Japanese animation has its origins in early 20th century Japanese animation. Some of the earliest known japanese animation productions were hand-drawn films created during this era by individuals like Ōten Shimokawa. However, it was not until the 1960s that japanese animation began to find widespread popularity both within Japan and abroad. Pioneering works like Astro Boy, Gigantor, a... https://www.pressreleasebulletin.com/anime-market-analysis/