The document provides a history of anime beginning in the early 20th century when Japanese filmmakers experimented with animation techniques used in the West. It notes that Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy series in 1963 was one of the first widely popular anime shows. During the 1970s, popular series included Lupin III and Mazinger Z. It then focuses on Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragonball and Dragonball Z, outlining his career and the timeline of his major works from 1974 to 1995. Finally, it mentions the increased popularity and acceptance of anime series internationally, such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop, in the 1990s and 2000s.
2. ANIME HISTORY 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 the West.
3. the first widely popular anime series was Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy(1963)
5. Moss famous artist The genius and creator behind Dragonball and Dragonball Z, Akira Toriyama has helped create over 20 different Anime/Mangas. Here you can find all about who this man is and all about his different anime/mangas.
6. Akira Toriyama Timeline » 1955 = Akira was Born » 1974 = Started School of Art » 1977 = Quit School of Art » 1985 = Started the Dragonball Mangas » 1995 = Akira Ends Dragonball Z
7. After Dragonaball Z had ended, TOEI Animation asked permission from Toriyama to continue the Dragonball trilogy with a new series called Dragonball GT. This new series aired in Japan from 1996 to 1997, and was no where near as successful, in 2009 create a movie Dragon Ball Evolution.
8. The 1990s and 2000s saw an increased acceptance of anime in overseas markets. Series like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop were popular in Japan and attracted attention from America and Europe.
