The History Of Anime

The history of anime begins at the start of the 20th century, when Japanese filmmakers experimented with the animation techniques that were being explored in France, Germany, the United States, and Russia.The oldest known anime in existence was screened in 1917; it was a two minute clip of a samurai trying to test a new sword on his target, only to suffer defeat.

Content;

1 History 2 Terminology 2.1 Word usage 2.2 Synonyms

3 Visual characteristics 3.1 Character design 3.2 Animation technique

4 Genres 4.1 Demographic 4.2 Thematic

5 Distribution 6 Influence on Western culture

NEWS

BIGGEST ANIME MOVIES AND SERIES OF
2008 TO BE SCREENED FOR FIRST
TIME AT NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL

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Overview Tokyo International Anime Fair 2008
The Tokyo International Anime Fair (known as "TAF") is the world's largest anime exhibition. Held every spring at Tokyo Big Sight, the exhibition features a "trade fair" with booth exhibits by anime-related companies, "events" including spectacular stage performances and theater movie showings/displays, and the "Tokyo Anime Awards" in which outstanding anime works are presented with awards. Every year the exhibition attracts the attention of people throughout the world for its extensive program. Through the kind support of a diversity of people including business users, families, and anime fans, TAF 2007 (held in March 2007) featured exhibits by 270 companies (55 from overseas) and welcomed a record 107,713 visitors over the four days of the event. The TAF Organizing Committee is now making preparations for the Tokyo International Anime Fair 2008 to ensure an even more fulfilling program for visitors. Look forward to the Tokyo International Anime Fair expanding further and further in the future. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you as either an exhibitor or visitor.