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Mawunyo Gbogbo and Tom Housden

How the world fell in love with anime, manga and cosplay

From dark dystopias to goofball comedy, coming-of-age stories, love, friendship and everything in between, the world of anime has it all.

And increasingly, it means everything to a whole generation of young people. But what's the secret of anime's skyrocketing success?

Most people know anime as a specific cartoon style originating in Japan. With their large eyes, extended limbs, exaggerated expressions and colourful hairstyles, its characters are instantly recognisable.

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