animé

Style of animation popular in Japanese films. films are meant primarily for the Japanese market and, as such, employ many cultural references unique to Japan. For example, the large eyes of characters are commonly perceived in Japan as multifaceted “windows to the soul.” Much of the genre is aimed at the children's market, but films are sometimes marked by adult themes and subject matter. Modern began in 1956 and found lasting success in 1961 with the establishment of Mushi Productions by Osamu Tezuka, a leading figure in modern (Japanese comics). Such as (1988), (1997), and the series of films have attained international popularity.

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