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The Anime Awakening

A culture that fits like a glove

By Gokul NathPublished about a year ago 1 min read
The Anime Awakening
Photo by Susann Schuster on Unsplash

From ink and paper, a world was born,

In distant lands, on a quiet morn.

Japan’s tales, both bold and bright,

Have spread their wings, taken flight.

Once niche and hidden, a secret kept,

Now the world wakes where anime crept.

From samurai swords to neon dreams,

In animated tales, nothing’s as it seems.

Heroes rise with every dawn,

Battling demons, hope reborn.

From Ghibli’s wonders, soft and warm,

To Shonen’s thrill, in every storm.

Fans unite across the seas,

In cosplay, art, and endless pleas.

For more stories, for more love,

A culture that fits like a glove.

Convention halls now buzz with life,

Where east meets west without strife.

In every frame, a piece of soul,

Anime’s rise, it takes its toll.

But in that rise, there’s joy to find,

A global bond, hearts intertwined.

From Tokyo’s streets to lands afar,

The anime flame, now a star.

It’s more than shows, it’s how we dream,

A cultural force, a vibrant stream.

So here we stand, in anime’s light,

Embracing the magic that feels so right.

By Gracia Dharma on Unsplash

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About the Creator

Gokul Nath

Hi, my name is Gokulnath Jeyaraj.

I am a weaver of words, a conjurer of dreams, a poet. My work is characterized by wonder, curiosity, and deep empathy for the human experience.

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