You can take any western animation, for example, and you will see that most of its animation revolves around non-human objects. If an anime fails to convince us that its character movements are within the context of its story, it will fail to satisfy viewers. Western animation tends to use simpler shapes, while anime more closely mirrors reality. This is where Japanese animation is different, as anime characters are mostly based on realistic human forms that require more fluid movements. Western animation never had this problem because of their lack of proper human designs, where they rely heavily on using simple shapes to create humans with dull movement patterns.

For the most part, directors tried to hide them with 2D animation and blended the two techniques as seamlessly as possible.īut why does it feel different when 3D animation takes over the role of animating characters as well? This is because of the way we perceive a human’s movement through animation. Back in the day, CG was only used in a small number of scenes.

When it comes to presenting a heavily animated action sequence, 2D anime is not all that suitable. The usage of CG animation techniques in anime can actually be found as early as the original Macross, which began airing in 1982. Not because it is a better form of animation, but because the anime industry is misusing 3D animation 3D can work just as well as 2D as long it is properly utilized. I personally believe that 2D anime is better. Imokawa Mukuzo: Genkanban no Maki was the first anime to ever be shown in theaters.

The question is, 'which style is better?' The anime industry is evolving, and it should come as no surprise that the style and quality of anime will evolve as well. Slowly, 3D animation techniques are replacing the classic cel animation style. Over the years, the medium’s take on its products has been constantly changing. Yet now, 100 years later, the medium it spawned has become a worldwide sensation. As Japan was struggling though a financial crisis at the time, the start of this new cultural phenomenon was shrouded in doubt.

The 1917 release of Imokawa Mukuzo: Genkanban no Maki is considered to be the first time anime was publicly shown in a theater. Interested in writing or editing for us? Click here! This article was written by Faiazation and edited by Feloren and Skittles of the MAL Articles Club.

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