is not entirely new — other classics like “Naruto,” “Sailor Moon” and “Dragon Ball” serve as a handful of early examples — there’s no question the medium has strengthened its foothold.
Its expanding catalogue offers anime across genres and demographics, from light-hearted comedies including “Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun” to such originals as “Violet Evergarden.” Far from the days of hunting down multi-part YouTube videos of their favorite shows, anime fans now enjoy an abundant selection of content.