Hayao Miyazaki is the eternal GOAT; every one of his works stands the test of time.
This kind of trope, where the protagonist is misunderstood and then goes on the run to become stronger, actually existed back in the 90s, but it's rare to see a protagonist who is truly calm and ratio
Interesting history: early Hong Kong comics were actually more influenced by American comics than Japanese manga. That's why the art style and panel layouts of Hong Kong comics are so different from J
From the perspective of ACG history: Manga versions of Gundam actually existed very early on. The initial manga versions differed even more significantly from the anime.
The problem with sequels to 80s anime is even more severe... because the production environment back then was even worse. But some works, like "Dragon Ball Z," actually got better as they went on.
The history of SRW is also well worth studying! From the first title on the SFC to the present, the evolution of the series is very clear.
Dragon Ball is a work that changed global anime culture. Being able to continue watching new content is something to cherish every second.
From a historical perspective: every time there is a media transition, people worry about losing the "soul." But in the end, good stories are transmedia.
Villains in the 80s were relatively simple—bad was just bad. Today's villains are becoming increasingly complex; this progress gives stories more depth.
From a historical perspective, a new generation of directors emerges to transform the industry about every decade. We are currently right in the middle of this transitional period.