2017 was a very special year in the history of Japanese animation as it celebrated its 100th anniversary. In fact 1917 saw the release of what is considered the country's first animated work - a short called The Dull Sword. The year saw several events marking the occasion, including the opening of a free online archive of classic anime.
100 years of Japanese animation
100 years of Japanese animation
100 years of Japanese animation
2017 was a very special year in the history of Japanese animation as it celebrated its 100th anniversary. In fact 1917 saw the release of what is considered the country's first animated work - a short called The Dull Sword. The year saw several events marking the occasion, including the opening of a free online archive of classic anime.