
The Anime NYC convention drew over 55,000 fans this year.
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When Hajime Isayama grew up in Japan, anime wasn’t considered cool. “It was looked down upon at the time,” the cartoonist told NPR.
The animated movie broke box office records. Crunchyroll, a major anime video distribution service, currently has 10 million members. The 2022 Anime NYC Convention saw over 55,000 people attend him, up from his 22,000 in 2017. He had over 115,000 fans at Anime Expo in Los Angeles.

Hajime Isayama recently made his first US appearance at Anime NYC.
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Hajime Isayama recently made his first US appearance at Anime NYC.
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Isayama recently made his first US appearance at Anime NYC. his manga advancing Giantshas sold over 110 million copies worldwide and was on the New York Times bestseller list for over 100 weeks.
It’s about a civilization bound behind a series of giant walls that are constantly threatened by giant cannibal humanoids. He said he was happy to play a role in this “larger culture.”
YOUNG ONLINE AUDIENCE WORLDWIDE
Fans of anime are mostly online, and the pandemic (when people were suddenly able to focus on their interests at home and online) has boosted growth.
It’s a younger demographic that consumes the majority of popular anime, and that’s a good thing, says Anime NYC director Peter Tatara. Teenagers “see themselves reflected in these heroes in ways they might not see themselves reflected in billionaires who build suits of armor,” Tatara said. explained Mr.
Isayama remembers a time when anime was not mainstream. In Japan, “was really peculiar to called children. Otaku —they were really into anime,” Isayama said.


Now hardcore fans hug Otaku —Japanese slang term loosely meaning an otaku, nerd, or someone who is harmfully obsessed with pop culture.
“As soon as anime became available worldwide and more viewers started to recognize it, I definitely started thinking about the global audience. advancing Giantssaid Mr. Isayama. game of thrones, and I was definitely feeling the impact there. “
The creator also cites American entertainment such as breaking bad When Jurassic Park as an inspiration for his work. In Europe and the United States, more and more cartoonists are copying the style of manga. Animators are also embracing that influence. steven universewith many references to Avatar A battle scene that bends the elements of the series.
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People who grew up with anime now watch it with their children. Her 2022 Thanksgiving parade at Macy’s features prominent anime protagonists, and celebrities share their enthusiasm for the Japanese art form.
actor john boyega murmured Ask for recommendations. Ariana Grande is spirited away tattoo on arm. Megan Thee Stallion said he watches anime to start and end his day.i love jamie lee curtis one piece Samuel L. Jackson, who starred in afro samurai When Afro Samurai: Resurrectionmore in the media…no stranger to adult form.
“I’m starting to see parliamentarians approve of watching anime and playing games, and maintaining their geeky habits,” Tatara said.
Will U.S. Presidents One Day Talk About Their Love? Dragon Ball“It’s a watershed moment for me,” says Tatara.

from advancing Giants by Hajime Isayama
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