I recommend the 80s manga version of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! It's only 7 volumes but incredibly dense, and it's a completely different story from the anime version. Hayao Miyazaki's manga
Historical trivia: Many older-generation anime fans learned Japanese specifically because they wanted to understand raw (untranslated) content. This is the strongest motivation for learning.
The reading format of manga has undergone many changes. From right-to-left to left-to-right, from print to digital. Each time, there were people who resisted, but eventually, everyone adapted.
The 80s OVA market was supported by overseas VHS sales. History always repeats itself, just with different media.
From a historical perspective: the distinction between "anime" and "cartoon" is actually a concept invented by Western audiences. The Japanese themselves just call it "アニメ" (anime).
From a historical perspective: The political/military worldview of Legend of the Galactic Heroes is the most detailed. But this series is too old and not many people know about it.
Interesting history: RTHK's Chinese dubbing was actually excellent in the 80s and 90s. But that tradition has now declined.
It’s interesting that the lessons taught by 80s anime are subtly different from those of today. In the past, there was more emphasis on "passion and hard work," whereas now, there is more focus on "ac
ACG historians are thrilled! The LD version of AKIRA! This is a true collector's item. The analog picture quality of LD has a unique sense of warmth.
In the history of JUMP, there have been many gems that were cancelled prematurely. Even in the 80s, there were quite a few works with potential that got the axe. The elimination system has been around
