Anime’s “World” Masterpiece Theater: Heidi (1974), Maya the Bee (1975), and Nippon Animation’s Entry Into a Truly Global Mediascape
Published online on June 15, 2026
Abstract
Television & New Media, Ahead of Print.
Anime media has garnered attention both for its distinct spreadability and the affective bonds audiences have created with its texts. Much of the deeper analysis surrounding anime’s spread however tends to ignore its global cultural impact before the ...
Anime media has garnered attention both for its distinct spreadability and the affective bonds audiences have created with its texts. Much of the deeper analysis surrounding anime’s spread however tends to ignore its global cultural impact before the ...