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National Anime Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

In recent decades, Japan's pop culture has acquired immense popularity. Anime refers to Japanese animated comics and films. Anime characters are less mobile than their American counterparts,

National Anime Day is celebrated annually on April 15 due to the increasing prominence of anime over the past several decades. Even though the anime style originated in Japan, it quickly captivated the imagination of Western and Eastern audiences, leading to the creation of merchandise, fan clubs, and other cultural items. National Anime Day allows these individuals to share their anime experiences with one another. It is also a wonderful time to consolidate the brief but fascinating history of anime in various parts of the world, as well as explore new opportunities for introducing anime in film and social media.

The background of National Anime Day

In recent decades, Japan’s pop culture has acquired immense popularity. Anime refers to Japanese animated comics and films. Anime characters are less mobile than their American counterparts, and more emphasis is placed on panning and focusing to create a more dramatic effect. The characters’ large pupils are another distinguishing trait of Japanese anime.

There are currently over 400 production entities in the Japanese anime industry. When Osamu Tezuka founded Mushi Productions in the 1960s, Japanese animation became ubiquitous. He was a manga illustrator and animator by trade. He made several modifications to the traditional manner of Japanese animation. He is now commonly known as the Father of Manga. During the 1990s, when various television series, video games, and comics became popular among children and teenagers in Japan, anime gained a massive fan base.

National Anime Day is celebrated globally by anime enthusiasts. In 1975, it was first observed in Tokyo. Over 700 anime enthusiasts attended the event. Today, conventions for admirers of Japanese anime are held in Asia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. People dress as well-known anime characters. At these conventions, upcoming animated films, video games, and manga comics are also released. In recent years, virtual conventions have acquired immense popularity. This day is celebrated by anime enthusiasts across multiple social media platforms. They replace their profile images with renowned anime avatars and post images of recognisable anime characters.

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NATIONAL ANIME DAY ACTIVITIES

Don your favourite anime character

It is irrelevant whether you are attending an anime convention or not. You can still post pictures of yourself dressed as your favourite anime character to your social media accounts. You can either purchase the costume of your favourite anime character from an online store or create one yourself. Experiment with various accessories and decorations to make your costume appear more realistic and eye-catching.

Manga are old-fashioned Japanese comic novels.

If you are a true fan of Japanese anime, you will certainly appreciate reading some old-school ‘Manga’ novels. You can peruse them online or seek them out at your local library or bookstore. Consider selecting those publications published prior to the 21st century. The majority of classic books contained hand-drawn illustrations, so you will undoubtedly notice the difference in the artwork.

Watch an animated film

Numerous websites currently offer translated anime films. The majority of films on these platforms are available for free viewing. Some require a nominal registration fee. You can choose a cult anime film or a classic anime series. The preponderance of the content on these websites has English subtitles.

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5 facts about Japanese manga that will astound you

Manga is the literal translation of the Japanese word for comics.

Each year, the average Japanese citizen spends $30 on anime comic books.

“Shônen Magazine” was the first Japanese journal for children.

At the end of the 1960s, women began to work in the anime comic book industry.

There are Manga cafés in Japan where clients can enjoy comics with tea.

NATIONAL ANIME DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2023 April 15 Saturday
2024 April 15 Monday
2025 April 15 Tuesday
2026 April 15 Wednesday
2027 April 15 Thursday
Arshiya Khan

Arshiya Khan is a Commerce graduate who loves to write on general and trending topics.

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