Anime Inspirations
The terrifying antagonists of this hit anime were inspired by an aggressive, heavily intoxicated internet cafe customer, teaching the creator that nothing is scarier than a creature you cannot communicate with
This Japanese franchise is the highest grossing franchise in the world.
Pokemon
The author of this long running hit manga/anime married a cosplayer who cosplayed one of his characters
One Piece
Known for naming characters and abilities after classic rock bands like REO Speedwagon, Queen, and King Crimson, this long-running series famously used Yes's 'Roundabout' as its first ending theme
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
In 2017, this film, noted for its heavy use of the floral language Hanakotoba, was famously snubbed by the Oscars alongside Your Name in favor of The Boss Baby."
A Silent Voice
The author of this manga/anime's twitter account consists of him pretending to be a little girl.
Chainsaw man
This heroine for this manga/anime series, which was the inspiration for The Matrix series, was gay because the author didn't want to draw naked men
Ghost in the Shell
This shounen anime series was banned in China in 2005 and 2015 for its “crimes against public morality” as well as in St Petersburg, Russia for “cruelty, murder, violence”
Death Note
This shounen anime series (and movies) got an award winning adaptation from Ufotable after the author of Fate read the manga and recommended it to the studio
Demon Slayer
Known for iconic openings to Naruto, Bleach, and Fullmetal Alchemist, this Japanese rock band directly inspired the central group in Bocchi the Rock!
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
This three letter acronym refers to fan edit music videos that synchronize anime clips with Western pop or rock songs, a staple of early Youtube and convention contests.
AMV
The creator of this long-running Shounen series, famous for its frequent and lengthy hiatuses, is married to the creator of Sailor Moon.
Hunter X Hunter
Debuting in 1905, this French gentleman thief has an anime named after his grandson and inspired Joker's main Persona in Persona 5 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Arsène Lupin
Upon its 2016 release, this Porter Robinson music video sparked an internet controversy that led to locked threads and moderator death threats on /r/anime on whether the project was an "anime," despite being entirely hand-animated by Japan's elite A-1 Pictures
Shelter
The author of this anthropomorphic manga is the daughter of the author of Baki
Beastars