1. Anime began in 1917 by Japanese artists Shimokawa Oten, Jun'ichi Kouchi and Seitaro Kitayama. They are called the anime "fathers". 2. In Japan, more paper is used to print manga than toilet paper. 3. The highest grossing anime film of all time is 'Spirited Away'. Bringing a total of $275 million world wide. + 4. 'Sazae-San' is the longest running anime. Created in 1969, the show has 6430+ episodes. 5. 'Sally the Witch', created in 1966, was the first of the "Magical girl" anime genre. 6. TEZUKA Osamu is the most famous manga artist in Japan. 7. An example of an American manga is 'Sailor Moon'. 8. Anime TV shows and films account 60% of the world's animation-based entertainment. 9. 'Sailor Moon' creator and 'Hunter x Hunter' creator are married. 10. Each resident of Japan spends around $30 for mangas each year.