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The history of anime begins in the early 20th century, when Japanese filmmakers experimented with the animation techniques that were being explored at the time in France, Germany, athe United States, and Russia.

Japanese artists were mainly influenced with Disney's work in the early ages. Disney's Success only fueled their drive to get into the business.

Many animators in japan adapted and simplified many of Disney's techniques to be able to produce one episode a week with their inexperienced staff.

The anime boom happended in the 1970s. Manga which fuled animation (anime) was at its height in popularity. As a result some artists emerged to create a giant robot genre(mecha for those outside japan). Gundam, and Macross later become instant classics in the 80s. Still to this day you're able to find variations of the first series. Be it Gundam W, Or Macross Plus.

Japanese Anime TV Ranking, August 25–31 (Anime News Network)

Dig For Fire: The Roots of Gurren Lagann Jason Green takes an in- depth look at the origins and influences behind Gainax's hit giant robot series, Gurren Lagann.

Penguin Girl Heart's 2nd Season Begins Online in Japan (Anime News Network)

Japan's Nico Nico Douga video-streaming service has posted the first 12-minute episode from the second season of the Penguin Girl Heart anime series on Saturday. (Viewers outside Japan can watch the episode, but Japanese registration is required.)

Japanese Fall Festival delights event's visitors (The Springfield News-Leader)

The 12th annual Japanese Fall Festival was the perfect place for Haruko Mizuky to find a few kindred spirits.

Singapore to hold Japanese pop culture festival (The Japan Times)

SINGAPORE (Kyodo) The first Japanese pop culture festival in Southeast Asia will be held in Singapore in November, showcasing some of the hottest Japanese "anime" (animation) blockbusters, "manga" (comics), toys and games, according to festival organizers. Anime Festival Asia 2008 is expected to attract about 100 participating companies and some 80,000 visitors, the organizers said, adding they ...

Baby, The Stars Shine Bright Has Tea with Fans at NYAF (Anime News Network)

Norwalk, CT, September 5, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced designers from Baby, The Stars Shine Bright -- Japan's premier Lolita fashion brand -- will conclude their time at the New York Anime Festival with dinner and a cup of tea with 20 fans at a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.