Before anime became a global pop culture phenomenon, the 1980s quietly laid the groundwork. Although the industry was still growing, the decade offered audiences some of the most iconic and ...

Each anime decade has a very distinct energy that caters towards different genres and styles of programming. The 1980s were an essential decade that helped anime reach new heights. The ‘80s introduced ...

Often dubbed the “Golden Age of Anime,” the 1980s were a game-changing decade for the anime industry. As a result of Japan’s economic boom, this was when many great anime producers got their first ...

Adriano is GameRant’s Anime Features lead. He has been working on creating anime content for GameRant since November 2021. He enjoys a wide variety of anime, with Shinichiro Watanabe’s Cowboy Bebop ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

Cathlyn Melo is an experienced anime writer from the Philippines with a Master in Business Administration. She was once a hospital employee before deciding to pursue her passion for anime and manga ...

The 1980s was a transformative era for sci-fi anime, marking a period where the genre truly found its voice and audience. This was the decade when anime began to embrace the limitless possibilities of ...