI30strY. Be sure…

WooKong

Aug 23, 2021 • Subscribe

Singles

A Musical Up-Roar: 1945-47

During the period covered by these cartoons, the Second World War came to an end.

cartoonresearch.com

Oct 15, 2024 • Subscribe

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Three Women of the North (北の三人, Kiyoshi Saeki, 1945)

Three female radio operators become the backbone of a moribund war effort in the last propaganda film produced before the war’s end.

Windows on Worlds

Mar 18, 2024 • Subscribe

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How Japan’s Oldest Toilet Went Down the Crapper

How an unfortunate gear shift led to one worker at a Japanese temple accidentally taking out a historically significant toilet.

Unseen Japan

Oct 19, 2022 • Subscribe

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In Which The Newest Precure Shouts Out The Oldest

The latest entry in the Pretty Cure series, Delicious Party Precure, is now streaming in select markets on Crunchyroll. I gave it a look, and because I’m me,…

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Feb 6, 2022 • Subscribe

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This Week in Anime - The Rise and Evolution of Old Classic Dubs

The release of new dubs and adaptations has breathed new life into old classics like Digimon. Join Chris and Nick this week as they explore these classics and…

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Episode 741: The Grimgar of Ashes and Evolution

This week on Anime Pulse we got evolving fruit, our favorite isekai, and more Spice and Wolf. First up Joseph had a snow day and is doing his…

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Fruits Basket Episode 27: The Evolution of Kyo

The second season of Fruits Basket continues with its second episode “Eat Somen with Your Friends,” and so does this weekly recap and analysis series. With anime production…

Coherent Cats

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Fruits Basket Episode 26: The Evolution of Yuki

The first episode of the second season of Fruits Basket, the series about a teenage girl named Tohru Honda who befriends members of a mysterious family cursed to…

Coherent Cats

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In Transition: Lain & The Evolution of Modern Identity

When it comes to modern day ideals on identity, a lot has managed to be found from exploring the internet and how, as a result, we've managed to…

Chloe Sunflora

Dec 31, 2024 • Subscribe

Serial Experiments Lain

The Evolution Of Haikyuu’s Exceptional Production: Refining Reality

Haikyuu has been one of the greatest sports anime productions since its inception. Four seasons in, it’s about time we get not just into what makes its thoroughness…

Sakuga Blog

Feb 4, 2020 • Subscribe

The Fruit of Evolution #01 — Check the Status Screen

  Can we… not? Impressions: The most impressive thing about this is that it isn't named "I Accidentally Spawned In The Last Dungeon And Somehow Beat a Monster So…

Tenka Seiha

Oct 4, 2021 • Subscribe

Mangaka: Evolution

You know one of the things I love about manga? Being able to follow an author’s evolution through different works and see what their preferences are like. Before…

The Animanga Spellbook

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The Evolution of the Enduring Samurai Spirit in Aizu, Fukushima

Explore Fukushima’s samurai legacy, rich cultural heritage, and breathtaking landscapes on a luxurious tour through the Aizu region.

WAttention.com

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The Insane Evolution of Dragon Ball's Animators (Ep. 3)

Welcome back to another Dragon Ball Daima animation breakdown. Learn all about the top animators on Episode 3, the crazy production schedule that Dragon ball Daima has, and…

AnimeAjay

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The Evolution of My Views on the CGDCT Genre & The Dangers of Positivism

My relationship with the CGDCT genre has gone through a lot of permutations. Last season I was watching, and for the most part enjoying, Keep Your Hands Off…

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“MF Ghost” and the Evolution of Racing Anime: A New Chapter in the Legacy of “Initial D”

The world of anime has long been captivated by the thrill and excitement of racing, and few series have left as lasting an impact as “Initial D.” Widely…

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Oct 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Initial D First Stage, MF GHOST

Episode 63, "Evolution"

On this SEASON FINALE of the One Piece Podcast we discuss Manga Chapter 569 “Monster,” go into our Top 5 of ’09, have some time to Piece by…

The One Piece Podcast

Dec 23, 2009 • Subscribe

Maji, One Piece

Episode 63, "Evolution"

On this SEASON FINALE of the One Piece Podcast we discuss Manga Chapter 569 “Monster,” go into our Top 5 of ’09, have some time to Piece by…

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The Infinite Potential of Japanese Pudding in Anime

f you’ve watched even a small amount of anime, Japanese pudding is incredibly hard to miss, specifically in the form of a caramel custard flan generally known locally…

OGIUE MANIAX

Jul 19, 2020 • Subscribe

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Rainbows and Rollerblades: The queer evolution of the Scott Pilgrim series

This series has always been queer, it’s just been handled in different ways, with earnest character writing that nonetheless reflected the stereotypes and assumptions of the early 2000s,…

Anime Feminist

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

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Keiunkan: Why You Should Visit Japan’s Oldest Onsen

Hot springs are a hallmark of Japanese culture. Japan's oldest onsen is 1300 years old - and still going strong.

Unseen Japan

Sep 28, 2024 • Subscribe

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Anime Review #61: Digimon Adventure – Last Evolution Kizuna

It’s quite fitting that I write this post today, the day after the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady, when Catholics commemorate the event in which the…

The Traditional Catholic Weeb

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Kizuna, Digimon: Digital Monsters

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Anime Like The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made

What makes Beast Tamer an anime like The Fruit of Evolution is that both shows are essentially about an OP main character gathering a harem of mostly animal

Recommend Me Anime

Feb 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Accel World, Beast Tamer, Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made, The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter

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Post-War Anime: The History of Japanese Animation & Japan

Anime from 1945 to 1963 saw the release of some incredibly influential works. While most begin their anime studies with Astroboy released on January 1st 1963, the history…

WooKong

Dec 11, 2022 • Subscribe

Hundred

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The Bizarre World of Japanese Anime Voice Actors: Seiyuu

I have been a weeb for quite a while now and anime voice acting still never ceases to amaze me. When I discovered seiyuu content, it was over,…

RedJoker

Jan 10, 2023 • Subscribe

Joker

1997: Take My Evolution

Eric McLeod (@ SweetDurga ) didn't really know what anime was until high school. His only anime before that point were Pokemon and Yu-Gi-O...

The Golden Ani-Versary of Anime (1963-2013)

Jun 4, 2013 • Subscribe

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Perfect Blue, Pokémon, Sailor Moon, Trigun

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Japan’s “Oldest Known Writing” is Just Permanent Marker: Experts

A stone thought to contain Japan's oldest known writing now appears like it might just be the result of sample contamination.

Unseen Japan

Sep 12, 2022 • Subscribe

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Uncovering the World's Oldest Shark Attack: A Chat w. J. Alyssa White

On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're talking about archaeology in Japan and the case of Tsukumo No. 24, the world's oldest known shark attack.

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In This Corner of the World, Possessions

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The Japanese Yokai of Spring

Explore the Japanese yokai of spring, from fierce thunder beasts to dangerous tree spirits. Discover cultural connections and folklore tales.

GaijinPot

Apr 18, 2024 • Subscribe