Spirited Away, Digimon, Pokemon, Sailor Moon, Dragonball Z, Naruto, Bleach - just a few examples of Animes that hail from Japan, but have definitely made an impact in American society. Come learn more about the 22 billion dollar industry (not 220 billion - as I mistakenly said in the episode - oof being human is hard lol). Come get your weekly dose of learning with the Venn Dialogues as we talk about ANIME! Let us know what you think! 

• With LOVE from Christine & Jacoby

Article Links:

• https://animemotivation.com/the-history-of-manga-and-anime/
• https://www.ranker.com/list/how-anime-has-changed-and-evolved/anna-lindwasser
• https://anidreams.com/history-of-anime-secrets-of-japans-masterpiece/ 

 

Other References:

• https://www.themarysue.com/anime-we-did-not-know/
• https://cartoonvibe.com/cartoons-shows-inspired-by-anime/ 

Challenge:  Think about your favorite cartoon or animated movie and then go look up if it has any anime influences (or if it influenced any animes)!

Quote:  “If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” ― Margaret Atwood 

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