And thats a fucking fact Dragon ball Bleach Naruto One piece Jujutsu kaisen Hunter hunter Name a fucking anime he's probably helped or was inspiration for it not just anime games too Chrono trigger (he left a message for his kids in that game) Final fantasy And the most well know of his was his designs in dragon quest Mexicos love of him is well know But China is a huge fan of dragon ball since its based on journey to the west (a very good Chinese story) And I think the black community can attest to how much they love goku without my help all and all he is responsible for more good in this world then bad he was the goat Rip akria toriyama
Dragon Ball Z was the first anime that I watched as a kid. I thank Akira Toriyama for giving me an awesome childhood that I will cherish for the rest of my life!
True, but even without the bad 4Kids Dub, I don't think One Piece would've caught on like Naruto & Bleach. It's a lot sillier (which wasn't "cool" in the West), episodes drag out with poor pacing & animation tricks meant to save on time & money, and the main character being a guy who is stretchy doesn't quite connect like "Ninja possessed by ultra powerful demon fox" or "High school guy becomes powerful soul reaper who slays hollows." Obviously, that's just an opinion & I could be totally wrong. I'm one of the few that watched OP through the 1,000+ episodes. But it was always hard to convince friends to pick it up given the high episode count.
In my opinion, the reason One Piece didn't get the huge popularity in the west is OP was always in demands and you can't buy enough anything in the west. Just look up OP manga sold in its early years. The sold amount is crazy. The current OP popularity is still nothing compare with it's peak time.
It’s funny that even though this is true most women in anime are better-written than any woman in mainstream movies like the MCU et cetera (I’m biased but still, Madame Web broke the record for worst-performing marvel movie)
@@qlockwerk553 IDK about “most is better than any”, but the cream of the crop is in anime when it actually hits… because a good amount of isekai and side characters in shounen have problems.
Short version: Attack on Titan coming out during the same time as Games of Throne. Long version: Pokemon, DBZ, Naruto and then AOT. With Studio Ghibli on the background
I remember when One Punch Man blew up in 2016, that was insane. Imo it really gave anime that first big push into mainstream, and hell, it's what got me into anime in the first place.
I’d argue that the real push of that era was MHA and Attack on Titan, one punch man’s hype was loud but surface level. With a multi running media gag of OPM vs Goku
Id say AOT for sure, jackets everywhere and still to this point. Dragonball normalized it im the west but stream platforms with attack on titan made anime mainstream and we have only moved up since then
Nah it was definitely AoT that made the "breakout" happen. AoT is what showed people what anime can be and that it isnt just for kids or weirdos, which at the time a lot of people believed.
@@cantinadudesnaw it was a casual growth with dragon ball z naruto and one piece kids growing up and continue watching anime and then animes like aot and my hero continued that growth then I think covid made anime as a genre mainstream .
Bleach is definitely a huge influence due primarily to its influence on other mangaka, JJK for example is heavily influenced by Bleach as is Demon Slayer and Black Clover. The big three in general are probably collectively amongst the most integral series to the popularization of Anime over here in the west as together not only did they influence some of the most beloved modern series but they each represented a different niche and through that showed how diverse the medium of anime can be as a whole.
I like how USA is discovering anime mainly in recent years, while in Italy anime was already popular in the late 70s (Atlas Ufo Robot and Heidi, for instance, aired in that period for the first time). I watched so much anime growing up, and most millenials in Italy would tell you about many old anime without a problem, having watched them as kids. So, welcome to the party, guys :D
@@KamiDionysus @KamiDionysus I used to watch Doraemon when I was little! A good proof is found when one search the openings of anime: they usually all have an Italian version. Very known, still today, in Italy is Cristina D'Avena, a singer who loaned her voice for many Italian anime openings :) P.s.: and yes, Shin-chan and Conan too :D
I just want to add Bleach, Death Note, My Hero Academia and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure in the list. They all had their moment to shine over the past two decades and have made a significant impact worldwide. Edit: Also, shoutout to Yugioh, as what introduced me to anime as a kid along with Pokemon and Avatar: The Last Airbender, the one we all thought was anime for quite a while.
Dragon Ball Z and Naruto was my gateway into anime. I remember being blown away by character deaths like when Haku and the third Hokage died or Freeza blow up whole planets and villains winning. Which was different than what I was used to growing up with Power Rangers and other shows that were about good always defeats evil
True. I am from india. even we started with dragon ball z, then I watched naruto little bit (the exam arc) it was super fun. Once I grown up and got the internet. I consumed entire DB series, Naruto series, death note, one piece, JOJO, demon slayer, jujutsu kaisen, bleach, cowboy bebop. watched almost everything
11:20 My favorite would also be One Piece, with Dragonball and Naruto following behind it. I also believe Hunter Hunter/Black Clover deserve honorable mentions👍
Love both hxh and Black Clover but the video is about which anime had the most impact on anime becoming main stream, which sucks that Hxh didn’t have cus a lot of anime take inspiration from it
i really like how i saw the passion put into making this video and what seemed to be meticulous work in the script and it made me so happy to see it described in a very efficient yet entertaining way. i only used to know you for your funny shorts but i see now that you are really serious about this and i think i may binge your other videos, have a good day sir and rip toriyama
I got into anime due to 4kids and a friend who recommended me manga and anime. One of the first anime I watched, knowing it was anime, was Sailor Moon back in middle school around 15 years ago. It had a huge impact on many people as well. I would go as far as to say that Sailor Moon had an almost equal impact as Dragon Ball in the west. It influenced me and changed my life. I grew up in a religiously strict household, so I ended up watching Christian anime when I was younger, like Superbook and The Flying House, so what I watched as a kid was a bit different than most others. But I would secretly watch anime and read manga at libraries and bookstores such as Borders back in the day.
My favorite anime to this day (i am 53 years old) is Mazinger Z - Mazinger Z is a Japanese manga series created by Go Nagai in 1972 that follows the adventures of Koji Kabuto and his friends as they battle against Dr. Hell's forces. The whole family gathered to watched, is from the 70s. But remembered with love.
Jacob, this was a wonderful video. We would love to see more long form content from your channel perhaps some anime reviews, history of anime or anime theories. Keep up the great work!
Been watching One Piece since 2001.. has been a weekly staple of my life since. Along with Dragon Ball, Naruto, Bleach, and many others throughout the years. Dragon Ball was my first anime aside from Sailor Moon, then eventually Pokemon in the early 90s.
Growing up in the 1980's the shows that got me into anime were Saint Seiya, Maison Ikkoku, Dragon Ball, City Hunter, Bubble gum Crisis,Akira and Gundam.
Awesome video. Anime and manga has changed my life, it’s so mainstream now because people realise how amazing all the plot etc is and see how it’s evolved. I also see a lot more people going to the old school anime too like myself. I’m currently going down the mobile suit gundam journey. Finished zeta gundam today too was a 10/10. Anyway it’s not just new anime that’s hyped up, a lot of people are appreciating the old school anime too which I love ❤
I’ve loved this guys shorts from the beginning but and I love how much he’s grown but id actually like to see more long form content on different topics like this and what he thinks about diff things
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Akira Toriyama gave birth to the creators of Big 3 who made it a sensation. What Akira Toriyama did for Japan, blurring the line between kids and adults, the 3 creators of Big 3 did it for the whole world. That generation is now an adult. Working in many high places.
It definitely is but I think that the series didn't have a new series for so long that people lost interest in picking it up while dedicated fans stuck with it
@kurasakikenji true, but I just wish that people wouldn't forget about it so much. It still played a part in the popularity of anime and manga since its part of the big 3
@@nerooyeye2196 yeah is true, i agree, lets just keep in mind these people probably never watch Bleach before just like how i start watching one piece this year.
It's crazy how popular and influencial One Piece is yet it is still considered to be a niche anime. Seeing how big the fanbase is people can easily mistake it as one of the mainstream animes. Not to mention that Luffy is literally the face of Shonen manga and anime.
In Brazil, the country with most Japanese (descedents) in the world, anime is huge since the 1994 with Saint Seya being aired in "free" tv channels [sorry, I don't know how to it's called in English] and with YuYu Hakusho. I grow up watching Dragon Ball and Digimon so I think that here it became mainstream even sooner.
Could you make a video talking about the impact and role the big 3 had in the anime community? As well, how one piece has recently pioneered and changed the opinions of many on a new source of media: live action adaptations. ps: It would of been incredible if you talked about how Tokyo ghoul opened a way for seinen anime and mature content none shonen like dbz.
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In France, we "ate" Mangas & Animes since 80' through 2 show on Tv that put us in front many Anime like Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z , City Hunter, Ranma 1/2, Sailor Moon, Hokuto no Ken, Captain Tsubsa, Saint Seya and many more. The lost of Akira Toriyama (and some more also) make a void in our childhood but thanks to him for put this kind of culture in our world.
As someone who got into City Hunter for the first time fairly recently (3-5 years ago), I was amazed how much of a big deal it was in France! And also, Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon is the first live action movie I watched and I was like "Damn that's a pretty fucking good adaptation, that was a great movie!". But I should have known, growing up on "Taxi" and "Asterix and Obelix" movies I already knew you guys make great comedies.
@@momirpesic4828 Yes the live version made by a french actors/ producer was on point with many ref about our youth in a show at the time that make us discover the Anime. (And many cameo also).
Dragon Ball super almost caused an international incident between Mexico and Japan during 2020. Anime was already mainstream. It's like saying soccer is now mainstream because the U.S. is into it, when most of the world has been following it for years.
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I got into anime in 2020 when my cousin asked me to watch Attack on Titan with him. I was hooked by the end of the first episode. And this is coming from a guy who used to be one of the anime haters. We finished the first 3 seasons in time to start watching season 4 together and by then, it soared to the top of my list. Attack on Titan holds a very special place in my heart as my favorite anime of all time. It's also never been dethroned from its spot at the top of my list.
great video ... i fully agree with your choice of anime i watch them all (except one) and they are gems and important parts of anime culture and though i didnt watch Demon Slayer it definitely took big part making anime mainstream ... IMO the biggest reason for as you said renesance of anime is as you mentioned Covid, yes i was huge fan of anime before but world became much more let say "anime aware" especially in west during that time
I favorite anime is Demon Slayer and bleach and I feel like bleach would be an honorable mention because it inspired many anime’s like Demon slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, MHA, also Black clover
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No not why it became popular but why it gained a reputation as not being suited for kids and high school dxd really set that concept into motion but what really kicked anime into an adults only thing in my mind is redo of healer
To add to 1 thing - DragonBallZ and Sailor Moon both aired on Toonami - having one show aimed at a traditional teen girl and one for teen guys also helped bringing stuff over and opened up for more variety.
What I'd definitely recommend for everyone, especially those that are relatively new to the medium, is Shirobako. It's not something for people that's fresh new to anime, but if you've experienced the medium for at least a two years or so, then you should watch it. While it starts pretty slow and can feel weird between how grounded yet outlandish it can be, it's something that adds one's appreciation for the medium with how much works and suffering that goes into the production of even cheap disposable anime. But even without that, it's just a great character drama that isn't afraid of being whimsical sometimes and very honest the other times. I personally related the most to Shizuka, as the anime came during a major transitional period in my life, but as a whole I have to say it has helped me in coping with the reality of life as a working adult. I may consider Madoka Magica as the best anime of all time, but Shirobako will always be my favorite anime.
I’m a 65 year old grandma who’s been watching anime for at least 30 years and still watch it. On my current watch list is Solo Leveling, Mashle, Mr Villain’s Day Off and One Piece. 😄
I got into and loved anime since the 90s. Later, I remember when I told someone I liked anime they thought I liked hentai.😮💨 And there was only a small group of us anime lovers. Now, every Halloween, there's a bunch of kids dressed up as an anime character. And wearing anime print clothing (tees & hoodies). Would like to add Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist, Inuyasha, Akira, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Toradora, Natsume Book of Friends, Kaichou wa Maid Sama, Fruits Basket, School Rumble, Ouran HS Host Club, Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop, Black Clover, Shield Hero, Hero Academia, etc.
Naruto aired during the day as well. I remember seeing Naruto in his orange jumpsuit while flipping through channels in the 00s. I wasn’t watching Toonami yet and I didn’t know what anime even was yet. I wasn’t watching the show back then, but I remember it was usually an early episode with Naruto and Konihamaru. The 3rd Hokage’s grandson. It might’ve played after school around 4pm or maybe in the mornings like Pokémon. I remember seeing it at both times, I think. Whenever Yugioh, Bakugan, Beyblade type anime would play.
Bleach definitely deserved an honorable mention given the fact that it was canceled for over a decade but maintained its audience and then went on to break the internet when it made its return!
I feel like anime also had some influence on gen x as well, since my dad grew up watching Speed Racer and Robotech. Also, what you said about animation being a serious thing in Japan is so true, since my Japanese mom owned a manga of the Bible and there were even manga history books at my elementary school.
The reason Anime is popular is large one of things said. They have mature themes, and I don't mean "sex." The ones focused on that....that genre needs to be flashed away like a memory in MIB. What I mean is they focus on universal truths, human struggles, and understanding of our shared desires. The struggles between good and evil, and often offers an ideal that characters strive to uphold. The sincerity of their humanity is very different for our internet calloused world, but it still resonates with our hearts and souls because the views, the struggles, the triumphs, and falls. Are all things we can empathize with and share in. In the west where are the adult shows that deal with even a fraction of the depth that anime delves into. We aren't even creating original movies. Our writers are all political activist with no valuable life experience outside of their bubbles.
Really miss the days when anime was considered cartoons,nerdy for kids Now all kinds of people are on it Same people that labelled it nerdy and for kids
Hey! Gen-X here and I do have to inform you that there is some of us who started watching anime in the late 70s. Even though it wasn't mainstream like the ones today. There was Speed Racer,Battle of the Planets & Star Blazers. As a kid to me those were unique in animation style unlike the Saturday cartoons. Later on it Pokémon & Sailor Moon. However when Toonami came along it was a pivotal moment that I became more obsessed with anime. Yes there was DBZ,but it was Tenchi Muyo,Rurouni Kenshin & Cowboy Bebop that caught my attention. Then later it Yu Yu Hakusho,Inu Yasha,DBZ,Bleach,Naruto,DragonBall Super & now My Hero Academia. Of course there is other anime I'd like to mention, but I figure I stay on topic. 😅
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I grew up in the 70s and 80s and even we had anime even back then. Sadly it was never really advertise as such. I grew up watching shows such as Speed Racer, Battle of the Planets, Robotech and Voltron. I still enjoy watching anime today; an enjoyment that I have passed on to my son. Some of my newer favorites include: One Piece, My Hero Academia, Cowboy Bebop and Kiju No. 8. Honestly I don't think I will ever stop watching anime; I find the art work and story telling very engaging. Let it be known that I don't just watch anime though. I do watch other shows such as Stranger Things, Major Crimes and Star Trek. I like all kinds of shows as long as it has a good engaging story line.
Wano arc had fire animation. One piece is just such a long running series that the animations get buffed up eventually, esp after saboady, then id say again at wano dramatically. Looking at early episodes is crazy but brings nostalgia like no show could. Ive rewatched it like 6 times now, most the time after i put someone else on the show or when im just caught up and take a break for too long, gives the series a chance to catch up. Plus the world building is insane to look back on, you start connecting dots like every time you rewatch it and get further.
My favorite anime are Bocchi the Rock, Delicious in Dungeon, and Angel’s Egg. The One Piece will definitely be my favorite as it is my favorite manga, assuming it doesn’t leave anything out.
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personally MY favorite anime is precure (as a franchise) and i would be so happy if it were to blow up as well because its amazing and my favorite thing ever
I CANNOT wait for the studio wit remake for one piece. Being a fan of the manga and anime already, and seeing all of the sick animation in OP I can't imagine how good its gonna be when the wit remake comes out
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Seeing anime movies like “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc”, “Jujutsu Kaisen:0”, and “The Boy and the Heron” were able to compete against other American movies to be in the top 10 at the weekend box office, is absolutely incredible! I’m so happy to see how far anime has come to be now than it was 3 decades ago and I hope it’ll continue to grow and maintain its popularity for many more years to come!
It's still underrated even in fandom there here are so many good shows nobody talks them just take this season weakest tamer, undead Adventurer both of them have amazing animation along with beautiful osts.
I wouldn't say it had an impact per say, but it definitely had an impact on me because it's really what got me into anime, but Seven Deadly Sins is by far my favorite with Demon Slayer, MHA, and even Horimiya as some of my favs...
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Rip Akira Toriyama the goat. You are a big reason why anime is massive in the west.
R.I.P to The GOAT 🕊
And thats a fucking fact
Dragon ball
Bleach
Naruto
One piece
Jujutsu kaisen
Hunter hunter
Name a fucking anime he's probably helped or was inspiration for it not just anime games too
Chrono trigger (he left a message for his kids in that game)
Final fantasy
And the most well know of his was his designs in dragon quest
Mexicos love of him is well know
But China is a huge fan of dragon ball since its based on journey to the west (a very good Chinese story)
And I think the black community can attest to how much they love goku without my help all and all he is responsible for more good in this world then bad he was the goat
Rip akria toriyama
@krushna577 search once 🔥
Toriyama is THE reason
Dragon Ball Z was the first anime that I watched as a kid. I thank Akira Toriyama for giving me an awesome childhood that I will cherish for the rest of my life!
4Kids is another reason One Piece didn't gain huge popularity like Naruto and Dragon Ball Z in the 2000s. Love the video.
Dragon ball z came out in the 90’s and ended in the 90’s so where did you watch dragonball z in 2000
True, but even without the bad 4Kids Dub, I don't think One Piece would've caught on like Naruto & Bleach.
It's a lot sillier (which wasn't "cool" in the West), episodes drag out with poor pacing & animation tricks meant to save on time & money, and the main character being a guy who is stretchy doesn't quite connect like "Ninja possessed by ultra powerful demon fox" or "High school guy becomes powerful soul reaper who slays hollows."
Obviously, that's just an opinion & I could be totally wrong. I'm one of the few that watched OP through the 1,000+ episodes. But it was always hard to convince friends to pick it up given the high episode count.
@@AJ-lq3jz just curious did you notice the story were different when you read the manga at 11? was it shocking for you? aha
In my opinion, the reason One Piece didn't get the huge popularity in the west is OP was always in demands and you can't buy enough anything in the west. Just look up OP manga sold in its early years. The sold amount is crazy. The current OP popularity is still nothing compare with it's peak time.
@@iwouldntlikemeeitherThere's a thing called re runs if you didn't know. 😂
I myself watched DBZ during the late 2000s on toonami.
Everyone knows why anime is mainstream... The big personalities of the strong independent women ;)
I can name two big things I love about anime women!
It’s funny that even though this is true most women in anime are better-written than any woman in mainstream movies like the MCU et cetera (I’m biased but still, Madame Web broke the record for worst-performing marvel movie)
@@FashionD2 Jolyne's muscles and Frieren's unrepressed mana?
@@qlockwerk553 IDK about “most is better than any”, but the cream of the crop is in anime when it actually hits… because a good amount of isekai and side characters in shounen have problems.
Pfff. Thankfully not. The big personnalities unironically played a role though.
Short version: Attack on Titan coming out during the same time as Games of Throne.
Long version: Pokemon, DBZ, Naruto and then AOT.
With Studio Ghibli on the background
I was gonna say anime was a bit main stream before attack on titan.
@@cngotham4111attack on titan was really when it was seen as ''normal'' to watch anime.
Studio ghibli was making big waves in the early-mid 2000s as far as mainstream American audiences go same goes for Naruto and Pokémon
I remember when One Punch Man blew up in 2016, that was insane. Imo it really gave anime that first big push into mainstream, and hell, it's what got me into anime in the first place.
I’d argue that the real push of that era was MHA and Attack on Titan, one punch man’s hype was loud but surface level.
With a multi running media gag of OPM vs Goku
@@SKYzLxmitAnd Demon Slayer aswell
Id say AOT for sure, jackets everywhere and still to this point. Dragonball normalized it im the west but stream platforms with attack on titan made anime mainstream and we have only moved up since then
Nah it was definitely AoT that made the "breakout" happen. AoT is what showed people what anime can be and that it isnt just for kids or weirdos, which at the time a lot of people believed.
@@cantinadudesnaw it was a casual growth with dragon ball z naruto and one piece kids growing up and continue watching anime and then animes like aot and my hero continued that growth then I think covid made anime as a genre mainstream .
Hey, Jake!
Nice of you to drop by and talk about anime!
Your exposure to anime is almost/very similar to mine
Bleach is definitely a huge influence due primarily to its influence on other mangaka, JJK for example is heavily influenced by Bleach as is Demon Slayer and Black Clover. The big three in general are probably collectively amongst the most integral series to the popularization of Anime over here in the west as together not only did they influence some of the most beloved modern series but they each represented a different niche and through that showed how diverse the medium of anime can be as a whole.
Akira toriama will be in our hearts for eternity
Yes RIP The goat
I like how USA is discovering anime mainly in recent years, while in Italy anime was already popular in the late 70s (Atlas Ufo Robot and Heidi, for instance, aired in that period for the first time). I watched so much anime growing up, and most millenials in Italy would tell you about many old anime without a problem, having watched them as kids. So, welcome to the party, guys :D
Do you guys in Italy like Doraemon, Shin-chan, Conan?
@@KamiDionysus @KamiDionysus I used to watch Doraemon when I was little! A good proof is found when one search the openings of anime: they usually all have an Italian version. Very known, still today, in Italy is Cristina D'Avena, a singer who loaned her voice for many Italian anime openings :)
P.s.: and yes, Shin-chan and Conan too :D
It kinda annoys me. I remember getting bullied for watching anime and now the bullies watch it themselves😒
I feel you 😅
I just want to add Bleach, Death Note, My Hero Academia and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure in the list. They all had their moment to shine over the past two decades and have made a significant impact worldwide.
Edit: Also, shoutout to Yugioh, as what introduced me to anime as a kid along with Pokemon and Avatar: The Last Airbender, the one we all thought was anime for quite a while.
I agree with all of the anime above (apart from bleach I haven't finished it) but technically avatar isn't an anime its an amazing show though
@@DIOPSIDE7995 Well Bleach was very influential in the early 2000s, more influential than One Piece was for sure.
@@ether2275 I didn't say It wasn't I just said I'm not caught up and I'm starting it LITERALLY NOW
@@DIOPSIDE7995 Nice, hope you enjoy it.
You just missed Hunter x Hunter !
Love the long format videos
I don’t even really watch anime except for ghibli but I gotta say this video was really good
Dragon Ball Z and Naruto was my gateway into anime. I remember being blown away by character deaths like when Haku and the third Hokage died or Freeza blow up whole planets and villains winning. Which was different than what I was used to growing up with Power Rangers and other shows that were about good always defeats evil
True. I am from india. even we started with dragon ball z, then I watched naruto little bit (the exam arc) it was super fun. Once I grown up and got the internet. I consumed entire DB series, Naruto series, death note, one piece, JOJO, demon slayer, jujutsu kaisen, bleach, cowboy bebop. watched almost everything
Yap dbz was the first
What's your favourite?
@@a.kzestos2085 JoJo, except for part 6 though
@@sanketvaria9734 Oo
we love your content, keep going😁 I hope you will get 1mln subs near future❤
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My favorite would also be One Piece, with Dragonball and Naruto following behind it.
I also believe Hunter Hunter/Black Clover deserve honorable mentions👍
Love both hxh and Black Clover but the video is about which anime had the most impact on anime becoming main stream, which sucks that Hxh didn’t have cus a lot of anime take inspiration from it
I personally like DB and mob psycho. Also one anime I thought Jacob would bring up would be JJBA since it was a huge meme.
i really like how i saw the passion put into making this video and what seemed to be meticulous work in the script and it made me so happy to see it described in a very efficient yet entertaining way. i only used to know you for your funny shorts but i see now that you are really serious about this and i think i may binge your other videos, have a good day sir and rip toriyama
I got into anime due to 4kids and a friend who recommended me manga and anime. One of the first anime I watched, knowing it was anime, was Sailor Moon back in middle school around 15 years ago. It had a huge impact on many people as well. I would go as far as to say that Sailor Moon had an almost equal impact as Dragon Ball in the west. It influenced me and changed my life. I grew up in a religiously strict household, so I ended up watching Christian anime when I was younger, like Superbook and The Flying House, so what I watched as a kid was a bit different than most others. But I would secretly watch anime and read manga at libraries and bookstores such as Borders back in the day.
My favorite anime to this day (i am 53 years old) is Mazinger Z - Mazinger Z is a Japanese manga series created by Go Nagai in 1972 that follows the adventures of Koji Kabuto and his friends as they battle against Dr. Hell's forces. The whole family gathered to watched, is from the 70s. But remembered with love.
Jacob, this was a wonderful video. We would love to see more long form content from your channel perhaps some anime reviews, history of anime or anime theories. Keep up the great work!
Never seen your long form content before, was an amazing watch dude! Would love more of this!
Been watching One Piece since 2001.. has been a weekly staple of my life since. Along with Dragon Ball, Naruto, Bleach, and many others throughout the years. Dragon Ball was my first anime aside from Sailor Moon, then eventually Pokemon in the early 90s.
Growing up in the 1980's the shows that got me into anime were Saint Seiya, Maison Ikkoku, Dragon Ball, City Hunter, Bubble gum Crisis,Akira and Gundam.
Wow, really well done video!
W. Love the long form content. Keep it up ❤️
Broooo, I love that you used a Hitman Reborn ost as background music!
SAME I GOT SO HAPPY!!
Awesome video. Anime and manga has changed my life, it’s so mainstream now because people realise how amazing all the plot etc is and see how it’s evolved. I also see a lot more people going to the old school anime too like myself. I’m currently going down the mobile suit gundam journey. Finished zeta gundam today too was a 10/10. Anyway it’s not just new anime that’s hyped up, a lot of people are appreciating the old school anime too which I love ❤
I’ve loved this guys shorts from the beginning but and I love how much he’s grown but id actually like to see more long form content on different topics like this and what he thinks about diff things
Bro keep making these banging vids bro!!!🔥🔥🔥
Ans this information is just spot on
Sailor Moon was also iconic along with DBZ and Pokemon during when Anime wasnt as mainstream.
I hope you do more long form content. This was awesome
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You are the one of reason I started watching anime
Akira Toriyama gave birth to the creators of Big 3 who made it a sensation. What Akira Toriyama did for Japan, blurring the line between kids and adults, the 3 creators of Big 3 did it for the whole world. That generation is now an adult. Working in many high places.
When you played the One Piece "We are" intro I could hear the lyrics in my head even tho they were not playing
i’d love more content from you this length
Nice Editing
bleach is also one of the big 3
I feel like people tend to forget😭
@@nerooyeye2196 yeah there is nothing we can do bout it :'( the popularity wasn't like wat it was even with the TYBW hype.
It definitely is but I think that the series didn't have a new series for so long that people lost interest in picking it up while dedicated fans stuck with it
@kurasakikenji true, but I just wish that people wouldn't forget about it so much. It still played a part in the popularity of anime and manga since its part of the big 3
@@nerooyeye2196 yeah is true, i agree, lets just keep in mind these people probably never watch Bleach before just like how i start watching one piece this year.
Nice to hear the vongola theme in the background.
Props for the specific music you used for the Toriyama acknowledgement. It's the perfect track for it. Rest in peace.
It's crazy how popular and influencial One Piece is yet it is still considered to be a niche anime. Seeing how big the fanbase is people can easily mistake it as one of the mainstream animes. Not to mention that Luffy is literally the face of Shonen manga and anime.
In Brazil, the country with most Japanese (descedents) in the world, anime is huge since the 1994 with Saint Seya being aired in "free" tv channels [sorry, I don't know how to it's called in English] and with YuYu Hakusho. I grow up watching Dragon Ball and Digimon so I think that here it became mainstream even sooner.
Do you guys like Doraemon, Shin-chan, Conan?
Could you make a video talking about the impact and role the big 3 had in the anime community? As well, how one piece has recently pioneered and changed the opinions of many on a new source of media: live action adaptations.
ps: It would of been incredible if you talked about how Tokyo ghoul opened a way for seinen anime and mature content none shonen like dbz.
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You forgot to mention One Punch Man and My Hero Academia who took advantage of the MCU superhero storm to introduce anime to new audience !
In France, we "ate" Mangas & Animes since 80' through 2 show on Tv that put us in front many Anime like Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z , City Hunter, Ranma 1/2, Sailor Moon, Hokuto no Ken, Captain Tsubsa, Saint Seya and many more. The lost of Akira Toriyama (and some more also) make a void in our childhood but thanks to him for put this kind of culture in our world.
As someone who got into City Hunter for the first time fairly recently (3-5 years ago), I was amazed how much of a big deal it was in France! And also, Nicky Larson et le parfum de Cupidon is the first live action movie I watched and I was like "Damn that's a pretty fucking good adaptation, that was a great movie!". But I should have known, growing up on "Taxi" and "Asterix and Obelix" movies I already knew you guys make great comedies.
@@momirpesic4828 Yes the live version made by a french actors/ producer was on point with many ref about our youth in a show at the time that make us discover the Anime. (And many cameo also).
Dragon Ball super almost caused an international incident between Mexico and Japan during 2020. Anime was already mainstream. It's like saying soccer is now mainstream because the U.S. is into it, when most of the world has been following it for years.
Americentrism is so annoying.
The Reborn OST goes sooooo hard🔥
FR IT DOES!!
One Piece is my favorite anime. Woot woot.
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Great video! Keep them coming
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Toonami got me into anime back in 2004; haven’t looked back since!
Bro this is sooooo good
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I got into anime in 2020 when my cousin asked me to watch Attack on Titan with him. I was hooked by the end of the first episode. And this is coming from a guy who used to be one of the anime haters. We finished the first 3 seasons in time to start watching season 4 together and by then, it soared to the top of my list. Attack on Titan holds a very special place in my heart as my favorite anime of all time. It's also never been dethroned from its spot at the top of my list.
great video ... i fully agree with your choice of anime i watch them all (except one) and they are gems and important parts of anime culture and though i didnt watch Demon Slayer it definitely took big part making anime mainstream ... IMO the biggest reason for as you said renesance of anime is as you mentioned Covid, yes i was huge fan of anime before but world became much more let say "anime aware" especially in west during that time
Idk why but I liked you content... Earned a Sub
Nice video idea and executed well!
I favorite anime is Demon Slayer and bleach and I feel like bleach would be an honorable mention because it inspired many anime’s like Demon slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, MHA, also Black clover
Thanks to Toriyama too or Bleach wouldn't exist even in Japan.
Funny long video ❤
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@@JbJawAltLace bakkeek
Please make more content like this 🙏 Weather it’s gaming, anime or whatever
We all know high school dxd is why anime is popular
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No not why it became popular but why it gained a reputation as not being suited for kids and high school dxd really set that concept into motion but what really kicked anime into an adults only thing in my mind is redo of healer
i think vinland saga shouldve been an honorable mention because both the seasons were incredible.
To add to 1 thing - DragonBallZ and Sailor Moon both aired on Toonami - having one show aimed at a traditional teen girl and one for teen guys also helped bringing stuff over and opened up for more variety.
What I'd definitely recommend for everyone, especially those that are relatively new to the medium, is Shirobako. It's not something for people that's fresh new to anime, but if you've experienced the medium for at least a two years or so, then you should watch it.
While it starts pretty slow and can feel weird between how grounded yet outlandish it can be, it's something that adds one's appreciation for the medium with how much works and suffering that goes into the production of even cheap disposable anime.
But even without that, it's just a great character drama that isn't afraid of being whimsical sometimes and very honest the other times. I personally related the most to Shizuka, as the anime came during a major transitional period in my life, but as a whole I have to say it has helped me in coping with the reality of life as a working adult.
I may consider Madoka Magica as the best anime of all time, but Shirobako will always be my favorite anime.
I’m a 65 year old grandma who’s been watching anime for at least 30 years and still watch it. On my current watch list is Solo Leveling, Mashle, Mr Villain’s Day Off and One Piece. 😄
65 year old grandma, recommend you watch FATE series.
@@KamiDionysus thank you, I’ll put that on my watch list.
I got into and loved anime since the 90s. Later, I remember when I told someone I liked anime they thought I liked hentai.😮💨 And there was only a small group of us anime lovers. Now, every Halloween, there's a bunch of kids dressed up as an anime character. And wearing anime print clothing (tees & hoodies).
Would like to add Bleach, Fullmetal Alchemist, Inuyasha, Akira, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Toradora, Natsume Book of Friends, Kaichou wa Maid Sama, Fruits Basket, School Rumble, Ouran HS Host Club, Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop, Black Clover, Shield Hero, Hero Academia, etc.
USA does not Equal the West.
One Piece has always been huge in Europe.
Eh you’re not wrong but your continent is located on the east side of the world map. It’s just called the west due to the diversity of the people
Usally when you say West, you mean teh Western Civilization or the World. One Piece have been Popular in America, just not the USA. @@user_Z-
Pokemon got me into anime in the 90s. Love to see anime go so mainstream now.
Naruto aired during the day as well. I remember seeing Naruto in his orange jumpsuit while flipping through channels in the 00s. I wasn’t watching Toonami yet and I didn’t know what anime even was yet. I wasn’t watching the show back then, but I remember it was usually an early episode with Naruto and Konihamaru. The 3rd Hokage’s grandson. It might’ve played after school around 4pm or maybe in the mornings like Pokémon. I remember seeing it at both times, I think. Whenever Yugioh, Bakugan, Beyblade type anime would play.
Oh dang I’m first-
Also nice video bro :>
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I grow up watching anime and cartoon but a big impact to me is anime that very related in life. More motivation
Bleach definitely deserved an honorable mention given the fact that it was canceled for over a decade but maintained its audience and then went on to break the internet when it made its return!
I feel like anime also had some influence on gen x as well, since my dad grew up watching Speed Racer and Robotech.
Also, what you said about animation being a serious thing in Japan is so true, since my Japanese mom owned a manga of the Bible and there were even manga history books at my elementary school.
The reason Anime is popular is large one of things said. They have mature themes, and I don't mean "sex." The ones focused on that....that genre needs to be flashed away like a memory in MIB. What I mean is they focus on universal truths, human struggles, and understanding of our shared desires. The struggles between good and evil, and often offers an ideal that characters strive to uphold. The sincerity of their humanity is very different for our internet calloused world, but it still resonates with our hearts and souls because the views, the struggles, the triumphs, and falls. Are all things we can empathize with and share in. In the west where are the adult shows that deal with even a fraction of the depth that anime delves into. We aren't even creating original movies. Our writers are all political activist with no valuable life experience outside of their bubbles.
Really miss the days when anime was considered cartoons,nerdy for kids
Now all kinds of people are on it
Same people that labelled it nerdy and for kids
Hey! Gen-X here and I do have to inform you that there is some of us who started watching anime in the late 70s. Even though it wasn't mainstream like the ones today. There was Speed Racer,Battle of the Planets & Star Blazers. As a kid to me those were unique in animation style unlike the Saturday cartoons. Later on it Pokémon & Sailor Moon. However when Toonami came along it was a pivotal moment that I became more obsessed with anime. Yes there was DBZ,but it was Tenchi Muyo,Rurouni Kenshin & Cowboy Bebop that caught my attention. Then later it Yu Yu Hakusho,Inu Yasha,DBZ,Bleach,Naruto,DragonBall Super & now My Hero Academia. Of course there is other anime I'd like to mention, but I figure I stay on topic. 😅
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DISNEY IS BETTER WB IS BETTER ANIME IS NOTHING BUT DOGSHIT COMPARE TO MY LOVED FOR HOLLYWOOD OF MARVEL OF DISNEY SIDE I RATHER GO FOR DISNEY THEN DOGSHIT ANIME I WILL BE KEEPING DISNEY PLUS FOREVER WITH MAX!! so i can watch bugs bunny and mickey mouse!
0:34 HOLY SHIT IS THAT TSUNA'S AWAKES FROM KATEKYO HITMAN REBORN??!! I AM SO SUPRISED SOMEONE ACTUALLY REMEMBERS THAT ANIME!!!
I was looking through the comments to see if anyone else picked up on this!! So nostalgic. Time to go listen to Drawing Days :')
My favourite anime😭😭😭
@@mawungeteye6609 Same i wish it got a remake
I grew up in the 70s and 80s and even we had anime even back then. Sadly it was never really advertise as such. I grew up watching shows such as Speed Racer, Battle of the Planets, Robotech and Voltron. I still enjoy watching anime today; an enjoyment that I have passed on to my son. Some of my newer favorites include: One Piece, My Hero Academia, Cowboy Bebop and Kiju No. 8. Honestly I don't think I will ever stop watching anime; I find the art work and story telling very engaging. Let it be known that I don't just watch anime though. I do watch other shows such as Stranger Things, Major Crimes and Star Trek. I like all kinds of shows as long as it has a good engaging story line.
Team Naruto and one piece
Jacob is my number one favorite content creator. I know it sounds like I'm glazing, but-
Wano arc had fire animation. One piece is just such a long running series that the animations get buffed up eventually, esp after saboady, then id say again at wano dramatically. Looking at early episodes is crazy but brings nostalgia like no show could. Ive rewatched it like 6 times now, most the time after i put someone else on the show or when im just caught up and take a break for too long, gives the series a chance to catch up. Plus the world building is insane to look back on, you start connecting dots like every time you rewatch it and get further.
i consume too much anime for too long got me burn out so bad to the point that i cant even stand it anymore , feels like ptsd from overdose
My favorite anime are Bocchi the Rock, Delicious in Dungeon, and Angel’s Egg. The One Piece will definitely be my favorite as it is my favorite manga, assuming it doesn’t leave anything out.
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Here in Asia, anime has been mainstream since the 90s
F___K anime
Disney Wb is better!
Tsuna's theme😍😍
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06:57 one of the best hype era of anime of all time, with covid 19 era
Demon Slayer was my first anime Series I watched.
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Ju Jutsu Kaitzen gets me every time
Anime is so good
more long form videos please🙏
personally MY favorite anime is precure (as a franchise) and i would be so happy if it were to blow up as well because its amazing and my favorite thing ever
I CANNOT wait for the studio wit remake for one piece. Being a fan of the manga and anime already, and seeing all of the sick animation in OP I can't imagine how good its gonna be when the wit remake comes out
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Seeing anime movies like “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc”, “Jujutsu Kaisen:0”, and “The Boy and the Heron” were able to compete against other American movies to be in the top 10 at the weekend box office, is absolutely incredible! I’m so happy to see how far anime has come to be now than it was 3 decades ago and I hope it’ll continue to grow and maintain its popularity for many more years to come!
American better watch more slice of life anime. Many people there really think anime should have lots of cool fights.
It's still underrated even in fandom there here are so many good shows nobody talks them just take this season weakest tamer, undead Adventurer both of them have amazing animation along with beautiful osts.
Nice Gojo Daddy shirt.❤ 🤞
It’s been mainstream for a long time.
Some countries are just late and think they discovered something new.
Homie forgot the Pokemon Games spawned the anime and the
TCG..
RIP Akira Toriyama
Don't forget the wave of anime watchers that came with My Hero Academia and Death Note over here in the West!
Those 2 anime were everywhere!
Ive loved anime since back in the 90s and its nice to see it so popular now adays considering the stuff we had to deal with in school
I wouldn't say it had an impact per say, but it definitely had an impact on me because it's really what got me into anime, but Seven Deadly Sins is by far my favorite with Demon Slayer, MHA, and even Horimiya as some of my favs...
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0:34 ost is from khr ( tsuna awakens )