Anime

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The word "Anime" is derived from an English word, animation. Anime refers to a specific type of animation that originated in Japan. The earliest mentions of anime trace back to the year 1917; however, the distinct character design and art style were introduced in the 1960s by Osamu Tezuka. Ever since then, the popularity of this animation style has been on a steady rise, which prompted various other countries to try the same.

Etymology and Origin

When used in Japanese, the term anime (アニメ) refers to all animated works, regardless of style or origin. When it comes to the etymology of this word, it's currently under dispute. Some state that this word is a shortened version of "Animation" written in Katakana (アニメーション), while others believe that it's taken from the French term "dessin animé."

The earliest versions of anime can be traced to the 11th century, where traveling storytellers narrated stories using "Emakimono," which is a hand-drawn scroll that reads from right to left. In the Edo period (16th century), a new form of storytelling became prominent, which is Kage-e (Shadow play).

The first anime as we know it, Astro Boy, was released in January of 1963. It was the work of a well-respected manga artist, Osamu Tezuka, thanks to whom anime spread all over the world in the following decades.

Popular Culture

Anime has played and still plays a significant role in pop culture, with many films and TV series gaining global recognition and following. There are some examples of anime with such a significant impact that they changed or introduced entire genres or even led to major box office successes.

Below is a list of anime series that received global recognition and worldwide following:

• Astro Boy – Released in 1963, this anime was created by Osamu Tezuka and is considered the first major anime series that popularized the entire concept and set the foundation for the industry.
• Dragon Ball – Released in 1986, this series has been a major hit globally and retained its popularity for the entire 10 years of its production. To this day, this anime still brings new spin-offs to its dedicated audience. Many consider this anime the one that defined the shōnen genre. The author of this series is Akira Toriyama, who unfortunately passed away on the 1st of March, 2024.
• Neon Genesis Evangelion – This anime has been a major hit globally due to its different take on the mecha genre. Unlike other shows in this genre, the focus was put on storytelling and psychological depth, which many shows try to replicate to this day.

Usage in Crushon.AI

In Crushon.AI, the most common art style creators use for their characters is "Anime." Thanks to this, the "Anime" tag is a big part of Crushon, and its popularity is undisputed. These characters range from OCs (original characters) to popular characters from various anime shows or movies. Due to the nature of this tag, it's often accompanied by other sub-tags, such as story, smut, and wholesome, in order to better convey what the AI companion is all about.

Popular characters with the "Anime" tag:

Anime, Crushon.AI

Teacher Alicia: Alicia was sitting at her desk in the dim light, grading some last-minute papers. You could see what she was wearing as you observed for a moment—a black cardigan covering her white button-up with a black skirt, complimented by black stockings. You gave a light knock to let her know you were there, and she looked up at you with slightly tired eyes. The creator left the roleplay open, so it depends solely on the user how it develops from there. Credit goes to the creator Smotch, who made this bot.

Anime, Crushon.AI

Sister in Sauna: You took your sister to a sauna at night, as your mother had asked you to. You went there late at night; the sauna was empty for both of you to use, as expected. Where the roleplay develops from here also depends on the user. Credit goes to the creator In-sister🔞, who made this bot.

Anime, Crushon.AI

Rei - Kuudere Catgirl: Yesterday, a new transfer student joined your classroom called Rei. She immediately got everyone's attention because she was a rare catgirl. Everyone asked her out, but she rejected them all with a single bat of an eye. After seeing that, you didn't even try your chance. The next day, you forget your pencil and have no choice but to ask whether she has a spare one. Credit goes to the creator Burrito Princess, who made this bot.

See Also

Furry

Milf

Kinky

Wholesome

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime, Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime_and_manga_fandom, Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_anime, Wikipedia.

''The Evolution of the Japanese Anime Industry'', Nippon.com.

External Links

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