10 Anime That Made the Industry What We Know Today
via screenrant.com
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Ever since anime made its way onto foreign airwaves, it has evolved from a niche medium into a cultural phenomenon in pop culture. Today, characters like Goku and Luffy are as recognizable as Spider-Man or Darth Vader. Anime conventions pack stadiums, and major streaming platforms seek exclusive rights to air anime series and movies.