Though anime is enjoyed and watched globally, its roots find itself in Japan. By definition, anime is simply Japanese animation created by computer or hand. Anime is often thought to have originated in the early 20th century. The style of anime most people and familiar with took off in the 1960s with one of Japan’s most prominent anime artist, Osamu Tezuka, and is leading the path for other artists to showcase their work domestically and internationally.

The impact that anime culture has had on Japan is so great that it’s birthed the otaku subcultures which includes role-playing, computer gaming, and cosplaying. All of these hobbies have huge followings both in Japan and internationally.

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