You ever hear of a couple of folks making anime named Isao Takehata and Hayao Miyazaki? Niche folks, I know! All joking aside, they started an entire trend in anime before they became the stars they are today and you can learn about it in my column for Anime Herald!
https://www.animeherald.com/2024/05/22/panda-monium-world-war-ii-diplomatic-relations-and-anime/