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What does the term 'anime' specifically refer to in English?
What does the term 'anime' specifically refer to in English?
- Hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan
- Animation produced in Japan (correct)
- Video games with themes and artstyles similar to Japanese animation
- All animated works, regardless of style or origin
When did the earliest commercial Japanese animations date to?
When did the earliest commercial Japanese animations date to?
- 1917 (correct)
- 1960s
- 1980s
- 1945
What is the origin of the term 'anime' in Japan?
What is the origin of the term 'anime' in Japan?
- Derived from a French word meaning 'animated works'
- Derived from Chinese characters meaning 'Japanese animation'
- Derived from a Japanese word meaning 'artistic animation'
- Derived from a shortening of the English word animation (correct)
What characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of Osamu Tezuka?
What characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of Osamu Tezuka?
In addition to original works, what are anime often adaptations of?
In addition to original works, what are anime often adaptations of?
What does the term 'anime' specifically refer to in English?
What does the term 'anime' specifically refer to in English?
When did the earliest commercial Japanese animations date to?
When did the earliest commercial Japanese animations date to?
Who is the cartoonist known for contributing to the emergence of a characteristic art style in anime?
Who is the cartoonist known for contributing to the emergence of a characteristic art style in anime?
How is anime distributed?
How is anime distributed?
What are anime often adaptations of?
What are anime often adaptations of?