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10 Anime Episodes That Changed the Industry Forever

10 Anime Episodes That Changed the Industry Forever

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 The source material provides an overview of ten pivotal moments, primarily episodes or films, that profoundly shaped the history and global trajectory of anime. These milestones range from the groundbreaking production quality of Akira, which established anime’s global market potential, to the visual revolution seen in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which set new standards for animation. The episode discusses how certain episodes redefined genres, such as Sailor Moon for magical girl stories and Dragon Ball Z for the shonen template, while others, like Neon Genesis Evangelion, innovated narrative complexity by focusing on psychological depth. Furthermore, the source notes the cultural impact of episodes that led to industry-wide changes, such as the safety standards implemented after the Pokémon incident, underscoring anime's evolution from a niche medium to a worldwide cultural phenomenon.
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