The reason for celebrating National Anime Day as an annual event on April 15 is that anime has grown in popularity over the past few decades. Even though the anime style originated in Japan, it soon captured the imagination of audiences both in the West and East, resulting in the creation of merchandise, fan clubs, and other cultural merchandise. National Anime Day gives these people an opportunity to come together and share their anime experiences. It is also a great time to consolidate the brief but interesting history of anime in different parts of the world, while exploring new opportunities for introducing anime in film and social media.
