Beyond its narrative, Naruto shaped the shōnen genre itself. It introduced more complex character arcs and moral ambiguities, ...
became a landmark year for anime movies as the industry crossed $1 billion at the global box office for the first time ever.
Is it going to be a golden year for anime at the Oscars? In its 98-year history, the Academy Awards has recognized only a handful of anime titles — and never with more than one nomination per film.