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French anime, while uncommon, are responsible for some of the best animated series ever made. They may not be as well-known as their Japanese counterparts, but French anime still has a lasting legacy that goes strong to this day. Not all of these series have gained as much notoriety as they deserve. But the ones that have are a staple of modern animated television.

French anime have esthetics that are uniquely different from American cartoons or Japanese anime. They experiment with the medium in ways most rarely think about. Most French anime may be inspired by Japanese titles, but handle their characters and stories in a way that is distinct to their culture. It's important to look back on the different styles that anime can be adapted to.

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One evening in 1994, the BBC screened a documentary simply called Manga. Presented by Jonathan Ross, it showcased the rising popularity of Japanese animation, largely focusing on the output of Manga Entertainment, whose dubbed VHS releases had made a huge impact on anime fans and caused a certain amount of consternation among the mainstream press.

For British viewers, the anime boom took a long time to arrive. In America, Japanese shows like Kimba The White Lion, Gigantor and Astro Boy were a common sight on television in the 1960s, yet it took until the late 70s and 80s, and a string of European-Japanese co-productions, before anime finally began to find a hold on UK television.

As a youngster at the time, I didn't necessarily know...