Loving Anime: Then Vs. Now
Ah yes, the fandom that impacts millions across the globe, the art that makes people dress up in cosplay, attend anime expos across the country, and create followings of "Otakus." By now, if you haven’t heard of anime and its print counterpart, manga, you’re probably living under a rock. Also, this rock may have been crushing you since anime first came on the scene in the 1980s with the U.S. invasion of Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z.