Anime history
From origins to future trends
Anime, as a unique art form, originated in the early 20th century and has become a beloved cultural phenomenon across the globe after more than a century of development. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis and prediction from three aspects: the origin, development and future development direction of animation.
1. The origin of anime
The origins of anime can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century. In 1900, France Émile · Reynaud invented the cartoon “optical slide projector”, which was the world’s first cartoon. Subsequently, the cartoon gradually spread around the world. In 1926, China’s first cartoon “Big Trouble Studio” came out, marking the birth of China’s animation industry. Since then, anime has started to flourish around the world, becoming a creative and dynamic industry.
Second, the development of animation
Early development (1926-1990)
In the early development of animation, United States, Japan and other countries became an important development force in the animation industry. In 1937, the animated film “Snow White” produced by Walt · Disney Company was released United States and became a classic in the history of world animation. In addition, Japan also began to rise during this period, and the representative work is “Astro Boy” in 1963.
Transformation and development (1990-2013)
In the 90s of the 20th century, with the popularization of computer technology, the animation industry ushered in new development opportunities. Japan anime has achieved world-renowned results during this period, such as “Neon Genesis Evangelion” in 1995 and “One Piece” in 1999. At the same time, Chinese animation has also begun to transform, expanding from children to adult audiences, such as “Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf” in 2007.
Diversity and All-Age Population (2013-present)
In recent years, China’s animation industry has shown a trend of diversification and all-age development. Large Internet companies such as Tencent and NetEase have entered the animation market, promoting the rapid development of China’s animation industry. Such as “The Return of the Great Sage” in 2015 and “Your Name” in 2016, these works have achieved excellent word-of-mouth and box office results in the market.
3. The future development trend of animation
Digitalization and networking
With the continuous advancement of Internet technology, the animation industry will become more digital and networked. The application of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and other technologies will bring a more immersive viewing experience to the audience. At the same time, online platforms will also become an important distribution channel for the animation industry, such as Netflix, Bilibili, etc.
Cross-border integration
The animation industry will achieve cross-border integration with other cultural industries such as games, film and television, and literature to form a complete industrial chain. For example, Disney’s “Star Wars” series is a comprehensive IP development through movies, TV series, games and other forms.
Localization and personalization
In the context of globalization, the animation industry in various countries will pay more attention to local culture and personalized expression. China’s animation industry will showcase unique Chinese elements by digging deeper into traditional culture, such as the success of “Nezha’s Demon Boy”. At the same time, animation works will pay more attention to personalized expression to meet the needs of different audiences.
Social Responsibility and Values Transfer
Anime works will focus more on conveying positive values and a sense of social responsibility. For example, the Japan anime “Your Name” conveys the celebration of family, friendship and bravery, and the Chinese anime “The Return of the Great Sage” shows the inheritance and innovation of traditional culture.
As a dynamic industry, the animation industry has shown its strong vitality and innovation ability from its origin to its future development trend. Globally, the animation industry in various countries is actively developing to gain a place in this field full of opportunities and challenges. China’s animation industry will continue to uphold the principles of localization and personalization, and contribute to the development of the global animation industry.
