Examines the artistic development of anime, from its origins as a subset of the Japanese film industry to its modern-day status as a popular form of animation worldwide. This book explores the technical and thematic developments pioneered in works such as Ninja Scroll, Perfect Blue, and Howl's Moving Castle.
Cavallaro examines the artistic development of anime, from its origins as a subset of the Japanese film industry to its modern-day status as one of the most popular forms of animation worldwide, and examines the impact of the medium within Western contexts.