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100 Years of Anime
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Relive a full century of artistic innovation, iconic moments, and technological advancements in this gorgeously illustrated definitive history of anime. Paying tribute to a century of one of the world’s most popular and enduring genres, 100 Years of Anime follows the beloved medium from its earliest...
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Relive a full century of artistic innovation, iconic moments, and technological advancements in this gorgeously illustrated definitive history of anime.
Paying tribute to a century of one of the world’s most popular and enduring genres, 100 Years of Anime follows the beloved medium from its earliest beginnings to its current blockbuster success. Learn all about the technological inventions and artistic genius that shaped the genre in this authoritative account of anime, illustrated with stunning full-colour stills. Revisit much-loved series, including Dragon Ball, Akira, Cowboy Bebop, Pokémon, and Studio Ghibli films—and discover new favourites—in this complete guide!
LAVISH ILLUSTRATIONS Pore over full-colour stills that showcase how changing technology, culture, and artistic innovation have influenced and enhanced the narrative themes and aesthetics of the genre.
ALL YOUR FAVOURITE ANIME This book features popular anime titles including Dragon Ball, Akira, Pokémon, Cowboy Bebop, and Studio Ghibli films, as well as more niche works that helped define the genre.
DEFINITIVE HISTORY Celebrating a century of success, this title covers the earliest days of the genre and contemporary examples, exploring all the evolutionary steps in between.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798337400556
Publisher: Insight Editions
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 October 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Insight Editions
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 241.0mm
Height: 267.0mm
Weight: 1429g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Matthieu Pinon is a former math and physics teacher who has been writing about Japanese pop culture since the 1990s in magazines such as Coyote Mag, AnimeLand, and Phosphore. He is the coauthor of A History of Modern Manga and 100 Years of Anime, both published by Insight Editions. He has a passion for presenting facets of Japanese life to the wider world to help others understand the customs of a country they may be unfamiliar with.
Philippe Bunel is credited as a contributor to a book about the Studio Ghibli founder, Hayao Miyazaki (Shades of a Work).
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