: a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes
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Aniplex owns anime production companies A-1 Pictures Inc and CloverWorks Inc, as well as games production company Lasengle Inc, which produces game titles such as Fate/Grand Order.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
For reference, even another huge anime like Demon Slayer, which has run for years, is still behind One Piece with 587,000 reviews.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
In that, the anime argues in favor of there not being such a thing as mistakes, for every failure is knowledge that helps whoever comes after you.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Another licensed fighting game based on a hit anime series that's beloved by fans the world over?
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
For reference, even another huge anime like Demon Slayer, which has run for years, is still behind One Piece with 587,000 reviews.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
In that, the anime argues in favor of there not being such a thing as mistakes, for every failure is knowledge that helps whoever comes after you.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Another licensed fighting game based on a hit anime series that's beloved by fans the world over?
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Anime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anime. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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