Dragon Ball, created by Akira Toriyama in 1984, is one of the most popular and influential anime franchises of all time, and has inspired numerous spin-offs, video games, and merchandise.

The earliest known Japanese animation was produced in 1907, and the first feature-length anime film was released in 1945.

Japan has a trend called "kawaii," which means cute, and it's reflected in everything from fashion to food.